Board and Card Game Events
On this page you will find a list of gaming events sorted alphabetically
by rules system. For a listing of all events and their time slots,
see the Gaming
Overview. You can find information on how to submit gaming events
of your own on our Gamemasters
Page.
Event Listing Notes
- Timeslot listings reflect the number of slots left, e.g. Fri2000 (1) means
there is one slot left in the Fri2000 slot.
- Closed events will be bold-faced in red
type, like this - Fri2000 (0)
.
Game Systems
1870
| 18XX Traingame - 1870 |
3 - 8 players |
| Fri2000 (8) |
Beginner Level |
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Minimum age: You must be
13 years of age or older to participate in this event. 18XX genre train game. Corporations! Stock! Laying of Track! GM - Chris Kolenda
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18EU
| 18XX Traingame - 18EU |
3 - 8 players |
| Sun1500 (8) |
Beginner Level |
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Minimum age: You must be
13 years of age or older to participate in this event. 18XX genre train game. Corporations! Stock! Laying of Track! GM - Chris Kolenda
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Advanced Squad Leader Version 2
| Advanced Squad Leader Demo |
3 - 6 players |
| Sat1000 (6) |
Beginner Level |
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Advanced Squad Leader is a squad level turn based board game. Games are played on geomorphic boards representing all terrain types for every theater of operation, or historical maps focusing on specific locations. Conflicts range from platoon level to several companies on each side.
This event is a teaching/demonstration session for those new to the game. GM - Walter Eardley
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| Advanced Squad Leader Tournament |
4 - 20 players |
| Fri2000 (5), Sat1000 (8), Sat1500 (16), Sat2000 (19), Sun1000 (11), Sun1500 (20) |
Intermediate Level |
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Advanced Squad Leader is a squad level turn based board game. Games are played on geomorphic boards representing all terrain types for every theater of operation, or historical maps focusing on specific locations. Conflicts range from platoon level to several companies on each side.
This event is a weekend long tournament for experienced players. GM - Walter Eardley
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Apples to Apples, Squint, Fluxx
| Three Great Party Games |
3 - 7 players |
| Sat2000 (6) |
Beginner Level |
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Don't feel like playing a single game for four hours? Come join the fun playing three great party games: Apples to Apples, the hilarious game of comparisons, Squint, the game where pictures take shape, and Fluxx, the game with the ever changing rules! No experience needed. GM - Carey Jensen
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Board Games (Various)
| New. Fun. Different. |
1 - 8 players |
| Sat1500 (6), Sat2000 (7), Sun1000 (7) |
Beginner Level |
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Come play a new generation of board game. Titles such as Atlantic Star, Power Grid, Cloud Nine, Wyatt Earp and Carcassonne will make you forget the horrendous hours spent playing Monopoly in your youth. GM - Debra Joyner
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| The Most Excellent Games You May Have Never Played |
2 - 6 players |
| Fri2000 (2), Sat1000 (5) |
Beginner Level |
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APE Games and the Game Publishers Association invite you to play some excellent card and board games you may not have played before. Included will be APE's own card games Anathema and Big Top as well as Smirk and Dagger's "Hex Hex" and Rogue Publishing's "Den of Thieves". Attendees will also help playtest APE's Kingdom of Loathing card game based on the wildly popular online game. GM - Kevin Brusky
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Call of Cthulhu CCG
| Cthulhu CCG End of the World Tournament |
6 - 16 players |
| Sun1000 (16) |
Intermediate Level |
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Shub-Niggurath! Yog-Sothoth! The Thing That Should Not Be! They are coming -- at least, they are if you have YOUR way! Play the fun game about cuddly old gods and the end of humanity. This will be a sealed format with a starter and two boosters. The boosters will be drafted. Cost for entry is a starter and one booster (about $14). The other booster is free. GM - John Simons
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Cheapass Games (Various)
| Cheapass Games Favorites |
2 - 7 players |
| Sat1000 (5), Sat2000 (7), Sun1000 (6) |
Beginner Level |
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Want to learn some new fast and fun games, or re-visit some favorites? Come play the Semi-Deluxe Big Idea, Unexploded Cow, goofy zombie-filled Give Me The Brain!, and the delightful space shooter Light Speed. I can also teach you the classics like Kill Dr. Lucky, Falling!, and The Big Cheese.
Beginners are expected and welcome. Polite, friendly children are cool, too. GM - Todd Derscheid
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Crokinole
| Crokinole Challenge |
2 - 6 players |
| Sat1000 (6), Sun1000 (5) |
Beginner Level |
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Can you flick a little wooden disc into a hole? Watch out for those little rubber bumpers and remember the "one cheek rule". Sounds easy, looks easy - but guess what - it's not. Crokinole is an easy game to learn and play but more difficult to master than it looks. Come play a local master - if you can beat him win a prize! It's fun, quick and easy. GM - Tony Elam
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Frag (Steve Jackson Games)
| Frag Board Game |
2 - 6 players |
| Sun1500 (5) |
Beginner Level |
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Frag is a computer game without a computer. It's a "first-person shooter" on a tabletop. Move your fighter and frag your foes; draw cards for weapons, armor, and gadgets; move through the blood spatters to restore your own health!
