I will be there all weekend. I was surprised to see the room rates are much cheaper then they were at MGC in Milwaukee. This looks like a much nicer hotel. Really looking forward to hanging out with everyone.

Can someone post a link to the hotel?
Thanks!

Here's the reservation link to the hotel, with photos and a link to more pictures. Recently renovated and is really nice. Only $89 a night through this link.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/atlne-atlanta-marriott-century-center-emory-area/?toDate=6/22/14&groupCode=SOUSOUA&stop_mobi=yes&fromDate=6/20/14&app=resvlink

Hi,
What is the best way to get to the hotel from the airport without renting a car?
I thought I read something about taking a train to the hotel shuttle, but now I can't find the post.
I would need to know what time the trains & shuttles run too if anyone has that information.

Also, I am leaving on Monday and unfortunately the group rate for the hotel does not extend to Monday and will show no rooms available if you try to use the group code including a Sunday night stay. Just an FYI to anyone else that still needs to book. The $89 rate shows up just fine if you book Fri/Sat nights. I called Marriott for help to book Sunday night and the lady was less than helpful because she wasn't even showing Fri/Sat nights at the group rate only one of them. So, book online via the link from the show page. The lady I got was a random person via Marriott and unfortunately not someone at the actual Hotel where the event is being held.

http://www.itsmarta.com/airport.aspx

Ok, I called back after getting a confirmation for the first 2 nights and just had them extend my stay an extra night and they did it at the $89 rate.
Maybe that info will help someone else.

Thanks for the link to Marta!

Ok, sounds like I need to take the Train Gold Line to Brookhaven for $2.50 and then the Hotel shuttle runs there from 7AM-10PM I think.

Hi Skulz,

Yes, all you need to do is ride the Gold line marta to the Brookhaven Station, call the Marriott and they will pick you up between 7am and 10pm. Glad to hear you're coming! Safe travels!

I'm looking forward to it. The list of games on freeplay is getting impressive.

Yes! Marco is bringing the big booth!

http://www.titanpinball.com should have a good assortment of pinball parts also.

and of course http://rottendog.us will have a good selection of their boards, too.

Great to hear! Thanks for the update Joel.

Billy Mitchell...........really................forget it..............

that the only thing that bothers you? What about the tournaments, vendors, movie screenings, seminars and tons of free play games?? Monster Energy drink, Microsoft, Playstation and all the other great things they have at this expo?

For those interested, we had Marriott add a few more group rate rooms to Sunday night. Go ahead and book 'em while they last, at the current rate, we will sell out of the weekend group rate rooms.

Do it, or you'll anger Billy Mitchell, and NOBODY wants to see Billy angry!

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I'll be there! Just signed up!

We had a great reception for our Pins and Vids at MomoCon 2014 last weekend.
One kid might've been a little young for AC/DC, but seemed to be having fun anyway.

Make sure you get your discounted 3-Day Passes before May 30th to get in on our discounted admission rate
of just $35!

http://www.southernfriedgameroomexpo.com/index.php/registration/

only 23 days to go - we'll see you in Atlanta.

I ordered some non-pinball stuff (I'm sorry...) and I got this along with the order...

Good advertising!

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Arcadeshop.com is a great company ---
and our newest vendor, announced today.

I miss seeing Steve at the game and pin auctions and his nice booth.

Hey folks, yesterday was the last day for the discounted 3 day pass. I only plan on going on Saturday, with a small, small chance we will make it in time on Friday night. The only way (at least that I know of) to preorder your tickets is by buying a 3 day pass. Do I need to be concerned that it will sell out?

Would hate to get there and be out of luck.....

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I kept looking and could only find pre-pay for the 3 days and am only going on Saturday also. I didn't consider a sold out option, but hopefully someone can clarify.

Hey Guys. Nope we're not sold out. Plenty of room left at the show. Single day passes are only sold at the door.

Looking forward to seeing everybody.

I will be delivering the DE Star Wars for the Star Wars tourney. May also have a GnR there for sale or trade.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.

The GnR will definitely sell. So many people seem to be looking for one. I'm still not selling mine....

Hard to find for the best reason - it is so awesome that owners don't want to sell...my dark horse/underrated pin for the all time top 5 pins.

Welcome to the Jungle! (Otherwise known as the ATL perimeter during rush hour).

Will be in attendance; even if it is hotlanta

It's full of pins!!! (Soon)

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I'll be there , with my hot pink Rollergames see y'all there ...

I'm trying to convince the wife to go. If I make it, I'll be wearing some Iron Man apparel. Can't wait to see and play some games! I plan on bringing some cash so you never know. Maybe we will find a pin my wife falls in love with. I wonder if there is a list of games female pinheads gravitate towards.

Don't tell me you are looking to buy a second IM! Hope to see you there.

Hope to meet you, Altan. I own T2 and WCS, like you do? What are the odds!

I know I sound crazy but yes the thought has crossed my mind to buy another IM just to hoard. Scary.

Honestly I wish the wife was into this half what I am, would be awesome. I'm sure most of us have similar complaints. I just read her the entire list of abbreviated games asking her which ones struck her curiosity and only two, POTC and Super Mario Bros. But it was only mild, lukewarm curiosity. Dammit!!

How's the WCS treating you Greg?

I never knew it enough to miss it....

Careful what you wish for. I am into the hobby more than my husband and currently actively shopping for pins before expo even starts. His response is "Well, we haven't bought one yet this year so I guess it is about time for another one." Bwahaha! I played all 7 of ours tonight, put LEDs and shopped out RFM yesterday, and last weekend tore apart the EM and shopped/waxed it. Now all mine are fixed up and pretty, so I need a new project here. Plus I will be making shopping lists for stuff I need for our 7 and my parents' 3 to shop for at expo. I am about to get real expensive real fast.

I just got WCS down in the basement today. Will clean it up this week. Thanks Dave.

You had me at careful....

I will be there as well. Really looking forward to meeting some fellow Pinsiders and getting to game for 3 solid days!

Just signed up and got the last booth. I look forward to meeting all of you, stop by my booth I will be raffling off either a ToM Topper or a AC/DC Train Topper .

Joe

I will just be there Saturday but I am going to make the most of it!!

Very cool, thanks for coming down!

ACDC train topper, you say...
hmmmmmmm...

Ok then it's the Train Topper. Free to enter just put your name in the jar.

I ll be there ,,,posted in the hotel reservations thread ,,ups ,,,but this is the right one !!!!

Booked the hotel and got the weekend off. Cant wait.