Grand Ole Gameroom Expo 2016
Nov 11-13, 2016
Nashville, TN
About Grand Ole Gameroom Expo 2016
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The GRAND OLE GAMEROOM EXPO is Nashville's first annual Arcade and Pinball Expo. The event is taking place at the newly renovated Franklin Marriott Cool Springs on November 11-13, 2016. We are just 20 minutes south of Nashville in the Cool Springs Galleria shopping and business district of Franklin.
Join us for a weekend packed with over 200 arcade and pinball games all set to free play. Play classic arcade games like Donkey Kong, Centipede, Ms Pac-Man, Double Dragon, Street Fighter II, and many others. Also play many classic pinball games like Black Knight, The Addams Family, and even some of the latest pinball games from Stern like KISS, the Walking Dead, and Game of Thrones.
In addition to classic arcade and pinball games we will have video game tournaments for games like Halo, COD, Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Street Fighter V. When tournaments are not going on the consoles will be available for free play as well.
There is also a table top gaming area with tournaments on games like Magic the Gathering.
Show Hours
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Friday Nov 11, 4:00 pm - 4:00 am
Saturday Nov 12, 10:00 am - 4:00 am
Sunday Nov 13, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
*Console and Table Top gaming rooms open 24 hours during the weekend.
Games for Sale
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Games will also be for sale at the event. This is a great event to attend if you are in the market for an arcade or pinball machine for your home. Collectors who bring games have the option to sell them at the close of the event on Sunday. You can try the games out in person and contact the owner if you want to buy.
Tournaments/Special Events
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There will be console game tournaments and special events taking place during the expo. The full list of events will be announced on our website. Sign up for our Newsletter to stay up to date on the latest expo news.
There is a $500 guaranteed first place prize for Smash Bros, Mortal Kombat XL, and Street Fighter V. You don't want to miss it.
Hotel
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Special room rates are available so consider booking a room at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. The expo will be open till the wee hours of the morning so you can stay late and game all night when the crowds have died down. The expo rate is a 40% discount off the standard room rate and expires on October 20th so don't wait.
Tickets
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Tickets for the Grand Ole Gameroom Expo can be purchased in advance at a discounted price or at the door the day of the event. We recommend the Discounted 3-Day Weekend Pass so you have plenty of time to play your favorite games. We also encourage you to bring the whole family. Kid's tickets are discounted even more so bringing the whole family won't break your budget. If you are traveling from out of town we recommend booking your hotel and buying your tickets early.
Prices
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3-Day Weekend Pass: $60 Adults, $20 Kids
Single Day Tickets: $30 Adults, $10 Kids
* Adult ticket prices are for age 16 and up
* Kids discounted ticket prices are for ages 6-15
* Kids 5 and under are free
Bring a Game to the Expo
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Bring an Arcade or Pinball game to the expo and get in for FREE. You will also receive one entry to win a new VPCabs Virtual Pinball machine for each machine you bring.
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For more information, to purchase tickets, or sign up to bring a game check out our website. www.GrandOleExpo.com
Guests of Honor
Events
- Board Games
- Collectable Card Games
- Dealer Room
- Guest Panels
- Video Gaming