Racketboy Member Meetup: Aug 28-29 in Northeast Pennsylvania

[dsheinem]

It has been a few years, but I am going to once again host a weekend get together for any members that would like to come hang out and play games, take a trip to the arcade, and enjoy a cookout. In the past we've had anywhere from 5-10 or so folks show up for these, and I would like to get a decent crowd this time around too, despite the short notice...



The event will take place on Friday, August 28th - Saturday, August 29th at my place in Bloomsburg, PA. People should feel free to come by anytime after noon on Friday and you would be welcome to crash on my floor, to stay up all night playing games, or to camp in the yard. There are also hotels 5-10 minutes away if that's a preferred option. You could come for part or all of the event!

We'd plan to hit up Knoebels' arcade and (free) amusement park for a few hours on Friday night around dinner time and head back here for some drinks, games, and fun afterwards. I'll have several TVs and the MAME cab setup and ready to go with games old and new. Kids and friends/partners/etc. would be welcome. You should also feel free to bring anything you want, including stuff for trade if you'd like!

Tentative Schedule
Friday, August 28th:
12pm-4:30pm: Arrive/play games with RB members at Dave's place
5pm-8:30pm: Knoebels amusement park and arcade
9:00pm-whenever: Play games/hang out with RB members at Dave's

Saturday, August 29th:
Morning: games, donuts, coffee
11:30am-1:00pm - End of event cookout

Sound off below and let me know if you are coming. In a couple of days I'll shoot out my address to those who express interest...

Tentative Roster
dsheinem
KalessinDB
Gunstar Green
TEKTORO
weasels

[Luke]

You should also feel free to bring anything you want, including stuff for trade if you'd like!

Sounds like a blast but unfortunately it's about a nine hour drive, one way, for me.

Pick me up and I'll attend!

[BigLou]

This is a neat idea, and kind of you to open up your home. As I just discovered this site and joined this morning, I'll obviously not be attending (lol), but maybe next time!

I don't know Pennsylvania all that well, but have certainly driven through it over the years. (Native Upstate NYer.)
I swear I've seen that 'Playland Arcade' sign before, has the place been round for years?

[KalessinDB]

I'm in and most likely going to claim floor space, though I might grab a Marriott room if I still have enough points for a freebie. Might bring a buddy with me, will update once I check with him.

You want I should bring anything? Specifically the cps2 multi? Sadly I don't have 6 button sticks yet so unless you do or your cab is 2l12b half the games are useless..

[Gunstar Green]

Just saying for the purposes of the thread that I'll be there since Dave already knows.

Knoebels is a fantastic place if anyone's thinking of coming and hasn't been there before. It's got classic wooden roller coasters, a recreation of an old bobsled roller coaster, antique carnival rides like Lusse Auto Scooter bumper cars, and new this year a more modern steel coaster. As stated in the OP, admission (and parking) is totally free so don't worry about that.

http://www.knoebels.com/

[mjmjr25]

I defo can't make it, but just a friendly thought. If i'm say one of the guys 3-4 hours away considering this...that's 8-hours driving, 6-8 hours sleeping and like 12 hours gaming / eating. Any thoughts on making it a 2-day event, or at least having Saturday being a full-day?

[mjmjr25]

Specifically the cps2 multi? Sadly I don't have 6 button sticks yet so unless you do or your cab is 2l12b half the games are useless..

Worth it for Pro Gear alone.

Addi Dimahoo, Super Muscle Bomber, Powered Gear, AvP...yeah, bring it.

[dsheinem]

I defo can't make it, but just a friendly thought. If i'm say one of the guys 3-4 hours away considering this...that's 8-hours driving, 6-8 hours sleeping and like 12 hours gaming / eating. Any thoughts on making it a 2-day event, or at least having Saturday being a full-day?

I need to have my Saturday evening free, which is why I ended the thing after lunch on Saturday. People could certainly go back to Knoebels and enjoy the park more afterwards, though - it is about 10 minutes away.

[dsheinem]

I'm in and most likely going to claim floor space, though I might grab a Marriott room if I still have enough points for a freebie. Might bring a buddy with me, will update once I check with him.

You want I should bring anything? Specifically the cps2 multi? Sadly I don't have 6 button sticks yet so unless you do or your cab is 2l12b half the games are useless..

What kind of sticks do you need?

I don't know what "2l12b" means.

I am arcade gear illiterate.

[KalessinDB]

2l12b is arcade shorthand for 2 players, 6 buttons each (2 levers, 12 buttons is what I think it officially stands for)

My supergun takes Neo sticks, which is why my current stuff is only 4 button. Some day I'll have the cash to upgrade... Maybe next month once Jasen is back in business. If I'm gonna do it, might as well do it right.