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Author Topic: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!  (Read 20580 times)

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Hey gang,
It’s the time of year again where we rally the troops and try to beat last year’s game count. At ZapCon 3.0 we were creeping up on 300 games. Let’s see if we can surpass it this year!

We’re offering the tried and true incentives:
-a weekend pass for every fully functional game you bring
-a collectible “Contributor” badge and lanyard that is unique from normal attendees
-early entrance to the event on both days

AND we’ve added:
-A free “ZapCon 4” t-shirt if you bring 5+ games
-access to the “Contributor Only” game time the Friday night before the event

We’ve got a couple more surprises in the works for you, so stay tuned!

Also, if you have a business or product you’d like to get in front of the southwest’s classic gaming community, we have vendor and sponsor opportunities available.

ZapCon is as much your event as it is ours, and I hope you take as much pride in it as we do. Word of mouth is the best way for people to find out about us, so PLEASE spread the word to other collectors and enthusiasts.

SO WHAT GAMES ARE YOU BRINGING?


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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2016, 10:04:49 am »
This year, I hope to bring Macross (always a favorite), a Super Pac-Man cocktail, and a special surprise game for ZapCon. Maybe NBA Jam, but that sucker is HEAVY. Depends on the size of the trailer I get.
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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2016, 05:02:34 pm »
This year, I hope to bring Macross (always a favorite), a Super Pac-Man cocktail, and a special surprise game for ZapCon. Maybe NBA Jam, but that sucker is HEAVY. Depends on the size of the trailer I get.
Awesome!  and thanks for rallying all the BYOAC folks for the show! :)

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2016, 06:36:14 pm »
I'm flying out from NYC to go.  Can't wait.  If I could I'd bring a couple of my machines, but I'm too far away.  :-(

See you there Wes!

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2016, 08:37:51 pm »
The game pledges are coming in at a steady pace, but there’s still room for more!  As another way to say thank-you, we’ve decided to give away a FREE ARCADE GAME to one lucky contributor!  You will be entered into a drawing once for each game you bring to the show, so the more games you bring, the better your odds.

email me if you're interested in being part of Team ZapCon!
wes [at] zapcon [dot] com

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2016, 04:56:50 pm »
If you're coming in from out of town or just want to stay close to the action, we finally secured this year's discount room rate at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa: 

http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Zap%20Con%20IV%5Ephxmm%60zapzapa%60109%60USD%60false%604%604/12/16%604/20/16%603/9/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes

The deadline for reservations is March 18th, so don't procrastinate. :)

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2016, 05:18:07 pm »
I don't suppose they could retro that for those of us that have already reserved?

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2016, 05:18:52 pm »
I don't suppose they could retro that for those of us that have already reserved?

Couldn't you book this one, then cancel your other one?
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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2016, 05:21:24 pm »
I don't suppose they could retro that for those of us that have already reserved?

Couldn't you book this one, then cancel your other one?

No  :(  I was cheap and went non refundable.

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2016, 05:22:34 pm »
I don't suppose they could retro that for those of us that have already reserved?

Couldn't you book this one, then cancel your other one?

No  :(  I was cheap and went non refundable.
You could contact them directly with your booking info and ask. Couldn't hurt.
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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2016, 05:23:24 pm »
I don't suppose they could retro that for those of us that have already reserved?

Couldn't you book this one, then cancel your other one?

No  :(  I was cheap and went non refundable.

So long as you booked it straight through the hotel and not a 3rd party...I'd just give the front desk a ring. Explain the situation...they might be reasonable and credit you the difference.
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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2016, 05:24:55 pm »
It's really not that big a difference, Thanks so much for the heads up though and working for the discount Wes!

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2016, 11:15:16 pm »
This year’s game list is now live! Keep checking it at zapcon.com, and watch it grow as we get closer to showtime!

If you’d like to be part of the fun, we’re still accepting game submissions and filling volunteer slots. Contact me at wes [at] zapcon [dot] com and together we can put together something really special!


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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2016, 09:20:50 pm »
ZapCon ticket pre-registration and shirt pre-orders are now live on zapcon.com!  This year's schedule and games list are up to date as well.  Check it out!

If you’d like to be part of the fun, we’re still accepting game submissions and filling volunteer slots. Contact me at wes [at] zapcon [dot] com.

