14TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL PINBALL EXTRAVAGANZA

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"THE EVERYTHING FOR EVERYONE SHOW"

3 Flip Out Pinball Tournaments! (60's, 70's, 90's)
Exhibit Hall with Games for Sale & Play!
Autograph Session!
Art Contest!
Factory Tour!
Fact-Filled Seminars!
Backglass Contest!
Auction--and Much More!

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THE WORLD'S ONLY PINBALL SHOWCASE!

This is your invitation to join pinball collectors & enthusiasts from around the world at Pinball Expo '98 taking place October 22-25 in Rosemont, Illinois. We are excited to have put together another action-acked weekend of pinball festivities.

Our program begins with a tour of Genesis Inc. This firm, which manufactures pinball ramps, bottom arches and other components for the major pinball producers, is also credited with the concept and design of Sega's Showcase Backbox. They are also responsible for the design and manufacture of "Playing For Keeps" which was created for the Museum of The Rockies. This one-of-a-kind game can be seen during the tour of this facility.

The Fireside Chat continues to be an exiting part of Pinball Expo. Roger Sharpe will talk of his days of writing and designing and will shed some light on the future of this industry and how he feels attendees can help keep it alive. Joe Kaminkow, of Sega Pinball, will return this year to also share his views of the pinball industry.

A multitude of seminars are planned featuring many new speakers. Richard Lawnhurst will grace our show with a video presentation of his wonderful 50's colletion. Scott Tiesma will be speaking on his pinball newsletter and Scott Sheridan will discuss what should be in your pinball toolbox. A very speacial treat that has been in the making for over five years will be the appearance of Christian Marche. This proflific artist, who created over 100 backglasses, worked for Ad Posters from 1964 to 1978 and did work for Bally, Chicago Coin, and Williams. Some of his art includes "Dixieland", "Space Mission", and "Grand Prix" to name just a few. We are truly fortunate to have this gentleman join us as he leaves his home in France to share some anecdotes of his illustrious career.

The Flip Out Tournaments continue to be a challenge for all attendees who wish to enter this arena and will offer a wide variety of divisions for all levels of players. We wish to extend a special thank you to Gary Stern and Joe Kaminkow for supporting our show and making this year's tournament possible.

The banquet will allow attendees the opportunity to visit with their many old and new friends. This year's event will include the Make-A-Wish Charity Auction as well as a special tribute to Richard Bueschel. Mark Ritchie, pingame designer and former Director of Engineering at Capcom, will be our guest speaker.

We hope you are able to join in the festivities that make Pinball Expo a must-attend event for pinball lovers around the world.


Pinball Expo '98 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, Octoeber 21:
8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Registration in Foyer

Thursday, October 22:
Seminars in Grand Ballroom A
8:00 A.M. - Midnight Registration in Foyer
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Exhibitor Set-Up in Grand Ballroom
9:30 A.M. Bus Departs from Foyer for Tour of Genesis Inc.
2:00 P.M. Richard Shapero's "Learn How to Play Pinball" (Hands-On Workshop) Instructors: Past and Present Tournament Champions
3:45 P.M. Bumper Blast--Pinball Expo Welcoming Party
6:00 P.M. Exhibit Hall Opens / Flip Out '98 Begins
6:00 P.M. Art Gallery Opens
8:00 P.M. Fireside Chat with Roger Sharpe of Williams-Bally/Midway
9:30 P.M. Internet Get-Together with Dave Marston & Scott Tiesma
12:00 A.M. Exhibit Hall Closes

Friday, October 23:
Seminars in Grand Ballroom A
8:00 A.M. - Midnight Registration in Foyer
8:30 A.M. Opening Remarks
8:45 A.M. "The Richard Lawnhust Woodrail Collection" (Video Presentation)
9:15 A.M. "Pinball Views & News"--Scott Tiesma
9:45 A.M. "What's in Your Toolbox"--"Dr. Scott Sheridan
10:15 A.M. "Tales of D. Gottlieb"--Wayne Neyens
10:45 A.M. "How to Pep-Up Your Game"--Tim Arnold
1:15 P.M. "Gottlieb - East, Part II"--Steve Young
2:45 P.M. "15 Years of Pinball Art"--Christian Marche
3:30 P.M. "The Pat Lawlor Show"--Pat Lawlor
5:00 P.M. U.S. Amusement Auction--(Salons A, B, C, & D)
5:30 P.M. Exhibit Hall Opens / Flip Out '98 Continues
8:00 P.M. Fireside Chat with Joe Kaminkow of Sega Pinball (Grand Ballroom A)

Saturday, October 24:
10:00 A.M. Children's Arts & Crafts Workshop
3:30 P.M. Pinball Author, Artist & Designer Autograph Session
5:00 P.M. Exhibit Hall Closes / Flip Out '98 Preliminaries End
7:00 P.M. Cocktail Hour
7:30 P.M. "Make-A-Wish" Charity Auction
8:00 P.M. Banquet with Special Guest Mark Ritchie
10:00 P.M. Exhibit Hall Re-Opens

Sunday, October 25:
10:00 A.M. Flip Out Finalists Player's Meeting
10:30 A.M. Flip Out '98 Finals Begin
4:00 P.M. Pinball Expo '98 Officially Closes

Ramada Hotel O'Hare

Mannheim & Higgins Roads
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
(847) 827-5131
Rates for Pinball Expo '98 - October 22-25, 1998
$95.00 One Bed
$105.00 Two Beds (1-2 Persons)
$110.00 Two Beds (3-4 Persons)
$15.00 additional, Roll-A-Way (based on availability)
$200.00 One Bedroom Suite
$300.00 Two Bedroom Suite
Rates do not include tax.

*Reservations must be made by October 7th, otherwise the above rates are subject to availability and may be considerably higher.

Ramada Hotel O'Hare, A 725 Room Hotel Is Located 5 Minutes From O'Hare International Airport Just West of I-294 & I-94 (Kennedy Expressway). Free Parking And Airport Courtesy Transportation.

PINBALL EXPO '98

2671 Youngstown Rd., S.E. * Warren, OH 44484 * (330) 369-1192 * (800) 323-FLIP

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