Well, folks—there’s never a dull moment in the world of pinball. For years, the Cleveland Pinball and Arcade Show ran on a trusty old website that helped us wrangle games, connect collectors, and spread the gospel of silverball throughout Northeast Ohio. But in the wild west of the internet, even a humble pinball show isn’t immune to trouble…
Our Old Site Got Hacked by a Bitcoin Scammer. Seriously.
It’s true: not long ago, our old site was hijacked by cybercriminals who demanded Bitcoin to return our little slice of web heaven. We can laugh about it now, mainly because nobody’s personal or financial info was ever stored on the old site (that’s right, your secret stash of quarters is safe!). No email addresses leaked, no payment details lost, and not a single high score compromised.
Turning Lemons Into a New High Score
Instead of letting the hackers tilt our game, we did what any great pinball player does after a rough drain: we hit restart. We decided to build something even better, with the help of our own local pinball wizard and longtime community friend, David Gruhin. David knows his way around flippers and code, and he set out to build the best show platform in the hobby.
Welcome to the All-New Cleveland Pinball & Arcade Show Website!
Our new site isn’t just a facelift—it’s a whole new way to experience the show:
- Create Your Own Profile – Whether you’re a veteran collector or a first-time exhibitor, you can create your very own user profile. Show off your collection, connect with fellow fans, and manage your show presence all in one place.
- Register Your Games – Bringing a game to the show? You can now register each machine you’re bringing, complete with photos and details.
- For Sale Listings & Messaging – Want to sell a game? Mark it for sale (and set your price) when you register. Other registered users can message you directly through the site, no more guessing who owns what!
- See Who’s Bringing What (and When) – Ever wondered which rare pins or arcade gems are coming, and who’s bringing them? Now there’s a clear, searchable list, plus you can see which days each game will be on the floor.
- Easy “For Sale” Visuals – Instantly spot what’s up for grabs with a clear indicator right next to each for-sale title.
Safe, Secure, and Ready for the Next Chapter
Thanks to David and our supportive community, The Cleveland Pinball and Arcade Show website is now running on a platform built by pinball people, for pinball people. No more Bitcoin bandits, just smooth, secure fun. Whether you’re showing off, buying, selling, or just exploring, everything’s easier (and more fun) on our new site.
Ready to check it out? Dive in and create your profile today!
See you (and your games) at the show!
