#140 Pinfest 2026 - The Classic Pinball Podcast
Pinfest review. Leftovers. Bonus feature: Skateball. Pinfest walkthrough on YouTube: S1ckH4ndsRBN
Kineticist’s take
Pinfest 2026 dealer trading and show floor coverage with game plays and industry networking.
Synopsis
George and Dave discuss their experiences at Pinfest 2026 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, focusing on Thursday's dealer trading sessions and Friday's main show floor activities. Dave conducted extensive horse-trading of System 6 boards, sold a Stingray restoration project, and purchased a Gorgar, while also acquiring bulk backglass and high-definition glass inventory. George played new games including Three Musketeers and Beetlejuice (Spooky's festival game), observed the crowded new-game layout, and met industry figures including Don Bosworth (former Aladdin's Castle district manager with 600 games) and Brian Hawkins. The episode highlights dealer dynamics, acquisition strategies, and the secondary market ecosystem around major pinball events.
Entities
- Aladdin's Castle· company
- Cointaker· company
- Spooky Pinball· company
- Pinfest· event
- Beetlejuice· game
- Dune· game
- Gorgar· game
- Predator· game
- Space Hunt· game
- Stingray· game
- Three Musketeers· game
- Winchester Mystery House· game
- Brian Hawkins· person
- Bruce Nightingale· person
- Chris· person
- Dave· person
- Don Bosworth· person
- Gary Shanley· person
- George· person
- Janice· person
- Joe Newhart· person
- Marco· person
- Steve Prusa· person
- Wade· person