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Tacoma, WA
Once a year, for one weekend, we build the largest arcade in the Pacific Northwest. Join us for one of the biggest and best shows in the country. What to expect?
-The venue is a large convention center with mega high ceilings, air conditioning and lots of space. It's attached to a brand new Marriot hotel, there is another Marriot hotel across the street and another nice hotel a block away. We have discounted rates at all these hotels.
-400+ games on freeplay the entire weekend. This is one of the highlights of our show, we bring our games for you to play and they aren't pulled from the floor early and the freeplay area doesn't have limited hours. Play all day right up until closing.
-There will be 13 regional satellite pinball tournaments leading up to the show where you hone your skills and win your way into the show in Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, Bremerton, Renton, Marysville and Edmonds.
-Show pinball tournaments include the Northwest Women's Championship, the massive Open Matchplay tournament, the Classics Pingolf, the Rookie/Amateur and the Kid's Tournament.
-Tech seminars, learn how to fix your games or improve your skills.
-Speakers and panels.
-Vendors
-Kid's Zone with games specifically designed for or aimed at kids.
-Merch, prizes and sway
-Homebrew games, rare games, new games... lots and lots of games!
Official Pinside event for the show, if you are attending, share that you are on the event page!
https://pinside.com/pinball/events/northwest-pinball-amp-arcade-show-2022
2 weeks later
At this year's Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show there is a new hotel attached to the venue on the 3rd floor! Don't miss out on booking a room at the new Marriot at the discounted show rate before the rooms all book up! This link goes right to the discounted booking:
Washington State's mask mandate is officially ending March 12th! We don't know yet what Covid measures will still be in place in June, but with the infection rates in Washington continuing to drop, we are optimistic that this year's Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show will be somewhat of a return to normal.
9043293279_fc38a820ab_c (resized).jpgI dropped my Ripley's Believe it or Not at the clubhouse last weekend and hope to bring my Creature from the Black Lagoon in a week or two after a few upgrades. The set up is pretty awesome, 21 games with a mix of a few older games and mostly 90s DMDs and newer.
1 week later
You definitely should bring your home brew, there will be a bunch this year! Fast Pinball has been helping facilitate and encourage more to come and we are hoping to make the Northwest show become the premiere event for homebrew pinball games each year!
Hotel rooms are going quick for the new Marriot hotel that's attached to the venue, book yours today! This link goes right to the discounted booking:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?app=resvlink&id=1634944561179&key=GRP&;
marriot (resized).jpgThis page links out to the 3 hotels with show discounted rates, all are within 2 blocks of the convention center:
1 week later
The Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show is non-profit and completely run by volunteers. Interested in helping? Interested in the planning?
The next meeting is:
Sunday April 3rd, 12-2pm at Round Table Pizza, 15730 First Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148
We will be in the party room, pizza and soda will be provided!
A few show updates and info:
-The first NWPAS satellite pinball tournament was held this week at Shorty's and sold out with 60 players! The next tournament is this Sunday at Another Castle in Edmonds. Through the tournaments you can win a weekend pass to the show, show tournament entries and other swag! All the satellite tournament details can be found at: http://nwpas.wapinball.net/satellite.html
-Tickets are on sale and with a discounted weekend pass rate if you buy early!: https://www.nwpinballshow.com/tickets
-The hotels blocks we get at a discounted rate are filling up, book your room today! Links with show discount codes: https://www.nwpinballshow.com/accommodations
Hey everyone! The Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show can't happen without your help. We need lots and lots of you to send your games to the show and we need a bunch of people for set up and tear down. Volunteering your games and time is a great way to help us build this great event, it's an awesome way to get involved in the collecting community and meet new friends, and you can also earn free passes for the weekend and more!
Volunteer Your Time
The NW Pinball & Arcade Show is non-profit event fully run by volunteers. We need your help in everything from manning desks to loading and unloading trucks full of games.
Volunteer 4 or more hours = a single day wristband
Volunteer 8 or more hours = a weekend pass.
Volunteer Your Games
The show will transport your games if there are 3 or more, or if you have them at one of our staging areas.
Incentives for self-transported games:
1-3 Machines = one weekend pass, five $1 prize draw tickets.
4-6 Machines = two weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets.
7-10 Machines = up to four weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets, one $20 prize draw tickets.
11+ Machines = up to five weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets, two $20 prize draw tickets, one show t-shirt.
Incentives for games we transport:
3-5 Machines (3 minimum) = one weekend pass, five $1 prize draw tickets.
6-9 Machines = one weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets.
10-14 Machines = two weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets, one $20 prize draw tickets.
15+ Machines = up to four weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets, two $20 prize draw tickets, one show t-shirt.
