IGDA Chicago Field Trip to Galloping Ghost Arcade!

Raid the arcade with IGDA Chicago on 7/1 as we take Galloping Ghost Arcade by storm!

We’ll be venturing out to Brookfield, IL for an afternoon of classic arcade games and classic fun at the largest arcade in the USA! Galloping Ghost Arcade has over 640 arcade games to choose from, and if that wasn’t enough, attendees will also be treated to a panel talk hosted by local arcade industry legends: Doc Mack, Brian Colin, Jeff Lee, and Daniel Pesina!

Stay tuned to this page for the latest updates on start times, ticket prices, travel arrangements, panel lineup, and other details!

Schedule:

12:40 Train Departure from Union Station

1:03 Train Arrival at Brookfield

1:03 – 1:20 Walk from train station to arcade

1:20 Arrival at arcade, check-in, and arcade free time

TBD Panel

TBD Additional arcade free time

5:06 / 7:06/ 9:06 Train departures from Brookfield to Union Station

Panel Speakers:

Doc Mack:

Doc Mack is the owner and production lead of Galloping Ghost Productions, which is currently in development of the arcade game Dark Presence. He also owns and operates the Galloping Ghost Arcade which has grown into the largest arcade in the world. He teaches wiring and other gaming classes at the arcade as well as helped several others open new arcades. Galloping Ghost Arcade has brought in many classic developers that have shared their history in the gaming industry with Doc. Operating both the productions company and arcade has given him a unique perspective on the video gaming industry.

Brian Colin

The founder and president of the Chicagoland game development company Game Refuge Inc., Brian F Colin is a vastly experienced Game Designer, Artist, Animator, & Development Group Leader with over 34 years in the videogame industry and over 80+ titles to his credit in the Coin-Op Arcade, Home Console, PC, Casino, Mobile and Social Game markets... including the creation of some of the most-popular, highest-earning & best-selling titles in video game history!

Some of his better-known games include: Rampage, Pigskin 621 AD, Xenophobe, Arch Rivals, Rampage World Tour, Star Trek Voyager, and General Chaos.

Jeff Lee

Jeff Lee had the good fortune to be tapped as the video graphics artist for Gottlieb Amusement Games during the Golden Age of Arcade Gaming in the early 1980s. He was one of the key creators of the classic “Q*bert” and worked on most of the original video creations produced by Gottlieb. Following Gottlieb’s demise he continued to work as a free-lancer for another decade, before drifting out of the industry. Lee was much surprised about five years ago to learn of the retro-gaming scene and has enjoyed re-imagining his past creations with a spate of posters and books, while reconnecting with old colleagues. He’s working on a few game projects now while also writing a Gottlieb memoir.

Daniel Pesina

Master Pesina is perhaps most famous for his work as Johnny Cage and the ninjas in the first two Mortal Kombat games. He has also worked on films such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze, Book of Swords, Press Start, and Mortal Kombat Fates Beginning, winner of the 2015 Urban Action Showcase Best MK Film award.

In addition to continuing his personal practice, he teaches weekly classes in Chicago, IL and travels throughout North and South America to teach seminars on martial arts and choreography.

FAQ:

1. When is the field trip to Galloping Ghost Arcade?

a. Sunday, July 1st.



2. How much does it cost to attend the field trip to Galloping Ghost Arcade?

a. If you purchase tickets through our Eventbrite Page, tickets will be $16. If you purchase onsite at the arcade on your own, the door charge is $20.



3. Where is Galloping Ghost Arcade?

a. 9415 Ogden Ave Brookfield, IL 60513



4. How are we getting to Galloping Ghost Arcade?

a. You’re invited to join us as we make our way to the arcade via mass transit, specifically, the Metra train! We will be assembling at Chicago’s Union Station (225 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606) no later than 12:30 pm on Sunday for our 12:40 departure.



Tickets can be purchased on site, or conveniently through the Ventra app. The Ventra app is much preferred, as lines on site might cause you to miss the train. Weekend passes (good for a round trip to and from the arcade) can be purchased for $10. Once we arrive in Brookfield, we will walk .8 miles (about 20 mins) the rest of the way to the arcade. Attendees who prefer not to walk this distance can arrange their own rideshares (Lyft/Uber).



5. What is the panel about, and who will be speaking?

a. Our panelists are hashing out the final details of this panel even as we speak, but given our lineup, you can expect plenty of inside industry talk, good practical advice, and hilarious anecdotes from our knowledgeable and charismatic panelists.



6. Is there food at Galloping Ghost Arcade?

a. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase, and there are a variety of restaurants within walking distance.



7. Is alcohol allowed at Galloping Ghost Arcade?

a. No.



8. How are we getting back to Chicago?

a. You’re invited to join us as we make our way back to the city via mass transit, specifically, the Metra train! Trains leaving from the Brookfield Metra Station making their return trip to Union Station depart at 5:06pm, 7:06pm, and 9:06pm. The majority of our group will probably depart the arcade at approximately 4:35 to make the 5:06 train, but attendees are welcome to stay later if they choose, at their own risk!









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