🕹️ Press Start on a Weekend of Pure Retro Nostalgia! 👾
Step back into the golden era of gaming at Retro Video Game Expo VI, a two-day celebration of classic consoles, arcade legends, competitive retro tournaments, and nonstop free play. From expanded free-play zones spanning the 80s and beyond to live, high-energy tournament matchups and a collector-focused marketplace, this expo is built for gamers who chase high scores and grail finds.
Whether you’re here to compete, shop, or grind free play all day, this weekend is all about nostalgia, competition, and the retro games that never miss.
🗓️ Date: April 4–5, 2026 | 10AM – 5PM
📍 Location: 6009 Memorial Dr Unit 14, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
🎟️ FREE Entry + FREE Parking
🌟Event Highlights🌟
🛍️ Retro Game Marketplace – Both Days
Dive into aisles of classic consoles, vintage games, and nostalgic collectibles from incredible retro vendors. Hunt down childhood favorites, imports, and hard-to-find titles.
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🎮 Gaming Console Free Play – Both Days | 11AM–5PM
Play 50+ classic games across Nintendo, Sega, Wii, Xbox, and more, all on real hardware. Drop in anytime and play all day. Hosted by Dadzilla
👾 80’s Arcade Free-Play Zone – Both Days | 11AM–5PM
Step into a neon-lit arcade throwback! Fire up classics like Pac-Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter, Guitar Hero, and more. Challenge friends or chase high scores all day long.
🕹️ Free Play Station by AWA – Both Days | 11AM–4PM
Power up for endless retro fun with Anime Weekend Atlanta’s massive free-play setup! Featuring: Super Famicom, Famiclone, PS1, PS2, PS3, Sega Saturn & Sega Genesis. MiSTer, Handhelds & more! From nostalgic gems to deep cuts, this zone is a paradise for every retro gamer. Hosted by @animeweekendatlantaofficial
⚔️ Smash Tournament LIVE STREAMED – Saturday
Get ready to brawl! Feature matches streamed live on stage. 3v3 Squad Strike at 11:00 AM. Smash Bros. Ultimate Singles at 1:00 PM. Crew Battles at 3:00 PM. Check in starts at 11AM. Hosted by Fire Tactics!
🥊 Fighting Game Tournaments – Both Days | 2PM–5:30PM
Join Gaming Fusion Events for weekend-long fighting game action. FREE Play available before and after matches as tournament flow allows. 🏆 $50 Prize, Winner Takes All! Hosted by Gaming Fusion Events
🕹️ Pinball Free Play & High Score Challenge – Both Days | 11AM–5PM
Flip, shoot, and go for glory on the Deadpool Pinball Machine all weekend long! Lock in your best run during our High Score Challenge windows to win trophies and bragging right! 🕹️ 11–12 PM | 12–1 PM | 3–4 PM. Hosted by @maxwoo
🖧 Halo 3 LAN Free Play – Saturday | 11AM–5PM
Suit up and jump into classic Halo 3 local multiplayer chaos – with up to 8 players at a time connected for nonstop teamwork, betrayals, and bragging rights. Walk up, rotate in, and play — no sign-up needed! Hosted by LAN Party Co
🟦 Tetris Tournament – Sunday | 11AM–1PM
Think fast, stack smart, and survive the fall! Compete head-to-head and see if you can out-stack the competition. All skill levels welcome. Winner takes home a Mini Tetris Game + a Tetris Champion Trophy!
🎮🔥 DreamHack Free Raffle – Saturday | All Day
Tinshink you’ve got lucky gamer energy? ⚡ Step up and enter our FREE raffle for a chance to win two passes to DreamHack 2026! 🙌 No purchase necessary, just drop your entry and cross those fingers 🤞 🏆 The winner will be announced Sunday on the CCS Instagram – so make sure you’re following! 👀📲
🔎 Special Display Case Collection – Both Days | 11AM–5PM
Explore a curated showcase of rare and iconic gaming hardware, including limited-edition consoles, controllers, and classics like the Nintendo Power Glove. Hosted by Dadzilla
🎮 Collectors. Competitors. Nostalgia lovers.
This is your weekend. Grab your crew, relive the classics, and PRESS START at Retro Video Game Expo.👾💥
You may also like the following events from Charlie's Collectible Show:
- Next Saturday, 7th March, 09:00 am, CCS Lorcana $25,000 Weekend - Invitational Qualifier 3 in Alief
- Next Saturday, 7th March, 10:00 am, Vocaloid Mini Con in Stone Mountain
- Next month, 18th March, 03:00 pm, Anthony Taylor Signing in Stone Mountain
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