Can of Whupass 2023: Speak Softly & Carry a Slapstick
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Our signature event enters its 23rd year! Pop culture & gaming icon parodies duke it out in the ring! Cool prizes for all players! Find out why so many call this the Best Event at Gen Con!
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Will we be wearing masks? Yes. Would we prefer our players wear masks? Yes. Will we give you a hard time if you're not wearing a mask? No.
Something is amiss in the worlds of Disney; heroes are summoned to set things right. Join Rapunzel, Kida, Vanellope, Moana, The Beast, Aladdin, Flynn, and Arthur as they take on the villains!
Something is amiss in the worlds of Disney; heroes are summoned to set things right. Join Rapunzel, Kida, Vanellope, Moana, The Beast, Aladdin, Flynn, and Arthur as they take on the villains!
Somehow, DC escaped the ignominy when Marvel heroes were starring in campy television shows in the 80s. We fix that! Be part of a slightly less powerful JLA righting wrongs in their Justice Van.
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Will I be wearing a mask? Yes. Would I prefer my players wear masks? Yes. Will I give you a hard time if you're not wearing a mask? No.
When a city has to fight multiple super-villains, they respond the only way they can - with cannon fodder. Silly heroes meet deadly consequences & potential career advancement in this comedy game.
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Will I be wearing a mask? yes. Would I prefer my players wear masks? Yes. Will i give you a hard time if you're not wearing a mask? No.
For 16 years of real time, All-Thrills was a Gen Con staple: a story of golden-age public-domain heroes in a changing world one year at a time. This year, it finally ends on a November day in Dallas.
Can of Whupass 2022: Yeah, I'm Thinking We're Back!
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Our signature event returns! Parodies of pop culture and gaming icons duke it out in the ring! Cool prizes for all players! Find out why so many have called this "The best event at Gen Con!"
An alien invasion threatens the world! The only ones who can save us are a handful of television's greatest heroes. Remember heroes like Manimal, Exo-Man, & the Man from Atlantis? This one's for you!
Our heroes are hunted by the government, and then just when things don't seem like they can possibly get worse, an old friend arrives.
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Play a public domain Golden Age hero in the grittier world of 1962. Your actions will forever affect this game in future years. This game is very friendly for new players, but has been going on for 14 years and is set to end in 2020.
Our 21st running of this event is all grown up! Pop culture and gaming icon parodies duke it out in the ring! Cool prizes for all players! Find out why so many call this "The Best Event At Gen Con!"
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It's the only slugfest where good roleplaying increases your chance to win! Featuring character sketches from Gen Con and NASCRAG artist Bill Cavalier, color commentary from Dr. Phil and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and enough prizes to pay for your ticket several times over!
They were Fair City's strangest heroes before they vanished. Now, a half decade later, they're the only ones who can protect The Infinity Mitten. The tone is similar to Mystery Men or The Tick.
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The Auditioners return to Gen Con in 2019 after a 7 year absence. Characters range from a pacifist brick, to a blind super-speedster, to a ranged weapon specialist armed only with rubber bands. Together, only their unique skills can stop Termos from getting The Infinity Mitten and wiping out 22.7% of existence.
After discovering a powerful artifact desired by Demonic forces to bring victory in the next MOMENT the PC's rush to deliver to a secret Paladin Enclave in an ancient castle in Eastern Europe.
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After having located and secured a powerful artifact that is desired by Demonic forces the PC's rush to deliver it to a secret Paladin enclave in an ancient castle in Eastern Europe. However, contact has been lost with the enclave and it appears the mission may turn into a rescue. Hunted by Demonic forces across the globe, the Paladins' secret society has become not so secret... This event is set in an alternate reality present day where Demons, Christianity, and The Moment are all realities. This event, a sequel to last years successful event, A Climax of Painful Secrets, is a stand alone event with no knowledge of last year's event or of the book The Moment: Blood Bowl required. All players will get a choice of one of several Fog and Moon books free with their participation. Players are asked to bring a list of five skills that they themselves possess.
