Pinball at the Zoo is an annual pinball tournament held in Kalamazoo, Michigan, typically in mid-April. It is affiliated with the Stern Pro Circuit and has established itself as a highly competitive Michigan event attracting serious players. The event serves as a notable venue for game premieres and exhibitions, including King Kong's public debut in 2025 and potentially Pokemon Pinball.
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Pinball at the Zoo (Kalamazoo) increased attendance/participation 'a great deal' this year compared to previous years
Upcoming convention in Kalamazoo, MI scheduled for April 2026 featuring Stern Pro Circuit tournament
Annual event held at end of April for which Ryan Claytor has designed t-shirts and posters for past two years
Tour stop on Coin-Op Carnival 2019 release tour
April 25-27, 2019 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; pinball and arcade show; Stern Circuit event; $15/day adults, $8/day kids 5-13, free under 4
Upcoming event Tommy plans to bring the Big Game prototype to for public play and display
Annual pinball tournament in Kalamazoo, Michigan; saw increased attendance/participation this year; Illinois Pinball was notable vendor
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Annual pinball show held in Kalamazoo, Michigan in April; features 'best in show' competition category; where Tommy's Fathom was entered after restoration
Annual pinball show near Tommy's lake house, first show Tommy attended, planning to display Volton restoration
Kalamazoo, Michigan event April 17-19, 2025; Stern's public debut venue for Cornerstone; hosts media and casual player access
Community pinball event in Michigan featured in calendar
Upcoming public event where Kong will be playable; first opportunity for general public/varied skill levels to experience game
Pinball tournament in April that Tommy competed in this year, finished around 20th place in A division
Tournament event where Josh Sharpe won in 2001, described as his first major victory after six years of losses to elite players.
Held in Kalamazoo, Michigan on April 24-25, 2015; second location where ScoreGasm Masters available for purchase
Pinball event in Kalamazoo, Michigan where Big Guys Pinball demonstrated Nucore and received enthusiastic community reception
Third annual pinball event held April 20-21, 2002 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; features tournaments, auctions, and vendor booths
Kalamazoo, Michigan venue hosting public play of new Stern game weekend of April 17-20; simultaneous with media/distributor events
Tournament (Pats) that was canceled/postponed to April
Pinball event scheduled same weekend as Yegpin tournament; Jeff Teolis prioritized attending Yegpin in Edmonton over this conflicting event.
Charity tournament in Kalamazoo, Michigan (April 25-27) organized by Alex Harmon; part of Stern Pro Circuit circuit stops
Pinball event in Kalamazoo, Michigan; hosting King Kong public play April 17-19, 2025
Pinball tournament/event happening the weekend of broadcast
Location where Tom and Joel played King Kong multiple times; venue for competitive/casual play
Pinball tournament event Rachel mentions wanting to attend; location unspecified in content
Pinball event run by Phil and Alex Harmon in Michigan; attended by Justin
Tournament in Michigan; identified by Sharp as event he hopes to attend once travel restrictions ease
Charity event in Kalamazoo, Michigan where Andy Bagwell recently won both main and classic divisions
April 2017 event in Kalamazoo, Michigan where Jeff first met Scott and other key pinball community figures
Annual April tournament in Kalamazoo; Stern Pro Circuit affiliated; highly competitive Michigan event
Upcoming event Palmer targets for Enigma completion and display
Annual tournament event on April 16-18; potential announcement venue for Pokemon Pinball; previous winners include Lily (Classics) and Matt Stacks (main)
Kalamazoo-based location for Kong's first public appearance
25th annual pinball event held in Kalamazoo, Michigan; venue for King Kong's public debut