Pinball Expo is the world's longest-running annual pinball trade show and community gathering, founded in 1985 by Rob Burke and now in its 41st year (2025). Held in October at the Chicago Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois, it has grown from 10,000 to 100,000+ square feet and attracts international collectors, vendors, designers, competitive players, and manufacturers. The event serves as the primary venue for new game reveals, tournaments (including the Stern Pro Circuit), seminars, homebrew showcases (which have grown from 3-4 to 40+ games), factory tours, and industry announcements, functioning as the de facto annual gathering point for the entire pinball community.
Hosts plan to attend Pinball Expo 2026 at Free Play Florida
Pinball Expo 2025 had longer lines and more attendee excitement than ever before
The new Pinball Expo venue is much larger with bright LED lighting, concrete floors, and white walls with dividers, resembling Southern Fried Gaming Expo
This year's Pinball Expo homebrew area was larger and higher quality than previous years.
Major annual pinball industry show; less than 100 days away from interview date; Emoto and team building 'homebrew experience' for the event
Major annual pinball industry trade show and tournament; hosts planning live Roundtable event there
Annual pinball trade show/convention where Philippe exhibits; described as the key venue for reaching concentrated pinball purchasing audience
Major pinball industry event; Pinball Roundtable considering hosting live show; where community gathers.
Annual industry event; subject of dispute over Kaneda's attendance; Kaneda claims historical unfair exclusion based on mischaracterized past conduct
Annual pinball industry trade show; Kaneda discusses potential access restrictions and interpersonal drama involving content creators
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Series 2 of Planetary Pinball figurine collection will be revealed at Pinball Expo
Expo tournament uses card system taking top 6 scores from 12-14 games
Pinball Expo is occurring in Schaumburg, Illinois at the Convention Center in a couple of weeks from recording date
Pinball Expo is approximately 18 days away as of this livestream date (9/28/25)
Pinball Expo Top Topper Contest will award multiple prize tiers (first, second, third place, industry choice) with sponsor involvement
Pinball Expo 2024 was the largest ever held with record square footage and vendor space
Homebrew section at Pinball Expo 2024 had 37-40 machines, up from negligible presence in early Expos
The booth at Expo saw a significant influx of new players discovering pinball for the first time in 2023
Pinball Expo is a show dedicated to celebrating all aspects of pinball creation, with welcoming culture and no egos
Pinball Expo 2025 is celebrating its 40th anniversary
Pinball Expo is the longest-running annual pinball event
Pinball Expo will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year
Four pinball games will be revealed at Pinball Expo on October 18-19
Two NIB Zidware Magic Girl machines will be available for sale at Pinball Expo
Pinball Expo cancelled a scheduled media/content creator panel discussion after manufacturers threatened not to attend if critical media was present
Approximately 40,000 people attend the Pinball Expo across three days
Pinball Expo party at Enterrium hosted approximately 250 people
Pinball Expo 2022 was the 38th edition of the longest-running annual pinball event held in Chicago
38th Annual Pinball Expo will be held October 19-22, 2022 at Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois
Pinball Expo's event hall is now open for expanded hours compared to previous year (noon start Thursday vs. 5pm)
Magic Girl game will be playable at Pinball Expo October 19-22, 2022 in Schaumburg, Illinois
Magic Girl will be displayed at Pinball Expo 2024 in Chicago from October 19-22
All tournament participants guaranteed finals entry if they played minimum games during Thursday qualifying
Expo enforces wristband checking for seminars more strictly than previous years under previous management
Pinball Expo charges $60 for seminar wristbands while live-streaming all seminars publicly
Pinball Expo 2019 is the 35th edition of the show
Pinball Expo is scheduled for October 16-19, 2024, with Thursday the 16th as opening night
Pinball Expo 2018 achieved record numbers with 323 pinball machines, 114 video games, 43 vendors, and over 400 total corner-operated machines on display
Pinball Expo machine count declined from 300 machines and 60 arcade games to 240
Pinball Expo machine count decreased from 300 to 240
Pinball Expo attendance has been declining for several years prior to 2018
Pinball Expo experienced organizational uncertainty in 2018
Pinball Expo had a historical reputation in recent years of being unpleasant for vendors, with Mike bearing most of the blame for alienating participants
Pinball Expo tournament will change to a bracket-style format with single-day Thursday qualifying
Pinball Expo changed its tournament format from Thursday-Saturday qualifying to Thursday-only qualifying with bracket finals
Pinball Expo runs Wednesday through Sunday
Major pinball community event scheduled for October; Tasker Smith confirmed attendance.
Industry event occurring October 14-17, 2026; speculated venue for Barrels of Fun's next game announcement
Annual pinball trade show; October 14-17, 2026; expected venue for Barrels of Fun's next game reveal
Annual pinball event (MGC referenced); venue where industry discussions occur; mentioned as potential meeting location
Annual pinball industry trade show and community gathering; 41st iteration held in 2025
Major pinball convention/event; host likely not attending due to insufficient Patreon funding for travel
Major pinball show where Tanner Petch has showcased his homebrew machines
October 2026 event in Chicago where Punk Rock Pinball plans a 10x20 booth featuring merch, collaboration with bands (Anxious and Angry, Off With Their Heads), and possible competitive gimmick
Chicago-based pinball show mentioned as having limited walkability compared to other venues
Fall 2026 event; rumored venue for Fallout pinball reveal
Hall of fame organization that jointly inducted Elton John
October mid-month event where Avatar: The Battle For Pandora will debut; location for industry announcements
Major annual pinball industry exposition where Turner Pinball will showcase Ninja Eclipse with two pre-production units and hold a Friday 2pm presentation
Annual pinball industry event; Kaneda announces he will not attend 2026 edition due to safety concerns
Major annual pinball industry trade show; October 18th; scheduled location for Elvira reveal with Cassandra Peterson appearance
2015 expo where Scott first encountered Cincinnati collector community and began networking
38th annual pinball expo held October 19-22 in Chicago, featuring manufacturer booths, tournaments, seminars, and industry gatherings
Annual pinball convention; scheduled October 14-17, 2026; Killdozer Studios confirmed 10+ Monster League Hockey units will be available for play
Industry event scheduled October 14, 2026; previously expected announcement window for new Barrels game
Major industry event attended by content creators and manufacturers
Major industry event where games are unveiled; venue for prototype showcases and community feedback; where Hobbit art controversy occurred
Major annual pinball exposition where Jack Slobicek won championship last year
Annual tournament event where Lyman Sheets first competed in 1991; major industry gathering
Annual pinball convention/expo in Chicago; Wayne Neyens attended every year into his 90s; venue where Wayne was regularly seen by pinball community before his death
Major pinball industry event where Rachel and Kale asked Dwight Sullivan about Ghostbusters flipper gap issue
41st edition held in Schaumburg, Illinois in October 2025; organized by Bird family; major venue for manufacturer announcements and game reveals
Major North American pinball expo where Andre will be competing and is being encouraged to attend more frequently
41st annual Expo held in 2024 at Chicago Renaissance Hotel; major industry event with 250+ players, 40+ homebrew games, panel discussions, and factory tours
Annual pinball convention in October (implied venue: Minnesota based on context); target venue for Legends of Valhalla playable whitewood debut
Major pinball exhibition where Sean displayed 8 Ball Beyond publicly after keeping it on location at Adaball through summer.
