Houston Arcade Expo is a major pinball and arcade trade show/convention held in Houston that has operated as both a vendor-focused industry event and a community gathering place. The event has evolved from a smaller, low-key prototype showcase venue (hosting Deep Root and RAZA unveilings in 2019) to a larger, multi-day continuous operation with competitive tournaments, live entertainment, and significant foot traffic. It serves as a strategic location for prototype debuts, manufacturer demonstrations, and community engagement, attracting both industry professionals and enthusiasts.
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Houston Arcade Expo will feature five James Bond Pro models
Houston Arcade Expo will feature five James Bond Premium models
Houston Arcade Expo uses red/blue session format splitting players' tournament time across two days to maximize socializing/drinking time
Event organized with involvement of Dan Ferguson in Houston, Texas
Upcoming pinball and arcade event where Nick Baldridge will attend for acrylic Golden Gate bingo machine unveiling and play lessons
Annual arcade/pinball festival founded in 2002, 20,000+ sq ft venue, held in late spring/early summer in Houston, Texas. Features pinball, arcade, console games, live music, cosplay, tournaments, and swap meet.
Scheduled for November 15-16, 2019; Deep Root Pinball will showcase Raza and Retro Atomic Zombie Adventureland prototypes for playtesting and data collection
Major pinball tournament in Houston area (HAAG—Houston Area Arcade Group); includes main tournament, women's tournament; known for party atmosphere and red/blue session format
Venue where Deep Root prototype of Raza was displayed with similar playfield to later version; Stephen Bowden observed earlier iteration without complete rule set
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Annual pinball tournament and exposition in Houston organized by Keith Christensen
Large arcade-focused convention with extended hours, party atmosphere; hosted the acrylic Golden Gate debut
Chicago-based pinball expo, more seminar-focused and regulated than TPF
Arcade/pinball event where Deep Root Pinball prototype was revealed; covered by Hardy with gameplay footage and reviews.
Event in November where Deep Root plans to showcase prototype machines for real-world testing data collection
Pinball tournament/expo scheduled for November; host plans to attend
Event in November where host played Raza prototype
Location where host played Raza prototype approximately one year prior to podcast (November 2019)
Recent event where Raza Dazal prototypes were exhibited; currently ongoing during recording
Arcade/pinball event November 15-16, 2019 in Houston, Texas; Deep Root selected location for Raza prototype reveal
Gaming event where RAZA prototypes were first publicly displayed
Previous public showing of RAZA approximately one year before November 2020 demonstration (roughly November 2019)
Major arcade and pinball convention held November 13-15, 2021 at Houston Marriott Westchase
Pinball and arcade event occurring Nov 10-12; location where updated Labyrinth code will be playable
Major pinball and arcade exhibition event held November 11-13, 2022 at Houston Marriott Westchase
Major pinball show; Cale's favorite show to work; noted for intense party vibe with Charlie and Keith; Electric Bat merch visible there
Arcade/pinball event in Houston area; part of spring 2024 event cluster; Keith Christensen is head of space according to Donovan
Arcade/pinball event where Rebecca and Jordan conducted a 2021 seminar on how to stream pinball
Upcoming pinball show; Multimorphic confirmed attendance; Gerry may attend depending on personal schedule conflict with son's birthday.
Annual pinball/arcade event in Houston. Denesi's favorite expo venue for casual community engagement and meet-ups. Previously hosted 2022 Space City Open tournament.
Trade show where Todd first met Jamie in 2021; location where Wormhole purchased Big Bang Bar from Museum of Pinball auction
Upcoming pinball tournament event in Houston with major competitive tournaments scheduled for October
Regional event in Houston. Austin Pinball Collective planning booth participation. Jamie recommends booth vendors attend.
20+ year old annual arcade/pinball event featuring ~300 games (50% pinball, 50% video); founded by Keith Christensen; major regional gathering
Major annual pinball and arcade expo held in Houston; includes Space City Pinball tournament; features week-long 'Week of Whoppers' tournament series; includes special events like late-night IHOP breakfast service; known for 'no jerk policy' community standard
Large regional arcade/pinball event featuring vendor booths, machine displays, and live tournament finals
Major annual pinball and arcade convention held at Westchase Marriott in Houston since 2017, founded in 2002. Features 330+ games, multiple tournaments, live music, and vendor booths. Scheduled for November 10-12, 2024.
Arcade and pinball expo in Houston where Grimaldi displayed his Felina machine
Major pinball/arcade convention in Houston; Wormhole and Quarter Drop operators seeking consultation from established arcade operators
Recent event featuring Labyrinth tournament with multiple machines
Current/recent event featuring playable Bond pinball. Colin McAlpine won tournament; Timmy placed third.
Arcade exposition where Rebecca participated in Bells and Chimes tournament; featured replica Battlestar Galactica arcade cabinet
November 2019 event where Deep Root exhibited two playable Raza prototypes
November 15-16 show where Deep Root promises RAZA playable units
Venue where Deep Root showed non-pin bar version of Raza approximately one year before interview (November show mentioned).
November 2019 event where Raza prototype was first shown to public
Annual Texas pinball tournament known for party atmosphere; organized by Phil Grimaldi with women's division led by Elizabeth Droné
Major Houston pinball and arcade event where Elizabeth serves on planning committee and runs tournaments; hosts Match Play events with multiple qualifying sessions
Pinball show in Texas that Marc Mandeltort favored and frequently attended; described as party-focused.
October 2017 tournament being converted to fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey relief; Phil is tournament director
Major pinball and arcade event in Houston, Texas; hosting RAZA prototype reveal next weekend; features multiple qualifying sessions for competitive play.
Major arcade/pinball show; Phil Grimaldi ran the event; location where Stephen Bowden experienced vision issues on Dialed In
Venue where Jamie is attending; Spooky brought multiple game units generating high foot traffic; Star Wars generated lower engagement
Upcoming pinball/arcade event in Houston featuring Bow Wow Wow performance and Scott Denise DJ set
Upcoming major arcade/pinball trade show where Raza prototype will be displayed; will feature staff recording data and fixing issues; low-key presentation approach
Small/previously unknown pinball show where RAZA prototype was unveiled; generated 560-person queue over 15-hour daily periods; strategic choice for proximity to San Antonio TPF
Event where Portal was being played; Brad Albright was vendor at show; gathering place for pinball community
Major pinball show in Houston operating continuously through nights with vendors, games, and competitive atmosphere; described as 'party show'
Location where Deep Root prototype was displayed and played