I'm local so no hotel room for me, but I'll definitely be packing my Hearos or similar this year. I know it's mostly just us old fogeys that seem to care about hearing damage/loss, but seriously, anyone who spends a whole day in that room would be doing at least some (even if miniscule) damage to his/her hearing.

I also mentioned in another thread that I'd like to see them get some "rental power" to help with the 110V load. Many machines were turned off last year and a number of them had signs explaining that it was because of voltage issues. A quick search suggests that a 40Kw unit could be had for the weekend at a very reasonable price, and I'm sure someone could work out the logistics.

Other than that, I had a great time this year and can't wait for 2016!

Brad

I should have got my ticket when they were cheaper, since I'm local and knew I was going, but c'est la vie. Is there any advantage to buying online now versus at the venue on Friday afternoon at this point? The price will be the same, but are there any plusses?

Brad

This would be a stuck ball on a virtual pin. No, shaking the machine didn't help, and no, there was no ball search in the software. I think it finally cleared after a minute or two, I was playing the machine next to it at the time.

Brad

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Some pics of one of my favorites from the weekend, Reverse Flush. This pin was runner up in the custom pin category, and it really takes "reverse" to the extreme:

- The flipper buttons are reversed (left flips right)
- The score starts at 999,999 and counts downward (lowest score wins, as the backglass says)
- Playfield slopes away from the player (obviously )
- Push the plunger instead of pull to launch the ball

A really cool custom, IMO.

Brad

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Ghostbusters - I know, probably not a shortage of pictures of this one, but here you go.

Brad

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Seen on a car in the parking garage. The bottom right one was particularly giggleworthy to me.

Brad

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