The History of Dave Nutting & Milwaukee Coin

April 24 - 26, 2026
Location: Midwest Gaming Classic, Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI

Step back into a pivotal moment in Midwest arcade history with The History and Games of Dave Nutting & Milwaukee Coin, a playable exhibition presented by Chicago Gamespace at Midwest Gaming Classic. Featuring classic games including Sea Wolf arcade cabinet, Gun Fight on the Bally Arcade Console, and Fireball home pinball, the exhibit invites visitors to experience these historic games firsthand while exploring the people, places, and innovations that helped shape early video gaming in Milwaukee and beyond. Through rare images and artifacts from the era, guests will discover the pioneering role played by Dave Nutting and the Milwaukee Coin team—including Jamie Fenton, Jeff Fredrickson, and Tom McHugh—during these formative years in the arcade industry.

Co-curated by Jonathan Kinkley and Ethan Johnson.