Annual pinball industry conference/show happening in late October. John Moore attending with Easy Pinball cabinets on display and available for purchase. Multiple podcast hosts planning to attend.
Industry event; Ron mentioned last speaking with Barry Osler at 2015 Expo
Major pinball industry event that Ron attended, source of multiple game rumors and industry announcements
Annual pinball convention; 2022 event scheduled Oct 19-22 in Schaumburg, Illinois; hosting completed Magic Girl game and seminar on its finishing process
Fall 2018 trade show expected venue for American Pinball reveal and possible Chicago Gaming third-game announcement; may include American Pinball factory tour
Annual pinball industry event where factory tours are offered to public; venue for industry networking
Pinball convention; Kaneda's fallback vote for favorite convention after TPF was excluded from ballot
Referenced as venue where Stern was expected to announce topper products around Christmas (did not occur)
Major industry exposition next month; Don planning booth presence; Barry's Food Truck expected to debut; potential tension with some media creators
Major industry-forward pinball event held in Chicago in October, venue for Saw homebrew and next Spooky reveal potentially
Major industry expo where Alice in Wonderland and other games will be playable
Major pinball industry event where hosts played multiple games, met industry figures, and observed market dynamics; occurred ~1-2 weeks before this stream
35th Annual Pinball Expo held at Westin in Chicago; major industry show with 600+ machines and 60+ vendors
Virtual broadcast event in 2020; featured presentations including European pinball facilities
Event where Cary Hardy expects to first play The Uncanny X-Men due to LE-first production priority
Major pinball convention; mentioned as one of few places Ice Cold Beer has been spotted
Major annual pinball industry event in October featuring new Stern releases and tournaments.
Major pinball industry trade show where American Pinball plans to reveal new games; Stern to make announcements.
Major annual pinball trade show and tournament where manufacturers announce new games; occurring this weekend from Ed Robertson's perspective
Four-day pinball show where four game reveals are scheduled; Kaneda criticizes timing of simultaneous announcements; notes it is smaller than TPF
Major annual pinball industry event, both hosts will attend/discuss in following episode, new CERN factory will be operational
Upcoming pinball industry event mentioned at episode conclusion
Upcoming major industry event; Stern/Jersey Jack/Spooky/Barrels of Fun releasing/revealing games at show; Kaneda planning daily coverage; occurring within 3 days of podcast
Upcoming pinball show; American Pinball and others planning to attend
Major annual pinball show in Chicago where homebrew and commercial machines are displayed
Annual pinball industry show held in Chicago area, 2024 will be 40th year, historically first major pinball expo
October event; next American Pinball title likely will not be revealed here either
Annual industry trade show where new games are displayed and tested; Ron attended his 20th iteration
Annual pinball industry event where major game announcements and reveals occurred (November 2023)
Major industry conference where Don spent 3 days; venue for homebrew showcase, new releases, industry networking
Major pinball industry show in Chicago; included Women in Pinball Seminar; Crystal's first Expo attendance; featured rare Australian games in Free Play room
Major annual pinball industry expo in October/November, venue for manufacturer announcements and game releases
Major pinball event where Dutch Pinball distributed teaser flyers and generated hype pre-announcement
Upcoming major pinball event September 17-20; Stern Pro Circuit event; Zach and Keith historically meet in finals
Major US pinball expo where Jersey Jack's third title was to be unveiled weeks after Vancouver FlipOut
Annual pinball industry convention held in Chicago; currently in setup phase with doors opening October 20th at noon
Major pinball industry event where factory tours were conducted
Pinball event; planned filming location for documentary
2023 Chicago Pinball Expo scheduled October 18-21, venue for Elements reveal
41st annual show; held October 15-18, 2025 at Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel; includes factory tours, seminars, Hall of Fame inductions, and autograph sessions
Premier annual Chicago-area pinball industry convention, co-organized by Rob Berk and Mike Pacak for 33 years; name first coined in 1984 by Mike; traditionally held at Westin in Wheeling in October; split in 2018 with Rob acquiring the name rights
October 2016 event; American Pinball committed to having first Magic Girl units ready for delivery at this venue
Major industry event where Heighway Pinball announced full production in 2016; location of alleged sabotage including tool theft and fraud campaign
Annual pinball industry event; location of exclusive Adam West meet-and-greet for purchasers
Industry event in October where Churchill tour occurred; Chicago Gaming Company expected to announce second remake title but announcement did not occur
Chicago-based pinball show later in season or early season depending on pandemic schedule
Annual pinball tournament/expo where Echer Lefkov won a Jurassic Park Premium machine
Major pinball industry conference attended by Don and Cengiz; referenced as venue for game announcements and industry gatherings
Major pinball industry trade show where hosts plan to see Dan from Project Pinball
Industry show where Metallica Remaster was announced
Major fall industry show; site of Stern announcements; precedent for showing multiple Metallica Remastered units mid-show
Upcoming pinball event where Zach, Jared, Josh Roop, and Retro Ralph will conduct content creation seminar
37th annual pinball industry convention, October 19-23, 2022, Renaissance Schaumburg, featuring 200-300+ games, seminars, tournaments, and factory tours
Annual pinball industry convention; mentioned as venue where community figures expected to meet; hosts merchandise vendors and tournaments
38th Annual Pinball Expo, October 19-22, 2022, Renaissance Convention Center, Schaumburg, Illinois
Annual industry show; 2024 edition featured record homebrew section with 37-40 machines, significantly improved infrastructure, seminars by Aaron Davis on homebrew design; 40th anniversary milestone
Major pinball convention where Gonzo first played Labyrinth, Jaws, Pulp Fiction, and Elton John simultaneously.
Annual trade show where Retro Ralph and other community figures attend industry events and demo upcoming titles.
