Reminder biggest pinball expo yet coming Oct 12to 16

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#1 7 years ago

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mikepin

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REMINDER FOR THE
32nd Annual PINBALL EXPO!
Westin Chicago North Shore • Wheeling, (Chicago) Illinois

October 12th - 16th, 2016

WE WANT YOUR GAMES AT EXPO!

We will offer a day's admission for each game you bring or a $30 credit per game, per day against whatever admission package you would buy. Please call or email Mike at a 330-518-3141 or [email protected] with any questions, or you can just bring the games any time Wednesday afternoon, or anytime Thursday and Friday.

This promises to be the biggest and most exciting Pinball Expo in 32 years!

PINBALL EXPO 2016 Updates!

**The STERN EPIC 30th ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA (OFF SITE) WHICH
WILL BE SPECTACULAR, BUT AT THIS POINT IS SOLD OUT**
Visit: https://www.tilt.com/tilts/stern-pinball-epic-30th-anniversary-extravaganza for more details

**ADAM WEST (The Original Batman) will be onsite at EXPO for a PRIVATE meet and great Friday Afternoon. You will need to talk to your Stern Distributor for details on this event.**

**Also, some surprises by Joe Kaminkow which has formed a joint venture with Stern called KAPOW PINBALL**
We will have Jersey Jack Game #3 (Name Unknown At This Point) Designed by Pat Lawlor
(Based on Pat and Jack's past history, it should be exciting & there will be a few of those machines there to play!)
AS well JJP will have Hobbit and Wizard of OZ available to play

Heighway Pinball will showcase their new game "Aliens

- We expect to have at least FIVE NEW GAMES seen for THE FIRST TIME at this year's Pinball Expo
- We will have the NEW STERN Batman 66 which is showing new technology using 2 LCD displays (one in the back box and one on the playfield).
- We will have Jersey Jack Game #3 (Name Unknown At This Point) Designed by Pat Lawlor
(Based on Pat and Jack's past history, it should be exciting & there will be a few of those machines there to play!)
- Heighway Pinball will showcase their new game "Aliens"
- PPS/Chicago Gaming will announce and probably be showing their next remake. This is after Medieval Madness!
- Multimorphic/P3 - we're sure they'll have something new to show us.
-FAST Pinball will have some exciting new games to show
-Maybe Spooky Pinball will show up with something
-And there's even a rumor that a J-POP Game may surface!

Over 150 Games on
FREE PLAY
with a day’s admission!
Pinball Expo offers the greatest variety of activities and events of any pinball show!

The vendor hall will be open on:
Thursday at 6PM until Midnight
Friday from 10AM until Midnight
Saturday from 10 AM until Midnight as well Sunday Morning.
The vendor hall will remain OPEN during seminars, banquet, and tournaments, but will NOT be open over night.

The game hall will be open all night Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as in the past.

Tour the 110,000 square foot ultra-modern NEW STERN Pinball Factory. See their latest games, and meet the founder Gary Stern!

Meet Jersey Jack and the production team behind their latest game.

See and play the latest boutique custom pinball machines at the Vendor Hall.

· Play well over 150 pinball machines in the expanded Vendor Hall

· Meet both present and past pinball industry people at the Autograph Session.

· Visit our large Vendor Hall featuring over 40 different vendors selling everything from parts and books to back glasses and machines...and much more!

· Enter the Two-Player Team Tournament on Friday. Visit http://www.slam-tilt.com/expo/ for complete details and to register.

· Enter the Flip Out Tournament open to both young and old with the chance to win a BRAND NEW Stern Pinball Machine as the grand prize.
Experience four days of educational seminars from a wide variety of presenters.

· See our FREE Website Web Sheet showing games wanted or for sale.
Visit: http://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqfyRwsaFsdjdGlWdURTOWJRTlpTY0VZSkttd0NRcmc&hl=en_US#gid=0
for more information.

Attend the LTG Presentation featuring Lloyd Olson and the surprises it offers!

Play the World's Largest Pinball Machine made by Atari, Hercules!!!
This rare and seldom seen game will be available for FREE PLAY
throughout the entire show.

