Get ready for our action packed 40th Year!

We're going to rock your socks off from beginning to end!

Highlights of the 2024 show:

We have expanded to a massive 100,000 sq ft show floor for this year's event!!

Tuesday

  • Tour of Chicago Gaming
  • Visit to Galloping Ghost Arcade, Home of over 1,000 video arcade games
  • Movie Night
    • Movie 1: Tommy (PG 1975)
    • Movie 2: Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (2022)

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

  • Event Hall open 10am - midnight
  • Seminars throughout the day

Saturday

  • Event Hall open 10am - 2am Sunday
  • Seminars throughout the day
  • Entertainment featuring: The Vindys and 7th Heaven

HUNDREDS OF PINBALL MACHINES SET FOR FREE PLAY!

PAY ONE PRICE - PLAY ALL DAY!

The Longest Running Pinball Show

Pinball merch

Show off your Pinball love with hoodies, t-shirts, tote bags, plushies and more!

Pinball Expo 2023 was a blast!

Thank you to everyone who participated!

We want your photos!

Pinball Expo wants to share your memories of past shows at our 40th Anniversary - taking place October 15-19th, 2024!

Please email photos and messages to info@pinballexpo.com to be a part of the fun!

SEE YOU AT PINBALL EXPO 2024!

- Rob & Brigitt Berk, David Fix, & The Pinball Expo Team

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BE A PART OF PINBALL EXPO HISTORY!

Attention pinball fans! To celebrate Pinball Expo’s historic 40th show we are proud to present “The Adventures of Flippy” - a commemorative comic book all about our favorite Pinball Expo mascot!

But that’s not all! We are opening up this issue to include fan submissions and stories, which means YOU can have your story and drawings included in this special issue! If your content is selected you will also receive FREE ADMISSION TO PINBALL EXPO 2024!

Contact Rob Berk for more information and to submit your ideas. Good luck!

*Terms and conditions apply. Pinball Expo reserves the right to refuse submissions and retains the right to any content published.

The longest-running pinball event is Pinball Expo which has run 39 consecutive years! Pinball Expo will be holding its 40th year event held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois on October 15-19, 2024.

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ANNOUNCING THE NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE!

Pinball Expo is offering a unique opportunity to showcase your new and innovative products to the pinball world!

Make it a pinball adventure to remember!

Want to attend the Pinball Expo? Check out our ticket and package options!

Event schedule

View the Schedule of Events for Pinball Expo

Pinball Expo will feature an IFPA sponsored pinball tournament. Additional tournaments will include the Women's, Kids 14 & under, and Classics!

This year we expect a record breaking show. We have an all-time high in interest and commitment in the number of new and old vendors coming to Pinball Expo.

Pinball Expo boasts hundreds of machines made in the USA as well as Italy, Spain, and other parts of the world. Low production and obscure manufacturers will also be on display.

From Pacman and Donkey Kong to slot machines and jukeboxes, this year's Expo will expand to include them all.

Returning to Pinball Expo this year will be video game consoles, seminars, and vendors. From Atari to Xbox, all will be covered!

Come meet, converse, and get an autograph and picture with your favorite pinball designers, artists, and authors.

We offer hours of learning opportunities from our seminar speakers and industry personnel.  Stay tuned for upcoming announcements!

Quantities are limited to the first 100 people!

Meet at the convention center escalators. Buses will load around 12:00 Noon

Meet at the convention center escalators.
Buses will load around 9:00 am

1 Ticket is inclueded with every Advanced & Post Registration Package. This link is only for purchasing additional tour passes.

Meet at the convention center escalators.
Buses will load around 9:00 am

BUMPER BLAST

We are proud to announce that ENTERRIUM (formerly Level 257) will open its 40,000 square foot entertainment venue to host the BUMPER BLAST 2024 on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:00PM-10:00PM

All advanced and on-site full registration attendees will be treated to a FREE night of food, fun, and camaraderie. Your visit to Enterrium includes:

  • Bus transportation from the hotel to Enterrium and back. Bus leaves hotel beginning at 6:45PM and runs until its final return at 10:00PM
  • Appetizers
  • Soft Drinks
  • Cookies & Assorted Desserts
  • Fruit Skewers

2-Hour Game Card

($25 value!) Pinball machines, Arcade Games, Redemption Games, Video Machines and Bowling lanes

CHECK OUT THE ENTERRIUM PRE-EXPO FLIPOUT TOURNAMENT!
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ENTERRIUM is hosting their very own PRE-EXPO FLIPOUT TOURNAMENT at their facility on Wednesday, October 16th! It’s sure to be blast so sign up today to take part in the fun!

