I had an AWESOME time at the 2023 Houston Arcade Expo. I brought Genie again, but this time she didn't come home with me. After owning my second Genie for several years, I finally decided to sell. I probably could have gotten more $$ - but I was ready for a change and honestly I just didn't want to tear it down and load it back up.

Setup on Thursday night is also a time for the volunteers and folks who bring games to chat and enjoy a few games without the crowds

Another picture from Thursday setup

Brian and "Tiger Law" aka "E"

Let's get this party started!!
Yeah, that's my Genie next to the acrylic pinball machine

It starts to fill in Friday evening

And by Friday night it's a full house

Labyrinth is a new pinball machine from Barrels of Fun. They are a new pinball manufacturer located right here in Houston!

There was always a (mostly short) line to play, and the machines help up strong all weekend

Another look at Labyrinth

Scott Danesi was one of the live musical guests

The Harp Twins returned again this year.

...and there was this.
Actually, I love some good ol' EDM

The finals of the Space City Open Pinball Tournament were CRAZY!!

You could hear the screaming and applause from across the hotel.

It was FUN!!

THE SELFIE'S

E and I hung out Friday night....late.
He and I enjoy about the same blend of partying to playing so it's always a good time.

So after refilling our beverages, we decided we'd take a selfie with the folks we were partying and playing with - WooHoo!

The Master of Ceremonies!

Another LA native

This guy looks familiar!

This guy helped me sell Genie!

And there was this guy!

OK, there may have been some alcohol involved.

"Don't shut us down yet - I've got to go refill my drink!!"

You never know who you'll run into at the Arcade Expo

This followed me home after giving Charlie at Joystix a fat stack of cash

WooHoo!

FUN TIMES!!!!