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General Show Information / 2016 Cax Tshirts!!!
« Last post by Rikitiki on June 25, 2016, 07:53:45 am »Defender Robotron
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General Show Information / PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSED - TICKETS CAN STILL BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR
« Last post by Jeff Kinder on April 03, 2016, 06:30:59 pm »Hey Everyone!
Just a quick note to let you know the Pre-registration for CAX 2016 is now closed. Not to worry though because you can still get your tickets at the door the day or the show!!!!!!
For more information and link to the registration forms, click on the link below:
http://www.caextreme.org/ticket_information
Register now!!!
Just a quick note to let you know the Pre-registration for CAX 2016 is now closed. Not to worry though because you can still get your tickets at the door the day or the show!!!!!!
For more information and link to the registration forms, click on the link below:
http://www.caextreme.org/ticket_information
Register now!!!
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General Show Information / 2016 Vendors - UPDATE!
« Last post by Jeff Kinder on January 04, 2016, 06:28:42 pm »Hi Everyone!
We have quite a list of vendors for CAX 2016! Here is what we have so far. More will be added soon!
Be sure to check out their booths when you are at the show!! (list subject to change)
Don's Custom Service
PinballBulbs.com (www.PinballBulbs.com)
Arcadefixit.com (www.Arcadefixit.com)
Farsight Studios
Starship Fantasy
Marco Specialties (www.marcospecialties.com)
Nifty LED (www.niftyled.com)
Digital Game Museum (www.digitalgamemuseum.org)
Tiny Potato
Scott Evans
Jack Gordean / Josh Fuhrman
This Old Game (www.thisoldgame.com)
Chris Kohler (Selling console hardware and games. Will be in the Cypress Room, which is located at the top of the lobby escalators)
Gamers In Control (Will be in the Cypress Room, which is located at the top of the lobby escalators)
Jax Makes Things (www.facebook.com/jaxmakesthings)
From The Land (www.facebook.com/fromthelandbeyond)
Enjoy!
-jeff
We have quite a list of vendors for CAX 2016! Here is what we have so far. More will be added soon!
Be sure to check out their booths when you are at the show!! (list subject to change)
Don's Custom Service
PinballBulbs.com (www.PinballBulbs.com)
Arcadefixit.com (www.Arcadefixit.com)
Farsight Studios
Starship Fantasy
Marco Specialties (www.marcospecialties.com)
Nifty LED (www.niftyled.com)
Digital Game Museum (www.digitalgamemuseum.org)
Tiny Potato
Scott Evans
Jack Gordean / Josh Fuhrman
This Old Game (www.thisoldgame.com)
Chris Kohler (Selling console hardware and games. Will be in the Cypress Room, which is located at the top of the lobby escalators)
Gamers In Control (Will be in the Cypress Room, which is located at the top of the lobby escalators)
Jax Makes Things (www.facebook.com/jaxmakesthings)
From The Land (www.facebook.com/fromthelandbeyond)
Enjoy!
-jeff
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General Show Information / 2016 Tournaments - UPDATE... AGAIN!
« Last post by Jeff Kinder on January 04, 2016, 06:27:17 pm »Hi Everyone!
As usual there will be several contests and tournaments at the show this year.
We will have the traditional Pinball Tournament as always, with a variety of games, skill levels, and of course fantastic prizes! Qualifying starts on Friday from 7pm-midnight and continues on Saturday from 10am-midnight. Kids' finals will be held Saturday night at 5:00pm. Main and Casual finals will begin Sunday morning at 9:00am. For ALL the details and up to the minute information on the Pinball Tournament, be sure to check out the California Extreme Tournaments Page!
NOTE: The Pinball tournament this year will be located in the Cypress Room, which is located on the 2nd floor. (at the top of the stairs in the main lobby)
ADDITIONAL GAME TOURNAMENT UPDATES AND INFORMATION WILL BE COMING VERY SOON!
