[FSPA] MAGfest pinball tourament is back - Jan 6 to 8, 2022

[Jon]

No worries about a hotel (for now), hotels go live at a different date.

So far the restrictions are vax required, mask on. We are working on how to
keep games clean without it being just a thing we do that doesn't actually
work. We are always looking at how to keep 20,000 people safe. It's a tough
thing but we're working on it.

We had a change in BoD at the org level, but thats not stopping the event
from being awesome. Sure we gotta stay safe but it will still be a party.

We had a couple collectors drop because COVID closed their doors, but
others are filling their space.

All in all arcade is in a really good position to have a great year.

I can answer any questions you might have. Feel free to reach out off list
at charredresistors at magfest.org .

We look forward to everyone having a safe and excellent time.

~Jon H.



On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 5:01 PM Paul Liam McGlone via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
wrote:

> This all sounds great David but I agree with your question.  What’s wrong
> with this picture.  I wish I had more than a few hours notice because I’m
> sure I’m already shut out from hotel.   I never saw a poll but I miss a lot
> of emails.
>
> Sent from my iPhone.
> Paul McGlone
> PMcglone at McGloneLaw.com
> Fairfax, Virginia
>
> On Oct 5, 2021, at 4:33 PM, DAAB Amusements via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
> 
> I can't speak for overall management, but Carrie is the head of the arcade
> Dept and also now director of the board. She is amazing. Really nice,
> communicative and understanding.
>
> I will be bringing a lot of games to magfeat, though they aren't using my
> machines for the tournament so can't help there.
>
> They sent out a massive poll about whether to require vaccination, and a
> vast majority said they would come whether or not they required a
> vaccination. So other than a natural COVID small drop in attendance, I
> doubt that will make much difference.
>
> I haven't kept totally up to date on something maybe? Are there other
> restrictions that are VERY strict?
>
> David
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 1:29 PM Stephanie Traub via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
>> Can you reveal more of what changed your mind?  Because I've heard some
>> rumblings for some time about MAGFest management going down the crapper
>> (granted, it's 3rd hand) and with their very strict rules this year, I'm
>> not so sure it sounds like a fun time.  Who is bringing the machines?
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 10:22 AM Kevin Stone via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> We had a temporary cancellation due to some concerns but we’ve worked
>>> through these items and can now confirm the tournament is on.  Here are
>>> details from the Facebook event in cases where people don’t use Facebook.
>>> Pre-registration for MAGfest badges go on sale today at 3pm ET
>>> (10/5/2021).  You can pre-register for the pinball tournament now by
>>> sending email to magfest at kevinsplanet.com with your name and IFPA #.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> If you haven’t been to MAGfest before, it is a crazy show, and the
>>> pinball tournament will satisfy your addiction to pinball (at least for 3
>>> days). FREE tournament, unlimited entries.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Details:
>>>
>>> "Do. Or do not. There is no try" - Yoda, 3 ABY
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The pinball tournament lives on after addressing the issues that
>>> resulted in the temporary cancellation. We have the games, volunteers, TDs
>>> and logistics worked out.
>>>
>>> MAGfest is a 24/7 show over 4 days with music, gaming, consoles,
>>> cosplay, arcade and of course pinball.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Key notes:
>>> - Entry is $110 for all 4 days (increases to $125 on January 1st)
>>> - Attendees must be vaccinated and wear a mask at all times at the
>>> event! (info here: https://super.magfest.org/covid
>>> <https://super.magfest.org/covid?fbclid=IwAR0cHX_0EEh_bLQE3rt702blaxvh9wjxpYdpS26_mLFjGK6z6d7fXggd1NQ>
>>> )
>>> - Pre-registration of badges go on sale at 3pm ET on October 5th, 2021 (
>>> https://super.magfest.org/.../registration-and-hotel...
>>> <https://super.magfest.org/blog/registration-and-hotel-launch-information-is-live?fbclid=IwAR1xCiF2gT8hOb8DwtVQS-T8buJbHDEfYq5kUPs5KG2oabGeN2exbfyryL8>
>>> )
>>> - Pre-register before midnight on October 12th to be eligible for the
>>> early-bird hotel booking (details on same page as registration info page)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tournament Details:
>>> - FREE unlimited entries in a best game format, 10 game bank, best 5
>>> games make your overall ticket.
>>> - Top 24 players make playoffs (or more if we exceed 240 players)
>>> - Top 8 players not in finals that are ranked above 5000 in IFPA qualify
>>> for B finals, double elimination format
>>> - Winners receive prizes as well as MDollars good for redemption at the
>>> market place
>>> - No cash payouts (and no entry fees)
>>> - Pre-register for the tournament to receive your player # and PIN prior
>>> to tournament start and you won't have to register at the desk, just start
>>> playing.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> To pre-register for the pinball tournament:
>>> Send an email to
>>> magfest at kevinsplanet.com and include your full name and email address,
>>> and if you have an IFPA # please include it along with the IFPA spelling of
>>> your name. If you have a preferred 4 digit PIN, include that in the email.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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