Thanks everyone!

The Pitstop Crew sincerely thanks everyone for all the well wishes on our 1st anniversary. It was really warming to see both new faces as well as regular Pitstoppers turning up at the cafe to join in the celebration.


New faces to join in our celebration...


As well as folks that have been to the cafe since its early days

I was really hoping some of the regular folks would pop by to join in the celebration...

and we were not disappointed...


Mun, PL and MJ. Hope you gals enjoy the game of Hansa.


Gift of sparkling juice from Nadnut and Shen

See the cute looking guy beside Nadia (the pretty girl holding the wine)? Check out his left face profile here

They were the few groups that we actually teached the game Puerto Rico. When else is a better time to play our favourite game together on this special day! They sure are getting better!


Time for some Puerto Rico action!

We got a nice birthday cake to celebrate the occassion.


First gen Pitstop Crew


Together with the second gen Pitstop Crew. They are supposely to be able to do hip hop dance too...


We got present from the crew too!


We make a nice stack of glasses to pour the sparkling juices...


but it didn't hold up and in the end it was spill all over the place...

I guess that truely represent what Pitstop Cafe is about, a place of overspilling fun and laughter!

With Christmas around the corner, we have more fun stuff coming your way, so do check back for more updates!

Pitstop Cafe, be part of the fun

astroboy

Pitstop 1 yr Anniversary (the story)

Caution: This is a highly emotional entry

My goodness, one year just passed like that. Come this 16th December, Pitstop cafe will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary! scrolling back the previous entries, it is really gratifying to see how Pitstop cafe has changed and grown.


everything from scratch


Getting things started...


almost there.. but not there yet...

From our negotiations with the contractors and authorities, to our first walk in customer , then to our first media feature, and to our revamp. From a sterile and plain walls to a graffiti filled and memory laden space.

From 4 idealistic and naive young entrepreneurs to 4 responsibility burdened youths.
The new year welcomes the holy matrimony of Astro and Eve, and the final semester from university for Tim and Mumu.

And likewise, fellow Pitstoppers who have been supporting Pitstop cafe throughout their university years, how would Pitstop cafe still continue to be part of their journey as they venture into the working society. From being eligible for students' night to being eligible for corporate night.....


A cafe of personality, possible because of all your support!

These are the exciting journey will unfold for both the Pitstop crew and you Pitstoppers. How will the story of Pitstop cafe continue as these four folks embarked on their new phase in life? How will we write the new chapter of Pitstop cafe?

Let me tell you how:

Pitstop cafe, just write on the walls.

Pitstop 1 yr Anniversary (the promotion)

To commemorate our 1 yr anniversary on 16th Dec (Sat), Pitstop cafe is pleased to announce the following promotions for the day:

Free Welcome drink
Double the Pitstop dollars for members
Single scoop ice cream at $1 (min. of 2 scoops)

So do pop by Pitstop cafe and be part of our one year anniversary celebration!

Pitstop Promo Nights

Yes! it's back! The Pitstop Promo Nights are back to allow you to think fun, have fun, sleep fun, eat fun throughout the week!

These different weeknights promo are specially catered for all you folks who need a break after a tiring hard day's work, long gruelling schedule at school, fun before clubbing and for whatever reasons you might have to stay fun and bubbly throughout the week!

So check these theme nights out @ Pitstop cafe!

Monday-Students' Night


cuz we are/were students too!

• 1 scoop of ice cream + free flow of drinks + free gaming throughout the night!
• Only: $8 per pax (upon presenting your student card)

Tuesday-Members' Night


A little token from us for your constant support

• Members play absolutely free! absolutely.....
• All others: Wait til you have your membership card

Wednesday-Ladies' Night


Only that Pink one plays for free

• Double scoop sundae + 1 free drink + free gaming throughout the night!
• Only:$8 per pax (upon proving your gender)
• All others: Wait til you are a Lady

Thursday-Corporate Night


Pitstop cafe is just a stone throw away from your office

• 1 scoop of ice cream + Free flow of drinks + Free gaming throughout the night!
• Only:$8/- per pax (upon presenting your business card)
• All others: When you start working

Friday-Students' Noon


perfect for a lazy friday afternoon

• 1 scoop of ice cream + Free flow drinks + Free gaming from 12pm-5pm!
• Only: $8 (upon presenting your student card)
• All others: Wait till you become a student

Pitstop cafe, always giving you even more

Old time classics

Recently manage to lay my hands on a unique collection of comic books...


Fist of the north star? Anyone read before?