Sign up to volunteer games, your time or both today!:
https://www.nwpinballshow.com/volunteers
And the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show satellite pinball series is underway! The satellite tournament series has started and will include 13 tournaments throughout Washington and Oregon leading up to the show. The first satellite event at Shorty’s sold out with 60 players and the second event at Another Castle in Edmonds nearly sold out. The next satellite is at Olaf’s in Ballard on April 8th. At each tournament you can win weekend passes to the show, tournament entries, swag and the winner also gets a trophy plaque! Updated series dates and info:
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We finally have some news on our speaker line up to share:
-Butch Peel from Chicago Gaming will be talking about making the Cactus Canyon Remake
-Dwight Sullivan and Mike Vinikor from Stern Pinball will be doing a fun game with prizes for the audience!
-The FAST Pinball crew will be talking about Funhouse 2.0 and using their products to help create home-brew pinball games
-David Thiel, who designed the sound on games like Alien, Jersey Jack's Pirates of the Caribbean, AC/DC, Iron Man and The Hobbit will be talking about pinball sound design
-And a panel of local collectors will talk about how to get into pinball and arcade collecting
Tonight at The Triple Knock in Tacoma is the latest Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show satellite event, come down and play! Practice your tournament skills and try to win a weekend pass to the show or tournament entries.
$10 to play
7:30 PM start time
And there is a plague for first place as well as over $500 in prizes!
triplek (resized).jpgSince the last show there may have been a number of people that have started collecting and may want to learn a little more about their machines - specifically fixing or maintaining them. There is no better way than getting exposure to machines that have issues from play. This typically happens at the show. The show used to run a "junior medic" program in years past. I do not know if the show is still doing this and/or if the show is doing it this year.
I would encourage any reader who is interested to ask the volunteer coordinator if this program is still being offered.
mailto:[email protected]
Quoted from DumbAss:Since the last show there may have been a number of people that have started collecting and may want to learn a little more about their machines - specifically fixing or maintaining them.
it me! I'm not sure how long I can stay all weekend, but I'll reach out to the email. thank you for the protip!
Quoted from DumbAss:Since the last show there may have been a number of people that have started collecting and may want to learn a little more about their machines - specifically fixing or maintaining them. There is no better way than getting exposure to machines that have issues from play. This typically happens at the show. The show used to run a "junior medic" program in years past. I do not know if the show is still doing this and/or if the show is doing it this year.
I would encourage any reader who is interested to ask the volunteer coordinator if this program is still being offered.
mailto:[email protected]
I volunteered as a Junior medic. First and only pin show was the 2019 NW Pinfest. Hope to have more fun in 2022!
Yes, there are definitely Junior Medic shifts available, there is more info and time slots you can grab on the volunteer portal:
https://www.volunteer.nwpinballshow.com/
And please locals, volunteer your games through the volunteer portal too! To bring the show back we really need everyone to pitch in and help. Right now we are about 300 games shy of where we want to be at in less than 2 months, so we've got a lot of work to do to fill out the game list!
Quoted from NWPinballshow:we are about 300 games shy
oof....good reminder to update the list with my games. Got to pump that number up.
BTW, I haven't seen any announcements for planned repair parties through the various lists. Am I missing these or are they not happening this year?
Repair parties are definitely coming. In fact, the first one is this Saturday:
Dok's Pre-NWPAS Repair Party at the Northwest Pinball Collective
Saturday, April 16th from 12-6pm
1120 N 97th St, Seattle, WA 98103
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mxzFDaxjhdKeewcy9
This is a free public event so drop in anytime. Bring a pinball or arcade machine, board, monitor, etc. that you need help with and learn how to diagnose and repair your machine issues. Don't have something to bring? Feel free to stop by and watch, learn and ask questions, check out the collective's space and games. But we do encourage you to bring games need work and we encourage you to bring those games (and as many others that you can) to the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show in June if they are in good working order!
repartparty (resized).jpgSaturday April 30th James will be hosting a repair party in Milton, WA. James has a great collection of pinball games to play and help get ready for the show, including some rarer 80s titles. Bring your own pins and vids that you need help with or to work on. There are usually guys that can help with EM pinball repair at James' repair parties too!
repairpartyjames (resized).jpg
What games are you considering selling or trading at the show? I'm still finalizing my list of games I'm bringing, but I think Fish Tales, Ms. Pacman and a few others will be on the trade/sale block.
Jupiter Bar hosted the most recent NWPAS satellite pinball tournament... and what a place to play pinball! 52 players strong showed up yesterday for our NWPAS Satellite 2022: Jupitourney Special! Over $800 worth of prizes were won with a massive 25+ raffle prizes generously donated by Joey Nix!
