Capcom Coin-Op Inc.

Capcom Coin-Op Inc. was established in 1995 as Capcom’s pinball division and produced visually striking, technically innovative machines—Pinball Magic (1995), Airborne (1996), Breakshot (1996), and Flipper Football (1996)—while completing notable prototypes including Big Bang Bar and Kingpin that later became highly sought after by collectors. The company recruited veteran Chicago-area designers and pushed bold playfield engineering, magnetic features, and distinctive art direction that set Capcom pinball apart during the mid‑1990s. Big Bang Bar acquired legendary status because its design was finished but mass production was halted; parts and designs were later used in limited runs by third parties, further elevating the title’s reputation among vintage pinball and collectible pinball machine enthusiasts. Faced with a cooling market and low unit sales, Capcom ended pinball production in late 1996 and eventually closed its coin‑op operations, leaving a brief but influential catalog prized by collectors, restorers, and pinball museums today. Collectors and operators seeking classic Capcom pinball machines—Pinball Magic, Airborne, Breakshot, Flipper Football, Big Bang Bar, and Kingpin—value these titles for their innovative mechanics, distinctive themes, and lasting significance in Capcom pinball history.