My wife and I will be flying in this weekend to take in the sights of Boston and spend the rest of the time playing pinball. But, I have one simple question. Do we need to bring our vaccine cards and will pictures work if so.
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Quoted from Brewchap:My wife and I will be flying in this weekend to take in the sights of Boston and spend the rest of the time playing pinball. But, I have one simple question. Do we need to bring our vaccine cards and will pictures work if so.
I can't speak for Pintastic, but if you want to see any shows in Boston you will want to have your card. I know a lot of concerts are requiring it. My wife had some wallet sized laminated copies made, I believe she said Staples did it for free.
Charlton, MA
Quoted from Brewchap:My wife and I will be flying in this weekend to take in the sights of Boston and spend the rest of the time playing pinball. But, I have one simple question. Do we need to bring our vaccine cards and will pictures work if so.
Our Covid guide lines are at the top of our home page at pintasticnewengland.com
As of today vaccine cards are not required.
Quoted from 1974DeltaQueen:When is set up times on Saturday ?
9AM
Quoted from Brewchap:My wife and I will be flying in this weekend to take in the sights of Boston and spend the rest of the time playing pinball. But, I have one simple question. Do we need to bring our vaccine cards and will pictures work if so.
Most events in Boston do a vax check. Most restaurants do not. Most places I've been accept nice scans or pictures of the card.
As far as seeing the sights and sounds of Boston.... good luck, that city sucks, and I love it.
Quoted from Brewchap:My wife and I will be flying in this weekend to take in the sights of Boston and spend the rest of the time playing pinball. But, I have one simple question. Do we need to bring our vaccine cards and will pictures work if so.
If you plan on renting a car, don't. You'll get lost just getting out of the parking lot, even with GPS. 
You could rent a car just for the drive out to Sturbridge. In metro Boston, you can get around on public transportation, using a 1-day or 7-day pass: https://www.mbta.com/fares
Once in Sturbridge, most people who are there for the Pintastic show find enough food options within walking distance. If someone in your entourage is into antiques, then a car is useful.
.................David Marston
Thank you for the advice on the rental car. The wife seems to have everything mapped out so far, well at least for the 1st few days. And I'm sure that there will be an antique run at some point knowing her. 
Speaking of food, what's good in Sturbridge? I always go to Teddy G's when in town, but maybe I should branch out. I know everyone says the BBQ joint nearby is good, but what else?
Quoted from Irishbastard:Speaking of food, what's good in Sturbridge? I always go to Teddy G's when in town, but maybe I should branch out. I know everyone says the BBQ joint nearby is good, but what else?
The BBQ is very average, didn't care for it much. If you just want some meat slathered in sauce I guess you could do worse but it's nothing a real BBQ fan is going to be impressed by.
Walking distance options:
There is a thai place across the street that's not bad.
There's a hot dog / hamburger stand next to the liquor store. I think they have chowder and some other stuff.
There's a decent seafood place as well if you want some lobster.
And of course McDonald's as well.
No idea if they'll have the snack bar at the show open or not but you'd think they will.
Unfortunately sounds like the Oxhead tavern (which was a good spot to grab lunch / chowder) on site is closed, as is the restaurant inside the hotel. Let's just say the recent reviews for the Host hotel haven't exactly been kind...but hey it's Pintastic! Let's party!
Quoted from Irishbastard:Speaking of food, what's good in Sturbridge? I always go to Teddy G's when in town, but maybe I should branch out. I know everyone says the BBQ joint nearby is good, but what else?
I ate at the bbq joint, shit was dry as F—-, wouldn’t go back. Cracker Barrel is up the street and there’s a hot dog stand near the liquor store that’s got some good food. Not sure if he’s open that late in the year.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:The BBQ is very average, didn't care for it much. If you just want some meat slathered in sauce I guess you could do worse but it's nothing a real BBQ fan is going to be impressed by.
Walking distance options:
There is a thai place across the street that's not bad.
There's a hot dog / hamburger stand next to the liquor store. I think they have chowder and some other stuff.
There's a decent seafood place as well if you want some lobster.
And of course McDonald's as well.
No idea if they'll have the snack bar at the show open or not but you'd think they will.
Unfortunately sounds like the Oxhead tavern (which was a good spot to grab lunch / chowder) on site is closed, as is the restaurant inside the hotel. Let's just say the recent reviews for the Host hotel haven't exactly been kind...but hey it's Pintastic! Let's party!
Wow, just started reading a few reviews on Tripadvisor...Like the Jack Nicholson reference in one lol.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:No idea if they'll have the snack bar at the show open or not but you'd think they will.
If you are talking about the food stand across from the entrance to the main Free Play room, yes, it will be open Friday and Saturday starting at 12:30 each day, and Sunday starting at 10:00 AM. As an indication of the staffing situation these days, it will have to close for a couple hours on Saturday during the time that Jersey Jack is providing pizza with his update seminar, so that the concession people can switch over to doing the pizza for the Seminar Room.
.................David Marston
Cracker Barrel is on the other (East) side of Exit 6 off I-84, but visible on US Route 20. Farther East, there is a shopping center that has Applebee's and Pizzeria Uno. There are plenty of restaurants heading West on US 20. Those who stay at the La Quinta will see some within walking distance. Burger King and Panera Bread are close to the show hotel, along with a couple coffee shops that I have not patronized.
.................David Marston
Quoted from CrazyLevi:If you just want some meat slathered in sauce
Anytime I see this I ask, “what are you hiding?”
