![]() Besides, there is not a better investment, from a residual value, that an operator can make. It's time for operators to return to their roots and start operating pinball again. "I'm suggesting that what is new might be an old concept. "Now that countertops have come and gone, there is a real need for operators to find something new to invest in to their routes." Skor pointed out. At that time, the countertop videogame (which required virtually no service) was in its growth phase. He noted that many operators minimized their flipper-game portfolios, or exited the segment entirely, more than a decade ago. ![]() "We are anticipating that the professional amusement operator is going to take some real interest in the Medieval pinball, because of its earning power and service reliability," said Chicago Gaming vice-president of business development Doug Skor. At right, new Medieval Madness Remake challenges players to deeds of knightly valor at first tournament, staged at Logan's Hardware, the Chicago "barcade" that hosted a six-month field test of the game. PHOTOS:At left, enjoying the shattering of lances, from right, are Logan Bar's James Barron, Jim Zespy and Sam Zehr and Chicago Gaming's Doug Duba, Dave Oermann and Doug Skor. More units are soon expected to be placed in commercial locations, which will yield additional revenue data. This particular pin will pay for itself in just over nine months of operation. 1 earner against some of the greatest pins ever produced, the manufacturer continued. Set at $1 a play or three for $2, it consistently has been the No. Initially, the test was established to check the functionality of the hardware and software systems everything checked out, so the game was simply left in place to gauge its continuing appeal.Īfter six months of heavy play, the MMR has been working flawlessly, according to Chicago Gaming. Logan Hardware has been testing the first prototype MMR since last October. This quantity is expected to sell through within days. Even more, on June 29, Chicago Gaming and Planetary Pinball will begin taking orders for a run of 500 Standard Edition Medieval Madness games, slated for production in the fourth quarter of 2015. Production is expected to resume soon at Stern's new factory in Elk Grove Village, IL. At the end of April, 180 of those games were shipped. Within four hours, the initial run of 1,000 Limited Edition games sold out, backed by customer deposits. The game was announced, to great acclaim, at October 2013's Pinball Expo in Wheeling, IL. ![]() "Stern has incredible experience and abilities in the assembling of pinball machines," said Chicago Gaming president Doug Duba. ![]() Last year, Chicago Gaming and Planetary Pinball announced a production agreement with Stern Pinball. The new technology is said to improve the reliability and serviceability of the games, and the new MMR draws less than one ampere when in use, making it the "greenest" pinball in the industry. A new electronics platform was developed by Chicago Gaming, which has allowed the rebirth of Medieval Madness and will power reintroduction of other quintessential Williams and Bally pinball machines. The games play exactly as the original, and the manufacturer reports that they have been well received by the most discerning pinball fanatics. Chicago Gaming collaborated with notable pinball equipment and parts dealer Planetary Pinball Supplies (San Jose, CA), which acquired a license for replacement parts and games manufacture from Williams in 2010.Īll engineering, software programming and parts procurement were conducted by Chicago Gaming. Medieval Madness Remake is a contemporary implementation of the classic flipper game introduced by Williams Electronics Games in 1997. The fête was held at a popular Chicago "barcade," Logan's Hardware. hosted a launch party for its Medieval Madness pinball remake, the product of a fruitful collaboration among three coin-op engineering leaders. TAGS: pinball machine, classic pinball, coin-op game, Medieval Madness Remake, pinball, Chicago Gaming Co., Doug Duba, Doug Skor, Logan's Hardware barcade, Planetary Pinball Supplies, William Electronics Games, Roger SharpeĬHICAGO - Chicago Gaming Co.
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