If you like DC comics, do check out the complete 4 part limited series Cosmic Odyssey published in 1988. That is a whopping 18 year ago!

So for a limited time, this unique set of comics are available for reading at Pitstop Cafe.

Pitstop Cafe, always something special

The Pitstop Crew Feature Part 1-Carolin

Pitstoppers should realised by now that lotsa 'foreign-looking' face have been serving you, teaching you games and even the usual tonal quality of the 'welcome' has been different (not so out of tune).

Well, that's because we have imported a whole bunch of oommpa loompas to increase your Pitstop experience. These new Pitstop crews are specially selected, went through intense training. Throughout this period of time, we realised that these new crews all have certain 'special ability'.

We're gonna give you a feature of one of the crews, so stay tuned for more!

CAROLIN

This folk could hum to the latest R and B tunes and do some funky hip hop moves. She has a way with fellow Pitstoppers, making em' laugh, cracking silly jokes and teaching her favorite game 'Brainstrain'!


she is a real strain on the brain

Yea...do ask for Carolin when you pop by Pitstop cafe the next time, cuz she can really make you come as strangers and leave as friends. Oh.. did I mention that she has such great rapport with the folks that on their next visit, they practically hugged each other maciam they know each other for years!


For folks who prefer understanding their game in mandarin, ask for Carolin

Oh, and I must really say that she could adapt well in a place surrounded by meat chompers.Being the only vegetarian crew, she has equipped herself with tons of vegeterian stuffs.. she could whipped up vege porridge, vege mee and uh..vege lovers.. but when asked what's your favorite dish? she replied, 'oh, I'm a maneater!'


Roar! Chomp Chomp Chomp!

Maneater!?!? heard that? no wonder, Eve has been complaining that there are no many guys around... now we know where they have ended up. So do pop by at Pitstop cafe, to check out all our cool crews and their 'special ability'!

Pitstop cafe, there's a niche for everyone.

Tim

Pitstop Dollars

Some of you folks who have been to the cafe often must have rake in quite abit of Pitstop Dollars. Of course many of you have been wondering what all these Pitstop Dollars are for.

The idea behind Pitstop Dollar is that for every $5 spend you will be awarded with 1 Pitstop Dollar (PD) in your personal vault and using these dollars, you can redeem different stuff at Pitstop Cafe. This means you get to choose what you want!

For a start, the following items are up for redemption

Pitstop Rewards

• 10 PD Postcard Photo
• 20 PD Thirst Quencher
• 35 PD Double Thirst Quencher
• 20 PD 1 Hour of Gaming 20
• 25 PD Hot Mocha Capuccino / Latte
• 30 PD Single Scoop of Ice Cream
• 40 PD Chicken Delight
• 50 PD Jumbo Chicken Wings
• 65 PD Double Scoop Sundae
• 80 PD Ultimate Milkshake

Great yummy stuff available for redemption!

Fun moments and good times with your friends, Priceless. For everything else, there is Pitstop Dollars. Ok i know its lame, but do come and make use of your Pitstop Dollars today!

Do note that Pitstop Dollars is exclusive for Pitstop Cafe members only. So get started and get your Pitstop Mini on your next visit!

Pitstop Cafe, its all about Pitstoppers...

astroboy

Some more games

Its so great to be back home and i got back some games for the Pitstoppers to try it out!


Could have got more if not for the lack of luggage space

As for the Pitstop Crew, i really like to get some nice Japanese tibits during the stopover at Narita. Never expected the incoming flight to get delayed and i have to rushed to catch the outgoing flight.

Its ok, i know the crew would rather have me back soon rather than some beautiful, exquisite, delicious and yummy japanese snacks right???

astroboy

Pitstoppers Blah Blah Blah Beta

We are going to have an additional new blog! What is going to be different is that you can be a part of it!

Of course the question is why do we want another blog. One of the reason is to provide a way for Pitstoppers to share interesting stuff with each other. The other is also for us to share other funny stuff that we came across and might not related to Pitstop Cafe.

Anyway this project is still in beta phase and we will see how things work out. So if you have anything interesting, simply send an email to the following address and you will see it appear on the pitstoppers blog!



So if you have anything intesting, such as a joke, a funny incident or whatever blah blah blah, send an email and share it with other Pitstoppers. Send in either text or html format but attachements currently are not accepted.

We are Pitstoppers! Start the ball rolling

What you always ask for

At Pitstop Cafe, we offer a variety of great cool deals for our Pitstoppers to enjoy yummy bites while having fun with friends. A lot of people have been calling us to enquire what are our charges like. So read on as we share with you readers on the variety of game package deals available at Pitstop Cafe.