I look forward to BTs Smokehouse every trip, and I've never been disappointed. Its been for lunch every time. I find that BBQ places in general are worse as the day goes on. Most of the meat is probably cooked early.
Are you guys saying the hotel bar/ restaurant is closed? That would be awful. I probably spend a couple hours a day sitting at that bar. Ha!
Quoted from Shredso:I look forward to BTs Smokehouse every trip, and I've never been disappointed. Its been for lunch every time. I find that BBQ places in general are worse as the day goes on. Most of the meat is probably cooked early.
Are you guys saying the hotel bar/ restaurant is closed? That would be awful. I probably spend a couple hours a day sitting at that bar. Ha!
Yes according to the reviews it's been closed for a year or more.
Of course they blame staffing. Doesn't seem like the rest of the restaurants in the area are having any trouble staying open.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:Unfortunately sounds like the Oxhead tavern (which was a good spot to grab lunch / chowder) on site is closed, as is the restaurant inside the hotel. Let's just say the recent reviews for the Host hotel haven't exactly been kind...but hey it's Pintastic! Let's party!
Aw man. It's nice to hit the bar in there to get out of the noise for a while over a martini or two.
Quoted from VALIS666:Aw man. It's nice to hit the bar in there to get out of the noise for a while over a martini or two.
Fortunately the giant liquor store is still open.
Bring a cooler !
Quoted from CrazyLevi:Fortunately the giant liquor store is still open.
Bring a cooler !
From martini at the bar to flask on the toilet!
But seriously, still looking forward to it.
Quoted from VALIS666:Aw man. It's nice to hit the bar in there to get out of the noise for a while over a martini or two.
The bar is open they are not serving food though. I was just there tonight they are getting ready and stocking it lol.
Quoted from dannunz:The bar is open they are not serving food though. I was just there tonight they are getting ready and stocking it lol.
That’s good news
Eric Meunier's deep dive on the GnR pinball is actually Friday at 2:00 PM.
.................David Marston
A G&R cover band?! Damn, this is shaping up to be fun weekend. I definitely made the wrong decision doing a single day trip to the show. 
Quoted from Irishbastard:Speaking of food, what's good in Sturbridge? I always go to Teddy G's when in town, but maybe I should branch out. I know everyone says the BBQ joint nearby is good, but what else?
I’ll never forget at last Pintastic ordering a fish taco at the hotel restaurant: frozen fish stick wrapped in velveeta cheese slice in a tortilla. It was so bad it was worth it for the laughs. The breakfast was passable though. Too bad oxhead is closed.
Quoted from Brewchap:Where is a good place to pick up an cheap cooler? I will not be able to bring one on my flight.
The liquor store by the hotel might. There’s a wal mart in Sturbridge that would have.
I almost broke a tooth at the Oxford while having dinner. There are several places down the road to eat, Cracker Barrel, Applebee's, Pizzeria Uno. Also there's a Walmart, if looking for a cooler as earlier mentioned.
I know it’s moot but I never had a bad meal at the Oxford.
Now, just be clear, all I ever had there was booze, chowder, and the “thanksgiving sandwich.”
RIP Oxford!
Quoted from Brewchap:Besides at the bar, how does one recognize who is a pinside member?
My badge will have my pinside name on it so you can clear the room when you see me coming. 
Quoted from Brewchap:Besides at the bar, how does one recognize who is a pinside member?
I’ll be working the game registration table and my hair is blue (but fading fast) right now! Bring a game and say hi, or volunteer for a mini shift or two and you get to see everyone! 
Quoted from beelzeboob:My badge will have my pinside name on it...
Pinside names are added by individuals. Maybe someday we will have the advanced technology for the show to track alternate identities.
.................David Marston
Quoted from beelzeboob:My badge will have my pinside name on it so you can clear the room when you see me coming.
Make it double size. I can't see too good.
Quoted from Brewchap:Thats cool, is that added by the event coordinator, or something that you added yourself?
On your personal Pinside page, there's a box you can click on to generate a badge. Nobody ever seems to bother to wear them to shows. I meet most fellow Pinsiders by asking.
Quoted from dmarston:Pinside names are added by individuals. Maybe someday we will have the advanced technology for the show to track alternate identities.
.................David Marston
I actually put beelzeboob on my badge registration. Make it happen, Gabe! My wife has her real name on it so she doesn't have to be associated with me.
Quoted from beelzeboob:I actually put beelzeboob on my badge registration. Make it happen, Gabe! My wife has her real name on it so she doesn't have to be associated with me.
No her badge just said BOOBS WIFE!
Quoted from jackd104:I’ll never forget at last Pintastic ordering a fish taco at the hotel restaurant: frozen fish stick wrapped in velveeta cheese slice in a tortilla. It was so bad it was worth it for the laughs. The breakfast was passable though. Too bad oxhead is closed.
Hahaha, that's different. We have a local restaurant that we gave three chances, failed every time. Last time we went, my wife ordered a turkey Reuben. They made it with a frozen turkey burger patty, we were like WTF? And as we were looking at it puzzled, the waitress was like "O hell no", apologized, and went and yelled at the manager.
Sounds like Teddy G's it is, not a chain restaurant fan...
Quoted from Blitzburgh99:Are show posters available this year to purchase?
Yes
Quoted from Irishbastard:We have a local restaurant that we gave three chances, failed every time.
Sounds like Shitz Barbecue behind the Farmers Market at Allentown. Avoid that dump.
Quoted from dannunz:Our Covid guide lines are at the top of our home page at pintasticnewengland.com
As of today vaccine cards are not required.
That policy is show wide, correct? Heard something that conflicted with what's posted.
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