Major pinball trade show where Josh Sharpe took Jeff Teels to lunch (expensed)
October 2026 industry event; potential target for Chicago Gaming Company Halo release
Major pinball industry event; Cary Hardy attended solo in 2022 and engaged with community
41-year-old annual pinball convention/trade show held in October at Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois; world's largest pinball gathering (100,000+ sq ft); primary venue for new game reveals, tournaments, seminars, and industry announcements
Major industry event (TPF) where Jack Winardi made critical comments about design philosophy; venue for manufacturer announcements and designer speeches
Annual pinball convention/show; Joel and Jared attending Friday-Saturday; presentation at 11 AM Friday; major venue for new game reveals and playtesting
Annual Chicago-based industry show with major manufacturer presence; currently ongoing during stream
Major annual pinball trade show and tournament; recent event where Ken Promwell saw Pat Lawler and Larry DeMar together; location referenced as 'expo.'
Fall 2026 event where Chicago Gaming/Play Mechanics Halo game and new Barrels of Fun game expected to debut
Major pinball industry show and tournament venue (mentioned in context of Black Knight topper prototype revelation)
Major pinball industry event in October; Don speculates Barrels of Fun may announce release there
Industry event (circa 1996-1997) where Sega likely distributed the Independence Day spaceship promotional toy
Major industry event in October where Beastie Boys homebrew is planned to be displayed
Major pinball industry event held in Chicago. Dan Howard has never attended and has no current plans to attend, citing logistical challenges of transporting custom games.
Major pinball event mentioned as Dan's next show target (October); plans to display Dark Chaos there
Major annual industry trade show; Kaneda indicates upcoming John Borg cornerstone game will be showcased; serves as key announcement venue for Stern.
Major annual expo; 2025 featured Big Trouble in Little China and other homebrews; 2026 expected to have ~50 homebrew pins on display
Chicago-area industry trade show in October (Schaumburg, Illinois); historically where Barrels of Fun reveals new games; possible venue for next Barrels of Fun announcement
Annual pinball convention in Chicago where Randy Martinez was brought as guest; featured factory tour and Stern seminars.
Major pinball industry expo where Sithar Guitars made their first public appearance and market entry; resulted in approximately 12 orders
Major pinball event; described as more corporate with larger homebrew section than TPF
Major pinball exposition; referenced for chaos during tournament play; where Winchester saw massive success
Major pinball show where Kyle debuted Big Trouble in Little China and where manufacturer representatives visit homebrew section
Major industry event; mentioned as alternative to TPF with greater homebrew focus
World's longest-running annual pinball trade show held in October in Schaumburg, Illinois; known for large homebrew section.
Major annual pinball show in Chicago; compared unfavorably to TPF in terms of venue (cement floors, bright lights)
Major pinball event hosting Pinball Media Mixer 3
World-renowned annual event, October 15-18 in Schaumburg, Illinois
Major pinball industry event where Scorbit will launch new product phase
World's longest-running pinball convention held in Schaumburg, Illinois; hosts FlipOUT tournament and other competitive events; 2025 edition drew 250+ competitors
Major pinball tournament; Sterling placed 5th.
2024 and 2025 editions mentioned; venue where Nick Neitzel debuted Tony Hawk's Pro Pinball; TEP demoed Cirqus Voltaire topper at 2025 Expo
Annual pinball trade show; Metallica was released during Expo week; mentioned in context of when major Stern games launch
Major pinball industry event where Thomasson sold out 100 copies of Pinball Pinups and delivered a keynote talk
Annual pinball show; 2024 featured 40 homebrew games; goal of 60 homebrew games for upcoming year; larger homebrew showcase than TPF
Major annual trade show; Dutch Pinball was supposed to attend but faced payment issues; Spooky had to slow game releases due to being behind
Major annual tournament in Chicago where Keith has won multiple games; factory tours always have GPS/navigation issues finding Stern facility
Upcoming event where Joel and Jared will staff booth and potentially interview Bob Matthews
Major industry event; venue for game announcements, topper contest, Hacks of Pinball theme reveal, and Predator reveal expectations
Major industry trade show approximately 18 days away where new games are debuted and played
Major pinball trade show/convention; Don is preparing for upcoming Expo (scheduled for October 18), planning to bring homebrew toppers and possibly David Fix merchandise
Major annual pinball trade show; mentioned as one week away during stream, to be held soon
Major industry event October 15-19; hosts new machine reveals, mod showcases, and industry networking
Major annual pinball industry trade show where Rob and Davey will hold seminar and booth
Major US pinball event; more industry/business-focused than TPF; mentioned as likely venue for Dutch Pinball announcements
Annual trade show; allegedly cancelled media/content creator panel discussion after manufacturers objected to critical media presence; banned Kaneda last year without clear explanation
Major annual pinball event; Jason chose not to attend in favor of personal trip to Door County, Wisconsin
Annual Chicago pinball show organized by Rob Burke and Mike Pasek; one of three major shows Lawton has attended.
Annual pinball industry trade show and community event where Josh and Scott attended and competed
Annual pinball convention where Day One Pinball team first assembled and conceptualized Scorgasm Master project (2014)
Industry event where host saw Ballyhoo displayed
Major annual pinball industry trade show and tournament in Chicago where Stern hosts Friday night party
Historic pinball industry show held in Chicago since 1985; split between Rob Burke (September) and Mike Pesak (October) starting this year
Major pinball industry event; hosts plan to attend; Project Pinball tour expected to culminate there; potential meeting with custom builders
Industry flagship show October 16-20 in Willng, Illinois at Westin Hotel; original/granddaddy pinball show with Stern factory tour, vendors, seminars
October event where Scott and Ryan hosted seminar on Pinball Map; met community members using their service
Major annual pinball event occurring next week from episode recording date. Multiple speakers planning attendance including Matt, Todd Tuckey, Jeff Miller.
Upcoming major industry event; will feature Pfeiffer Basher and Oktoberfest reveals; Ball Bowler tournament; American Pinball tournament for top 16 (Houdini prize)
Annual industry event; recently occurred; featured James Bond livestream, Flippin' the Script, and various manufacturer announcements
Chicago-based pinball show; Elton John had long wait lines and repeat players; venue for game debuts and community gathering
Major industry event where Labyrinth and Rocketman will be revealed/shown; Jason cancelled attendance to visit Door County instead
Annual pinball community event; Erika attended in October 2023 and plans to create recap video.
Annual pinball show attended by Gabe Pribil
Annual pinball industry event in Schaumburg, Illinois; advertised at UK venue visited by speakers
Major industry event where Alien was shown at $79.99 with Ripley edition featuring light-up side blades
Major annual pinball convention where Barrels of Fun will showcase Labyrinth and Jersey Jack will announce Elton John game.
