In an era of video games, a seemingly antiquated arcade-style game is experiencing a renaissance on Vancouver Island.

Curious Comicon took place in Nanaimo on Saturday, May 6, at Country Club Centre, and among the attractions was a pinball machine exhibit. B次元官网网址 game arcades arenB次元官网网址檛 as common as in the past; however, Denham Wall, of the Mid Island Pinball League, said pinballB次元官网网址檚 popularity seems to be gaining as people seem to be favouring B次元官网网址渕ore tactile games.B次元官网网址�

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And like a golf course, Wall said every pinball machine is unique.

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Wall said the No. 1 rule is B次元官网网址済ood luck, have fun.B次元官网网址�

Members usually meet once a week at alternate locations between Nanaimo and Chemainus, and play under the International Flipper Pinball Association governing body which allows players to be ranked provincially, nationally and internationally. In the Nanaimo area, the league meets at Black Diamond Collectibles in Cedar.

A launch party for a pinball machine based on the rock band the Foo Fighters is set for May 21 at Black Diamond and a womenB次元官网网址檚 tournament is scheduled for May 28.

As for the Curious Comicon convention as a whole, Mike Drummond, the comiconB次元官网网址檚 non-profit society president, said he was very pleased with the turnout.

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