Louisville Arcade Expo 2019 (March 1st-3rd, 2019)

Louisville Arcade Expo is back for its ninth year!

The Annual Louisville Arcade Expo is being held once again at the Triple Crown Pavilion at the Ramada Plaza in Louisville, KY, Friday March 1st - Sunday March 3rd, 2019. Three days of retro gaming - including pinball, video arcades, classic consoles and computers. We'll have costume contests, console tournaments, music, seminars, a charity raffle, and more!

New pinball machines from Stern Pinball, Jersey Jack Pinball and American Pinball will be available for free play.

Speaker, event and vendor announcements coming soon!

Discount hotel announcements coming soon!

Ticket prices are the same as last year.
Friday March 1: 2pm-midnight
Saturday March 2: 10am - midnight
Sunday March 3 10am - 4pm
Adults ages 11-up: $30 for Friday or Saturday. $25 for Sunday. $65 for a weekend pass.
Kids ages 0-10: free with adult purchase

Discounts given for online pre-registration. Pre-registration will begin January 1st, 2019!

Bring a full size pinball or arcade video game for free play and get a free admission for each game you bring! For every game you bring and every day the game is at the show in playing condition, you will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.

Interested in becoming a vendor for LAX 2019? Contact us on Facebook for availability and pricing.

Visit our website for more information: http://www.LouisvilleArcade.com
Find us on facebook at http://facebook.com/LouisvilleArcade or twitter @arcaderx
https://pinside.com/pinball/events/louisville-arcade-expo-2019

Please note: There will be no LAX pinball tournament for 2019. We're taking a break this year and are looking forward to doing another tournament in the future.
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#2 5 years ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Can’t wait! One of my must attend shows!!

#3 5 years ago

JAG

MadPole

Pinside+ Addict

11y 69,050 607 16

Let me know when you start putting together a Minion's List.
I'll be glad to volunteer some of my time over the 3 days.

#4 5 years ago

ZLM

ZMeny

Flip N Out Pinball

Evansville, IN

8y 174K 5,455 35 18 10

Looking very forward to it!!

#5 5 years ago

MAT

snyper2099

Cincinnati Pinball

16y 103K 7,645

Even though there is no official tournament, would it still be possible to have a strike format tournament on the games that are at the show?

#6 5 years ago

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ccbiggsoo7

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10y 91,050 6,063 37 10 2

Quoted from chuckwurt:
Can’t wait! One of my must attend shows!!

if I lived that close, id go too!

#7 5 years ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Quoted from ccbiggsoo7:
if I lived that close, id go too!

4:15 away for you. That’s plenty close. You won’t regret it!

#8 5 years ago

DDD

Dantesmark

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#9 5 years ago

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ccbiggsoo7

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Quoted from chuckwurt:
4:15 away for you. That’s plenty close. You won’t regret it!

tpf a few weeks later. can't swing both.

#10 5 years ago

BOB

bobukcat

Pinside member

9y 99,550 5,463

Looking forward to it!!

#11 5 years ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Quoted from ccbiggsoo7:
tpf a few weeks later. can't swing both.

Hear ya there. March is my busiest time of year. I can barely swing LAX.

#12 5 years ago

???

silver_spinner

AR Gaming Rentals (MI)

11y 77,550 3,046

wonder why no tourney?

2 weeks later

#13 5 years ago

REP

SkeebWilcox

Inactive member

Unknown

11y 77,400 244 111

Quoted from silver_spinner:
wonder why no tourney?

I just wanted to go back and see if my B Division trophy from last year had arrived yet...

#14 5 years ago

GRV

GravitaR

Pinside member

Saginaw, MI

12y 129K 2,920 31 71

Quoted from silver_spinner:
wonder why no tourney?

I could tell ya but all the thumbs down I'd get would put me 8ft under

#15 5 years ago

MOO

metallik

Pinside member

Cincinnati, OH

11y 117K 6,521 44

Quoted from GravitaR:
I could tell ya but all the thumbs down I'd get would put me 8ft under

Like that's stopped you before..