Expo 2016 On-Site Game Repair Available
Pinball Expo will have a team of game repair technicians including
Rob Anthony (314-766-4587) to fix your games and boards.

See our website for the complete PINBALL EXPO 2016 SCHEDULE!
http://www.pinballexpo.net/

THE HOST HOTEL, WHICH IS THE WESTIN, IS SOLD OUT

We have a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2600 Lake Cook Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015
Phone 847-374-0260
Fax 847-374-0535
Re: Pinball Expo
The Group Will Receive The Following Rates
Wed. October 12, - $99 Standard Room
Thurs. October 13, - $99 Standard Room
Friday October 14 - $99 Standard Room
Saturday October 15th - $99 Standard Room

When you call the above phone number to reserve your room, please mention PINBALL EXPO

See www.pinballexpo.com for all details and to register. There is still exhibit space available and we welcome you to bring your games to show or sell.

*** Also mark your calendars for another great pinball show OHIO PINBALL SHOW next March. See http://ohiopinballshow.com/ for all details.
If you have any questions please email or call:
Mike Pacak : (330) 518-3141 [email protected]

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#2 7 years ago

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MrBally

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Quoted from mikepin:
This promises to be the biggest and most exciting Pinball Expo in 32 years!

Over 150 Games on
FREE PLAY
with a day’s admission!

· Play well over 150 pinball machines in the expanded Vendor Hall

·

Will you offer a refund of the daily admission fee if any of the above are not experienced by a guest? If there are 150 machines (all on free play; those that vendors won't let someone play don't COuNt.) and only 125 are working/playable; will a cash refund be offered?

Guests will only accept cash refunds at the event. We apologize for any inconvenience. An ATM is located near the host hotel's gift shop.

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#3 7 years ago

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cavalier88z24

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A J pop GAME?

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#4 7 years ago

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Quoted from mikepin:
Expo 2016 On-Site Game Repair Available
Pinball Expo will have a team of game repair technicians including
Rob Anthony (314-766-4587) to fix your games and boards.

probably a year late with that one too ...

rd

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#5 7 years ago

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pinballaddicted

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We had one pinball expo in Sydney Australia. It was outstanding and we loved it! Hopefully more to come or we will have to organise a trip to the USA.

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#6 7 years ago

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Quoted from cavalier88z24:
A J pop GAME?

Was surprised to see that as well. Sure seems strange.

