Episode 429: Pinball Expo 2025 Hype

Jeff Teolis interviews Rob Berk about Pinball Expo 2025 (41st annual), scheduled for October 15-18 in Schaumburg, Illinois. The discussion covers record vendor attendance (100,000+ sq ft), international exhibitors, 40+ homebrew games with dedicated showcase space, seminars featuring legendary designers Pat Lawlor and Steve Ritchie, the Homebrew Judging Team led by Joe Kaminkow, and special attractions including guitars made from pinball playfields, 1930s-themed hall expansion, and diverse entertainment. Attendance is expected to equal or exceed the 40th anniversary event.