Phoenix AZ Classic Arcade & Pinball Convention

[toxicwes]

I represent a group that is seriously looking into putting together a California Extreme style (though smaller) arcade & pinball convention in Phoenix, AZ.  We already host an annual con (KoL Con) and we've been consulting with Dann Frank, one of the administrators of the Wild West Pinball Convention that took place back in the 90s, so we've got the chops to make this happen. 

Right now we're putting out feelers to see who'd be interested in attending, but more importantly who'd be willing to put up some of their pinball and/or arcade games for a weekend. 

Thanks, and spread the word!

[HaRuMaN]

I'd be interested in attending, for sure.

[yotsuya]

I'm there. Beer is on HaRuMaN. 

[HaRuMaN]

I'm there. Beer is on HaRuMaN. 

I'll buy you some Hammy's

[yotsuya]

I'm there. Beer is on HaRuMaN. 

I'll buy you some Hammy's

Schlitz is on me!!!

[toxicwes]

bump!

[HaRuMaN]

If you build it, they will come...

[Gray_Area]

You might get more from KLOV.  Oh, I see you have. Well, might happen, then.

[Slippyblade]

I'd attend, this would be great.

[Garza]

Yes I would come to it too! Would be great meeting people with the same hobbies.

[alfonzotan]

I can't promise to make a special trip, but if I'm in town (I'm in PHX often), count me in.

[Kiatuthlanna]

I'd definitely come.

[toxicwes]

After a long, grueling search for an appropriate venue that was both available when we needed and not super expensive, we have succeeded!  Sorry it took so long, but it wasn't for lack of effort. 

ZAPCON will take place April 6-7 at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel. 

So now it's time to put your money where your mouth is… I'll be hitting up everyone who previously gave an "unofficial" pledge to bring down games for an "official" pledge. 

For those not in the loop, we need games to make the event successful.  If you bring games you get in for free, and we promise to take good care of your property.  If you want to participate by bringing down some (fully functional) games for the event, PM me with your name, phone number, email, and what arcade and/or pinball games you would like to bring. 

Our website, zapcon.com, should be up in the next couple weeks.  We'll have more information there.

[toxicwes]

Our website is live:  zapcon.com

Check it out, and spread the word!

[HaRuMaN]

What kind of guarantee are you offering on games?

[toxicwes]

What kind of guarantee are you offering on games?

Basically you'll get the games back in the same condition that you supply them.  If something gets damaged at the show, we'll cover it. 

[Gray_Area]

Note to those wanting to stay at the hotel or something: the hotel doesn't have the event in their computers until Monday, the 11th.

[toxicwes]

Note to those wanting to stay at the hotel or something: the hotel doesn't have the event in their computers until Monday, the 11th.

Thanks!

Wes

[Gray_Area]

This may largely be a non-issue, as probably almost no one is coming from far enough to stay overnight, isn't going to stay overnight, or is going to stay somewhere (perhaps) cheaper, but it's a clusterfuck at the Renaissance Phoenix. They still don't have it in the computer.