Out of the dusty closet and into the bright 64-bit world jumps this nostalgia-fueled festival inspired by gaming’s pixelated past. Nerds and their supporters alike can share controllers and joysticks in bouts of Contra, NBA Jam, and Mario Kart while mere steps away the very voices of Mario, Bowser, Princess Peach, and Rosalina mingle. (And these are the original players, BTW, so expect no Pratt falls.) There’ll also be vintage vendors, panel presentations, and plenty of opportunities to snag a Snorlax or two via Pokémon GO! meetups. No need to button mash; just buy a badge to earn this experience token. – James Scott
