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Haven't seen a thread on this years show. Whos all going ? April 5th - 7th
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Let’s go!
You intending this to be the buy/sell/trade or just general hype thread? You could likely start both for those who want to keep them separate.
I will probably go all weekend and I might bring a game. Excited to hear what homebrews are going to be there...
Edit: started a Buy/Sell/Trade/ISO thread here: https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/midwest-gaming-classic-2024-buy-sell-trade-iso#post-7980516
I'm going for sure, as I have since 2017.
Haven't nailed down which games I'm bringing yet, but for sure Undertale will be back. And this time it will be alongside Volcano Blast, regardless of how done it is by then.
Quoted from roger0043:Hope Steve Tully will be able to make it.
How is he doing? I should check in with Dan.
I might go this year, having skipped a few. I have a prototype game I'd like to bring.
Quoted from smalltownguy2:How is he doing? I should check in with Dan.
I might go this year, having skipped a few. I have a prototype game I'd like to bring.
any more deets on this proto?
Not sure what I’m bringing yet, but I’ll be there as usual!
The knees are a little weak yet, but getting rehabbed. Everything else healed up pretty well, and I’m back to work part time. Pat is home and on the mend too. She’s hoping to get back to work in a couple of months. A lot of you reached out and it means a lot. Thanks for all the support!
It’ll be great seeing everyone and I’m looking forward to one of my favorite weekends of the year!
Quoted from Barkz:any more deets on this proto?
Orange County Choppers video pinball, developed by Incredible Technologies.
Quoted from smalltownguy2:Orange County Choppers video pinball, developed by Incredible Technologies.
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Sick - loved American Chopper.
Quoted from smalltownguy2:Orange County Choppers video pinball, developed by Incredible Technologies.
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I played that at expo 2022 I think (maybe it was MGC last year). definitely a neat piece.
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Quoted from Jake123:Should be a good year With Spooky I'm assuming will bring a Few TCM and Looney Stern with Jaws... Wonder if Berrals of Fun will Do something new?
by then, it's likely Stern will have another new game to show besides Jaws
I'll definitely be coming from Michigan. Haven't decided if I want to bring games or not
Thanks for starting this thread! I'll be attending this year for the first time with some friends and bringing a game. I've only attended Expo 2022 so far and the dates of MGC fit my schedule well this year. In comparison to Expo, what should I expect in terms of the pinball area? Half the size, or does it vary from year to year? Looking forward to it.
Pinball area is typically a pretty decent size. MGC has all types of gaming, make sure you check out the other things the show has to offer.
Quoted from Zubat:Thanks for starting this thread! I'll be attending this year for the first time with some friends and bringing a game. I've only attended Expo 2022 so far and the dates of MGC fit my schedule well this year. In comparison to Expo, what should I expect in terms of the pinball area? Half the size, or does it vary from year to year? Looking forward to it.
The pinball area last year was quite large. Lots of free play games, maybe even more than Expo. The downsides compared to expo is that the parking absolutely sucks and costs money, you're pretty much downtown Milwaukee, and theres a lot of people there for the other gaming stuff but have wandered into the pinball section. Sometimes they don't know the proper etiquette (as if all the pinball people do lol) or theres just more lines or games with 4 players started and then they walked away. Since it covers all kinds of gaming though there is a lot of extra stuff to go and see and cleanse your pinball palate with
Quoted from Haymaker:The pinball area last year was quite large. Lots of free play games, maybe even more than Expo. The downsides compared to expo is that the parking absolutely sucks and costs money, you're pretty much downtown Milwaukee, and theres a lot of people there for the other gaming stuff but have wandered into the pinball section. Sometimes they don't know the proper etiquette (as if all the pinball people do lol) or theres just more lines or games with 4 players started and then they walked away. Since it covers all kinds of gaming though there is a lot of extra stuff to go and see and cleanse your pinball palate with
Pretty accurate here. There will be cool gaming stuff happening all weekend. There might even be a wresting match or two. lol.
Quoted from Zubat:Thanks for starting this thread! I'll be attending this year for the first time with some friends and bringing a game. I've only attended Expo 2022 so far and the dates of MGC fit my schedule well this year. In comparison to Expo, what should I expect in terms of the pinball area? Half the size, or does it vary from year to year? Looking forward to it.
You can watch this guy slowly walk through and talk or you can turn off the sound and watch it at 2x.
Quoted from Haymaker:The pinball area last year was quite large. Lots of free play games, maybe even more than Expo. The downsides compared to expo is that the parking absolutely sucks and costs money, you're pretty much downtown Milwaukee, and theres a lot of people there for the other gaming stuff but have wandered into the pinball section. Sometimes they don't know the proper etiquette (as if all the pinball people do lol) or theres just more lines or games with 4 players started and then they walked away. Since it covers all kinds of gaming though there is a lot of extra stuff to go and see and cleanse your pinball palate with
Last I checked, EVERY GAME has to be set to free play to be on the game floor at MGC.
Quoted from smalltownguy2:Last I checked, EVERY GAME has to be set to free play to be on the game floor at MGC.
