Events

Cosmic Encounter too light to wake up for? Come bring a steaming cup of coffee, lay some track, ship some cubes and become the most prosperous rail baron at our table. The basic rules (easier) game will be used to help the event end on time and beginners are welcome. The GM is planning to play in this one.

While at a convention with his co-workers, Carl uncovers a murder and stirs up trouble with his peers. Can Carl find the killer before the killer gets Carl? Play as Carl, Tony or Ron. Knowledge of the TV series helpful.

Pillars is still one of Eric's favorite resource-gathering and building games and it is a great way to clear that Sunday-morning fog. Whether you've read the book, seen the movie, or done neither, you'll enjoy this richly-illustrated but easy to learn game that is truly faithful to the characters in the novel. Pillars offers many different ways to play and win. Beginners welcome.

The Sunday Morning Tradition continues! Eat some donuts, drink some coffee, and use your alien power(s) to capture five outside bases and control the universe! Beginners welcome!

How often has it been that no one wants to play the healer? Funny how many people see this role as a dull, non-roleplaying position. However, Pathfinder has expanded the deity-based characters beyond just the cleric. Many of these are now the most powerful classes with richly styled backgrounds so as to make roleplaying them easy and fun. Find out how fun it is to "be stuck with the Healer" and still awe those around you. Some experience with the Pathfinder system required.

A wonderful deck-building card game where you try to buy up more land cards faster than your neighbor but not so many that they fill up your hand. I have the Seaside and Alchemy expansions which we can pick and choose from as well.

Fast-paced miniatures game set in alternate WWII 1947. The Axis and Allies have discovered alien tech and a new power source allowing them to create new and powerful weapons to win the war. Beginners welcome.

A worker-placement/resource collecting board game. You are an Ancient Egyptian task master of color-coordinated work crews. Sail the Nile to collect resources and laborers. Your farms must be able to feed your burgeoning work force. Build colossal monuments to appease the Gods and the Pharaoh. A homemade variant allows 5 players by adding Nubian Raids and Greek Trade. Familiarity with Euro Board Games required.

Casual format. Multiplayer format that pits three players against one. The Archenemy uses an extra deck to activate diabolical plots to destroy his enemy. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Play the part of a Saturday morning cartoon character! This is an easy-to-learn, fast-paced roleplaying game that is more fun than a barrel of "Instant Martians: Just Add Water"! This will be Superheroes versus Supervillains.

Become "First Among Equals" in this game that has a vague resemblance to Michigan Rummy! Seize control of the Gladiators to control Rome the way you want openly, or camp out at the Catacombs for more subtle means of control. Each game will never be played the same way twice, nor will any player take exactly the same route to securing the "permanent favor of the Gods." Beginners welcome.

Build rails across the country and try to acquire the most stock in various companies. Beginners welcome!

Come and play the combined card games of time travel! Use Paradoxes, Patches, Gadgets, and Artifacts to fulfill your Mission, get home to your own alternate time stream, and more. Fast-learning beginners welcome!

In a hypothetical scenario based on the movie ALIENS, players will control all the Marine characters in an all-out, fully-loaded mission to find and kill the ALIEN Queen. Based on the board game, action figures will be used instead of the normal pieces plus most Expansion and Optional rules.

A great evil is trying to manifest in the town of Arkham. Will your group of players be able to stop the madness? We may use the Kingsport Horror expansion if players would like.

In an uncertain world of modern day piracy, a closer danger awaits any sailing in the Caribbean. There are reports of the Buque de Fantasma (Ghost Ship) and its bloodthirsty buccaneers pillaging unsuspecting tourist vessels. The hapless authorities of the island of Dominica turn to the Lee Brothers and their team to put the undead pirates back in their watery grave. For more info see dresden.choy.net Beginners welcome!

Well, darn! Third fire drill this week, and I was so enjoying lunch. Now it'll get cold. The students (you guys) want to know why there've been so many fire drills lately. Let's go snoop around the school between classes. Better watch out for those hall monitors!

