# The past, present, and future share a show floor at Pinball Expo 2026

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-past-present-and-future-share-a-show-floor-at-pinball-expo-2026/
- Published: 2026-10-21T11:00:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-21T20:14:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Ars Technica
- Original article: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/10/the-past-present-and-future-share-a-show-floor-at-pinball-expo-2026/
- Topics: Basketball, Sport

## Key points

- Pinball Expo showed a growing, varied industry.
- Stern says it controls about 90 per cent of the market.
- Multimorphic’s P3 offers 10 interchangeable playfields.

## Summary

Pinball Expo 2026 showcased an industry in recovery, with established manufacturers and newer firms presenting machines and experimental formats. Stern remains the dominant company, but the event also highlighted growing variety and hobbyist involvement, suggesting the hobby is expanding beyond licensed cabinets.

Stern employee George Gomez said the company controls about 90 per cent of the current pinball market. The expo featured new games including Stern’s Fallout, alongside virtual reality setups that retain physical controls and Multimorphic’s P3 system, which combines a ball-tracking screen with interchangeable playfields; the article cites 10 available playfields.

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