Midwest Gaming Classic

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The Midwest Gaming Classic is an annual convention for all forms of electronic entertainment, including video games, arcade and pinball games, with a focus on retrogaming.

This event has been held in several locations in Wisconsin since its launch in 2001.

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History

The Midwest Gaming Classic was first held on June 30, 2001 as Jagfest 2K1 and is dedicated to the ongoing fan base and homebrew scene of Atari Jaguar. At that time, the 2K1 event organizers, Dan Loosen and Gary Heil decided to open the event for all the classic platforms in an effort to expand attendance. They were immediately contacted by Martin Goldberg who offered to set up a museum area for the show, and started the tradition of having consoles and on-screen computers that can be played by the event participants, as well as gaming competitions held on various platforms and gifts in the show. The first year has 15 tables and 20 games available to play. By 2015, it has grown to over a thousand games. The show has moved several times over the years, but has always been in the Milwaukee area.

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Events

Midwest Gaming Classic has a focus on retrogaming, but featuring a modern game system as well. The devices on display range from the latest gaming devices to the oldest, like the original Pong. The event also attracted video game champions from the past. The show is known for its pinball games, game museums and modern game tournaments. It also has a game system display that never succeeds because of its superior competitors or changes in technology. Almost all game systems on display can be played by participants.