This game will be run by an official Steve Jackson Games Representative and will be giving away prizes at the end of the game. GM - Alex Camacho
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HACK: Tomb of Vectra
| HACK: Tomb of Vectra |
2 - 5 players |
| Sun1500 (4) |
Beginner Level |
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Minimum age: You must be
13 years of age or older to participate in this event. Come join The Knights of the Dinner Table as they once again ravage a perfectly exciting dungeon of all that is good and pure and drive the DM to tears. And yes, You can even be the GM if you show up soon enough. Trashtalk is part of the game. Maturity and a sense of humor required. GM - Morgan Oviatt
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HeroScape
| HeroScape |
2 - 4 players |
| Sun1000 (4), Sun1500 (4) |
Beginner Level |
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Imagine the Final Battle of All Time, when all the heroes and warriors of history and fantasy converge on a battlefield! Construct the customizable 3-D, interlocking-tile board with terrain and terrain accessories...the field and the battle change with each game! Intense but easy-to-learn gameplay: actions governed by cards indicating movement, range, armor, attack powers. GM - Matthew Buckingham
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Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot
| Killer Bunnies and the Quest for the Magic Carrot |
3 - 8 players |
| Sat1000 (6) |
Beginner Level |
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Killer Bunnies is a fast paced, action filled card game, in which you must try to keep as many Bunnies alive as possible, while eliminating your opponents' Bunnies. GM - Carey Jensen
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Legend of the Five Rings CCG
| Legend of the Five Rings CCG Demo |
2 - 6 players |
| Fri2000 (6), Sat1000 (6) |
Beginner Level |
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Samurai and Shugenja, Monks and rampaging Oni -- This is the world of L5R. Come join me as I show you how to play one of the most intriguing card games around today. Cards for play provided. GM - August Cook
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Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring
| Lord of the Rings: War of the Ring |
2 - 4 players |
| Fri2000 (2) |
Beginner Level |
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Minimum age: You must be
18 years of age or older to participate in this event. The Forces of Evil are gathering! And it is up to a few brave heroes to rally the Free People, unite them against the growing threat, and try beyond hope to accomplish the most seemingly impossible of tasks - the destruction of the One Ring!
Come lead the Hordes of the Shadow or the Armies of the Free People in the ultimate battle for the fate of Middle-Earth! GM - Tony Silva
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Magic the Gathering
| Magic the Gathering Tournament |
4 - 8 players |
| Fri2000 (4) |
Intermediate Level |
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Come play the game that started the collectable card game craze! Who will be named Houston's best?
This is an Extended Tournament, so come prepared with your favorite decks and let's play! GM - Eric Charles
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Munchkin
| Munchkin |
3 - 6 players |
| Sat2000 (2) |
Beginner Level |
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Go down in the dungeon. Kill everything you meet. Backstab your friends and steal their stuff. Grab the treasure and run.
Admit it. You love it.
This award-winning card game, designed by Steve Jackson, captures the essence of the dungeon experience . . . with none of that stupid roleplaying stuff. You and your friends compete to kill monsters and grab magic items. And what magic items! Don the Horny Helmet and the Boots of Butt-Kicking. Wield the Staff of Napalm . . . or maybe the Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment. Start by slaughtering the Potted Plant and the Drooling Slime, and work your way up to the Plutonium Dragon.... GM - Oscar Cavazos
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Munchkin Blender
| Ultimate Tower of Munchkin |
2 - 6 players |
| Fri2000 (4) |
Beginner Level |
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This is THE Ultimate Epic Munchkin Deck...No way of cheating has been left out of this stack of Death and Dismemberment. Every published card is included in this historic adventure to 20th Level (or 22nd if you cheat right).
Be the SuperDuperMunchkin BountyHunter/Ninja/Wizard/Cleric 1/3Bred Elf/Vampire/Cyborg Cheating with Both Hands that you always wanted to be. GM - Morgan Oviatt
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Munchkin Fu
| Munchkin Fu |
3 - 6 players |
| Sun1500 (5) |
Beginner level |
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If you loved Munchkin . . . look out. Here they come again.
