Lloyd Olson of SS Billiards, Marty Goldberg representing Legacy Engineering and Jim Schelberg of the PinGame Journal will all be on hand for presentations! The Midwest Gaming Classic is pleased to announce three more speakers for the show!  Joining pinball designer John Trudeau and collectors and authors Mark Bakula and Don Caldwell are the following people: Lloyd Olson — The owner and operator of SS Billiards in Hopkins, Minnesota is known for having one of the best operating sets of games on route in the world, as well as being a spectacular supporter of the pinball hobby online.  Lloyd will be on hand to discuss what it is and has been like to be a pinball operator, as well as what he thinks the future of pinball will be! Marty Goldberg — A fixture of the Midwest Gaming Classic since the first show, Marty Goldberg always has his hands in some fascinating stuff, and this year will be no different!  Representing Legacy Engineering, Marty will show off the original Gene Simmons Guitar Hero guitar prototype (it’s WAY different than the production model!) as well as discuss the other retro inspired new products from Legacy Engineering! Jim Schelberg — The man behind the PinGame Journal will be on hand to discuss pinball in the media.  Whether it is on the TV or the silver screen, Jim will be on hand to give context and show how this iconic American game has woven its way into the very fabric of American life! More speakers and presentations will be announced in the coming days, as well as the list of when these speakers and presentations will occur, so keep checking back for details!

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More Speakers Announced

Jim Schelberg of the PinGame Journal to speak about pinball in the media! The man behind the PinGame Journal, Jim Schelberg, will be on hand to discuss pinball in the media. Whether it is on the TV or the silver screen, Jim will be on hand to give context and show how this iconic American game has woven its way into the very fabric of American life! You won’t want to miss this great presentation if you’re a fan of pinball!

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Jim Schelberg to Speak

The vendor and sponsor list for pinball at the Midwest Gaming Classic just keeps growing! The vendor list for pinball at the Midwest Gaming Classic just keeps growing!  The show has added the following sponsors and vendors today: SS Billiards — This pinball mecca located in Hopkins, Minnesota is known for being one of the best places to play in the United States, and is also known for having one of the best owners and operators named Lloyd Olson running it!  Lloyd will be on hand at the Midwest Gaming Classic, and will also be speaking at the show. A-1 Amusements and Vending — A-1 Amusements and Vending specializes in all types of amusement and vending machines, from arcade video and pinball machines to jukeboxes of all eras.  If you are looking for a great game to put in your game room, you don’t want to miss A-1’s selection and prices…  and of course, A-1 service! Pinball Pizzazz — Add a little pizzazz to your pinball machine with Pinball Pizzazz!  Featuring new shooter rods, toppers, and many other awesome parts, Pinball Pizzazz will give your game that little something extra that will really make others say “Wow!” PinGame Journal — The premier pinball publication in the world will be on hand to show people what the PinGame Journal is all about and take subscriptions!  If you like the silverball and you want to know more, the PinGame Journal is just what you’re looking for!  

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Three More Pinball Vendors and Sponsors Announced

The premier pinball magazine sponsors the premier all-encompassing electronic gaming event! The PinGame Journal is the world’s foremost magazine publication on the pinball hobby! Featuring articles about new machines, old machines, designers, shows, restoration, and every other facet of the pinball hobby that you can imagine, the PinGame Journal is a magazine no pinball collector should be without! Make sure to stop by the PinGame Journal at the Midwest Gaming Classic to check out the magazine and sign up to become a subscriber!

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PinGame Journal added as sponsor

The premier pinball publication in the world will be on hand to show people what the PinGame Journal is all about and take subscriptions! The premier pinball publication in the world will be on hand to show people what the PinGame Journal is all about and take subscriptions!  The PinGame Journal is all about celebrating the game of pinball — from it’s roots all the way up until the games of today, PinGame Journal covers it all from every aspect! Want to know how to best restore a game?  PinGame Journal has articles on that.  Want to know what the designer of a popular game was thinking when it was designed?  PinGame Journal will bring you that.  Want to see pictures of prototypes of games that never made it off the drawing board and learn why not?  The PinGame Journal has that too, and much, much more! If you like the silverball game and want to read more about it, the PinGame Journal is just what you’re looking for!

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PinGame Journal Returns as Sponsor