This is my first time heading out to PAGG. I'm excited to check the show out. I've never heard anything but great things.

You're all getting me too excited too early. From what I've been reading lately it seems like PAGG is just a whole different experience from the other shows. I'm really itching to try some of those pre-DMD games that I've missed over the years.

I'm getting to bed soon and I'm flying out in the morning. Can't wait to attend my first PAGG and report about it on The Pinball Podcast.

I'm on the flight home. Had an excellent time and met some really great people as well as reconnected with familiar faces. I hope to be back next year!

Hmmm, tough to pick my favorite games from the show, but I'll try to pick out a few I really loved.

Meteor - This played fast, fun, and that spinner really ripped when you hit it clean.
Star Gazer - Same thing here. It was in fantastic condition and was a ton of fun to play.
Ghostbusters - Just a blast to play, I can't wait for my LE to arrive.
Dirty Harry - Finally I got a chance to play a clean, fast Dirty Harry. This game is always in rough shape when I see it, and I really enjoyed it.
Viking - One of my favorite SS games at the show. I had never been able to play one, and now I want one...
Kingpin - Always a joy to see this game in person.
Ice Revue - Probably my favorite EM of the show. I'm on the hunt for this one.
Fireball - Great playing Fireball in the EM room and a real highlight.

Other games I spent good time on that I appreciated seeing: Punk!, Surf Champ, BoP 2.0, F-14, Transporter, Full Throttle, Whirlwind

It was hilarious. Whoomp There It Is brings that fat, nasty bass.

I met Steve right before the raffle. He had a fistful of tickets and hope. He did not win the machine. If only he had tried a little harder.

Good to meet you in person finally, Steve.

California Extreme in July is pretty dang big. Lots of rare machines there too.