# 2023 Yegpin Canadian Pinball Show is Now Open

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-07-21  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/2023-yegpin-canadian-pinball-show-is-now-open

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## Analysis

Yegpin, the sixth annual Canadian pinball show, opened July 20-23, 2023 in Sherwood Park, Alberta, featuring 225 pinball machines and 50 arcade games on free play across 28,000 square feet, plus 4 IFPA-sanctioned tournaments and vendors.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Yegpin is the sixth annual Canadian pinball show — _Direct statement in article opening_
- [HIGH] Event runs July 20-23, 2023 — _Explicitly stated in article_
- [HIGH] Event features 225 pinball machines and 50 classic arcade games on free play — _Directly stated with specific numbers_
- [HIGH] Event takes place across two arenas totaling 28,000 square feet at Millennium Place in Sherwood Park — _Explicitly stated venue and size details_
- [HIGH] Event includes 4 IFPA-sanctioned pinball tournaments — _Directly stated in article_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Yegpin | event | Sixth annual Canadian pinball show held in Sherwood Park, Alberta, July 20-23, 2023 |
| Millennium Place | location | Venue in Sherwood Park, Alberta hosting Yegpin |
| Sherwood Park | location | City in Alberta, Canada where Yegpin 2023 is held |
| IFPA | organization | Sanctioning body for pinball tournaments at Yegpin |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Major pinball tournament/convention event, Canadian pinball community
- **Secondary:** Free play arcade experience

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Promotional tone encouraging attendance; straightforward presentation of event details with emphasis on scale and variety

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## Transcript

Yesterday the sixth annual huge Canadian pinball show, Yegpin, officially opened its doors to the public. The event takes place at two full arenas totaling 28,000 quested feet at Millennium Place in Sherwood Park, Alberta Canada.

The event, which runs from July 20th through the 23rd, features 225 pinball machines and 50 classic arcade games on free play, 4 IFPA sanctioned pinball tournaments, vendors and more.

If you're in the area, make sure to stop by and check the show out. Below is a link to the Yegpin website for more information on the event:

https://www.yegpin.com

http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2247110211917

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