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The Pavek Museum's 1st annual Video Game Night & Tournament is on Saturday, June 20, 2026!

Calling all gamers! Jump into an exciting video game night and casual tournament featuring a variety of vintage video games around the Museum for free play. Compete for a prize or play and connect with fellow players. No matter your experience level, there’s fun to be had. Grab your controller, choose a player, and join the action!

The first hour and a half will feature free play, and then the Mario Kart 8 racing tournament will begin, with a chance to win a cash prize! Free play will continue during the tournament.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information, check out the FAQ section below!

Details:

• 4:00 p.m. - Doors Open/Free Play Begins

• 5:30 p.m. - Mario Kart 8 Racing Tournament Begins

Tickets:

The Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by public contributions. Ticket prices reflect the cost of the event, and all proceeds directly advance the Museum’s mission to connect generations, inspire innovation, and preserve history.

• Free Play Ticket: $20

• Free Play Ticket & Tournament Entry: $50

Don’t wait to get your ticket, space is limited!

Consoles Available (games will vary by console):

• Vintage Arcade Games (loaned by SolSta Records & Record Breakers Micro Arcade)
• Atari 2600+
• Nintendo 64
• PlayStation 2
• Xbox
• Xbox 360
• Nintendo Wii
• Nintendo Switch
• Atari 7800+

More to come, stay tuned for updates!

Tournament Prizes:

• 1st Place: $150 Cash Prize & Pavek Museum Family Membership (valued at $85) and name announced in the Pavek Museum newsletter and social media.

• 2nd Place: $100 Cash Prize
• 3rd Place: Swag Bag including a Pavek Museum T-Shirt, Pavek Museum Beanie, Pavek Museum Mug, and an assortment of other electronic communication goodies.

Disclaimer: This is a casual tournament, it will not be structured for competitive gamers.