Schedule of Events


Show Hours

  • Saturday September 18: 10:00AM to 9:00 PM
  • Sunday September 19: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Thursday September 16, 2010

7:00 PM - 1:00AM - Free play arcade night at Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade - Get warmed up for the Expo at Ground Kontrol. One price at the door gets you free arcade play all night long. There will be prizes including passes to PRGE2010!


Friday September 17, 2010

6:00 PM - 12:00AM - Venue opens for vendor setup. Only show staff, paid vendors and their employees will be admitted to the show hall during this time.

7:00 PM - 1:00AM - Official PRGE pre-party at Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade - Open to the public! Be there or be round. Venue is 21 and up after 5:00 PM.


Saturday September 18, 2010

5:30 AM - Venue open for vendor setup
9:00 AM - Doors open for presale attendees
10:00 AM - Doors open for all attendees
10:00 AM - Tournament registration begins
11:00 PM - 12:00 PM - Bob Smith on main stage in Freeplay Arcade

    Bob Smith is a 20-year veteran game programmer. He has worked for Atari, Imagic and Accolade writing such noteworthy games as Video Pinball and Star Wars for the Atari 2600.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - N64 tournament in the Freeplay Arcade
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Bill Carlton on the main stage in the Freeplay Arcade room
    The subject of the documentary High Score, Portland's own Bill Carlton is one of the world's top Missile Command players. Bill will discuss his experiences pursuing the Missile Command record as well as demonstrating tips and tricks for mastering the game.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Nintendo 64 tournament awards presented and cosplay contest starts on main stage
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Robin Mihara keynote on main stage in Freeplay Arcade room
    In 1990 Nintendo traveled across the United States promoting their Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) through a series of video game competitions, culminating in the Nintendo World Championships. Robin Mihara was the third place winner of those Championships in 1990. Robin will recount his experiences during the 1990 Championships and share his latest project - a documentary film highlighting his quest for the world's top Tetris player.
5:00 PM - Freeplay area shuts down to prepare for auction
6:00 PM - Vendor hall closes and Live auction begins
9:00 PM - Auction ends
7:00 PM - 1:00 AM - Afterparty at Ground Kontrol. Venue is 21 and up after 5:00 PM.




Sunday September 19, 2010

10:00 AM - Doors open for all attendees
10:30 AM - Tournament registration begins in Freeplay Arcade
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Seminar: Game Collecting on a Budget with John H.

    Longtime game collector John Hancock discusses his strategies for building a collection without breaking the bank. Expect some incredible stories on how he amassed his extensive collection.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Atari 2600 tournament begins in the Freeplay Arcade
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - TFAW presents the Geek Trivia Contest
4:00 PM - Atari 2600 tournament awards presented on main stage
5:00 PM - Show ends


Additional Events & Activities

  • Cosplay/Costume Contest

    Guests who chose to attend the Expo in costume are encouraged to enter the costume contest. Prizes awarded based on originality, creativity and talent. Contest will be judged by a panel of PRGE staff and vendors.

  • Raffles

    Raffle tickets will be available for sale throughut the show. Raffle prizes can be viewed near the stage in the freeplay room. Winners will be called approximately every hour.

Prizes

Our vendors and sponsors have been kind enough to provide some incredible tournament and raffle prizes this year. Raffle drawings will be held nearly every hour throughout the show. Be sure to check out the prize table!