July 21-22, 2007
Announcing Gamers Gone Wild
by Lansing Board Gamers!
Update!!!
Gamers Gone Wild was a huge success! Over 60 gamers came out to play their favorite games! I want to thank all of you for coming. Specials thanks goes to our faithful
and hardworking volunteers: Jessy, Josie, Bill and David. Without you all, and especially the volunteers, this would not have been possible. We were on the
TV news, Fox 47 and NBC 10 both covered the story! On the NBC Channel Ten 11 o' clock news
they had our game convention as a big story right after a commercial break. On the Fox 47 news, they were actually talking about Settlers of Catan commodities. I saw Jon Summers, Robert, April, Allison, Eric, Mike, and The Briggs Family on TV. They also got some closeup shots
of Goa and our game library. Very nice... (No, I have not changed my name to Mike...)
Alan was the first year winner of the Ironman competition. I had my bets on Dick, but Alan walked in at 9AM on Saturday and I'm not sure he ever left. Nice job!
Bill Kellogg was the first year winner of the Texas Hold'em Tournament. Nice job!
I also wanted to thank those of you who made donations. It is very much appreciated.
Dragons vs. Unicorns: Dragons in a landslide victory.
Thanks also go to our prize support: 21st Century Comics & Games in East Lansing, Just 4 Fun Comics & Games in Frandor, Lansing, and Metro Detroit Gamers.
The game library was also very popular. Thanks to everyone who put games out for "sharing".
Where: Holiday Inn Conference Center, 2187 University Park Drive Okemos, MI 48864
From: I-96 exit 110, go North on Okemos Road, then after 1/4 mile, turn right on University Commerce Park - conference center and hotel is on your right. If you want to spend the night, there is a block of rooms available for $79-85 (regular price: $94.95) - just mention Lansing Board Gamers (or that you're at a conference this weekend). A cheaper alternative is the Super 8 on Grand River, about 4 miles away for $55/night.
Note: The hotel is now a Comfort Inn entirely (it used to be a Holiday Inn Express and a Comfort Inn).
What: Open Board Gaming (Avalon Hill, Eagle, German, Steve Jackson, Railroad, etc.), and a Texas Hold-em Tournament (no gambling).
Board gaming tournaments are being organized. Pizza will be provided for sale at lunch and dinner times. Please bring your favorite games! Visit the Yahoo Group.
When: Saturday, July 21 (9am to Midnight) and
Sunday, July 22 (9am to 7pm)
Who: Everyone with a good attitude is invited to register
How: Register Online! Or contact me (dave.rogers@gmail.com) to pay your registration fee (I will invoice you - specify individual/couple/family and provide all names of registrants) or volunteer (contact me to volunteer)
Prizes: Various games. Multiple gift certificates from local hobby shops. Ranging from $5 to $40 dollars each!!! The Texas Hold'em Trophy
Iron man (or woman) competition: There will be game sheets to track games played. All games count: demo's, tournaments and open gaming (except Texas Hold'em).
The person who plays the most games (really the person who plays the longest - length of game will be considered) will win a $40 gift certificate. Prize will be awarded Sunday, about 5PM.
Food Policy:
Pizza will be offerred for sale. You may bring back other food for yourself (but not pizza).
Entire weekend:
(Preregistration/Internet pricing)
To pay by credit card, click the Buy Now button. To pay using paypal linked to a bank account (this avoids fees for me), click the Paypal button
| Individual: | $15 |
Online registration is closed, please pay at the door (+$3) |
| Couple: | $20 |
Online registration is closed, please pay at the door (+$3) |
| Family: | $25 |
Online registration is closed, please pay at the door (+$3) |
At the door pricing: Add $3
Single Day Pricing:
(Preregistration/Internet pricing)
| Individual: | $10 |
Online registration is closed, please pay at the door (+$3) |
| Couple: | $15 |
Online registration is closed, please pay at the door (+$3) |
| Family: | $20 |
Online registration is closed, please pay at the door (+$3) |
At the door pricing: Add $3
Saturday:
* Remember: Open gaming all the time!
10:30AM: Texas Hold'em qualifying
11:00AM: Carcassonne (Staff)
11:00AM: Advanced Civilization (Staff)
1:00PM: Settlers of Catan (Bob Y.)
1:00PM - 4:00PM: Atlas Games Demos (Bill Korsak) / Seismic, Recess!, Gloom, Lunch Money, Once Upon a Time, etc.
1:30PM: Texas Hold'em qualifying
2:00PM: Goa (Dave R.)
3:00PM: Notre Dame (Staff)
4:00PM: Texas Hold'em qualifying
5:00PM Puerto Rico: (Staff)
6:30PM: Power Grid (Carl/Alan)
7:00PM: Texas Hold'em qualifying
7:00PM: San Juan (Staff)
Sunday:
Open gaming all the time!
11:00AM: Texas Hold'em qualifying
11:00AM: Torres (Staff)
1:00PM: Hammer of the Scots (Rob Taylor)
1:00PM: Tikal (Staff)
1:30PM: Texas Hold'em FINALS
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