Pure Nintendo is super excited to be involved with the annual BPAC event in Brisbane, Australia this week. BPAC is the Brisbane Pinball and Arcade Collective – and it’s set to show off some serious gaming skills across pinball and classic games when it hits on June 17.

Now in its fifth year, BPAC is all about promoting competitive pinball, arcade, and classic gaming in Australia. The annual showcase features Australia’s most prestigious pinball tournament, known as the Brisbane Masters, alongside the Australian Kong Off, Arcade Championships, and the Australian Women’s Pinball Championships.

This year’s event features classic gaming like Mario KArt 64 and Goldeneye. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and spectating is free!

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That’s a lot to get excited about, and Pure Nintendo is thrilled to be involved in this year’s event. Here’s a schedule of this week’s gaming events:

Wed 17th:

  • Brisbane Arcade Open 10am
  • Worms Armageddon (PC version) 6pm

Thurs 18th:

  • Australian Classic Console Championships (10am)

Fri 19th: Class of ’81 Arcade Comps

  • Ms. Pac-Man 10am
  • Frogger 1pm
  • Galaga 3.30pm
  • Donkey Kong Level 3 at 7pm

Sat 20th:

  • Australian Kong-Off IX Qualifying 9am
  • AKO B Grade Finals 3pm
  • N64 GoldenEye Multiplayer comp 4pm
  • N64 Mario Kart 64 Multiplayer comp 7pm

Sun 21st:

  • Aus. Kong Off A Grade Finals 10am

Mon 22nd: (at Netherworld Arcade)

  • Sega MegaDrive Speed-Running Races 1pm
  • Two-Headed Monster Arcade Gaming Comp 6pm

For tickets, full event details, game lists and comp formats 👉 bnepac.org

Best of all, spectating at the Clubhouse Moorooka is free! Come along and support this great event – you might even catch yours truly skulking about if you’re lucky!