Indivdual Packages

Pitstop, $14.90
Stoping for a great meal? The Pitstop comes with a main course, soup of the day, a drink and 2 hours of gaming. Each main course includes a serving of salad and crinklet fries.


Juicy spring chicken


Tender grilled chicken chop. Comes in either teriyaki or black pepper sauce


A popular among Pitstoppers, the classic foot long fish and chips

Road Trip, $10
2 delightful scoops of New Zealand Premium ice cream and toppings of your choice. Add another drink and 2 hours of gaming, it is definitely going to be a sweet road trip.


Yummy New Zealand Premium ice cream

Twin Package

Cross Roads, $20
Take a break, have a nice snack. Cross roads come with a plate of finger food, 2 drinks and 2 hours of gaming for 2 person.


Choose from a variety of finger food

Group Packages

Fast Forward, $34
Get started fast! The Fast Forward comes with a plate of finger food, 4 drinks and 2 hours of gaming for 4 folks. Bring it on!


Jumbo chicken wings available too!

Road Block, $46
Take your pick of 2 yummy plates of finger food. Add another 6 drinks and 2 hours of gaming for 6 person. The formula for awesome fun.


Chicken delights! A popular among the Pitstoppers. Look at the generous serving!

Detour, $32
Only got time for a fast round of games? Take the detour. Comes with 6 drinks and 1 hour of gaming for up to 6 folks. Short but sweet!


A wide selection of drinks available

Extension of gaming hours is only at $2 per pax per hour. Basic gaming rates without package is $3 per pax for the first hour and $2 per pax for subsequent extension of gaming hours


Comprehensive selection of games

Great memorable fun with all your friends, Priceless

For everything else, there's Pitstop Cafe.

Pitstop Cafe, be part of the fun

astroboy

Gifts from the land of smiles

Guess what are in all those colored wrappers?


What happen to all the mentos

Instead of mentos, we currently have durian sweets. Special thanks to nadnut for the gift from her trip in Bangkok. Not only she got the sweets for the crew, she got enough to share with the rest of the Pitstoppers!

Can feel the love or not?

Pitstop Cafe, feel the love!

astroboy

Sweet nothings?

Having a conversation with eve one of the days at the cafe about a upcoming photoshoot.

eve: "eh for the photoshoot, the photographer say you wear contact lens better"

astroboy: "ok lor, quite troublesome hor"

eve: "who ask you have so poor eyesight?"

astroboy: "i nerd mah, read alot of books one ok. that is why now wear glasses. you got perfect eyesight must be because you don't study lar"

eve: "no lar, i also got a bit of short sightness, that is why i find you handsome..."

astroboy: "#@#$%!!!"

astroboy belting out his latest single again, "nobody likes me, everybody hates me, i gonna eat some worms....

Pitstop Cafe, getting personal...

Pitstop Evolution

While doing the design for the new batch of namecards, I can't help but feel how time have fly by. Pitstop Cafe will be turining 1 year old in 1 month time!

So have you kinda of wonder how the name Pitstop Cafe came about? Here's the story...

Once upon a time, back in September of 2005, 4 merry folks decided to come together and embark on a journey to start out something. Sitting on a square table and babbling nonsense, a vision appear...

"To create a cosy environment where friends come together and have an enjoyable time together through fun activities and great yummy stuff!"

So they hunted around the beautiful sunny island to accomplish their vision and finally settled in a nice cosy shophouse near the river area.

"So what should we call it?"

"How about DejaBrew? Since we brew coffee anyway"
(DejaBrew actually was an earlier name for a pub that we thought of doing but somehow it didn't materialise)

"Or how about TreeTop Cafe since we are so high up here!"

"So normal, must act cute abit! Lets call it Kimoki cafe. I don't know what that means but it sounds nice!"

"eeks, that so kinky!"

None seem appealing so the 4 folks of the square table wonder, wonder and wonder. From the sunrise till the cows finally come home but nothing comes to mind.

Then suddenly one said, "How about Pitstop Cafe???"

Lightning strikes, mountain crumbles and the sea parted. The faces of these 4 folks glow.

"That is it! The perfect name! A destination that all will come. They will rest well here, have great fun and recharge themselves from the tiring world. It will be so Right up here!"

And so they craved the words in stone blocks...


The very first logo design

Inscribe was 7 magic numbers, 3572005 which in leetspeak means est2005 or establish in 2005.

There you go, a crappy but rather accurate presentaton on the origin and logo of Pitstop Cafe.

