Location: New York

The New York City Pinball Championships were created to return world-class championship pinball to the Big Apple for the first time since the 1990s, and to do it in style.

Located in the greatest city on Earth within walking distance of dozens of the world’s most popular tourist attractions, the NYCPC is more than just a pinball tournament – it’s a vacation and a world-class sporting event tied together into one unforgettable package.

The tournament has proven an instant success, drawing over 150 players from around the globe to the inaugural edition in 2018, and nearly doubling in size in 2019. Thousands of eSports fans from around the world tune in to watch the action via live stream annually. Big-time competitive pinball is back in a big way in the Big Apple.

In this short time, NYCPC has turned into one of the most popular and highest WPPR-valued (pinball ranking points) tournaments in the United States.

The New York City Pinball Championships delivers 4 spectacular tournaments, the Open + B Division NYCPC Championship, Classics, Dahlia Rowan Memorial Women’s, and new for 2022 the Project Pinball Presents NYCPC Youth Championships.

All tournaments bring world-class competitive pinball excitement to the heart of New York City, and will be broadcast live across the globe for eSports fans everywhere.

There’s something for all players of all skill levels at NYCPC, even first-timers and kids!

New For 2022, the NYC Pinball Championships will feature live pinball seminars and podcasts including:

• Tim Sexton – Lead Game Developer, Stern Pinball
• Levi Nayman – Crazy Levi’s Pinball
• The Worst of All Possible Worlds – The Podcast

Also new for 2022, Never Beef Productions is teaming up with Cointaker and Stern to bring the largest selection of Free Play games EVER for a New York City event.

For 2022, Tropic Con will be moving to the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Long Island! With this new venue as our home base, Tropic Con will continue to grow for years to come!!

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOMS FOR TROPIC CON 2022 HERE

With the very best shops and artists that the Pop Culture community has to offer, Tropic Con is THE place to be! So, if you love cosplay, collectibles, anime, gaming, comics, Sci-Fi, fantasy, and so much more, this is the Pop Culture paradise for you!!

Also, at this year’s event, we will be hosting the first annual TROPIC CON COSPLAY CHAMPIONSHIP!! The BIGGEST cosplay contest Long Island has ever seen! After a rough couple of years, it’s our genuine pleasure to welcome back and support our cosplay community by throwing this big bash. With a bunch of different categories open to cosplayers of all experience levels, this is truly a cosplay contest FOR EVERYONE!!

For more information please visit our website: www.LITropicCon.com

Flame Con, the world’s largest queer comic con is back as an in-person event, August 20-21, 2022, returning to the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel.

In true Flame Con fashion, we’ll be also be hosting a Flame Con after party, details to be announced soon!

For more information, please visit flamecon.org or follow us on social media for up-to-date Flame Con news.

Convention Hours:

Saturday, August 20th: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM & Sunday, August 21st: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

We look forward to geeking out with you!

COVID Protocols:

In accordance with New York City guidelines, attendees ages 5 and older will be required to show proof of full vaccination upon entry. Everyone will be asked to remain masked while indoors. Organizers are also in close contact with staff at the Sheraton Times Square, staying up-to-date with the venue’s accommodations

Join us for a new monthly event: the third Thursday of every month. Queer Game Night is a night of fun and games in the best way possible. Bring your own games or join us in playing some classics: Jenga, Taboo, Uno, Bullshit, and more. Make friend, grab a drink and snack from our cafe, and relax in a safe and super queer space!

The night is yours; make of it what you will 💖

Join us for a new monthly event: the third Thursday of every month. Queer Game Night is a night of fun and games in the best way possible. Bring your own games or join us in playing some classics: Jenga, Taboo, Uno, Bullshit, and more. Make friend, grab a drink and snack from our cafe, and relax in a safe and super queer space!

The night is yours; make of it what you will 💖

RetroGameCon (RGC) is Upstate NY’s Video Game Expo and New York State’s biggest gaming event, drawing thousands from the Northeast U.S. & Canada. RGC is an epic 2-day celebration of video games at The Oncenter in downtown Syracuse, NY on Saturday, October 8th & Sunday, October 9th, 2022.

SHOW HOURS: SATURDAY 10:00AM (9:30AM VIPS) – 7:00PM

SUNDAY 10:00AM (9:30AM VIPS) – 5:00PM

RetroGameCon takes place in downtown Syracuse, NY at the Oncenter’s Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center at 800 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202.

Expect to see:​

• Over 200 vendor and exhibitor tables featuring retro and modern video game vendors, artists, indie developers, plus tabletop & collectible vendors
• Tabletop, TCG & RPG free play with hundreds of games, including tournaments & play to win games all weekend
• Tons of amazing cosplay & a cosplay contest for kids and adults
• Video game free play area with 50+ consoles from Atari to PS4
• The largest fully interactive vintage computer exhibit on the East Coast
• Tons of video game & tabletop tournaments
• Panel presentations from celebrity guests and gaming industry pros
• Special guests from the gaming universe – voice actors, game developers, content creators, musicians, and more!
• Video game music
• Arcade & pinball machines
• Tons of charity raffles & our huge Sunday Charity Auction benefiting Extra Life & the Children’s Miracle Network
• Gaming trivia contests & gameshow style events
• The raddest After Party around (separate admission fee applies)

& More!

All for only $35 for a weekend pass! Kids 7 and under get free admission!

JOIN US FOR OUR EPIC RETURN IN 2022!

“RetroGameCon: The Event That’s Changing Retro Entertainment!”

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR GUEST, HOTEL, AND EXHIBITOR INFO!

Join us for a new monthly event: the third Thursday of every month. Queer Game Night is a night of fun and games in the best way possible. Bring your own games or join us in playing some classics: Jenga, Taboo, Uno, Bullshit, and more. Make friend, grab a drink and snack from our cafe, and relax in a safe and super queer space!

The night is yours; make of it what you will 💖

Join us for a new monthly event: the third Thursday of every month. Queer Game Night is a night of fun and games in the best way possible. Bring your own games or join us in playing some classics: Jenga, Taboo, Uno, Bullshit, and more. Make friend, grab a drink and snack from our cafe, and relax in a safe and super queer space!

The night is yours; make of it what you will 💖

Join us for a new monthly event: the third Thursday of every month. Queer Game Night is a night of fun and games in the best way possible. Bring your own games or join us in playing some classics: Jenga, Taboo, Uno, Bullshit, and more. Make friend, grab a drink and snack from our cafe, and relax in a safe and super queer space!

The night is yours; make of it what you will 💖