Thank you to everyone who attended Pinball at the Beach and helped make this show such a success.
What makes PATB special is the intimate and unique experience you simply do not get at larger events. Incredible games, unforgettable people, beach sunsets, resort vibes, and the pinball community all together in one place.
We appreciate every player, guest, vendor, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who helped create something truly special.
– The Little Shop of Games Team
🎬Origin Story: The Road to Pinball at the Beach & Little Shop of Games
Marshall Dickson and Dennis Lugo presented this deck in 2024 at the 50th annual Pinball Expo
🎞️2026 SHOW UPDATE Video
Cary Hardy explains what makes Pinball at the Beach different: The Vibe, The Resort, The Beach and The Games!
- 🎪5pm–12am– Main Exhibit Hall Open
- 🏅5pm–8pm– Tournament Early Group
- 🏅8pm–11pm– Tournament Late Group
- 🫶6pm– Welcome Social @ Breck Deck North
- 🌅6:10pm– Sunset Over the Gulf
- 🔥7pm– Bonfire on the Beach
- 💬8pm– Ed & Barry’s BIG SMOKE @ Cabana Beach Bar
- 🍿8pm-10pm– Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game – Watch with Roger Sharpe
- 🏅9am–12pm– Tournament Early Group
- 🏅12pm–3pm– Tournament Late Group
- 🏆After Qualifying– Tournament Finals
- 🎪10am–12am– Main Exhibit Hall Open
- 🖋️3pm– Autograph Session
- 🌅6:10pm– Sunset Over the Gulf
- 🍻7pm– Drinks @ Breck Deck North (21+)
- 🔥7pm– Bonfire on the Beach
- 🎤8pm– Karaoke with Special Guest: John Borg @ Breck Deck North
- 🎪9am–2pm– Main Exhibit Hall Open
- 🍹9am– Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas
SOLD OUT – Sign Up For Wait List
The Pinball at the Beach Tournament is designed to give players plenty of time to enjoy the show and resort, while still getting their competitive pinball fix! Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
There will be two unique qualifying groups (Early & Late), each following a 12 round match-play format, split across two sessions. During qualifying rounds, players will compete in groups of four on one randomly chosen machine. Players will accumulate points based on how many opponents they beat in each round (3, 2, 1, or 0).
The top sixteen qualifiers from each qualifying group (32 total) will compete in the finals for trophies and cash prizes. During finals, players will be placed in groups of four and will play three games. Players will score points on each game based on finishing position (4-2-1-0 scoring). After three games, the two players from each group with the most points will advance to the next round.
Player limit will be capped at 128 (64 per group).
PATB tournament entries are non-refundable unless:
- The tournament is sold out.
- We have a standing waitlist and can fill your spot.
Presented by Little Shop of Games info@pinballatthebeach.com