Susequently more colors are added to the logo to reflect the 3 unique color stripes of Pitstop Cafe. A concept designed by a good friend of ours.


The 3 colors sure brighten up the logo design!

As we work towards the vision, Pitstop Cafe become a really nice and fun place with all the support from all you great Pitstoppers. From having a graffiti wall, doing mentos experiment in our balcony, to taking part in boardgame competition and having a game arena, it was lots of fun!

Even little stuff like our Penguins and Pepper and salt holder make the cafe really interesting.

and so we change our tagline to something more relevant...


The new batch of name cards with the new tagline, "Be part of the fun"


Normally we have a simple map at the back of the name cards...

As the year end approaches, instead of the same back design of a map, we have a 2007 calendar instead!


Something different for a namecard...

So if you folks like it, do grab the mini calendars on your next visit at Pitstop.

Pitstop Cafe, like what we always say, be part of fun!

astroboy

Game Review: Ticket to Ride

Yeah finally got some time to do a review on one of my favourite games, Ticket to Ride! I really enjoy playing this as well as sharing this game with the folks that come to the cafe. It is easy to setup, the rules are simple, it has a nice theme and most of all it is so much fun to play! In my opinion, it is definitely a much better introduction to eurogame compared to Settlers of Catan.

This group is the first time playing this game and they will be showing you how simple and fun the game is.


The game is enjoyable for group of 3 to 5

In this game, everyone owns a train company in the US. So as a train company the objective is to connect up the various cites by railway.


See all those tracks and cities, you got to link them up!

Every player will have various missions which require them to plan a route to connect up the cities...


So if you can connect up the 2 city you get 12 bonus points, if not then a 12 point penalty for you!

You get to collect train cards on your turn and using the train cards you get to build the railway tracks.


Different color train cards are required to build parts of the railway tracks


but it is not easy, each time the most you can collect is 2 cards


once you got the right cards, you get to build your railway tracks!


and you get points for building the tracks too. depending on how long is the track, you are rewarded accordingly

Since you can choose either to collect train cards or build tracks, this game require careful planning. Spend too many turns collecting cards and your evil friends will claim your routes and you end up having to build a circle line just to reach your destination. Build to early and too fast and you deplete your resources!


as the game progress, tension increases as each player claim more and more tracks

You will have to plan on the fly as your routes might be claim by other players before you even build them. Do you notice another interesting about this game? There is no dice involved! One of the important characteristic of most eurogames.

The folks like the game so much that stay for dinner and proceed to another session of the game!


playing Ticket to Ride Europe edition


which is a more advance edition which allow players to build tunnels and railway stations


things can get so exciting that you can't stay seated!


definitely a fun and enjoyable session!

Ticket to Ride comes in 3 different editions; America, Europe and Marklin. Each new edition introduce new different gameplay elements. Yeah and at Pitstop Cafe we got all the 3 editions!

Someone should create a new edition base on our world class transport. It will be so much fun trying to connect different locations via MRT, LRT, Buses, etc. Players can build ERP gantries to divert one congested areas to another. Elite players can even implement clever stuff like the "Flag the Bus Early" campaign. It will be so damm fun!

So come to Pitstop Cafe and have a Ticket to Ride experience!

Pitstop Cafe, your destination for fun

astroboy

Pitstop Mini

I believe most of you folks have receieved Pitstop Cafe membership card, aka the Pitstop Mini. It really brighten our days when you guys tell us that you like our unique membership card!

For those who have not gotten the card yet, imagine a card smaller than your usual credit cards and with a nice glossy black surface, swee!


front of the card. The background looks familar right?


back of the card. can anyone guess what is shown in the background?

What is cool about this card is that it doesn't require you to pay any membership fee at all! Just consolidate a bill of above $100 within a month and the card is yours!

So what are the benefits for our Pitstoppers? We have lots in store for you...

10% discount on total bill

15% discount on your birthday and a free postcard photo on your birthday

10% discount off purchase of merchandise at Pitstop Cafe

Special promotion with participating merchants

But wait there is more...

Every $5 spend earns you 1 Pitstop Dollar which can be accumulated to redeem for free gaming hours, yummy treats and so much more!

And hold on, I am getting breathless but there is still more!

15 Pitstop Dollars credited to your account immediately!

Some folks are saying that we are crazy and i think we are. But we know we exists because of your continuous support and we strive to give you folks the best value and experience by putting the best in what we do. So close your eyes, touch your heart...eh can feel the love or not?

Be a Pitstopper today. Be part of the fun!

Pitstop Cafe, we love Pitstoppers!

astroboy