After discovering a powerful artifact desired by Demonic forces to bring victory in the next MOMENT the PC's rush to deliver to a secret Paladin Enclave in an ancient castle in Eastern Europe.
Description:
After having located and secured a powerful artifact that is desired by Demonic forces the PC's rush to deliver it to a secret Paladin enclave in an ancient castle in Eastern Europe. However, contact has been lost with the enclave and it appears the mission may turn into a rescue. Hunted by Demonic forces across the globe, the Paladins' secret society has become not so secret... This event is set in an alternate reality present day where Demons, Christianity, and The Moment are all realities. This event, a sequel to last years successful event, A Climax of Painful Secrets, is a stand alone event with no knowledge of last year's event or of the book The Moment: Blood Bowl required. All players will get a choice of one of several Fog and Moon books free with their participation. Players are asked to bring a list of five skills that they themselves possess.
Our heroes spent 1960 in a Soviet Gulag. At Gen Con last year, they escaped. Now they're back in the U.S. where an actual Nazi is President.
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Play a public domain Golden Age hero in the grittier world of 1961. Your actions will forever affect this game in future years. This game is very friendly for new players, but has been going on for 13 years and is set to end in only a couple more.
Set in the world of Neil Gaiman's novel, a group of gods are side-tracked in hopes of removing them from the conflict. Rules light, role-playing stressed.
Set in the world of Neil Gaiman's novel, a group of gods are side-tracked in hopes of removing them from the conflict. Rules light, role-playing stressed.
Our signature event enters its 20th year! Pop culture & gaming icon parodies duke it out in the only slugfest where good roleplaying increases your chance to win! Prizes for all players!
The dead are rising & want to eat your grains. America's favorite breakfast cereal icons star in this grim & gritty urban adventure. Role-playing and a sense of humor stressed.
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28 bowls later... The dead are rising, and want to eat your grains. Cap'n Crunch, Tony the Tiger, Count Chocula, and other cereal icons star in this grim and gritty urban adventure. Role-playing and a sense of humor stressed. This game is fortified with 8 essential vitamins and players.
A year after the apocalyptic dreams that began the Awakening, there's a hint that they may be coming true. Is the world ready? Are our heroes? A 2-round event. Winners advance based on role playing.
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Nearly a year ago, metahumans suddenly appeared among us, apparently triggered by dreams of apocalypse. Now, three days before the anniversary of the Awakening, a strange phenomena heralds another chapter for which the world may be equally unready. Indeed, our fate may rest entirely on the shoulders of eight individuals who are still learning what it takes to be heroes. Champions 2018 is a role-playing event. Winners will advance to the Sunday final based upon role-playing.
A year after the apocalyptic dreams that began the Awakening, there's a hint that they may be coming true. Is the world ready? Are our heroes? A 2-round event. Winners advance based on role playing.
Description:
Nearly a year ago, metahumans suddenly appeared among us, apparently triggered by dreams of apocalypse. Now, three days before the anniversary of the Awakening, a strange phenomena heralds another chapter for which the world may be equally unready. Indeed, our fate may rest entirely on the shoulders of eight individuals who are still learning what it takes to be heroes. Champions 2018 is a role-playing event. Winners will advance to the Sunday final based upon role-playing.
A year after the apocalyptic dreams that began the Awakening, there's a hint that they may be coming true. Is the world ready? Are our heroes? A 2-round event. Winners advance based on role playing.
Description:
Nearly a year ago, metahumans suddenly appeared among us, apparently triggered by dreams of apocalypse. Now, three days before the anniversary of the Awakening, a strange phenomena heralds another chapter for which the world may be equally unready. Indeed, our fate may rest entirely on the shoulders of eight individuals who are still learning what it takes to be heroes. Champions 2018 is a role-playing event. Winners will advance to the Sunday final based upon role-playing.
