Friday Events

Tired of playing in someone else's sci-fi sandbox? Make your own! The hard sci-fi RPG Diaspora has a unique collaborative system for the creation of a network of star systems. In this session, players will create and flesh out the Cluster of star systems that will be used in the subsequent four hour slot, Diaspora: Left to Your Own Devices. Rules will be taught.

Come and play! If you have never played I will teach. If you have played before I have all the expansions to mix it up.

A full moon rises in the midnight sky casting a faint glow on your camp. You know what awaits your party of hunters out in the forested shadows. You're hunting a pack of one of the most feared creatures known to man...Werewolves! Do you have enough Faith to conquer your Fear? Custom game board, miniatures, terrain and supplies provided.

In the Lord of the Rings LCG you take on the role of the many heroes in the epic trilogy and cooperatively face the many challenges your quest has laid before you. It will take teamwork, cunning, and a bit of luck to overcome the challenges that the forces of shadow have laid before you.

The ghost of MacGregor walks. Flee the castle! Easier said than done unless you have the right key for each door. A simple game with which to start the convention. No system knowledge required.

Munchkin now comes in eleven different flavors, with several expansions and three themed boosters. We'll be playing whichever genre the players choose.

This is a variant of Settlers of Catan. You will start the game with camp sites in Africa but they won't last long, so you'll need to explore other parts of the world and establish new camp sites. If you know Settlers, I can teach this variant to you.

This is a preparation seminar for those playing in the roleplaying games of the same name later at the convention. If you do intend to play in these games and wish to bring your own character, please attend this seminar as to make sure character and back stories and objectives mesh. This seminar is also useful for those playing in the game and wish to use the pre-generated characters, but want to select one of the 9 available at a more relaxed pace. Advanced knowledge of Pathfinder RPG required.

Be a Mystery Agent! EXPLORE a fully interactive dreamworld! RECEIVE a competitive benefits package! FIGHT against ************ NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Applicants should meet the following criteria: Willingness to experiment; Excellent personal hygiene; References from ************; Prior demonstration of excellence in related activities; No history of arachnophobia or other mental illness. Sound like you? Then come work for Lacuna Corporation, where we PAY YOU to sleep on the job!

Build rail lines across North America to complete tickets and get points. This is an easy and fun train game to get your convention going. Beginners welcome.

Blackmorn Manor is home to an evil entity - as would any domicile with such a name. Your objective is to evict the entity, but beware. If your courage fails you will become a minion of the Evil One. No previous system knowledge required.

Fun and frolicsome chariot racing, with miniatures! WE WHO ARE ABOUT TO BE LOUD SALUTE YOU! This year we will have a nice new stadium to play in, with plenty of Hello Kitty fun! Play as many individual races as you like! Each running of this event is a complete tournament.

Fast-paced miniatures game set in alternate WWII 1947. The Axis and Allies have discovered alien tech and a new power source allowing them to create new and powerful weapons to win the war. Beginners welcome.

Kingsburg is a game of resource management and city building. The king has assigned you and your opponents to oversee his most distant provinces. The work is grueling and thankless. But if you can prove yourself to the king with your talents, he may give you a place at his side. You have only five years to rise above your counterparts and prove your worth! Beginners welcome.

Dodge eagles, collect food pellets and try not to get stuck at the bottom of a lemming pile on your way to proving your clan of genetically engineered lemmings has the best cliff-jumping technique. Rules taught and beginners welcome for this light hearted tactical race game.

Casual format. Multi-player format that pits three players against one. The Archenemy uses an extra deck to activate diabolical plots to destroy his enemy. Required materials: Please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

"Live your life a 1/4 mile at a time!" Light up the tires and test your racing skills as you rocket down the drag strip in your very own Top Fuel dragster while competing in a 16-car Eliminator event. Enter the world of "NHRA Drag Racing." Custom game board, miniatures, terrain and supplies provided.

Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirls. What did you think it stood for? Go on capers and collect toys to win. She who retires with the most toys (and pool boys) wins.

Build rail lines across Europe to complete tickets and get points. This is an easy and fun train game to get your convention going. Beginners welcome.

In Anima Tactics you take control of a group of powerful individuals as you clash to decide the fate of Gaia. Will light prevail and peace and harmony be brought to all the people or will darkness win and bring Gaia into a new age of pain and sadness? That decision is up to you. Come and pick your side and help usher in a new world.