Major pinball trade show/convention in October, local favorite for SWL hosts, where Jersey Jack Godfather raffle will occur
Upcoming event where Don expects to play Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and provide full gameplay analysis
Major industry event in October 2025; cited as deadline by which American Pinball reportedly will not survive
Annual pinball industry gathering in Chicago; venue for community meetups and show floor activities
Upcoming major trade show/tournament where hosts plan to visit, featuring Harry Potter re-evaluation opportunity and Spooky factory visit
Annual pinball convention where this interview was conducted in 2023; location of Pinball Olympics
Major pinball industry show in October; expected to feature Metallica, Cuphead, possibly others; Back to the Future NOT premiering there
Pinball show held third week of October, hometown event for Midwest manufacturers; Ken and Bill discuss potential for new game reveals
Annual pinball industry event approximately 90 days away from this episode; venue where manufacturers traditionally reveal new games
Major pinball industry event occurring in mid-October; potential venue for Monster Bash and rumored Munsters machine announcements
Major annual pinball industry event in Chicago; featuring new machine reveals, tournaments, vendor booths, and giveaways
Major annual pinball industry event occurring in ~20 days (Chicago); 35th anniversary next year; primary venue for new game reveals
Major pinball event occurring Thursday/Friday of episode recording week; location for American Pinball Oktoberfest reveal; Pinball Life party associated with event
Major pinball convention approximately 2 months before this episode (around November 2018); Zach, Ken, Bill attended; site of various social gatherings and networking
Industry event where Deep Root made bold announcements as recently as October (timing implied relative to podcast)
Previous major pinball festival in Chicago that Steve Beattie attended last year; used as comparison point for TPF venue quality and surrounding activities
Major trade show; Spooky intentionally avoids as part of strategy to not compete with larger manufacturers; Ken advocates for Spooky's participation
Event scheduled for mid-October where Stern plans to present Elvira game with development team panel
Premier annual pinball convention where American Pinball will have booth with Oktoberfest and Houdini machines
Annual pinball show in St. Charles, Illinois area; October 2018 event featured American Pinball's Oktoberfest reveal
35th annual Chicago Pinball Expo; major industry event where many announcements occurred; hosts and players attended
Industry event coinciding with G2E in Las Vegas, likely to feature American Pinball and other manufacturers' machines
Annual pinball industry event (35th edition in 2019); Stern, American Pinball planning booths and seminars; unlikely to feature new title announcements
Major pinball industry gathering where Scorebit was tested and exhibited annually; venue for manufacturer announcements and product demonstrations.
Annual pinball convention where Retro Ralph plays games, attends Stern tours, and anticipates 40th anniversary celebration
Multi-day pinball tournament event with limited entry main tournament, classics bracket, pump-and-dump format
Annual pinball exposition held at Renaissance Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois; featuring 40th anniversary planned for next year
Competing major annual pinball convention; hosts assert it will surpass TPF as number one show in 2024 due to better facility and game lineup.
Annual pinball convention; Craig attended most recently in 2023; expects to attend in 2024; major venue for product launches and networking
Chicago-based pinball expo in late October; major announcement venue for industry; Don plans four-day attendance
Annual pinball industry event in October where Stern typically announces new games
Chicago-based major pinball event; conflicted with Nashville pinball expo this year
First pinball expo sourced its mailing list from Pinball Collectors Quarterly subscriber list; supplied to Rockburg; became major community gathering point
Recent community event where Zach met fans, dealers, and saw unreleased games; Metallica Remastered and other titles displayed
Annual major industry event; 2024 edition (Godzilla year); hosted multiple games, panel discussions, free play room, and homebrew section
Industry convention where Ryan Wanger plans to attend and participate in tournament, wearing Comet Pinball shirt.
Major annual pinball industry event; Kaneda speculates on upcoming announcements including remakes and mystery game
Don planning to attend; mentioned being invited to panels and in preliminary planning stages
Location where Don played Star Wars Premium with Pin Stadium lighting effects; Pin Stadium booth exhibited demo machines
Mid-to-late October annual event; speculated as likely announcement venue for November-build Kapow title
Premier annual pinball industry convention; scheduled for October 2024; hosting Stern factory tour (Oct 19), film screening (Oct 19), manufacturer booths, tournaments
Upcoming industry trade show where new manufacturers expected to make announcements and reveal games; teased by multiple sources in this episode
Major annual pinball trade show; ownership transferred to Rob Burke; barring Mike Pacek from attendance
Major pinball exposition event where Don covered multiple manufacturer booths and game reveals
Major industry event happening next week; Don planning to attend every day; expected venue for game reveals and hands-on play
Major industry event where JJP will reveal new game October 19th at 8pm; multiple game announcements planned
October 2024 event where Pinball Adventures will reveal Elements game
Major pinball event in October; Don expects major game reveals from JJP and/or Stern; Don will attend all days doing content
October event in Schaumburg, Illinois; multiple manufacturer announcements expected; Don involved in panel discussion
2014 event where The Walking Dead was announced/shown; Jack streamed launch party there
Upcoming pinball trade show/tournament in Chicago area where Jack plans to attend and sell merchandise
Major annual pinball industry trade show where attendees tested 2021 releases
Annual pinball convention and tournament host in Chicago where the 2022 Flipout Tournament took place
Major pinball industry event where Batman 66 was initially released/announced; Stern Pinball visited week after
Major pinball event, not on Stern Pro Circuit qualifying list but expected to be added in future years based on attendance
Major pinball industry expo held in Schaumburg, Illinois; featured new machine releases, panels, and vendor booths
Major pinball industry event where Jake Danzig won best homebrew award
Major pinball industry event where American Pinball makes large show with multiple machines despite limited actual distribution
Annual pinball convention where Justin Kelly debuted his completed Sopranos colorization project 'a couple years ago.' Spencer Klingin mentioned doing a daily countdown to the event annually.