A year after the apocalyptic dreams that began the Awakening, there's a hint that they may be coming true. Is the world ready? Are our heroes? A 2-round event. Winners advance based on role playing.
Description:
Nearly a year ago, metahumans suddenly appeared among us, apparently triggered by dreams of apocalypse. Now, three days before the anniversary of the Awakening, a strange phenomena heralds another chapter for which the world may be equally unready. Indeed, our fate may rest entirely on the shoulders of eight individuals who are still learning what it takes to be heroes. Champions 2018 is a role-playing event. Winners will advance to the Sunday final based upon role-playing.
A year after the apocalyptic dreams that began the Awakening, there's a hint that they may be coming true. Is the world ready? Are our heroes? A 2-round event. Winners advance based on role playing.
Description:
Nearly a year ago, metahumans suddenly appeared among us, apparently triggered by dreams of apocalypse. Now, three days before the anniversary of the Awakening, a strange phenomena heralds another chapter for which the world may be equally unready. Indeed, our fate may rest entirely on the shoulders of eight individuals who are still learning what it takes to be heroes. Champions 2018 is a role-playing event. Winners will advance to the Sunday final based upon role-playing.
A year after the apocalyptic dreams that began the Awakening, there's a hint that they may be coming true. Is the world ready? Are our heroes? A 2-round event. Winners advance based on role playing.
Description:
Nearly a year ago, metahumans suddenly appeared among us, apparently triggered by dreams of apocalypse. Now, three days before the anniversary of the Awakening, a strange phenomena heralds another chapter for which the world may be equally unready. Indeed, our fate may rest entirely on the shoulders of eight individuals who are still learning what it takes to be heroes. Champions 2018 is a role-playing event. Winners will advance to the Sunday final based upon role-playing.
The 70s have arrived, promising peace & social change - if not for a suspicious war in Vietnam, a suspicious President, & the suspicious changes to the personalities of the rich & famous.
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The 70s have arrived, promising peace and social change... if not for a suspicious war in Vietnam, a suspicious President, and the suspicious changes to the personalities of the rich and famous. What's behind the mysterious actions of Hollywood's and Washington's elite? “B movie” heroics in a world of schlock and conspiracy. Roleplaying and paranoia stressed. And probably some beating-stuff-up.
The 70s have arrived, promising peace & social change - if not for a suspicious war in Vietnam, a suspicious President, & the suspicious changes to the personalities of the rich & famous.
Description:
The 70s have arrived, promising peace and social change... if not for a suspicious war in Vietnam, a suspicious President, and the suspicious changes to the personalities of the rich and famous. What's behind the mysterious actions of Hollywood's and Washington's elite? “B movie” heroics in a world of schlock and conspiracy. Roleplaying and paranoia stressed. And probably some beating-stuff-up.
It's late spring 1983. Delta Flight, Canada's most junior super-team has been tasked with making a return trip to the great northwest to help with yet another problem. Role playing stressed.
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It's late spring of 1983. Delta Flight, Canada's most junior super-team has been asked to return to the great northwest to answer a call for help from the princess of the north woods. It seems there is trouble again at that mine. It's action, adventure, mystery and maybe a little romance on the fringes of the Marvel Universe. Role playing stressed over game mechanics.
It's late spring 1983. Delta Flight, Canada's most junior super-team has been tasked with making a return trip to the great northwest to help with yet another problem. Role playing stressed.
Description:
It's late spring of 1983. Delta Flight, Canada's most junior super-team has been asked to return to the great northwest to answer a call for help from the princess of the north woods. It seems there is trouble again at that mine. It's action, adventure, mystery and maybe a little romance on the fringes of the Marvel Universe. Role playing stressed over game mechanics.
It's late spring 1983. Delta Flight, Canada's most junior super-team has been tasked with making a return trip to the great northwest to help with yet another problem. Role playing stressed.