#16 5 years ago

GRV

GravitaR

Pinside member

Saginaw, MI

12y 129K 2,920 31 71

Quoted from metallik:
Like that's stopped you before..

Now that made me LOL.

#17 5 years ago

CSS

CoreyStup

Pinside member

Online tickets are now available for purchase!

CLICK HERE for online ordering with a discount coupon for Pinside members.

Until January 31st, Pinside members use coupon code "TOPPER" for $5/off each ticket.
Using the link above will automatically apply the coupon.

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#18 5 years ago

SMS

ViolinSteve

Pinside member

10y 86,550 817 8

Looking forward to it! Good times. Cheers, friends!

#19 5 years ago

LBO

rlbohon3

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6y 62,300 344 9 10

Are there plans to eventually post a listing of machines expected to be there? My friend has four pins he brought last year plus one of mine. I have three to bring now along with his four. I wasn’t sure if there was a way to sign up to bring games.

#20 5 years ago

BIL

wrd1972_PinDoc

PinDoc Restorations

Richmond, KY

10y 84,300 1,324 8 3

Agree with ^.

Will there be a list of machines being brought, added to the website? Website looks kind of bare for 50ish days out.

#21 5 years ago

CSS

CoreyStup

Pinside member

We'll be posting more details soon as they are all finalized. Game list, vendors, console tournament details, etc. It's all coming, I promise!

We will also be announcing online registration for bringing games within the next week. Hopefully that will make it easier to check in on Thursday and Friday with machines in tow.

#22 5 years ago

GIC

goingincirclez

GIC Pinball

9y 116K 2,835 27

So who's bringing what to the show?

Unfortunately my situation is different this year: my accomplice and trailer buddy just had his first kid and may not make it at all. And my own soldier of a van has... finally earned the right to be questionable. Between us that's up to 7 games that may not make it.

Even though me having 3 put me under more stress than I cared for, my wife pointed out we'd need to bring 4 games to get our girls in free this year... I pointed out that renting our own trailer to do so would make that a wash. So it's all very tentative for me this year, but I still hope to bring something. (If someone is bartering space and passing through Frankfort en route to Louisville and could help, let me know!)

My girls are proud of the Bad Cats they helped restore and customized the playfield on, so I'm considering bringing that somehow (but I really need the proper linear target). If the van lives I have room for one more, leaning toward Expo ('68 EM) again since it's easy to move and a little weird.

Unfortunately Torpedo Alley and Space Shuttle both have fragile parts I'd rather not risk ATM (unobtanium plastics on TA, and my original displays on Shuttle are getting weak even with the 90V voltage drop). My WW is bolted to the floor. Dr. Who is almost bolted; there's always one at the show anyway... but if someone is looking to buy one for desperate money, my wife might be persuaded to bring/sell. That leaves Firepower, Space Station, and/or Old Chicago as possible return candidates if my transport situation frees up.

Can't wait to get the juices flowing again though... the chaotic last few months have kept me locked out of "pinball" and the Cincy / NKY groups, but this show is always a highlight of our year and I'm looking forward to seeing show regulars and friends again!

#23 5 years ago

EVN

evanc

Pinside member

8y 50,550 103 4 10

I hope to bring at least two pins and 1 vid. Right now it's Batman 66, TWD prem, and Donkey Kong Jr.

#24 5 years ago

ERW

chuckwurt

Sadly I have to go to STL right after the show so no games being brought by me this year. I’m pissed!

#25 5 years ago

LBO

rlbohon3

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6y 62,300 344 9 10

I'm hoping to bring 3 pins; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (brought it last year but have improved it some), High Speed 2: Getaway (LEDs and extra lights, poly bands, cleaned up a bunch), and my most recent game, Firepower (LED'd, poly bands, like new except for most inserts are cupped in a little). Another friend is planning to bring 4 games (Funhouse, Bugs Bunny Bday Ball, Ship Ahoy, Trade Winds; all in awesome shape). I'm planning on borrowing an enclosed trailer that will hold 6 games so we're planning to put 6 in there plus 1 in the back of my SUV. It'll be packed. Can't wait. Last year was my first expo. I was at Pincinnati last month but didn't bring a game. Pincinnati was a blast and I'm really looking forward to this year's Louisville expo.

