MARCH BREAK PINBALL PARTY FOR KIDS - Extended Family Friendly Hours THURS MARCH 17 & FRI MARCH 18

MORE MARCH BREAK FAMILY FUN ACROSS THE STREET AT THE MAYFAIR THEATRE!!!

THURS MARCH 17 & FRI MARCH 18
Noon - 9pm - All Ages Welcome. Fun for The Whole Family
Admission: FREE

WE EXTENDING OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY HOURS DURING MARCH BREAK
Bring the kids and show them all your radical Ms. Pac Man skills. We are always family awesome before 9pm Wed - Sun but we thought it would be fun to open our doors earlier on Thursday and Friday cause schools out which means it's time for a little fun!

17 pinball machines • 21 classic arcade cabinets • over 100 playable titles • 6 kinds of perogies • 80’s kids tv shows on the big screen • enjoy our wide selection of Craft & domestic brews at our fully licensed bar.

Most of our Classic Arcade Machines & a few Pinball machines are still at 1980's prices (a quarter). Most of our newer state of the art pinball machines are a loonie to play. We also have footstools for smaller wizards so they can reach the flippers.

Everything you need to know about House of TARG can be found here.

OC TRANSPO #1 & #7 STOPS RIGHT IN FRONT OF TARG!


MORE MARCH BREAK FAMILY FUN ACROSS THE STREET AT THE MAYFAIR THEATRE!!!
Thurs March 17 1:30pm - Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip
Fri March 18 1:30pm - Alvin & The Chipmunks: Road Chip
www.http://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/


 

Build Your Own Micro TARG Machine

Turn your home or office into a miniature House of TARG!
All you need are some scissors & glue. Have a “grown-up” help cut it out. Warning - Skill Level: Wizard. If you weren't able to grab a copy of the FEB TARG ZINE where this appeared first you can download the Mini TARG Machine cut-out here

When you have put it all together take a pic and share it on instagram or twitter @houseoftarg. We are curious where these things will end up

EMBRACE WINTER: The February issue of TARG ZINE is Now Available

INSIDE ISSUE #23:
Ok things kick off with one of the coolest spreads ever. KJ MAXX, our Sunday FREEPLAY DJ has created a “Build-It-Yourself Model TARG Cabinet. All you have to do is clip it out, fold it & glue it… presto an authentic 4 inch micro arcade game for desk at work. Amazing! We’ve got info about a great BUST A MOVE fund raiser for breast health coming up at the end of the month - GO Team Ladies Of Old Ottawa South, Young FELIX (Crink Zine visionary) reviews a very noisy album from 1983, SKA JEFF has some fun Nicklelodeon cartoon suggestions to help you get through winter in his Hi-Fives list, There’s a new Amber Ale in the TARG Fridge - lets all give this new CAN a warm welcome, SLO’ TOM keeps churning out advice for problems many of us didn’t know existed. Warning “Chip-Nut” is back. Curious what Wayne Gretzky would say to The Bionic Man? Do you wonder what He-Man & the Gang talk about all day? Ever ponder what’s on a Stormtroopers mind? All these pressing questioned are answered in the TOYS R JOSH action figure comic strip. Beaus’s All Natural is committed to making you the smartest person at the bar with their BEAU-Lieve It or Not Column - prepare to be amazed with your newfound knowledge of Video Games, Beer & Ottawa Culture. TARG arcade operators Geoff & Pinball Josh are really taking it up a notch with 4 new wicked games on location this month - info inside. We are proud to present TARG Zine’s newest contributor Bernie - get the straight skinny on vid game tips from his column BIG BERN’S BITS & BYTES VID GAME SUPERGUIDE. How well do you know the characters living inside the games at TARG? Test your knowledge by reading their Valentines Day ARCADE PERSONALS Ads. The Adventures of TARG comic is TARG Zines longest running feature & the Feb offering is hilarious. Colouring is a great way for adults to relax and that’s why we keep including Elixir Wizard Jennilee’s amazing artwork - do yourself a kindness and break out the crayons. This months Pin-Up features Garage Punkers AVERAGE TIMES posing with one of TARGS most scream inducing games and last but not least, everything you need to know about what’s going down for shows at TARG can be found in YOGI's FEB PEROGRAM. Drop by the arcade to get your copy or….
DOWNLOAD THE PDF HERE
 

THE FIRST TARG ZINE OF 2016 IS HERE

The cover of issue 22 features a wonderful tribute to Motorhead’s Lemmy beautifully illustrated by PAT BUCK, a talented painter, tattoo artist (OTHERSIDE TATTOOS) and the dude behind all of the TARG murals inside & out.

