Events

How to set up a Pinball Tournament with the Stern Army

How to set up a Pinball Tournament with the Stern Army 850 545 GAD Vending

Hosting a pinball tournament is an excellent way to build foot traffic in the winter. This is the type of event that has become much easier with internet products like Stern’s Insider connected.

Step 1 – When

Create an event calendar that you can promote two or three events at one time. This will help you determine the best time of year to add events to bring in consistent traffic.

Step 2 – How

Have you ever wanted to run your own pinball tournament, but not sure how? This is a great way to grow the pinball community at your location and the Stern Army is here to help! We’ll show you how easy it is.

Step 3 – Marketing

The key to any event is awareness marketing.

  • Promote in your establishment.
  • Have nice flyers created to distribute –
    • In the shopping area around you.
    • Post on coffee shop bulletin boards.
    • Ask your staff to promote to their influence groups.
    • Hand out to your regulars.
  • Make sure you post your pinball tournament at the IFPA.
  • Promote on your social media.
  • Add to event calendars like EventVesta.com. 

Pinball Road Trip(s)

Pinball Road Trip(s) 1500 1775 GAD Vending

Why not a pinball road trip? All of these pinball tournaments are listed with lots of detail on the Stern website (here). 

Most of these are drivable. Especially the big show Pinball Expo in Chicago. October 19-22.

See you on the pinball circuit!

Happy Labor Day

Happy Labor Day 2048 1313 GAD Vending

GAD will be closed for the Labor Day weekend.

To our staff and customers – have an awesome weekend playing pinball!

Pinball Events for a Fall Roadtrip

Pinball Events for a Fall Roadtrip 1026 1500 GAD Vending

Looking for a fall road trip? Destination pinball. 

If you are looking to play a lot of different pinball in one place or participate in a tournament, there is an event for you this fall. These are linked to Stern’s website but there are lots more listed at the IFPA events website.

Here’s a few:

Sept 9-11 IFPA Event in Lynnwood, WA

Sept 15-18 ClePin Pinball and Arcade Show in Cleveland, OH

Oct 19-22 Chicago Pinball Expo and IFPA Event

Nov 18-20 Free Play Florida in Orlando

Happy Labor Day 2021

Happy Labor Day 2021 2048 1313 GAD Vending

Our offices are closed on Monday, September 6 to observe Labor Day. And, give our staff time to play lots of arcade games, pinball, darts and Golden Tee!

To our commercial arcade customers – if you have equipment issues, please contact your sales or service personnel direct.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

GAD

Virtual Pinball Expo: October 15 – 17, 2020

Virtual Pinball Expo: October 15 – 17, 2020 570 321 GAD Vending

There is time to join the VIRTUAL Pinball Expo 2020! 

PINBALL EXPO 2020 ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear Friends of Pinball Expo,

The Governor of Illinois mandated all events of our size to remain closed until the state moves to Phase 5, which includes having a vaccination for Covid-19. Illinois, like many other states, is currently in Phase 4. We knew we had to take matters into our own hands, and we did. In keeping with the tradition of having a yearly show, we are excited to announce that we will be having a free virtual event, to be held October 15th – 17th, 2020. Included will be virtual factory tours, seminars, vendor showcases, and much more! Stay tuned to our website (www.pinballexpo.com), Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information.

If you booked your 2020 room through our Pinball Expo block of rooms, the Westin hotel will automatically cancel your reservation and no charges will be applied. If you need to speak to someone at the hotel directly, please call them at 1-847-777-6500. In addition, if you paid for any event packages, tours, seminars, etc. through our website, you will receive a full refund.

We hope you can tune in for what will be a spectacular, action-packed, pinball fest! Thank you for your support and we wish you continued safety and good health.

Sincerely,

Robert Berk and the Pinball Expo Team