Posts by Joe Skibbie
CONVENTIONAL WISDOM
This year, Pinball Expo ’21 moves to an all-new home situated in one of the most dynamic suburbs of Chicago. The Schaumburg Convention Center is centrally located near a variety of upscale dining, shopping, and entertainment venues with hotel accommodations literally just steps away. Expanding to 60,000 sq. ft. to house over 70 exhibits, the…
Read MoreTHE BEST KEEPS GETTING BETTER: Pinball Expo To Mark 37th Year With Biggest Show In Its History
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. – Pinball Expo is back bigger and better than ever. Following last year’s virtual event, this year’s expanded brick-and-mortar show is poised to break records for attendance and exhibits along with a packed schedule that is drawing the game’s enthusiasts from every corner of the country and the world. Slated for October 27th…
Read MoreHow Robert Berk of Pinball Expo Is Helping To Make The Entertainment Industry More Diverse and Representative
An Interview With Edward Sylvan Edward Sylvan, CEO of Sycamore Entertainment Group It has become obvious, especially during these devastating past many months, that the entire population on this planet are inexorably connected. But so too, are we all part of our own special communities. And, as such, it is imperative that we recognize and…
Read MoreCELEBRATING PINBALL MILESTONES: This Year’s Event To Mark Major Historical Developments
SCHAUMBURG, ILL. – Pinball enthusiasts from around the world are set to flock to this year’s Pinball Expo for a special celebration. Currently slated to take place October 27th through October 30th, at the Schaumburg Illinois Convention Center, this year’s event coincides with two significant milestones in the game’s history. Not only does 2021 mark…
Read MoreSWEET HOME CHICAGO
For over 70 years Chicago, Illinois was the pinball capital of the world. But over 20 years ago the city lost its last manufacturer of the silverball. But instead of it being ‘game over’, new entries into the marketplace opened their doors. The result is that the majority of machines built today come from factories…
Read MoreHomeward Bound: 37th Pinball Expo Showcases the Largest Assortment of Unique Creations
SCHAUMBURG, IL. – There has been a revolution in the world of pinball in recent years. The reason is the emergence of a new generation of individual designers who are creating unique machines for themselves and close friends. And what might be seen as a hobby has actually resulted in a number of these “homebrew”…
Read MoreMILESTONE MOMENTS
This year marks the 45th Anniversary of both Chicago and New York City overturning decade’s old bans on the operation of pinball machines. The doors were finally opened allowing so many to enjoy the wonders of the silverball. But another anniversary deserves even more reason to celebrate. It was 150 years ago, on May 30th,…
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