Tekumel and the Empire of the Petal Throne is one of the earliest and richest RPG settings, combining Aztec and South Asian cultural influences with pulp sci-fi. But, you do not need an Anthro PhD to explore it, just a sword! Newly arrived in the port city of Jakalla, the city half as old as the world, you find your way to trouble on the city streets, and in the Underworld below! Rules will be taught.

Evil lingers in the Kingdom of Hungary. The innocent and defenseless have become its victims. Enter the Kingdoms of Legend where the Greek gods are real and you are the heroes that shape the history of Earth in 1415. An introductory adventure that continues the Legacy of the Lost series. Playing in the previous round "Legacy of the Lost: The Young" will help, but is not required.

Casual format. 3 Rounds of Swiss. Also known as EDH (Elder Dragon Highlander). Required materials: please bring your own Commander format deck (99 cards, only 1 copy of any card except basic lands, 1 general, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Casual format. Uses a combination of Vanguard cards and Planechase deck for free-for-all Magic fun. Check website for rules (www.tcgamefest.com) or see judge the day of the event. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

The dark world of Malifaux is inhabited by many strange and evil creatures. Your job is to take control of a gang of them and fight all comers for their soul stones. You will not be rolling dice to accomplish this though as Malifaux has a unique system that uses playing cards to determine your fate. So come and cheat your fate and prove you are the most powerful gang in Malifaux.

There was something in the crack in the Washington Monument. Something that shouldn't have been found. DC is on high alert, and the official word is "increased surveillance in response to creditable intelligence on possible terrorist activity" but you know better. You're Delta Green, and it's your job to know better. Time to get to work.

Your interverse ship survived an attack from the Others, but all the crew was killed. Luckily, the ship's computer was able to reconstitute all of you after your autonomous avatars living in Grand Detour fled from their enemies via one of the ship's gates. Now, your crew has decided to rescue the townfolk from the invasion backed by the Others. Beginners welcome.

Your team has been hired to intercept a package from a cargo shipment before it reaches its destination and deliver it to your Johnson. Sounds simple enough. Trouble is simple runs like these have an annoying tendency to become very complicated very quickly.

A spectacle unequaled since the days of Ancient Rome! Build a monster out of Play-Doh and send it into the arena to fight to the non-toxic death. Last creation standing wins, but there are also prizes for Bravest Monster, Creative Design, and Most Artistic. Join the mayhem at one of Con of the North's longest-running events! Play-Doh provided.

Like a greasy lummox, the Dungeon Circuit returns! You're a Contestant Adventurer in a humorous fantasy game show, and the producers want survival and hucksterism. How long can you survive deadly traps, monsters and each other? How many ridiculous products can you sell? Can you keep the brand-new studio audience applauding your heroism, or even keep alive? Fame and contract bonuses await you! Beginners welcome!

Official sanctioned tournament. Required materials: please bring 6 unopened packs of most current main set format (vendors will have supply of packs in vendor hall). A limited supply of basic lands will be provided. If you have them, please bring your own. Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for 1st level characters. Dispatched on an envoy mission overland from Absalom to port city Escadar, you must weather the harsh wilderness of the Isle of Kortos before you can hope to meet with the representative of the elusive gillmen, and only then come face to face with the greatest threat to the Pathfinder Society. This is the final scenario in the three-part "First Steps" campaign arc. It follows Part II: To Delve the Dungeon Deep. All three chapters are intended to be played in order.

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for 1st to 7th level characters. The Decemvirate sends members of the Pathfinder Society to the decaying city of Ardis. Tasked by the Society to look into the fate of Absalom's former Master of Blades what they find will lead to exploration, diplomacy, murder, haunted pasts, and tragic love. Can the PCs stop the rampage of the Midnight Mauler before he kills again? The Midnight Mauler is an exclusive adventure to be run only by 4-star GMs and Venture-Captains for its first year.

