Franz Lanzinger Sac Gamers Expo 2026 Guest of Honor

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A Pro Author and Game Developer known for his work on Crystal Castles and other titles, Franz Lanzinger will be a Guest of Honor at Sac Gamers Expo 2026 on Sunday, November 1.

We’re pleased to welcome Franz Lanzinger (Sunday only) as an Industry Guest at @SacGamersExpo 2026!@Lanzinger is a professional game developer who designed/programmed the classic #Atari arcade game #CrystalCastles. For #Tengen, he programmed #MsPacMan & #Toobin’ on the #NES. pic.twitter.com/vp9w7A9Mf3

— @SacGamersExpo (@sacgamersexpo) October 5, 2026

Designing and programming the classic arcade title Crystal Castles, Franz Lanzinger was also a Programmer and designer at Tengen for Ms. Pac-Man & Toobin’ on the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Franz also co-founded Bitmasters, where he designed & coded games like Krazy Kreatures and Rampart Championship Pool, and NCAA Final Four Basketball.

He is a former world record holder on Centipede and Burgertime!

Happening in just a few short weeks, gear up for Sac Gamers Expo 2026 with the confirmed Guests of Honor and happenings below:

Sac Gamers Expo 2026 will be held the weekend of October 31 and November 1 at CAL EXPO Buildings A&B – learn more via its official website.

Sac Gamers Expo 2026 tickets can be purchased ahead of the event via its official website.

Tickets for @SacGamersExpo available now!
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Exhibitor spaces available but limited!
To get an Application please email: contact@sacgamersexpo.com
Make sure you clarify Artist or Vendor! pic.twitter.com/k4DqW0z0E8

— @SacGamersExpo (@sacgamersexpo) August 5, 2026

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