The Munchkins are back! Now the game is chop-socky Hong Kong action. The foes are mooks, demons, and assorted bad guys from all the worst martial arts films you've ever seen. Collect treasures and learn new styles to build up your character's powers. Kill the monsters, take their stuff, and be the first one to 10th level! GM - Oscar Cavazos
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Ninja Burger
| Ninja Burger |
3 - 6 players |
| Fri2000 (5), Sat2000 (6) |
Beginner Level |
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Bring honor to your local Ninja Burger branch by making your deliveries on time and unseen. Succeed, and you will attain the lofty title of Branch manager. Fail, and you must apologize to your ancestors - the hard way! Good luck, for your co-workers are competing with you. GM - Jeffrey Ruppel
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Ophidian 2350
| Ophidian 2350 Demo |
2 - 10 players |
| Fri2000 (10) |
Beginner Level |
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Come out and learn to go with the Flow. Ophidian 2350 takes card games to a whole new level. Ophidian 2350 was put out by Fleer games and won 5/5 from Scry plus was nominated for GAMA Card Game of the Year. Come by and try; even if you don't sign up, everyone who plays will be entered for a drawing for Ophidian Signed Cards. GM - Cheston Keck
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Pax Britannica (custom rules)
| Pax Britannica, Part 1 |
4 - 8 players |
| Sat1500 (8) |
Beginner Level |
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Minimum age: You must be
13 years of age or older to participate in this event. This is the first part of a game that potentially could span two sessions.
It is 1880, the Age of Colonialism, and the Great Powers are poised for the race to claim the most valuable colonies around the globe. Come lead your nation to political and economic dominance in this game of negotiations, intrigue, and gunboat diplomacy. GM - Tony Silva
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| Pax Britannica, Part 2 |
4 - 8 players |
| Sat2000 (8) |
Beginner Level |
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Minimum age: You must be
13 years of age or older to participate in this event. This is the second part of a game that potentially could span two sessions.
It is 1880, the Age of Colonialism, and the Great Powers are poised for the race to claim the most valuable colonies around the globe. Come lead your nation to political and economic dominance in this game of negotiations, intrigue, and gunboat diplomacy. GM - Tony Silva
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Phantasy Realm
| Phantasy Realm |
2 - 4 players |
| Sat1000 (3), Sat2000 (4) |
Beginner Level |
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Set in the land of Euram, just prior to the second invasion of Northern Empire, players compete in one of four quests -- The Tournament, The Contest, the Knight's Club or The Treasure Hunt. Travelling and/or searching results in encounters of all types. Fight monsters, gain treasure, and be the first player to complete the goal! GM - Leslie Holm
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Rail Game: Age of Steam
| Puffing Billy Tournament: Age of Steam |
3 - 6 players |
| Sun1000 (6) |
Intermediate Level |
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This event, Age of Steam, may be played as a standalone game or it may be played as part of the Puffing Billy Tournament.
Six different Puffing Billy events will be played over the weekend - one scheduled for each time slot. You must play in at least three to qualify for the win. GM - Rick Jones
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Rail Game: Eurorails
| Puffing Billy Tournament: Eurorails |
3 - 6 players |
| Fri2000 (6) |
Intermediate Level |
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This event, Eurorails, may be played as a standalone game or may be played as part of the Puffing Billy Tournament.
Six different Puffing Billy events will be played over the weekend - one scheduled for each time slot. You must play in at least three to qualify for the win. GM - Rick Jones
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Rail Game: Iron Dragon
| Puffing Billy Tournament: Iron Dragon |
3 - 6 players |
| Sat2000 (6) |
Intermediate Level |
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This event, Iron Dragon, may be played as a standalone game or may be played as part of the Puffing Billy Tournament.
Six different Puffing Billy events will be played over the weekend - one scheduled for each time slot. You must play in at least three to qualify for the win. GM - Rick Jones
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Rail Game: Rail Baron
| Puffing Billy Tournament: Rail Baron |
3 - 6 players |
| Sat1000 (6) |
Intermediate Level |
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This event, Rail Baron, may be played as an individual event or may be played as part of the Puffing Billy Tournament.
Six different Puffing Billy events will be played over the weekend - one scheduled for each time slot. You must play in at least three to qualify for the win. GM - Rick Jones
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Rail Game: Silverton
| Puffing Billy Tournament: Silverton |
3 - 6 players |
| Sat1500 (6) |
Intermediate Level |
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This event, Silverton, may be played as a standalone event or may be played as part of the Puffing Billy Tournament.
Six different Puffing Billy events will be played over the weekend - one scheduled for each time slot. You must play in at least three to qualify for the win. GM - Rick Jones
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Rail Game: Union Pacific
| Puffing Billy Tournament: Union Pacific |
3 - 6 players |
| Sun1500 (6) |
Intermediate Level |
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This event, Union Pacific, may be played as a standalone game or may be played as part of the Puffing Billy Tournament.
