Chicago Gaming Company is a unique pinball manufacturer in that it is not a standalone company but rather a division of Churchill Cabinet. Churchill Cabinet produces game cabinets and playfields for other pinball machine manufacturers. Until recently, Chicago Gaming Company focused almost exclusively on remaking classic Bally/Williams era machines from the 1990s. However, in 2023, they would announce their first non-remake game (outside of an early 2000s home model game) with Pulp Fiction. Their first remake, Medieval Madness, was released in 2015. Since then, they have released remakes for Attack from Mars, Monster Bash, and Cactus Canyon. While the names of their trim lines have changed over the years, Chicago Gaming Company typically releases their pinball tables in 3 trim levels - a base model, a mid-tier upgrade, and a premium collectors edition.
- Pinball games:6
- Years active:2001-Present
- Status:Active
- Location:4616 19th St, Cicero, IL 60804
- Website:Chicago Gaming Company
About Chicago Gaming Company
Chicago Gaming Company (CGC) was established in 2001 in the Chicago area by Doug Duba, building on the manufacturing heritage of Churchill Cabinet Company, which had been producing coin-operated game cabinets for decades. Early on, CGC distinguished itself through multi-game arcade systems like its Arcade Legends line (launched in 2004) and licensed video titles such as Nicktoons Racing (released to arcades in 2003), reflecting the company’s willingness to blend nostalgic content with modern production values. By combining reliable cabinet construction with recognizable brands, CGC demonstrated a capacity for both home and commercial amusement markets, preserving the spirit of classic gaming while introducing updates suited to contemporary players.
In 2003, Chicago Gaming Company expanded into pinball with Vacation America, a collaborative home-use design by John Trudeau and the late Steve Kordek. This early foray laid the groundwork for a larger impact on the pinball industry, most notably through CGC’s line of Williams/Bally “remakes.” Beginning in 2015 with the widely acclaimed Medieval Madness Remake, CGC faithfully reproduced the original 1997 hit game’s layout and artwork but integrated modernized electronics, LED lighting, and updated firmware. Subsequent remakes included Attack from Mars (2017), Monster Bash (2018), and Cactus Canyon (2021–2022), each offered in multiple editions with design enhancements that respected the originals’ legacy while boosting reliability and features. These remakes, licensed through Planetary Pinball Supply, quickly gained popularity among collectors and operators, affirming that classic titles continue to hold strong appeal in a revitalized global pinball market. Today, CGC remains active in both pinball and arcade equipment production, collaborating with industry veterans to produce new games, such as its 2023 partnership with Play Mechanix on a Pulp Fiction-themed machine, thereby extending its commitment to bridging the gap between time-honored gaming traditions and modern innovation.
