Call for Games for Houston Show 11/8 & 11/9 !!!

Please email your games you want to bring to [email protected]
And we will get you on the list and in the spot for arcade glory!
http://www.arcadecenter.com/showgames.asp

BRING A GAME FOR A PASS ENDS 10/31/13!! So hurry and let us know ASAP!!
Each arcade/pinball game you bring you can get a show pass

Thanks again for you guys support!

Get a discount for prepaying early.
http://www.arcadecenter.com/prepay.asp

Discounted rooms are available.
http://www.arcadecenter.com/hotel.asp

I hadn't seen a Maverick at the Houston Expo before.
Good to see some Dallas and Austin guys coming to the Houston show.

Can't wait to hear about the guest speakers.

Hopefully Joystix will bring a couple of Pro edition machines.

Now if only there could be a pinball expo in the Austin area roughly in July. A major pinball event every 4 months in Texas would kick some butt.

Actually, I think Keith may have sold his Joust. Have to get back to you on that.

I'm trying to get Dan to allow us to pick up his Hercules and take it to the show. It is not as nice, but still would be cool to have his there being it is in decent shape.

Safecracker and Orbitor 1 gets my vote.

I don't see it on any of the game lists from 2010 to 2013.

Good to see that Orbitor 1 plastic sets are available for those project games that someone may run across.

http://www.marcospecialties.com/pinball-parts/13C-165-XX

Latest news from the postings a few minutes ago.

Pinball designer Steve Ritchie and Artist Dirty Donny Gillies will be at the show Nov 8th & 9th in Houston Texas!
Steve will be speaking Friday night and both will be signing autographs on Saturday.
Donny will also be bringing some killer swag for sale!
Bring Donny’s art and any of Steve’s pinball merch for them to sign!

Also returning speakers from last year will be so far!
Multimorphic will be returning to show off their p3 platform!
Darrell Spice Jr will be by to give us updates on his Atari Home Brew projects!
Joe Crookham will be back to discuss cabinet replacement!

Also we will be opening the doors on noon Friday!
That is an extra 6 hours of fantastic fun for everyone!

Waiting for a few more to confirm!

Get ready to party!!!!!!
November will be here before you know it!

Registration and more info at http://www.arcadecenter.com

Hoping some more people add to the game list this week. I am trying to make sure if I bring more, I don't want to bring a duplicate game. So far there are only 6 people bringing the allegedly 18 listed games.

http://www.arcadecenter.com/showgames.asp

How about it Marc? Decided on which ones you will be bringing?

I know I will not be duplicating SC. Many people looking forward to seeing that one at the show.

I'm very excited. We have a bigger game room to fill this year. Hopefully, with the guest speakers coming this year that will help to bring some more to next year's show.

It would be nice if CoinTaker can make it out one year.

Wow. Unbox that MOPLE at the show. That will be something to see.
Did I read that right?

Wow!! We have 24 pinball machines listed already, 3 of them being Metallica machines.

http://www.arcadecenter.com/showgames.asp

BRING A GAME FOR A PASS ENDS 10/31/13!! So hurry and let us know ASAP!!
Each arcade/pinball game you bring you can get a show pass

Still working on getting an Atari Hercules to the show. Hopefully, I will know on 9/1 if I can get Dan to let us take it there for him.

I will also vote for Genesis.

Awww...the speculation continues. Star Trek will be the next Stern game and it will/will not have a LCD screen.

http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/so-when-is-the-next-stern-game-out

I'm hoping he will let us guys bring it if he didn't have to physically move it.
Hercules would make a good tournament machine?

Would regular tokens work? Could it be good to keep the SC tokens at home and use generic tokens at the shows.

I'm sure you could figure something out but how pissed would you be to work your way to a Magic Token to get just some generic turd.

Good point. Originality at its finest. Looking forward to playing that game.

In the mean time, just trying to do some adjustments to the BSD that I took to the Expo last year. It has red and blue 4-LEDs from Pinball life in the GI. It sure lights up a dark room

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It sure is one fast playing game, especially with the shorter lightning flipper bats.

I see SafeCracker made it to the game list today. There will be some happy people at the Expo.

Not yet. Still working on that. I assumed I was going to see Dan at a 9/1 party.
Now I need to contact him soon since I have an urge to go work on a couple of his games at the pinball museum that he was having some issues with. I'm lucky to only be 30 minutes away from that place. Just hate working all day on Saturday, as I am today and likely next Saturday.

Your help is very much appreciated. I hope you get some time to play some games too.

Anyone else bringing any unique games to the Expo?
I have another chance to talk with Dan tomorrow about the Hercules.

I sent a message to Keith to find out if he still has a Joust Pinball. If nothing else I should find out Saturday 9/21.