This is your chance to sell cars like Henry Ford. Try to determine what cars the public will want and invest your money in building these cars. Be careful. If you produce too many cars that don't sell, you could end up like Denny Hecker instead of Henry Ford. This is a Martin Wallace game that has become very popular. The game does not normally take 4 hours but it will take some time to teach. Beginners welcome.

It's a slumber party at the Srota's house! But strange happenings are ruining these suburbanite girls' dreams. It's up to you and your team of investigators to find out why. Inspectres is player-driven storytelling, is rules-light, with roleplaying and legal fun emphasized, "Inspectres--Fighting the forces of darkness so you don't have to." Beginners welcome!

There's trouble right here in Nobles, Arizona. That's trouble with a capital "T," and that rhymes with "D," and that stands for . . . dinosaurs?! Yeah. It's a long story, pardner. This here's a yee-haw yarn involving a band of bandits, a chest-pounding chase, and the final fate of a fetching filly named Donna Nesbitt. Oh, and barrels of bullets graciously given new homes in roving reptilians, to help those cranky critters rest a spell.

"Bring us up, periscope depth. I see them. Freighters heading towards England. Flood torpedo tubes one and two!" Come and try your hand as a submarine commander, or lead your convoy across the pond using the Axis & Allies War at Sea Miniature game rules and figures. All pieces are provided, and rules will be taught so no experience necessary.

Space is lonely and vast, filled with unsuspected wonders and truly unpleasant surprises. In this hard sci-fi RPG, you have a ship, and you have each other. You also have a cluster of star systems to explore and exploit. Are you ready to take responsibility for your own FATE, and face a series of challenges - some of your own making, some from rivals, and some simply dealt by the cold hard hand of the universe? Rules will be taught.

Like a greasy lummox, the Dungeon Circuit returns! You're a Contestant Adventurer in a humorous fantasy game show, and the producers want survival and hucksterism. How long can you survive deadly traps, monsters and each other? How many ridiculous products can you sell? Can you keep the brand-new studio audience applauding your heroism, or even keep alive? Fame and contract bonuses await you! Beginners welcome!

Casual format. Uses combination of Vanguard cards and Planechase deck for free-for-all Magic fun. Check website for rules (www.tcgamefest.com) or see judge the day of the event. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Retreating from the crumbling Western Front in Poland, September 1939- the famed Polish 10th Mechanized Division, known as the Black Brigade for their black leather long coats and black berets, falls back toward the city of Lwow. In their way stands the tough German 1st Mountain Division. Miniature gaming experience a plus.

THRILL to a tale of danger and suspense! Be AMAZED at the wonders of the MYSTERIOUS Hollow Earth! SEE our intrepid band of unlikely explorers cheat death time and again! Will they escape the nefarious clutches of the savage Lizardmen, or be rescued in time by the nubile Amazons? Tune in to find out! Be prepared to overact - effusive pulp-fiction roleplaying encouraged! Beginners welcome.

Your interverse ship survived an attack from the Others, but all the crew was killed. Luckily, the ship's computer was able to reconstitute all of you after your autonomous avatars living in Grand Detour fled from their enemies via one of the ship's gates. Now, your crew has decided to rescue the townfolk from the invasion backed by the Others. Beginners welcome.

Big Box Expansion to basic Runebound 2nd Edition. Will teach new players.

Almost 200 years ago, a sahuagin army swarmed out of the Aegean Sea to overrun Athens and triggered the Second Crusade. The armies of Europe were able to drive the fishmen out of the great city, but it was a bitter lesson for the proud people of Athens. Now the Athenians maintain a watchful eye for any clue of a new invasion. For this reason, the city hires a band of adventurers every spring to explore some coastal caves where the sahuagin came ashore in order to keep the city safe. Your group has earned the tremendous honor of conducting this year's search. There hasn't been any sign of the sahuagin since the last days of the Crusade, but there have been reports of strange noises in those caves over the winter...

The Pathfinder Society has been named recipient of a large manor to establish a lodge in the Northern Region of Cheliax. The society has long wanted a lodge here but laws forbid it unless property was given. However the estate has a good amount of debt and this must be settled before possession is taken. That and regional politics makes this a difficult negotiation. Players may bring their own 20 point standard 9th level characters but must choose an alignment (any is legal) to play. Build characters with "diplomatic abilities" and save some of your gold for bribes. Back story will be assigned based on alignment. Note: This is not a "Pathfinder Society" module. Advanced rules knowledge required.