As usual there will be several contests and tournaments at the show this year.
We will have the traditional Pinball Tournament as always, with a variety of games, skill levels, and of course fantastic prizes! Qualifying starts on Friday from 7pm-midnight and continues on Saturday from 10am-midnight. Kids' finals will be held Saturday night at 5:00pm. Main and Casual finals will begin Sunday morning at 9:00am. For ALL the details and up to the minute information on the Pinball Tournament, be sure to check out the California Extreme Tournaments Page!
NOTE: The Pinball tournament this year will be located in the Cypress Room, which is located on the 2nd floor. (at the top of the stairs in the main lobby)
ADDITIONAL GAME TOURNAMENT UPDATES AND INFORMATION WILL BE COMING VERY SOON!
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General Show Information / 2016 Speaker Schedule - UPDATE!
« Last post by Jeff Kinder on January 04, 2016, 06:23:49 pm »Details are as always still shifting around, but here is the current lineup of speakers for the show. These speaking sessions will mostly be held on Saturday, but exact times are not set yet.
PINBALL:
- Help Design a Wizard Mode for Ghostbusters with Dwight Sullivan of Stern Pinball.
- Butch Peel of Jersey Jack Pinball will give an update on the company.
VIDEO:
- Vid Kidz - Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar: The forces behind the groundbreaking Robotron and Defender games will give their first ever talk together.
- Exidy Panel: Larry Hutcherson, Nick Ilyin, and Ken Nicholson will premier a panel on the legendary Exidy.
- Christopher Cruz will discuss the new game Skycurser and his arcade first approach to making video games.
FILMS:
- MAN vs. SNAKE, One man’s epic quest to reclaim the World Record on the classic arcade game “Nibbler”.
Andy Seklir
- The Lost Arcade, a moving documentary about the New York City arcade scene.
Kurt P Vincent
CONTESTS:
- The Game Show Game Show returns for your opportunity to turn your knowledge into prizes.
Dan Amrich, Bowen Kerins, Owen Rubin
PINBALL:
- Help Design a Wizard Mode for Ghostbusters with Dwight Sullivan of Stern Pinball.
- Butch Peel of Jersey Jack Pinball will give an update on the company.
VIDEO:
- Vid Kidz - Eugene Jarvis and Larry DeMar: The forces behind the groundbreaking Robotron and Defender games will give their first ever talk together.
- Exidy Panel: Larry Hutcherson, Nick Ilyin, and Ken Nicholson will premier a panel on the legendary Exidy.
- Christopher Cruz will discuss the new game Skycurser and his arcade first approach to making video games.
FILMS:
- MAN vs. SNAKE, One man’s epic quest to reclaim the World Record on the classic arcade game “Nibbler”.
Andy Seklir
- The Lost Arcade, a moving documentary about the New York City arcade scene.
Kurt P Vincent
CONTESTS:
- The Game Show Game Show returns for your opportunity to turn your knowledge into prizes.
Dan Amrich, Bowen Kerins, Owen Rubin
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Arcade For Sale / Wanted / For Sale Super Pac man
« Last post by tilter on July 16, 2015, 06:40:47 am »All orginal in Super Shape. I can bring it to Cal extreme if anyone wants it. $550
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General Show Information / 2015 Shirt Design
« Last post by DJ Sandman on July 15, 2015, 12:32:13 am »Just wondering if this years t-shirt design(s)will be posted?
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General Show Information / Re: 2015 Speaker Schedule
« Last post by Ken Chaney on July 14, 2015, 02:25:15 am »Times have been set for this year's speakers. Here they are! (See descriptions above.)
***NOTE*** The sessions are staring EARLY this year. The first session is at 10 AM, before the show floor opens. Arrive early to get registered first, or if you can't get through the line in time, the first two sessions (up to noon) will not require wristbands so you can attend them BEFORE you register and then get in a shorter line to get your badge!
