Ground Kontrol Now Serving Mixed Drinks

December 11th, 2011

Pop quiz: Of all the ways we could upgrade Ground Kontrol’s already awesome pile of fun, what’s the one thing you’ve requested more than any other? “Booze, booze, booze!” Well, okay, that’s three things, but we’re excited that the certification, stocking, and training are complete, and we can finally grant your wish:

Ground Kontrol is now officially a full-service bar. If you’re 21 years of age or older, you and your friends can now enjoy mixed drinks and libations in addition to our usual selection of fine beer, wine and cider.

What’ll it be? Whiskey and Whitewater? Rum and Robotron? The possibilities are endless!

The Video Game Quiz Show: Abobo-a-Go-Go! – Sunday January 29

January 28th, 2012

Bright lights! Brainiacs! Question after question! Ground Kontrol’s Video Game Quiz Show is not just another pub quiz, it’s a full-on big screen game show – complete with lightning rounds, buzzers and fabulous prizes!

Join your charismatic co-hosts Brandon Anderson and Ryan Reid as they present a totally home-brewed, often hilarious and absolutely unique game show night at 7PM every other Sunday.

How do you play? A 7pm, we kick off two rounds of “pub quiz” style trivia. Teams of 4 can participate in these rounds to rack up as many points as possible. The top 3 teams then choose 1 player each to represent them in the final “Jeopardy” style round!

Game play challenges randomly hidden during the final round offer teammates a chance to tag in and help earn points!

This month, the VGQS celebrates the release of Abobo’s Big Adventure – the brand-new fan-made game featuring Double Dragon villain-turned-world’s-greatest-dad Abobo fighting his way through the history of the Nintendo Entertainment System in search of his lost son, Aboboy! We’ll have fantastic prizes from our sponsors Floating World Comics, Backspace Cafe, Billy Galaxy Vintage Toys & Collectibles, and our grand-prize sponsor: Abobo’s Big Adventure creators I-Mockery.com!

This episode’s questions will cover Abobo’s personal history along with references pulled straight from Abobo’s Big Adventure. So, if you want a blue-shorted leg up on the competition, be sure to play through the game right now at the official website!

The Video Game Quiz Show is a blast to watch, too – so whether you’re feeling competitive or casual, come on down!

And remember: Ground Kontrol offers happy hour well drinks & draft beer and cider from 5pm-midnight every Sunday!

WHAT: Ground Kontrol’s Video Game Quiz Show: Abobo-a-Go-Go! Edition

WHEN: Sunday, January 29th. Starts at 7pm.

COVER: No cover! 21+ only.


The Video Game Quiz Show – Video Armageddon! Sunday January 15

January 13th, 2012

First, an important announcement! Ground Kontrol’s Video Game Quiz Show will now take place every other Sunday evening, starting this Sunday, January 15! The show starts at 7pm – get there early for the best seats!

This Sunday, Portland’s only Video Game Quiz Show presents: VIDEO ARMAGEDDON! A knock down drag out fight for geek dominance.

Join your villainous taskmaster Ryan Seacrest as he presents a totally home-brewed, often hilarious and absolutely unique game show night at 7pm this Sunday.

How do you play? A 7pm, we kick off two rounds of “pub quiz” style trivia. Teams of 4 can participate in these rounds to rack up as many points as possible. The top 6 teams then choose 1 player each to represent them in two seperate final “Jeopardy” style rounds! The team with the most points throughout the game wins!

Not only is it fun to play, it’s a blast to watch, too. So whether or not you know the difference between a Koopa and a Goomba, come on down and prepare yourself for video game’s END TIMES!

But that’s not all! Ground Kontrol now offers a Bonus Round Happy Hour every Sunday night, with happy hour pricing on well drinks and draft beer, 5pm-midnight!

WHAT: Ground Kontrol’s Video Game Quiz Show – “Video Armageddon!”

WHEN: Sunday, January 15. Starts at 7pm!

COVER: No cover! It’s free to play. 21+ only!


Ground Kontrol Goes Commando!

January 13th, 2012

No, it’s nothing to do with a new (questionable) dress code – we’ve added Capcom’s 1985 shoot ‘em up “Commando” to our line up of great games!

Help Super Joe “destroy the enemy army!!” by wielding a machine gun and grenades against endless waves of foes, while rescuing POWs. Your 8-way joystick allows you to shoot in any direction, but your grenades mysteriously travel in one direction… Up! So, careful placement of your explosives is crucial to making it through this frantic battle.

Try this intensely challenging, insanely fun arcade classic today at Ground Kontrol!


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