It's all about the music, man. It's about becoming famous. It's about the chicks and the drugs. It's about burning bright and dying young, leaving behind a legend! This GMless game is about iconic rock and roll glory and unwholesome lunacy from the road crew. It's about golden gods rising to fame and falling back into addiction, stupidity, and squalid failure. Beginners welcome. Mature players: drugs, language, sex.

You have learned of the location of one of Yellowbeard's treasure hoards. Fortune awaits. A low-level adventure of brawn and brain.

A spectacle unequaled since the days of Ancient Rome! Build a monster out of Play-Doh and send it into the arena to fight to the non-toxic death. Last creation standing wins, but there are also prizes for Bravest Monster, Creative Design, and Most Artistic. Join the mayhem at one of Con of the North's longest-running events! Play-Doh provided.

The elves of Solduron have long known the dragon Deathcloud sleeps somewhere deep in the Whispering Forest, but for decades none have seen her. That all changed three days ago when Deathcloud appeared and destroyed an elven outpost. Now the elves need heroes to journey into the Whispering Forest, rescue captive elves, and put an end to Deathcloud once and for all. Hunting Deathcloud is a 4th edition D&D adventure for 18th level characters, and some experience is required. Pregenerated characters are provided, or bring your own! Some system knowledge helpful.

Casual format. 3 rounds of Swiss. Also known as EDH (Elder Dragon Highlander). Required materials: Please bring your own Commander format deck (99 cards, only 1 copy of any card except basic lands, 1 general, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Officially sanctioned tournament. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum + optional 15 card sideboard). Please check www.wizards.com for current legal cards for deck, or see judge the day of the tournament. Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

This is the continuing exploration of the Arctic Continent. Your group has set up an ice-covered base camp outside the dome. You've met the natives; you're not sure if they're friendly or hostile. They haven't killed you yet, though. Now you need to explore the volcano. Problem: the natives think it's a god. Knowledge of setting helpful but not necessary.

A Pathfinder Society Module Designed for levels 1-11. On Golarion, the Pathfinder Society is an organization of explorers, vagabonds, sages, and treasure hunters determined to plumb the depths of the darkest tombs, and collect relics and lore from bygone ages. Every member shares one common dream: to contribute to the Pathfinder Chronicles, printed editions of secret lore coveted by the Society wherein only the most impressive finds and bravest exploits of the Pathfinders are immortalized. The specific adventure is decided by the table - all legally available scenarios will be on hand, so come on over, pick a scenario, and play!

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for 1st level characters. In your first mission as a Pathfinder agent, the head of the Grand Lodge sends you on a number of missions throughout the metropolis of Absalom, pitting you against traps, thieves, and even an unruly devil, all in the pursuit of knowledge. In Service to Lore is the first scenario in the three-part "First Steps" campaign arc. It is followed by Part II: To Delve the Dungeon Deep and Part III: A Vision of Betrayal. All three chapters are intended to be played in order.

The American Civil War was in its infancy and the popular view was one quick battle and the war would be over still held sway in both the North and the South. In preparation for the Federal Army's Manassas Campaign Union Forces attempt to take the Potomac Crossing at Seneca Falls held by Roberdeau Wheat's 1st Louisiana Special Battalion on July 14th, 1861. http://centurionswargaming.blogspot.com

Brave adventurers, the call has gone out once again! Dare to delve into the depths of Mad Halistar's halls seeking fame and fortune or at least...to survive... Bring your own characters, level 9-11 or pregens will be provided. Basic rules knowledge required.

An adventure for 1st-level goblin characters. The Licktoad tribe has stumbled upon a great treasure-fireworks! Unfortunately for them, the goblin responsible for the discovery has been exiled for the crime of writing (which every goblin knows steals words from your head). The Licktoads' leader has declared that the tribe's greatest heroes must venture forth to retrieve the rest of the fireworks. In order to prove themselves the bravest, the PCs must complete a series of dangerous dares. Once they've proven their mettle, the adventure is just beginning.

British and German squadrons clash in this famous naval battle.

Collect the souls of the damned to make sets for points. Watch out for your fellow collectors. When hell freezes over, the game ends.

As the governor of one of the King's provinces, defend your territory from hordes of barbarians, goblins, dragons, and the undead. This building and resource-management game is fast-paced, but easy to learn and a lot of fun. Basic game concepts are easy to master and all experience levels are welcome.

Casual format. Multiplayer format that pits three players against one. The Archenemy uses an extra deck to activate diabolical plots to destroy his enemy. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Come explore a toy dungeon filled with magical treasures guarded by spiders & dragons. You never know who you might find to help you on your way (Was that Nemo?). Game system is extremely simple. A fun first gaming experience for your little girl. Note: Mothers do not need to register for the game to attend with the daughter(s).

