Thanks to the support from Marco Specialties and FAST Pinball, an area has been set aside at Pinball Expo strictly for the display of these machines.

At last year’s Pinball Expo, we had the extraordinary privilege of welcoming a legendary group of industry pioneers to serve as judges for our Homebrew Competition. These are the creators, innovators, and visionaries who helped define the golden age of pinball and video games—and their presence elevated the entire experience for everyone involved.

We would also like to thank Joe Kaminkow and his friends from Williams Electronics for taking part and judging the entrants of this event and our sincere thanks go out to Eugene Jarvis, Paul Dussault, Larry DeMar, Ken Fedesna, Chuck Bleich, Ed Boon, and George Petro for lending their time, expertise, and passion.

Their insight, experience, and passion for great game design brought unmatched credibility to the competition—and inspired a new generation of homebrew creators to push the boundaries of what pinball can be.

And now, we’re proud to say… they’re coming back.

This year’s Pinball Expo will once again feature this all-star panel of Williams legends judging the best in homebrew pinball—celebrating innovation, craftsmanship, and the future of the game.

If you’re building, dreaming, or just love pinball—this is your moment.