Thank you to all attendees, fans, vendors and pinball factories for participating in the 2024 Pinball Expo!
We experienced our largest show to date, which included close to 400 international attendees! Other highlights included:
- Over 110 speakers
- Over 120 vendors
- Tours of 4 different pinball factories
- The largest representation to date of over 40 home-brew machines
- A vendor hall and free play area featuring close to 425 machines
- Our first and extremely successful 1930s pinball display and tournament
- An auction from Chris Campbell of Captain’s Auction Warehouse
- And so much more!
Special thanks to Todd Friedman of the Video Game Summit for joining us this year!
Click below for a recap of the Pinball Expo 40th Anniversary!
HUNDREDS OF PINBALL MACHINES SET FOR FREE PLAY!
PAY ONE PRICE - PLAY ALL DAY!
Pinball merch
Show off your Pinball love with hoodies, t-shirts, tote bags, plushies and more!
Make it a pinball adventure to remember!
Want to attend the Pinball Expo? Check out our ticket and package options!
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.
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!
Meet at the convention center escalators. Buses will leave at noon.
Meet at the convention center escalators.
Buses will leave at 10:00 am.
Attendees will load buses throughout the day at a preselected time. More information coming soon
Meet at the convention center escalators.
Buses will leave at 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:
All International Registered Attendees only are invited to arrive at 6:00 pm. Buses will leave at 5:45 pm. *Attendees can also drive themselves.
Doors open at 7:00 pm for Registered Full Package Attendees. Buses will leave at 6:45 pm if transportation is needed.
Buses will shuttle guests back and forth until the last bus leaves Enterrium at 10:00 pm.
Full dinner buffet includes appetizers, main course, desserts, and soft drinks. *Cash bar available.
2-Hour Game Card
Pinball Machines, Arcade Games, Redemption Games, Video Machines and Bowling Lanes
Praise For Pinball Expo
Anthony Pepe
"I can't thank you enough for such a wonderful experience at the Expo. Your hospitality, staff and the entire production was stellar in all aspects. I really appreciate your invitation to the show and look forward to next year already! "
Dan Yarrington, Pinball Tycoon
"Thank you to the entire family for all the hard work you put into the show this year especially.
Rachel and Cale
Electric Bat Arcade
"I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for the absolute best Expo ever. I know it’s an amazing amount of work and your hard work and the hard work of everyone that helps put this show together was very much appreciated. Thanks Rob! "
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!
Congratulations to our 2023 World Cup Champions: The Phoenician Flippers!
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.
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.
TAKE A PICTURE AND GET AN AUTOGRAPH FROM YOUR FAVORITE PINBALL DESIGNERS, ARTISTS, AND AUTHORS AT THE AUTOGRAPH SESSION!
Meet Flippy's Family!
A few years ago 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!
Seminars! Seminars! Seminars!
Pinball Expo clocked 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 provided a unique opportunity for attendees to see, learn, and be entertained by the greats of this industry - check out the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS from last year’s show to see who presented.
SEE WHO EXHIBITED AT THE 2024 SHOW
Click on the logo to access their websites.
2024 RETRO GAMING VENDORS
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 the pinball industry.
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