<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">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. <br><br><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone.<div>Paul McGlone </div><div>PMcglone@McGloneLaw.com</div><div>Fairfax, Virginia </div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Oct 5, 2021, at 4:33 PM, DAAB Amusements via FSPA <fspa@fspazone.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="auto"><div>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. <div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">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. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">I haven't kept totally up to date on something maybe? Are there other restrictions that are VERY strict?</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">David</div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 1:29 PM Stephanie Traub via FSPA <<a href="mailto:fspa@fspazone.org">fspa@fspazone.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">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?</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Oct 5, 2021 at 10:22 AM Kevin Stone via FSPA <<a href="mailto:fspa@fspazone.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">fspa@fspazone.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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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
<a href="mailto:magfest@kevinsplanet.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">magfest@kevinsplanet.com</a> with your name and IFPA #.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">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.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(5,5,5)">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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(5,5,5)">MAGfest is a 24/7 show over 4 days with music, gaming, consoles, cosplay, arcade and of course pinball.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(5,5,5)">Key notes:<br>
- Entry is $110 for all 4 days (increases to $125 on January 1st)<br>
- Attendees must be vaccinated and wear a mask at all times at the event! (info here: <a href="https://super.magfest.org/covid?fbclid=IwAR0cHX_0EEh_bLQE3rt702blaxvh9wjxpYdpS26_mLFjGK6z6d7fXggd1NQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;text-decoration:none">https://super.magfest.org/covid</span></a>)<br>
- Pre-registration of badges go on sale at 3pm ET on October 5th, 2021 (<a href="https://super.magfest.org/blog/registration-and-hotel-launch-information-is-live?fbclid=IwAR1xCiF2gT8hOb8DwtVQS-T8buJbHDEfYq5kUPs5KG2oabGeN2exbfyryL8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><span style="border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in;text-decoration:none">https://super.magfest.org/.../registration-and-hotel...</span></a>)<br>
- Pre-register before midnight on October 12th to be eligible for the early-bird hotel booking (details on same page as registration info page)<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(5,5,5)">Tournament Details:<br>
- FREE unlimited entries in a best game format, 10 game bank, best 5 games make your overall ticket.<br>
- Top 24 players make playoffs (or more if we exceed 240 players)<br>
- Top 8 players not in finals that are ranked above 5000 in IFPA qualify for B finals, double elimination format<br>
- Winners receive prizes as well as MDollars good for redemption at the market place<br>
- No cash payouts (and no entry fees)<br>
- 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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(5,5,5)">To pre-register for the pinball tournament:<br>
Send an email to<br>
<a href="mailto:magfest@kevinsplanet.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">magfest@kevinsplanet.com</a> 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.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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