Pinball at the Beach is an annual pinball tournament and expo held February 6-9 at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida. The event features 200+ playable machines, manufacturer showcases, and a tournament component, serving as a major venue for new game launches and player testing (particularly for Spooky Pinball titles). It has become a key industry event for game debuts, with the 2026 edition hosting the Beetlejuice show game premiere and attracting significant community attendance.
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Pinball at the Beach is now among top 2-3 pinball shows alongside Pinball Expo and TPF
Pinball at the Beach has strong family/non-pinball enthusiast appeal compared to other shows
Merlin's Arcade was added to the show last-minute
Pinball at the Beach is a smaller show but maintains high quality game selections
February event in Tampa where Beetlejuice will be playable
Annual pinball show held in St. Pete Beach, Florida; manufacturers display games; social tournament event
2025 pinball show in St. Pete Beach, Florida; smaller show similar to Pinfest size; featured all major manufacturers; poor hotel quality
Major pinball expo in Frisco, Texas; Don attending Thursday through weekend; plans to host booth with Beetlejuice cabinet and Pinball Studio
Upcoming pinball event that Don will attend; industry figures from pinball companies planning to attend
Show on Feb 6, 2026 (3.5 weeks away); expected to feature Beetlejuice (10 units), Winchester, Ramps Road Trip, Fall of the Empire, possibly new Stern game and Pokémon
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Hellraiser is the only homebrew game at this year's Pinball at the Beach
Pinball at the Beach event in St. Petersburg, Florida had capacity of approximately 1000 people
Pinball at the Beach will occur Feb 7 in St. Petersburg, Florida with 1,000 tickets
Pinball at the Beach runs February 7-9, 2025 in St. Pete Beach
Event will feature over 200 playable pinball games
Tournament component is sold out
No day passes available; weekend-only commitment required
Weekend pass costs $199 with Hardy Pinball discount code saving $25
Upcoming pinball tournament/event scheduled in a couple of weeks; will feature 10 Beetlejuice machines; still selling tickets
Annual casual pinball gathering in Florida; Don attended recently, described as more intimate than major expos like Pinball Expo and TPF; ticket website experienced server issues during sales
February 2026 pinball tournament and beach event in Tampa; first venue with production Beetlejuice machines available to play; Don planning to attend
Upcoming pinball event where Don may attend with Borg
Major pinball event scheduled for February 6-8, 2025; Don plans to attend with significant personal/professional milestone (transition to single job)
February event in Tampa; 1000 tickets, likely to sell out; expected venue for new Spooky title debut
Recent pinball show/event in Florida featuring 100-120 games in air-conditioned tent
Recent pinball convention/expo where Rob and Dave attended; distributor feedback gathered on Pokemon and Beetlejuice demand
Tournament or event where Hardy has exclusive magnets; mentioned as one he'll use on Beetlejuice alongside Texas Pinball Festival magnets
Recent pinball show/event where Don observed 12 Spooky Beetlejuice machines; positive feedback reported for the game.
Festival February 5-7 in St. Petersburg, Florida; hosted by Little Shop of Games representative; venue for first public playable Evil Dead; where Don will meet Kerry Hardy
Tournament/event where Dwight observed early launch issues
Venue where limited James Cameron's Avatar availability occurred
Upcoming pinball tournament/event; Don Dwyer scheduled to attend; Evil Dead expected to be available for public play
Annual pinball expo in St. Pete Beach, Florida; 2026 edition featured Evil Dead launch; characterized as highly successful industry showcase.
Upcoming annual pinball tournament and expo event in Florida, scheduled for February 2026
Major pinball tournament/expo event; Gonzo wishes he was there; viewers from event likely exhausted from Saturday night celebrations
Location-based pinball event in February; confirmed first public show venue for Beetlejuice; will have multiple demo units
Pinball tournament/venue event scheduled for Super Bowl weekend in February; 10 Beetlejuice units will be available for public play
Annual pinball tournament and exposition event held in St. Petersburg, Florida in February
Recent pinball expo where Hardy and community members attended; location discussion occurred there
Annual pinball event in St. Petersburg, Florida (February 6-8); tickets and hotel rooms going on sale late August; Hardy has promo code for discount
Carrie's new favorite show; exclusive, limited to 1,000 people; appeals to her due to vacation atmosphere and spouse engagement
Annual VIP pinball tournament and expo event held February 7-9, 2025 at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida
Pinball show occurring early February 2025 where Evil Dead demo units will be playable and potentially available for purchase
Stern Dungeons & Dragons and Spooky Evil Dead will be playable; Cuphead and Barrels of Fun games will not be present
Upcoming pinball tournament/expo next month where Hardy plans to play D&D in more controlled environment; Little Shop of Games managing demo games
New annual pinball show/convention launching February 7-9, 2025 in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Positioned as VIP beach resort experience with 200+ machines, celebrity guests, and social activities (beach, bars, bonfire). Capped at ~1,200 total attendees (1,000 weekend passes + 104 tournament passes). Organized by Marshall Dixon, volunteer-coordinated by Ed Vanderveen.