THRILL to a tale of danger and suspense! Be AMAZED at the wonders of the MYSTERIOUS Hollow Earth! SEE our intrepid band of unlikely explorers cheat death time and again! It's a race against time (and Nazis!) to find the coveted Eidolon's Jewel - will they succeed? Tune in to find out! Be prepared to overact - effusive pulp-fiction roleplaying encouraged! Beginners welcome.

Brave adventurers, the call has gone out once again! Dare to delve into the depths of Mad Halistar's halls seeking fame and fortune or at least...to survive... Bring your own characters, level 9-11 or pregens will be provided. Basic rules knowledge required.

An adventure for 1st-level goblin characters. The Licktoad tribe has stumbled upon a great treasure-fireworks! Unfortunately for them, the goblin responsible for the discovery has been exiled for the crime of writing (which every goblin knows steals words from your head). The Licktoads' leader has declared that the tribe's greatest heroes must venture forth to retrieve the rest of the fireworks. In order to prove themselves the bravest, the PCs must complete a series of dangerous dares. Once they've proven their mettle, the adventure is just beginning.

A game of leading ancient civilization from Stone Age thru the end of the late Iron Age. Players expand Population to build & support Cities for acquiring Trade and Civ advances. A MUCH LARGER MAP includes all of Spain and India, More trade goods (far east and west trade decks), 52 new advances and of course new calamities. A victory point system for shorter games. AH ADV CIV Bigger Better & More Fun! Some board game experience preferred, but beginners welcomed.

Don't miss the excitement of the 11th annual Con of the North 40K Rogue Trader Tournament, sponsored by The Source Comics & Games. This will be a 32 player, 3 game tournament using 1850 point armies constructed under the Standard Mission Organization. This tournament features trophies and prizes provided by The Source Comics & Games. As this popular event traditionally fills up, pre-registering is recommended. For the complete set of this year's RTT rules and guidelines see the full page listing in the Con of the North pre-registration book. For the latest CotN RTT updates and registration confirmation, visit: http://s15.invisionfree.com/Terrain_Specialties/ or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TerrainSpecialties Email questions to: ConoftheNorthRTT@yahoo.com Each running of this event is a complete tournament.

Ten days after the Battle of Waterloo the French V Corps under General Rapp comes under attack from Austrian III Corps near Strasbourg. Join us for a Napoleonic Battle in 25mm as we attempt to discover if the French can hold off the superior numbers of the Austrians. http://centurionswargaming.blogspot.com

Japan, in the year 1600. Five rivals vie to become the emperor's military advisor, and de facto ruler of all Japan. Each must allocate his resources carefully, attack skillfully, and expand his domains at the expense of his neighbors. Only one will make it to become shogun. Will teach.

This is a relaxed pace, yet competitive game that pits you against yourself and the other players. It mixes Scrabble with Dominoes and only requires that you know lots of words and how to spell them! Won the Game of the Year Award from the Toy Industry Association at the 2009 American International Toy Fair.

The phreaks and narks will be >in< the game, not just ...um ... playing in it. No, seriously, come play the computer crimecard game, actually inspired by a U.S. Secret Service raid! (Seriously!) Get a Screamer modem, a set of original manuals, maybe even a Back Door or a Secret Indial and try to become the Net Ninja, but watch out so you don't Get A Life or raided by the Secret Service (Seriously!) in this beer-and-pretzels classic. Jolt and pizza not included. Some Hacker Lite rules will be used. Fast-learning beginners welcome!

Learn how to play the Games of Thrones LCG from Fantasy Flights Games. This is a Living Card Game with a fixed format card distribution method, meaning there is no rare chasing, making it easy for new players to get into and build competitive decks. Your options for deck building are extremely varied and suit many different play styles. The starter decks from the houses Stark, Baratheon, Lannister, and Targaryn will be used.

