GAME OVER Bar and Arcade

06/03/2022

Hey guys, we finally found the right platform for fundraising for local business. We've got a contractor lined up and ready to start work on our build out as well as a full set of plans and health department application ready to go to the county. I've exhausted all of traditional funding options to get the doors open but now it's time to turn to the community to reach the finish line. Naturally, we would never ask for something for nothing. So please, go buy a gift card, a t-shirt or a membership! I'll try to come up with some other fun perks over the coming weeks as well as some little events or meet-ups between now and opening!

Raising additional funds to help complete build out of Game Over Bar and Arcade's space in downtown Wilmington, NC

04/03/2022

Hey guys, just want to update you all on what's going on over here. We've kind of paused the build out while we figure out the costs of the build out. Thanks to material/labor costs and a severe shortage of trades, the cost to build out the downtown space is coming in way higher than we could have imagined. The place is completely demo'd and architectural and engineered plans in hand ready to submit.

I think we're going to have to do some crowdfunding to pull this off. If we get things moving within the next month, we can have the build out done and doors open by fall. The plan will be to pre-sell gift cards which can be redeemed for food, drinks or games. My goal is to pre-sell 300k through kickstarter so we can continue as planned. I'll post a kickstarter shortly.

02/15/2022

Just a quick update on where we are in the renovation. Engineering has been completed and plans have been sent to the county for approval and permitting. It's been a long journey to get to this point, and things are always further complicated when working with a building from the late 1800s.

That being said, things will start changing rapidly around the space between now and when we're ready to open our doors sometime this spring. We have a huge cache of arcade games ready to go in and a town that's getting increasingly excited to play them!

Keep an eye on our page for a potential kickstarter, some giveaways, job openings and more frequent updates as Game Over gets closer to opening its doors.

12/31/2021

Hey everyone, I know it's been a while since we've posted anything. Just want to wish everyone an early happy new year and let you know things are still moving along behind the scenes. Almost ready to get permits and then the real fun begins. In the meantime, here's some photos of the space demod out and a sneak peak of the new Godzilla pin from stern!

10/01/2021

Hey everyone, been a while since we've posted an update! Demo is finished!! It's amazing how much this space has transformed over the last few months and I can't wait to take you guys along on the journey of turning this into something the whole town can enjoy.

For those that invested through mainvest, the campaign didn't reach it's goal so everyone got a refund. I know you were looking forward to the perks that came along with it and I'll be looking into other platforms (like gofundme) to do some local fundraising with some cool perks.

09/07/2021

Picked this up last night and we just can't stop playing it! Released in 1979, GORGAR was the first talking pinball. I just love the art style on some of these older machines. Maybe GORGAR will find it's way into the arcade....

09/03/2021

Hey folks, just another short update. Demo is coming along nicely! You can really get a good idea of how big the space is now that the walls have been removed!!

What kinds of games would you all like to see us have??

Don't forget to go check out the mainvest campaign. It has 3 weeks left to hit our goal. If we do, we'll more than likely use the funds towards making the outside space even more awesome!

https://mainvest.com/b/game-over-bar-and-arcade-wilmington

08/27/2021

Alright yall, we've got some progress. Everyone seemed to be really interested in the old city limits building, so here's some updated pictures of where demo is at! We're going to keep rolling full steam ahead and can't wait to open! I'll post some more photos and a video when demo is finished.

Remember to check out our mainvest campaign! https://mainvest.com/b/game-over-bar-and-arcade-wilmington

08/22/2021

We're close to starting demo! No new pictures yet but we decided to take a trip up to Asheville and check out retrocade. Have to keep honing the pinball skills!

08/10/2021

Hey guys, we had some shirts made and I ordered a few extras to give away! If you want a chance to get one, like and share this post! We will give away 5 of them on Friday at 7PM.

Also, if you haven't had a chance to check it out, head over to our mainvest page. It's a great way to invest into local business and actually see a return. https://mainvest.com/b/game-over-bar-and-arcade-wilmington

08/07/2021

Had a great meeting with our architects and contractors! We've got a game plan on how to make this space awesome with lots of room for games. Next step? Demo! I'll post photos and video of the progress when the walls start coming down.

08/04/2021

Another article about Game Over and game related business in general in town! I'm glad we're able to be part of this growth and to bring a new option to locals and tourists in the downtown area.

https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/lifestyle/2021/08/04/downtown-wilmington-adds-new-arcade-bars-barcade-circuit-games/5473023001/

And don't forget about your chance to score some of those free play for life passes on our mainvest page. https://mainvest.com/b/game-over-bar-and-arcade-wilmington

From nostalgia-fueled to family friendly entertainment options, more games are coming to local bars and restaurants