Annual pinball tournament and expo held February 6-9 at TradeWinds Island Grand Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida; features 200+ playable machines, manufacturer showcases, and autograph sessions with industry legends
February event in St. Petersburg, Florida where Spooky Pinball will debut next unannounced game
Major pinball event in St. Petersburg, Florida scheduled for February; Spooky Pinball planning public debut of next game at this event
Pinball expo in Florida; Evil Dead previously showed with reported major success before TPF 2025
Upcoming event; ticket sales opening next week; expected to sell out; exclusive market focus; more anticipated than inaugural year
Annual pinball tournament/expo; venue for Beetlejuice show game with 500 plays; Kaneda references it as location for high-play show machines
Recent event attended by Dennis; characterized as intimate pinball gathering
Recent tournament event; described as huge success; organized by Marshall and Little Shop Games
Annual pinball tournament/expo; February 7-9 in St. Pete Beach, Florida; at Tradewinds venue
Pinball tournament/gathering event that Joel and Zach are attending; Beetlejuice pinball machine available to play there
Recent pinball tournament/show event in coastal location; noted as family-friendly with beach access and dining; attended by Joel and Jared
Upcoming pinball event being discussed; Franchi's attendance being negotiated; mentioned as potential streaming target
Annual pinball tournament and expo in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida (February); featured working Orbiter One and multiple playable machines; event sparked research into game history
Annual pinball tournament/expo February 7-9, 2025 in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida; debut year; expects Stern and Spooky attendance
St. Petersburg, Florida tournament; tested TPF's new Match Play format with 64-player qualifying groups and finals; Shannon Stafford won
New pinball show held in St. Petersburg, Florida; capacity ~1000 people; featured new game releases and social atmosphere; experienced recurring fire alarm issues
Pinball tournament event in Buffalo happening this weekend; Stephen will attend; separate from Brisbane event he cannot attend
Annual pinball event in February; venue for public play of new releases; tickets go on sale in August; Don predicts sellout in 2026
Florida beach event Feb 8-9; confirmed debut location for Spooky Game 13
February event planned as first public playability for Evil Dead
Announced as first public venue for Evil Dead gameplay; located in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida; February 5-7 dates
February 2025 show; positioned as key venue for Evil Dead debut and community hype generation
Annual Florida pinball tournament/expo in St. Petersburg in February; Don planning to attend; expected venue for Dungeons & Dragons early play
St. Petersburg, Florida event February 7-9; Evil Dead public debut; 100 weekend passes; $199 ticket includes drinks, bonfire
February tournament/expo event in St. Petersburg, Florida; Don attending; Chris Franchi, Carrie Hardy, and Stern staff confirmed attending
Annual pinball tournament/expo event held in St. Petersburg, Florida (February 2025); venue for new game reveals and manufacturer presence
Pinball event in Florida where Don is attending and where Road Trip will be playable for the first time
New pinball show in St. Petersburg, Florida; limited to 1000 attendees; hosted Evil Dead gameplay; featured resort location with beach access
Industry event held at Tradewinds Island Grand, St. Pete Beach, Florida in February; featured D&D and Evil Dead; 1,000 person capacity
Show where Don added his name to Mad Pinball's Pokémon LE pre-order list; location of banana daiquiris and initial allocation forecasts
Upcoming pinball event in Florida (February); Kaneda suggests Twippies should be held there; may conflict with Super Bowl week
February event where Spooky's next game will be revealed, indicating release target before that date
Upcoming pinball event in Florida, Super Bowl weekend (Feb 7-9); features George Gomez, Steve Ritchie, Carrie Hardy, Zombie Yeti
Pinball tournament/event attended by Brian Eddy; described as successful and hoped to recur annually
Upcoming event where Bug and Franchi plan to attend
February annual tournament/expo; venue for new game announcements and manufacturer displays; Discord members discussing impressions of Evil Dead and D&D
Annual pinball tournament/convention held in St. Petersburg area (outside Tampa), Florida. Organizer: Marshall. Occurred previously (year unspecified), planning repeat event. Drawing participants from across US (planning 'pinball before beach' pre-event party in Georgia).