Great job by our host Dwayne to keep the event running smoothly- Kevin Coffey was our strong winner yesterday, being strikeless until the last round, he got himself the winner plaque and a weekend pass for NWPAS. Jaran won the tie breaker for the other weekend pass after a monster ball on Paragon. Chris, Max, Matt, Michael, John and Amber all won tournament package entries
https://matchplay.live/nwpasjs
1,Kevin Coffey,77261
2,Jaran jones,70948
4,Vincent Sperrazza,47285
4,Chris Borgstadt,65871
4,Max Davidoff,48096
6,Matthew Roggenkamp,85306
7,Michael Rausch,49740
10,Robbie Finnigan,36802
10,Neal Joslyn,44634
10,John Davenhall,34571
10,Chris Chinn,29083
10,Neil Kubath,42483
15,Amber Roy,71533
15,John Robinson WA,21384
15,Rachel Kahalekulu,60630
15,Steven Ackley,2585
15,Paul White,17394
15,Alex Singleterry,24660
23,Joey Nix
23,David Chernicoff,42658
23,Olivia Bourgeois,87454
23,Alexandre Davis,39556
23,Jared Bayliss,73752
23,Colin Haney,78983
23,Michael Gray,17400
23,Vanessa Roraus
23,Elliott Johnson,70949
32,Lina Guerra
32,Dean Shivers,67622
32,Stacey Moritz,19758
32,Kristin Vick,79055
32,Jason Trojan,9595
32,Kelli Goins,47287
32,Dave Kane,63699
32,Lucas Drawdy,74234
32,Jenny Pickens,87457
41,Kareem Williams,86198
41,Daniel Trobare,60629
41,Ryan Loftus
41,Mary Roesbery
41,Alexander Corbin,89129
41,Rebekah Macneil,87262
41,Jonathan Vermillion,74887
41,Dwayne Collins,33062
41,Lupe Bryan,60135
49,Jordan West,83070
49,Christine Gent,50036
49,Altwin Hawksford,23901
49,Ryan Tamm,89127
49,Jenner Huber,77197
49,Katja Rodgers,71949
49,Tyler White,20371
j1 (resized).jpgj2 (resized).jpgj3 (resized).jpgThis Sunday we will be in Bremerton for the NWPAS Satellite 2022: Bremerton Battle!
Hosted by Another Castle Arcade: Bremerton!
See you at the Castle... 7:00 PM start
Want to buy a new Stern pinball game at the show? We will soon be offering up to 20 games for presale show rates that you can buy ahead of time, that will be for play in the Marco booth, and then you can take home at the end of the weekend. We will share the details as soon as they are available!
Another Castle Arcade: Bremerton was a great host yesterday! 42 players were fighting hard yesterday for our NWPAS Satellite 2022: Bremerton Battle! Over $600 worth of prizes were won with a dozen raffle prizes generously donated by Another Castle and NWPAS!
Andrew McCann put on an impressive performance and won the event straight out! He got himself the winner plaque and a weekend pass for NWPAS. Dave won the tie breaker for the other weekend pass on Elvira. Justin Hugeback, Todd MacCulloch, Craig Waibel and Landon Cross all won tournament package entries
THIS FRIDAY, we are off to NWPAS Satellite 2022: Armada Collision a Matchplay/Multiplay event worth 100% TGP, hosted by Admiral Pub West Seattle! See you there, 7:30 PM start.
https://matchplay.live/nwpasbbattle
1,Andrew McCann,51431
2,Dave Stewart,54
3,Justin Hugeback
4,Todd MacCulloch,442
5,Craig Waibel,9360
6,Landon Cross,83789
7,Michael Rausch,49740
9,Arthur Eckhardt,8264
9,Vincent Sperrazza,47285
9,Sarah Bay,82543
9,Jessica Barron,80559
13,Peter Schatzer,25955
13,Nathan Friend,47771
13,Sara Morrison,83788
13,Chris Wilkes
18,Kelli Goins,47287
18,Donovan Haga,83334
18,Joe Madia,89602
18,William Kerney,54441
18,Rachel Kahalekulu,60630
24,Daniel Trobare,60629
24,Conrad Rustad,74477
24,Lucas Drawdy,74234
24,Mike Sorrels,63237
24,Alex Singleterry,24660
24,Neal Joslyn,44634
24,Josh Votaw,65768
24,Ryan Handke,76946
33,Danielle Wilcox,51575
33,Brent Haydock,47284
33,Dean Shivers,67622
33,Sam Snyder,29143
33,Jordan Dutiel
33,Altwin Hawksford,23901
33,Michael Adcock,30396
33,Anthony Mccammant,45876
33,Mo Flaherty,90009
40,Matthew Mihelich,80480
40,Astrid Morrison,52478
40,joshua barnes,27230
40,Liana Ehlert
40,Harold Noble,48168
ac1 (resized).jpgac2 (resized).jpgIn a little over 1 month we bring back the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show after a couple years of hiatus during the pandemic. It's been a lot of work restarting the show, but it's going to be great to have our yearly big non-profit arcade back and see everyone again!
