Whether your 1st or 360th Morton's List Quest, EACH one's your 1st. Forget the past; kick off this legendary Gen Con with a random real-life experience!
This event is open to educators, librarians, & hobby retailers. It will provide training using games to increase patronage, develop community & help kids achieve. Includes seminar tracks led by expert presenters, manufacturer presentations & demos. A closing panel will be held from 5-6. In order to particiapte in event you must purchase the Educator/Librarian/Retailer Package which includes 4-Day badge, free games, supplies & exclusive offers.
If you haven't played Nuclear War, you haven't blown up the world yet! Rules will be taught by Rick Loomis. Wild and crazy game - easy to learn and play.
There are marauding beings injuring innocents around the area. You must patrol the area to find out who they are and what the situation is, and if possible, bring a stop to it. Also of note, some of the injured people don't appear like themselves any more.
Join the local Dawn Patrol group, The Indy Squadron for non stop games prior to the start of Gen Con, If you haven't played before no better time to learn. This is a WWI air combat game which has been at every Gen Con since Gen Con I.
One night about two months ago, hundreds of bolts of lightning destroyed a monastery dedicated to the Iron God, Krosar. Peasants believe that Krosar destroyed his own monks as a punishment for hoarding treasure instead of maintaining spartan lives. So far, no one has dared to explore the catacombs, so the monks’ ill-gotten treasure may still be there for the taking.
It's time to implement Phase Five of your group's Thirteen Part Plan for World Domination: Set up a base. Or beat somebody up and steal their base. Can you shake the system without attracting a bullseye? Set within the MMORPG City of Heroes/City of Villians and using characters from the Pinnacle Server. Pinnacle, Where the REAL Villians play!
On the eve of the zombie apocalypse the president was flying towards Cheyenne mountain when all contact was lost. Your elite team must go in and attempt a rescue.
Play Zombies!!! in a 3-D format, buildings and places are in scale with the figures so be ready to get out there and kill some Zombies. Some minor rule changes to make game play faster and also fit with the 3D format.
We all know that a gathering of geese is a gaggle and a gathering of crows is a murder! Well what do you call a gathering of gamers? A STINK of course. With that, every year for the past 6 years, we the Indianapolis Mavens, have brought our fine forumites a wonderful event. Filled with thrills, spills and of course SWAG! Come to THE Original Wednesday Night event!
Swatting Mayflies with Sledghammers, Manty, Peep and Andermani forces have simultaneously stumbled across one of the Silesian liberation squadrons! With no formal coordination between them, they have to stop the Sillies from scattering to the winds and spreading dissension! Plenty of exploding starships for everyone!
There are thousands of graves throughout the United States. Some possibly in your own backyard. What if one day, for some reason, the Dead rose up and began to walk the Earth. Where would they go? What would they do? What would they eat? Heh heh heh... they'd eat YOU! Braelun presents, in full 1978 fashion, Dawn of the Dead, based on the George A. Romero film. Can you survive?
Play Zombies!!! in a 3-D format, buildings and places are in scale with the figures so be ready to get out there and kill some Zombies. Some minor rule changes to make game play faster and also fit with the 3D format.
Western action using d12 combat rules. D12 Showdown is a hybrid of Injurius Games and General Glen's combat Rules For Toy Soldiers - play in our 54mm (Big!) skirmish game of Gunslingers, Warriors, Hombres and Cavalry.
Are you ready to take up the fight for the Good. Try this returning game in a 'Battle Royal' Good vs Evil style play. Quick and Fast play for everyone.
Are you sad that MC was canceled? So are we! Bring a 7/7/7 army from any faction and one map/dice/counters. If you miss us Wednesday night, look for us in open gaming on Friday night.
The ads make it all look so slick. “Bored with your humdrum existence in Fairytaleland? Then come experience the wonder of Happilyeverafter - and remember: what happens in Happilyeverafter stays in Happilyeverafter.†Notice how they don’t mention the seedier side of this pixie-dust paradise? That’s where you come in, ‘cause Happilyeverafter is your beat.
