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Events, conferences, and trade shows

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 400 Collections and/or Records:

Otakon 2001 Pocket Program Guide, August 10–12, 2001

 Item — Location Event guidebooks: Series EVENTS-MAGFEST-01
Identifier: EVENTS-MAGFEST-01.05
Abstract

This is a supplemental program for the anime convention Otakon, held at Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD in 2001. Flyers for MAGFest were distributed at this event, the first time MAGFest was promoted under that name (see "Mid Atlantic Gamers Festival flyer").

Dates: Publication: August 10–12, 2001

Otakon 2001 program book, August 10–12, 2001

 Item — Location Event guidebooks: Series EVENTS-MAGFEST-01
Identifier: EVENTS-MAGFEST-01.04
Abstract

This is a supplemental program for the anime convention Otakon, held at Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD in 2001. Flyers for MAGFest were distributed at this event, the first time MAGFest was promoted under that name (see "Mid Atlantic Gamers Festival flyer").

Dates: Publication: August 10–12, 2001

Paper Games and Computer Games [audiocassette], May 8, 1989, 10:15am

 Item — Location CGDC 1989 tapes
Identifier: EVENTS-GDCPRES-TAPES.89.16
Abstract

"The first games we played were paper games, and many computer game designers began by designing paper games. What are the similarities, and, more importantly, how do the media differ in strengths and weaknesses? What are the trends in paper games? Are hybrid games a possibility? How can a computer game achieve the universal appeal of Monopoly or Scrabble?" —Description from Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 program

Dates: Event: May 8, 1989, 10:15am

Paper Games and Computer Games, side A [audiocassette], May 8, 1989, 10:15am

 Item
Identifier: EVENTS-GDCPRES-TAPES.89.16.A
Abstract

"The first games we played were paper games, and many computer game designers began by designing paper games. What are the similarities, and, more importantly, how do the media differ in strengths and weaknesses? What are the trends in paper games? Are hybrid games a possibility? How can a computer game achieve the universal appeal of Monopoly or Scrabble?" —Description from Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 program

Dates: Event: May 8, 1989, 10:15am

Paper Games and Computer Games, side B [audiocassette], May 8, 1989, 10:15am

 Item
Identifier: EVENTS-GDCPRES-TAPES.89.16.B
Abstract

"The first games we played were paper games, and many computer game designers began by designing paper games. What are the similarities, and, more importantly, how do the media differ in strengths and weaknesses? What are the trends in paper games? Are hybrid games a possibility? How can a computer game achieve the universal appeal of Monopoly or Scrabble?" —Description from Computer Game Developers' Conference 1989 program

Dates: Event: May 8, 1989, 10:15am

PAX East 2010 event guide, March 26–28, 2010

 Item — Location Event guidebooks
Identifier: EVENTS-GUIDES-PAX.2010.EAST
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This is a collection of various event guides from various gaming events, including the Consumer Electronics Show, the Game Developers Conference, and the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Dates: Publication: March 26–28, 2010

PAX Prime 2011 event guide, August 26–28, 2011

 Item — Location Event guidebooks
Identifier: EVENTS-GUIDES-PAX.2011.PRIME
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This is a collection of various event guides from various gaming events, including the Consumer Electronics Show, the Game Developers Conference, and the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Dates: Publication: August 26–28, 2011

PAX West 2019 event guide, August 30 – September 2, 2019

 Item — Location Event guidebooks
Identifier: EVENTS-GUIDES-PAX.2019.WEST
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This is a collection of various event guides from various gaming events, including the Consumer Electronics Show, the Game Developers Conference, and the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Dates: Publication: August 30 – September 2, 2019

Penny Arcade Expo (PAX), 2010–2019

 Collection
Identifier: EVENTS-GUIDES-PAX
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

This is a collection of various event guides from various gaming events, including the Consumer Electronics Show, the Game Developers Conference, and the Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Dates: Publication: 2010–2019

Play Meter Buyers' Mart #7, circa October 1983

 Item — Location Retailer catalogs
Identifier: PROMO-RETAILER.PMBM.07
Abstract

This collection of postcards was sent to subscribers of Play Meter magazine, a major trade magazine covering the amusement industry, along with the October 1983 issue of the magazine. The cards include advertisements for arcade products, services, and industry events.

Dates: Publication: circa October 1983