Convention in Florida in couple weeks featuring first public appearance of Spooky's Evil Dead; attended by Don
Show where Evil Dead made its debut before MGC and Texas Pinball Festival appearances
Announced upcoming pinball event attracting community members; mentioned as destination for We Are Pinball supporters
Community event Feb 7, 2025 in St. Petersburg, Florida; 1,000 ticket limit; features all major titles and industry personalities (George Gomez, Keith Elwin, Kerry Hardy, Spooky staff)
Annual pinball tournament/expo in Florida where this interview was conducted; Eric was attending as Jersey Jack representative
Major annual pinball tournament and trade show in St. Pete Beach, Florida; Fresh Pinball transported 15 machines and 18 people for the event
Annual tournament/expo in St. Pete Beach, Florida; predicted as launch venue for upcoming Spooky game; Don attended previous year; expected to be more popular next year
Annual tournament in St. Pete Beach, Florida; second year of event; 2025 featured early/late group qualifying format; 200+ machines; weather was cold (60s, windy)
Annual pinball tournament and social gathering at TradeWinds Island Grand resort, St. Pete Beach, FL, February 6-9, 2026
Event hosting 10 Beetlejuice games; played significant role in Evil Dead's success through player exposure
Show February 6-8, 2026 at Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete's Beach, Florida; hosting multiple Beetlejuice machines for public play
Show in St. Petersburg, Florida during Super Bowl weekend featuring Beetlejuice debut, full Spooky catalog, and tournament-quality machines
Event where Evil Dead was played publicly, contributing to sellout demand
Venue where Evil Dead was being playtested and tuned; Don actively promoting game to attendees
Upcoming event Hardy will attend in approximately 2-3 weeks from video recording date
Major pinball show less than one week away featuring 10 Beetlejuice, 9 Harry Potter, 6 Star Wars, and full Spooky catalog
Major pinball community event with hotel accommodations and ticketed show
Recent show event; appears to be source of Beetlejuice show games being deployed to locations
Show held last weekend (early February 2026); Beetlejuice machines playtested; several units already shipped to customers
February 6-8, 2026 event in St. Pete Beach, Florida; Stern's next game will not appear here
Major pinball event taking place February 6-8, 2026 at Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida; receiving ten Beetlejuice show units
Annual pinball trade show/tournament at Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida; hosting ten Beetlejuice show games debut
Show featuring new games including Beetlejuice and Winchester Mystery House with pictures and video coverage
Event scheduled early February 2026 (Feb 6-8) in Tampa, Florida; venue for Beetlejuice and Pokemon debuts; still has available tickets
Recent event featuring Spooky games, P3 demos, Merlin's Arcade; Don and Sterling attended; Beetlejuice sellout confirmed; hardware failures documented; community engagement/FOMO environment
Pre-TPF event mentioned as preceding major pinball event calendar
Show taking place in Pinellas County, Tampa, Florida at Tradewinds venue; Day 1 coverage by Don; ongoing daily dispatches planned; major collector/enthusiast attendance
Upcoming event where Don and others will play Beetlejuice for continued feedback and testing
February event where unrevealed Spooky game will be available for play-testing; mentioned as part of post-launch touring schedule
Upcoming event in Florida featuring 10 Beetlejuice machines; described as 'preamble' to Texas Pinball Festival; winter break from frozen Wisconsin
Annual Florida beach pinball event featuring new games, celebrities, relaxed atmosphere; expected to feature Pokemon prototypes (10-12 units); Don attended inaugural event last year with Spooky crew
Intimate pinball venue event with 1,000 ticket capacity that did not sell out; praised for social atmosphere and beach/restaurant proximity compared to larger events
Pinball event in Florida early February (Super Bowl weekend); Ken was initially thought to be attending but confirmed he cannot make it
Major show occurring next weekend (February 8th timeframe)
February event where Fresh Pinball crew confirmed sponsorship bringing Spooky legacy games after PinFest cancellation
Florida-based pinball event coming up; Straley planning to attend
Show in Florida where Eric is heading; venue for Beetlejuice play-testing and show games; Spooky's testing ground for game refinement
Tournament where Joe Sharp recently competed with strong performance; hosts watched livestream.
Upcoming show hosting Spooky games; venue for playtesting and consumer access to unreleased titles
February 2025 event in Florida featuring 200-250 machines in tent format; 12 Beetlejuice show games, 5 Barrels machines, full Spooky line display; high attendance with consistent gameplay lines maintained throughout
Play-testing venue where Beetlejuice tuning/feedback occurs
Upcoming pinball show; Pokemon confirmed to NOT appear; Kaneda speculates Stern timing strategy around this event
Major pinball event Feb 6-8; location for Pokemon gameplay opportunity; Stern hesitant to debut Pokemon there; Kaneda considering attendance
Upcoming show; Beetlejuice reveal location with 10 units; potential Pokemon reveal venue if timing works
Event in Florida where Beetlejuice and Winchester are being shown; Stern Pokémon teaser preview announced; weather reportedly unsuitable despite location
Upcoming event; Super Bowl weekend timing criticized; Kaneda unable to attend due to family/work obligations
Upcoming event with 10 Beetlejuice show games; scheduled for Super Bowl weekend
Show where Beetlejuice is being playtested and tuned; source of community feedback on game difficulty
Recent event where Winchester and Beetlejuice generated strong positive reception