SATURDAY
10 AM SATURDAY
Reverse Engineering Arcade Game Hardware
Matt Ownby
11 AM SATURDAY
Davis, Householder, Lee, Russo and Thiel: From Gottlieb to Beyond - Gottlieb Video Arcade Alumni
Warren Davis, Matt Householder, Jeff Lee, Sam Russo, and David Thiel
12:15 PM SATURDAY
Game Audio Guy
David Thiel
12:45 PM SATURDAY
A Brief History of Gambling Pinballs
Gambling Pinballs Versus Amusement Pinballs, and the Influence of one on the Other
John Osborne
1:45 PM SATURDAY
Jersey Jack Pinball
Butch Peel and David Thiel
2:45 PM SATURDAY
Crazy Otto Then and Now
Brendon "Jr. Pac" Parker and Steve Golson
3:45 PM SATURDAY
Atari Panel
Michael Albaugh, Al Alcorn, Bob Flanagan, Ed Logg, Owen Rubin
5:00 PM SATURDAY
It's about time - Pinball has evolved
Gerry Stellenberg
6:00 PM SATURDAY
FAST Pinball & Mission Pinball: Bring your pinball games to life with new hardware and software
Aaron Davis, Brian Madden
7:00 PM SATURDAY
Mercury Rising: The Killer Queen Community
Josh DeBonis and Nik Mikros
7:30 PM SATURDAY
Air Hockey 101: Game Basics And A History Lesson From The Pros
Joe Cain
8:00 PM SATURDAY
Building a Videogame Museum
Alex Handy
8:30 PM SATURDAY
Game Show Game Show
Dan Amrich, Bowen Kerins, and Owen Rubin
________
SATURDAY 5 PM and SUNDAY 1 PM
How to Play Pinball
SATURDAY 6 PM and SUNDAY 4 PM
Panic Park Tournament
________
SUNDAY
SUNDAY 2 PM
So you want to buy a pinball machine: Acquisition, Feeding, and Basic Maintenance
Tim Showalter & Chris Kuntz
SUNDAY 2:30 PM
Intermediate Pinball Maintenance
Chris Kuntz & Tim Showalter
SUNDAY 3 PM
Killer Queen tournament
***NOTE*** The sessions are staring EARLY this year. The first session is at 10 AM, before the show floor opens. Arrive early to get registered first, or if you can't get through the line in time, the first two sessions (up to noon) will not require wristbands so you can attend them BEFORE you register and then get in a shorter line to get your badge!
SATURDAY
10 AM SATURDAY
Reverse Engineering Arcade Game Hardware
Matt Ownby
11 AM SATURDAY
Davis, Householder, Lee, Russo and Thiel: From Gottlieb to Beyond - Gottlieb Video Arcade Alumni
Warren Davis, Matt Householder, Jeff Lee, Sam Russo, and David Thiel
12:15 PM SATURDAY
Game Audio Guy
David Thiel
12:45 PM SATURDAY
A Brief History of Gambling Pinballs
Gambling Pinballs Versus Amusement Pinballs, and the Influence of one on the Other
John Osborne
1:45 PM SATURDAY
Jersey Jack Pinball
Butch Peel and David Thiel
2:45 PM SATURDAY
Crazy Otto Then and Now
Brendon "Jr. Pac" Parker and Steve Golson
3:45 PM SATURDAY
Atari Panel
Michael Albaugh, Al Alcorn, Bob Flanagan, Ed Logg, Owen Rubin
5:00 PM SATURDAY
It's about time - Pinball has evolved
Gerry Stellenberg
6:00 PM SATURDAY
FAST Pinball & Mission Pinball: Bring your pinball games to life with new hardware and software
Aaron Davis, Brian Madden
7:00 PM SATURDAY
Mercury Rising: The Killer Queen Community
Josh DeBonis and Nik Mikros
7:30 PM SATURDAY
Air Hockey 101: Game Basics And A History Lesson From The Pros
Joe Cain
8:00 PM SATURDAY
Building a Videogame Museum
Alex Handy
8:30 PM SATURDAY
Game Show Game Show
Dan Amrich, Bowen Kerins, and Owen Rubin
________
SATURDAY 5 PM and SUNDAY 1 PM
How to Play Pinball
SATURDAY 6 PM and SUNDAY 4 PM
Panic Park Tournament
________
SUNDAY
SUNDAY 2 PM
So you want to buy a pinball machine: Acquisition, Feeding, and Basic Maintenance
Tim Showalter & Chris Kuntz
SUNDAY 2:30 PM
Intermediate Pinball Maintenance
Chris Kuntz & Tim Showalter
SUNDAY 3 PM
Killer Queen tournament
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General Show Information / Re: 2015 Tournaments! - UPDATE!
