Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show - Aug 10 & 11, 2018 - Saratoga Springs NY

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Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show - Aug 10 & 11, 2018 - Saratoga Springs NY

I am pleased to announce that the venue has been locked in for the 2018 Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show!

Details about the show can be found at http://pinballsaratoga.com

It will be a two-day show on the second weekend of August: Friday & Saturday, August 10 & 11. It will take place again at the same location at the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Y staff are very excited to be hosting this event again! Here is a map link: https://goo.gl/maps/QgNLLya9bBq

Additional details about the show will be added as they develop.

The idea was to have a small local show since there's not much in terms of pinball in this area. However, this show will only be fun and successful if collectors and enthusiasts from the area are able to bring games for everyone to enjoy. Note that there will be a cap of 50 pinball games (as electrical capacity allows) this year. Arcade games are welcome as well, including shuffle alleys, pitch & bat, table hockey, skee ball, or any other video games.

If you would like to bring a game (or several), the registration details are available here:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/show-details/game-registration/

If you have rubber feet/footies/castors for your game, please bring them. The floor in the room is wood and may cause games to slide around somewhat. Rubber pads will be provided if you do not already have rubber feet/footies/castors for your game(s).

There will be vendor and flea market spaces available. Spaces are priced low enough to attract anyone who might not feel they have quite enough stuff to make it worthwhile for one of the larger shows--it's just $30 for a 10x6 space, which includes a table and chairs at no extra cost. Details are available here:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/show-details/vendors-flea-market/

This show will be run more or less like most other shows, just scaled down somewhat. So, if you have been to other shows before, many of the same familiar rules and guidelines will apply.

If you have not been to the Saratoga area before, there are several downtown attractions, shops, restaurants, and a bustling night life just 5 minutes away. Some details are here:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/hotels-local-attractions/

Thanks to everyone who came to and supported the 2017 show, and to everyone who responded to the survey. There were about 40 responses, which were very helpful. Hope to see everyone at the 2018 show and can't wait to see what games appear this year :)

Two things I will be looking for help with for the 2018 show:
-Volunteers to run a small tournament
-Volunteers for judging for the "Best in Show" awards who are familiar with a wide range of EM and/or SS games.

The show is still several months away, but if you think you can help, please let me know :)


The show schedule has been posted on the site:
http://pinballsaratoga.com/show-details/game-registration/#When_Can_I_Bring_My_Game

By popular request, there is also a mailing list for any significant updates/reminders for the show:
http://pinballsaratoga.com/contact/join-mailing-list/

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/SaratogaPinballShow/

Facebook event listing:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1985692565019437

Pinside event listing:
https://pinside.com/pinball/events/saratoga-pinball-amp-arcade-show-2018

Pinside show thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/t...all-arcade-show-aug-10-11-saratoga-springs-ny

Comments, questions, and suggestions are welcome.

Hope to see everyone at the show and looking forward to see what games show up!
 

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Update (12/8/17):
-A new show logo.
-A new show floor layout
-Preorders will be available for tempered glass for pick-up at the show

Update (3/3/18):
-Postcards are done and ready to print!
-Electric in ceiling for vendors / flea market--more details to follow.
-Project Pinball attending the show (http://projectpinball.com)
-Updated website design for the new logo.
-List of accommodations under $150/night & $200/night
 

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There is a list of less expensive accommodations in the area (under $150/night and under $200/night):

http://pinballsaratoga.com/hotels-local-attractions/#Lowest_Priced_Accommodations

Unfortunately, the prices for most hotels get fairly expensive in Saratoga during the summer, and the ones I contacted don't appear interested in doing a group rate (since they probably have no trouble filling rooms).

If you have an Entertainment Book or are a AAA member, there may be coupons and discounts available.

If anyone is aware of any other good options, feel free to let me know.
 
Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show - Aug 10 & 11, 2018 - Saratoga Springs NY

Can't wait!

Already reserved my same spot as last year back in November.

Spot #12 with one 8ft table.

Who knows what I will have by then. ;)
 

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I am pleased to announce that the venue has been locked in for the 2018 Saratoga Pinball & Arcade Show!

Details about the show can be found at http://pinballsaratoga.com

It will be a two-day show on the second weekend of August: Friday & Saturday, August 10 & 11. It will take place again at the same location at the Saratoga Regional YMCA in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Y staff are very excited to be hosting this event again! Here is a map link: https://goo.gl/maps/QgNLLya9bBq

Additional details about the show will be added as they develop.

The idea was to have a small local show since there's not much in terms of pinball in this area. However, this show will only be fun and successful if collectors and enthusiasts from the area are able to bring games for everyone to enjoy. Note that there will be a cap of 50 pinball games (as electrical capacity allows) this year. Arcade games are welcome as well, including shuffle alleys, pitch & bat, table hockey, skee ball, or any other video games.

If you would like to bring a game (or several), the registration details are available here:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/show-details/game-registration/

If you have rubber feet/footies/castors for your game, please bring them. The floor in the room is wood and may cause games to slide around somewhat. Rubber pads will be provided if you do not already have rubber feet/footies/castors for your game(s).

There will be vendor and flea market spaces available. Spaces are priced low enough to attract anyone who might not feel they have quite enough stuff to make it worthwhile for one of the larger shows--it's just $30 for a 10x6 space, which includes a table and chairs at no extra cost. Details are available here:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/show-details/vendors-flea-market/

This show will be run more or less like most other shows, just scaled down somewhat. So, if you have been to other shows before, many of the same familiar rules and guidelines will apply.

