Houston Arcade Expo

Houston Arcade Expo
Houston Arcade Expo logo
Statusactive
GenreExposition
FrequencyYearly
LocationHouston
CountryUSA
Years active24
InauguratedMay 25, 2002 (2002-05-25)
FounderKeith Christensen
Most recent
(2025-11-14) (2025-11-16)November 14–16, 2025
Next event
(2026-11-13) (2026-11-15)November 13–15, 2026
Websitewww.houstonarcadeexpo.com

The Houston Arcade Expo is a yearly event held in Houston which includes exclusively free-to-play arcade games, computer games, and console games from all eras of gaming.[1] The event also has historic penny arcades.[2] The event usually includes live-music and hosts multiple bands.[3] While the event does host competitions it differentiates itself from other purely competitive events by appealing to those looking for of a casual gaming and party atmosphere.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Joshua Zinn (2024). "Classic games and pinball abound at the Houston Arcade Expo". Houston Public Media.
  2. ↑ "Houston Arcade Expo 2025". Texas Film Commission.
  3. ↑ Jef Rouner (2025). "Houston Arcade Expo returns as a celebration of pinball, Weird Al, 'Q*bert'". Houston Chronicle.
  4. ↑ Dwight Silverman (2023). "Pinball is bouncing back into the hearts of Texans". Houston Chronicle.