Quoted from callaway15:I'm in MI and have gone to Expo and PinCinatti and really enjoyed them. I'm wondering if I want to make the trip to go to TPF this year. What are people's thoughts? Is it worth it? Is it too crowded? Can the experience still be good missing out on the Embassy rooms and having to stay somewhere else close?
I’ve stayed an the Hyatt across the street, it’s a five minute walk. Given the Embassy rooms are at the other end of the building from the exhibition hall it’s probably the same distance to get from room to TPF. I’ve also stayed at an Air BnB a short drive away for about $30/night and that was ok for the price.
If you love pinball you’ll love the show. Vendors of all kinds, pins on free play, fellow pinheads, seminars, likely a swap meet, top players competing in the Stern Pro Circuit event, Multimorphic pins available.
Come to the show and volunteer for a couple hours, it offers yet another perspective on the hobby. Every show can use more people who want to help others have fun.