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Challenge Accepted: Video Game Night

Challenge Accepted: Video Game Night

Event Details

Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication, 3517 Raleigh Ave, St Louis Park, MN, 55416
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The Pavek Museum’s 1st annual Video Game Night & Tournament is on Saturday, June 20, 2026!

Calling all gamers! Jump into an exciting video game night and casual tournament featuring a variety of vintage video games around the Museum for free play. Compete for a prize or play and connect with fellow players. No matter your experience level, there’s fun to be had. Grab your controller, choose a player, and join the action!

The first hour and a half will feature free play, and then the Mario Kart 8 racing tournament will begin, with a chance to win a cash prize! Free play will continue during the tournament.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information, check out the FAQ section below!

Details:

  • 4:00 p.m. – Doors Open/Free Play Begins
  • 5:30 p.m. – Mario Kart 8 Racing Tournament Begins

Tickets:

The Pavek Museum of Electronic Communication is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by public contributions. Ticket prices reflect the cost of the event, and all proceeds directly advance the Museum’s mission to connect generations, inspire innovation, and preserve history.

  • Free Play Ticket: $20
  • Free Play Ticket & Tournament Entry: $50

Don’t wait to get your ticket, space is limited!

Consoles Available (games will vary by console):

  • Vintage Arcade Games (loaned by SolSta Records & Record Breakers Micro Arcade)
  • Atari 2600+
  • Nintendo 64
  • PlayStation 2
  • Xbox
  • Xbox 360
  • Nintendo Wii
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Atari 7800+

More to come, stay tuned for updates!

We are accepting console and game loans up until June 6. To donate or loan, contact us at rita@pavekmuseum.org.

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