This Fall there are three video game and pinball events getting game-lovers excited in Central Florida. Let us know if there are more we should let people know about.
1st annual Game Warp Show
Sunday August 12 - 14, 2011
The Hilton Orlando (6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819 )
Beat the summer heat with a trip to Orlando’s coolest arcade experience! The Florida Arcade and Pinball Collectors’ Group announces the 1st annual Game Warp Show. Whether you’re a pinball wizard or high-score champ, you’ll find plenty at the show to please kids and grown-up kids alike. Play over 100 full-sized classic and modern arcade, pinball, and console games. Show admission includes unlimited play on all games and entry into the tournaments, dealer’s area, information panels, sale, and auction. Featured panelists include Todd Rogers "Mr. Activision" on Single-day tickets $15, weekend pass $30, kids five and under free with paid admission (one child per adult). Purchase tickets online. Discounted parking available for show attendees; stop by the registration desk for your validation.
Games People Play: The Evolution of Video Games
July 2 - Sept 10, 2011
Orange County Regional History Center
Starting with the pinball machine, journey through time to discover how electronic games have evolved, through the first computer games and rise and fall of the arcade, to the advanced game consoles of today. Take a look 'inside the box' at dramatic changes in size versus power and learn about key personalities in electronic gaming history and the sociological influences of these 'toys.' See various gaming systems through the decades including the Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, and more. Included in general admission.
Southern Pinball Festival
November 18-20, 2011
Maitland Civic Center, Maitland, FL 32751
100 pinball machines set to "free play." Parking is free as well. Hours are Friday 3pm - midnight, Saturday 10am - midnight, Sunday 10am – 5pm. It takes place during the same week as the attractions industry’s premier show, IAAPA. Sunday after the festival, head over for dinner at TheDailyCity.com Orlando Food Truck Bazaar which starts at 5pm at Orlando Fashion Square.
Sunday August 12 - 14, 2011
The Hilton Orlando (6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819 )
Beat the summer heat with a trip to Orlando’s coolest arcade experience! The Florida Arcade and Pinball Collectors’ Group announces the 1st annual Game Warp Show. Whether you’re a pinball wizard or high-score champ, you’ll find plenty at the show to please kids and grown-up kids alike. Play over 100 full-sized classic and modern arcade, pinball, and console games. Show admission includes unlimited play on all games and entry into the tournaments, dealer’s area, information panels, sale, and auction. Featured panelists include Todd Rogers "Mr. Activision" on Single-day tickets $15, weekend pass $30, kids five and under free with paid admission (one child per adult). Purchase tickets online. Discounted parking available for show attendees; stop by the registration desk for your validation.
Games People Play: The Evolution of Video Games
July 2 - Sept 10, 2011
Orange County Regional History Center
Starting with the pinball machine, journey through time to discover how electronic games have evolved, through the first computer games and rise and fall of the arcade, to the advanced game consoles of today. Take a look 'inside the box' at dramatic changes in size versus power and learn about key personalities in electronic gaming history and the sociological influences of these 'toys.' See various gaming systems through the decades including the Atari 2600, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, and more. Included in general admission.
November 18-20, 2011
Maitland Civic Center, Maitland, FL 32751
100 pinball machines set to "free play." Parking is free as well. Hours are Friday 3pm - midnight, Saturday 10am - midnight, Sunday 10am – 5pm. It takes place during the same week as the attractions industry’s premier show, IAAPA. Sunday after the festival, head over for dinner at TheDailyCity.com Orlando Food Truck Bazaar which starts at 5pm at Orlando Fashion Square.