Midwest Gaming Classic (MGC) 2020: CANCELED!

Can we make it 3 consecutive years with snow?

#5 3 years ago

KPC

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Undertale: Pinball Edition will be following me back to the show for 2020. Now with code updates!

#6 3 years ago

SLM

Slim64

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Woo!

Who wants to start the "what are you bringing/sale/trade" thread?

#7 3 years ago

LTG

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I hope I get sent again.

MGC keeps getting better and better !

LTG : )

#8 3 years ago

JAZ

Jazman

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Quoted from chad:
Can we make it 3 consecutive years with snow?

Please God no...

#9 3 years ago

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chad

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Quoted from LTG:
I hope I get sent again.
MGC keeps getting better and better !
LTG : )

Lloyd , you will ne thete regardless !

#10 3 years ago

CAM

Jediturtle

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Now there are 8am Friday morning options? Dan truly is trying to kill us...

#11 3 years ago

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cavalier88z24

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im in.

#12 3 years ago

???

cavalier88z24

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MGC was so kick ass last year. still unbelievable

#13 3 years ago

LTG

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Quoted from chad:
Lloyd , you will ne thete regardless !

Now I'm scared. Looks like some kind of secret code.

LTG : )

#14 3 years ago

TRY

Tilt

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Lets see what this one brings!!

#15 3 years ago

CRD

chad

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102 ? Nib games in 2019. Can that be beaten, or a new type of record be set....

#16 3 years ago

TRY

Tilt

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Quoted from chad:
102 ? Nib games in 2019. Can that be beaten, or a new type of record be set....

That would be neat, but Christopher and I worked our ass off to do our part, along with a couple great friends. If we are doing that many again, Ill have to get more help. Its just so much work setting up all the games that we did. IF CGC lets us do show games again, ill be on board, especially if the new title is allowed

#17 3 years ago

CAM

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Quoted from Tilt:
That would be neat, but Christopher and I worked our ass off to do our part, along with a couple great friends. If we are doing that many again, Ill have to get more help. Its just so much work setting up all the games that we did. IF CGC lets us do show games again, ill be on board, especially if the new title is allowed

You guys were VIPs of the show for sure! Hopefully if you can / are willing to do it again, we can drum up a few extra helpers from the community. I'm sure someone will step up!

#18 3 years ago

CSJ

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What's the best hotel to stay at?

#19 3 years ago

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Hilton of course!

#20 3 years ago

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pinghetto

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Damnit. The weekend after TPF!!?? My poor poor liver...

#21 3 years ago

LTG

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Quoted from pinghetto:
Damnit. The weekend after TPF!!??

I didn't realize that. I can't close two weekends in a row.

LTG : (

#22 3 years ago

PMR

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Quoted from LTG:
I didn't realize that. I can't close two weekends in a row.

It is a bummer that you have to choose.

#23 3 years ago

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Whysnow

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Quoted from Tilt:
That would be neat, but Christopher and I worked our ass off to do our part, along with a couple great friends. If we are doing that many again, Ill have to get more help. Its just so much work setting up all the games that we did. IF CGC lets us do show games again, ill be on board, especially if the new title is allowed

I can come a day early and help you guys. Just keep me posted as I will need to put in the PTO.

#24 3 years ago

CCM

KingPinGames

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I did just pick up a new trailer yesterday. Its 8 feet longer than the previous one...

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#25 3 years ago

HAN

HHaase

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Putting the WTB out there early..... looking for cheap project Space Shuttle, Zaccaria gen1/gen2, and/or sci-fi themed early Bally/Stern games, for pickup at MGC.

-Hans

2 months later

#26 3 years ago

DAN

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Whoa, I totally missed this thread until *right now!* A few quick things...

Quoted from chad:
Can we make it 3 consecutive years with snow?

Easter is moving the event around. We couldn't move back a week due to other commitments, so the only option was to move forward. Or we could have moved literally months away, which didn't seem like a great option. It's not perfect, but we knew this in 2017 before we had the first show.

Quoted from Jediturtle:
Now there are 8am Friday morning options? Dan truly is trying to kill us...

We've been asked for a number of years to find some additional time for table top RPGs in particular as their play sessions come in 4 hour chunks. Due to how our timing worked out, the best anyone who is looking for that type of gaming at the show was four sessions. To better accommodate this, we are expanding the show floor to an additional space that can host Friday morning hours. This space is actually all but definitely off-site at the Hilton, so it won't affect the "standard" move-in of other events, but will better be able to fit the more specific timing schedules that those types of games take. Friday morning also gives people who want to try a game like that a great chance to do so without them having to use essentially half of a day of the show to try it out. Cost for Friday morning this year is only $10, and we are going to supplement it with some tabletop and collectible card games as best as possible too

Lots more fun to come. Been working on a lot of stuff behind the scenes

#27 3 years ago

HAN

HHaase

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Dan;

Did you guys send out an e-mail blast yet for vendor registration?

-Hans

#28 3 years ago

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Dan, I had to google "midwest gaming classic gamer quest" to find the section on the web site that showed this as I could not find it going to the main web page. I see that they are registering game hosts so I assume that players will be able to register for these games. Will this be added when we get closer to the show dates?

#29 3 years ago

DAN

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Quoted from HHaase:
Did you guys send out an e-mail blast yet for vendor registration?

Yes, although we just had someone else tell us theirs didn't make it through. Contact Gary directly, and he can take care of that

Quoted from Crashnburn:
Dan, I had to google "midwest gaming classic gamer quest" to find the section on the web site that showed this as I could not find it going to the main web page. I see that they are registering game hosts so I assume that players will be able to register for these games. Will this be added when we get closer to the show dates?