#26 5 years ago

DJP

Sea_Wolf

Pinside member

5y 85,550 1,809 16 7

I’m there. First drink is on me at the sports bar inside the Ramada. IHOP, Liquor Barn and lots of lodging close to the event. Just stay away from the Red Carpet, unless you’re into used syringes and bedbugs.

#27 5 years ago

DDD

Dantesmark

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Ill brang somethin fo sure

#28 5 years ago

Backyardace

Pinside member

7y 44,150 343 2

Are many pins/arcades up for sale at this show?

#29 5 years ago

DDD

Dantesmark

Pinside+ Frequent

Yup

#30 5 years ago

JAG

MadPole

Pinside+ Addict

11y 69,050 607 16

Haven't decided on which games to bring.
In the running are:
- BOPP
- EBD
- F14
- NBAFB
- CFTBL
- GB premium
- Diamond Lady (if I can get it operational in time)

#31 5 years ago

CSS

CoreyStup

Pinside member

Interested in bringing games to Louisville Arcade Expo for free-play?

Each game brought to LAX Friday thru Sunday receives a free weekend pass for you or your family to enjoy the event!

Sunday after the show, we give awards for Best Arcade and Best Pinball. Each game is entered to win door prizes too!

Click Here and we'll get you registered. You'll get a confirmation email you can use to update later.

Thanks!

#32 5 years ago

EVN

evanc

Pinside member

8y 50,550 103 4 10

Just registered my three. Corey, is the rated R cleland sound package on TWD ok or should I swap code? Not sure it'll be audible with show noise but just thought of it.

#33 5 years ago

LBO

rlbohon3

Pinside+ Frequent

6y 62,300 344 9 10

Cool. I just registered my games. Will there be a way at some point to see a list of what games are registered? Looks like the link at the end of registration just shows the games I registered. Again, really looking forward the expo.

#34 5 years ago

CSS

CoreyStup

Pinside member

I'll collect a list in a week or two and post it to the website. If the list is harvested too early, people assume that's it and are sad.

If anyone has any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to PM me here or on FB.

#35 5 years ago

BIL

wrd1972_PinDoc

PinDoc Restorations

Richmond, KY

10y 84,300 1,324 8 3

Quoted from goingincirclez:
So who's bringing what to the show?
Unfortunately my situation is different this year: my accomplice and trailer buddy just had his first kid and may not make it at all. And my own soldier of a van has... finally earned the right to be questionable. Between us that's up to 7 games that may not make it.
Even though me having 3 put me under more stress than I cared for, my wife pointed out we'd need to bring 4 games to get our girls in free this year... I pointed out that renting our own trailer to do so would make that a wash. So it's all very tentative for me this year, but I still hope to bring something. (If someone is bartering space and passing through Frankfort en route to Louisville and could help, let me know!)
My girls are proud of the Bad Cats they helped restore and customized the playfield on, so I'm considering bringing that somehow (but I really need the proper linear target). If the van lives I have room for one more, leaning toward Expo ('68 EM) again since it's easy to move and a little weird.
Unfortunately Torpedo Alley and Space Shuttle both have fragile parts I'd rather not risk ATM (unobtanium plastics on TA, and my original displays on Shuttle are getting weak even with the 90V voltage drop). My WW is bolted to the floor. Dr. Who is almost bolted; there's always one at the show anyway... but if someone is looking to buy one for desperate money, my wife might be persuaded to bring/sell. That leaves Firepower, Space Station, and/or Old Chicago as possible return candidates if my transport situation frees up.
Can't wait to get the juices flowing again though... the chaotic last few months have kept me locked out of "pinball" and the Cincy / NKY groups, but this show is always a highlight of our year and I'm looking forward to seeing show regulars and friends again!

