Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

1955:The War of Espionage is two player board game published by Living Worlds Games (A Houston based game publisher) and was designed by Kevin G. Nunn (A Houston based game designer). While playing the game, players must maneuver their spy, manage their hand of cards and create combos to take control of three countries.

GM - Nicholas Vitek

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

7 Wonders is a strategy game for up to seven players. It is easy to learn and very quick playing, which will allow multiple plays during the time slot. Novice players will have time to learn the game and become proficient.

GM - Barry Brueggeman

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Android is a board game of murder and conspiracy set in a dystopian future. Detectives travel between the city of New Angeles and moon colony Heinlein chasing down leads, calling in favors, and uncovering the sinister conspiracy beneath it all. The detectives must balance their pursuit of the murderer against their personal lives and their inner demons.

GM - JD Merritt

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Close gates, fight monsters and (hopefully!) banish the Ancient One. This game will use several expansions, including Dunwich Horror, Kingsport Horror, and Innsmouth Horror, among others. Hence, familiarity with the basic rules is recommended.

GM - Alexander Henderson

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Follow the path of those who took this legendary Jules Verne trip around the world. Do it in less than 80 days and faster than your opponents and win the game. Win or lose, all will enjoy this game as you travel by train, boat, elephant, and balloon around the world.

GM - Rick Jones

Ever wanted to play as one of the Chaos Gods in the Warhammer universe? Here's your chance! Compete with your fellow unholy brethren and bring the Old World to its knees in an area control game where each Chaos God has a unique playstyle and victory condition. Can you win before the Old World can fight back against the forces of Chaos?

GM - James Lin

Minimum age: You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Come play Sid Meyer's Civilization the Game of "culture, politics, and warfare." The new fame and fortune expansion will be integrated into the basic game for even more options and playability.

GM - Jeremy Freeman

One of the most groundbreaking and influential games of all time, credited for inspiring Illuminati, Magic: The Gathering, and countless other classic games. As master of a unique alien race, your goal is to conquer five foreign planets. To accomplish this, you must make deals and recruit allies in your battles. What makes the game unpredictable and challenging are the special alien powers, which let you break the rules in your own unique way.

GM - Jeff Johannigman

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Diplomacy - the classic game of international intrigue and strategy, set in Europe circa 1900. Play as one of the major powers - England, France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Turkey, or Russia. Invade your neighbors, negotiate alliances, and stab your friends in the back when they aren't looking. The rules are simple to learn, but the strategy comes from knowing who to trust and when to betray them.

GM - Jeff Johannigman

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Dare you reign in Minaria? Many have tried to conquer this diverse land of Men, Trolls, Dwarves, and Elves. Few have succeeded.

Originally published in 1979 by TSR, this classic empire building game has a charm all its own and has managed to capture the imagination of players for over three decades. Each player controls a unique realm and attempts to use diplomacy and might to ascend to dominance.

GM - Wayne Fishback

Each player will assume the role of one of six major animal classes -- mammal, reptile, bird, amphibian, arachnid or insect. Each begins the game more or less in a state of natural balance in relation to one another. But that won't last: It is indeed "survival of the fittest."

GM - Wendy Fontenot

The original deck-building card game now with several expansions. This event supports two tables of 2 to 4 players each. Will teach rules to beginners. Expect to play several hands (at least 3; probably 5 or more) in a four hour slot.

GM - Brent Nall

Play BOTH duck! duck! rubber ducky board games - duck! duck! GO! Race your rubber ducky according to the directions on your movement card. Be the first ducky to touch all the buoys and get back to the finish drain to win! duck! duck! SAFARI! Ducktor Livingstone, the famed explorer, has made a most curious find deep in the heart of the jungle - animal duckies playing wild games! duck! duck! SAFARI! is FIVE games in one! Everyone that plays gets a free rubber ducky!

GM - Kevin Brusky

In Dungeon Lords, you play an aspiring Dark Lord attempting to get your Dungeon License from the Ministry Of Dungeons. Dig tunnels, build rooms, hire monsters, buy traps, and defeat those pesky adventurers.

GM - Alexander Henderson

Minimum age: You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Enter a universe of dominance... whether by firepower or economic might - both are going to be needed as you vie with others for control. Welcome to EVE a board game based on the popular internet computer game.

GM - Michael McCasland

If you thought Illinois politics was tough, just wait until you mix it up with outlaw racing in the mean streets of Chicago. The only rule that counts is who rules as the winner.

For your second race, you get to test yourself as a professional on the Formula 1 circuit at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Higher speeds and corporate endorsements don't change who you want to be smelling exhaust fumes at the end.

GM - Andy Blozinski

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Fortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger Game is a fast-paced game of cliffhanger pulp movie action. Search the world for lost artifacts using your wits and abilities to fend off danger at every turn in a quest for the ultimate reward of fortune and glory!

GM - Stephen Mcleod

Get ready for the real space race! Play the USA, China, Japan or others as you try to establish factories and harness the magical powers of zero gravity! Be the first to land or Mercury or Saturn! See the 'terrain' and topography of the solar system. The rules are maintained here under Files/living rules, or contact me at spacelonghorn at grantdavis dot net for a copy. The expansion will be available but probably will not be used due to time limits.