Take a chance on a game still in prototype phase. Players will be firefighters on ladder 62 truck. Play as Tommy, Lou, Franco, Sean, Mike, or Jerry. Knowledge of TV series helpful.

STAR FLEET BATTLE FORCE is a fast-paced starship action card game. Compare the weapons cards in your hand to the ships in your Battle Force and launch your attack. The enemy responds with jamming, maneuvers, wild weasels, and damage control in a fierce effort to stay alive and counter-attack. The Federation, Klingons, Romulans, Gorns, Tholians, Kzintis, and Orion Pirates are in your Battle Force and ready for action.

The fun of Rummy tiles with the magic of UNO.

"Attention humans. I am Cryptosporidium of the planet Furon. This planet is now a property of the Furon Empire. Dominate this!" The year is 1957 and human life is about to change forever as intergalactic visitors invade Earth. MIB and Alien factions face off in the rural heartland in hopes of completing their assigned objectives. Game boards, miniatures, terrain and gaming supplies provided.

Do you have the mettle to go from chump to champ? Strap in, power up, and hang on. Shoot everything in sight in the Grinder. If you happen to die, well shucks, then grab a BIGGER mech and come back in. This event will run Fri and Sat in 2 hour slots. A running total for kills by player will be kept. Stay for all or some. New players welcomed and aggressive gameplay is encouraged. Open to all.

The world of HEROICA was a peaceful place of culture and beauty. Now overrun by monsters and in turmoil, the fate of the world now hangs by a thread. Join the heroes and free HEROICA!

Casual format. Multi-player format that pits three players against one. The Archenemy uses an extra deck to activate diabolical plots to destroy his enemy. Required materials: Please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Bid for monuments, pharoahs, rivers, gold and other things in Ancient Egypt. This is a fast-moving and entertaining game. Beginners welcome!

What will your City State be remembered for? Its magnificent scientific accomplishments? Its beautiful buildings? Its brilliant Guilds? Its large military force? You decide. And if you don't win you can try again until you get it right because we've got 2 hours and each game takes 30 minutes. Familiarity with the game preferred, but not necessary.

Sure you can paint minis but can you do it in a half hour? Each contestant will have a half hour to paint their figure. Figures, paints and brushes are provided. Painted figures can be entered into the Painting Contest if figures are completed before 12:30 pm on Saturday. For questions contact Kathrynhmccarty@gmail.com.

Play the part of a Saturday morning cartoon character! This is an easy-to-learn, fast-paced RPG that is more fun than a barrel of "Instant Martians: Just Add Water"! This will be Superheroes versus Super Villains.

Zombie Gauntlet is back with new, fast-action, easy-play rules and even bigger zombie hordes! Slow zombies, rager zombies and huge mutant zombies all stand in the way of your survivors as they try to reach the gated safe zone through streets infested with the walking dead. Do you have what it takes to survive the gauntlet?

You have been given a quest---to seek the Holy Grail! But if ye do doubt your courage, or your strength, come nae further! For Death awaits ye all--with nasty big pointy teeth! The classic SPACE GAMER scenario from 1981 returns. Coconuts optional. Silly sense of humor required. You have seen the movie, right?

The Darkspawn are coming, and Arl Bryland of South Reach needs your help to save his people. Jump into the world of Dragon Age and explore an untold story of the Fifth Blight. This adventure is designed to introduce players to the rules and mechanics of Green Ronin's AGE system. Pre-generated characters will be provided.

In a hypothetical scenario based on the movie ALIENS, players will control all the Marine characters in an all-out, fully-loaded mission to find and kill the ALIEN Queen. Based on the board game, action figures will be used instead of the normal pieces plus most Expansion and Optional rules.

Adventurers from Golarion find themselves transported to Barsoom - the Martian world of John Carter. Will they be able to rescue Dejah Thoris from the evil clutches of the Mastermind of Mars in time to stop the destruction of Martian civilization? Level 5 pregens provided, or bring your own Pathfinder hero level 4-6. Beginners welcome.

Captain Artemis Falconer and hard-drinking pilot Zebulon Crabbtree are stuck on the Rim with a rickety Firefly, an unpaid crew, a rich passenger in a big hurry, and a pick up delivery job that's too good to be true. Part 1 of a 2 stage Serenity roleplaying game with premade characters. You're welcome to play either or both sessions. Part 2 is SAT18-22. Age 18+, Familiarity with Firefly/Serenity required.

