A Silverball Sensation: The Melbourne Pinball Expo 2024 Rocks the Flippers!
The pinball buzz has lastly landed in Melbourne, and it hit with a bang! The inaugural Melbourne Pinball Expo (MPE) lit up the Matthew Flinders Lodge in Chadstone this previous weekend, delivering a bumper-packed occasion that left attendees flipping out—actually.
Again in June, we gave you the heads-up about this one-of-a-kind gathering, and oh boy, did it reside as much as the hype! MPE introduced collectively an eclectic combine of recent and traditional pinball machines, providing one thing for everybody, from seasoned flipper wizards to first-timers discovering the magic of the silverball.
A Playground for All Ages
Whether or not you got here to chase excessive scores, bask within the nostalgia of retro classics, or marvel on the cutting-edge improvements of recent pinball, MPE had you coated. One of the best half? Seeing the pinball neighborhood in full drive—outdated pals reconnecting over their shared ardour and new faces lighting up with pleasure. It was a celebration for all ages, proving that pinball actually is timeless.
Star Sights Steal the Highlight
Selecting a favorite machine was practically unattainable with so many crowd-pleasers on the ground. Stern Pinball dazzled attendees with their blockbusters like Jaws, John Wick, Foo Fighters, and Venom—machines that had gamers lining up for one more go. In the meantime, Jersey Jack Pinball wowed with Avatar, The Godfather, Toy Story 4, and Weapons N’ Roses, drawing in pinheads wanting to expertise their stellar craftsmanship.
However the surprises didn’t cease there! American Pinball (AP) and Pinball Brothers (PB) made waves with standout choices. AP’s lineup of Legends of Valhalla, Barry O’s BBQ Problem, Galactic Tank Power, and the adrenaline-pumping Sizzling Wheels had been absolute crowd favourites. PB turned heads with their music-inspired pins, ABBA and Queen, with ABBA’s interactive helicopter ball lock being a pleasant spotlight that by no means obtained outdated.
A Particular Shoutout
After all, we couldn’t overlook CGC’s Cactus Canyon Remake and the ultra-cool Pulp Fiction SE—machines so standard, we needed to elbow our approach in simply to get a flip. For those who managed to snag a while on these, take into account your self fortunate!
Already Trying Ahead to 2025
Missed the enjoyable? Don’t fret! The MPE staff hinted that they’re already gearing up for a fair greater 2025 occasion. Be sure to observe our channels to remain up to date, and within the meantime, feast your eyes on the gallery of moments we captured from this unforgettable weekend.
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