I will be going through Frankfort to get to the show, from Richmond. But we will be towing a 10 foot covered trailer with 6 machines in it, and one in the back. So I cant accommodate anything under those conditions.

But last year we did rent a 10 foot u-haul truck, and it worked great. BUT...it cost us nearly $400 IIRC. Obviously that's pretty expensive for us. But it would be noticeably cheaper rental from Frankfort. I suspect it might even be less than $200...just to give you an idea. Not sure if thats in your price rang though.

If we did not have the trailer we have, we could have worked something out with a truck. But to even split the cost at $400 3 ways. It would be a bit more than we would want to spend this time. Last year was extremely expensive for us.

I truly hope you can find some transportation though. Might consider a tow-behind 10ft. U-haul trailer.

#36 5 years ago

BIL

wrd1972_PinDoc

PinDoc Restorations

Richmond, KY

10y 84,300 1,324 8 3

BTW: we are bringing:

Williams Funhouse (With a couple new mods that are sure to be a big hit)
Bally Bugs Bunny Birthday ball
1976 Gottlieb Ship Ahoy
1960 Williams Trade Winds
Williams High speed 2 - Getaway
Data East Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Williams Firepower (nearly mint condition)

And yes they are already registered.

#37 5 years ago

CSS

CoreyStup

Pinside member

Louisville Arcade Expo, Retro Shop and Marco Specialties are teaming up for 2019 to offer show discounted Stern machines for pre-sale starting today!

Games will be shipped to LAX, unboxed and setup for free-play in the Marco tent for the duration of the show. This is a great opportunity to get a new Stern game with just a few days of play on it. Shipping and sales tax are free too!

Louisville Arcade Expo will also provide a free weekend pass with each game!

Games available:
Munsters Pro
Deadpool Pro / Premium
Iron Maiden Pro / Premium
Guardians of the Galaxy Pro / Premium
Star Wars Pro / Premium
Batman Premium
Ghostbusters Premium
Metallica Pro / Premium (Monsters)
Star Trek Vault Pro / Vault Premium
AC/DC Vault Pro / Vault Premium / Luci

Click here to email Tony at Retro Shop (http://retroshopky.com) for more information on pricing and availability. All orders must be in and paid for before February 8th or the games will not be delivered in time.

The fine print:
- Quantities of some games are extremely limited.
- Games must be pre-ordered and paid in full on or before February 8.
- Games will be setup and set on free play for the entirety of the show.
- You're responsible for breaking down, packing up and transporting the game after the show ends on Sunday at 4:00 pm.
- All sales are final. No upgrades/downgrades.
- Credit cards will incur an additional fee. Check/money order/wire transfer is best.

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#38 5 years ago

JSW

WeirPinball

Pinside+ Addict

Middletown, OH

11y 106K 5,871 12 4

After missing pincinnati - can't wait for this one.

#39 5 years ago

GRV

GravitaR

Pinside member

Saginaw, MI

12y 129K 2,920 31 71

Very tempted to take this offer up of a show game. Thanks for offering it.

#40 5 years ago

DDD

Dantesmark

Pinside+ Frequent

Great deal!

#41 5 years ago

JAG

MadPole

Pinside+ Addict

11y 69,050 607 16

Quoted from WeirPinball:
After missing pincinnati - can't wait for this one.

How's your back doing?

#42 5 years ago

JSW

WeirPinball

Pinside+ Addict

Middletown, OH

11y 106K 5,871 12 4

Quoted from MadPole:
How's your back doing?

I can get around pretty good yet - no lifting, but so much better...