We need your help to make it happen. We still need a lot more people to volunteer their games to go to the show. Without the games, it just won't be the same, so we are asking the collector community to step up and help. If you volunteer 3 or more games the volunteer transportation crew will come pick up your games, if you can self transport, even better. And for self-transport you will receive a weekend pass per game up until 5. This year the incentives for bringing games have all been increased!
Incentives for self-transported games:
1-3 Machines = one weekend pass per game, five $1 prize draw tickets.
4-6 Machines = one weekend pass per game to a max of 5, ten $1 prize draw tickets.
7-10 Machines = up to five weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets, one $20 prize draw tickets.
11+ Machines = up to five weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets, two $20 prize draw tickets.
Incentives for games that the show transports:
3-5 Machines (3 minimum) = one weekend pass, five $1 prize draw tickets.
6-8 Machines = two weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets.
9-11 Machines = three weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets, one $20 prize draw tickets.
12+ Machines = up to five weekend passes, ten $1 prize draw tickets, two $20 prize draw tickets.
And the $20 prize draw you can earn tickets for will be for a brand new Stern Godzilla Premium pinball machine! Volunteer games today:
https://www.volunteer.nwpinballshow.com
Early bird pricing on 3-day weekend passes ends this Sunday, May 1st! Buy your tickets today: https://www.nwpinballshow.com/tickets
oldshow4 (resized).jpegSunday May 1st, is the last day to buy 3-day passes to the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show at discounted prices!
Tickets: https://nwpinballshow.com/tickets
NW arcade poster Delivered Logo Added (resized).jpgThe Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show is happy to have a ton of new Stern games at next month's show! These will be located in the Marco booth during the show:
2 Avenger Infinity Quest Pro
2 Avenger Infinity Quest Premium
3 Rush Pro
3 Rush Prem
2 Deadpool Pro
2 Deadpool Premium
2 Godzilla Pro
3 Godzilla Premium (1 at prize desk for the Sunday prize drawing)
2 Mandalorian Pro
Stern_Pinball_Logo (resized).jpgIs there a way to set up the show as an official location for Insider Connect? I think I saw recent shows have specific badges or achievements for attendees that sign in to the new games.
Question: I registered as Junior Medic, got through all of that - but not sure if I needed to purchase tickets for all three days or not? I saw the deadline was yesterday on the discounted tickets, and didn't get it done. TIA
Quoted from RobF:Is there a way to set up the show as an official location for Insider Connect? I think I saw recent shows have specific badges or achievements for attendees that sign in to the new games.
This would be awesome!!
Quoted from pb456:Question: I registered as Junior Medic, got through all of that - but not sure if I needed to purchase tickets for all three days or not? I saw the deadline was yesterday on the discounted tickets, and didn't get it done. TIA
If you are volunteering for 4 hours you earn a 1-day pass, 8 hours you earn a weekend pass. If you have any questions about volunteer passes, email Sarunya at [email protected], she tracks all the volunteers and volunteer rewards. And thanks for helping out!
Quoted from RobF:Is there a way to set up the show as an official location for Insider Connect? I think I saw recent shows have specific badges or achievements for attendees that sign in to the new games.
I can reach out to Stern and Marco to see about getting this set up! I plan to change my Bride 2.0 location to the show if I can get it on the wireless there.
Quoted from NWPinballshow:Update in insider connected at the show:
Stern isn't currently doing show specific badges but the 21 booth games at the show will be registered and connected so players get verified achievements throughout the weekend.
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I see both TPF and MGC events. Maybe not badges, but event specific scores and game play tracking. They are listed as "events" not locations and nothing is listed for upcoming (so nothing NWPAS that I found). If volunteers bring IC enabled games, it would be nice to have the ability to add them to the verified scores and achievements.
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Quoted from NWPinballshow:I can reach out to Stern and Marco to see about getting this set up! I plan to change my Bride 2.0 location to the show if I can get it on the wireless there.
I'd set my Mandalorian for the location as well if this can get done.
Quoted from NWPinballshow:Update in insider connected at the show:
Stern isn't currently doing show specific badges but the 21 booth games at the show will be registered and connected so players get verified achievements throughout the weekend.
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I don't think this is right, I see MGC and Expo badges.
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