Midwest Gaming Classic celebrates twenty fifth anniversary

Midwest Gaming Classic began out in 2001 as JagFest 2K1, a small gathering of Atari Jaguar fans. Twenty-five years later, it’s the nation’s largest retro gaming occasion. 

Midwest Gaming Classic returns to Milwaukee’s Baird Center from Friday, April 24, by means of Sunday, April 26. The theme is “Where All Gamers Come Home.” All video games are included with admission, and youngsters beneath 9 attend free.

The present spans greater than 350,000 sq. toes at Milwaukee’s Baird Center and options over 10,000 playable video games, 200 distributors, and 100 business company. It provides each main format of play, from retro and trendy consoles to arcade and pinball machines, tabletop role-playing video games, collectible card tournaments, indie builders, cosplay and stay leisure.

“We’ve always tried to create a place where everyone feels welcome, where you can share what you love and find your people,” says co-founder Dan Loosen. 

The expertise consists of wall-to-wall arcade video games set to free play, consoles from each technology, tabletop gaming, vendor showcases, stay leisure and aggressive zones all through the weekend. Attendees can take part in cosplay and tournaments, uncover homebrew creations, increase their collections, and discover the evolving world of gaming throughout generations.

“After 25 years, that concept nonetheless guides every little thing we do,” says Loosen.

“We’ve always tried to create a place where everyone feels welcome, where you can share what you love and find your people. After 25 years, that idea still guides everything we do,” says co-founder Dan Loosen. 

For tickets and extra details about Midwest Gaming Classic, go here.