TSR’s multi-player boardgame tournament which was so popular last year will be held again at GENCON XII. 256 players in 3 rounds. Judges will be Tom Christiansen and Paul Karczag.
The Le Mans is the most grueling of all auto races. This game accurately portrays this as it pits a field of 22 cars (two drivers each) against one another in an 8 hour marathon. Cars used are from the 76, 77, and 78 Le Mans races. There will be Class A and Class B competition. This event is extremely realistic.
GDW’s simulation of the Battle of the Coral Sea taken one step further. Two teams of 3 players try to seek and destroy their opponents. Only the referee knows where everybody is, and even he can't predict the weather.
A Superhero isn’t just a high level fighter! Be a comic book superhero (or superheroine) using your own characteristics to determine your player character’s abilities.
A small band of villagers must retrieve a valuable box of the “Ancients" from a destroyed city named La Angelos. Cryptic alliances, mutated animals, and old — but intact “Ancient” killer machines try to thwart the determined group of 8 adventurers.
This seminar is directed at dealers and potential dealers who are already in or about to move into boardgames. miniatures or role-playing games. Mark Kilbert Compleat Strategist of New York) will share his over 5 years experience with the nation’s largest store of its kind.
Chivalry & Sorcery has developed its own following over the years. Edward Simbalist will discuss why this is so and answer any questions about the game.
Find out what you will be playing next year, 5 years from now and during the next millenia. Gary Gygax gives this seminar on the future of AD&D and other fantasy games.
As advertised in the Dragon, TSR Periodicals is sponsoring a large miniature painting contest. Bring your miniatures to the TSR Periodicals booth where they will be displayed in glass cases throughout the convention. Judging will take place Saturday
Sponsored by the Great Plains Gamers and Ray Johnson whenever you have nothing going you might want to get involved in a miniature battle. All periods will be played sometime during the convention.
The title of this AD&D adventure and the fact that it is
based on parody of a famous novel are the only clues to what’s in store for you in this dungeon.
First session of the GW tournament judged by Jake Jacquet (Co-Designer of Gamma World). 8 players with two players advancing to the Finals (1:00 PM Sunday).
Three gamemasters combine their talents in bringing you this 72 player underwater AD&D tournament. Finals for this tournament will be held at 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Sunday.
On Friday, 12 teams consisting of 9 players each will enter the first round of the AD&D Open. Three of these teams will progress to the semi-finals in the afternoon. Only one of these teams will progress to the Finals on Sunday. Team results will be posted in the Game Registration Area. Molinaro Hall D-101 will be the meeting area for judges and players. Judges will escort players to playing areas.
Three game-masters combine their talents to present this 48 player GW/MA tournament. Monsters and artifacts taken from both games. First round starts at 9:00 AM and continues to 1:00 PM. Second round begins at 7:00 PM and continues to 10:00 PM. Final round is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday.
On Friday 12 teams consisting of 9 players each will enter the first round of the AD&D Open. Three of these teams will progress to the semi-finals in the afternoon. Only one of these teams will progress to the Finals on Sunday. Team results will be posted in the Game Registration Area. Molinaro Hall D-101 will be the meeting area for judges and players. Judges will escort players to playing areas.
The Lawful-Neutral Drymodan has invited and paid high level magic-users of all alignments to install their favorite trick, trap or device in his dungeon as a test for potential members of his army. For the experienced, clever AD&D player.
TSR’s long-popular miniatures rules for the age of fighting sail, played the way they were meant to be played for maximum enjoyment and realism — one captain per ship.
Three Game-masters team-up to present this 48 player GW/MA Tournament. Monsters and artifacts taken from both games. First round starts at 2:00 PM and continues to 6:00 PM. Second round begins at 7:00 PM and continues to 10:00 PM. Final round is from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday.
Most people don’t understand the great improvements in weapons that occurred during the American Civil War. Many units started the war with smooth bore muskets and ended it with rifles or even repeating rifles. This had an important effect on tactics and casualties. Actual firearms will be displayed.
John Prados (Designer of Third Reich and Panzer-krieg) presents this seminar on the trend toward larger and larger games, how this trend affects the hobby and what to do about a game that is out to eat your game room.
Hobby Gaming & Military Miniatures Division of the H.I.A. Organizational Meeting
Description:
This meeting, restricted to representatives of manufacturers and distributors, will lay the groundwork for a new division of the Hobby Institute of America, to better represent the gaming hobby in that organization.
A Superhero isn’t just a high level fighter! This event uses the attributes of the players themselves in determining player characters in this superhero/supervilian role playing game.
Lou Zocchi (Designer of Luftwaffe) gives a seminar and demonstration game on this extremely accurate World War II aircombat miniature game. If you are interested in World War II aircraft — especially fighters — this is for YOU.
What could be more enjoyable than an entire day refighting the battles of Napoleon? If 25mm Napoleonics is your cup of tea (or bottle of cognac) this is for you.
On Thursday 12 teams consisting of 9 players each will enter the first round of the AD&D Open. Three of these teams will progress to the semi-finals in the afternoon. Only one of these teams will progress to the Finals on Sunday. Team results posted in Game Registration Area. Molinaro Hall D-101 will be the meeting area for judges and players. Judges will escort players to playing areas. Entrance Fee: $1.00. Prizes: Winning Team will receive trophy plaques. All finalists will receive a Dungeon Module (TSR Hobbies).
Avalon Hill’s desert warfare game. The 1st round will be single elimination. The winner of the 2nd round will be determined by points. Please bring a copy of the game!