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Grand OGRE 2019 in Nashville successfully expanded with dedicated tournament floor and strong attendance.
Grand Ole Gameroom Expo is in its fourth year as of 2019
high confidence · Nashville's Grand Ole Gameroom Expo (Grand OGRE) is now in its fourth year and for 2019 was again held at Millennium Hotels' Maxwell House.
Three-day adult weekend pass cost $60 with unrestricted access to gaming areas and seminars; children's passes at half price
high confidence · As in 2018, a three-day adult weekend pass was offered by the Grand Ole Gameroom Expo which I feel is a very good deal for all ages – $60 got adult attendees three-day unrestricted access to all of the gaming areas as well as the seminars.
Gaming area was open until 2am on Friday and Saturday nights with activity throughout
high confidence · The main gaming area was open until 2am on Friday and Saturday night, and each night the gaming area was buzzing with activity until the doors were locked.
Marco Specialties, Flip N Out LLC, and Music City Pinball were major vendors with newest pinball games and representatives
high confidence · There were many of the newest pinball games available to play courtesy of Marco Specialties, Flip N Out LLC of Benton, KY, and Music City Pinball. The companies had representatives on hand to answer any questions, hand out flyers and also award prizes such as t-shirts and hats to attendees who achieved high scores.
Grand OGRE tournament was billed as Tennessee's Largest IFPA Pinball Tournament by number of entries
high confidence · Once again the tournament was billed as 'Tennessee's Largest IFPA Pinball Tournament' based on the number of entries.
New for 2019 was a dedicated tournament area on the 10th floor ballroom with live tournament standings on large-screen monitor
high confidence · the Grand OGRE match-play pinball tournament was held Saturday afternoon and evening in the new for 2019 dedicated tournament area in the 10th floor ballroom... Also new for 2019 were live tournament standings posted on a large-screen monitor.
Vendor areas did not require paid admission passes
high confidence · For this show you did not need to purchase an admission pass to have access to the vendor areas.
“Overall I feel that the Grand Ole Gameroom Expo is a very well-run and entertaining pinball and arcade game show that has become a must-attend for both players and exhibitors alike on the North American pinball show and Expo scene.”
Article author (Pinball News) @ Conclusion — Summarizes overall positive assessment and industry importance of the event
“The new tournament area was a resounding hit with the attendees. I heard many positive comments about the new tournament space and how the tournaments were run and it also freed up space on the main gaming floor for even more games than were available to play in 2018.”
Article author @ Tournament coverage section — Key success indicator for 2019 expansion; tournament floor creation was positive innovation
“Imoto also hinted at her involvement with a future feature-length movie with a pinball theme.”
Article author, reporting on Imoto's seminar @ Seminar coverage — Notable entertainment project in development involving pinball media personality
“I feel that this seminar will be a 'must watch' for the majority of our readers.”
Article author @ Seminar coverage — Recommendation for 'Stories of Collecting for the Home Arcade' seminar content
“It was very gratifying to see so many women participating in this tournament.”
Article author @ Tournament coverage — Notes positive community development with increased women's participation in competitive pinball
community_signal: Live podcast format seminars integrated into Grand OGRE programming, featuring Broken Token podcast hosts conducting interviews and panel discussions
high · The first two seminars on Saturday were in a 'live podcast' format held mid-Saturday morning by Whitney Roberts and Brent Griffith...The first seminar was a highly informative interview of Pinball Media personality Imoto Arcade
community_signal: Significant women's participation in Grand OGRE 2019 women's tournament on Sunday, noted as gratifying development
high · Sunday had the women's tournament. It was very gratifying to see so many women participating in this tournament.
event_signal: Grand OGRE established itself as one of North America's largest IFPA-sanctioned pinball tournaments and a must-attend event for players and exhibitors
high · Overall I feel that the Grand Ole Gameroom Expo is a very well-run and entertaining pinball and arcade game show that has become a must-attend for both players and exhibitors alike on the North American pinball show and Expo scene.
event_signal: Grand OGRE 2019 successfully implemented dedicated tournament floor (10th floor ballroom) as new 2019 feature, receiving strong positive community feedback
high · The new tournament area was a resounding hit with the attendees. I heard many positive comments about the new tournament space and how the tournaments were run and it also freed up space on the main gaming floor for even more games than were available to play in 2018.
community_signal: Imoto Arcade (pinball media personality) working with Marco Specialties on multi-year touring presence across North American pinball and gaming shows
positive(0.85)— Strong positive assessment throughout; author praises event organization, innovation (tournament floor), community participation, vendor selection, and overall experience. No critical negative comments. Event described as 'must-attend' and 'well-run.'
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Imoto Arcade has been on the road nearly non-stop for 5 years supporting Marco Specialties' presence at shows
high confidence · Imoto discussed such things as her parents early influence on her becoming a passionate gamer and the trials of being on the road nearly non-stop for the last 5 years in support of Marco Specialties' presence at pinball and gaming shows across North America.
high · Imoto discussed...the trials of being on the road nearly non-stop for the last 5 years in support of Marco Specialties' presence at pinball and gaming shows across North America.
rumor_hype: Feature-length pinball-themed movie in development with Imoto Arcade involvement hinted at during seminar
low · Imoto also hinted at her involvement with a future feature-length movie with a pinball theme.