Conventions
and Other Gaming Events
Where: Woburn Hilton Hotel, 2 Forbes Rd, Woburn, MA 01801 (781)932-0999
Description:
Unity Games is back - and better than ever! Last year's attendance was over 520 gamers! Another phenomenal day of gaming is lined up and we are excited that our 18th big Unity Games event will be held Saturday February 4, 2012. This is the same great game room at the Woburn Hilton Hotel that we had last year and we are pumped for a return trip to this venue. The hotel is located only 10 miles from Downtown Boston with convenient access to I-93 and I-95.
What is Unity Games?
In the Eastern Massachusetts area we have a loose coalition of gamers and game-groups known as Unity Games. Click here to visit our forum http://www.unitygames.org/. Occasionally we hold full-day gaming events where we try to get all the area groups and gamers together along with their friends to play board and card games.
Where: Holiday Inn Patriot Center, 3032 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA
Description: Get out of the Cold!
Old Dominion Military Society hosts a weekend long event of miniatures, boardgames, tournaments and a good section of vendors.
Winterfest
February 10 - 19, 2012
Where: Best Western Inn & Suites, Sandusky, OH 44870 - (419) 627-9595
Description: We are featuring a big GMT game this year at our annual war gaming gathering in Sandusky Ohio. We are preparing to play the entire Barbarossa East Front Series (North, Center, South, Kiev-Rostov & Crimea).
Our event runs for an entire week from February 18th - 27th, 2011. We are informal and not really a convention but a small gathering. We are very interested in adding some people to our group. We have a great gaming area this year and a very nice room rate. The cost to attend is the fee we are charged by the hotel for the big conference room, divided by the number of people attending. Usually this has worked out around $50.00 - $60.00 for the week.
PrezCon
February 22 - 26, 2012
Where: Doubletree Charlottesville, 990 Hilton Heights Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901, Phone: (434) 973-2121
Description: Our 18th year of gaming excellence! Over 90 tournaments with many GMT titles! Open Gaming,Games Library, 24 hour Gaming, Live Auction and Dealer featuring GMT Games! Pre-con's Monday-Tuesday with the main event starting Wed!
Questions contact me Justin Thompson at kingmaker@prezcon.com or by phone 434-531-9191
Dreamation
February 23 - 26, 2012
Where: The Morristown Hyatt & Conference Center Morristown, New Jersey
Description: Over 600 Events in EIGHT continuous gaming tracks...
*New NAGA Modules including LEGENDS OF THE SHINING JEWEL, ARDNA: FLESH AND BLOOD and CYBERGENERATION: STORIES OF THE REVOLUTION!
*RPGA Network Modules Featuring the All-New D&D 4th Edition Forgotten Realms Campaign!
*Role Playing featuring D&D, World of Darkness, HERO System, and much more!
*Hordes of cutting edge and small press role playing games run by their creators and designers, such as With Great Power..., Polaris, Ganakagok and The Burning Wheel!
*Wargaming featuring Warhammer 40,000, Warzone, Chronopia, BattleTech, Flames of War and much more!
*Board & Card Gaming with many favorites including Puerto Rico, Carcassonne, Amun Re, Alhambra, St. Petersburg, MONOPOLY, and much more!
*Computer Gaming on Eight Networked Computers and Video Gaming on a GIANT LCD Screen!
*Collectible Gaming featuring World of WarCraft, Dragon Dice, Shadowfist, Magic: The Gathering and much more!
Where:Mansfield Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA (508) 339-2200 (Mansfield is about 20 miles Southwest of Boston).
Description: We've got some fantastic things in the works including movie premiers, panels, exhibitors, vendors, National and Local Guests of Honor, and special gaming events all weekend long but a gaming event this epic needs MORE!!
And we can't do it without you!! We need Game Masters that are willing to take things up a notch and bring their best to the tables. All events are welcomed!
For your time, talents, and assistance, we offer:
- 1 free day registration for 4 hours game time
- 2 free days registration for 8 hours game time
- FULL 4 day registration for 12 hours game time
- Full 4 day registration plus official TotalCon tee for 16 hours game time
- add one free prize ticket in addition to the accumulated benefits for each additional 4 hours of game time.
- registration is refunded after your volunteer/game hours are completed.
You can submit your events on-line or via mail-in form.
Direct links are:
On-line event submissions: http://www.totalcon.com/GM_Registration.php
On-line down loadable form: http://www.totalcon.com/files/eventsubmissionform2012.pdf
or visit www.totalcon.com for full information.