Time to move out of your folks' basement. First one to do it amongst your slacker friends gets bragging rights. But once you break down and end up moving in with your slacker friends, well who will turn into the cool, mellow roommate and who will be left as the stressed-out, unfun wanker? Adult themes pervade - 16 years and older. Beginners welcome, rules will be taught.

In the 1920s opportunities abound for those with no fear, at least that is what the Colonel keeps spouting. He has an opportunity, all you have to do is show up. Fast-paced. Derelicts provided.

Join the Lee Brothers and their supernatural team to battle dinosaurs in the Labyrinth. Taoist priests, a young werewolf, St. Giles vampires, and more unite against dark magicks in the shadows of underground tunnels of metropolitan St. Paul, MN. Come experience a cinematic adventure in the Dresden universe. For more info, see dresden.choy.net. Beginners welcome!

Like a greasy lummox, the Dungeon Circuit returns! You're a Contestant Adventurer in a humorous fantasy game show, and the producers want survival and hucksterism. How long can you survive deadly traps, monsters and each other? How many ridiculous products can you sell? Can you keep the brand-new studio audience applauding your heroism, or even keep alive? Fame and contract bonuses await you! Beginners welcome!

These are grim times for those of the old faith. A rider from King Olaf has arrived this night in Earl Hrolf Godarson's mead hall bearing a stern command: convert to the new Christian faith, or face the full might of the king's wrath. As servants of the Norse Gods, darker powers, or perhaps no master beyond yourself, you must fight for your beliefs or die trying. Mature players.

Remember when superheroes had muscles upon muscles, highly improbable poses, and grimaced an awful lot? Return to those bygone days of the '90s when image was everything. There will be plenty of bad attitudes, big guns, and enough time travel paradoxes to make your brain hurt in this easy-to-learn roleplaying game. Very easy/no experience needed

It's a hardscrabble life here in old man Karna's tenement, but all of you band together like a family and get by any way you can. Karna has always talked about a hidden treasure, but only now, on his deathbed, has he finally revealed the missing key to you. He mumbled something about dwarven ghosts, true, but the real problem will be getting into Earl Loroud's domain. This event ends at 11PM.

Soyuz think you can rise to become Party Chief in time for Mayday parade, Comrade? If you can avoid getting sick, or being tried as enemy of people, you might. Or, we may have space in cattle car for you--free ride to Siberia--is lovely this time of year. Don't be glass-nosed--welcome glasnost! Don't wait for KGB to come knocking on door--sign up for Kremlin event today! Will teach the rules.

Evil lingers in the Kingdom of Hungary. The innocent and defenseless have become its victims. Enter the Kingdoms of Legend where the Greek gods are real and you are the heroes that shape the history of Earth in 1415. An introductory adventure.

Casual format. Uses combination of Emperor and Archenemy formats. Check website for rules (www.tcgamefest.com) or see judge the day of the event. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

The Juggernaught was originally designed as a colony ship. The crew and colonists were carried in stasis while the computer brain of the ship was programmed to defend it against any threat. An accident of unknown circumstances killed the crew and colonists; the computer brain was perverted from a mission of defense against any threat to one of seeking out challenging opponents. No experience needed to play.

It's been 25 years and multiple alien invasions since good old Miskatonic University was leveled. A spy plane fly-over has revealed something may have survived right under the noses of the Deep Ones that swarm the city. You get to bring it back!

Why is it fences these days don't have any compassion? You find a nice little piece of paydata and all you're trying to do is get paid, but this guy just doesn't want to listen to how much work it took to get this! Hang on a second, did you just see something crawling through the garbage strewn through the alley? Pregens will be available, but feel free to bring your own Shadowrun character.

Sam and Dean investigate a series of murders in upper New York. When headless bodies are uncovered, could an ancient evil be at work? Play Dean, Sam, Bobby or Bela. Beginners welcome!

An island is sinking due to a volcanic eruption. You have to get as many people as you can to a safe island, but many dangers await you. Serpents, whales, giant squid, and sharks OH MY! This is the newest version of Survive and the Giant Squid expansion will be used. Rules will be taught, beginners welcomed as well as wily veterans.

Welcome to the Freecity of Greyhawk, gem of the Flanaess. In the Old City stands an abandoned tower, nearly forgotten in time. Rumors say long ago a demon-worshipping sorceror lived in the tower, but recently strange voices and moans have been heard coming from the tower. Can a brave party of adventurers explore the tower and bring an end to the demonic utterings? No previous system experience required.

