My wife and I loved the mini show. It wasn't as loud as it would be with all the people and the running machines of a full show. It was also amazing that there was no wait anywhere so I got to play dozens of different machines.

I would also go to a full show. An all-day thing would be cool, but since I'm local it was definitely worth the short drive for a 4 hour stint.

Thanks for putting on the mini shows Clay. I went with a small group last Saturday and we had a blast! Can't wait for the next one, be it full or mini, I am in!

Edit: And they are gone.

I've got two reservations for the VFW show this Saturday from 3-7 pm. We cannot make it now. Anyone interested?
You can PayPal me the $20 for the reservations and I will have Clay switch them to your name.

First come, first serve.

Myself and my brother in law Were first time attendees this evening. The show was absolutely fantastic. Aside from the random chick with no mask screaming F-Bombs at her boyfriend, We were both very impressed with not only the massive amount of games, but the condition Of each game, and overall feel for the venue and setup. Couldn’t have been more then 20-25 people max. Got to play every game As many times as I wanted, and still had games On my list I wasn’t able to get to.... It truly is a pinheads dream. 4 hrs flew by and even met some nice folks from Indy. God I wish this place was open year round!! Great job Clay and staff.... Can’t wait until next year!!!

Get that farmer across the road to grow weed and you won't be able to get rid of us.

Go East one or two properties for your needs....

Clay and the Orange shirts thank you for allowing us, the unwashed masses to come experience pinball nirvana. Thank you for still running something for the public during all this craziness. Thank you for your weekends. The wife and I decided at the last minute to come up this Sunday and use our reservations. We wanted to support VFW pinball any way we could and we figured cold hard cash was the perfect way to do that. On the drive up we discussed that at least we would contribute to keep such an awesome collection going regardless if a show was held or not. Please let the pinball community take care of something that is truly one of a kind. Thank you once again.

Attended on Saturday, and it was great. Four hours goes quick.
Although it was great, I think I prefer the "big show" to the "small show".
It was really great to just walk up and play any game at any time. But I did miss talking to people and seeing folks that I haven't seen in months.
The idea of texting Clay for any problems seems great, but never had to test the system as I never had a problem with even a single game.
I really like the atmosphere of lots of people and lots of games being played. Few people and pretty quiet is great, but very different.
Surprised to see the new addition on the building farthest back, and even more games than before. The size of the facility and number of games is getting to be astounding.
It was interesting to actually hear the sound on each game, rather than the constant loud background from lots of people and games.
Very weird to walk up to games that aren't even turned on already and start playing in an arcade type setting.
Still, I think I prefer a bigger show with lots of people, food, t-shirts, and the whole deal.
Very happy that Clay and crew figured out a way to do something, but hope you can go back to the big show.
Thanks to the VFW crew!

I did not realize that Michigan was such a hotbed for revolutionaries.
I am betting TheLAW was running undercover for the FBI
to help bring down the "plot".

Everyone stay safe there.

Terry Nichols/Tim Mcvie anyone? Big goddamn state and they are everywhere. I'm no friends with right wing wack jobs that's for sure...can't say The Man loves me that much either

Google Norm Olson/ Michigan Militia for details. They have been in the news before.

More shows!
Gotta fund a GnR

Came out on the 27th, in the morning, and it was awesome.

I will admit that I've never been to the full show at the VFW, and I'm less than an hour away. However, having that collection almost to myself was really fun. I got to play anything I wanted for as many games as I wanted, and I could mostly enjoy the music and sound effects as well (I do wish the TNA was turned up a little more).
I am fairly new to this hobby, and I plan on visiting the VFW ANYTIME it's open to the public.

I'm also more than happy to volunteer if any additional hands are ever needed..

See the first post in this thread: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vfw-brighton-mi-needs-your-help

Left wing freak shows are welcome

Any idea when tickets will be available for the 2021 show? Just guessing not at the first of the year like usual?

Lloyd : So you are telling me there is a chance!

Are we getting close?

Last time I checked the VFW website, it was tentatively scheduled for Oct 2/3.

It depends on what the governor will allow % of capacity. I think proof of being vaccinated may be required. A lot of the club members are in the high risk groups. Like me being over 60

You can count on that.

OK by me, 2nd Pfizer shot was 3/17.

With all the crop dusting going on during previous shows I’m surprised face masks weren’t a thing already back then. Maybe requiring proof you haven’t eaten beans or cabbage recently would help.

Hopefully the show will go on! Best show I’ve ever been to, by far! Would love to see VFW open more often..(a boy can dream)

the big problem is we don't know how things are going to go with the virus this summer. that will dictate a lot.

well Michigan is not off to a great start with its current surge.
Looking on the bright side, maybe everyone will have been infected (& survived) by end of summer.

Having survived won't give you a vacc card.

The amount of talk about farts related to the event kind of makes me want to avoid it.

This event is no different than any other when it comes to crop dusting. At least you can move somewhere else if needed. Even the smaller events like Schudel’s party aren’t immune.

Trust the science. Vaccinations taking place, social distancing and masks yet Michigan's case rate is the highest. Either false positives or something that rhymes with "molitix".

Yes sir. I've been to Florida and Nashville tn in the last month and things are wide open. Nashville last weekend was as busy as I've ever seen it thousands of maskless people on Broadway, 100s packed in bars yet everyone is fine...

Something something ... stoopid people... something something...no masks....something something... Easter get togethers .... something something.... Covid forth wave.

I dunno. How does this Covid thing spread again? It's almost like it's a virus.

I agree with your post, but to add....

Something something....vaccine shortage......something something.... Shut down vaccine clinics.... Something something.... Delay second doses.... Something something.... Hot spot negligence.... Something something ..... Eligibility rules are horribly written (in Canada)

Or it's human nature in it's basest form. Michigan was among the most restrictive states. When restrictions were lifted, MANY people basically said, "Eff it, I've been deprived for too long of the things I want to do" and basically did whatever they wanted. Call is "rebound effect".

I personally know of seven families in our immediate friends circles where EVERYONE got it. Why? Because they didn't follow social distancing and weren't diligent wearing masks.

Just a case of people who can't delay gratification. Shocking.

So If I want to make it to your show next year and am not vaccinated , I get rejected??

Sounds like it

2021 is this year, so for this year, you will need proof of vaccination. Come 2022, I'm sure they'll see what things look like.

Good thing I just got my second shot. That means I can give Clay a big hug!!!

But you are banned from my game room for 14 days while you quarantine your contagious ass and who would want a hug from Clay? I think you'd have a better reception from a badger.

Whom know what 2022 holds.

I Must add, This thread is making me laugh out loud with all the speak of gas and Hugs

All possible in 2021!!

I've lost over 10% of my body weight recently,have nice tits,suffer from micropenis and have been told I look pretty when you're drunk. what will 4 out of 5 get me?

I'm keeping my 6 inches of steel, so how about we meet in the middle with a firm handshake with eye contact.

So Caitlyn Jenner fits the bill?