Double Jump Events

13/06/2024

Come out and play some games!

13/06/2024

We’re taking over these streets like a farmers market! Check us out at the North Bend Farmers Market and get your game on!

23/04/2024

We had a great time! Very much looking forward to the next event!

What a fun evening filled with supermoms and super kiddos at Si View's Mom and Son Date Night on Sat, April 20th! Huge thanks to for great video game challenges and Hoopla Face Painting & Balloon Twisting!

31/10/2023

Congratulations to Neeko WK for becoming the fourth Blockbuster World Video Game Champion!
Neeko scored 23730 points in Rebooteroids: Blockbuster 180 Challenge, narrowly beating Nik Blom at 23250 points!
Shout out to Jeromy Hogg for taking third place at 21740 points!

Adam Koralik

13/10/2023

There can be only one...

Not only will the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship IV champion win $1500, an extremely limited Blockbuster VMU, and exclusive merchandise, but also a one-of-a-kind BWVGC IV Trophy.

The championship is free to enter, the first 250 contestants will receive a Blockbuster name badge, and all contestants are entered into a raffle to win contest-exclusive items like a set of BWVGC IV Atari Jaguar Competition cartridges, a Blockbuster VMU, and more!

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpaUOLelS54ayYRhDAIxQdu67Jwn0kzcZLLhAjLA44-sy_EA/viewform

12/10/2023

You'll have TWO chances to score 1 of 4 officially licensed Blockbuster World Video Game Championship IV Atari Jaguar Competition Cartridge sets at PRGE this weekend!

- Compete in the championship to be entered into a raffle.
- Outbid all comers to win a set at the 2023 PRGE auction with 100% of the proceeds donated to diabetes research.

Register for the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship IV here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpaUOLelS54ayYRhDAIxQdu67Jwn0kzcZLLhAjLA44-sy_EA/viewform

Find more information on the 2023 PRGE auction here: https://www.retrogamingexpo.com/auction.php

11/10/2023

You'll have TWO chances to score 1 of 3 officially licensed Sega Dreamcast Blockbuster VMUs at PRGE this weekend!

- Compete in the championship to be entered into a raffle
- Become the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship IV Champion!

Register for the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship IV here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpaUOLelS54ayYRhDAIxQdu67Jwn0kzcZLLhAjLA44-sy_EA/viewform

07/10/2023

Hosted by the and powered by Double Jump Events the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship IV will test your video game skills and is free to enter for all PRGE attendees!

We've got some great prizes this year, check it out:

1st place prize: $1500, 1 of 3 officially licensed Sega Dreamcast VMUs, & Blockbuster merchandise
2nd place prize: $500 & Blockbuster merchandise
3rd place prize: $250 & Blockbuster merchandise

Please register for the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship IV via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpaUOLelS54ayYRhDAIxQdu67Jwn0kzcZLLhAjLA44-sy_EA/viewform

Get your PRGE 2023 tickets here: https://purchase.growtix.com/eh/Portland_Retro_Gaming_Expo_2023?cc=F4

06/10/2023

The first 250 Blockbuster World Video Game Championship participants will receive a Blockbuster name badge and ALL participants will be entered into a raffle to win exclusive Blockbuster World Video Championship IV items.
The raffle will contain items like 1 of 3 officially licensed Blockbuster Dreamcast VMUs, 1 of 4 Jaguar competition cartridge sets used in the Championship, and more!

We're beyond excited to bring back the official Blockbuster World Video Game Championship to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo again this year.
We worked hard to make this event accessible to all ages and skill levels and hope that you and your family will come out and be a part of this nostalgic Championship.
Please register for the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship IV via this link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdpaUOLelS54a.../viewform

Get your tickets now and upgrade to a PowerPass for early vendor hall access and priority panel seating!
https://purchase.growtix.com/.../Portland_Retro_Gaming...

