Shmup Slam 8
Jun
20
to Jun 21

Shmup Slam 8

Shmup Slam is

a recurring, high-level "shoot 'em up" (shmup) marathon event featuring live demonstrations, scoring duels, and 1CC (one-credit clear) runs of various STG (shooting) games. Hosted by Akihabara Arcade in Westminster, CO, it showcases top USA players performing both in-person and online, with upcoming events like Shmup Slam 8 scheduled for June 2026. 

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Key Details About Shmup Slam:

  • Event Focus:

    The event focuses on arcade shooters, including classics and niche titles, often with high-score chasing.

  • Location: Akihabara Arcade, 8901 N Harlan St, Westminster, CO.

  • Upcoming Event: Shmup Slam 8 is scheduled for June 20th and 21st, 2026, as announced by The Electric Underground on YouTube.

  • Content: Features intense, fast-paced gameplay, such as Strikers 1999 and Dragon Blaze.

  • Streaming: Runs are streamed live and often feature commentary on techniques, such as bullet cancellation and scoring strategies. 

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Shmup Slam 7 was held on May 17–18, 2025, with schedules and updates available on Horaro. 

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Jazzy Circuit 7
Jul
17
to Jul 19

Jazzy Circuit 7

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Jazzy Circuit Season 7 is the current 2026 tournament series for Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. It is a grassroots competitive league that brings together arcade culture enthusiasts across the United States. 

The 2026 season culminates in the Jazzy Finale Weekend, scheduled for July 17–19, 2026, at the Akihabara Arcade in Westminster, Colorado. 

📅 2026 Key Dates & Phases

The circuit is divided into the Open Season and the Finale Weekend: 

  • Open Season: January 1 – May 31, 2026.

  • Ranking Events: Independent tournaments held nationwide where players earn points for the seasonal leaderboard.

  • Finale Weekend:

    • July 17: 5v5 Team Tournament.

    • July 18: Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ).

    • July 19: 16-Player Season Finale. 

🕹️ Upcoming Ranking Events 

Players can compete at various venues to earn points or direct qualification: 

Date Event NameLocationTypeApril 11Electric Starship Ranking EventHaltom City, TXRankingApril 18Ground Kontrol Jazzy EventPortland, ORRankingApril 25Logan Arcade Auto-QualifierChicago, ILAuto-QualifierMay 22-24Combo Breaker 2026Schaumburg, ILMajor (MSF-Tier)

🏆 Qualification Paths

There are 16 total spots available for the Season 7 Finale: 

  • 5 Auto-Qualifiers: Winners of specific high-stakes regional events.

  • 5 Ranking Points Leaders: Top performers on the nationwide leaderboard.

  • 2 Online Points Leaders: Top performers from the Jazzy Online series.

  • 4 LCQ Survivors: The top 4 players from the Saturday open tournament at the Finale Weekend. 

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🛠️ Format & Rules

To maintain the "arcade feel," the circuit emphasizes original hardware and standard tournament settings:

  • Hardware: Japanese "candy" cabinets or original CPS3 arcade hardware preferred.

  • Settings: 2 out of 3 games for most sets; "Judgment" is in effect for ties.

  • Open Entry: Most ranking events are open to all skill levels. 

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Karaoke Night!
Jun
11
8:00 PM20:00

Karaoke Night!

21 plus after 9pm

Join us every second Thursday of the month for an exciting night of karaoke, games, drinks, and singing your heart out. Looking to have fun with friends? This event offers the perfect opportunity to unwind and showcase your talent. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with great music, refreshing beverages, and engaging games that keep the energy high all night long. Don’t miss out on this monthly gathering where entertainment and camaraderie meet!

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Stereophonic : Retro J-fashion show
May
31
5:00 PM17:00

Stereophonic : Retro J-fashion show

Stereophonic invites you into a world of retro sound and style at Akihabara Arcade and Bar. This J-fashion gathering blends nostalgic arcade energy with expressive fashion, featuring a community fashion walk and karaoke throughout the evening. Hosted in support of Rosé Forêt, this event celebrates the joy of dressing up.