Minneapolis, October, 1997. Your firm has been hired to look into the disappearance of a local college student. She was last seen at a haunted house in the warehouse district, the Old Soap Factory, which boasts "true terror for adult thrill-seekers." Your early digging makes you think more is going on than meets the eye. Time to gather your team and head out to uncover the secrets behind the "haunted" house.

Assault on a wizard's tower in the underdark. Players take on the roles of a degenerate derro dwarf character party. Cooperation will be difficult, as each is afflicted with a different form of insanity. Madness and mayhem may follow! Straight ahead, old-school hack & slash with opportunities for entertaining roleplaying! Minimal gaming experience and some maturity preferred. Sense of humor welcome!

In War of the Ring you will take on the forces of good or the forces of shadow and decide the fate of Middle Earth. This miniature game uses Games Workshop's finely sculpted Lord of the Rings figures and lets you bring many of them together for large battles. You will need tactics, cunning, and a bit of luck to overcome your enemy and win the day.

General Hood is in rapid pursuit of Major General Schofield's retreating Union army attacked at Franklin, TN. At sunrise on November 30th, Union forces quickly formed a defensive line of works. Around 4:00 pm, the Confederates launched a frontal attack against the Union line. This battle is an example of the impact of innovation in warfare. Repeating rifles will be in action in the contest. Regimental scale. Rules will be taught.

You, dear one, have the opportunity of a lifetime! Amass a fortune beyond the dreams of avarice as you construct a railroading empire that will stand the test of time! Astound your friends! Crush your rivals! Play with crayons! Have some track-building, goods-delivering fun with the popular Empire Builder series of train games. Many variants will be available for your enjoyment. All aboard! Knowledge of the Empire Builder series needed; specific rules will be taught.

Bring your painted Warhammer 40K or Fantasy army, grab an opponent and spend the evening battling on themed tables provided by Terrain Specialties. You can join in this event at any time throughout the evening and play one-on-one, multiplayer or Apocalypse games. A great opportunity to test your 40K army before Sunday's Rogue Trader Tournament. This event runs until midnight.

Monsters, yay! Come and play Avalon Hill's classic fantasy wargame of movement and recruitment on the Masterboard and combat on the Battlelands. Please note: This is the old "pink box" version, not the new Valley Games edition. Please know the terms "Masterboard" and "Battlelands" before signing up.

Things keep disappearing from shops and locked houses. People are missing. Something is definitely wrong in the city. The latest clues lead into the sewers. Can you solve this mystery? Your reward could be great, but failure could mean your death. Original AD&D 1st edition, characters will be provided. Rules will be taught.

The Chez game gets even weirder when all the roomies are Cthulhu cultists. Collect slack and madness points while going to your dead-end job and dealing with a variety of friends.

Run a plantation in pre-revolutionary Cuba! Harvest and process your crops to ship abroad or sell at home. Maybe you can bribe the right legislator to help your cause! Rules will be taught.

It's been a hot, dry summer, and folks have been gettin' a mite touchy. Then one afternoon it all comes to a head, as three factions fight it out in the streets of Dutchman's Creek. Fistful of Lead is a quick-moving miniatures skirmish game. Easy-to-learn rules, flexible action.

Do you have the mettle to go from chump to champ? Strap in, power up, and hang on. Shoot everything in sight in the Grinder. If you happen to die, well shucks, then grab a BIGGER mech and come back in. This event will run Fri and Sat in 2 hour slots. A running total for kills by player will be kept. Stay for all or some. New players welcomed and aggressive gameplay is encouraged. Open to all.

Casual format. Multiplayer format that pits three players against one. The Archenemy uses an extra deck to activate diabolical plots to destroy his enemies. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

This popular game needs no description. You should know the rules.

Sure you can paint minis but can you do it in a half hour? Each contestant will have a half hour to paint their figure. Figures, paints and brushes are provided. Painted figures can be entered into the Painting Contest if figures are completed before 12:30 pm on Saturday. For questions contact Kathrynhmccarty@gmail.com.

We all remember the adventures of our favorite 1960s and 1970s heroes, but whatever happened to them afterwards? They got old. Really, really old. Nowadays, you live in leisure in a luxurious retirement community, but when a sinister force threatens to destroy the world you can't stand by and do nothing. You may be past your prime but you still have what it takes, occasionally. There are kid-friendly characters, but there will be some adult themes. Some knowledge of 1960s and 1970s heroes is a plus.

