Author Topic: Possible New England natives get together (Read 6566 times)

steve_pss · « **on:** January 26, 2004, 06:40:14 pm »

Please vote for your favorite option to meet and greet, discuss our hobby, drink beer and play some video games!

If you know another location, write it in.

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2004, 09:49:16 pm »

Ok I voted for Funspot

I however am willing to go anywhere soon but this summer everyone will have to go to FUNSPOT.... I have a summer cottage up there we can make it a weekend thing if you don't mind sleeping bags as it's only 2 small bedrooms.

Signed
ED

steve_pss · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2004, 10:23:14 pm »

I have to admit it, I picked Dave and Busters. It's 10 minutes from my house, how could I not! On the less selfish side it does have all the amenities we seek. Good food, good bar, plenty of room and tons of (almost all non-classic) games.

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2004, 11:08:12 pm »

I voted for the FunSpot, even though I've never been there, the name alone makes it seem worth it.

telengard · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2004, 12:12:07 am »

Quote from: mr.Curmudgeon on January 26, 2004, 11:08:12 pm

I voted for the FunSpot, even though I've never been there, the name alone makes it seem worth it.

I voted for FunSpot also. It's heaven on earth! Where else can you go back in time??

I have some pictures of inside Funspot from my last visit there, they do not do the place justice. For instance, they play constant 80s music. They also have fixed the Robotron joysticks.

http://users.adelphia.net/~bsturk/mame/funspot.html

SirPeale · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2004, 08:03:36 am »

Quote from: telengard on January 27, 2004, 12:12:07 am

I voted for FunSpot also. It's heaven on earth! Where else can you go back in time??

I have some pictures of inside Funspot from my last visit there, they do not do the place justice. For instance, they play constant 80s music. They also have fixed the Robotron joysticks.

http://users.adelphia.net/~bsturk/mame/funspot.html

It's so beautiful, man!

I've got pics of FunSpot in my gallery as well. Check out my website, the WWW is on the left under my Avatar.

screaming · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2004, 08:53:20 am »

Hmm.. I voted for Dave and Busters, because, well, I've only been there once and a trip to RI sounds good

I knwo I was the one who originally suggested Jillians, but I don't remember any classic games there at all.

Really, though, I'm up for anywhere. FunSpot definitely looks cool!

/Steve

RecycledPast · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2004, 10:12:06 am »

I've been to jillian's before so I'd rather try either NH or RI. I have a friend in RI so heading down there is no problem for me.
Although taking a trip to NH on my motorcycle in the summer would be even better.

--J--

Teknique · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2004, 10:48:25 am »

Funspot definately. Place is great (and cheap)...and you can always find token coupons at regional gas stations/ grocery stores to save big coin- first round at the the broken antler is on me!

SirPeale · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2004, 11:26:16 am »

There are FunSpot coupons available on their website for some serious discounts on tokens. If you spend $20 on tokens then you get something like 120 tokens. Then with the coupon on their site you can get another 50 tokens on top of that. You can play all day (unless you keep playing Beach Head 2000 all day)

steve_pss · « **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2004, 07:35:08 pm »

it would appear that FunSpot is winning handily. In terms of headcount, please reply in your interested.

SirPeale · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2004, 07:44:17 pm »

I think we're all interested, but it would depend on when it is. A week from now is out of the question, for example. It's something I need to plan for, as I'm sure others will too.

jerryjanis · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2004, 08:23:58 pm »

Funspot all the way... I went there this summer for the first time, and it's absolutely amazing.

screaming · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2004, 12:44:18 pm »

Okay, now that the easy part is over with, we get to figure out what time and day works best for everyone

Weekends will probably work best for most of us, with during the day (early afternoon to early evening) being the better times for people with families.

I'm busy this weekend and next though... A 2-3 week advanced notice would be ideal. With V-day coming up (...you *did* get her a gift, didn't you?) soon though, I doubt many of the 'commited' folk will be able to attend that day.

To get the ball rolling, I suggest the weekend of 2/28-2/29?

/Steve

SirPeale · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2004, 12:52:45 pm »

Are you kidding? I would put it more in the future, say around late April/Early May.

screaming · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2004, 01:55:43 pm »

Quote from: Peale on January 29, 2004, 12:52:45 pm

Are you kidding? I would put it more in the future, say around late April/Early May.

Oh. Sure. Get me aaaaallll excited to go play Area 51 and Ms Pacman at the grooviest arcade on the planet and now you're saying that you can't go until May? Dang, bro. TORTURE

I just might have to take a ride up there myself and check it out then.

/S

steve_pss · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2004, 08:24:35 pm »

April seems far off, but in terms of getting everyone together maybe a bit of overnotice is in order. Howz bout well say April sounds just groovy and someone suggest a date?

Nightmare03 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2004, 09:16:39 pm »

Shame i live in the UK

Im sure you would all wanna kill me anyway!

Sylentwulf · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2004, 09:18:21 pm »

I'm sure I can head up with enough notice to pawn my kids off somewhere, and if nothing else immensly important pops up.
I know a lot of otehr classic gamers in the general region who may want to stop by as well (digital press boards)

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #19 on:** February 17, 2004, 11:16:50 am »

Ok

I can't take it anymore...... . I need FUNSPOT soon.

On valentines day we went to salisbury beach to play some games, well we got there and the upstairs was closed this of course is where most of the older games are, there are only a few on the first floor.

Well my son is on school vacation so I thought we would head up to FUNSPOT on Friday Feb 20th .

Any one intresteded in meeting there bring the family if you want I am.

