{"product_id":"medieval-madness-merlin-edition-pinball","title":"Medieval Madness Merlin Edition Pinball Machine","description":"\u003c!-- GAME ROOM EMPIRE — Product Description --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Medieval Madness Merlin Edition Pinball Machine --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eMedieval Madness Merlin Edition Pinball Machine \u003cem\u003eChicago Gaming's Williams classic remake — HD color upgrade, interactive RGB GI, exploding castle.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedieval Madness Merlin Edition is Chicago Gaming Company's remake of one of the most celebrated pinball machines ever produced. The original Williams Medieval Madness is widely considered one of the best pinball machines of all time — and the Merlin Edition rebuilds it to current production standards with modern electronics, a fully adjustable color display, LED lighting throughout, and a class D digital audio amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eGameplay preserves the original — battle for the kingdom across multi-ball modes, the exploding castle, the motorized drawbridge, and the two pop-up trolls. The Merlin Edition adds an HD Color Upgrade, interactive RGB General Illumination, and features exclusive to Medieval Madness Remake that are not available on surviving original cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eChicago Gaming Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDistributed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBetson Enterprises\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eBuilt for the floor.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003eHD Color Display Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe original dot-matrix display has been replaced with a fully adjustable HD color display. Brightness, contrast, and color temperature are operator-tunable for venue ambient lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003eInteractive RGB General Illumination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe cabinet uses fully interactive RGB General Illumination — a first for Medieval Madness. The GI shifts in response to gameplay state, mode transitions, and audio cues across the entire playfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003eExploding Castle and Motorized Drawbridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe signature castle feature and motorized drawbridge from the original Williams release are preserved on the remake — the cabinet's mechanical centerpiece remains the most photographed feature in pinball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003eTwo Pop-Up Trolls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe two pop-up trolls — one of the most-quoted Medieval Madness gags — are present on the remake. Modern actuators replace the original Williams pneumatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003eClass D Digital Audio Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe audio system runs through a class D digital amplifier — a meaningful efficiency and clarity upgrade over the original cabinet's analog audio chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003eMerlin Edition Exclusive Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Merlin Edition ships with multiple features exclusive to the Medieval Madness Remake program — including the HD color upgrade, interactive RGB GI, modern electronics, and LED lighting that are not available on surviving original Williams cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eHow to think about this purchase.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMedieval Madness is widely considered one of the best pinball machines of all time. The buying case rests on the title's reputation — players who have not played a Williams Medieval Madness on a working cabinet have only seen a fraction of the title's appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eOriginal Williams Medieval Madness cabinets sell at collector prices and require constant service. The Chicago Gaming remake is the only commercially available source for new Medieval Madness cabinets — and uses modern electronics rather than 1997-era boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe Merlin Edition trim is the upper tier in Chicago Gaming's Medieval Madness Remake program. Buyers should weigh the trim level against the standard remake edition — the Merlin Edition adds exclusive features but also carries the upper price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eChicago Gaming's remake program (which includes Cactus Canyon, Attack from Mars, and Monster Bash remakes) shares service infrastructure across titles. Operators running multiple Chicago Gaming remakes standardize maintenance procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section gre-desc__section--alt\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eThe full data sheet.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eBuild\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eChicago Gaming Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eMedieval Madness Remake — Merlin Edition trim\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eHD color, fully adjustable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eInteractive RGB General Illumination, all-LED\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eAudio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eClass D digital amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eMechanical Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eCastle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eExploding castle (preserved from original)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDrawbridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eMotorized (preserved from original)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eTrolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eTwo pop-up trolls (preserved from original)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eChicago Gaming Company\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDistributed by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBetson Enterprises\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eQuestions buyers ask.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eIs this an original 1997 Williams Medieval Madness?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eNo. The Merlin Edition is Chicago Gaming Company's modern remake of the original Williams Medieval Madness. The cabinet is a new build with modern electronics, an HD color display, all-LED lighting, and interactive RGB GI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat does the Merlin Edition trim add over the standard remake?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eThe Merlin Edition adds exclusive features beyond the standard Medieval Madness Remake — including HD color, interactive RGB General Illumination, and additional trim. The mechanical features remain the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eIs the gameplay the same as the original?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eYes. Battle-for-the-kingdom multi-ball, exploding castle, motorized drawbridge, and the two pop-up trolls all carry across. The rule set and shot mechanics preserve the original Williams design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhy buy a remake instead of an original?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eSurviving original Williams Medieval Madness cabinets sell at collector prices and require constant board-level service. The Merlin Edition remake uses modern, fully supported electronics with current-generation board sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat other Chicago Gaming remakes are available?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eChicago Gaming's Bally\/Williams remake program includes Cactus Canyon, Attack from Mars, Monster Bash, and Medieval Madness — service infrastructure is shared across the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWho manufactures the cabinet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eChicago Gaming Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Betson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51900485501214,"sku":"GRE-MEDIEVALMADNESSMERLINEDITIONPINBALL","price":14275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9625\/6030\/files\/Medieval-Madness-Merlin-Edition.jpg?v=1779826165","url":"https:\/\/gameroomempire.com\/products\/medieval-madness-merlin-edition-pinball","provider":"Game Room Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}