Description:
It's late spring of 1983. Delta Flight, Canada's most junior super-team has been asked to return to the great northwest to answer a call for help from the princess of the north woods. It seems there is trouble again at that mine. It's action, adventure, mystery and maybe a little romance on the fringes of the Marvel Universe. Role playing stressed over game mechanics.
Something is amiss in the worlds of Disney; heroes & heroines have been summoned to set things right. Rules light, roleplaying & puzzle solving stressed.
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Something is amiss in the worlds of Disney; heroes and heroines have been summoned to set things right. Join the Mad Hatter, Mushu, Olaf, Pumba, Tinker Bell, Phil, Nick Wilde, and Vanellope von Schweetz as the sidekicks become the heroes of their own adventure! Rules light, roleplaying & puzzle solving stressed.
Something is amiss in the worlds of Disney; heroes & heroines have been summoned to set things right. Rules light, roleplaying & puzzle solving stressed.
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Something is amiss in the worlds of Disney; heroes and heroines have been summoned to set things right. Join the Mad Hatter, Mushu, Olaf, Pumba, Tinker Bell, Phil, Nick Wilde, and Vanellope von Schweetz as the sidekicks become the heroes of their own adventure! Rules light, roleplaying & puzzle solving stressed.
Dealing with the fallout from the Red Court "vanishing," you found a nest of Fomor. You've rescued some hostages, but where is their base? Gaming in the world of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files.
Dealing with the fallout from the Red Court "vanishing," you found a nest of Fomor. You've rescued some hostages, but where is their base? Gaming in the world of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files.
Our heroes have once again escaped from the direst of peril. But will they make it back to Miller's Grove this time? Who are we trying to kid. Rules light, humorous role-playing stressed.
Our heroes have once again escaped from the direst of peril. But will they make it back to Miller's Grove this time? Who are we trying to kid. Rules light, humorous role-playing stressed.
Relocated witnesses are found dead in mysterious circumstances before they can testify. The FBI team that specializes in tracking down super powered serial killers will be tested on many fronts.
Relocated witnesses are found dead in mysterious circumstances before they can testify. The FBI team that specializes in tracking down super powered serial killers will be tested on many fronts.
Relocated witnesses are found dead in mysterious circumstances before they can testify. The FBI team that specializes in tracking down super powered serial killers will be tested on many fronts.
Relocated witnesses are found dead in mysterious circumstances before they can testify. The FBI team that specializes in tracking down super powered serial killers will be tested on many fronts.
Human Experimentation! Roy Dennison, aspiring blogger, knows the location of an ARGENT lab. He'll tell the location, if the heroes bring him along. Will the heroes agree & give him the exclusive?
Human Experimentation! Roy Dennison, aspiring blogger, knows the location of an ARGENT lab. He'll tell the location, if the heroes bring him along. Will the heroes agree & give him the exclusive?
Human Experimentation! Roy Dennison, aspiring blogger, knows the location of an ARGENT lab. He'll tell the location, if the heroes bring him along. Will the heroes agree & give him the exclusive?
Think of the things that scare you most, especially as a child. Those fears NEVER leave! Think you can deal with it NOW?
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Everyone has something they are afraid of. It can be something ordinary that only scares you, or something that everyone fears. Childhood fears are the worst for they NEVER leave. Can you face your fears and overcome the evil that is causing you to relive them? Role playing stressed!
Think of the things that scare you most, especially as a child. Those fears NEVER leave! Think you can deal with it NOW?
Description:
Everyone has something they are afraid of. It can be something ordinary that only scares you, or something that everyone fears. Childhood fears are the worst for they NEVER leave. Can you face your fears and overcome the evil that is causing you to relive them? Role playing stressed!
Think of the things that scare you most, especially as a child. Those fears NEVER leave! Think you can deal with it NOW?
Description:
Everyone has something they are afraid of. It can be something ordinary that only scares you, or something that everyone fears. Childhood fears are the worst for they NEVER leave. Can you face your fears and overcome the evil that is causing you to relive them? Role playing stressed!