I know that a “call for pins” went out to some folks. I did not receive that email.
A rumor was that the show was going to be a bit smaller. I will be there to find out regardless!

For the first time in many years, it's gonna be a Pin-a-no-go for me and my friends.

Most of the people responsible for putting on PAGG now do the Golden State Pinball Festival. Their inaugural event in May was an overwhelming success and was so much better than past PAGGs. Most people that I know have substituted GSPF for PAGG.

As an example, last year, two weeks prior to PAGG, there were over 1000 posts on Pinside discussing the show.

This year, this is post #4.

Gonna save my hotel/pinball money for GSPF in May.

http://www.goldenstatepinball.org

I heard from one of the organizers they were expecting 100 games. I would go, but out of for 10 days during the show. Probably going to be a fair amount of NorCal people going. The only way this can grow is if people come and bring machines. PAGG started out as a small show. The more pin shows the better!

There is no buzz for this show. Unless they post more info and a list of games I'm likely going to skip it.

the entire three day weekend admission was recently reduced to match the single day price of $20. that is practically free; 28 hours of showtime, a terrific value for the locals. they would be remiss not to attend.

for myself, hard to justify going when facing a 14 hr roundtrip drive and the additional expenses for gas and lodging. passed on CAX this year for the same reason. made it to GSPF and one trip north is enough for me. i expect to return to lodi next year. while disappointing, missing PAGG this year isnt too big an issue for those in southern california as the halloween banning show is the following week, oct 19-21.

Sure, they made it cheap, but is it worth our time? Which pins will be there? Which vendors will be there?

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Tell you what. I will put a Gottlieb King Kool in the back of my truck. I am going to sell it anyway soon. Maybe the extra Sing Along backbox as well.

At least you know about 1 and a half games that will be there!

i understand the significance of the unanswered questions and how they would be of more import to pinsider types. i was referring to the value for the local community that attends simply to play the games regardless of specific titles and extracurriculars.

There’s a list of planned games to appear that was updated as of yesterday:

https://pin-a-go-go.org/bring-games.php

And vendors:

https://pin-a-go-go.org/vendors.php

Looks like 40 or so games. How many is it usually?

44 games and six vendors with two weeks to go?

Yeah...like GreenHornet said, it's hard for me to justify a 10 hour round trip plus hotel and gas for that. I did when they had 200+ pins but I can't now.

Looks like they'll probably be using only one building this year.

Yup. We drove up for Golden State, the desire to drive up again for PAGG is gone, far as I'm concerned it's just the old name, the real show is GS now.

Since I found out that there will be a Swap Meet there, I am going to bring some EMs, backglasses and parts.

EMs: GTB King Kool and Spin Out
EM extra head with good backglass: Sing Along

Backglasses:

Amazing Spiderman
Monaco
Barracora
Stampede
Wizard
Jumping Jack

Translites:

LOTR
Williams IJ
TSPP

And various parts still left over from GSPF.

Do you happen to have a chime unit?

I think those got sold at GSPF. I will check.

Which manufacturer? Bally/Williams/GTB/other?

Doesn't matter. 2 chime if possible.

Here is the PAGG poster. Hope to see you there...

2018 pin-a-go-go poster[2].pdf

If anyone can grab me a poster, I’d much appreciate it. PM me.

Will there be anyone providing board repair at the show?

I didn't notice if Rob (borygard) was gonna be there this year.

Can't say anymore at this time - sorry. If that changes, I'll post here right away.

So no vendors doing board repair at the show this year?

Oh sorry, missed that one - No folks I know of who will be there specifically to do board repair as of now.

I plan on being there early Saturday if anyone wants to hang

Very disappointing to see the negative comments from a few about the show. My gosh guys we used to scream for shows and now you have two out there plus CA EX. I have a lot of friends that are organizing both shows and these are true pinheads. I admire them all for their hard work. Now that I live in Tennessee I am jealous. I wish we had two shows when I lived there.

I will be in CA that week but am moving the last of my things I have there east so I cannot attend. Same thing happened for GWPS. My loss.

If the budget to attend both is stretched that's OK, but don't knock the show you are not going to attend. A lot of work goes into these things.

Enjoy! Life is short.

Mario
Pinthetic

I am going to the show and anticipate having a good time. Attending the show, taking advantage of the swap meet, and connecting with good friends.

As an expert said to me over a year ago, “One more pinball show? Heck, I will support as many as they have in our area!”

And especially looking forward to hanging with my good friend Steve!

I love the Dixon show. I know Aurich and the guy from Pismo aren’t gonna be there, but it should still be a great time for us locals.

Per facebook, Jack/JJP & Pirates will be at PAGG again this year

I will be bringing a Monster Bash, and a Black Rose to share and sell. I am looking forward to this event! It will be cooler temperature wise playing games! Steve I will look for you on Saturday.

Rob

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Anyone bringing anything interesting to the swap meet?

Awesome! Will be great to see you Jim and Rob!

Thank you in advanced everybody planning to bring machines to this!!

I live about 2 1/2 hours away from Banning, CA and in my town, I only have 2 pinball machines I can pay to play locally ... so, even though this event has been split... I am one who comes to these grinning ear to ear given the large amount of variety!!!

Counting down the days...

Any reports so far? I’m guessing some set up has been started

I’m excited to be there on Saturday. I’ve always had a great time in Dixon. I was honestly a little disappointed in GS, and thought that Pinagogo was way better. I understand it may not be the same, but I know I’ll have a great time. I plan on arriving before the doors open and leaving when they turn off the lights.

It had less pins, atmosphere, longer lines and a little louder because of smaller rooms. Don’t get me wrong I still had a great time and would do it again. I actually like the fact that we have an extra show to go to now. I just liked Pinagogo better.

I'm headed up tomorrow and will be there most of the day. Sadly I can't stay for the weekend because of kids' sports, but Friday should be fun!

Anybody have the latest list of games?Last year it jumped up quickly just before the start date.

That list is a couple weeks old. I bet it breaks 100.

I’m excited to attend. Smaller show this year is fine by me. Looking forward to hanging with you guys. Always a warm and friendly vibe.