« Last post by Ken Chaney on July 14, 2015, 01:22:31 am »Another tournament has been added. Check this game out - phenomenal new game.
SUNDAY 3 PM
Killer Queen tournament
Kill or bee killed in this 5-on-5 arcade tournament. Bring friends (or make some new ones) as you gather berries, ride the snail, and defeat the Queen… if you can! No experience necessary. Sign up at the Killer Queen booth. $5 entry fee per player--winning team takes all!
SUNDAY 3 PM
Killer Queen tournament
Kill or bee killed in this 5-on-5 arcade tournament. Bring friends (or make some new ones) as you gather berries, ride the snail, and defeat the Queen… if you can! No experience necessary. Sign up at the Killer Queen booth. $5 entry fee per player--winning team takes all!
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General Show Information / The Cypress Room and Sonoma Room
« Last post by Jeff Kinder on July 13, 2015, 01:56:40 pm »Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to make sure everyone knows what's going on at the Cypress Room and the Sonoma Room this year and where they are located at.
The Cypress Room is located at the top of the Lobby Escalators and we have all kinds of FUN going on up there for 2015!! The room opens at 10AM on Saturday July 18th and will have plenty of Classic Console Games set up for your enjoyment. At 1PM there will be a classic console tournament! Be sure to get involved in that!
Later that night starting at 6PM, the Rockage Music Showcase takes over with live DJ's and bands playing music all night long! (ok,... that's just a figure of speech.... not "all night long" but see the music schedule here) On Sunday July 19th, the classic consoles will be back on and ready for your enjoyment at 10AM.
Downstairs in the Sonoma Room (located on the first floor behind the magnolia room) we will have a few air hockey tables set up for your enjoyment!!!! And speaking of that, professional Air Hockey player Joe Cain will be giving a keynote on "Air Hockey Game Basics And A History Lesson From The Pros" on Saturday in the Magnolia Room (the time for this keynote will be posted shortly)
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
-jeff
Just wanted to make sure everyone knows what's going on at the Cypress Room and the Sonoma Room this year and where they are located at.
The Cypress Room is located at the top of the Lobby Escalators and we have all kinds of FUN going on up there for 2015!! The room opens at 10AM on Saturday July 18th and will have plenty of Classic Console Games set up for your enjoyment. At 1PM there will be a classic console tournament! Be sure to get involved in that!
Later that night starting at 6PM, the Rockage Music Showcase takes over with live DJ's and bands playing music all night long! (ok,... that's just a figure of speech.... not "all night long" but see the music schedule here) On Sunday July 19th, the classic consoles will be back on and ready for your enjoyment at 10AM.
Downstairs in the Sonoma Room (located on the first floor behind the magnolia room) we will have a few air hockey tables set up for your enjoyment!!!! And speaking of that, professional Air Hockey player Joe Cain will be giving a keynote on "Air Hockey Game Basics And A History Lesson From The Pros" on Saturday in the Magnolia Room (the time for this keynote will be posted shortly)
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
-jeff