IN THIS ISSUE:
News regarding a benefit concert where Ottawa’s finest Rockers, Heads & Punks will pay homage to Lemmy by performing choice songs from his extensive musical catalog, Master FELIX reviews a Crust Punk classic from 1984, SKA JEFF counts down his fave Ottawa music releases of 2015 in the HI-FIVES column, SLO’ TOM has New Year resolution related advice & looks back at some helpful guidance he bestowed upon the saddest sacks of the past year, PINBALL FOR DUMMIES will get you primed with a useful pinball glossary of terms, visit Sesame Street, The Death Star & the Turtles Hideout in the TOYS R JOSH comic strip, Useful trivia about boozy hygiene, Lemmy’s visit to Ottawa & the anniversary of a foul mouthed vid hero can be found in the BEAU-lieve It Or Not Column, DJ LONGSHOT shares his essential Ska/Reggae 45’s, Everything you need to know about IBU’s and our selection of Craft Beer in cans in the HOP TO IT article, Curtis delivers yet another side splitting ADVENTURES OF TARG comic, WIZARD JENNILEE has a fantastic robot for you to colour, This month’s TARG pin-up is deranged from the NECK up & colour coordinated from the NECK down & last but not least Yogi’s PEROGRAM gives you the straight goods on the amazing concerts taking place at TARG this month.
Drop by the arcade to get your copy or….
Download the PDF version  

 

TARG NYE QUARATINE 2015 RETINAL SCANS

Retinal scans from some of the participants at our unusual NYE Party.Thanks for donating your Virus 2.0.1.5. infected...

Posted by House of TARG on Saturday, January 2, 2016

THE DEC ISSUE OF TARG ZINE IS IN A GALAXY CLOSE, CLOSE BY!

2015 is drawing to a close & TARG VADER: The Silliest Sith occupies the front cover of our final zine issue of the year (illustrated by the mega talented @pizzatrip - thanks Curtis).

INSIDE ISSUE #21
Things kickoff with a retrospective of all the 2015 zine covers - haw many did you manage to collect? FELIX the Millennial reviews what he is calling “The Best Thrash Album of 1986” - his choice might surprise you but this young punk makes a solid case. SKA JEFF counts down his fav Heavy Metal Themed Xmas albums, SLO’ TOM gets into the giving spirit by offering up some highly unusual holiday advice, OTTAWA PUNK PINBALL & OTTAWAPINBALL.COM supplies info about the upcoming GAME OF THRONES Pinball Tournament, PINBALL FOR DUMMIES explains “The Skill Shot” & how to accomplish it on TRON LEGACY & DRACULA, THE WIZARD OF THE MONTH is a leather clad anachronistic TARG bar-back with “great hair”, the BEAU-LIEVE IT OR NOT column has some interesting facts about brewing death, the 34th anniversary of GALAGA & an Ottawa born Metal Legend. Need some gift ideas for people you don’t like? We have you covered with our “Absolutely  Nasty, Horrible & Passive Aggressive Gift Ideas” article, Take a stroll down memory lane with the “Totally Rad 80’s Xmas Toys” photo spread by the 80’s super hero/villain Remi Royale, Curtis’ “Adventures of TARG” riffs on Star Wars problems in this months hilarious comic, Elixir Wizard Jennilee has provided an adorable Robot xmas scene for you to colour, Things get naughty - not nice with the Dec TARG PIN-UP plus everything you need to know about this months line-up of amazing shows can be found in YOGI’S PEROGRAM. 

Drop by the arcade to pick up your copy or
DOWNLOAD THE PDF VERSION HERE

THE NOVEMBER ISSUE OF TARG ZINE IS READY TO INVADE YOUR EYEBALLS!

NOTE - We have an alternate cover for this edition which will only be available in print form at the arcade… stop by & collect ‘em all.