01/10/2023

Registration for the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship IV is live! Find details about the tournament and register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpaUOLelS54ayYRhDAIxQdu67Jwn0kzcZLLhAjLA44-sy_EA/viewform

Get your PRGE tickets here: https://purchase.growtix.com/eh/Portland_Retro_Gaming_Expo_2023?cc=F4

28/09/2023

After successfully bringing back the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship last year, the Double Jump Events crew is working hard to upgrade this year's event! Stay tuned for announcements here and on https://www.retrogamingexpo.com/ for details on how we’re taking the BWVGC IV to the next level!

19/09/2023

Shoutout to Johnnygo for taking first place in the office Saturn Bomberman championship! Not only were bragging rights earned this day, but also a $200 gift card and SUPER cool trophy. Watch Johnny pull off amazing speedruns in Megaman X4 and other games on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/johnnygo

06/09/2023

This event was epic! Highlights include:
10 Player Saturn Bomberman
6 Player Steel Battalion
4 Player Donkey Konga
4 Player Smash Bros. Melee
4 Player Mario Kart Double Dash
Upgrade your next event with Double Jump Events - https://doublejumpevents.com/

25/08/2023

We're thrilled to team up with and to bring back the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship for its fourth installment!
Join us at the over October 13-15, to relive the magic of walking into a Blockbuster and the excitement of competing in the Blockbuster World Video Game Championship!
Get your PRGE tickets here: https://purchase.growtix.com/eh/Portland_Retro_Gaming_Expo_2023?cc=F4

02/08/2023

Check out a few pictures from a Super Hero event we hosted at the local Community Center.
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03/07/2023

Whether it’s a corporate event, family gathering, or expo: make sure your next event is powered by Double Jump Events!

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13/06/2023

Enhance your next social or team-building event by adding curated video games from Double Jump Events! Whether you choose from 16-player Mario Kart, 10-player Bomberman, 4-player Goldeneye, or more: it's a fantastic family-friendly technique to bond with your coworkers!
Find more information on Double Jump Events here - https://doublejumpevents.com/

09/06/2023

The Portland Retro Gaming Expo is growing and needs YOU!
We're adding 60k sqft of hall space this year and need all hands on deck!
If you've ever considered volunteering for the biggest and best retro gaming expo in the country, we'd love to hear from you! You can find more details here: https://retrogamingexpo.com/volunteers.php

31/05/2023

The excellent 64 Bits or Less Festival is June 3-4 @ The Benton County Fair Grounds. Play all your favorite classic console games on the original hardware. Explore and experience the vast collection of classic consoles and computers in unique game stations, art installations, and tons more. Check them out - https://www.64bitsorless.com/

26/05/2023

Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge, enthusiasm, or passion for retro gaming? If so, the 2023 Portland Retro Gaming Expo panel application is now open! Head over to retrogamingexpo.com to learn more.

24/05/2023

Scientists at the University of Vermont, Burlington; find Video gaming may be associated with better cognitive performance in children.

Functional MRI brain imaging analyses found higher brain activity in regions of the brain associated with attention and memory.

Read more about this study here:
https://lnkd.in/geCu9GWr

12/05/2023

Teams that play together stay together!
Great insight into how gaming benefits your business and employees - https://lnkd.in/denCP9B

Book your next team-building event with Double Jump Video Game Events here: https://doublejumpevents.com/

05/05/2023

Good times with new friends & fun games!
Generate smiles at your next event with https://doublejumpevents.com/

26/04/2023

Teams that play together stay together!

A University of Colorado Business study found companies utilizing video games in their training achieved a 9% higher retention rate than comparison groups and several other benefits.

Read more about the study here: https://business-news.ucdenver.edu/2010/10/20/business-school-professors-study-finds-video-games-highly-effective-training-tool/

Book Double Jump Events here: https://doublejumpevents.com/

21/04/2023

Here are several pics from a super fun setup we put together last weekend!

10/04/2023

National Literacy Trust finds that video games help children improve literacy, communication, and mental well-being.

Find more details here: https://literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/video-game-playing-and-literacy-survey-young-people-aged-11-16/