Rosé Forêt is a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing and supporting the J-fashion community in Colorado. Through thoughtfully curated events, we bring people together to celebrate fashion, community, and self-expression.

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Live Game Music : Featuring Audio Mocha & Zelda Rocks
May
24
8:00 PM20:00

Live Game Music : Featuring Audio Mocha & Zelda Rocks

Sunday Night Show — Free Show

Join us for a cozy, no-cover Sunday night featuring live sets from Audio Mocha and Zelda Rocks. Expect warm, immersive performances in an intimate setting.

Details

Notes

  • Arrive early to secure spot; space is limited.

  • Food and drink available for purchase on-site.

Come for the music, stay for the vibe. See you Sunday.

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Run The Set : Smash Bros. Monthly (Copy)
May
16
2:00 PM14:00

Run The Set : Smash Bros. Monthly (Copy)

Run The Set at the Smash Ultimate monthly hosted at Akihabara Arcade!

Akihabara Arcade is a local bar and arcade combo housing tons of fighting game cabinets and a bunch rhythm games!

This will be an all day event featuring two side brackets!

All the arcade cabinets take quarters, just a heads up! There are coin machines at the venue.

Special thanks to @Immabuttt for making the banner and @Choculusmilk for the logo!

Schedule

2:00 PM - Doors open

3:00 PM - Check In

4:00 PM - Squad Strike

5:30 PM - Singles Pools

8:00 PM - Drunk Bracket

8:00 PM - Top 8

Top 8 Start time may vary

Pricing

Venue Fee - $10

Squad Strike - $5

Singles - $5

  • $5 off if you bring a setup

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MHB FGC Friday Tournament
May
15
5:00 PM17:00

MHB FGC Friday Tournament

Akihabara Arcade in Westminster

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Akihabara Arcade is the primary home of the Colorado FGC of many years. Featuring dozens of arcade cabinets with legacy titles, a full bar, anime streams, newly installed sound system for music and announcements, this is the place to be for Fighting Game events!

We host tournaments on a biweekly basis, with some events planned as our monthly event where we run over 10 games for brackets to bring the entire community out in full force! Join our discord to be up to date with other announcements!

Pricing

Venue fee is $10: this will be split 50/50 between the Bar and the TO staff.

All Fees are to be paid with cash only on site! There is an ATM next to the men's restroom for you convenience, and please make change at the bar!

Set ups and Controllers

We offer discounts for set ups, with the venue fee being discounted $5 to people who bring an accepted set up (listed below) for tournament play. This includes full DLC and the current patch of the game. We have some monitors on site but encourage players to bring their own 60hz monitors as well to ensure we have enough equipment.

Entry per game is $5. Game list is: Guilty Gear Strive, Guilty Gear XRD Rev 2, BlazBlue Central Fiction, Dragon Ball FighterZ, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r], Melty Bloody: Type Lumina, BBTag, SamSho7, Skull Girls 2nd Encore, and King of Fighters XV

Game Schedule

Start times vary please visit start.gg

Pay Outs

For Brackets of 40 or less people we pay out the top 3. Prize pools are generated from entry fees for the games. Pay out percentages are as follows:

  • 1st: 60%

  • 2nd: 30%

  • 3rd: 10%

Prize Pool Bonuses

If you would like to sponsor any prize pool bonus for an event, contact the TO's over discord or the event page email!

Stream

Games will be streamed with commentary on our twitch channel! The main games are listed on the schedule, so tune in at the aforementioned times to watch!

If you would like to commentate or help run stream, simply let a TO know on site and we can have you assist.more games get air time!

If you would like to commentate or help run stream, simply let a TO know on site and we can have you assist.

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Karaoke Night!
May
14
8:00 PM20:00

Karaoke Night!

21 plus after 9pm

Join us every second Thursday of the month for an exciting night of karaoke, games, drinks, and singing your heart out. Looking to have fun with friends? This event offers the perfect opportunity to unwind and showcase your talent. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with great music, refreshing beverages, and engaging games that keep the energy high all night long. Don’t miss out on this monthly gathering where entertainment and camaraderie meet!