Three nights ago, an old house near campus burned to the ground. The next night, a beloved local bookstore went up in flames. This morning, you found your favorite coffeehouse ablaze - now it's personal. Three fires in three nights can't be a coincidence, so now you are on the hunt.

Officially sanctioned tournament. Required materials: please bring your own Standard format deck (60 card minimum + optional 15 card sideboard). Please check www.wizards.com for current legal cards for deck, or see judge the day of the tournament. Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Casual format. 3 Rounds of Swiss. Also known as EDH (Elder Dragon Highlander). Required materials: please bring your own Commander format deck (99 cards, only 1 copy of any card except basic lands, 1 general, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Opposing forces surprise each other in the dead of night. Can you use surprise, searchlights, and guile to take down the enemy "before they do unto you" in this deadly game of chess? Unique night combat rules will be used. This event will end at midnight.

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for 1st level characters. In your first mission as a Pathfinder agent, the head of the Grand Lodge sends you on a number of missions throughout the metropolis of Absalom, pitting you against traps, thieves, and even an unruly devil, all in the pursuit of knowledge. In Service to Lore is the first scenario in the three-part "First Steps" campaign arc. It is followed by Part II: To Delve the Dungeon Deep and Part III: A Vision of Betrayal. All three chapters are intended to be played in order.

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for 1st level characters. You venture for the first time into the massive haunted dungeons beneath an abandoned siege tower in the deadly Cairnlands, where you will experience firsthand the true dangers of being a tomb-delving Pathfinder. This is the second scenario in the three-part "First Steps" campaign arc. It follows Part I: In Service to Lore. All three chapters are intended to be played in order.

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for 1st to 7th level characters. The Decemvirate sends members of the Pathfinder Society to the decaying city of Ardis. Tasked by the Society to look into the fate of Absalom's former Master of Blades what they find will lead to exploration, diplomacy, murder, haunted pasts, and tragic love. Can the PCs stop the rampage of the Midnight Mauler before he kills again? The Midnight Mauler is an exclusive adventure to be run only by 4-star GMs and Venture-Captains for its first year.

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for Levels 1–5. Tasked with escorting a group of goblin prisoners from their camp to civilization for interrogation by the Pathfinder Society, you must protect them not only from the beasts and hazards of the wilderness, but themselves.

The Seven Years War is beginning to wind down in continental Europe. The French Army under duc de Broglie have gone on the offensive and invaded the British Allies of Hesse. The Grande Arme has connected with the Army of the Lower Rhine and has moved into a favorable position against Ferdinand's Hessian Forces. Seeking to push the Hessian duc de Broglie leaves Chevalier de Muy Corps defending Warburg as the Grande Arme pushes further into Hesse. Has Ferdinand found the weak link in the French Position. http://centurionswargaming.blogspot.com

A group of adventurers stumble upon a keep full of riddles and puzzles - filled with fabulous prizes if you're good enough. Note: this adventure consists of roleplaying and logic puzzles but very little fighting. Pre-generated characters that have complex interpersonal relationships will be provided.

A strange find in 1867 may help the small Minnesota town of Forestville with its efforts to secure a rail station. The recent discovery of Mystery Cave has added a curious tourist destination for intrepid visitors. Governor Marshall has assigned a small survey team to investigate the cave because the end of the Civil War and the growth of the railroad have created a huge demand for jobs and ore.

Dungeon diving of a different style. Get into the dungeon, grab the treasure, and get out before the other players. Sort of like UNO meets D&D, but more evil.

You are a giant monster on a rampage in Tokyo. Your destructive feats earn you glory in the form of Victory points. It is a fast-paced, dice-rolling board game of mass destruction. "B" movies come to life in the palms of your hands. Rules will be taught, beginners welcome.

Casual format. Multiplayer format that pits three players against one. The Archenemy uses an extra deck to activate diabolical plots to destroy his enemy. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

"To some, it ain't no game." Well, it's filled every year it's been run, and there's no tradition like the Waffle House tradition, so come on by and see what everyone's been talking about since 2003! More rigs, more dead-end jobs, and more red-headed stepchildren named Darryl, run by a guy who's been attending NASCAR races since 2005 (do not doubt his "street cred")! Do not bring young 'ens to this game! Mature players (18+) only.

It is every gingerbread man for himself in a mad dash for the border. And if you have to snap a few ginger limbs to save yourself, well...that's the way the cookie crumbles. Plushy gingerbread men will be used. Beginners welcome.

