Quoted from marcand:I'm late to this thread, but I am coming to town on Friday late morning and leaving Saturday after 8pm. If I bring a game, it is too late in the convention to get a pass for the event? I usually bring game(s) to Pinball at the Zoo so this would be a first time bringing one to Expo
I would not see why it would, but space maybe short
Quoted from marcand:I'm late to this thread, but I am coming to town on Friday late morning and leaving Saturday after 8pm. If I bring a game, it is too late in the convention to get a pass for the event? I usually bring game(s) to Pinball at the Zoo so this would be a first time bringing one to Expo
Not too late! Just bring your game to the loading dock (to the left of the hotel) up the ramp and through the dock doors. There is a room there for registration. You will get an arm band to use while your game is there.
There will be people to lend you a hand and tell you where to go.
Quoted from chad:I would not see why it would, but space maybe short
I have never seen games turned away, even when John Petersen brought 50 EM games we set games up in the hall. This year with better dead game management, we hope to keep the free play room on point.
Quoted from CraigC:Not too late! Just bring your game to the loading dock (to the left of the hotel) up the ramp and through the dock doors. There is a room there for registration. You will get an arm band to use while your game is there.
There will be people to lend you a hand and tell you where to go.
not sure if it is worth it but might as well ask...
I will be there ONLY on thursday evening and leaving Friday by 9am.
I have a game coming to me at Expo parking lot (BMX) and would be able to put in free play but MUST take down and load up on Friday morning at 9am.
Is this an option?
Maybe there would be room to set up in Rob's room for the one night?
Thursday, no problem. Friday, I'm not sure. I would confirm with Andrew and Rob A if that is ok to make sure you can get out. Find us on Thursday and we can make sure you will be fine for Friday load out before you bring it in.
I would Think the best plan would be to leave it in the game hall and make sure we can get you access Friday morning (ping APB).
That's a neat game so would be great to get it on the floor.
Quoted from Whysnow:not sure if it is worth it but might as well ask...
I will be there ONLY on thursday evening and leaving Friday by 9am.
I have a game coming to me at Expo parking lot (BMX) and would be able to put in free play but MUST take down and load up on Friday morning at 9am.
Is this an option?
Maybe there would be room to set up in Rob's room for the one night?
Probably the machine I regret selling most, only behind Congo. Just couldn't justify BMX and Hardbody in a lineup of six.
Quoted from Gryszzz:Oh man I've been waitin YEARS to get a pic of me on my Redline doin a wheelie/bunny hop on top of a BMX machine. Hilty don't forget yer camera!
I knew you were a Redline rider! Another reason we get along!
Quoted from Whysnow:I knew you were a Redline rider! Another reason we get along!
Confirmed you can get out from the game hall Friday AM, no issues. Thanks for bringing a game! See you Thursday for your wrist band.
Andrew barney is in charge of the free play hall again. welcome back.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/expo-2019-free-play-area-looking-for-expo-staff#post-5232850
Last year it was too bright in the freeplay area most of the time. Can we get it this year where they turn off all the can lights and only have the big paper chandlers and wall sconces on? If that ends up being too dark bring the cans up slightly. The can lights are responsible for most of the glare on the glass.
Quoted from Pugsley:Last year it was too bright in the freeplay area most of the time. Can we get it this year where they turn off all the can lights and only have the big paper chandlers and wall sconces on? If that ends up being too dark bring the cans up slightly. The can lights are responsible for most of the glare on the glass.
Sure, you can always reach out to anyone staffing the free play room. Sometimes people are running around not fighting glare, so just grab someone and ask 
. Input is appreciated and I will try to remember.
Has anyone heard anything out of ColorDMD? In past years they offered free shipping/pickup at the show if pre-ordered. I sent them an email a couple of days ago asking and got no response. Will they have a table this year?
Time is running short. If you want to purchase a pinshaker shaker motor for show pick up and want to save on shipping, please contact me ASAP. We have to pre-ship these to the show and won't bring any that aren't pre-sold.
Details can be found on our product page.
https://lermods.com/shop?olsPage=products%2Fwilliamsbally-wpc-full-shaker-motor-kit
Any vendors bringing any NIB pins that could leave on Friday evening ? Something you bring along that is not set up for the show that can leave that night ?
Just coming on Friday. Missed expo last year but I have had a habit of coming home with something each year I have attended. Usually floor games but on one occasion I did go home with a nice NIB game. I suppose that could happen again.
Pinside meet and greet. JJ from game exchange is hosting it again. This time in a Suite @ the hotel. Food, Booze and games! see you ll there
Pinball Olympics Saturday 12-4 at bangerJ's
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/gauging-interest-in-pinball-olympics-saturday-of-expo
So cool. Auctioning off TNA #550 and a Medieval maddness LE #1 at the pinball life open house event at a zero reserve. Expo is really shaping up to be something special.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/med-madness-le-1-tna-special-550-pinball-life-jdrf-auction
Quoted from LTG:I'm all excited. My little heart is a flutter.
The mugs arrived !
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Whose ugly mug is being reflected?
Quoted from LTG:I'm all excited. My little heart is a flutter.
The mugs arrived !
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sneak peak?
Quoted from LTG:Some clown named Brad.
LTG : )
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Only the best for LTG!
Quoted from LTG:Here you go.
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can i buy a voul?
Project Pinball Silent Auction:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/pinball-expo-silent-auction
It continues to be updated with donations. Thank you everyone!
I'd like to encourage any EM fans or anyone who'd like to see how game devices work to stop by the Fun With Pinball exhibit (www.FunWithPinball.com). This will be the first time the exhibit has traveled to Expo. The exhibit will be set up away from the larger halls in the smaller, quieter Maple room. If devices aren't your thing maybe the Baseball game (https://www.funwithpinball.com/exhibits/games#Baseball) or the Magic City color wheel (https://www.funwithpinball.com/resources/magic-city-color-wheel) are. Stop by and say Hi.
/Mark
Quoted from MarkG:Fun With Pinball.
Isn't that why we all own and play these great games?
Quoted from littlecammi:Isn't that why we all own and play these great games?
but mark is a very good teacher at how things work! it's good to have someone at expo that will show people how common things on a pinball machine work! pictures from the Rockie mountain showdown that i was at.
20190525_111312 (resized).jpg20190525_111316 (resized).jpg20190525_111400_001 (resized).jpgIm bringing my Krull, I wont put it in the freeplay room, but ill put it in my booth. Come play a game and enjoy it
I will be at the event this year - Already got my room and ready as soon as my event is done which is this coming weekend for those that can attend
Quoted from RichieWrench:I will be at the event this year - Already got my room and ready as soon as my event is done which is this coming weekend for those that can attend
when is it this weekend?
Quoted from MarkG:I'd like to encourage any EM fans or anyone who'd like to see how game devices work to stop by the Fun With Pinball exhibit (www.FunWithPinball.com). This will be the first time the exhibit has traveled to Expo. The exhibit will be set up away from the larger halls in the smaller, quieter Maple room. If devices aren't your thing maybe the Baseball game (https://www.funwithpinball.com/exhibits/games#Baseball) or the Magic City color wheel (https://www.funwithpinball.com/resources/magic-city-color-wheel) are. Stop by and say Hi.
/Mark
Thank you in advance for bringing the exhibit--I'll be sure to check it out.
Quoted from bbaker2824:Free play machines getting packed up. Can't wait!![quoted image]
As someone who flys to the show from Florida, I want to thank all the guys who bring games for others to play. It is a lot of work to break down, load, transport, unload, set up and do it all over again 3 days later. 
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