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2016, 09:24:41 pm »
ZapCon ticket pre-registration and shirt pre-orders are now live on zapcon.com!  This year's schedule and games list are up to date as well.  Check it out!

If you’d like to be part of the fun, we’re still accepting game submissions and filling volunteer slots. Contact me at wes [at] zapcon [dot] com.

Hi Wes! I emailed earlier this morning but never heard back. I'd like to volunteer.
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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #15 on: March 21, 2016, 11:07:26 pm »
ZapCon ticket pre-registration and shirt pre-orders are now live on zapcon.com!  This year's schedule and games list are up to date as well.  Check it out!

If you’d like to be part of the fun, we’re still accepting game submissions and filling volunteer slots. Contact me at wes [at] zapcon [dot] com.

Hi Wes! I emailed earlier this morning but never heard back. I'd like to volunteer.

Hi VJ,
We have you on the list.  Have you been contacted yet?

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2016, 11:07:51 pm »
Want to get a weekend pass for ZapCon but short on cash?  Want to help us put on an awesome show on a shoestring budget?

We're looking for volunteers!  Give us a few hours and we'll give you a weekend pass!  Contact wes [at] zapcon [dot] com to sign up. :)

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #17 on: March 21, 2016, 11:39:21 pm »
ZapCon ticket pre-registration and shirt pre-orders are now live on zapcon.com!  This year's schedule and games list are up to date as well.  Check it out!

If you’d like to be part of the fun, we’re still accepting game submissions and filling volunteer slots. Contact me at wes [at] zapcon [dot] com.

Hi Wes! I emailed earlier this morning but never heard back. I'd like to volunteer.

Hi VJ,
We have you on the list.  Have you been contacted yet?

Yes! Thanks. Rachel got back to me and I'm all set.
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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #18 on: March 21, 2016, 11:44:34 pm »
ZapCon ticket pre-registration and shirt pre-orders are now live on zapcon.com!  This year's schedule and games list are up to date as well.  Check it out!

If you’d like to be part of the fun, we’re still accepting game submissions and filling volunteer slots. Contact me at wes [at] zapcon [dot] com.

Hi Wes! I emailed earlier this morning but never heard back. I'd like to volunteer.

Hi VJ,
We have you on the list.  Have you been contacted yet?

Yes! Thanks. Rachel got back to me and I'm all set.
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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #19 on: March 22, 2016, 12:13:37 am »
VJ wants to be put on bathroom duty. Just FYI.

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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #20 on: March 22, 2016, 03:45:54 pm »
Hey Wes. Still haven't heard back regarding the Sunday morning shift.
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« Reply #21 on: March 22, 2016, 05:55:17 pm »
FYI, DeL also wants bathroom duty. With Vwbus.
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« Reply #22 on: March 23, 2016, 01:25:02 pm »
Hey Wes. Still haven't heard back regarding the Sunday morning shift.

I have trouble keeping people's 'forum names' aligned with their actual names.  can you email me at wes[at]zapcon[dot]com so we can try to get it sorted out?

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« Reply #23 on: March 23, 2016, 02:15:08 pm »
Hey Wes. Still haven't heard back regarding the Sunday morning shift.

I have trouble keeping people's 'forum names' aligned with their actual names.  can you email me at wes[at]zapcon[dot]com so we can try to get it sorted out?
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« Reply #24 on: April 25, 2016, 03:29:15 pm »
Hey gang,
I just wanted to thank everyone for coming out, and thanks to Paul for bringing in all the out of towners.  This was the best Zapcon yet, with over 300 games and nearly 2000 guests.  Thank you for being part of it. 

I took a bunch of pictures at the show.  You can check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1183107935033567.1073741833.591319554212411&type=3

I hope I'll see you all next year!
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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #25 on: April 25, 2016, 03:45:49 pm »
Hey gang,
I just wanted to thank everyone for coming out, and thanks to Paul for bringing in all the out of towners.  This was the best Zapcon yet, with over 300 games and nearly 2000 guests.  Thank you for being part of it. 

I took a bunch of pictures at the show.  You can check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1183107935033567.1073741833.591319554212411&type=3

I hope I'll see you all next year!
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Re: ZapCon 4 - Mesa, AZ, April 16-17 2016: Be Part of the Excitement!
« Reply #26 on: April 25, 2016, 04:00:39 pm »
I think I'm in one of the aerials playing Raiden Fighters but I'm not sure.

It was a great time nonetheless!  Can't wait for next year!