Miscellany: Pop-A-Shot Pop-Up game review

I was looking to entertain people at a "March Madness"-themed convention, and the Pop-A-Shot Pop-Up game fit the bill perfectly. It's a portable, folding version of the arcade-style basketball game you see in man caves and rec rooms across the country, so you can take it to some remote location and set it up in about a minute. It doesn't require power and works outdoors, but it's not built to withstand the elements.

Some other downsides: for about $180 off of Amazon, the Pop-Up is not exactly cheap, yet there is quite a bit of assembly required (took me a couple hours with hand tools and an occasional extra pair of hands):

The Pop-A-Shot was a hit at the convention. Generally, the game was durable, although it was somewhat less stable than anticipated, with the rim moving slightly after each shot. The electronic scoring functioned properly, but the small speaker was difficult to hear against the din of the convention. All in all, it was well worth the money for all the smiles it generated.