Major annual pinball industry expo where new games are revealed; upcoming event will feature Batman 66 (JJP), Alien (JJP), and Pat Lawler's third game
October 2024 event where Jersey Jack Pinball's next game is confirmed to be revealed
2022 event held in September-October; major venue for game announcements (Mandalorian topper reveal); hosted 4-6 demo units of topper; changed format/hours; charged vendors for electricity; tournament area moved to separate conference room
Major pinball industry event in Chicago/Schaumburg; George attending Wednesday afternoon through Sunday morning; George mentions need to drop off 'mpt3k' at airport after event
Major industry show where Godzilla was extensively played and evaluated; distributor inventory discussions
Annual pinball convention happening in October; hosts are planning to attend and already planning merchandise
Major industry event in mid-October; target release date for American Pinball's Cuphead machine
Alternative major show to TPF; has more industry personnel; Travis prefers TPF but acknowledges more industry presence at Chicago
Tournament event that uses Tilt Amusements to provide all Stern games; cited as example of sponsorship-driven tournament structure
Annual pinball event featuring 120-130+ games, Rob Burke's curation for 40th anniversary, heavy crowds at factory tour and new releases
Major industry show where Jaws was previewed, Barrels of Fun/Labyrinth outperformed expectations, and Christopher Franchi made comments about Kaneda
Chicago-based pinball convention; Captain Spam attending this weekend instead of Showdown; major industry event
Major pinball convention scheduled for October 13-15, hosts and guest uncertain about new game reveals
Where Rachel met Sean and conducted initial recording; had Poor Man's Pinball booth with pop-up canopy
Annual pinball tournament in upstate New York, changing tournament format for this year, website improvements made after community feedback
Major pinball trade show expected to draw large crowds when shows resume; anticipated to be first significant post-COVID event in fall
Major annual pinball trade show; venue for Christopher Franchi's two/three unreleased games announced for October
Major pinball convention; Jeff attended Thursday/Friday, Ryan attended Saturday (Expo weekend); multiple new machines on display; ticket holders had long queues for popular games
Major annual pinball industry trade show and convention, 2021 edition
Annual pinball show in Dixon, California; 100-150 machines; low-key, family-friendly format; $30-40 for 3-day pass; featured tournament, factory tours, homebrew section
Annual pinball industry trade show; expected fall timing (40th edition); anticipated venue for new game announcements
Major annual pinball exposition; 2021 dates changed to Halloween weekend; upgrading website with new features; integrating vintage arcade and coin-op gaming history
Annual pinball industry gathering where Jamie and Retro Ralph met (through Kale and Rachel)
40th anniversary edition noted; annual pinball industry event in Chicago; organized by Rob Burke; Alan and Rosie plan to attend
40th anniversary major annual pinball industry convention
Annual pinball and arcade show in Chicago; noted as historically lacking EM/bingo machine displays in recent years (2014-2015).
Major industry trade show where Nicholas Baldrige plans to attend; Duncan Brown presenting seminar on new Harry Williams-based game
October 17-20 in Chicago/Wheeling, Illinois; featuring American Pinball reveal seminar, Deep Root Pinball 'Future Worlds' seminar, Jersey Jack Pinball evening event
Upcoming major pinball show; expected to feature new announcements; Kaneda anticipates reveals from boutique manufacturers and mystery game demos.
Annual pinball industry convention; venue where Cactus Canyon LE was first revealed one year prior to current episode date
Annual pinball collector and enthusiast convention; October 2004 Expo in Las Vegas where Gene pitched Big Bang Bar and generated 121 pre-orders; location of David Dennis's first Expo attendance
Major industry expo where Back to the Arcade Future will be officially announced; Kaneda noting Don (presumably event organizer) deserves credit for this reveal
Major pinball industry event; David Figgs perceived as partner; venue for new game reveals
Annual pinball trade show; hosting three playable units of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Major annual pinball industry event; hosts planning significant attendance; merchandise distribution planned
Upcoming major pinball show in Chicago; George identifies as next significant industry event after Allentown; key attendance metric for post-pandemic market assessment.
Major annual pinball convention, experienced notable attendance and vendor decline; featured manufacturer seminars and tournaments
Major annual pinball show; new website launched with updated dates and hotel information
Major industry pinball show in Chicago; October 2021; featured factory tours, seminars, ~20 Godzilla machines, multiple recent releases
Major industry event where Godzilla launched; Retro Ralph attended as his first expo after pandemic
Annual industry trade show occurring in six weeks; anticipated announcement venue for new games from Jersey Jack and Stern
Major pinball industry convention; Retro Ralph attending as content creator; bringing Flipside Podcast branded stickers.
Major annual pinball industry convention and trade show; 2024 edition featured multiple venues and rooms, largest vendor hall layout to date
Major annual pinball convention; likely cancelled for May 2020 due to COVID-19 reopening phase restrictions requiring vaccine or zero new cases
Major pinball event in Chicago; mentioned as location Macho may appear or already be infiltrating
Annual pinball industry event near Chicago; inspired Don's trip planning given his proximity to O'Hare
Major pinball show where Magic Girl machines are arriving; Pinball Brothers announcing new game; Kaneda observes as significant gathering
Annual pinball industry show where new games are revealed and previewed; Turner debuted Ninja Eclipse here; Retro Ralph met Todd Tuckney there
Annual pinball industry event currently occurring, streaming live with manufacturer booths
Upcoming pinball industry show where Kaneda expects major announcements from Pinball Brothers and possibly mystery manufacturers
Major industry trade show occurring ~1-2 weeks from episode date (mid-to-late October 2024); venue for major game reveals from JJP, mystery manufacturer, Pinball Brothers
Annual pinball tournament and trade show; only competition venue available to Zach and Josh as children; where Roger Sharpe initially forbade them from competing
Major industry event happening the day after this episode; venue for Elton John, Labyrinth, and other reveals
Annual pinball industry trade show in Chicago; currently occurring (episode broadcast day); venue for Elton John reveal, Labyrinth presence, Turner Pinball mystery reveal
Major annual pinball show run by Rob Burke in Texas; mentioned as complementary to Pin Brew
Historic pinball championship event where top competitive players gathered annually
Annual pinball convention in its 37th year; expanding to 66,000 sq ft at Renaissance Center in Schaumburg; largest gathering of manufacturers, designers, artists, and collectors; features factory tours, autograph sessions, and 400+ playable games
Major pinball competition where Raymond finished second in the same year he finished second at PAPA
Industry event; location of Elton John reveal and various game showcases; subject of criticism for media credential policies
Major industry show where new machines debut; Kaneda predicts Elton John will win and dominate showcase
Annual industry event; Colin gave a talk there; venue for past TWIPI award ceremonies and red carpet interviews
Annual industry event; American Pinball has major setup; David Fix is organizer; Kaneda not attending
Event where Chris Craft played Pulp Fiction pinball machine for the first time with positive experience
Upcoming event Don plans to attend on Thursday; context suggests fall/autumn timing
Annual pinball show happening this week; Kaneda banned from attending; major industry gathering
Major industry event referenced contextually where new games are revealed and community gathers
Annual major pinball industry event; hosts attending; experiencing attendance/machine count decline over years; upcoming Oktoberfest and other reveals planned
Annual October pinball industry event, normally timing for Stern Cornerstone releases
Industry event where Roger Sharpe gave seminar; hosts met with Zach and Josh Sharpe after the expo to discuss the film's accuracy.
