Official After Party

Here’s what is shaping up for the Official After Party 2024!

This After Party is open to VIG and those with an After Party Ticket!

 
 

The After Party is M for Mature audiences. Some may find content at this event not kid appropriate. Doors open at 9pm.

Please note: this party does not grant you access to the Game Center or other rooms not indicated below.

The Official After Party Stage Lineup 2024

Saturday, April 6

Lords of the Trident

Lords of the Trident

9:15 pm – 10:10 pm TBD

Lords of the Trident‘s metal is so pure that only diamonds can scratch it, and usually the diamonds are the ones that end up getting hurt in the end.

 
The Martyr Complex

The Martyr Complex

10:15 pm – 10:45 pm TBD

Riding the fine line between Metalcore and Deathcore, The Martyr Complex pulls no punches in their delivery. Hailing from West Bend, Wisconsin the 4 piece band set out to bring something new and unexpected to the scene. Dropping their single titled “Voyager” they soon followed that up with their first album titled “Construct”. Now they’re working hard on their next release, while smashing as many shows as possible along the way.

 
Scott Danesi DJ Set

Scott Danesi DJ Set

10:50 pm – 11:45 pm American Pinball Main Stage

Pinball designer, DJ, and musician Scott Danesi sets the pace for the rest of the night with a DJ set.

 
Unleaded Logic

Unleaded Logic

11:55 pm – 12:30 am TBD

Unleaded Logic brings the Synth Wave / Retro Wave to the Official After Party.

 

Official After Party Events Lineup

After Party Arcade

After Party Arcade

After Party Arcade

After Party Arcade

The After Party Arcade features over a dozen arcade cabinets with two and four-player games like TMNT, GI Joe, The Simpsons, Ninja Baseball Bat Man, and more! Grab some friends, or some strangers, and do a complete run on these classic multiplayer games. Hand tired? Need a beer? Tag someone in to take your place while you take a break and grab a cold Voodoo Ranger! Then it’s back to Game on!
CARCADE

CARCADE

CARCADE

CARCADE

Milwaukee’s own mobile arcade returns to the Wisconsin Center! CARCADE arrives #PARKandPLAY your favorite games with its go-anywhere entertainment system perfect for birthday parties, tailgating, company events, and more!

Carcade presents: the MGC #RetroRumble

Carcade presents: the MGC #RetroRumble

Carcade presents: the MGC #RetroRumble

Carcade presents: the MGC #RetroRumble

Think you’ve got what it takes to outlast the other VIGs in a No Mercy Royal Rumble on N64? JUST BRING IT! Signup to play in Saturday Night’s Main Event at the After Party by 10pm Saturday for your chance to win a special WWE prize on night one of WrestleMania. Must be VIG attendee to play – FREE to enter. #AcknowledgeUs on Twitch and social media @CARCADEgames
General Chaos Gets BOMBED... AGAIN!

General Chaos Gets BOMBED… AGAIN!

General Chaos Gets BOMBED... AGAIN!

General Chaos Gets BOMBED… AGAIN!

Bring your best Beer Pong Skills to the After Party this year;  GENERAL CHAOS is on the march and it’s up to you to Bomb him into Oblivion. Will your Thirst for Victory let you take home the ultimate Prize? … Or will you get bombed instead? Either way, what happens at the After Party…stays at the After Party!
Giant Games

Giant Games

Giant Games

Giant Games

Enjoy your favorite classic games, but… GIANT! Test your mettle with large versions of Checkers, Bags, Bucketball, Tower Topple, and 4-In-A-Row!

Head-to-Head Pop-A-Shot with Tim Kitzrow

Head-to-Head Pop-A-Shot with Tim Kitzrow

Head-to-Head Pop-A-Shot with Tim Kitzrow

Head-to-Head Pop-A-Shot with Tim Kitzrow

Think you can withstand the fire and beat Tim Kitzrow in Pop-a-Shot? The voice of NBA Jam has learned a thing or two over the years and he’s ready to best you. Who will be on fire and get to yell BOOM SHAKKA LAKKA first?! 

Joust vs. Tower

Joust vs. Tower

Joust vs. Tower

Joust vs. Tower

Steve “Tower” Henneberry was undefeated in Joust as an American Gladiator. Now he’s putting his streak on the line at the Official After Party! Are you good enough to go up against the undefeated Joust champion from American Gladiators in a head-to-head challenge?! Yes, you are! It’s not full contact so size doesn’t matter, but fast reflexes and quick thinking sure do! Will you beat Tower for a chance to raise the MGC belt and proclaim yourself the new JS Joust champion?! When the music — J.S. Bach’s ‌Brandenburg Concertos — plays in slow-motion, the controllers are very sensitive to movement. When the music speeds up, the threshold becomes less strict, giving the players a small window to dash at their opponents. If your controller is ever moved beyond the allowable threshold, you’re out! Try to jostle your opponents’ controllers while protecting your own. Learn more at jsjoust.com
Meet Industry Professionals

Meet Industry Professionals

Meet Industry Professionals

Meet Industry Professionals

The After Party is one of the best places to hang out with some of the industry professionals that shape the gaming world! The Official After Party features people like Rampage creator Brian Colin, the voice of NBA Jam Tim Kitzrow, and Anthony Marquez of Kung Lao in official roles, but many of our nearly 100 guests show up throughout the night to hang out and enjoy the festivities! You never know who you might run into!

Resident Evil Defend the After Party

Resident Evil Defend the After Party

Resident Evil Defend the After Party

Resident Evil Defend the After Party

Stop the T-virus from spreading! The infected are overrunning the After Party! Team up with Chris Redfield and Barry Burton to stop the contagion. Can you wipe out all the “zombies” before time runs out?! Aim carefully, so you don’t shoot Chris or Barry!
Show Exclusive Game Experience

Show Exclusive Game Experience

Show Exclusive Game Experience

Show Exclusive Game Experience

Come play the games we’ve had show exclusive versions of at the After Party! The Show Exclusive Game Experience will be parked at the official MGC show merchandise booth during the show. However, we are going to wheel it over to the After Party so that everyone can have a chance to play all the show edition games. This includes games on the Jaguar, Genesis, NES, SNES, and Switch. Then, if you like, you can buy them from the Merchandise booth during normal show hours. Want to get them before the show? Head over to JJGames, which we own, and get the games sent to you! Want to know more about all the games? Check out the MGC Show Exclusive History page. VIG exclusive games are not part of this experience.  
Six Flags Pinball Funhouse

Six Flags Pinball Funhouse

Six Flags Pinball Funhouse

Six Flags Pinball Funhouse

Ready to take on some of the zaniest pinball challenges you’ve ever seen? A half dozen daring devices will be your foes in the funhouse. Will you stand up to the challenge like Superman or succumb to rage like a bull? If you can navigate the roller coaster of emotions you’ll find yourself with a pair of tickets to Six Flags. We’ll announce the winners at 11…ish

Hosted by Marco Pinball

The Garcade

The Garcade

The Garcade

The Garcade

If you’ve got an After Party or VIG Pass, not just can you hang out at the stage, but the Garcade remains open for until midnight with all their great games so you can keep the fun going! Stop by and check out some of your favorites from Wisconsin’s largest arcade!