#43 5 years ago

BOB

bobukcat

Pinside member

9y 99,550 5,463

OP
Quoted from CoreyStup:
Louisville Arcade Expo, Retro Shop and Marco Specialties are teaming up for 2019 to offer show discounted Stern machines for pre-sale starting today!
Games will be shipped to LAX, unboxed and setup for free-play in the Marco tent for the duration of the show. This is a great opportunity to get a new Stern game with just a few days of play on it. Shipping and sales tax are free too!
Louisville Arcade Expo will also provide a free weekend pass with each game!
Games available:
Munsters Pro
Deadpool Pro / Premium
Iron Maiden Pro / Premium
Guardians of the Galaxy Pro / Premium
Star Wars Pro / Premium
Batman Premium
Ghostbusters Premium
Metallica Pro / Premium (Monsters)
Star Trek Vault Pro / Vault Premium
AC/DC Vault Pro / Vault Premium / Luci
Click here to email Tony at Retro Shop (http://retroshopky.com) for more information on pricing and availability. All orders must be in and paid for before February 8th or the games will not be delivered in time.
The fine print:
- Quantities of some games are extremely limited.
- Games must be pre-ordered and paid in full on or before February 8.
- Games will be setup and set on free play for the entirety of the show.
- You're responsible for breaking down, packing up and transporting the game after the show ends on Sunday at 4:00 pm.
- All sales are final. No upgrades/downgrades.
- Credit cards will incur an additional fee. Check/money order/wire transfer is best.[quoted image]

Good thing you're not offering this on CGC games too or it may just be too good for me to pass up on and I don't really have room for another game right now!

#44 5 years ago

jasonpaulbauer

FabUnlimited

Columbus, IN

12y 52,650 631 6 27

Just sent a check for one of the show games. good thing Feb is a short month.

#45 5 years ago

DDD

Dantesmark

Pinside+ Frequent

Lemme guess... munsters

#46 5 years ago

jasonpaulbauer

FabUnlimited

Columbus, IN

12y 52,650 631 6 27

Quoted from Dantesmark:
Lemme guess... munsters

nope

#47 5 years ago

MAT

pinhacker71

Pinside member

Verona, KY

11y 40,050 354

Anyone bringing a WOZ to sell at Louisville?

#48 5 years ago

DDD

Dantesmark

Pinside+ Frequent

Deadpool?

#49 5 years ago

CSS

CoreyStup

Pinside member

Still planning on bringing a game to the Expo? Get it registered here today!

As of today, here's what games have been registered.

Arcades
Asteroids Deluxe
DDR EXTREME
Virtual on 2
Puzzle fighter
Soul Calibur
Daytona USA or Daytona USA 2 power Edition
Donkey Kong - Cocktail
Pac-Man/Ms. Pac-Man combo
Polybius
Fix it Felix, Jr.
Tutankham
Tekken 2
Final Fight
Crystal Castles cocktail
Wonderboy
Space Invaders cocktail
Donkey Kong 3
Millipede
Dragon's Lair
Space Ace
Cobra Command
Star Wars
Star Trek
Gauntlet
Millipede Cocktail
Capcom Bowling
Bobby Orr Power Play
Ms. Pacman cocktail
Donkey Kong Jr
Atari Football
Super Chexx Bubble Hockey
Bubble Bobble
Bad Dudes
Ladybug
Gate of Doom
Rough Ranger
Ataxx
Commando
Ghosts and Gobblins

Pinball
Flintstones
Hurricane
Black Knight
Star Trek (Data East)
High Speed
Comet
NBA fastbreak
Bon voyage
Gladiators
Star Wars (Data East)
Medievil Madness (original)
Joust
Rat Race
Varkon
Iron Maiden premium
Star Light
Warlok
Valiant
Slick chick
Gorgar
Back To The Future
Bad Cats
Expo (1968)
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Funhouse (Williams 1990)
Bugs Bunny's Birthday Ball (Bally 1991)
Ship Ahoy (1976 Gottlieb)
Trade Winds (1962 Williams)
Eight Ball Deluxe
NBA Fastbreak
F14 Tomcat
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Diamond Lady
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Getaway: High Speed II
Firepower
Batman 66
The Walking Dead (Premium)
Capcom Breakshot
Gottlieb Silver Slugger
Hyperball
Last Action Hero
Spooky
Blackout

#50 5 years ago

ERW

chuckwurt