About

The Basics

  • The Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show began in 2008, occurs once yearly, and is one of the largest pinball & arcade shows in the country.

  • The event is held over 3 days every first full weekend in June at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center.

  • The show is non-profit and volunteer run. Over 150 volunteers help put on the show and lend their games each year!

Non-Profit Board

  • Mike Lorrain, President

  • Brian Cady, Vice-President (logistics, contracts, hotels, transportation & vendors)

  • Dan Halligan, Secretary (promotions, sponsorships, social media, marketing)

  • Jerry Thompson (speakers, poster design, tshirts)

  • Richard Godwin (game medic & repairs coordinator, Kid’s Zone)

  • James Edes (vendors, charity coordinator)

  • Charlie Moseley (transportation, Japanese game coordinator, 100 Yen Life)

Department Leads & Key Volunteers

  • Andrea Raynz, prize desk coordinator

  • Germain Mariolle, pinball tournament coordinator

  • Ashley Weaver, assistant pinball tournament coordinator

  • Sarunya Matter, volunteer coordinator

  • Kristen Hummel, admissions co-coordinator

  • Julie Yust, admissions co-coordinator

  • Sandi LiSanti, game management and logistics, check in and keys

  • Matt Sell, dock manager

  • Chase Nunes, live streaming, filming, Geekgamer.TV stage

  • Carrie Wilson, floor layout, logistics, load in/out

  • Armand LiSanti, volunteer portal for games and volunteers, IT hero

  • Jeff Matter, volunteer incentives

  • Aaron Davis, homebrew coordinator, FAST Pinball

  • Chris Force, games list, NW Pinball Collective

  • Shirley Cady, food and catering, supplies, logistics

Contact

Our past

Chris Walsh was one of the founders of the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show and passed on April 25, 2021. His innovative spirit and kind smile were a constant reminder of the meaning behind the show. For Chris the show was always about fun, community, and charity. We continue to carry on his ideas and legacy in the show every year!