Are there any UK arcade shows this year?

[Rusty Shackelford]

For the past few moths ive been expecting to see a thread for this summers arcade show(s) but nothing. We had Insert coin last year which I attended and enjoyed and was hoping for a 'day out' (read beer+arcades) this summer.

Anyone know of anything?

[Franco B]

http://r3play.info/ 

[Turnarcades]

Could be a biggie, shame it's not in the Summer but hey at least it's a good reason for people to gather indoors! Will defo be at this one.

[Rusty Shackelford]

Exellent! I know I asked the question and I dont mean to sound a snob but Blackpool? November? mmmmmm

[Franco B]

What exactly more do you want from an Expo?   

[Rusty Shackelford]

What exactly more do you want from an Expo?   

The expo looks great its Blackpool im not such a fan of or should that be the 'crowd' it attracts

[jtslade]

What is the closest airport to Blackpool

[Franco B]

Liverpool (34 miles) followed by Manchester (45 miles).

[Turnarcades]

The expo looks great its Blackpool im not such a fan of or should that be the 'crowd' it attracts

Yeah, a bit snobby. Crowd type? Well Blackpool's Britain's spiritual home of arcade gaming, and after frequenting it for much of my youth, I guess I form part of this 'crowd'.

What would you prefer? In the upper-end of a big inner-city shopping centre surrounded by poncy chain coffee shops and wine bars? Not the gritty environment I remember, and in England, most big arcades were at seaside resorts.

Seriously though, if you ain't been recently it's much better than it was and a lot cleaner since the new sea defences were built. This venue's way up past the tower and North Shore, getting close to Fleetwood.

[grantspain]

r3play looks to have the makings of a good show,i hope it does well

[solidteezme]

most big arcades were at seaside resorts.

If not all of them! there used to be a dave and busters in solihul i used to visit, but they more the simulation type games, not the classics!

[Rusty Shackelford]

The expo looks great its Blackpool im not such a fan of or should that be the 'crowd' it attracts

Yeah, a bit snobby. Crowd type? Well Blackpool's Britain's spiritual home of arcade gaming, and after frequenting it for much of my youth, I guess I form part of this 'crowd'.

What would you prefer? In the upper-end of a big inner-city shopping centre surrounded by poncy chain coffee shops and wine bars? Not the gritty environment I remember, and in England, most big arcades were at seaside resorts.

Seriously though, if you ain't been recently it's much better than it was and a lot cleaner since the new sea defences were built. This venue's way up past the tower and North Shore, getting close to Fleetwood.

I quote "gritty environment" lol! The one thing that stuck in my mind the last time I went was the number of tattoos on faces.
I admit I havent been for about 10 years so Id be willing to give BP another chance

[ark_ader]

Great!

See ya there!