Shawn K. Quinn

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Blogger, videogame/pinball fanatic, face painting fanatic, technology enthusiast, road/transit geek, lover of the arts, rejector of (many of the stupider) gender norms, frequent volunteer. He/him #pinball #facepainting #artfan #artist #blogging
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Shawn K. QuinnNov 18
Statement regarding the Dan Ferguson Memorial Award (Houston Arcade Expo)
his past weekend was the latest installment of Houston Arcade Expo. My full post recapping the weekend's events will be up shortly, along with a couple of other previous events in the queue. So yes, this will be slightly out of chronological order but I do feel it is important I get this out immediately....
https://www.skqrecordquest.com/2025/11/17/statement-regarding-the-dan-ferguson-memorial-award-houston-arcade-expo/
Statement regarding the Dan Ferguson Memorial Award (Houston Arcade Expo) - SKQ Record Quest

his past weekend was the latest installment of Houston Arcade Expo. My full post recapping the weekend’s events will be up shortly, along with a couple of other previous events in the queue. So yes, this will be slightly out of chronological order but I do feel it is important I get this out immediately. … Continue reading Statement regarding the Dan Ferguson Memorial Award (Houston Arcade Expo) →

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The OnionNov 3
Mike Johnson: ‘My Christian Faith Is More About Not Jacking Off Than Feeding The Poor’
Shawn K. QuinnOct 6
Regarding Texas Pinball Festival 2026 and the immediate future
Regular readers will notice I have attended the Texas Pinball Festival, including the Wizards tournament, for the past four years starting in 2022. I appreciate the opportunity to attend and compete in the tournament over the past four years. The annual trip to Frisco has resulted in quite a few fond memories and it has been...
https://www.skqrecordquest.com/2025/10/05/regarding-texas-pinball-festival-2026-and-the-immediate-future/
Shawn K. QuinnOct 2

September 5, 12, 23
Moving on to the few outings I was able to complete in September. Admittedly this is a bit sparse, but there's a reason for that which I may or may not be explaining soon.

September 5, Del Mar Lanes:

One of my better runs on Godzilla at this location. Still looking to beat my old grand champion score, though.

September 12, Luna Pizzeria:

A couple of quick games on the multi-arcade cabinet. I never...
https://www.skqrecordquest.com/2025/10/02/september-5-12-23/

September 5, 12, 23 - SKQ Record Quest

Moving on to the few outings I was able to complete in September. Admittedly this is a bit sparse, but there’s a reason for that which I may or may not be explaining soon. September 5, Del Mar Lanes: One of my better runs on Godzilla at this location. Still looking to beat my old … Continue reading September 5, 12, 23 →

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Shawn K. QuinnOct 2

August 4, 8, 9, 15
I've got a lot to catch up on, as I didn't realize I managed to get two whole months behind. This post will cover what I was up to for August, with the following post covering September.

August 4, Poison Girl:

A pretty good evening, I'd say, with 250k+ on Playboy (Bally) being the likely highlight.

August 8, Luna Pizzeria:

Quick run on Mr. Do (multi-arcade cabinet).

August 9, Hot Dog Stand:

Quite a...
https://www.skqrecordquest.com/2025/10/02/august-4-8-9-15/

August 4, 8, 9, 15 - SKQ Record Quest

I’ve got a lot to catch up on, as I didn’t realize I managed to get two whole months behind. This post will cover what I was up to for August, with the following post covering September. August 4, Poison Girl: A pretty good evening, I’d say, with 250k+ on Playboy (Bally) being the likely … Continue reading August 4, 8, 9, 15 →

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Shawn K. QuinnAug 30, 2025

July 11, 14, 25, 27
I'm going to go ahead and combine all of these into one post, since I'm unfortunately so far behind.

I endeavor to get everything within a month at most, but that was just not possible this time around. There is also the possibility that posts here may become fewer and farther between due to some changes happening in other aspects of my life. I will mention details appropriate for public consumption as they...
https://www.skqrecordquest.com/2025/08/30/july-11-14-25-27-28/

Shawn K. QuinnJul 17, 2025

Blue Rooster June 15 and Comicpalooza June 21
Not a whole lot to report on for these. Stranger Things at Blue Rooster is still on the same (ancient) code, which thankfully is the only thing really "wrong" with it. I managed to beat my previous grand champion score by a little bit.

I also got a few games of pinball in at Comicpalooza, as John Speights was kind enough to lend a couple of his games to the...
https://www.skqrecordquest.com/2025/07/17/blue-rooster-june-15-and-comicpalooza-june-21/

Blue Rooster June 15 and Comicpalooza June 21 - SKQ Record Quest

Not a whole lot to report on for these. Stranger Things at Blue Rooster is still on the same (ancient) code, which thankfully is the only thing really “wrong” with it. I managed to beat my previous grand champion score by a little bit. I also got a few games of pinball in at Comicpalooza, … Continue reading Blue Rooster June 15 and Comicpalooza June 21 →

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Shawn K. QuinnMay 26, 2025

Blue Rooster May 18
About a week ago now, I happened to be at The Blue Rooster Pub & Grill. They had a Stranger Things (Pro) that, as it turns out, was on pretty old code. (Skill shots scored 500K, 600K, etc instead of 5M, 6M, etc.) It also had (upon my arrival) some of the default high scores, including the default grand champion of 130M with initials "BRE".

That changed by the time I left: the new grand champion score was...
https://www.skqrecordquest.com/2025/05/25/blue-rooster-may-18/

Shawn K. QuinnMay 21, 2025

Del Mar Lanes May 14
And then, for the first time in quite a while, I felt the urge to swing by Del Mar Lanes and get in a round or two on Godzilla (if nothing else, to confirm it's still there and playable). The high scores have been cleared since my last visit; my 606M+ grand champion is still there. I didn't get pictures of the (new) records and high scores, I will hopefully be able to get those on the next visit.

https://www.skqrecordquest.com/2025/05/21/del-mar-lanes-may-14/

Del Mar Lanes May 14 - SKQ Record Quest

And then, for the first time in quite a while, I felt the urge to swing by Del Mar Lanes and get in a round or two on Godzilla (if nothing else, to confirm it’s still there and playable). The high scores have been cleared since my last visit; my 606M+ grand champion is still … Continue reading Del Mar Lanes May 14 →

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Shawn K. QuinnMay 21, 2025
Cidercade April 25
This was another in the many (mostly) monthly visits to Cidercade. The highlight was Game of Thrones, 256M (high score #4 and Stark Champion). Most of the rest were pretty run of the mill. And yes I am playing more video games when I go to Cidercade, not because I'm giving up on pinball, but because in most cases, these are games I actually enjoy playing that I never got to play very often as a kid (or in some...
https://www.skqrecordquest.com/2025/05/21/cidercade-april-25/
Cidercade April 25 - SKQ Record Quest

This was another in the many (mostly) monthly visits to Cidercade. The highlight was Game of Thrones, 256M (high score #4 and Stark Champion). Most of the rest were pretty run of the mill. And yes I am playing more video games when I go to Cidercade, not because I’m giving up on pinball, but … Continue reading Cidercade April 25 →

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