Marc, are you still bringing Orbiter 1?

Turns out pictures of the actual Star Trek machine look much better.
Some pictures from the Stern assembly line.
http://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/picture-of-a-real-stern-star-trek#post-1108006

Well, Keith no longer has his Joust pinball. I don't know anyone else in Houston. Can you bring yours Marc?

I think I remember counting 70 pinball machines there last year. I helped keep many working as I could as they went down and I had access to keys.

Well, that is what you recall reading. I talked with him on the phone, sounds like he may be bringing 4 machines. Maybe 3, if Hercules ends up being one of them.

And those are the type he plans on bringing.

I just got home from Dan's place. I can't talk him into letting us take Hercules to the show.
He actually is planning on taking a rare and unusual Viza War pinball.
http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2753

Sweet !!! Game 2 for Marc.

With Dan it seemed he had some trouble getting in his place with the normal sized front door. He talked about turning the cabinet sideways to get inside.

Marc was pretty interested in bringing his Hercules until I mentioned I was trying to get Dan's there.
Now I'm stuck. Hoping Marc will consider bringing his out to the show.

I can help, but by all means, I can't handle it by myself.
Already see 3 Metallica machines on the game list so far.

The game is at his play house, not at his actual house.
It doesn't sound like it is leaving for any reason.

Well, with only 36 pinball machines on the list so far, looks like Hercules will have plenty of room.

Rob Anthony will here there again this year selling parts and repairing boards.
http://www.arcadecenter.com/Exhibitors.asp

If I read this right, so will Multimorphic will be showing the P3 again.

Orbitor 1 is now on the game list. Thank you, Marc.
http://www.arcadecenter.com/showgames.asp?search=Pinball

Just heard last night from the owner that Pinball Magic will not make the show since it sold.
Someone is bringing a Hyperball.

http://www.arcadecenter.com/showgames.asp

That is correct. I counted 70 pins last year at the show. Total with the arcade games and console games, should have been about 180 items there. We did have to turn away at least 7 machines due to running out of room. Had to make sure Illinois Pinball had enough room for the pinball parts that Gene had brought.

With the expanded room this year, we hope not to turn away any machines.

I had my Pinball Magic at the show last year along with Twilight Zone, Earthshaker, Corvette, and Bram Stoker's Dracula.

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I was quoted as having 12,000 sq ft for the game room and the tournament area.
Vendors will be in a separate area this year.

Safe Cracker is on the game list.

Keith mentioned that to me. I also was thinking 8,000 sq/ft.

Marc, I'm still trying to find out where you ate that one year and went home sick (even to the ER) before the Expo weekend was even over. I got sick last year (should have went to the ER) from Sunday breakfast at the hotel upon load out. Since I was the only one, I must had gotten hold of some dirty utensils or plate/glass. Took 3 days to recover from that.

Probably not something I should have posted here, but what can I say.

As soon as I ate that breakfast, I felt a fever coming on before making it back over to the machine to break down. I headed for the bathroom within 20 minutes after that fever started.

It really could have happen at any restaurant, but it sure took me out quickly.

Golden Cup?

Haha...Barry is right in on the correction. Thanks Barry!! Sounds like you know the place very well.
There are many good places to eat near the Expo right down 290 within 4 miles.

Also Twin Peaks is near there along with Denny's and TGI Fridays.

Oh yeah, I seem to recall a Texas Roadhouse near the Expo as well.

Wondering if Marc is considering bringing Hercules again since it fell through with Dan letting us bring his for him.

Maybe next year then. Looking forward to playing everything you will be bringing this year.

I'd figured he would go for it if he didn't have to move it.
He mentioned not wanting the hassle of seeing anyone get it out of the standard size door.

Oh hell yeah!!! Hercules is making it to the Expo!!!
Thank you Marc for showcasing your machine.
This will make this year's Expo EPIC.

http://www.arcadecenter.com/showgames.asp?search=Pinball

50 pinball machines and counting.
34 days to go until it's SHOWTIME!!!!

It's nearly SHOWTIME.
Good to see a Hercules at a bigger and better Houston Arcade Expo.

Figured the lunch or dinner on me at the Hotel hooked you into bringing it.

Hey Borygard,
What type of parts you plan on bringing out this year?
Will you have some colored cliffy post "rubbers" ?

What game are you bringing out of your lineup?

Thank you for the email TigerLaw. I look forward to playing your game.

So far, it only seems to be a few machines at the show with a ColorDMD installed.
I see Attack from Mars, CFTBL, STTNG, and then Popeye with the sigma mode installed.

I look forward to playing it. Thank you for showcasing it.