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#7 7 years ago

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MrBally

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Quoted from mikepin:
REMINDER FOR THE
32nd Annual PINBALL EXPO!
Westin Chicago North Shore • Wheeling, (Chicago) Illinois
October 12th - 16th, 2016
WE WANT YOUR GAMES AT EXPO!
We will offer a day's admission for each game you bring or a $30 credit per game, per day against whatever admission package you would buy. Please call or email Mike at a 330-518-3141 or [email protected] with any questions, or you can just bring the games any time Wednesday afternoon, or anytime Thursday and Friday.
This promises to be the biggest and most exciting Pinball Expo in 32 years!
PINBALL EXPO 2016 Updates!
**The STERN EPIC 30th ANNIVERSARY EXTRAVAGANZA (OFF SITE) WHICH
WILL BE SPECTACULAR, BUT AT THIS POINT IS SOLD OUT**
Visit: https://www.tilt.com/tilts/stern-pinball-epic-30th-anniversary-extravaganza for more details
**ADAM WEST (The Original Batman) will be onsite at EXPO for a PRIVATE meet and great Friday Afternoon. You will need to talk to your Stern Distributor for details on this event.**
**Also, some surprises by Joe Kaminkow which has formed a joint venture with Stern called KAPOW PINBALL**
We will have Jersey Jack Game #3 (Name Unknown At This Point) Designed by Pat Lawlor
(Based on Pat and Jack's past history, it should be exciting & there will be a few of those machines there to play!)
AS well JJP will have Hobbit and Wizard of OZ available to play
Heighway Pinball will showcase their new game "Aliens
- We expect to have at least FIVE NEW GAMES seen for THE FIRST TIME at this year's Pinball Expo
- We will have the NEW STERN Batman 66 which is showing new technology using 2 LCD displays (one in the back box and one on the playfield).
- We will have Jersey Jack Game #3 (Name Unknown At This Point) Designed by Pat Lawlor
(Based on Pat and Jack's past history, it should be exciting & there will be a few of those machines there to play!)
- Heighway Pinball will showcase their new game "Aliens"
- PPS/Chicago Gaming will announce and probably be showing their next remake. This is after Medieval Madness!
- Multimorphic/P3 - we're sure they'll have something new to show us.
-FAST Pinball will have some exciting new games to show
-Maybe Spooky Pinball will show up with something
-And there's even a rumor that a J-POP Game may surface!
Over 150 Games on
FREE PLAY
with a day’s admission!
Pinball Expo offers the greatest variety of activities and events of any pinball show!
The vendor hall will be open on:
Thursday at 6PM until Midnight
Friday from 10AM until Midnight
Saturday from 10 AM until Midnight as well Sunday Morning.
The vendor hall will remain OPEN during seminars, banquet, and tournaments, but will NOT be open over night.
The game hall will be open all night Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as in the past.
Tour the 110,000 square foot ultra-modern NEW STERN Pinball Factory. See their latest games, and meet the founder Gary Stern!
Meet Jersey Jack and the production team behind their latest game.
See and play the latest boutique custom pinball machines at the Vendor Hall.
· Play well over 150 pinball machines in the expanded Vendor Hall
· Meet both present and past pinball industry people at the Autograph Session.
· Visit our large Vendor Hall featuring over 40 different vendors selling everything from parts and books to back glasses and machines...and much more!
· Enter the Two-Player Team Tournament on Friday. Visit http://www.slam-tilt.com/expo/ for complete details and to register.
· Enter the Flip Out Tournament open to both young and old with the chance to win a BRAND NEW Stern Pinball Machine as the grand prize.
Experience four days of educational seminars from a wide variety of presenters.
· See our FREE Website Web Sheet showing games wanted or for sale.
Visit: http://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqfyRwsaFsdjdGlWdURTOWJRTlpTY0VZSkttd0NRcmc&hl=en_US#gid=0
for more information.
Attend the LTG Presentation featuring Lloyd Olson and the surprises it offers!
Play the World's Largest Pinball Machine made by Atari, Hercules!!!
This rare and seldom seen game will be available for FREE PLAY
throughout the entire show.
Expo 2016 On-Site Game Repair Available
Pinball Expo will have a team of game repair technicians including
Rob Anthony (314-766-4587) to fix your games and boards.
See our website for the complete PINBALL EXPO 2016 SCHEDULE!
http://www.pinballexpo.net/
THE HOST HOTEL, WHICH IS THE WESTIN, IS SOLD OUT
We have a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2600 Lake Cook Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015
Phone 847-374-0260
Fax 847-374-0535
Re: Pinball Expo
The Group Will Receive The Following Rates
Wed. October 12, - $99 Standard Room
Thurs. October 13, - $99 Standard Room
Friday October 14 - $99 Standard Room
Saturday October 15th - $99 Standard Room
When you call the above phone number to reserve your room, please mention PINBALL EXPO
See http://www.pinballexpo.com for all details and to register. There is still exhibit space available and we welcome you to bring your games to show or sell.
*** Also mark your calendars for another great pinball show OHIO PINBALL SHOW next March. See http://ohiopinballshow.com/ for all details.
If you have any questions please email or call:
Mike Pacak : (330) 518-3141 [email protected]

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#8 7 years ago

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Quoted from cavalier88z24:
A J pop GAME?

Someone found the empty cabinets at the hotel's lost and found, so they're getting dragged out again.

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#9 7 years ago

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Shapeshifter

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This is the year to go!

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#10 7 years ago

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MrBally

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Paradise, NV

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Quoted from Shapeshifter:
This is the year to go!

Sure it is. Two years ago it was supposedly great, I had to miss it. Last year was going to be better, it had a poor amount of working machines, but the rest of the event was pretty good.

