New to Blackpool for 2017 is an event that has been brewing in the creative mind of organiser Nigel Moran for many a year. For him it all started with an Omega Spectrum, before an introduction to the iconic Sega Megadrive and all the must have consoles as time marched on. 

Such was his enthusiasm for all things gaming, that he even volunteered at a games company in his native Southport. Today, Nigel spends most of his time at Comic Cons up and down the country selling toys, T-Shirts and memorabilia, and it was indeed a 2014 Comic Con at Blackpool's Winter Gardens which sparked the idea for Game Mania. 

 

Get your retro on at an event that's fun for all the family

 

Nigel Moran, Game Mania Organiser

 

Basing the event in Blackpool means that there is the option to come and go as you please across the weekend once your ticket has been exchanged for your wristband. That being said, there's plenty to keep you occupied all weekend long too housed within the Winter Gardens Pavilion and Horseshoe:

• Pinball
• Arcades
• Minecraft & Kids Zone
• Retro Section
• Developers
• Tournaments
• Virtual Reality
• Meet Sonic & Mario
• Exhibitors
• Warzone
• Challenges
• Latest Games

Facts & Figs

Takes Place: 

Saturday 6th May

11am to 6pm (10am early bird)

Sunday 7th May 

11am to 5pm (10am early bird)

Venue: 

Winter Gardens Pavilion and Horseshoe

Ideal for:

Families, Groups, Couples and Students

Put your wallet away:

All machines are set to free play and inclusive of entry fee

Look out for:

A 30ft inflatable Mario at the venue's Church Street entrance

Tickets ? Yes, please

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