Quoted from NicoVolta:http://freeplayrichardson.com/ has beer and mostly arcade games. A few pins too... not sure of condition.
I'm sure of condition....generally crap. They look nice...but they play like crap.
Their Revenge from Mars has flippers set that look like \ / at rest, and there's POWERBALLS or GLOBALLS in it... so it plays all wrong.
*Edit* I'm not trying to bag on Free Play....the place is *awesome*, has a big selection of beer, and most of the arcade games look AND play great!
Quoted from Frax:Their Revenge from Mars
You should update the game list:
https://pinside.com/pinball/map/where-to-play/free-play-arcade-richardson-tx-united-states#gameslist
Quoted from Law:You should update the game list:
https://pinside.com/pinball/map/where-to-play/free-play-arcade-richardson-tx-united-states#gameslist
Done. 
So, started packing today. FLying on thursdau and approx 24 hours after I leave my house I expect to enter the hotel.
Do I wanna come or not, hell yeah 
Quoted from Whysnow:I think that was Marcos with 2?
does that mean 3 in total?
Marcos is bringing 2 Ghostbuster LE's
Quoted from beelzeboob:Here's a question: If you're not in the tournament, do the doors REALLY open at 5 on Friday? There's nothing to do before then? Because, if that's the case, my wife and I might jump in that lake nearby. Or I may indeed just spank the monkey.
You could always volunteer prior to 5pm. I'm sure we could find something for you to do.
I'm packing tomorrow and I don't fly until Friday morning... Should be there by 2:00 pm. I really can't wait to get there - the break from the "real job" is always appreciated, but for this? Just WOW!
DC is closing the subway system all day tomorrow ... Hopefully they get it back online as expected after just one day. National airport with no trains running will be a nightmare.
-Rob
-visit me at TPF! Or at www.kahr.us to get my Daughterboard that helps fic WPC pinball resets or for my Pinball 2000 H+V video sync combiner kit
Quoted from Law:It's been confirmed, Game Exchange will have one at their booth live streaming all weekend. It's available for attendees to play.
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tpf-live-stream-of-ghostbusters
Stern has not given us any confirmation that GB will be at the show. Game Exchange does not have a booth at TPF. Jack Danger of Dead Flip is the only approved Live Streamer at TPF.
Quoted from Ed_in_Texas:Jack Danger of Dead Flip is the only approved Live Streamer at TPF.
DON'T CROSS THE STREAMS!!!
Quoted from Ed_in_Texas:Stern has not given us any confirmation that GB will be at the show. Game Exchange does not have a booth at TPF. Jack Danger of Dead Flip is the only approved Live Streamer at TPF.
Fuck it. - Ed, you guys put on such a great show I may be coming anyway. **Everybody please note he could of let these rumor slide and not commented. Instead, he stepped up and set the record straight**
I appreciate your candor, Ed. Please kindly follow up in this thread when/if you get confirmation.
See you guys there.
Kim
JJ posted in another thread that he will have a pro and be streaming people playing it at TPF. cant remember which booth it was going to be set up in. ill find the thread and link it in.
here is the thread:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/tpf-live-stream-of-ghostbusters
Quoted from Whysnow:I think that was Marcos with 2?
does that mean 3 in total?
Stern Will have 2 in Stern/Marco's booth unless something changes. Two total for the show that I'm aware of.
We will not have a booth but will be helping in Sterns/Marco's booth
JJ
Quoted from Law:There was talk of two and Gexchange said game*s*, but I didn't see two confirmed in that thread.
Anyone Flying in at DFW around 1pm Friday that needs a ride to tpf? or Leaving on a flight around 11:55am Sunday need a ride to DFW?
JJ
Quoted from Gexchange:Anyone Flying in at DFW around 1pm Friday that needs a ride to tpf? or Leaving on a flight around 11:55am Sunday need a ride to DFW?
I'll add, I'm flying into LOVE field at 10:15 am Friday and leaving out at 2 pm Sunday. Can give a ride either way.
Quoted from Zitt:You could always volunteer prior to 5pm. I'm sure we could find something for you to do.
I just might do that, because hey!...free t-shirt! 
have a Star Wars arcade game.
doesn't have PCB and no monitor.
goes by the name "lucky".
anyone want me to bring to TPF to buy ?
PM me if you want pix/etc.
need to know by about 5pm CST Wednesday (tomorrow)
holy bleep !!
1 day to go & i've got like 50 different items flying in different directions for TPF !!!!!!!!!
oy vey...
still gotta buy up supplies.
ok, let's see:
1. beef jerky
2. beer (couple of different types for variety & guests)
3. couple bottles of wine (just in case)
4. big mug
5. pocket sized hand sanitizer
6. gum
7. aspirin
8. sun glasses
9. variety pack of nuts (also available in the Tron thread)
10. variety of cigars + more for guests
11. cigar cutter
12. new multi-pac of lighters
13. star bucks cards
14. tooth brush
We checked in the hotel a few hours ago but where's all the games? Are we too early? 
