The IFPA wishes to thank our sponsors for all they have contributed to our cause. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact the IFPA at ifpapinball@gmail.com.
DIAMOND SPONSORS
STERN PINBALL – Designs and manufactures arcade-quality pinball games. It is the only maker of arcade-quality pinball games in the world and is located just outside Chicago, Illinois. Through the first decade of the new millennium, SPI has continued to carry the pinball banner and promote the game throughout the world. The company has released many popular games, including Pirates of the Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Shrek, Batman, Spiderman, the Simpsons Pinball Party and many more. Its games continue to be enjoyed by both pinball enthusiasts and casual players around the world.
CHICAGO GAMING COMPANY – Chicago Gaming Company, also known as simply Chicago Gaming, is an American gaming company that publishes arcade video games. The company was established in 2001.
PLATINUM SPONSORS
BETSON – the leading coin operated distributor of amusement and vending equipment, coin operated parts, and service in the United States. With over 75 years of experience and leadership in the coin-operated industry, we will help you make informed decisions that are best for your business.
RAW THRILLS – Raw Thrills, Inc. was founded in 2001 to develop the finest arcade video game entertainment. The studio is led by veteran game designer Eugene Jarvis, whose credits include classic titles such as Defender™, Robotron:2084™, and the Cruis’n™ series of adventure driving games. From its debut driving hit, The Fast and the Furious™, to its recent release Halo: Fireteam Raven™, Raw Thrills strives to bring the player the ultimate arcade experience, while delivering consistent reliability and value.
ZEN STUDIOS – global producer and digital publisher of interactive entertainment software for all leading game platforms including Microsoft Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™, Nintendo 3DS™, Wii™, App®Store and Android Marketplace™.
PLAYER ONE AMUSEMENT GROUP – At the heart of what we do is selling, distributing, operating and servicing new and used amusement equipment for large commercial enterprises, self-operating businesses and residential locations. With over 27,000 pieces of equipment operating in over 2,900 locations and growing, we’re the one player that can deliver a winning solution for any size business, anywhere in North America.
COLOR DMD DISPLAYS – an LCD display designed to replace the traditional orange dot matrix displays (DMDs) used in pinball machines. Round dots are drawn to the LCD to emulate the original dots. Because it’s an LCD, any color dot is possible. By adding in proprietary algorithms and hardware we are able to create a multicolor display to enhance older games designed originally with only one color.
TILT AMUSEMENTS – the #1 resource for pinball enthusiasts and venue managers to browse, buy, troubleshoot and find out more about pinball machines because we’re owned and operated by pinball enthusiasts.
LITTLE SHOP OF GAMES – Hello….. My name is Lynn, but everyone calls me Curly. I do everything I can to make my pinballs as nice and reliable as possible. LITTLE SHOP OF GAMES PINBALL MACHINE SALES AND PINBALL PARTS DISTRIBUTOR
OPERATION PINBALL – Operation Pinball is an authorized Stern Pinball and Jersey Jack Pinball dealer located in West Des Moines, IA. Stop by our show room to check out our inventory and take one home today!
PIN STADIUM LIGHTS – Pin Stadium Lights were formed from a simple idea to create a pinball LED lighting solution for our collection- one that did everything on the wishlist when it came to enhancing the experience of an already awesome machine.
CAPTAIN’S AUCTION WAREHOUSE – Captain’s Auction Warehouse is a family owned and operated, local Orange County business, established in 1999. We are proud to be the only Arcade Game & Pinball Machine Auction Warehouse selling Coin Operated and Amusement Games on the West Coast.
SCORBIT – The future of pinball is connected. Introducing the next generation platform for pinball players and pinball machine owners and operators. Scorbit is a new way for pinball scores and other data to be real-time broadcasted to the Internet from pinball machines, ranging from solid state pinball machines to modern era pinball machines.
MEZEL MODS – Accessories and modifications for your pinball machine. Pimp your pinball machine today with Mezel Mods. Why settle for ordinary pinball?!
