Not a single VPin at the Pinball Expo?

[Zimond]

While browsing through the photos of the Pinball Expo 2025 I looked if there was even the slightest trace of a VPIN related topic. But there seems to be nothing. (If I missed it please correct me) Considering how pretty much EVERY other Pinball related topic and era was covered there I find this odd. Are they ignoring digital pinball on purpose like it's the enemy or something to look down on because it cannot be serious Pinball? 

I mean, if I had a big ass garage and tons of money I wouldnt own a VPin too, but most people don't have that luxury and a VPin is just perfect for that. And considering how many VPin builds are possible with all the little tricks and gadgets to make it as real as possible plus all the games that cannot be done on a real machine I feel that it is disappointing that it is still ignored like that.

[robertms]

15 hours ago, Zimond said:

While browsing through the photos of the Pinball Expo 2025 I looked if there was even the slightest trace of a VPIN related topic. But there seems to be nothing.

 

Actually there was one in the back row, amongst other real machines. It was an Indiana Jones themed cab running Pinup Popper, loaded with different games. It was listed for sale by owner at $9K. Not sure if it sold though.

 

[christianco]

I went to my first and so far only pinball conference recently - Freeplay Florida, and I was surprised by a couple things. 1. No virtual pinball represented at all. And 2. not one person was selling pinball parts that weren't 3d printed. Was a bummer.