Play a huge game list and variety of themes in pinball machines, retro, and classic arcade games -- No Quarters Needed

Colorado has a rich culture of pinball and classic arcade gamers who share their love of this pop culture phenomenon by muscling their games from basements, garages, and gamerooms across the Colorado Front Range and neighboring states. We appreciate the time you take to bring your personal games. Thank you.

Come rekindle and make new memories of friends and fun. It is an amazing opportunity to introduce new generations to a genre of game many of today's younger audiences rarely encounter. You can say we're retro, but we know we are cool, and so are you.

​Fans have made the Rocky Mtn. Pinball Showdown and Gameroom Expo one of the oldest and best-loved player's shows with fantastic games. We work with your community input to make our festival an innovative experience every year. Our community embraces players, collectors, and enthusiasts from not only Colorado, but also our neighboring states of New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, the Dakotas, Texas, Nebraska, Kansas, and more.

​We are psyched to celebrate 20 years of pinball and gaming awesomeness at your Rocky Mtn. Pinball Showdown and Gameroom Expo. This festival is made possible by a great community of fans. We're all friends with different loves in the pinball world.

We fully recognize that it is hard work to move your games to the show and a true labor of love to get them show-ready. Whether you decide to bring one game or forty, you are a true leader in the pinball and arcade community.

Are your games on the list?

We are confirming machines for 2024 -- Is yours on the list? Check back for new machines added daily! All games are subject to change without notice. Call 303-938-9889 or email. All games must be in working, player-ready shape. Please contact us in advance of the show to make space and power arrangements.

Game List: Pinball, Video, Arcade, Console

Be a part of the festival

We encourage you to share your love of pinball and classic arcade games by bringing them for the free play floor. Incentives for individual community members, bring your games for the free-play floor and receive one 3-day general admission pass for EACH player-ready game:
  • One complimentary 3-day general admission for every ONE fully-working pinball or full-size classic arcade machine;
  • Exclusive Bring-a-Game Hours Fri. 10-11 pm, entrance for you and one guest (guest must have a Fri. or 3-day general admission ticket);
  • Exclusive Bonus Play Hours on both Sat. and Sun. 9 am - 10 am entrance for you and one guest (guest must have a corresponding Sat. Sun., or 3-day general admission ticket);
  • ​One customized festival badge;
  • One collectible enamel festival pin;
  • One goodie bag backpack with snacks and surprises;
  • One for sale sign if you are seeking to sell one game;
  • Unlimited appreciation and admiration from the Colorado pinball and gamer community -- priceless.
Exhibitors are welcome and can learn how to sell and have booth space at the festival:  info@PinballShowdown.com.

Want to be a part of the crew? We want you! Swap your time for a shirt or admission. Contact us to determine the right fit.​

Play and Stay at the Festival Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Tech Center

Play and stay! ​Make hotel reservations at the festival location - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver Tech Center with rooms at a group rate from $135/night. Book the special rate before the room block fills up. RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW The hotel has an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a restaurant and snack bar for all food and beverage needs.
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Elvis Presley played a mean game of pinball.

Show sightings of rare and unusual machines

Seen Elvis lately? Yes, he too has his own pinball game. Over the years, attendees have sighted many rare and unusual machines at the Rocky Mtn. Pinball Showdown and Gameroom Expo. What have you seen?

• Spooky, pinball by Zaccaria, HorrorHouse Fest
• Taiko No Tatusgin, Arcadency
​• America's Most Haunted pinball by Spooky Pinball, first in Colorado 2015
• Balls A Poppin pinball by Bally
• Big Bang Bar pinball by Capcom
• Blaster video duromold by Williams
• Congo pinball prototype by Williams
• Cosmic Gun Fight pinball by Williams
• Defender pinball by Williams
• I, Robot video prototype by Atari
• Iron Maiden pinball by Stern
• Jolly Park pinball by Spinball (Spanish import)
• Joust pinball prototype by Williams
• Knock Out pinball by Gottlieb
• Major Havoc video by Atari
• Orbitor 1 pinball by Stern
• Space Shuttle pinball by Zaccaria
• Spirit pinball by Gottlieb
• Stargazer pinball by Stern
• The Hobbit pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball, prototype 2015
• Time Fantasy pinball by Williams
• Voltan Escapes Cosmic Doom pinball by Bally
• Whoa Nellie! Big Juicy Melons pinball by Whiz Bang (1 of 4) and Stern production model