Yeah, I just meant games that people bring to the show for people to play.
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Quoted from Barkz:Can someone elaborate the process of bringing a game to put in the show on free play? What time do we have to be there by to setup and what time do we have to stick around until?
Load in/out system has been refined over the years since moving to the Wisconsin Center and is pretty good at this point.
Quoted from trilogybeer:Load in/out system has been refined over the years since moving to the Wisconsin Center and is pretty good at this point.
Agree to disagree. How soon we all forget.
I like MGC a lot. While a good part of the show isn't what I'm interested in (video games/consoles), the arcade/pinball stuff is always great. It's gotten a little pricey over the years ($50) and a lot of the vendors that go there have also bled over to Expo.
Quoted from Tilt:Ill be there, not sure how many pins ill bring, but i usually breing a full trailer load
Bond 60th again? It was awesome that you brought that last year!
Quoted from Haymaker:Bond 60th again? It was awesome that you brought that last year!
not planning on that again, at least havent thought of it
Quoted from smalltownguy2:Agree to disagree. How soon we all forget.
It has improved over the years of being at the Wisconsin center. Maybe I've also adapted the way I do things also and that has helped too but the past 2 shows I thought load in/out went well (at least for me).
We will be there.
Representing
Stern - probably 45 games
Jersey jack 10 games
Chicago gaming 4 games
American pinball 6 games
Spooky pinball 6 games
Barrels of Fun 3 games
Raw thrills 6 games
Namco 4 games
Possibly some more. Don't have it figured out completely yet.
Quoted from G35R6:Anybody hear if ColorDMD will be having their show special again for games brought to the free-play section?
Sounds like the ColorDMD deal will be happening again. I'll most likely be handling it again this year. Getting details together, so will post an update shortly with information.
Will be picking up a Spooky Pinball at MGC this year, decided to make it a weekend trip with my oldest son (12) Driving up from the Cincy area on Friday after school and staying through picking up Looney Tunes on Sunday before driving back.
Any thing in the area I should totally make sure we should check out food or experience wise apart from the convention while we're in town visiting?
Lake Front Brewery does a great Friday Fish Fry and has a fun Tour
Plenty of other Brewery Tours and Tastings
Point Burger Bar and K1 Speed have games and Go Karts
Up Down Barcade for drinks and late night pizza
Whirlyball is fun if you can get a group of 3+
Garcade has a booth at MGC, but also has the biggest pinball collection in the area
If its warm maybe a Duffy Boat ride on the MKE River
Lionel Train Club is open to the public and has a big train layout
Fourth & Goal is fun for a group of 4
Normal Axe throwing
Pink Floyd Tribute Band is playing at the Riverside
Quoted from Top_Fuel_Friday:Will be picking up a Spooky Pinball at MGC this year, decided to make it a weekend trip with my oldest son (12) Driving up from the Cincy area on Friday after school and staying through picking up Looney Tunes on Sunday before driving back.
Any thing in the area I should totally make sure we should check out food or experience wise apart from the convention while we're in town visiting?
Doc's BBQ across the street is pretty good. Comet Cafe is a few minutes drive and has great breakfast.
Quoted from Top_Fuel_Friday:Will be picking up a Spooky Pinball at MGC this year, decided to make it a weekend trip with my oldest son (12) Driving up from the Cincy area on Friday after school and staying through picking up Looney Tunes on Sunday before driving back.
Any thing in the area I should totally make sure we should check out food or experience wise apart from the convention while we're in town visiting?
For an authentic, old-school supperclub experience with THE BEST steaks, the Five O'Clock Club is a must! It's a splurge for sure, but OMG, the place KILLS it! A perfectly prepared, charred, medium rare filet the size of both fists. Not a dressy joint either, which is a bonus. Only a mile or two from the venue.
Quoted from Top_Fuel_Friday:Will be picking up a Spooky Pinball at MGC this year, decided to make it a weekend trip with my oldest son (12) Driving up from the Cincy area on Friday after school and staying through picking up Looney Tunes on Sunday before driving back.
Any thing in the area I should totally make sure we should check out food or experience wise apart from the convention while we're in town visiting?
County Clare has great fish fry on Fri. til 9pm, then live trad music (Irish) til 11.
Red Lion does a full English and opens early for Premier League soccer
Art museum, Discovery world one of nicer walks along the lake.
Up/Down barcade does not allow under 21, but 20 free tokens for first 100 Fri, usually gone by 6pm.
Quoted from Dakine747:For an authentic, old-school supperclub experience with THE BEST steaks, the Five O'Clock Club is a must! It's a splurge for sure, but OMG, the place KILLS it! A perfectly prepared, charred, medium rare filet the size of both fists. Not a dressy joint either, which is a bonus. Only a mile or two from the venue.
https://www.fiveoclocksteakhouse.com/
Have to agree. This steak house is expensive, but you GET what you pay for. Nothing worse that one of these places that charge $65 bucks for a 6oz fillet and $8 for a glass of water.
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