INSIDE ISSUE #20:
The Beau-lieve It or Not column has conversation boosting factoids about Giant Goats, Kurt Cobain, Doom 2 & a famous Ottawa cartoon artist, Master Felix reviews one of the all-time greatest punk records, Ska Jeff counts down his fav Dickie Hammond records (R.I.P.), Slo’ Tom is back at it lending highly suspicious advice about prescription glasses, affairs of the heart & writing an advice column, The Pinball For Dummies article with get you started with some multiball tips for Metallica & Kiss, The Mustaches For Kids (M4K) campaign to raise dough for Make-A-Wish Foundation is in full swing - read all about it, Curtis has a wicked new Adventures of TARG comic, Josh’s Toys are all in a tight squeezes this month - check in on Doc from The Love Boat, Batman & Kylo Ren, we have an 80’s Arcade Fashion spread to help you dress for success at TARG, Perogi Wizard Chef Jay shares his recent trip to the Chicago Pinball Expo, Elixir Wizard Jennilee has a very cute colouring page for you to tackle, The Nov pin-up is as Tough as you can get (hint hint) plus everything you need to know about this months amazing line-up show is in Yogi’s Perogram.

To get your copy: Stop by TARG, visit us at the Pop Expo - Ey Center November 21-22 or download it here -


TARG ZINE #19: WIZARD1 IS ON THE COVER & ON THE ROAD. NO PUNCH BACKS!

WIZARD1 is a restored 1973 VW Beetle that we painted matte black & got graffiti artist Pat Buck to spray the TARG logo onto. It will be at the Beau’s Oktoberfest (Oct 2-3). Wager a loonie & beat the wizard at a variety of silly games for a chance to sign you name on our TARGBUGGY - proceeds go to a great charity for underprivileged youths called FOR PIVOTS SAKE.
If you see WIZARD1 driving around town remember… no punch backs.

INSIDE THE OCTOBER 2015 ISSUE:
The BEAU-lieve It Or Not! column presented by Beau’s All Natural has some info to make you an interesting conversationalist, all you need to do is find someone who will let you blab about video games, beer & Ottawa music facts. Millennial Felix is back with a review of the new KEN MODE album, SKA JEFF counts down the 5 most bone chilling Black & White films, SLO’ TOM has some quick advice about the election, Dogology & pro song writing, test your Arcade knowledge with the “You Don’t Know TARG” game, Learn about a new Stout WIZARD MARK discovered & brought back to the TARG beer fridge, CURTIS gives us his most hilarious “Adventures Of TARG” comic to date, TOYS ARE JOSH will get you laughing with a special Halloween Toys Spooktackular,  the “A beginners Guide to Iconic Synthesizers” will help you put a face to weird electronic instruments. It’s voting season so get into the spirit by colouring WIZARD JENNILEE’S “Vote Bot”, This months pin-up features one of Ottawa’s most notable Metal bands plus everything you need to know about TARG concerts in October can be found in YOGI’S PEROGRAM.
Grab your copy at TARG or



GORK & BLIP GO TO TARG - A Film By Phil Osborne

NOW THAT'S A SIGN OF LIFE
We proudly serve Ottawa and try to provide a fun place for everyone to see live music, play games and have some laughs with family and friends but much to our surprise, it appears as though our reach extends far beyond what we thought was possible. Sure, wizards from Montreal, Toronto & Vermont visit us for our pinball tournaments, international students studying in our city stop by to blow off some steam & we have hosted bands from Japan, The UK, France & all over North America but we recently welcomed 2 very friendly interstellar voyagers. 

Gork & Blip risked life and puppet limb in search of non-synthetic snacks & good times. We are so grateful that they stopped by & recognized what we do at House of TARG as a sign of life!

PS - Gork & Blip were also intrigued by the 5th Annual Ottawa Pinball & Gameroom Show taking place Sat Sept 19/ Sun Sept 20.

MORE ABOUT PHIL OSBORNE
Phil is a wonderfully creative animator, illustrator, toy maker & musician. He has performed at House of TARG in many different capacities, especially during Halloween. Check out his amazing art - everything he touches turns to gold... and foam insulation! Thanks Phil.
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