Featured in Virtual World Entertainment, Tesla II VR cockpits delivers adrenaline-pumping game action. From the moment you spot an opponent on your radar screen to the explosive battles, you are exhilarated. Enjoy the hunt for prey in a futuristic wasteland. BattleTech is not Hide and Seek, it's Seek and Destroy. New rounds start approximately every 10 minutes. Generic tickets ONLY.
Play the original US version. Qualifying event for the Ticket to Ride Game System Tournament. However, there is no requirement to participate in the tournament to play and rules will be taught. For the tournament you will need to play different variants of Ticket to Ride. See Puffing Billy HQ for tournament details. Semi-finals on Sat at 9pm followed immediately by the finals. Puffing Billy Ribbon Event.
Play the Europe version. Qualifying event for the Ticket to Ride Game System Tournament. However, there is no requirement to participate in the tournament to play and rules will be taught. For the tournament you will need to play different variants of Ticket to Ride. See Puffing Billy HQ for tournament details. Semi-finals on Sat at 9pm followed immediately by the finals. Puffing Billy Ribbon Event.
Meeples, meeples, everywhere. Your meeples need you to farm the land, claim the cities, and control the roads in this tile based game system. A basic but addictive game on how best to construct roads and cities to get the most power. Generics welcome.
Academy Games presents Conflict of Heroes a new fast-paced tactical board game series designed by Uwe Eickert. The first game in the series, Awakening the Bear! – Russia 1941-1942, takes you to the eastern front during Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of Russia. Many consider this time period to be the birth of modern warfare tactics that continue to be used and perfected by today's modern armies.
Enter the frenzied world of the international air traffic controller. Players will have to balance communication, practicality and knowledge of weather to advance their careers and garner promotions to bigger and better markets. The Island of Cyprus presents a unique challenge during the summer convention season.
Gather up your courage and come on over to play games with the Gamer Wenches. The third annual event will kick off just after the Forum Stink. We will have a variety of board and card games available for your enjoyment as well as the infamous Gamer Wenches.
This isn’t the stuff that legends are made of, but it will be a wicked little intro to WEGS! A party of foolhardy sword-n-sorcery heroes lay hidden inside the belly of a wondrous wooden pig that sits, as a gift, in the courtyard of the evil Troll King’s keep. As they await nightfall and their chance to sneak out and raid the castle from within, the party suddenly realizes they’ve forgotten one important thing: nobody packed the weapons! D'oh!
A game of paranoia, deception and mob rule. Fabulous at parties! A mind game in which a vengeful group of villagers must figure out who among them is secretly a werewolf (before it's too late). Each "night" the werewolves eat a villager, and each "day" the surviving villagers attempt to rid the town of werewolves by lynching one of their own.
It’s another day at the Wellsbury Group Home, your caretaker is out and the new "second chance" employee is taking you to visit your friend, Tyrone at the county prison... This game is in terrible taste, you will be outraged no matter who you are. This is an event for those who enjoy laughing at things that are socially unacceptable to be made fun of. We are terrible people, and so are you for playing this event. You have been warned.
Come and learn how to play the new fantasy RPG from Frank Brunner, co-author of the 3.5e Tome of Battle: Book of Nine Swords. Characters provided, rules taught, adventure assured!
Are you a rabbit? Interested in becoming a Mad Lab Rabbit? This will be a great chance to meet with other rabbits and discuss the events being held at Gen Con.
Come join us Wednesday night for an unmoderated hand held video gaming meet up. Bring your PSP, DS, DSi, or ANY hand held gaming system, and show off your gaming skills. Informal tournaments encouraged, and obscure systems WELCOME! Break out that Lynx or Wonderswan, heck, break out the Game Gear and show everyone just how old school you are. All hand held video game systems welcome.
A curious event forces a group of Victorian travelers to make a stop over in a western boomtown. Plagued by raids from the local Sioux Indians, the townsfolk’s vendetta grows to a boil - but what happens when the players uncover an unbelievable secondary culprit? Can they mitigate the situation before war breaks out? A nice mix of history and imagination...
