Free Play Florida

🎉 Exciting news, pinball fans! 🎉 Free Play Florida is thrilled to partner with The Pinball Lounge for the FREE PLAY FLORIDA PINBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2024!

Join us at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL, from November 22-24 for three days of nonstop pinball action! 🕹️ We'll host 5 pinball tournaments in our dedicated tournament area, featuring spacious seating and a lounge to relax between games. Don’t miss out on this epic event! See you there!

Tickets & Info: https://www.freeplayflorida.com/pinball-tournament

🌟 Big News, Mortal Kombat Fans! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that legendary martial artists Carlos Pesina (Raiden) and Anthony Marquez (Kung Lao) will join us at Free Play Florida 2024! 🥋💥

These talented stars have made their mark on the Mortal Kombat franchise, and guess what? They were also stunt doubles in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III! 🐢✨

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of TMNT and dive into all the action of Mortal Kombat at Florida's largest arcade, pinball, and retro console show! 🎮🎉

🎟 Buy Tickets: https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🚨THIS IS THE LAST WEEK FOR VIP!🚨
Our VIP passes are ENDING on 9/23, so don’t miss out on your exclusive access! ⏳ But that's not all – pre-orders for the Official FPF 2024 Shirt & Hoodie are also closing soon! 🕒 Act NOW and secure yours before it's too late! 👕🔥

🎉 Don’t forget to snag your After Party ticket and get the chance to see Mega Ran and The Limit Breakers!

🎟 Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🎮 Can’t make it to Free Play Florida for the entire weekend? No worries! You can still snag the Official 2024 Show Hoodie 🧥! For a very LIMITED TIME, pre-order yours while you can!

And if you're looking for the full experience, VIP tickets are still available—they come with the hoodie and other exclusive goodies. 🎟️✨

🚨 PRE-ORDERS END ON 9/23!

Buy now: https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

📣 GET YOUR VIP PACKAGE TODAY!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Free Play Florida 2024 with our exclusive VIP package! Take advantage of the Early Bird prices before they end on Monday, 9/9. Don't miss out on the chance to secure your VIP package, as they will only be available until 9/23. Act now and save big!

🎟 Buy VIP: https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🚨THIS IS IT! THE LAST THREE DAYS FOR EARLY BIRD🚨

Don't miss out on our early bird prices and your chance to save money! 💰 Purchase a 3-Day Weekend, 3-Day VIP, or Single-Day pass by Sunday for savings. Remember to get your After Party ticket and pre-order the official show shirt! ACT NOW!


🎟 Buy tickets and save! https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🎮 Don't miss out on Florida's biggest gaming event of the year! Free Play Florida is back, bringing you the ultimate Arcade, Pinball, and Retro Console show. 🎉

🕹️ Secure your spot now with Early Bird tickets and save! Choose from VIP, Weekend, or Single Day passes.

👕 And don’t forget—you can pre-order the exclusive 2024 show shirt when you grab your ticket.

🎟 Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

Get ready to play, relive the classics, and celebrate all things retro!

🎮 Get ready, Free Play Florida fans! We're thrilled to announce the return of Master Pesina to FPF 2024! 🥋

Mortal Kombat enthusiasts will instantly recognize him as the iconic actor behind Scorpion, Reptile, and, of course, the legendary Johnny Cage. But that’s not all—Master Pesina also took orders from The Shredder as a member of the Foot Clan in 1991’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze.

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of TMNT with this martial arts legend! Grab your tickets now and don’t miss your chance to meet him at Free Play Florida 2024! 👊

🎟 Take advantage of our early bird prices: https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🎉 Cowabunga, dudes!

🐢🎮 Celebrate 40 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Free Play Florida! Dive into nostalgia with the original TMNT and Turtles In Time arcades, and take on Shredder in modern classics like Shredder's Revenge and Wrath Of The Mutants on candy cabs! It's going to be a shell of a good time. Turtle Power! 🐢💥

📣 Don't miss out! Take advantage of our early bird prices now!
https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🚨Special Announcement!