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Free Play Weekend: Spring Session
May
8
to May 10

Free Play Weekend: Spring Session

Join us at Akihabara Arcade for a Free Play Weekend from May 8th through May 10th — three days of unlimited games, friendly competition, and retro-to-modern cabinets for just $10 -$15 per day per person. Whether you’re chasing high scores or fighting your friends on classic fighters, teaming up in co-op shooters, or discovering new favorites in our rhythm and racing zones, this event gives you full access to the floor without coin hassles. Bring friends, family, and your game face. Stop by any day of the weekend for nonstop play and arcade fun.

Entry Fees

Open - 6PM - $10

6PM - Close - $15

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Run The Set : Smash Bros. Monthly
Apr
18
2:00 PM14:00

Run The Set : Smash Bros. Monthly

Run The Set at the Smash Ultimate monthly hosted at Akihabara Arcade!

Akihabara Arcade is a local bar and arcade combo housing tons of fighting game cabinets and a bunch rhythm games!

This will be an all day event featuring two side brackets!

All the arcade cabinets take quarters, just a heads up! There are coin machines at the venue.

Special thanks to @Immabuttt for making the banner and @Choculusmilk for the logo!

Schedule

2:00 PM - Doors open

3:00 PM - Check In

4:00 PM - Squad Strike

5:30 PM - Singles Pools

8:00 PM - Drunk Bracket

8:00 PM - Top 8

Top 8 Start time may vary

Pricing

Venue Fee - $10

Squad Strike - $5

Singles - $5

  • $5 off if you bring a setup

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MHB FGC Friday Tournament
Apr
17
5:00 PM17:00

MHB FGC Friday Tournament

Akihabara Arcade in Westminster

Sign Up Here

Akihabara Arcade is the primary home of the Colorado FGC of many years. Featuring dozens of arcade cabinets with legacy titles, a full bar, anime streams, newly installed sound system for music and announcements, this is the place to be for Fighting Game events!

We host tournaments on a biweekly basis, with some events planned as our monthly event where we run over 10 games for brackets to bring the entire community out in full force! Join our discord to be up to date with other announcements!

Pricing

Venue fee is $10: this will be split 50/50 between the Bar and the TO staff.

All Fees are to be paid with cash only on site! There is an ATM next to the men's restroom for you convenience, and please make change at the bar!

Set ups and Controllers

We offer discounts for set ups, with the venue fee being discounted $5 to people who bring an accepted set up (listed below) for tournament play. This includes full DLC and the current patch of the game. We have some monitors on site but encourage players to bring their own 60hz monitors as well to ensure we have enough equipment.

Entry per game is $5. Game list is: Guilty Gear Strive, Guilty Gear XRD Rev 2, BlazBlue Central Fiction, Dragon Ball FighterZ, UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r], Melty Bloody: Type Lumina, BBTag, SamSho7, Skull Girls 2nd Encore, and King of Fighters XV

Game Schedule

Start times vary please visit start.gg

Pay Outs

For Brackets of 40 or less people we pay out the top 3. Prize pools are generated from entry fees for the games. Pay out percentages are as follows:

  • 1st: 60%

  • 2nd: 30%

  • 3rd: 10%

Prize Pool Bonuses

If you would like to sponsor any prize pool bonus for an event, contact the TO's over discord or the event page email!

Stream

Games will be streamed with commentary on our twitch channel! The main games are listed on the schedule, so tune in at the aforementioned times to watch!

If you would like to commentate or help run stream, simply let a TO know on site and we can have you assist.more games get air time!

If you would like to commentate or help run stream, simply let a TO know on site and we can have you assist.

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Karaoke Night!
Apr
9
8:00 PM20:00

Karaoke Night!

21 plus after 9pm

Join us every second Thursday of the month for an exciting night of karaoke, games, drinks, and singing your heart out. Looking to have fun with friends? This event offers the perfect opportunity to unwind and showcase your talent. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with great music, refreshing beverages, and engaging games that keep the energy high all night long. Don’t miss out on this monthly gathering where entertainment and camaraderie meet!

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