PINSHADES – PinShades performance pinball eyewear was created to enhance your game by eliminating reflections and glare, enabling you to track the ball better and see what your competitors cannot. PinShades are built with several layers to reduce reflection, block UV light, actively reduce bright light sources, increase contrast, and greatly reduces eye-fatigue. PinShades Mark I Sport glasses have a full-metal frame, have non-slip nose pads, have flexible arms to allow for easy placement and removal, are very lightweight for wearing over long periods of play, and have a sporty unisex style. The PinShades product was created by Jokton Strealy, a top 1000 IFPA ranked player, and worn by some of the best players in the world. He created them to enhance his pinball play and they are directly responsible for improving his game. He went through a long process trying different coatings and treatments to the lens layers to find the perfect combination to achieve the best results while still remaining as transparent as possible for dark environments. Find PinShades at your favorite pinball parts supplier or visit PinShades.me online to order.
PINBALL UNIVERSE – Around 60 pinball machines from the manufacturers Stern Pinball and Jersey Jack Pinball (JJP) are available for auditions in the 800 m² large PINBALL UNIVERSE (PU) store in Bünde. The new pinball machines with current Hollywood themes, TV cult series and rock’n’roll giants are on display in different versions in the showroom and are available from stock. You can also buy good used pinball machines from us.
AVS HOME ARCADE – Create Your Dream Game Room. Ever wish you could play your favorite arcade game or table game in the comfort of your own house? If the answer is yes, then AVS Home Arcade is the right place for you. Whether you’re looking for pinballs, bubble hockey, video arcade games or accessories and décor, we have everything you need to create your dream game room for you.
WIZARD’S WORLD PINBALL ARCADE – Providing fun for all of Fort Wayne & the world-wide pinball community. Fort Wayne Pinball, Wizards World Arcade opened in December 2017 as the largest pinball arcade in Indiana, and has grown to one of the largest all pinball arcades in the world!
OUTLAW PINBALL – Awesome pinball & retrogaming apparel and gear. We also give away incredible pinball machines and have a ton of fun doing it. Play More Pinball!
HYUGA – We are one of the biggest suppliers worldwide for LED bulbs on pinball machine & arcade gaming machine. We have a passion to retrofit pinball machines and bring on never-before gaming experiences for players. We offer a variety of bayonet / wedge LED bulbs, service for designing & manufacturing LED mods and customized products. Our products have brought great satisfaction to 95% of the end consumers. We welcome local distributors, retailers and pinball lovers —click the link to know & reach us!
PINBALL MONK – Pinball Monk spends time meditating to discover ways to improve every pinball machine he comes in contact with, affording you the luxury of joyfully playing them in an improved state without all that thinking and supplication.
UK OPEN – 5 Tournaments including the legendary UK Pinball Open with a guaranteed £5000 1st prize. Hosted at the Hilton Croydon Hotel, in Croydon London. The UK Open is being organised by the same team that runs the UK’s largest Pinball Venue – Pinball Republic. The UK Open was hosted at the club previously. The DOMINO Organisation is also a significant sponsor. London Pinball a pinball location and hire company is also a key sponsor. Neil McRae is Tournament Director. Without Matt Vince, Mike Parkins, Tim Thornton, Nick Hamil, Graham S, Diane and Clive Bush, Thomas Evrenos and many of our clubs members this event would not be possible – huge thanks to them.
LEVEL 256 CLASSIC ARCADE BAR – ASHEVILLE’S DOWNTOWN ARCADE BAR! $10 ALL YOU CAN PLAY! Spend your time in downtown Asheville in a unique way at Level 256 Classic Arcade Bar. Centered in the beer hub of the South Slope, we specialize in bringing classic arcade games, pinballs, and console games back from the past and to share with the town we love.
AT GAMES – Since 2005, AtGames has been the premier developer of family-friendly classic gaming experiences. Through its popular Legends, Flashback, and Blast! brands, AtGames provides family fun at a variety of price points and form factors. From full-size home arcade gaming to streaming consoles and handhelds, AtGames has the perfect product for anywhere or any way you want to game.
LUMBERJACK JOHNNY’S – When you visit Lumberjack Johnny’s, you’ll find it’s unlike any other axe throwing venue. That’s because we started it with the goal of providing an upscale, yet welcoming environment with a rustic, Midwestern feel. A place where you can get your blood pumping, nerd out about pinball, or kick back and relax with your friends all in one.
