Arcade Party: Saturday 10/15/11 - Northern VA

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Hey,

I'm having another arcade party on Saturday 10/15, going from noon 'till whenever (it usually clears out around dinner time). Of course you're welcome to show up and leave whenever you feel like it.

Everyone is welcome... feel free to bring the wife, kids, friends, etc. I try to keep it kid friendly, but with a large gathering of video game fans, there's bound to be some profanity and conversations that are probably inappropriate for some... so use discretion.

I'm considering hosting another "repair day" for a few hours in the morning, in case anyone would like to bring stuff to work on. It's a great excuse to get motivated to look at a project that's been sitting untouched, or to just learn simple troubleshooting and repair, like installing a cap kit. I'm still not sure if I'm gonna be able to do it... but let me know if you're interested and I can try to make it happen. Otherwise I'll plan on hosting another full repair day sometime early November.

I've rearranged the arcade, and changed out a few games from the last party, and hopefully getting a couple more soon. You can see pics and vids of my old layouts here: http://www.projectvb.com/arcade/ . I'll update it with a new video next weekend.

Anyway, drop me a message if you plan on making it, and if you need my address/directions. It's no big deal if you say you'll make it and don't show up... I'd just like a rough count so I know how much pizza and soda to get.

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dang i am coming in town the wrong weekend haha
Dog p is the man!
 
dang i am coming in town the wrong weekend haha
Dog p is the man!

Heh, that's right... you're coming in town the next weekend, right? I had to pick the 15th, since the Baltimore auction is on the 8th, and there's one in PA on the 22nd... and the following weekend is Halloween.

DogP
 
Doh! I'm going to be in NC that weekend. I wouldn't mind coming to the repair poarty just to listen and learn.
 
Hey man, I think I can def make this one. I would come early if you have the repair party. I'm either going to bring my space invaders to finally be fixed (if I don't sell it) or bring my asteroids board to be troubleshooted if you end up doing repairs.
 
Rats I would have shown up for this but we have a soccer tournament to be in all w/e so I'll be tied up from 9am til who knows when.

Oh well maybe next time.

Greg
 
Hey man, I think I can def make this one. I would come early if you have the repair party. I'm either going to bring my space invaders to finally be fixed (if I don't sell it) or bring my asteroids board to be troubleshooted if you end up doing repairs.

Cool... good to hear. I'll keep you updated about the repair day.

DogP
 
Heh, that's right... you're coming in town the next weekend, right? I had to pick the 15th, since the Baltimore auction is on the 8th, and there's one in PA on the 22nd... and the following weekend is Halloween.

DogP

Theres an auction on the 22nd? How come I don't see it on the calendar? Is it AGS?
 
It's the one in Broomall, PA... http://www.arcadeauction.net/page10.php . I'm not sure if I'll make it, but I figured there might be enough people going that I should schedule around it.

DogP

Ohhhhh that one,forgot about that. I may make it out to the party,I'll Pm you closer to the day of. I have heard your collection is a must see from a couple members so I pretty much HAVE TO come check it out. Do you ever buy from Randy out there in Manasses?
 
I will try to make it earlier in the day. I want to check out your updated top skater!

Not sure if I can make the repair party but I have some wg 4600 monitors, chassis, parts that I will bring if someone wants them.

Wick
 
Might have to actually attend this one. Might have a family outing planned that day but wow would love to get some better expertise on fixing an arcade. Got a jammafied Robotron with no sound right now. Also any experience fixing pins? Got this High Speed that's been giving me issue after issue, and I would love to get that fully functioning.
 
Wow, I'm off the forums for about 14 hours and this place blows up. ;) It looks like I'm going to be able to make the repair party happen... so anyone that wants to bring stuff to fix, show up between 9 and noon. I'll probably do a full day repair day sometime in November as well, if there's enough interest.

Ohhhhh that one,forgot about that. I may make it out to the party,I'll Pm you closer to the day of. I have heard your collection is a must see from a couple members so I pretty much HAVE TO come check it out. Do you ever buy from Randy out there in Manasses?

I'm not sure about must see, but definitely must play... but maybe I'm biased. :) I do buy from Randy on occasion, though I haven't bought many games at all recently. Randy is a good guy though.

I will try to make it earlier in the day. I want to check out your updated top skater!

Not sure if I can make the repair party but I have some wg 4600 monitors, chassis, parts that I will bring if someone wants them.

Wick

Sounds good! I don't need anymore stuff (already got a shed and attic full of junk ;) ), but you're welcome to bring it, and I'm sure someone will take it off your hands.

I also live in manassas park. I am currently restoring a few games. What are the odds?

1 in 3.

SWEET!!!!! another repair party with a bonus arcade party after words ill be there.

Peace
Buffett

Cool... see you there!

Might have to actually attend this one. Might have a family outing planned that day but wow would love to get some better expertise on fixing an arcade. Got a jammafied Robotron with no sound right now. Also any experience fixing pins? Got this High Speed that's been giving me issue after issue, and I would love to get that fully functioning.

I've never had anyone bring a pin to repair day, but yeah... pins and arcades... repair is all the same. :) Especially Williams, I like Williams pins.

I see a Tempest and Top Skater in the picture. Those two games alone have sold me on it! I'd love to come up for it.

Cool... then the other 35 or so games are just bonus. ;)

I'll get some PMs sent w/ address/ph # shortly.

DogP
 
Oh, I also meant to mention... I'm planning on having a few competitions, just for fun (and bragging rights). Probably something goofy and fun... not necessarily having the Pac-Man world champion come in and play a 3 hour game to prove to everyone at the party that he's the best. ;)

Also, I'll probably hook up the N64 on the big TV in the living room for some 4P Goldeneye and Mario Kart (some of the best 4P party games ever).

DogP
 
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