Chicago is the historical and contemporary epicenter of pinball manufacturing and culture in North America. The city has hosted major pinball manufacturers including Williams, Gottlieb, and Western Equipment, and currently serves as headquarters for both Stern Pinball and American Pinball. Beyond manufacturing, Chicago functions as a premier tournament destination and cultural hub for the pinball community, hosting the Stern Pro Circuit Championship, Chicago Expo, and attracting professional players for major competitive events.
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Chicago's graphic arts community, advertising agencies, and art collectives like the Hairy Who contributed to creating a 'pinball-friendly climate'
City where current arcade gameplay is taking place; downtown and suburban locations mentioned
City where previous owner of Bally Blue Ribbon was located
City where the launch event took place
City where the Iron Maiden pinball launch party is being held
Location of the Stern Army Launch Party event.
City where Sharpe grew up; pinball was illegal there during his childhood; legalized after NYC's ban was overturned
Jack Danger's current home city; location of streaming studio where Wizard of Oz animations were shot
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Geographic market where host tracks location machine popularity; home base for streaming operation
Location of IFPA tournaments held on Tuesdays; Logan League runs concurrent league play
Dead Flip's location; Katrina and team are Chicago-based animators/designers; references to Emporium locations on Milwaukee
City where Jack Danger's animation studio was located; home to Emporium arcade in Wicker Park
US location referenced as contrast to Australia; proximity to multiple manufacturers allows easier machine acquisition
Home base of Stern Pinball development; Andrew Wilkinson is local Chicago hire; pinball design hub
Location where Magic Girl machines will be designed, engineered and built
Host city of 2016 Slot Car World Championship; has two commercial raceways
City where Headquarters Beercade is located
City location of Emporium Fulton Market barcade
Described as the pinball capital of the world
City location of Logan Arcade
Referenced as location where game was designed/developed and where Expo event occurred; host nostalgic about 2009 scene
Primary location of Wayne's professional career; home to Western Equipment and Gottlieb; banned pinball during 1930s-40s
Referenced as manufacturing center for pinball ('made by people in Chicago')
Raymond Davidson's new residence; location of Stern Pinball headquarters; hosts Chicago Expo and Stern Pro Circuit events; noted for deep-dish pizza culture
Major tournament destination mentioned as favorite by Jack Slovacek
Major pinball tournament destination Bowden began traveling to after early tournament success
Location of Williams pinball manufacturing headquarters; represented cultural shock to Mark Richie from California
Location of Gottlieb headquarters where Osborne relocated for employment in 1972
Location of Williams Pinball factory; where Silver relocated to work
Location of Stern Pinball factory and media day event
Origin point for Evil Dead shipment before air freight to Japan and then Australia
Location of American Pinball manufacturing facility; Vincent values city for resources and operational benefits
Kyle's current residence; location of Stern Pinball headquarters
City where Sterling Martin flew to, then traveled to Wisconsin for Spooky event
Design and R&D hub for Jersey Jack; location of vendor ecosystem for pinball parts; Pat Lawlor's model shop location; manufacturing eventually planned to relocate here
Launch event location
Location referenced in game narrative ('Chicago is mine')
Referenced as pinball manufacturing center with Stern as major local manufacturer