We're excited to reveal the Official Free Play Florida 2024 Show Shirt designed by the incredible pinball artist Matt Andrews. With it being the 🐢40th Anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, it would be a great way to celebrate by asking Matt to create a one-of-a-kind illustration commemorating the Heroes In A Half Shell for you all. 💙❤️💜🧡

📣 You can pre-order the shirt now by purchasing a Free Play Florida 2024 ticket. Pre-orders end on September 23rd, so don't miss out on this awesome shirt. Cowabunga!!! 🍕

🎟 Buy your FPF Ticket and Pre-order the official show shirt: https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🚀 Ready to relive the golden age of gaming? 🎮 Free Play Florida 2024 is bringing back the Retro Computer and Console Area, a must-see for every gamer! From Oregon Trail to Doom, Pac-Man to Street Fighter, this curated collection by Number Six of the Village BBS, HammysHangout on Twitch, and local collectors will transport you back to the '70s, '80s, '90s, and '00s. 🕹️

Don't miss your chance to experience these iconic machines and relive your childhood at Free Play Florida 2024! 🌟


🎟 Get your tickets today and take advantage of our early bird pricing!
https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

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🚨Special Guest Announcement! 🚨

Bert the Stormtrooper, Toy Reviewer and Pop Culture Historian, is back at Free Play Florida 2024! 🎉 From Star Wars to Transformers, Bert’s collection is a treasure trove for '70s and '80s pop culture fans. Don’t miss his "That's Just Prime!" series, a must-watch for Optimus Prime enthusiasts. 🤖

Bert’s also a retro gamer with a rare copy of 'Little Samson' 😉 for the NES. Catch him at the event and dive into his world of gaming and toys!🕹️ 👾

🎟 Don't miss out on our early bird ticket prices while they last! https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🚨 Exciting News, Retro Gamers! 🚨

The Southeast local and operator of The Video Game Cavern, Andy "Pacman" Case, is making his way to Free Play Florida 2024! 🎮✨ Known for his deep love of the classics and all things nostalgic, Pacmancase’s channel is a treasure trove for retro gaming enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to build the perfect collection or just enjoy the hobby, he’s your guy!

Keep your eyes peeled as this monster roams the RP Funding halls. And if you spot him, don’t forget to shout, “What is good, my PacRat!” Who knows, he might just drop some epic loot! 💥


🎟 Get your tickets today and take advantage of our early bird pricing!
https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🎉 We're excited to announce The Pinball Lounge is teaming up with Free Play Florida for the FREE PLAY FLORIDA PINBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2024—part of the Stern Pro Circuit!

🏆 Join us for Three Epic Days of competition with Five IFPA-Sanctioned Tournaments.

👉🏻 Tournament Details: https://www.freeplayflorida.com/pinball-tournament

🎟 Get your 3-Day Weekend Passes Today and don't miss out on our Early Bird Prices! https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

📣🐶Get ready for an amazing event! Free Play Florida is thrilled to announce our support for the 2nd Annual Bark Easy hosted by the Polk County Bully Project . This fantastic fundraiser is dedicated to helping homeless dogs, and your generous donations will make a real difference. Don't miss out on the chance to participate in the silent auction and raffle for a shot at winning a Weekend Pass to Free Play Florida!

Bark Easy Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/XNpSw6DqrMPxrQjC/?mibextid=9l3rBW

🎉 Exciting News from Free Play Florida! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce the return of The Prewar Playground “Flipperless Pinball Machines” presented by Jeffrey Smith! 🌟 Dive into a piece of gaming history and explore these fascinating 80+ year old games.🎮✨

Join us at Free Play Florida 2024 and witness the magic of these vintage machines. Our mission is to celebrate the history, art, and science of gaming, and this exhibit is a perfect example of that! 🕹💛

📅 Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this incredible exhibit! See you there!🚀

Don't miss out on our Early Bird prices! Buy tickets today! https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🎮 Exciting news for retrogaming fans! 🌟 Meet Greg George from "Greg's Game Room" at Free Play Florida! 🎉 Greg is a passionate gamer from the Golden Age of Classic Games, celebrating Atari, Sega, Nintendo, and more on his YouTube channel.

From classic titles and hidden gems to new homebrews and hardware reviews, Greg's Game Room is a retrogaming paradise. 🕹️✨

Don't miss our early bird ticket sale and the chance to meet him in person! 🚀

🎟 https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🌟We're thrilled to announce that pioneering engineer Ed Smith will attend Free Play Florida! In the late '70s, Ed transformed the APF M1000 into the groundbreaking APF Imagination Machine.

Growing up in Brooklyn, his tech passion led him to APF Electronics, where he competed with giants like Atari. With a career at Apple, Novell, and Infosys, Ed's inspiring journey is captured in his book "Imagine That!"

Don't miss the chance to meet this tech legend!

Get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🎮✨ Exciting news, gamers! Free Play Florida welcomes GameCube Galaxy to this year's expo! 🌌🎉 Over the past three years, GameCube Galaxy has provided in-depth reviews, top 10 lists, game-hunting adventures, and more about one of Nintendo's most under-appreciated consoles, the GameCube. Don't miss out on your chance to hang out with GameCube Galaxy and relive the arcade experience at Free Play Florida 2024!