Strange weather? Unusual sightings? Odd behavior? A small town in Michigan is exhibiting signs of Unknown activity and the heroes will have to stop it before it is too late.
NSDM’s political, military and economic role-playing game. You are the new administration. The scenario is: it’s the world as you know it today. So, can you solve the world’s problems? New issues and problems in every game.
Your blood enemy has been captured and is being held in a savage city in the mountains. You must raid the city and kill you foe before he gets himself killed.
The players find themselves in the City of Zobeck. A city in the heart of Blackmoor. Strange beasts have been disturbing the Kobold Ghetto. The players are hired by the nobility to help the guards clear the area of this menace.
Play any of the 18xx variants. 1856, 1835, 1870 and possibly others will be provided but bring any variants/kits would like to play as well. This event is a qualifier for the 18xx Tournament. Finals Saturday 6pm. See Puffing Billy HQ for additional tournament details. Puffing Billy Ribbon Event.
Race between destinations to amass railroad deeds and cash in this classic train game. The winner of the event will qualify to play in the finals on Friday at 6pm. See Puffing Billy HQ for tournament details. Puffing Billy Ribbon Event.
Come try this Empire Builder variant and become a rail baron in a Fantasy World. This is a Qualifying Event for the EBI Tournament with Semi-Finals Saturday at 6pm and Finals Saturday 9pm. However, there is no requirement to participate in the tournament to play. See Puffing Billy HQ for tournament details. Puffing Billy Ribbon Event.
Expand your colony through the building of settlements, roads, and villages by harvesting commodities from the land around you. Trade with other players, or at local seaports to get resources you might lack. The first player to achieve 10 points from a combination of roads, settlements, and special cards wins.
Ever dream of being called the most Munchkinly in the world? Ever believe it was true? Now is your chance to prove it! Come backstab your buddies. Two people will move on for a spot in the Semifinal round.
Come fight the good fight using fast play fantasy skirmish rules. Play either a few quick battles or take control of Warband and see how you fair throughout the weekend.
Based on Injurius Games and Meck Wars! Try out head to head play using any of our races from the D12F rules. Maybe your just looking to brush on your play before the tournament. No matter what your reason, try our newest game.
Are you ready to take up the fight for the Good. Try this returning game in a 'Battle Royal' Good vs Evil style play. Quick and Fast play for everyone.
No, this panel is not about Robert Heinlein, although his name might come up. Have you ever lived in or visited a foreign country where the change in culture was striking? Well, that's the feeling you need to give your character if he "isn't from around here." We'll discuss the "fish out of water" aspect of characterization, and how to use it for drama and comedy.
Horses can play a big role in fantasy fiction. Learn how to weave real details about horses into your story to make everything more believable and accurate. Panelists discuss reference material and how to add an element of the fantastic.
5-10K Fun Run (not a race). The event will be held rain or shine and the distance will be determined by participants. This event is for people who would like to get a morning workout, tour downtown Indianapolis, and meet other gamers. Participants should be able to run at least 5k.
New to the Shadows? Learn the basic rules of character creation, skill use, and combat. Test your skill in the Stuffer Shack when the cops come looking for you.
Ready to strap on your sword and shield "Old School" style? Do you have what it takes to survive more than a room of insta-death traps? Players constantly rotated in with one ticket getting you two chances in this streamlined, fast-paced adventure. Audience participation encouraged, so come play or just observe the massacre. Take some time to remember the gift that Gary Gygax shared with us all. All proceeds go to charity. Generics tickets ONLY.
Come try the game that started the Empire Builder series and become a rail baron in North America. This is a Qualifying Event for the EBI Tournament with Semi-Finals Saturday at 6pm and Finals Saturday 9pm. However, there is no requirement to participate in the tournament to play. See Puffing Billy HQ for tournament details. Puffing Billy Ribbon Event.
Can you be the one to build a galactic civilization of unprecedented glory and accomplishment? Settle and conquer worlds, explore space, and develop new technologies in this fast pace card game. This is the first round of the tournament qualifier.