COLDWARS
March 8 - 11, 2012
Where: Lancaster Host, 2300 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster PA 17602 (800) 233-0121
Description: HMGS East premier spring event. Over 2,000 attendees, 100 dealer exhibits and hundreds of minature events. Including special guests, ancient tournaments and a painting contest. A CGC favorite
Havoc
March 23 - 25, 2012
Where: Maironis Park in ShrewsburyMA. For additional information check the Havoc website at:
Description: Our friends at BattleGroup Boston present their annual convention of miniatures and boardgames. Historical and Fantasy miniatures, board games, card games, and dealer exhibits.
POINTCON
April (tbd), 2012
Where: Thayer Hall, 4th Floor, West Point Military Academy
Description: POINTCON is the Cadet Wargames Committee's annual gaming convention. This year marks the events 32nd year.
Where: Bedford Plaza Hotel, 340 Great Road, Bedford MA
Description: The Second Annual Field of Glory US Open will be held on April 27-29 in Bedford MA, located 30 minutes from Boston's Logan Airport and minutes from historic Lexington and Concord.
Format and Schedule:
800 pts., single list, all books.
- 1st Round — Friday, April 27, 1900-2300
- 2nd Round — Saturday, April 28, 0900-1300
- 3rd Round — Saturday, April 28, 1400-1800
- 4th Round — Saturday, April 28, 1900-2300
- 5th Round — Sunday, April 29, 0900-1300
Accommodations:
Rooms available in the tournament hotel for $89 per night, including breakfast, if booked 30 days in advance. Call for reduced rate. Higher and lower end accommodations available minutes away.
Contact:
Matt Iverson at Iverson.jm@verizon.net for more information.
Huzzah!
May 4 - 6, 2012
Historical Wargaming Convention for New England
Where: Holiday Inn Portland West Portland, Maine
Description:
The Maine Historical Wargamers' Association is delighted to announce that registration for Huzzah!, our first full-weekend convention, is now open.
If you are within striking distance of Portland, Maine, please plan to join us April 30th-May 2nd, 2010, for a weekend of games, history and fun. It is shaping up to be a great weekend.
Highlights of the convention include miniatures wargames, presentations on the American Civil War and World War Two, a gathering for SOTCW, painting competitions, a FoW national qualifying tournament, ASL gaming 24/7, boardgame tournaments, a wonderful selection of vendors, and did I mention fabulous games?
All we need to make it a success is for you to register and join us for the weekend.
Register at registration.huzzahcon.com.
For more information email: wargaminginmaine@gmail.com
NJCon
June 8 - 9, 2012
Where: New Jersey Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield Ave. Edison, New Jersey 08837
Description: Multigenre including but not limited to board games, CCG, RPG, LARP, plus historical and fantasy miniatures.
Dexcon
July 4 - 8, 2012
Where: The Morristown Hyatt & Conference Center Morristown, New Jersey
Description: Over 600 Events in EIGHT continuous gaming tracks...
*New NAGA Modules including LEGENDS OF THE SHINING JEWEL, ARDNA: FLESH AND BLOOD and CYBERGENERATION: STORIES OF THE REVOLUTION!
*RPGA Network Modules Featuring the All-New D&D 4th Edition Forgotten Realms Campaign!
*Role Playing featuring D&D, World of Darkness, HERO System, and much more!
*Hordes of cutting edge and small press role playing games run by their creators and designers, such as With Great Power..., Polaris, Ganakagok and The Burning Wheel!
*Wargaming featuring Warhammer 40,000, Warzone, Chronopia, BattleTech, Flames of War and much more!
*Board & Card Gaming with many favorites including Puerto Rico, Carcassonne, Amun Re, Alhambra, St. Petersburg, MONOPOLY, and much more!
*Computer Gaming on Eight Networked Computers and Video Gaming on a GIANT LCD Screen!
*Collectible Gaming featuring World of WarCraft, Dragon Dice, Shadowfist, Magic: The Gathering and much more!
HISTORICON
July 19 - 22, 2012
Fredericksburg, VA
Where: Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway,Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, Tel: 540.548.5555
Description: HMGS is pleased to announce that Historicon 2012 will be held July 19 -22, in Fredericksburg, Virginia
The facility is located just off I-95,north of the city of Fredericksburg. It is a new facility, having opened in 2006. It contains more than 100,00 square feet of exhibit space and 1200 free, on-site parking spaces. The space includes one large (80,000 sq ft) and also several smaller, adjustable rooms; allowing considerable flexibility in managing our space requirements. There are three loading docks and two truck drive-in entrances. It includes a state-of-the- art heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, that demonstrated the ability to keep the place cool during several trips in the middle of the summer.
The facility is located in the middle of a retail shopping park that includes more than 50 restaurants and is five minutes from downtown Fredericksburg. There will also be concessions offering food and a full variety of beverages within the facility itself.
HMGS has made arrangements with a number of local hotels. More information can be found at: HISTORICON 2012 Lodging,
Where: Lancaster Host, 2300 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17602
Description: Six full days of round the clock gaming. Over 1300 attendess will participate in Tournaments, Open Gaming, Dealer Exhibit, Game Auction, Fleas Market and much more.