Annual pinball industry trade show occurring in two weeks from podcast recording date; venue for four game reveals
Annual pinball industry event in Chicago, hosting Flipping the Script on Autism on October 20th, 2026
Annual pinball convention in Chicago, expanding event hall hours for 2026
2023 annual pinball trade show and community gathering, featured factory tours, media events, game previews
Annual pinball trade show where Butch Peel and David Thiel met Mark Ritchie and Play Mechanics team
Annual pinball trade show in Schaumburg, Illinois (Oct 19-22, 2026 for 38th edition); features Stern factory tours, artist autographs, large homebrew section, and American Pinball greenlight opportunity for selected homebrew games.
Annual pinball event where Nick Neitzel showcased the Tony Hawk homebrew and was discovered by The Electric Playground.
Annual pinball convention where Nick Moran has showcased Turbo Time for the second consecutive year.
Major industry event organized by David Fix; hosting restored Magic Girl as attraction
Major pinball industry event where Coleman displayed both Greek Gods and Atom machines
Annual Chicago pinball convention; Joel attended with family; mentioned for family members visiting
Venue for actor meet-and-greet related to Galactic Arcade Tank Force
Major annual pinball event where Don had booth; Rudy met Don here; Kaneda is banned from attending
Upcoming event in Allentown, Pennsylvania; expected venue for Pinball Brothers and other new game debuts
Annual pinball trade show and community gathering; 2025 edition featured record homebrew section, new commercial releases (Winchester, Harry Potter), and vintage game play area
Major pinball industry event occurring mid-October. Stern plans to reveal Metallica Remastered; influences X-Men's pre-October shipping strategy.
Industry event where Nudge Magazine is hosting a panel on AI art in pinball at 11 AM Saturday
Annual convention where Let's Make a Deal gameshow occurs; location for panel programming; context for the article's discussion of panel innovation
Industry reference point; Raza was displayed there; John Papaduke seen in recordings from this event
Major pinball event where Cassandra Peterson did extensive meet-and-greet with fans, signed merchandise
Annual October event where X-Men, Metallica, Alice in Wonderland, and other major releases expected to be revealed
Event Don plans to attend with cosplay outfit; Don states he is not banned
Referenced in corrupted segment; timing and context unclear due to transcription errors
Annual pinball trade show in Schaumburg, Illinois attended by Don for 3-4 days
Referenced as venue where Jon met Dave from Psychic Drive prior to MAGFest
Industry event where Don encountered Spooky Pinball's Bug and teased upcoming announcements
End-of-October industry event where hands-on Venom experience could shift community perception; cited as critical venue for word-of-mouth momentum building
Annual pinball convention in October; suggested venue for Stern's proposed James Bond charity poker tournament
Annual pinball convention held in Schaumburg, IL, founded in 1985, serving as the premier industry gathering
Annual pinball trade show in Schaumburg, Illinois; celebrating 40th anniversary in 2025; hosts plan to attend with factory tours
Annual pinball industry trade show and tournament where Rachel attended in 2023 as a non-competitor; described as hosting all the major pinball competitors
Upcoming industry event, Twin Peaks venue closed, mentioned as gathering point for community
Major pinball industry event; sold out in 4 hours; multiple stream participants attending; rooms still available at hotel
Major pinball industry event upcoming in a couple weeks; Don will participate in marketing panel discussion
Major pinball industry event; Don mentioned possibility of completing his custom machine in time for it
Pinball industry event where Don met Josh Root and were bunkmates
Major industry event; James Bond likely to be playable there; provides first-hand consumer feedback opportunity before final purchase decisions
Annual pinball industry show occurring imminently; expected venue for Metallica Remastered debut, homebrew game showcases, and Back to the Future announcement
Major annual pinball industry event; speaker references speaking engagement at Pinball Expo two years prior
Referenced as venue for Labyrinth's first major public showing
Industry event where Pirates of the Caribbean super jackpot shot was revealed and first played by SDTM hosts
Major pinball industry trade show referenced as catalyst for This Week in Pinball creating awards concept
Major pinball industry event; referenced as venue where podcast hosts gathered
Upcoming event; Rachel and Billy planning attendance; hotel booking underway; tribe gathering planned
Pinball convention/trade show; location for Ryan's Whitewater acquisition pickup; scheduled for upcoming date; major industry gathering
Major pinball industry event where Foghorn and Sally encountered Don Marshall; venue for networking and industry connection.
Major annual pinball industry event; opportunity for Glenn to network with Stern, Jersey Jack, and Spooky personnel
Major pinball community event that Scott Ian and Drew attended; described as excellent experience where Scott Ian met community members and felt celebrated
Major pinball industry event; host planned to attend with colleague Maddy for Thursday bump-in and full weekend coverage
Major pinball show where hosts plan to bring restored Laser War machine for display
Major annual pinball convention/show where tribe members gathered; Ari's first show experience; ran Wednesday-Sunday.
Annual pinball convention; hosts planning first attendance; major venue for game announcements and community gathering; expected to reveal Medieval Madness and other titles
Major annual pinball convention in October; Orby wants to attend but likely choosing Sanctum instead due to budget
November event where Martin Ayub conducts quizzes and records seminars; described as three-day recording/production commitment
Annual pinball trade show referenced by Jared as upcoming event where he hopes to meet community members like Michael Keogh.
Annual pinball event celebrating its 40th anniversary. Franchi plans to attend without table setup, focusing on socializing. Major announcement about his future planned for this event.
Major annual pinball convention/tournament; Ron attending Thursday evening through Sunday morning; features manufacturer seminars and game reveals
Industry event the host mentions attending and making social plans for
Annual pinball industry event held end of October outside Chicago; Pastimes Arcade plans to participate and haul machines there
Major pinball convention; Pintastic New England appears to be affiliated with larger Pinball Expo; venue for game demonstrations and industry panels
Industry event where Eric Meunier gave presentations; 2017 launch event for Pirates of the Caribbean mentioned
Annual pinball event in Chicago; Pinball Expo week hosting Sam Stern Army member appreciation party; expected to have event badges
Event host is attending; flying out Wednesday night; mentioned multiple times as upcoming commitment
Industry event attended by Kisco; previous year discussion about Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball generated interest/FOMO
Major pinball community event where Joe Balzer and Zach Sharpe met; venue for playtesting feedback
Major pinball convention; Poor Man's Tribe members planning to attend; Drew arriving Thursday, wife Friday
Recent industry event where Elton John was revealed; Kerry Hardy provided extensive coverage
Major annual pinball exhibition; Scott Ian unable to attend; discussed extensively as successful community event with high attendance
Annual pinball convention in Chicago where Battle of the Bells team tournament is held
Major pinball event where Rawdon saw completed Kelts prototype six months after TPF 2019
Major pinball convention; Foghorn and Sally plan to attend and meet with fans
Mentioned as past event where hosts played Elvira's House of Horrors and were positively surprised
Major pinball tournament where young players under 18 placed in top 4
Major pinball community event; IE Pinball mentions wishing they were attending and hopes viewers enjoy it
Major pinball industry event; referenced by chat regarding bathroom incident involving Drew.