And there’s more! ENTERRIUM is opening its doors to Pinball Expo attendees to enjoy pinball, games, food, and fun! Come on down and catch up with old friends and meet new ones too at this upscale restaurant, bar, and arcade in Schaumburg, Illinois! The entire facility will be open with pinball machines, arcade machines, bowlers, and more available to play at no charge using the game cards that will be provided!

ANNOUNCING THE FREEDOM TO PLAY PINBALL TOURNAMENT!

We're thrilled to announce that Inclusive Gamewerks and Project Pinball are joining together to host the first ever FREEDOM TO PLAY PINBALL Tournament at Pinball Expo! Inclusive Gamewerks' unique controller design is built to be played by everyone - with no limits and no obstacles for those with disabilities! Come down to Pinball Expo for this incredible event! Pinball will truly be accessible for everyone!

PINBALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE

Jersey Jack Pinball is playing an important role in the advancement of care and treatment at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Jersey Jack will be raffling a new-in-box pinball machine at Pinball Expo with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago - raising vital funds to support the nearly 239,000 patients receiving care each year and helping to create a healthier future for every child. The winner will chose from either a brand new Godfather or Toy Story 4 machine and Jersey Jack Pinball will also cover the shipping costs for US residents - so make sure to be there to support this great cause! Tickets can be purchased during Pinball Expo at Jersey Jack Pinball’s booth.

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Make-A-Deal

Let's Make a Deal!

Come join us for our version of LET’S MAKE A DEAL! There will be banter, and fun, and PRIZES. Also there will be easy Pinball challenges. All can play – You may leave with PRIZES or ZONKS!

Wearing a costume may give a small advantage but is not required. You may want to have stuff in your pocket like: Playing cards, a comb, dice et cetera.

YOU CAN WIN PRIZES!

(Lots of Prizes)

MEET THE LEGENDS OF THE ARCADE!

Pinball Expo is proud to welcome the Legends of the
Arcade! Jeff Lee (the father of Q*Bert and designer for many
arcade classics), Brian Colin (creator of Rampage, Spy Hunter,
and dozens more!), and Paul Niemeyer (the original artist of
Mortal Kombat) will all be in attendance at Pinball Expo,
so come meet the Legends in person!
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WAREHOUSE SALE! EVERYTHING MUST GO!

Hey Pinball fans! Gameroom Superstores is holding a massive silent auction of over 30 pinball machines at Pinball Expo. Once an opening bid is placed these machines are guaranteed to sell - everything must go! Own the pinball machine of your dreams!
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Praise For Pinball Expo

Roland M.

"You have made my dream come true meeting Steve Ritchie & Larry DeMar. Thank you!"

Callie S.

"Thank you for a very fun first Pinball Expo! We has an amazing time and you certainly put on a great event!"

Andy S.

"Hi Rob! Thank you SO much again for this past weekend, what a fantastic event!"

Attention Homebrewers!

Do you have the next big idea in pinball? Are you a homebrew builder who wants to see your ideas come to life? Bring your homebrew machines to the next Pinball Expo!

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Congratulations to our 2023 World Cup Champions: The Phoenician Flippers!

Rabih Dahdouh and Andrew Wilkening, of Team Phoenician Flippers are our 2023 World Cup Champions and recipients of the custom embroidered Tournament Champion Jacket!
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Attention Pinball Players from Around the World!

We wish to make it more accessible for the non-rank players so that more people have the opportunity to compete with a chance to win.

Eligible participants must be ranked below the top 1,000 IFPA players. Don’t know your ranking? Click here to check.

Do you think your team has what it takes to be World Champions? Countries from around the globe are sending their best to decide who’s best in the Annual Pinball Expo World Cup Tournament! Represent your country with pride and take on the top competition in the world!

MAY THE BEST TEAM WIN!

Participants must reside in the country they are representing. Dual citizenship will not be considered.

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Pinball Expo adopts a family friendly ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY.

Pinball Expo adopts a Zero Tolerance Policy with regard to actions or behaviors that disrupt the atmosphere and livelihood of the exposition, such as but not limited to: actual or threatened acts of violence; physical, emotional or sexual abuse or bullying; possession of any items that is generally considered as or intended to be used as a weapon; possession of any illegal substances or alcoholic beverages; and other inappropriate or potentially harmful actions or behaviors; disregard to the instruction of Pinball Expo Staff. This policy applies to all Pinball Expo events and activities (including online or social media activities), as well as to all individuals involved with or participating in Pinball Expo events and activities (including staff, volunteers, panelists, guests, participants, vendors, and press).