Where: Holiday Inn Patriot Center, 3032 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA
Description:
Old Dominion Military Society hosts a weekend long event of miniatures, boardgames, tournaments and a good section of vendors.
Mohicon
September (tbd), 2012
Where: Westpoint Military Academy, 116A Washington Road, West Point, NY 10996
Description:
New England Regional Field of Glory Open Tournament
6 games will be scheduled in all with at least 3 finished games required for ones tournament placing.
- Friday 23rd, games at 1 PM and 6 PM
- Sat 24th, games at 9 AM 2 PM and 7 PM
- Sun 25 game at 10 AM
(could play a second Sunday game if there is demand)
Those attending can play 1-6 games but, 3 are required to place in the tournament.
Ante up for the awards is $15 and, in addition, elective $?$ support for the wargamming club here would be nice but, entirely elective.
The best scores from any 3 (three) games per player during MohiCon will be tallied to determine place of finish here for MohiCon awards.
HOWEVER, for those who concern themselves with such things, the FoG fieldofglory.de rankings page will reflect 1st-3rd based on total points earned in all games played.
POC: Aubrey Hopkins, West Point, NY (and any future assisting regional designates announced.)
Venue:
116A Washington Road, West Point, NY 10996
On the palisades above the Hudson (Muhheakantuck).
(845)938-3121
(845)596-9959
RSVP to hopkinsaubrey@hotmail.com
If attendance hits 20+ we will may move to classrooms all or in part.
Format:
FOG AM Tournament
900 APs
One army, one date (with any allies PARTICULAR to the army and date selected ONLY) for the army BUT, multiple lists (variants) are allowed for different games/opponents BUT, only with that one army, and that one date selected.
Would like to have a 4 hour game format with a BLITZ finish in the final 30 min. but, the blizt finish will be subject to a VOTE from the players attending. Otherwise it will just go to 4 hours hard stop.
BLITZ means: after 3 1/2 hours of play, the phasing player has 5 min to complete all desired moves = elected charges and effects, shooting and any desired manouevers. At 5 min no more movement is permitted and all standing melees and their effects are resolved.
Any ongoing melees will continue in the Blitz rounds.
The intent is to push out unfinished games at 3 1/2 hours to 3 additional quicker paced rounds.
Players wanting to avoid the Blitz can play at a better pace.
So, in BLITZ, a player electing to charge and having some shooting may then run out of time to move all of the army's remaing BGs. The quicker you move, the more you move and do. I have played BLITZ in DBM and liked it. I would like to see how it plays in FoG AM. But, no worries, the BLITZ is subject to a vote.
If there are others interested in gaming another set of rules, please let me know and I/we here will try to accomodate that. But, that would definitely be in classrooms.
If you need any further info please write STAT. Sorry for any confusion in advance. Attend if you can.
Cheers,
Hop
Where: Proctor's Theatre and Conference Center,432 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
Description: Council of Five Nations is an annual gaming convention held every year on Columbus Day Weekend in October. It is one of the longest-running adventure gaming conventions in the world. This year is the 32nd convention sponsored by the Schenectady Wargamers Associaiton (SWA)
Council strives toward the goal of "quality over quantity". We're a relatively small con, but we try to have top-notch events. We predict an attendance of about 250 this year. As with all the Councils over the years, our goal is a nice balance between role-play games, miniatures, board games and other stuff.
CarnageCon
November 2 - 4, 2012
Where: Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT
Description: Over two-hundred events for boardgames, CCGs,
Fantasy Miniatures, Historical Miniatures and Role Playing Games
Anonycon
December (tbd), 2012
Where: Sheraton of Stamford, 700 East Main St, Stamford, CT
Description: We're an annual gaming convention, now entering our 11th year. We are predominantly a role-playing game environment, but also have numerous card and board games represented, and are continuing to push for bigger miniatures, battle gaming, and LARP components. The con runs over three days (effectively a long weekend style), and is open to everyone.
Our major attraction traditionally has been numerous role-playing game scenarios written exclusively for Anonycon each year.
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ELLISCON XIX November 17, 2007
Where: H. H. Ellis Technical High School, 613 Upper Middle St, Ellington, CT 06239
Description: Twelve Hours of Miniature, Board and Card Games: Military, Political, Fantasy and Transportation Games for only $8.00.
Ye Olde Gaming Week (YOGWe) November 19 -25, 2007
Where: Ye Olde Commons, Charlton, MA
Description: Features games of all genres from early in the morning to late into the night. Play miniatures on the World’s Largest Wargaming Table! Play Chess with 4' high pieces!Live your dream in a facility devoted to the world of medieval LARP!For more information, go to the CGC Gaming News Online Forum.