If you have not been to the Saratoga area before, there are several downtown attractions, shops, restaurants, and a bustling night life just 5 minutes away. Some details are here:

http://pinballsaratoga.com/hotels-local-attractions/

Thanks to everyone who came to and supported the 2017 show, and to everyone who responded to the survey. There were about 40 responses, which were very helpful. Hope to see everyone at the 2018 show and can't wait to see what games appear this year :)

Two things I will be looking for help with for the 2018 show:
-Volunteers to run a small tournament
-Volunteers for judging for the "Best in Show" awards who are familiar with a wide range of EM and/or SS games.

The show is still several months away, but if you think you can help, please let me know :)


The show schedule has been posted on the site:
http://pinballsaratoga.com/show-details/game-registration/#When_Can_I_Bring_My_Game

By popular request, there is also a mailing list for any significant updates/reminders for the show:
http://pinballsaratoga.com/contact/join-mailing-list/

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/SaratogaPinballShow/

Facebook event listing:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1985692565019437

Pinside event listing:
https://pinside.com/pinball/events/saratoga-pinball-amp-arcade-show-2018

Pinside show thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/t...all-arcade-show-aug-10-11-saratoga-springs-ny

Comments, questions, and suggestions are welcome.

Hope to see everyone at the show and looking forward to see what games show up!


awesome!!! im pumped for this and should be bring more folks this year.
thanks
blake
 
I'm having t-shirts made for the show! The T-shirts are currently being made up in orange and white.

So, If all goes according to plan, I'll be able to bring a small batch of shirts to Pinfest in Allentown if anyone attending that show wants them. I'll have M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL in both white and orange.

If you can, please help support the show--I'll be offering the shirts for $12 each with free delivery to Allentown :) Thanks!
 

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The shirts have arrived! :)
 

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There will be a PinGolf tournament at the show on Saturday :)

It will be a beginner-friendly pinball tournament, will be open to all ages, and will have prizes for both kids and adults.

For those not familiar with PinGolf, there will be 9 "holes" of the PinGolf tournament, and each hole consists of a goal to be achieved on a pinball machine, such as reaching particular score, or activating a certain feature on a game (such as multiball mode), or activating the game's "special".

The top players of the 9 holes of the PinGolf tournament will qualify for a round of playoffs in separate kids and adults tournaments. The top 8 players in the open tournament (all players, including kids, are eligible) will compete in a round of playoffs and finals, and the top 4 kids players (ages 12 & under) will compete in a separate round of finals.

This will be an IFPA event.

Visit the website for additional details and the tournament rules:

https://pinballsaratoga.com/show-details/tournament/

Because this is a smaller show, there will not be a dedicated bank of pinball machines set aside for the tournament. So, there is a question on the game registration form that will ask for permission to include your game(s) in the pinball tournament, or have an option to opt out.

Games included in the tournament will remain on free play, but they may have some signage added with some tournament information, and will have roaming groups of players who will play 4-player games sporadically throughout the day.

There will need to be a minimum number of 9 games included in the tournament, although more is better in order to help spread out the tournament players.
 
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Two months to go! :D

It sure is coming up fast!

If anyone wants to help support the show, I currently have T-shirts for the show made up in both orange and white in M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL.

The shirts are available for $12 each + $5 shipping (shipping for two shirts will be $8.75, and 3 or more will be $13).

So, please give me a shout if you are interested in one.

Thanks for your support!
 

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Here's the IFPA page for the tournament:
https://www.ifpapinball.com/tournaments/view.php?t=25901

This show and the tournament are very kid and family friendly.

More tournament details:
$1 per entry for kids. $5 per entry for adults. Max 2 entries per person. There will be a separate kids (12 and under) finals in addition to the main finals. Sponsors have furnished prizes for the top 4 kids, including:
* Pinbox 3000 kits (https://pinbox3000.com/)
* Something from Tilt Cycle (http://tiltcycle.com/)
* A copy of Drop Target Omnibus (http://droptargetzine.blogspot.com/p/omnibus.html)
 
Four electrical circuits for the flea market / vendor spaces have been installed in the ceiling today :)

That has the potential for an additional 20 games, depending on what sellers plan to bring and set up in their spaces.
 

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Four electrical circuits for the flea market / vendor spaces have been installed in the ceiling today :)

That has the potential for an additional 20 games, depending on what sellers plan to bring and set up in their spaces.

im sure this will make some sellers very happy!
super pumped for the show.
thanks
Blake
 
It's coming down to the final 2 weeks leading up to the show! If you're planning to bring a game, please be sure to register it:

https://pinballsaratoga.com/show-details/game-registration/

Any pinball machines or coin-operated arcade games are welcome!

Bringing a game will earn you free entry into the show, and an entry for the free play raffle! Prizes include a choice of a gift certificates for pinitech.com, pinballlife.com, and cometpinball.com. Other pinball-related items will also be in the prize pool.
 
10 days!

If you haven't already registered games, there is plenty of space :)

https://pinballsaratoga.com/show-details/game-registration/

Don't forget--if you bring a game, you will be entered into the free play raffle.

Prizes include:
* A $50 Grand Prize Gift Certificate for Pinitech.com if you register a game before midnight on 8/1
* Four $25 Gift Certificates for PinballLife.com
* Two $25 Gift Certificates for Pinitech.com
* Two $25 Gift Certificates for CometPinball.com
* Various pinball-related items
 
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