Six different Puffing Billy events will be played over the weekend - one scheduled for each time slot. You must play in at least three to qualify for the win. GM - Rick Jones
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RoboRally
| RoboRally (Advanced) |
2 - 6 players |
| Sat2000 (6) |
Intermediate Level |
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You have a number of cards to program your robot safely through a dangerous warehouse racing to the finish. Avoid the laser beams, pits and crushers and if you are lucky find a conveyor belt going in the right direction. Option cards may give you an advantage and additional board elements add more challenge and excitement. Players should already be experienced or participate in the earlier introductory session. GM - Eloise Roche
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| RoboRally (Beginner) |
2 - 6 players |
| Sat1000 (4) |
Beginner Level |
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You have a number of cards to program your robot safely through a dangerous warehouse racing to the finish. Avoid the laser beams, pits and crushers and if you are lucky find a conveyor belt going in the right direction. Fun and exciting game for everyone. Basic game to start, with advanced boards and options as we continue. GM - Eloise Roche
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Settlers of Catan
| Giant Sized Settlers of Catan |
2 - 4 players |
| Sat1000 (4), Sat1500 (0), Sat2000 (4) |
Beginner Level |
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Come play Settlers of Catan on a giant board, 37 square feet of island fun. Check pictures from Owlcon's past to see the game in action. We always have fun and welcome new players. GM - Glen Bucher
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| Settlers of Catan |
3 - 16 players |
| Sat1500 (13), Sun1000 (16) |
Beginner Level |
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Come and conquer Catan. Basic rules make this great board game challenging for beginners and advanced players. No experience necessary. We will have 4 different games running so players with similar experience can play each other and we will have Knights and Seafarers also if a group wants to play one of the other versions. GM - Richard Trapp
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Spycraft CCG
| Spycraft CCG Demo |
2 - 5 players |
| Fri2000 (5), Sat2000 (3) |
Beginner Level |
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What happens when spies strike out on their own to change the world they helped to destroy? How far will they go to save it? Welcome to a different future… GM - Deborah Kent
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Strange Synergy (Steve Jackson Games)
| Strange Synergy |
2 - 4 players |
| Sun1000 (4) |
Beginner Level |
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Strange Synergy is built around 100 different Power Cards . . . superpowers, mutations, skills, gadgets. You choose the combination! No two games are the same. How many ways can you make four different teams of three warriors, out of 100 powers?
This game will be run by an official Steve Jackson Games Representative and prizes will be awarded at the end of the game. GM - Alex Camacho
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Talisman, 2nd ed.
| Talisman |
3 - 8 players |
| Sat1500 (3), Sat2000 (6) |
Beginner Level |
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Minimum age: You must be
13 years of age or older to participate in this event. The classic Talisman 2nd Edition game with all expansions. Each player must set off on a quest to find the magic talisman. The journey will be filled with monsters, traps, and evil beings that are waiting to defeat you before you can get to the greatest treasure of them all, the Crown of Command. GM - Lee Zemer
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Titan
| Titan (Advanced) |
2 - 12 players |
| Sat1500 (12) |
Intermediate Level |
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Clashes between ogres, gorgons, and dragons: on the masterboard, your stacks wander around looking to recruit bigger, meaner creatures. When you greet an enemy stack, battle zooms in to a small tactical-level map. The last titan left standing wins.
This session is for players who have played at least once. GM - Ian Barland
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| Titan (Beginner) |
2 - 12 players |
| Sat1000 (11) |
Beginner Level |
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Clashes between ogres, gorgons, and dragons: on the masterboard, your stacks wander around looking to recruit bigger, meaner creatures. When you greet an enemy stack, battle zooms in to a small tactical-level map. The last titan left standing wins.
This session is for those new to the game. GM - Ian Barland
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Warlord CCG, Campaign ed.
| Warlord CCG Demo |
3 - 7 players |
| Fri2000 (7) |
Beginner Level |
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This event will provide an introduction to the Warlord Collectable Card Game. A d20 based rule system makes this game ideal for beginners.
Heroic characters and Warlords represent the most commonly used cards, and it is their actions in battle that determine the course of the great war that wracks the kingdoms of the World of Accord. Game-play is fast and packed with a great deal of strategy. GM - Diane Schluter
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| Warlord CCG Tournament |
4 - 12 players |
| Sat1500 (12) |
Intermediate Level |
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Warlord CCG Tournament -- bring a campaign legal deck. I will have a limited number of loaner decks available.
Warlord is a game of epic conflict in a fantasy world. Heroic characters and Warlords represent the most commonly used cards, and it is their actions in battle that determine the course of the great war that wracks the kingdoms of the World of Accord. GM - Diane Schluter
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Yu-gi-oh! CCG
| Yu-gi-oh! and Duelmaster |
2 - 12 players |
| Sat2000 (11), Sun1000 (11) |
Beginner Level |
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Yu-gi-oh! and Duelmaster the card game. Fun and relaxing to play. This event is an easy way to meet other players, and gain more experience at the game. GM - Justus Benson
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