GM - Grant Davis

Minimum age: You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Build your railroad, haul your cargo, collect your money, but watch out for the dragons. Iron Dragon is Mayfair's fantasy railroad game set in a land of fantasy using the Empire Builder gaming system. Elves, Dwarves, Wee Folk and Catpeople will work as your foremen, giving you building advantages in different terrains. Be the first to build a railroad empire serving the far lands and hauling potions, wands, pipeweed and gold for the greatest profit.

GM - Rick Jones

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

"Bienvenidos a la Republica de las Bananas!" Junta is the game of power, intrigue, money, and revolution in a mythical (and legendary) banana republic. Four to seven players, as representatives of the ruling families of la Republica de las Bananas, connive, cajole, threaten, and ally their way to the fattest Swiss bank account. First released in 1975, this game has been a classic for over 20 years. Suitable for ages 13 and up. Sign up and have a blast! "Viva la Revolucion!"

GM - Stephen Hilderbrand

Khet 2.0 is a game like chess except with lasers! The players move their pieces and fire lasers to eliminate their opponent's pieces. The goal is to eliminate the opponent's Pharoah to win the game. The tournament will have two rounds of open slots. The top 4 from both slots will move to the final round. Please leave the final round slot open to participate.

GM - John Dorman

Khet 2.0 is a game like chess except with lasers! The players move their pieces and fire lasers to eliminate their opponent's pieces. The goal is to eliminate the opponent's Pharoah to win the game. This event is the championship round, which can only be advanced to by winning your initial round.

GM - John Dorman

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

It's good to be Overlord, but your subjects are plotting to remove you from the picture. You've decided to secure your power and eliminate them by sending your Executioner out to kill the first person he meets. Sadly, your Executioner is easy to misdirect. Once the axe starts swinging, not even the Overlord is safe! This APE game will be released at Gen Con, but you can play this gorgeous game full of memorable characters right now!

GM - Kevin Brusky

Klaaash was designed to be a thinking game, but has quickly become a fun game the whole family can enjoy. It is a combination of Chess, Checkers, and Chinese Checkers.

GM - Jacob Savage

Can you do it? It's only eight squares. The same size as a chess board. But can you reach your crown, grab it, and make it all the way back out of the maze before everyone else? Think so? Try Maze'D - Quest for the Crown and see if you can.

These games can play very quickly, so if tables are full, swing by and see if you can get in later. Winners in these rounds will be eligible to advance to the Sunday sessions!

GM - Mark Manning

This is the final round of play for the Maze'D - Quest for the Crown tournament. Only winners from previous rounds advance to this session -- do not preregister! Top four winners receive prizes!

GM - Mark Manning

The intermediate level of Maze'D - Quest for the Crown adds a level of complexity to the game. If you enjoy the beginning level game, try the next level up. Winners can advance to the final round to compete for prizes!

GM - Mark Manning

Memoir 44 tournament is a 3 round swiss with two high scores playing a championship. Players will play both sides, with a total flag decides and a figure kill will be the tiebreaker. NOTE: this is a nine hour tournament. Do not sign up for conflicting events on Sunday.

GM - Patrick Lee

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Storm Omaha Beach. Face a hoard of Soviets at Kursk. Command your forces in Operation Market Garden. This epic version of the fast, fun WW II board game pits two teams against each other. Each side will choose a Commander-in-Chief and 3 Field Marshals. Communications will break down, tough decisions will be made, good men will be lost, and history will be changed.

GM - David Donohoo

Looking for a smash and grab, beat up your teammates, and loot the monsters type of game? In Munchkin it's every man, woman, and child for themselves. You're welcome to work together but it almost always has a cost attached. Grab your Boots of Butt Kicking or your Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment and Loot the Room!

GM - Lynn Byrd

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Come one, come all and KILL THE MONSTER, STEAL THE TREASUE, STAB YOUR BUDDY IN THE BACK. Bring any boons you may have, and be sure to come prepared for any and all Munchkin shenanigans!

GM - Ryan Myers

Think you have what it takes to build a good economic engine? Outpost is a race to the top as players attempt to run their factories and colonists as efficiently as possible. Do you invest in more colonists, build more/better factories, or bid for the technologies that will bring your outpost to the next level? Be warned - no change is given for all purchases, so hone those mental math skills!

GM - James Lin

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Power Grid is a fantastic economic game for 2-6 players. Buying into more cities earns you more money when you power them, but makes your resources more expensive! I will run two games at two separate tables, so we can arrange newer players at a learning table. With even moderately-efficient play, we should be able to manage two games per time slot. Come learn the game currently ranked #5 overall on BoardGameGeek: http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/2651/power-grid

GM - Todd Derscheid

Minimum age: You must be 18 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Puzzle Strike is a deckbuilding card game that is actually played with chips instead of cards. Chips allow for ease of shuffling (i.e. in a bag) and faster gameplay. Come join this exciting puzzle fighting game where you try to fill your opponent's gem pile before he/she fills yours!

