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Old Chicago

gameactive14 mentionsFirst seen Jul 1, 2015Last seen Feb 15, 2026

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Old Chicago is a Williams EM (electromechanical) pinball machine from 1976, notable for its pop bumpers, spinner, and favorable scoop ejection mechanics. The game holds personal significance as Dave PEZ Johnson's favorite machine, matching his birth month and year. It serves as an example in discussions of pinball machine mechanics and repair techniques within the community.

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  • manufacturesWilliamsWilliams manufactured Old Chicago as an EM pinball machine in 1976medium

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    Old Chicago generates surprisingly strong coin revenue at the venue due to low play cost and player knowledge

    Source: HostTucson Pinball Podcast – Episode 71 – 2023 Data

Recent Mentions (14)

  • Pinball game in Steve Ridge's collection

    Episode 301 - Interview with Steve Ridge 12-31-15Jan 6, 2016
  • EM pinball machine; Don Walton's favorite to play at Rocky Mountain Showdown and Pinball Hall of Fame; features spinner mechanics and light-based scoring display

    Episode 112 - Interview with Don Walton 6-24-15Jul 1, 2015
  • Early pinball machine that Keith Nickalo received as a Christmas gift around 1978-1979; sparked his interest in pinball repair

    Episode 382 - Email Interview with Keith Nickalo 10-22-16Nov 3, 2016
  • Pinball game referenced for artistic and stylistic similarities to Continental's theme, artwork, and design aesthetic

    Episode 345 - 1980 Bally ContinentalFeb 19, 2016
  • Pinball machine with skill shot and spinner bonus advance mechanics; appeared in tournament round 9

    Episode 13 - Pinburgh Part 2Aug 18, 2019
  • Williams EM with loop, middle pop-up, Christensen artwork; Nick's mass-production EM favorite; comprehensive game design

    Episode 45 – Redemption

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Jun 1, 2017
  • EM pinball machine that both Jeff and Nick consider a favorite, present at Rocky Mountain Showdown

    Episode 125 - Interview with Jeff Rivera 7-8-15Jul 14, 2015
  • Classic pinball machine referenced for tournament play duration; takes 35-40 minutes for 4-player group

    Tucson Pinball Podcast – Episode 69 – Funny GuyAug 1, 2023
  • Classic pinball game at venue, low cost to play (one to five balls per quarter), occasionally competes with DMD games in coin drop

    Tucson Pinball Podcast – Episode 71 – 2023 DataJan 26, 2024
  • Classic game that Ron Hallett grew to appreciate after playing NOS playfield version at Texas

    Episode 83 – Straw HatMar 22, 2018
  • Pinball machine released April 1976; Pez Jeff Johnson's 'birthday game' (born same month/year)

    IRON PINBALL Battle - TRONJan 12, 2022
  • Pinball machine mentioned as example in Dani's discussion of machine repair skills she wants to develop

    Danni Peck - IFPA Womens World Champion - Episode 26May 3, 2024
  • Venue mentioned where seller had previously seen similar coin counter mechanisms

    Pinball Pick up Adventure! One of these items almost killed me!Feb 15, 2026
  • Williams EM pinball machine from 1976; Dave's favorite game, matching his birth month/year (April 1976); features pop bumpers, spinner, and favorable scoop ejection mechanics

    Episode 340: Dave PEZ JohnsonApr 1, 2022