This year it is being over-hyped so the jury's out. I reserved a room awhile ago but may skip it this year.

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#11 7 years ago

APB

APB_Enterprises

APB Enterpries

Huntley, IL

12y 58,400 435

Quoted from MrBally:
Will you offer a refund of the daily admission fee if any of the above are not experienced by a guest? If there are 150 machines (all on free play; those that vendors won't let someone play don't COuNt.) and only 125 are working/playable; will a cash refund be offered?
Guests will only accept cash refunds at the event. We apologize for any inconvenience. An ATM is located near the host hotel's gift shop.

Would love to chat about how you can help improve expo, give me a call. (224) 279-1545

Andrew

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#12 7 years ago

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MrBally

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Paradise, NV

12y 141K 13,924 22 1

Quoted from APB_Enterprises:
Would love to chat about how you can help improve expo, give me a call. (224) 279-1545
Andrew

I'm not offering to help improve Expo as that sounds like work. I'm a cash paying customer and choose not to haul machines for $30/day cash or payment in kind. I've been a cash paying customer for many years. Even paid the ridiculous "seminar" badge fee when I was unable to stay for several days so I did not buy the full package on three occasions. Watched many enter the room with only a hall wrist band. Theft of services be damned.

Thought about bringing a machine or two from Detroit but heard too many horror stories how the paymaster was nowhere to be found at payment time.

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#13 7 years ago

APB

APB_Enterprises

APB Enterpries

Huntley, IL

12y 58,400 435

Quoted from MrBally:
I'm not offering to help improve Expo as that sounds like work. I'm a cash paying customer and choose not to haul machines for $30/day cash or payment in kind. I've been a cash paying customer for many years. Even paid the ridiculous "seminar" badge fee when I was unable to stay for several days so I did not buy the full package on three occasions. Watched many enter the room with only a hall wrist band. Theft of services be damned.
Thought about bringing a machine or two from Detroit but heard too many horror stories how the paymaster was nowhere to be found at payment time.

My apologies for misunderstanding your comment, I thought you had some helpful suggestions for improving the show, which is why I suggested you call.

I coordinate the free play room now, and have for a few years. We try every year to make an improvement for peoples experiences at the show, and I hope I have made a difference for the better.

The offer still stands, feel free to call if you have feedback or want to chat. We would love to have you bring a machine, and it would be much appreciated. I realize how much work it is, let alone with such a significant drive to the show.

Regards,

Andrew

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#14 7 years ago

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mikepin

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It has been confirmed the new American pinball HOUDINI game will be at expo WOW I told you so

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#15 7 years ago

WHY

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Quoted from mikepin:
It has been confirmed the new American pinball HOUDINI game will be at expo WOW I told you so

WOW wasn't the first word that came to mind, I was hoping to make it this year,but not if you are WELCOMING scammers and thieves. WTF? Skitb have a booth too?

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#16 7 years ago

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dsuperbee

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Quoted from Sarge:
WOW wasn't the first word that came to mind, I was hoping to make it this year,but not if you are WELCOMING scammers and thieves. WTF? Skitb have a booth too?

Next to twisted pins!

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#17 7 years ago

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Rarehero

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BOYCOT EXPO!!!!! Mike Pacek is profiting by promoting THEIVES!!!!!!

Shame on Mike Pacek!!!

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#18 7 years ago

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SP441

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has anybody found other hotel in the area. I found this one and there rate is $75 per night and only few blocks away. I booked it for 2 nights.

Olde Court Inn
374 N. Milwaukee ave
wheeling il, 60090
ph# 630-415-7332

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#19 7 years ago

JRP

stooped

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Unknown City, IN

10y 48,050 133 5

Not within stumbling home distance, but Priceline Deerfield zone 3 1/2 star express deal for Fri and Sat nights is $61/night, ending up $147 total,at the Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield beside I94/294. Can choose beds , including 2 queens.Earlier nights were still available at the expo hotel. Last year the expo hotel became available on Hotwire (in the week before expo) 4 1/2 star Northbrook zone.