The Resistance is an interactive roleplaying game where a group of rebels in the far future tries to find and stop the spies who are trying to sabotage each revolutionary plot they hatch. You are a rebel or a spy among rebels, and the rebels have to find the spies before it's too late while still carrying out missions. This is the perfect game for the sly, the loyal, the mysterious and the sinister with betrayal and acts of loyalty every 5 minutes. So if you can keep a secret - or be deceptive enough to discover them - come join us! Ages 15+ preferred given intensity and need to focus on deception.

In a hypothetical scenario based on the movie ALIENS, players will control all the Marine characters in an all-out, fully-loaded mission to find and kill the ALIEN Queen. Based on the board game, action figures will be used instead of the normal pieces plus most Expansion and Optional rules.

Bikes, babes, bustin' a$$ and beer now that's the life. You and the rest of your local chapter of the motorcycle club, the Tire Wolves, are headed to the Sturgis Bike Rally. You want to meet up with the original chapter to help protect the founding 7 of your club. Word has gotten out that the Hell's Angels are looking to let the air out of your tires for good. No rules knowledge necessary

Do you have what it takes to explore deep space in search of honor, prestige, and, of course, money? Join your crewmates on board the C.O.T.N. Narwhal as you adventure in deep space! Battlestations! is a science fiction roleplaying game integrating character actions with spaceship actions that splits the difference between roleplaying games and board games. Ability to roll 2D6 upon command, rules will be taught!

Like a greasy lummox, the Dungeon Circuit returns! You're a Contestant Adventurer in a humorous fantasy game show, and the producers want survival and hucksterism. How long can you survive deadly traps, monsters and each other? How many ridiculous products can you sell? Can you keep the brand-new studio audience applauding your heroism, or even keep alive? Fame and contract bonuses await you! Beginners welcome!

Unexplored star systems always promise untold wealth. But the system that the crew of one far trader is currently exploring has shown the other side of the balance sheet. There is nothing of value here. Until they detect the Other . . .

"Just another day in the 'Nam", who the hell says that? "Just" another day in the 'Nam is like saying "just" another day in Auschwitz. You're a member of the elite 101st Airborne, and having been in country for eight months you are counting down the days. You're considered short timers, but then again nothing is short in the 'Nam, especially the nights. Hopefully, we can just make it through another week. Mature role players only (18+).

Casual format. Uses a combination of Vanguard cards and Planechase deck for free-for-all Magic fun. Check website for rules (www.tcgamefest.com) or see judge the day of the event. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Last year, your party escaped certain death in the temple. Now, you are hired to return. Your party must bring back an ancient artifact to bring balance back to the plague-ridden city. AD&D 1st Edition. Pre-generated characters provided or bring your own 3rd to 5th level character. Some system knowledge helpful.

Those of you who like Settlers will like this fascinating variant. This is Settlers of Catan in the American West. You'll turn in your commodities to build covered wagons. You'll move your covered wagons to places you want to establish towns. You'll also build trains and rail lines to move goods to other players' towns. NOTE TO PUBS: Game system is actually Settlers of America: Trails to Rails but it will not fit in the database. If you know Settlers, I can teach this variant to you.

For as long as anyone can remember, people have said the woods west of Strasburg along the eastern border of The Seven Princes are haunted. These rumors are surely fueled by the many wolf packs in the area, but hardy adventurers like yourselves know that the ghost stories are pure folly--or are they?

London, sometime in the future. The rich have gotten richer, and the poor (that's you!) worship at the shrines of glitter and glamour. There's a movement sweeping through town, promising revolution, but they're probably just as corporate as everything else you see. But hey, you're sick of playing it safe. You've got illicit tech and the power to use it. Time to go shake the city and see what falls out.

The Licktoad goblins of Brinestump Marsh have stumbled upon a great treasure, and the greatest heroes of the tribe must venture forth to retrieve it! But first, you must prove your mettle to the tribe before facing the dangers of the marsh. This is a 1st-level adventure in which the players are a horde of malicious and murderous goblins. Please visit webegoblins.blogspot.com for more information. No rules or setting knowledge required, beginners welcome!

Ever wanted to kill your family? Here's your chance. The goal of this dark little game is to make each member of the family you're given as miserable as possible and then kill them off. Includes one expansion. Beginners welcome.

Munchkin now comes in eleven different flavors, with several expansions and three themed boosters. We'll be playing whichever genre the players choose.