We bring the best in Retro Gaming!
Some of the highlights
Free Play Arcades
Brace yourselves, gamers and retro enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce that Renton City Retro 2024 is set to host the LARGEST collection of Japanese Candy Cab Arcades in the entire Pacific Northwest!
Immerse yourself in the authentic Japanese arcade culture with our extensive lineup of Candy Cabs, showcasing the best and rarest titles straight from the Land of the Rising Sun! From classic fighters to iconic shooters, we've got it all – and the best part? ALL machines are free to play throughout the entire weekend with your admission to the show!
Retro Game and Toy Vendors
Find that game you have always trying to track down. The odds are pretty good you are going to find something great to add to your collection!
Special Guest Autographs and Photos
Our Guests are onsite site all weekend for you to grab autographs, get special items signed, grab a photo and even have a quick chat.
Contests and Tournaments
We run tournaments throughout the weekend, with cash prizes and trophies to the winners. We also have other prizes and raffles throughout the weekend.
Panels
We filled the weekend with special panels, including our special guests and more. Something for everyone!
The Results
“It was nonstop. It was a blast to be there”
— Polo Schlemmer
“It was a wonderful weekend! Thank you very much @Renton City Retro!”
— Beau Billingslea
“What an awesome show! You guys outdid yourselves! Looking forward to next year!”
— Hans Reutter
“Absolutely wonderful people! So nice to get to chat with them and hear more about their work.”
— Heather Fryling
“So happy I got Steve Blum's autograph on my drawing!!!”
— Maida Cervania
“I had a good time. It was great to see the voice actors and John Riggs. The arcade was amazing. You all shoved a lot into that space.”
— Emuji Stairs
“Great job this year! It was awesome seeing the Cowboy Bebop cast and the panel they did was really a great trip down memory lane. Great guests, great vendors, great games, easy location to get to! Well done. See ya next year!”
— Carla Guzzardo
“Saw myself in one of the pictures this year the event was even better. We loved the arcade games especially.”
— Alexandra Borrero
“The Cowboy Bebop panel was the best I have ever been to, and I go to PAX every year, this was by far the best panel ever!”
— John Ellenberger