The 42nd annual Pinball Expo is open to the public, and one admission covers hundreds of machines set to free play. The organizers count more than 500 games, from U.S. makers and from Italy, Spain and smaller manufacturers. Saturday adds a 1pm autograph session with pinball designers and artists, and the hall stays open until 1am.
What to expect
A convention hall of vendors, manufacturers and free-play games, plus seminars, an IFPA-sponsored tournament and Women's, Kids 14 & under and Classics tournaments. Stern Pinball's 40th anniversary is a theme this year.
Good to know
- Convention hall hours: Thu noon–11pm, Fri 10am–midnight, Sat 10am–1am (Sunday).
- Kids 10 and under get in free.
- The Stern factory tour is Friday, Oct 16 ($35) and leaves by bus from the hotel.
- Pre-registration is recommended; on-site registration is available.
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Common questions
How much is a day pass?
$55 for Thursday or Friday and $60 for Saturday. A 3-day pass is $160, and kids 10 and under are free.
Are the games free to play?
Yes. The organizers say hundreds of machines are set to free play: pay one price, play all day.
When is the convention hall open on Saturday?
10am until 1am Sunday, per the Expo's hours page.