I am also going to start a new thread for this

Signed
ED

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #20 on:** March 15, 2004, 01:31:07 am »

Quote from: steve_pss on January 30, 2004, 08:24:35 pm

April seems far off, but in terms of getting everyone together maybe a bit of overnotice is in order. Howz bout well say April sounds just groovy and someone suggest a date?

Hehe...not so far off now....

As it is now approaching mid-March, I just thought I'd see if a more concrete commitment date is in the works. I've been saving up my quarters!!

Is this still on?

mrC

DYNAGOD · « **Reply #21 on:** March 15, 2004, 02:19:48 pm »

now this sounds like a good time to go!!

Thursday-Sunday, May 29-June 1
5TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC VIDEO & PINBALL TOURNAMENT
World-class players from around the globe compete on the classics.
Info at Funspot or 603-366-4377

Teknique · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2004, 08:36:32 am »

Put me down as a definate for the Memorial Day weekend tournament. I will be up that way anyway.

Khenemet Heru · « **Reply #23 on:** March 19, 2004, 10:00:07 am »

I'm in for whatever weekend you all decide, Funspot looks cool and this whole idea sounds like a blast (though my better half might not agree; I'll have to "drag" her along so we can all convert her!)

Not sure if I want to compete in a tournament tho - even with MAME I'm rusty as hell at most of the games I used to be a winner at!

Teknique · « **Reply #24 on:** April 16, 2004, 07:39:40 am »

Funspots website is severely outdated. I just checked the calendar of events for the lakes region.

June 3-6
International Classic Video and Pinball Tournament at Funspot. World-class players from around the world compete in the classics. Info at Funspot: Gary 603-366-4377

Thats the current info.

I'll be there Sat and Sun.

nipsmg · « **Reply #25 on:** April 16, 2004, 08:01:44 am »

THERE ARE NO MORE VIDEO GAMES AT JILLIANS IN BOSTON!!

I was just there on Valentine's Day. They took out ALL of the video games and replaced them with pool tables. They weren't making enough revenue, and most of them were huge simulators anyways. It's 18+ until 8:00PM, at which point you must be 21+ to enter.

I am NOT KIDDING.

--NipsMG

jerryjanis · « **Reply #26 on:** April 16, 2004, 10:42:15 am »

Oh, man, that's terrible!

I was in Jillians here in Albany, NY a few weeks ago. It was a Saturday night and all the bars were PACKED. My friends and I went to Jillians and headed down to the arcade section and there was nobody down there except a bar tender and lots of video games. It was great! However, now I'm realizing that it might not be such a good sign for the future of that arcade.

steve_pss · « **Reply #27 on:** April 16, 2004, 11:12:48 am »

Good lord, it's April already....

I'm calling out a meeting at Dave and Busters in Providence. Lets call it 1st week of May. Anyone in?

SirPeale · « **Reply #28 on:** April 16, 2004, 08:21:21 pm »

Not me. FunSpot or bust.

steve_pss · « **Reply #29 on:** April 17, 2004, 01:24:39 am »

Damn you Peale...

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #30 on:** April 20, 2004, 08:39:03 am »

Ok FUNSPOT or Bust huhPeale ...LOL

Lets pick a date as April is coming to a close .

If we pick the tournament weekend then it might be kind of difficult to play some of our favorite classics, because they will be using them .

I am in for any weekend

Mr.Curmudgeon you better come this time ! You bailed last time...LOL

Anyways seriously lets make this happen I'd like to meet you guys trade stories and stuff.

Signed
Ed

steve_pss · « **Reply #31 on:** April 20, 2004, 02:12:13 pm »

Your call Peale. Pick a date!

SirPeale · « **Reply #32 on:** April 20, 2004, 05:41:13 pm »

Aw, man...why me?

Well, if I were going to give a date, it would have to be...um...hmmm...May 29th. Sure! Why not. Can't promise I'll be there, but it's as good a date as any.

crashwg · « **Reply #33 on:** April 21, 2004, 03:31:42 am »

How 'bout the 31st? I'm pretty sure I can make it that weekend...

SirPeale · « **Reply #34 on:** April 21, 2004, 07:52:28 am »

May 31st. Monday. That's just not a good day for anyone, I think.

RecycledPast · « **Reply #35 on:** April 21, 2004, 11:54:48 am »

The weekend of may 29th is memorial day. The 31st is the observed day for the holiday. I'm just guessing but it will probably be pretty busy that weekend since it's a holiday weekend.

SirPeale · « **Reply #36 on:** April 21, 2004, 02:25:49 pm »

Ah! That's what I get for consulting my Windows calendar instead of my wall calendar.

Since I'm such a bonehead at this, someone else propose a date. I can't do it the 22nd, it's my five year anniversary. And I think we're going to Watertown, NY to visit her parents.

If not...

Khenemet Heru · « **Reply #37 on:** April 21, 2004, 10:40:54 pm »

What about the first Saturday in June? For me the 1st half of May is out 'cause of birthdays (my mom and my fiancee a week apart)
and Memorial Day weekend just sounds like a bad weekend to travel...

Ed ONeill · « **Reply #38 on:** April 26, 2004, 12:53:21 pm »

Don't forget about Mother's Day (May 9th)gentleman...make sure you do something other than plan this trip that weekend...LOL

Maybe last weekend in May or first weekend in June
Signed
ED

mr.Curmudgeon · « **Reply #39 on:** April 26, 2004, 02:06:40 pm »

Given the feedback so far, I propose Saturday, June 5th as the official date?
It's the first Saturday in June and it's well enough away to make room on your calendars.

Who'da thought it'd be so hard to get a bunch of guys together to drink beer and play video games?


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