Galloping Ghost Arcade
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video arcade, Entertainment |
| Founded | August 13, 2010 in Brookfield, Illinois, United States |
| Founder | Doc Mack |
| Headquarters | Brookfield , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Doc Mack (co-founder and owner) |
| Products | Arcade games, Pinball machines, Original arcade titles |
Galloping Ghost Arcade is a video arcade situated in Brookfield, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Since its opening on August 13, 2010, it has grown to feature more than 1,050 arcade and pinball machines spanning from the 1970s to contemporary models within an area exceeding 7,500 square feet. This extensive collection makes it the largest arcade in the United States by game count and one of the most sizable globally. The venue began with a selection of 130 games at its inception and continues to add new machines on a weekly basis. Associated ventures include Galloping Ghost Pinball, which houses over 50 exclusive pinball units, and Galloping Ghost Productions, a developer of original arcade titles. As of November 2025, all three enterprises are under the ownership of co-founder Doc Mack.
History
The concept for Galloping Ghost Arcade originated in the early 1990s when co-founder Doc Mack was employed at a Babbage's. Following an encounter with Mortal Kombat co-creator Ed Boon, Mack decided to pursue a career in the gaming industry, culminating in the arcade’s launch on August 13, 2010.
In 2020, the arcade expanded its collection by acquiring a rare Sega R360 cabinet, one of approximately 100 ever manufactured.
Galloping Ghost Arcade consistently broadens its game library, introducing a new title each Monday during their Monday Mystery Game event. They also create custom cabinets for games that have never been released in arcades before and incorporate player-requested titles during these weekly unveilings.
In addition to running the arcade, Doc Mack manages Galloping Ghost Pinball, which opened in March 2019 and features over 50 distinctive pinball machines, as well as Galloping Ghost Productions, the studio behind original games such as DARK PRESENCE and CONQUERING LIGHT.