Just announced on FB that Marco Specialties will have a booth with us this year!
I can imagine they will bring at least one new Stern Star Trek.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-Arcade-Pinball-Expo/223834217626840

Good news!! Dan is bringing a head-to-head Viza War pinball to the Expo. It is very similar to the Joust pinball.
This one has a really cool feature. You hit the middle shot and it disables the opponent's flippers for a set time.
It is a real fun game.

http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?id=2753

Some more machines were posted last night and just a bit ago. Up from 116 to 151.
Breakdown - 65 pins and 75 video games.

http://www.arcadecenter.com/showgames.asp?search=Pinball

When is that due out?

Parts vendors usually sell things a bit cheaper at the Expo than they would on their website.
Though Marco doesn't normally bring parts, but you can order on their website at the Expo and receive free shipping.

Checking on the t-shirt now.

Appears that we might be able to see t-shirt pictures on Sunday.

If you are bring a game(s) please email [email protected] the list.

BRING A GAME FOR A PASS ENDS 10/31/13!! So hurry and let us know ASAP!!
Each arcade/pinball game you bring you can get a show pass
all for sale games are FREE THIS YEAR!

http://www.arcadecenter.com/showgames.asp

Cosplay Costume Contest during the Expo!!!

Get your Cosplay on and win a trophy!

Get ready to rumble!!!
Time to get your super cool Costume on and strut your stuff at the Houston Arcade expo! To Qualify for the contest you can be ANY character from any Coin-Op Arcade game or Pinball This includes themed pinball’s and arcade games!

So all you Elvira's, Iron Men, Medieval Madness’s, or Tronsters get on down here! Woot! there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies based on Originality, Detail, and general awesomeness!

The judging will take place 8pm on Saturday! so you need to be at the show at that time to be judged!

http://www.arcadecenter.com/cosplay.asp

One more day to register your machine(s) for a free pass.

If you are bring a game(s) please email [email protected] the list.

BRING A GAME FOR A PASS ENDS 10/31/13!! So hurry and let us know ASAP!!
Each arcade/pinball game you bring you can get a show pass
all for sale games are FREE THIS YEAR!

http://www.arcadecenter.com/showgames.asp

I hope Marc has figured out what his other 2 machines will be that he is bringing.

Starship Fantasy of CPR will also be at the Expo.
http://www.starship-fantasy.com/

As well as RottenDog.

T-shirt design.
http://www.arcadecenter.com/prepay.asp
Pre Order Shirts $17.00
Prepay Only!
To reserve a Shirt for the show, we will not be selling them at the show
You have to be present to pick up your shirt, we will not ship them.

Last day for free show passes for bringing games.

If you are bring a game(s) please email [email protected] the list.

BRING A GAME FOR A PASS ENDS 10/31/13!! So hurry and let us know ASAP!!
Each arcade/pinball game you bring you can get a show pass

Very nice!! I will owe you that dinner or lunch for bringing Hercules.

Well, I'm more of a steak person actually. Though Red Lobster has some good chicken.

Thank you hassellcastle for bringing Genesis.

95 pinball machines listed. Still not too late to put games on the list that you want to bring.

http://arcadecenter.com/showgames.asp?search=Pinball

Ticket pre-pay and Shirt orders end Tuesday 11/5 Morning!!!

If you wait and buy tickets at the door
$20.00 a day $30 for a weekend Pass, Kids 4 and under are free!

http://www.arcadecenter.com/prepay.asp

Playfield glass is usually only available from Illinois pinball, who also will be there.
They now sell different color playfield rubbers. I recall seeing green and purple.
These are supposed to have the same bounce as the white ones.

Ticket pre-pay and Shirt orders end Tuesday 11/5 Morning!!!

If you wait and buy tickets at the door
$20.00 a day $30 for a weekend Pass, Kids 4 and under are free!

http://www.arcadecenter.com/prepay.asp

Among the 100 pinball machines listed, there should be a WOZ, 2 new Stern Star Trek and 5 Metallica pins that I hope will make an appearance.

That sure is a nice collection of games you are bringing, Marc.

Thursday load in for the Expo starts noon until midnight.

http://arcadecenter.com/loadinfo.asp

I actually owe him a lunch or dinner (not the hotel food) for bringing out Hercules!!!

Depends on what game you are looking for...or get addicted to.

Looking forward to seeing some pictures posted of the game room tomorrow early afternoon.

The game room is not overflowing already is it? I still have my 6 pins to bring in with another guy's 5, then still have Marc's Hercules and 5+ pins as well loading in Friday morning.

Let the games begin!!

2 hours until the Expo starts.

Thanks again to Marc for bringing his Hercules to the Expo along with the many other machines. Hercules seemed to be a constant playing machine. You helped to make this year's Expo EPIC !!