HOMETOWN ARCADE – Experience the nostalgia of your favorite arcade games and more at Hometown Arcade. Located in Norwood, Massachusetts, we offer a wide selection of over 70 classic arcade games, 12 pinball machines, Skeeball, bubble hockey, air hockey, arcade basketball, and modern gaming consoles (PS5, Nintendo Switch, and XBox) for the ultimate gaming experience. Follow us today for updates and get ready to relive the glory days of arcade gaming! In addition, we also sell Pinball machines and Arcade cabinets via our online store.
TURNER PINBALL – Turner Pinball: Dedicated to delivering quality, fun, and reliable pinball machines at a competitive price.
GOLD SPONSORS
JERSEY JACK PINBALL – Designs and manufactures full featured mechanical action commercial arcade pinball machines. Games that will be played and enjoyed for generations to come. JJP’s passion is to create games that are fun to play and earn money commercially. These games are treasured and appreciated by pinball players of every age and gender all over the world.
AMUSEMENT MACHINE DISTRIBUTORS – Australian importers and distributors of coin operated amusement machines.
SPOOKY PINBALL – We’re a family owned & operated pinball business, located in the tiny village of Benton, WI. We also put out a free monthly podcast, which is the longest running active pinball podcast ever. This is a hard working and very proud group, and we’re doing our best to make the world of pinball a little bit better.
FLIPPER FIDELITY – Welcome to Flipper Fidelity Pinball Speakers, manufacturer of fine replacement speaker systems for modern day pinball machines. Each system has been engineered to deliver the best overall performance, appearance, and value to the pinball machine owner. These systems will enhance the player’s enjoyment. Adding larger speakers capable of a broader frequency create more energy, more bass. Additionally the co-axial back-box speakers improve clarity. They unlock sounds not heard before, and making the game sound more natural.
ULEK STORE – Unique Laser Engraving and Keepsake, Inc – Pinball mods and arcade parts.
COMET PINBALL – “The Best for Less” – The products you find here are brought to you by a fellow collector, player, and enthusiast. Our company goal is simply to find ways to bring to fellow Pinheads a superior collection of LED products to enhance their personal games and collections. This creative customizing results in outstanding visual enhancements for gameplay. We are here to provide our customers with the best products, pricing, and customer support. We hope we do our job well and please let us know when we don’t.
TITAN PINBALL -Home of the Titan Competition Silicone Rings.
FLIP N OUT PINBALL – Flip N Out Pinball, LLC strives to provide the greatest assortment and quality of pinball machines and pinball-related products. Our goal is to provide customers with honesty, professionalism, and communication. But above all, we are here to provide FUN!
OVERDRIVE/KANOPY – We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month. At Kanopy we believe in the power of film to bridge cultural boundaries and bring people together. Start watching today and expand your worldview with us.
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
FARSIGHT STUDIOS – develops top products across many platforms for almost two decades. From console strategy games, hardcore sports titles to edutainment products, we have the talent and expertise to tackle just about any project or production you can think of, on just about any platform you desire.
GAME EXCHANGE OF COLORADO – Family owned and operated, Game Exchange of Colorado’s 75,000 s.f. facility makes us the Rocky Mountain region’s largest supplier of home entertainment games & equipment. For more than 25 years, we have been one of the country’s most experienced suppliers for all of your home entertainment needs.
GAME ROOM GUYS – Game Room Guys have been providing gaming products and services to both commercial and residential clients nationwide since 2001.
PINDIGO – Pindigo is a social score-tracking app for iOS and Android. The app makes it easy to document scores with photos and notes so that you can reference them later or share them online. It also ranks your scores so you can see how you match up against your friends as well as the entire Pindigo community!
PINBALL PIRATE – My name is Christopher Kuntz and I specialize in pinball machine repair and sales, but if it goes in an arcade or game room, I can fix it.
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
JOHN’S JUKES LTD. – In business more than 40 years doing sales and service of coin-operated amusement machines including pinball, jukeboxes, video games, and we also do game circuit board repairs and design upgrades for obsolete parts.
PINBALL LIFE – Pinball Life has been manufacturing and selling pinball parts since 1999. We are a small, family run business with no aspirations to become any sort of superstore.
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