Major pinball industry event; Poor Man's Pinball hosts plan to attend and potentially record drunk episodes
Recent gathering where Pinball Tribe members met; Foghorn reports positive experience; next year location TBD
Major pinball event referenced alongside Texas Pinball Festival as milestone event
American pinball tournament referenced as comparison for card format and game hospital logistics
Pinball event host recently attended; mentioned as recent positive experience
Major annual pinball convention; 2019 edition attended by multiple speakers; 2020 cancelled/affected by COVID; 2021 expected to happen; planned as Tribe meetup location; features new game reveals and industry personalities
Annual pinball industry event; location of third Gary Stern/Foghorn/Craft Brew Sally meeting in current year
Major pinball event in Chicago with tournaments and community engagement
Annual pinball industry convention held in 2019; featured tournament play, new game announcements, vendor exhibitions, and Hall of Fame inductions
Major pinball community event; host attended last year with 'tribe'
Major pinball industry event held in Chicago; Hall of Fame induction ceremony; location of Wizard jacket discovery
Annual pinball industry gathering where Mr. 68's name-tag prank with Pat Lawlor and Gary Stern incident occurred
Annual pinball industry convention and community gathering celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2009; established 1985; described as central meeting point for designers, artists, and players
Major annual pinball industry trade show and community gathering running for 25 years; features 200+ playable machines; organized by Mike Pacak and Rob Berk
Industry event where Kordek indicates he plans to speak about Norm Clark memorial; attended by pinball community and legendary designers
Annual pinball industry and enthusiast event; Martin Wiest attended starting in 1999; emphasizes factory tours and community engagement
Industry trade show and convention; Spooky Pinball attending with booth, staff, and games for sale; vendor setup begins Wednesday, public show opens Thursday
Major pinball industry trade show held in Chicago in October; Beast winners receive complimentary passes
Major annual pinball event; American Pinball announced contest there; hosting Bumper Blast Party for testing; homebrew showcase location
Major pinball industry event where Pat Lawlor made return appearance; venue for Pirates of the Caribbean demo
Major pinball industry trade show where WhizBang first publicly displayed Big Juicy Melons in fall 2009
Annual October pinball industry event; mentioned as conflicting with IAAPA scheduling
Chicago-based annual event where vendors showcase innovations and fans learn about pinball industry's future
Annual pinball tournament in Chicago area; Tim competed in October 2015 (36th place); attended in subsequent years
Major pinball industry show where Jack Guarnieri met Stern Pinball leadership and made distribution deals
Major industry event where Legends of Valhalla was showcased; venue for American Pinball Dream Challenge voting
Annual pinball industry event where unreleased games are sometimes revealed; referenced for leaks
Major industry event where Grant was introduced to executives and where Insider Connected signups were strong
Major pinball convention mentioned multiple times as upcoming event where merchandise and games will be available
Annual Chicago-based pinball event organized by Mike and Rob featuring tournaments, seminars, and networking; LTG :) considers it one of best pinball events
Annual pinball industry event where Schelberg made industry contacts and gained access to manufacturers
Major pinball event in Chicago this weekend (from Monday episode release); multiple new game reveals expected (Alien Ripley, Elton John rumor, Labyrinth confirmed); Pinball Olympics event occurring during expo
Held in Schaumburg, Illinois (not Chicago); featured new game releases; had seminars and tournaments; poor business location/placement for vendors; not recommended by Jess for business purposes
Show where Silverberg showcased Beavis & Butthead and gathered scoop-mechanic feedback
Major pinball industry event where Sathara made its official market debut and secured approximately 12 pre-orders
Annual show in Chicago; increasingly the primary venue for manufacturer game reveals and timing
Annual pinball and arcade expo in Chicago featuring homebrew games, competitive tournament play, and industry networking; Hans and Joe both attend
Major tournament event where Cliff Albert competed and encountered tournament scene culture
Referenced as upcoming event following this stream, location where host will meet up with Hilton Jones
Major pinball convention happening in October; Manu planning to attend
Major pinball convention; host confirming attendance with Manu as roommate
Annual pinball convention where Manu met Pinball Princess Jillian; major community gathering
Location where streamer played 007 against Mike Vinacore
Annual pinball convention in Chicago (happening the week following this stream), Manu plans to attend Wednesday-Sunday
Upcoming pinball event that George plans to attend; mentioned as being excited about it alongside We Are Pinball
Major industry gathering in Chicago; Doug's first attendance; showcased new games and classic machines
Major annual pinball convention; features Pinball Olympics and IFPA tournament; host skipping 2024
Chicago Pinball Expo happening mid-October (22nd), major pinball community gathering
Tournament venue where George played against unknown opponent named Raymond; featured Cyborg multiball strategy story
Industry event in Chicago where Scorbit demonstrated system on multiple games; turning point where manufacturers recognized value of Scorbitron technology
One of two largest pinball expos by size and scale; more business-oriented than Texas Pinball Festival; Doug attended in October
Major pinball event in Chicago area; George considering attending
Pinball industry event where merchandise like Black Knight vinyl was sold
Tournament where George won prizes twice; most recent prize: Godzilla LE
Major pinball industry event where George competed, streamed, and socialized with pinball community
Major pinball convention where Batman 66 was first shown to public in unplayable state; George Gomez demonstrated the machine
Event where hosts analyzed games and encountered George Gomez
Major annual pinball industry event occurring next week; George attending with streaming equipment
Event where Manu encouraged George to play updated Willy Wonka rule set
Major pinball industry event in Chicago where Aliens was shown non-functional but received positively; hosts attended and played demo machines
Major pinball trade show; expected venue for Elvira 3 product reveal; backup option mentioned when hosts could not attend Texas
Major pinball event; Jedi Gil confirmed attendance; mentioned as alternative venue where host may have met Jedi Gil
Annual pinball convention where hosts met Nightmare Before Christmas builder; mentioned as venue for game unveilings
Event where Elvira's House of Horrors was displayed (approximately 30 machines) and where Cassandra Peterson appeared
Major pinball industry expo; occurring in October same month as Pinagogo; Elvira House of Horrors expected to debut there
Pinball tournament/show event where hosts and guests played Pirates of the Caribbean prototype
Annual Chicago show; venue for Elton John reveal; site of Barrels/Stern/JJP competitive dynamics
Annual pinball industry trade show and convention where RetroRalph films Stern booth segment