📣 Get your early bird tickets before they're gone! https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🎨 We're excited to announce that Matt Andrews, a talented Illustrator and Concept Artist will join us at FPF 2024! 🌟 Known for his stunning pinball art, Matt's work shines in "Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity," "Total Nuclear Annihilation," and the prototype for American Pinball's "Houdini." His creativity and eye for detail continue to captivate and inspire.

🔥Don't miss our Early Bird prices! Get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

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Get ready to party! We're thrilled to announce the incredible After Party Music Guests for this year. Presented by Ongaku Overdrive , we'll be joined by the phenomenal Nerdcore Hip-Hop artist MEGA RAN, along with the VGM Fusion Rock Band, THE LIMIT BREAKERS! It's going to be an epic night of awesome music and entertainment!

Get your tickets to Free Play Florida and the After Party Tickets today!

👉🏻 Tickets: https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

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🔥Exciting news! Your requests have been heard - we are thrilled to announce that SINGLE DAY TICKETS are now up for grabs! Prepare yourself for an unforgettable gaming blast from the past at Free Play Florida 2024. Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate gaming nostalgic experience!

Get your tickets! https://bit.ly/3T5DRB4

🚨Announcements coming this week! Stay tuned!

If you haven't yet go purchase your tickets for FPF 2024! https://www.eventeny.com/events/free-play-florida-retro-gaming-expo-2024-10828/

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🕹📣Get ready to reach thousands of gamers with Free Play Florida! Join our expanding team of sponsors and make a huge impact this November. With several thousand attendees expected to join us over the three-day event, this is your chance to connect with a diverse group of gamers and support our mission to bring retro gaming to the community. Your sponsorship will help us create an unforgettable experience filled with history, science, math, and art. Let's work together to make this show exceptional!

👉🏻 Apply here: https://bit.ly/3RL4CLa

🕹📣Prepare for the ultimate Pinball, Arcade, and Retrogaming experience, as Free Play Florida returns this fall on November 22nd-24th! This exciting weekend will be filled with games, tournaments, nostalgia, special guests, and unforgettable memories. You won't want to miss out on this incredible event. So mark your calendars and get ready to level up your gaming skills at Free Play Florida 2024!

👉🏻Head to www.freeplayflorida.com and purchase your Early Bird Tickets for Florida's largest gaming expo today!

Happy Father’s Day! I hope all of you have an amazing day surrounded by those you love. 💛🕹️🚀

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🕹Are you a collector of Arcade Games or Pinball Machines? Do you love seeing the joy on people's faces as they play your games? If so, you won't want to miss Free Play Florida! As a Game Contributor, we have some incredible incentives just for bringing your games to the event. It's going to be an amazing experience!

👉🏻 APPLY TODAY: https://bit.ly/4e1PoLq

*More information is located on the application page.

📣🕹Hey Free Play Florida Community! Get ready for an epic expo this year! With special guests, awesome games, thrilling tournaments, and an amazing after party, it's going to be an event to remember. The Byte Amusement Group and our Leads are working hard to make this the best show ever, but we need your help! If you're a Game Bringer, Indie Game Developer, Vendor, or Artist, don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the action. Apply today and be a part of the excitement!

👉🏻Apply here: https://www.freeplayflorida.com/get-involved

📣🕹️Now Available!

Watch the full collectors panel from Free Play Florida 2023 with Weekend Warrior John Riggs Bert The Stormtrooper, Greg’s Game Room, and Retrospectrum

🕹I Hosted A Collector's Panel at FLORIDA'S LARGEST GAMING EXPO In November 2024, I hosted my first panel at Free Play Florida, where I got to chat with fellow YouTubers and Content Creators ...

🥳Let’s all wish Walter Day a fantastic 75th birthday! Walter Day, also known as the Patron Saint of Video Games, is the Father of Esports. He was the first to host video game tournaments and catalog all the scores for the Guinness World Records book. Walter has been a wonderful supporter and dear friend of Free Play Florida. Let’s celebrate this living legend on his special day!

Happy birthday, Walter! 🎂🎁🕹️👾

📣 VENDORS WANTED!

Get ready to join the largest gaming convention in Florida! Free Play Florida offers you the chance to present your products to a fantastic community of gamers, retro enthusiasts, and pop culture fans. We are looking for vendors offering pinball and arcade parts, classic and retro games, and other nostalgia-related merchandise.

Hurry and apply today as space is limited!

Apply here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=17223