I figured might as well bring the wife and kids down a little early and make a little mini family vacation out of it!
Safe travels everyone! 
Quoted from Ed_in_Texas:Stern has not given us any confirmation that GB will be at the show.
They certainly confirmed it during the live stream today.
Quoted from Leechman:We checked in the hotel a few hours ago but where's all the games? Are we too early?
I figured might as well bring the wife and kids down a little early and make a little mini family vacation out of it!
Safe travels everyone!
April fools.... it's next week
Quoted from Pinball-is-great:I need to load up my pinball machine tonight and head out soon if I'm gonna make it to Dallas in time for the start of the festival.
wagontrain-pinball-transport_(resized).jpg
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i still have to move 1 pin downstairs 
Left Corpus Christi late yesterday and none too soon. Police everywhere and the spring breakers invading. 85 degrees and climbing. Thankfully, it appears it will be the usual 45 for the Sat morn swap meet!
The swap meet may catch a break! The morning may be cold (upper 30s/low 40s), but it should at least be sunny.
Rain is no longer part of the forecast as of today (Wednesday). Texas weather is crazy though, so come prepared for both a blizzard and a heat wave.
Marcus
Quoted from Mr68:FYI: I just booked the last room available in the entire hotel and paid a premium for it. - However, there are near by hotels for any late coming slackers like me.
Premium? Should have gone with the LE room. 10k by Xmas.
Anyone bringing 'The Pin'? Still haven't seen one in person, though one popped up in Las Cruces near El Paso recently.
Quoted from callmesteam:Anyone bringing 'The Pin'? Still haven't seen one in person, though one popped up in Las Cruces near El Paso recently.
Are they allowed? I know Zizzles are actually prohibited in the exhibitor FAQ. The Pin is a different beast, though.
Quoted from Mr68:FYI: I just booked the last room available in the entire hotel and paid a premium for it. - However, there are near by hotels for any late coming slackers like me.
Thanks for the heads up. I called a couple days ago and they said they were oversold, but I called back just now and booked the "last room" as well. For a nice little premium of course.
ATTN: Austin folk- I-35 from Temple through the E/W split was a parking lot. Some was due to construction, some from accidents. Plan accordingly.
Quoted from Mk1Mod0:ATTN: Austin folk- I-35 from Temple through the E/W split was a parking lot. Some was due to construction, some from accidents. Plan accordingly.
oh nuts...
Quoted from Mk1Mod0:ATTN: Austin folk- I-35 from Temple through the E/W split was a parking lot. Some was due to construction, some from accidents. Plan accordingly.
Hopefully not as bad as last year when an overpass collapsed on I-35 on the transit day to TPF, completely shutting off I-35 in both directions. 
Quoted from Snailman:Hopefully not as bad as last year when an overpass collapsed on I-35 on the transit day to TPF, completely shutting off I-35 in both directions.
yep. that was totally whack
Quoted from Mk1Mod0:ATTN: Austin folk- I-35 from Temple through the E/W split was a parking lot. Some was due to construction, some from accidents. Plan accordingly.
Quoted from Snailman:Hopefully not as bad as last year when an overpass collapsed on I-35 on the transit day to TPF, completely shutting off I-35 in both directions.
Wow. Dallas sounds like a great place to visit. Can't wait to land tomorrow so I can sit in a car for hours. 
Quoted from beelzeboob:Wow. Dallas sounds like a great place to visit. Can't wait to land tomorrow so I can sit in a car for hours.
We're fine here in DFW. All the crap is south of here on the road from Austin and thereabouts.
Quoted from rkahr:I'm packing tomorrow
done! Now if I could just get Thursday out of the way so I could get on my Friday AM plane...
-Rob
-visit me at TPF! Or at http://www.kahr.us to get my Daughterboard that helps fic WPC pinball resets or for my Pinball 2000 H+V video sync combiner kit
Got a vid loaded up tonight
Hit the grocery store for munchies & picked a few wine bottles from the cellar.
Time to rummage the humidor next
Quoted from Whysnow:I'll be in Dallas on Thursday. Anything worth doing?
Debbie?
Kidding. Seriously though I may go check out nickelrama, never been. Hit me up if you feel like meeting up. Because there's not already enough pinball this weekend.
Frisco to DFW isn't bad. I've made that trip picking up friends and family when attending.
I know at least one room freed up Tuesday. Hotel called me and said I had two rooms reserved. Not sure how that happened, but I didn't need two so one came open.
Quoted from NJGecko:I'm a TPF virgin
You'll always remember your first.
Quoted from txstargazer3:You'll always remember your first.
Or you won't, depends how much time you spend with way2wyrd and tigerlaw...
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