Who’s in for the TTO/birdgirl Dave & Buster’s MAD Extravaganza?
MADs:
It’s just about time for another MAD gathering…Who’s up for meeting up with your fellow dopers for some fun and games at Dave & Buster’s? Dave & Buster’s is located conveniently in White Flint mall in Bethesda, MD, so it should not be such a bad trip from MD, DC, or VA.
For those of you who have never been, think Chuck E. Cheese’s for grown-ups. This place is a blast! There’s nothing quite like playing a video game and having a waitress bring you a beer at the same time. And the last time I was there, the food was excellent as well. We could reserve a large table for dinner, then spend the rest of the evening playing games and having fun.
We’re thinking some Saturday in September, perhaps the 13th, 20th, or 27th. We want to see which Saturday is best for the most people, then we’ll set a date. And we’re thinking about meeting around 7 p.m. So please post and let us know which date would be best for you.
So who’s in? Invite your friends! The more the merrier! It’s been a long time since we’ve seen everyone. We’re aiming for a record turnout!
Needless to say, I’m in! All of those dates work for me, so it’s up to the rest of you to tell us what day works for you. This is bound to be the best MAD gathering yet! I hope lots of you all can make it out!
Well since you’re pretty much the first person to respond, pick one
We’re aimin’ to please everyone here, but let us know which dates work for you (or don’t) and we’ll try and plan around everyone’s schedule so that the most people can attend.
Well come now, it’s only been a few hours, let people get off of work…
But let’s see here, maybe we can get some vanity search hits…
Alright, I’ve been AWFUL about keeping up to date on MAD events recently, but I would particularly like to see the MADinner crowd show up (haven’t we discussed this before over a MADinner?) As well as some of the other MAD dopers I’ve run into in the past… (and of course, new faces are always welcome!)
So, asylum, GingerOfTheNorth/WeirdDave, RTFirefly, OpalCat, panache, av8rmike, avabeth, Anita Vacation, Johnathan and Lady Chance?
(darn it, I know I’m forgetting people, but I’m really tired).
Guests under the age of 21 (legal drinking age) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (a person 25 years of age or older who agrees to be responsible for the conduct and safety of the underage guests). Our N. Bethesda and Philadelphia locations enforce a year-round 11 p.m. curfew for guests under the age of 21.
One parent or guardian can accompany up to a maximum of four underage guests.
So… your call really. I’m sure the kids would have a blast, as a matter of fact, I first was introduced to Dave & Buster’s around Dallas when I was about 12, and I thought it was the coolest place ever. I don’t think they had the over 21 rule back then, though.
Thing is, the 20th my mom will be in town and that’s almost guaranteed to be my son’s birthday party day. Though… perhaps he and his grammy could do some fun evening birthday activity together while mom goes off to play with friends…
Please make sure you cover all your bases before you decide on D&B’s. It might be different where you are, but depending on the number of people attending, you may need to reserve a room, and that carries with it a few expenses y’all will have to cover/guarantee.
Off the top of my head, I think there was a minimal (like $3) cover charge the last time I was there on a Saturday night.
After that, they’ve got a semi-fancy restaurant and a more casual, cheaper one.
Then there’s drinks (about what you’d expect to pay at any bar), and then it’s just games and stuff, so how much you want to spend is up to you.
Yes, it is possible to drop quite a bit of money there if you get a little bit out of control, but you should also be able to just have a drink or two, get some food, and play a video game or two without dropping too much loot.
Thanks for the tip, I’ll check it out. If it turns out we need to cover/guaruntee anything if we attract a large crowd, I’ll step up and cover as much of it as I can. I don’t want to exclude anybody due to extra overhead expenses.
Ok… well, my budget for the evening would probably be about $15, and no more than $20…
Is there much vegetarian selection? I wouldn’t be drinking so that doesn’t matter…
Oh, and personally, I think Dominic would enjoy it (probably a lot more than I would), but I don’t want to have to leave at 11 if stuff is still going on.
You can take a gander at the menu on their page… I’ll look into what kind of deals/packages they have going on for large-ish groups, we might be able to save money overall if we get enough people to show up. But, I’ll figure something out and post more details tomorrow when I’m more awake.
I’m sure we can work out something for our fellow dopers who have a more limited budget… IMHO, the place is a blast, and I’d rather spend a few extra bucks out of my personal funds than exclude anyone else.
Geez you two are impatient! Some of us were busy making dinner!
I think all those days will work for me, but I will definitely get back to you soon if something conflicts.