Casual format. Multiplayer format that pits three players against one. The Archenemy uses an extra deck to activate diabolical plots to destroy his enemies. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Munchkin now comes in eleven different flavors, with several expansions and three themed boosters. We'll be playing whichever genre the players choose.

This popular game needs no description. You should know the rules.

Take a chance on a game still in prototype phase. Players will be firefighters on ladder 62 truck. Play as Tommy, Lou, Franco, Sean, Mike, or Jerry. Knowledge of TV series helpful.

Be a Mystery Agent! EXPLORE a fully interactive dreamworld! RECEIVE a competitive benefits package! FIGHT against ************! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Applicants should meet the following criteria: Willingness to experiment; Excellent personal hygiene; References from ************; Prior demonstration of excellence in related activities; No history of arachnophobia or other mental illness. Sound like you? Then come work for Lacuna Corporation, where we PAY YOU to sleep on the job!

Kingsburg is a game of resource management and city building. The king has assigned you and your opponents to oversee his most distant provinces. The work is grueling and thankless. But if you can prove yourself to the king with your talents, he may give you a place at his side. You have only five years to rise above your counterparts and prove your worth! Beginners welcome.

Casual format. Multi-player format that pits three players against one. The Archenemy uses an extra deck to activate diabolical plots to destroy his enemy. Required materials: Please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Casual format. Uses combination of Emperor and Archenemy formats. Check website for rules (www.tcgamefest.com) or see judge the day of the event. Required materials: please bring your own Legacy format deck (60 card minimum, no sideboard). Prizes sponsored by Level Up Games.

Join us for a three-sided skirmish scenario that takes place in the Heirs to the Lost World setting. The year is 1665 in an alternate history in which the Aztec empire never fell. In this scenario, ruthless pirates assault a Spanish fort while opportunistic Aztec raiders take advantage of the confusion. Each player will control a small band of warriors with their own hidden objective in this easy-to-learn skirmish system. Rules will be taught.

This farming game has become very popular. In this game you will run your own farm. There are many things for you to do. You can plow, plant, acquire resources, acquire animals, build fences, hire people, upgrade your house, etc., but you only have so many turns to do them. The decisions you make will determine if you win or lose. Beginners welcome.

In a hypothetical scenario based on the movie ALIENS, players will control all the Marine characters in an all-out, fully-loaded mission to find and kill the ALIEN Queen. Based on the board game, action figures will be used instead of the normal pieces plus most Expansion and Optional rules.

When chaos erupts at the local caravanserai, the players find themselves thrown into the middle of a conspiracy with far-reaching and diabolical plans.

Chasing down all the leads on occult activities can be tiresome but sometimes the lead is worthy. The problem – if the lead is worthy, it is at minimum dangerous and at most deadly. It is why you are here, no one else wants these leads so at least for another mission, it's your job. Derelicts provided .

The Doctor lands on Mars at the first human colony in the year 2059. Soon he learns something else has arrived that threatens the base. Can the Doctor save the day? Play as the crew or if you're brave enough, the Doctor. Knowledge of the TV series helpful.

What is the government hiding? UFOs? Advanced Tech? Monsters created in the inferno of the latest atomic tests? Come find out!

The Steward of Pine Bend has been murdered and the Dogs must unravel the web of sin, lies, and heresy to find who's to blame. Gun slinging and moral choices in the west that never was. Mature themes.

After leaving Triskellian for the north, a wounded paladin tells you of an old temple hidden in the woods to the west that his squad happened upon by chance. The foul creatures that prowl the grounds killed all of his companions. He begs you to restore the light of S'allumer to the once holy place. Knowledge of setting helpful.

In War of the Ring you will take on the forces of good or the forces of shadow and decide the fate of Middle Earth. This miniature game uses Games Workshop's finely sculpted Lord of the Rings figures and lets you bring many of them together for large battles. You will need tactics, cunning, and a bit of luck to overcome your enemy and win the day.