If you look at the top part of the page, immediately after the title is a big link in the slider to Gamer Quest. It will start appearing in other places, we don't currently have up as much info because we're putting the final touches on the Game Host stuff right now, and we expect we'll be starting to promote it further.

And yes, there will be options for signing up in advance that should be rolled out, probably in December or January, for games

1 week later

#30 3 years ago

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I'm planning on taking extra days off for the 2020 show (woot!)

#31 3 years ago

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Quoted from LTG:
I hope I get sent again.
MGC keeps getting better and better !
LTG : )

We can car pool

#32 3 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

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Getting excited for next MGC. With Texas and this being so close, I had to make a decision. MGC won!

#33 3 years ago

LTG

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Quoted from Whysnow:
With Texas and this being so close, I had to make a decision. MGC won!

If I get sent next year, I'll only be able to do one. Too close together for me.

LTG : )

1 week later

#34 3 years ago

TWP

Beatnik-Filmstar

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OK. Took last year off (Had to - didn't want to.) after going the prior three years. About time to order tickets for 2020.
Looking at the site it looks to be more or less the same as before. If you're into pinball only:

-Bring a machine.
-Buy a ticket to Tom Taylor's.
-Buy a ticket to the Friday night VIG session. (Called Friday Preview now?)
-Machine good for Sat/Sun show tickets.
-Machine good for entry into Saturday night afterparty.
-Machine no good for Sunday hangover.

This seem like a good plan of attack / not going to miss things?

#35 3 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

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Great plan!

#36 3 years ago

NPS

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Just booked my room. Actually staying Friday also this year.

So if you're bringing a game, can you still just purchase VIG alone? All I see on the site is the option to purchase a $175 package for Fri/Sat/Sun.

#37 3 years ago

KPC

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I'm covered - I think...? Tentatively a party of four.

-Hotel booked.
-4 Friday preview night tickets purchased.
-Bringing 4 machines, including Undertale of course, which should grant Saturday/Sunday admission for four.

Might not make it to everything in the show but that should pretty much cover a weekend of fun.
When we're closer to show day, I'll see what other people are bringing and decide what's missing. Night Moves likely coming with us.

#38 3 years ago

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Quoted from floyd1977:
Just booked my room. Actually staying Friday also this year.
So if you're bringing a game, can you still just purchase VIG alone? All I see on the site is the option to purchase a $175 package for Fri/Sat/Sun.

Never mind! Found it under Admission. I do have a question though. What does Friday Preview actually give me access to?

#39 3 years ago

TWP

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Quoted from floyd1977:
Never mind! Found it under Admission. I do have a question though. What does Friday Preview actually give me access to?

In years past - it's essentially an additional evening of playing pinball, but not nearly as crowded as during the day on Saturday and Sunday. Not quite as exclusive as the afterparty, but it's still noticeably less packed.

Someone correct me if I'm misremembering, but I believe the Clock Chaos (RESERVE YOUR SPOT HILTON WILL NOT MAKE AN EXCEPTION) and pin golf tournaments are held Friday night as well.

Added over 3 years ago:

Edit - I mean that in a good way about the tournaments, by the way. You wanna play? - register early. Hilton has run a tight ship in years past.

#40 3 years ago

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Quoted from Beatnik-Filmstar:
In years past - it's essentially an additional evening of playing pinball, but not nearly as crowded as during the day on Saturday and Sunday. Not quite as exclusive as the afterparty, but it's still noticeably less packed.
Someone correct me if I'm misremembering, but I believe the Clock Chaos (RESERVE YOUR SPOT HILTON WILL NOT MAKE AN EXCEPTION) and pin golf tournaments are held Friday night as well.

Thanks! Bought a ticket.

#41 3 years ago

CRD

chad

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Cannot wait for MGC . Will be bringing a game and a comfy pair or shoes. That concrete floor just hurts after 7 -8 hours of walking.

#42 3 years ago

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Quoted from Tilt:
That would be neat, but Christopher and I worked our ass off to do our part, along with a couple great friends. If we are doing that many again, Ill have to get more help. Its just so much work setting up all the games that we did. IF CGC lets us do show games again, ill be on board, especially if the new title is allowed

I can help Thursday night , could most likely take off Friday and help then also , text me .

#43 3 years ago

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Quoted from trilogybeer:
I can help Thursday night , could most likely take off Friday and help then also , text me .

im thinking of taking friday off too. usually i just bring a game after work because i live so close

#44 3 years ago

HAN

HHaase

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I'm a bit gun-shy this year to be honest. 500 miles each way in a blizzard is no fun, let me say.

#45 3 years ago

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Quoted from chad:
Cannot wait for MGC . Will be bringing a game and a comfy pair or shoes. That concrete floor just hurts after 7 -8 hours of walking.

Bring 2 pairs. That's what I do and it is well worth it

#46 3 years ago

KingBW

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Does anyone know the height restrictions at the parking garages at the 2 hotels? I need 6 foot 9 inch clearance. Both hotels front desk didn't know and transferred me to extensions that didn't answer on 2 different days.

#47 3 years ago

JAY

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There is an open air lot in front of the hilton, but is quite expensive during events.

#48 3 years ago

CRD

chad

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Quoted from HHaase:
I'm a bit gun-shy this year to be honest. 500 miles each way in a blizzard is no fun, let me say.

Snow Potential third time , but really hope not.

#49 3 years ago

CRD

chad

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Quoted from PM_Jeremy:
Bring 2 pairs. That's what I do and it is well worth it

Most likely, as I did with Pinball Expo.

#50 3 years ago

NPS

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