Learn to play Ambush Alley! The Game of Modern Urban Ops through the mini campaign. Each day will be a different mission with the previous mission effecting the next.
Hoard magical treasure and pump up your skills for the next daring mission! Assail a necromancer’s mansion, escape a dark dungeon, break a siege, race across a high mountain pass, and subdue the caves of chaos. Great for families & pre-teens ages 9+. Each player is awarded a free pack of cards.
Learn the basic rules of character creation, skill use, and combat in this world of horror mixed with high technology and magic. Your team will be challenged by this introductory scenario.
Learn the basic rules of character creation, skill use, and combat in this universe of high technology. Select a body from a wide range of biological and mechanical shells then complete your assignment.
Learn the basic rules of character creation, skill use, and combat. Your character can then directly transfer to and play in any Classic BattleTech miniatures session.
Granada, 1278. The construction of the city of Alhambra has begun. Determine how the construction of the city will take place. Semi: Fri. 5:00PM. Final: Fri. 7:00PM
Those hairless monkeys are at it again! It's race-day once more at the lab and the six most gifted rats are being put to the test. What's at stake? Well, the winner gets a coveted pass to the breeding cage, but the losers are headed for cosmetic testing! The first rat to escape wins in this game for 3-6 players that incorporates both cards and tiles.
Keeper Jim has an escape on his hands. The circus monkeys have broken loose from their cages and made their way to the bumper cars. What do monkeys do when they have bumper cars, go after fruit of course. Keep your monkey from being disgruntled by spinning and racing to snatch the most fruit. When was the last time you got to play a board game with monkeys and bumper cars? Prototype game.
Build up your squad of Injurius Games Gladiators for the tournament on Saturday. Borrow any minis you need to play! Play in multiple qualifiers to try out different strategies!
Annual favorite... Triple-scale (Big!) Silent Death Red Shirt Smash. Sign up, grab a starfighter, and duke it out against up to 11 other players in this fast-paced, easy-to-learn space dogfight game.
In an alternate 1890, a crazed inventor starts his plan of conquest. Can your heroes stop his mechano-soldiers, or will the world see the coronation of the Clockwork Emperor? Steampunk adventure.
The New York Guardsmen are looking for help in rescuing one of their soldiers and they’ve asked for your help. Why you? Because the soldier is a spy in disputed territory, and the Guard cannot take official action. Can you reach their soldier and escort him to safety before his cover is blown?
When the messenger told Louis that he had inherited an inn, he had been excited. Little did he know the trouble he would be in for. Welcome to the Inn of the Feisty Wench, where tinderbox construction and mayhem are kings. Role-playing emphasized.
You've survived the Night of Fire, but the struggle has just begun. Now, just a few months later, winter has come fast and hard, and you have banded together with some like-minded folk to eke out the Long Winter. What choices will you have to make? How far will you go to survive? Experience story-driven role playing in the post-apocalyptic fantasy world where high fantasy is brought low.
As members of the Department of Super Human Investigation you have been asked to investigate a large number of disappearances in a small town. Your team is to question the locals and determine who or what is responsible. From What our organization has determined so far this may be the work of a Dark Spawn. The team should attempt to capture this individual if at all possible.
Create your own character, any kind of character, and watch as an insane GM custom crafts an adventure for your party on the spot with no preparation. Author of Instant GM from the RPGnow Best Sellers list.
The new Elves want everyone to "Live long and prosper," but that did not stop Warlord Aelaeron from capturing their entire "landing party." If the Warlord gains control of their powerful magic he could take over the entire world. Six Elves return to the spaceship that brought their ancestors here 14,400 years ago. It's swords and sorcery against phasers and force-fields.
The voice on the other end of the comm sounds desperate. The kind that pays well. Then he asked, "How much do you know about demolitions?" Bring your own Missions character or use one of our supplied pre-generated characters.
A little milk run like this should be no problem. Though, it sounds like you don't get much time. Non-lethal rounds and no legal complications makes these "security consultant" gigs the best in the Big Apple. Bring your own Missions character or use one of our supplied pre-generated characters.