Annual industry show where Kaneda experienced major new releases and community; setting for manufacturer feedback and gameplay evaluation
Annual industry event in Chicago with seminars, reveals, and player gatherings; hosts multiple manufacturer announcements
Event where some Galloping Ghost machines are currently on display
October event where Don plans to attend; Andrew offering table space for merchandise and meet-and-greets; Colin offering event opportunity
Major industry show ~3 weeks away; Kaneda expects significant announcements and game reveals; predicts American Pinball and Jersey Jack as big losers if they show nothing new
Major annual pinball show, Tommy attended two weeks before Final Battle episode recording
Annual October pinball convention in Chicago; hosts attended 2024 edition, featured Metallica reveal and homebrew showcase
Annual pinball trade show where mystery game company will debut Labyrinth machine in three weeks
Major pinball industry event where Metallica LE was revealed and immediately sold out
Annual industry event where Elton John and Labyrinth had major reveals; key venue for game showcasing and industry announcements
Upcoming October show in Chicago; described as 'kung fu fighting' competitive battleground for manufacturer reveals and announcements
Major annual pinball trade show where David Dennis obtained Dialed In comic; general reference point for industry gatherings
Major annual pinball tournament and trade show, hosts Big Bracket tournament format and classics tournaments, streaming partner with Fox Cities Pinball
Gaming expo in Phoenix; Jon Hey has panel scheduled (Sunday, noon-1am per typo in listing); next weekend from content date
2017 event covered in walkthrough video
Upcoming pinball convention where SDTM will compete in Bro Battle and interact with community
Major pinball event where host met Zach Sharpe; router issues during Nashville streaming from venue
Major pinball convention where SDTM plans to ship and distribute exclusive t-shirts; referenced as merchandise launch venue
Annual pinball convention where hosts expect American Pinball second game reveal
Major pinball convention where hosts played TNA; grand lake location mentioned for Nashville event
Annual pinball trade show where Matt Scott and Zach Sharpe plan to have a seminar and promote upcoming content
Referenced as upcoming event where hosts will make appearances
Major pinball industry event; SDTM hosts will conduct seminar with This Week in Pinball on Friday at 1 PM; new merchandise available there
Major pinball industry event where approximately 20 machines featuring Orion's Belt will be on display
2018 edition featuring game reveals, seminars, tournaments, 24-hour game room, vendor hall, and homebrew showcase
2018 annual pinball trade show and community gathering
Annual trade show where Monster Bash remake was revealed and played
Major pinball community event; Escher won Godzilla Premium Edition at previous Pinball Expo; George considering attending Texas Pinball Festival instead
Annual pinball convention where vintage machines like Cheetah Ridge with protective playfield coatings have been showcased
Mentioned as upcoming event; host indicates they will be attending and invites viewers to meet there
Annual pinball community event; will feature live Token Taverns screening with RetroRalph and other cast members attending
Annual industry event where similar Stern factory tours are available to the public; Jon encourages attendance
Major pinball/arcade industry event; Jeff was involved in rebooting it in 2018, 2019, and 2020
Referenced as 2023 event location where an initial story/interaction took place; major pinball community gathering
Industry event in Las Vegas where new arcade/ticket redemption games are showcased
Trade show in Las Vegas where RetroRalph saw VR Agent demo
Annual event in Illinois/Midwest; turning point for Ralph's entry into pinball community; featured arcade and pinball culture
40th anniversary event that Ralph plans to attend; major pinball industry conference
Annual pinball industry convention in Chicago celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024; features manufacturer showcases, factory tours, vendor booths, panel sessions, and community gathering
Annual pinball trade show and community event celebrating 40th anniversary in 2024, scheduled for October 15, 2024, featuring new game announcements and vendor displays
40th anniversary pinball trade show; merged with Video Game Summit; held in Chicago area
Major pinball industry event that RetroRalph recently attended and speaks very positively about
Annual major pinball industry convention and community gathering held in Chicago, serving as premiere announcement venue for new games and industry news
Annual pinball industry convention and tournament event; Jon attending to create content and connect with community
Annual pinball industry and community convention in Schaumburg, Illinois; largest gathering with major manufacturers, vendors, and content creators; approaching 40th anniversary; organized by Burke family
Pinball industry event attended by Jon approximately two years prior; catalyst for his entry into pinball collecting
Major pinball community event where players can hands-on test machines and decide on purchases
Location where previous marathon attempt of 55+ hours was achieved (last year); player was in reclining chair during attempt
Upcoming pinball tournament and event where DeadFlip has 'mega super awesome stuff to announce'; Jack teases hyped announcements for it
Major pinball industry event; Jack Danger plans to distribute custom merchandise there
Major pinball event in Chicago area (Wheeling) running Thursday-Sunday; features vendor machines, autographs, tournaments, and launch events
Annual pinball tournament and exposition in Chicago, runs for 4 days, features games and tournaments, upcoming event
Upcoming IFPA-ranked tournament with new game reveals (Walking Dead, Big Lebowski); runs Thursday through weekend
Pinball tournament and vendor event where this streaming coverage took place
Major pinball tournament event where Walking Dead and other games were played in competition. Jon mentions Pinball Expo Finals that lasted 10-12 hours.
Industry event where The Big Lebowski Pinball was playable in pre-alpha state
Upcoming pinball convention; DeadFlip planning to attend with streaming equipment and party room (reserved on Brad Stark's credit card); Walking Dead launch party scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m.
Major pinball event where Dead Flip previously streamed Walking Dead release party
Major pinball convention/event where Deadflip will stream live on October 27th
Annual pinball event in Chicago area where Walking Dead Pinball launch party is being held; features tournaments and machine demonstrations
Tournament/event where Iron Man was set with modified post configurations
Chicago-based pinball tournament and expo event, Wednesday-Sunday schedule
Referenced as comparison point for reveal experience; suggests official Avatar unveiling occurs/occurred there
Major pinball industry event where Game of Thrones, America's Most Haunted, and other new titles expected to be showcased
Annual pinball convention in Chicago area; typically held September/October; host plans to attend
Event where World Cup Soccer '94 machine was previously displayed without LED upgrades
Event where pinball marathon record was recently broken (35-40 hours)
Industry event where The Big Lebowski pinball was shown with incomplete code
Event where Oktoberfest was debuted and first broadcast by Jack