Atari Party is an annual retrogaming & classic computing exhibit, typically held in Davis, California. Each year, volunteers set up video game systems, computers, and even sometimes arcade cabinets, for the public to come and enjoy.
This year we'll have lots of Atari 2600/VCS Atari 5200, Atari 7800, and Atari Jaguar home video game consoles, Atari Lynx handheld game systems, and Atari 8-bit and Atari ST personal computers.
There'll be one or two full-sized arcade cabinets, as well: Centipede and (maybe) Missile Command!
We'll also have some other Atari consumer products, including Atari Video Music and Super Pong consoles, home versions of Stunt Cycle and Touch Me, and an Atari Portfolio handheld computer!
Finally, there will also be some non-Atari systems running Atari games — an Apple II home computer, and various other game systems: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and GameBoy Advance, Sega Genesis, and Sony PlayStation and PlayStation 2.
Also, since we're in Northern California, not far from Atari's old headquarters, don't be surprised if you bump into some Atari alumni!
Be sure to 'Like' the "Atari Party" page on Facebook!
Visit the Atari Party home page to check out previous years' Atari Parties, and also related events that are happening in Northern California this year!
Also, Atari Party volunteers are participating as a team in Extra Life, a gaming marathon fundraiser for children's hospitals around the US and Canada. Please consider donating!
