(Spam Disclaimer: I have nothing to gain from this event and am not affiliated with it financially in any way, but I do go every year and think its a great time.)The Annual Houston Area Arcade Group Expo is this weekend at the Crowne Plaza Northwest-Brookhollow on 290 (12801 Northwest Freeway, 77040).Friday 12p-2a and Sat 10a-2a.There is also and Arcade/Videogame swap meet in the parking lot on Sat Morning.More info can be found on the web site at www.arcadecenter.comThere will be 200+ arcade and pinball games set up on free play (all the classics will be there plus modern stuff as well).Tickets are $30 for the day and $40 for weekend (all games are free play with entry).There are also high score contests, cosplay contests, guest speakers, and vendors selling video gaming, anime and other fun stuff. Its a great time, and if you like classic games you shouldn't miss it. I'll have my restored Donkey Kong arcade game there too, so if you want to come check it out come on by.
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