Use subtle combinations of force, blackmail, and gold to outbid your opponents for influence in the city. This game will use the Palace expansion.

STAR FLEET BATTLE FORCE is a fast-paced starship action card game. Compare the weapons cards in your hand to the ships in your Battle Force and launch your attack. The enemy responds with jamming, maneuvers, wild weasels, and damage control in a fierce effort to stay alive and counter-attack. The Federation, Klingons, Romulans, Gorns, Tholians, Kzintis, and Orion Pirates are in your Battle Force and ready for action.

Like a greasy lummox, the Dungeon Circuit returns! You're a Contestant Adventurer in a humorous fantasy game show, and the producers want survival and hucksterism. How long can you survive deadly traps, monsters and each other? How many ridiculous products can you sell? Can you keep the brand-new studio audience applauding your heroism, or even keep alive? Fame and contract bonuses await you! Beginners welcome!

The infertile soil in the Valley of Sands is a blessing and a curse: the people have little to eat, but at least the Sea of Corruption's deadly spores are unable to grow. Until yesterday, that is, when a swarm of the great insects came, bringing the dread fungi with them. Today, the Queen asks you and your companions to journey into the Sea of Corruption and stop the infestation. And tomorrow...? This event ends at 9 PM. Familiarity with Miyazaki's Nausicaa preferred; rules will be taught.

Last year, in a strange turn of events, this game was called on account of a blizzard! Join us this year, hopefully minus the actual snow, for an adventure deep in the heart of the Frozen North. This will be a classic first edition AD&D. The way gaming was meant to be played. Characters will be provided. Terrain and miniatures will be used! Rules will be taught.

A Pathfinder Society Module Designed for levels 1-11. On Golarion, the Pathfinder Society is an organization of explorers, vagabonds, sages, and treasure hunters determined to plumb the depths of the darkest tombs, and collect relics and lore from bygone ages. Every member shares one common dream: to contribute to the Pathfinder Chronicles, printed editions of secret lore coveted by the Society wherein only the most impressive finds and bravest exploits of the Pathfinders are immortalized. The specific adventure is decided by the table - all legally available scenarios will be on hand, so come on over, pick a scenario, and play!

Deep in the hills, a hidden temple waits to be discovered and explored. Some roleplaying/D&D experience preferred.

Master has been kidnapped!!! WE must same him! We are only his pets and Familiar's but we can do it! Think like an Animal and we can beat any human... Pre-Gens only. Will teach.

In Anima Tactics you take control of a group of powerful individuals as you clash to decide the fate of Gaia. Will light prevail and peace and harmony be brought to all the people or will darkness win and bring Gaia into a new age of pain and sadness? That decision is up to you. Come and pick your side and help usher in a new world.

The Axes of Evil are the meanest, vilest, evilest gang of mercenary thugs the world has ever known. Or so they'd like to believe. In Axes of Evil the players take on the roles of over-the-top villains. They battle pretentious knights and a dapple gray unicorn as they attempt to assemble their most terrible weapon yet: the bunny golem! Axes of Evil is a comically evil 4th edition D&D adventure for 3rd-level characters. Pregenerated characters are provided, or bring your own.

This 15mm historical miniatures game is based on the historic Battle of Antietam in September 1862. It uses the new DIE FIGHTING! rules by Bob Jones. It is easily learned, even by novices, so no experience necessary! However, it is a challenging game with many decision points for the gamer that enjoys a test of skill.

A powerful weapon lies buried on the island of Crete, and only the players can stop the enemy from claiming it.

One day, society stopped. People stopped listening to the government, so the government stopped governing. Now welcome to the After-Party, where people spend their days slapped out on Emoti-skins, feeling whatever they want to feel as buildings crumble around them. It's everybody's party and they'll cry, screw, steal or kill if they want to. Sex, swearing and slaughter means 18+.

As an undead zombie employee of Frieday's you are expected to give good service. If you can't give good service, just slop something together. Who will notice?