Pinball Expo reserves the right to refuse admittance to, or remove any person from Pinball Expo that fails to comply with this Zero Tolerance Policy.

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We Want your games!

Bring your games to Pinball Expo and receive free admission! And this year we're UPPING the ante, and bringing just ONE pinball machine is all it takes for a chance to win a BRAND NEW STERN PINBALL MACHINE in the box valued at over $8,000 if your ticket is drawn! And the more games you bring the more drawing entries you receive, increasing your chance to win!

ShipMyPinball will be at the Pinball Expo to provide shipping services to help you get home delivery of a show purchased pinball at a great price with full insurance coverage!

Family Fun For Everyone!

TAKE A PICTURE AND GET AN AUTOGRAPH FROM YOUR FAVORITE PINBALL DESIGNERS, ARTISTS, AND AUTHORS AT THE AUTOGRAPH SESSION!

2021 TWIPY Award winner!

Favorite Pinball Event

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Guinness BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS

PINBALL EXPO, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

As long as we have fingers that can press a button, pinball will be fun.

As one of the most prestigious pinball events in the world, Pinball Expo has been chosen by many pinball manufacturers as the site for official "world premieres" of new pinball titles.

WE MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION in 2021!

Check out this video to get a sneak peek of our beautiful, new location! We'll see you there for Pinball Expo 2024!

MEET THE CAPTAIN FROM CAPTAIN’S AUCTION WAREHOUSE!

Chris Campbell of Captain's Auction Warehouse will be headlining one of Pinball Expo's many illustrious seminars! Come and see Chris in person at Pinball Expo!

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Magic Girl

MAGIC GIRL IS BACK... IN A BIG WAY!

Pinball Expo is pleased to announce that not one,
but TWO complete in-box Magic Girl pinball
machines will be available for sale at Pinball Expo!
Come on down to the show for your chance to
own a piece of pinball history!

Meet Flippy's Family!

Last year Pinball Expo unveiled its very first official mascot - Flippy! We never expected the little guy would have such a big impact and flip his way into the hearts of Pinball Expo fans around the world! To mark the anniversary of this special occasion Pinball Expo will be introducing more members of Flippy’s colorful family at Pinball Expo! We’re sure you’ll love them just as much!

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SEE THE CREATIONS FROM AYSCRIM STUDIOS IN CANADA!

Philippe Gregoire from Ayscrim Studios will be showing off his unique brand of pinball reel clocks at Pinball Expo! You’re sure to be amazed by these inventive creations!

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BOB CUNNINGHAM IS COMING TO EXPO!

Bob Cunningham from As Found Arcade Machines is coming to Pinball Expo for the first time ever! Bob is bringing a huge haul of games including pinball machines, video games, EM arcade machines, and many more surprises - too many to list! And there’s more - Bob will be raffling Exidy’s Crush Roller and William’s Make Trax, so be sure to be there! This is Bob’s first visit to Expo and he wants to make it one to remember!

CHECK OUT THE FIRST ANNUAL VIRTUAL PINBALL TOURNAMENT!

Pinball Expo will be the site of the inaugural Virtual Pinball Retro Gaming Tournament! Combining pinball and video games into one competition, this brand new event is sure to become a yearly tradition at Pinball Expo!

MEET THE MAKERS!

Meet and chat with homebrew and custom pinball machine designers and teams! Each homebrew game on exhibit will be accompanied by its creator on Friday afternoon from 2 - 4pm, offering you a chance to learn more about the process of creating custom pinball machines from the makers themselves!

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Seminars! Seminars! Seminars!

Pinball Expo is clocking in with over 40+ HOURS of seminars - WOW! No other pinball show in the world offers the shear extent, quality, international scope, and educational access to so many luminaries in the field of pinball - truly a category in which Pinball Expo stands as #1. Pinball Expo will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to see, learn, and be entertained by the greats of this industry - check out the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS to see who will be at the show!

SEE WHO ATTENDED LAST YEAR'S SHOW

PINBALL EXPO VENDORS AND SUPPORT

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CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Join us at the longest running pinball show!  If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.

 

ABOUT PINBALL EXPO

Pinball Expo is the brain child of Rob Berk who grew up playing pinball. His dream was to recognize his heroes – the pinball designers and artists that created the games he loved. With the help of Bill Kurtz and Mike Pacak, Pinball Expo became a reality, taking place in Chicago, the home of pinball. Founded in 1985, Pinball Expo is the longest-running event dedicated to pinball.