GM - Jeremy Freeman

Avalon Hill's classic game of building railroad empires. Run your train across the United States to make deliveries, use the proceeds to buy rail lines and work towards being the first to reach $200,000 and return to their home city. Easy to learn, fun to play.

For 3-6 players 10 years old or older.

GM - W Andrew York

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

You are a manager in a major rail and shipping company, striving to establish the best shipping lines over land and sea by laying rail, carving roads and commissioning ships. Find the most profitable cargo deliveries and build improvements that will keep your company one step ahead of your opponents. Wisely spending your custom dice will put you on the right track to making rail history!

Be among the first to play with the real bits for this long-awaited new APE game.

GM - Kevin Brusky

It's Friday night in Miss Kitka's Saloon, and all the usual folks are coming in for drinks, cards, and maybe to talk with a purty lady. Can y'all keep the customers happy and earn the most money to win? Join Origins Award Winning game creator Mike Mitchell for a fun preview of his upcoming card game. We'll probably have enough time to play 2 or 3 games during this time, so feel free to mosey on by any time to see if we have an open seat. Visit www.hawgleg.com for more info.

GM - Mike Mitchell

Giant Settlers of Catan returns again to Owlcon. Everything is bigger in Texas, even our Settlers sets. Come play on a set with 1 foot hexs and see if you really can make the longest road ever.

GM - Glen Bucher

Shadow Hunters is an epic battle between the Shadows and the Hunters, with the Civilians caught in between. Your task is simple: figure out who is on which side, and eliminate the enemies. Or, failing that, just attack people at random. Either way, it's a guaranteed good time.

GM - Cathy Befi

The original "traitor mechanic" board game with the Merlin's Company expansion; will teach new players to play the game. May be able to squeeze in two full games in a four hour slot.

Shadows Over Camelot is a unique collaborative game featuring a malevolent twist! As the incarnation of the Knights of the Round Table, you join forces against the game itself in an attempt to protect Camelot.

GM - Brent Nall

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

You rebel scum! Play the board edition of the classic video game. This is no scenario game this year. Instead, let's have a full-blown Brood War slugfest with all the pieces. No optional rules. Not for beginners: please be familiar with the rules, which you can find here. Note that this event will run into the next slot; please plan to stay for six hours.

GM - Grant Davis

Alan Moon's cross-country train adventure game. Claim routes across the United States, attempting to complete routes on your destination cards. Easy to learn and quick to play. Anticipate playing two complete games during the time slot.

For 2-5 players 8 years old or older.

GM - W Andrew York

Mysterious magical towers have sprung up all across the land, and powers all over the continent and even from another dimension are vying for control! Take command and seize control of your opponent's tower, or watch yours crumble before you. Help contribute to the development of a new and innovative card game in the process. Any and all feedback is welcome!

GM - Robert Berno

Players face off for control of the galaxy in the classic strategy game influenced by Settlers of Catan, Puerto Rico, and Axis&Allies. Compete on a custom galaxy map filled with surprises that will reward flexible strategies and create exiting new encounters.

It is suggested that players have played Twilight Imperium or a similar game before. Turns will be timed.

GM - Matt Drwenski

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Various quick playing games (30 minutes to an hour of play time.) Some of the games available will be Quarriors, Penny Arcade the Game - Gamers Vs. Evil, The Resistance, Lords of Vegas, 7 Wonders, Kragmortha, etc.

GM - JD Merritt

Days of Wonder publishes a wide variety of games that are good for a wide variety of gamers in a shorter amount of time. Games include Cargo Noir, Shadows over Camelot, Fictionaire series, Mystery Express, Smallworld (with expansions), Smallworld Underground, Ticket to Ride (with expansions) including the NEW Ticket to Ride Asia!

GM - Jennifer Curry

VOTE ON WHICH GAMES TO PLAY! With many options including Dominion, Thunderstone, Quarriors, Endeavor, Alhambra, Pirates Cove, 7 Wonders and many more. (including available expansions wherever possible) Whatever games are decided, the rules and a few strategies will be taught and gameplay will commence. Competition will be kept light hearted, but each game played will provide players with a score, to determine an overall winner.

GM - Jeffrey Hathorn

Minimum age: You must be 13 years of age or older to participate in this event.

Like party games? This event will offer a variety of party games to choose from, and several games will be taught during the event. Most are shorter games - want to play several games? Great! Just want to play one game? No problem! Games include Bezzerwizzer, Dixit, GiftTRAP, Picture Pursuit, Rapid Recall, Say Anything, Smarty Party, Taboo, Telestrations, Time's Up, Wise & Otherwise, Wits & Wagers, and 25 Words or Less.

GM - Amy Pike

Published by Games Workshop/Citadel in 1995, Warhammer Quest is a fast-action boardgame/RPG. Up to 4 warriors brave danger-ridden dungeons for wealth and glory! Expect to explore multiple dungeons and make several levels... that is, if you don't die to monsters or traps first! Bring your D6s and a pencil with a good eraser...

GM - Joe Wolf