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Greetings Gamers!
Come on down to Apple Terrace and check out what we have in store for you this year! In addition to our scheduled events, there is always open gaming. We will endeavor to have the room open for as long as you want to game!
For open gaming we have Paranoia, Car Wars, Munchkin, and many others! Have a favorite game? Bring it on down and we’ll try to fill the table with others that want to join in!
I know that there will be at least one board of Settlers of Catan laying around. Why don’t you come on down and see why this board game is the hottest one in the nation!
For Magic: the Gathering players, we have a great opportunity as well. Have a new Commander (formerly EDH) deck to try? Bring it along! Casual games will abound. However, to make it fair, we will adhere to the banned/restricted lists for Vintage and Commander, as set out by Wizards of the Coast and DCI.
Come on down and try for those critical hits!
Game on!
Your gaming Czars,
Matthew Hellendrung and Brian LaBounty Jr.
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2 pm — Midnight Open Gaming (Staffed)
Staff will be available until midnight. This area will be open during the duration of the convention. There will be a game library available during staff hours, but feel free to bring your own copy of your favorite game to share and enjoy with others.
4 pm — Magic the Gathering: Commander
Casual format. 8 players max. Also known as ‘Elder Dragon Highlander’ or ‘EDH’. Required materials: please bring your own Commander format deck. (99 cards, only 1 copy of any card except basic lands, 1 general, no sideboard). Location: Gaming Room (Apple Terrace, 2nd floor)
8 pm — RIFTS RPG
Roleplaying Game. 8 players max. Rockin’ the (post) apocalypse! A world taken in upheval and inter-dimensional invaders! Take on the challenges with newfound powers and technology. If you have dice, that’s awesome. If not, we’ll have some sets available.
Midnight — Gaming room closes
10 am - Midnight — Open Gaming (Staffed)
Staff will be available until midnight. This area will be open during the duration of the convention. There will be a game library available during staff hours, but feel free to bring your own copy of your favorite game to share and enjoy with others.
10 am — Dungeons and Dragons 1st Edition
Join fellow adventures as we travel time and space for some old fashioned gaming. A first Edition Dungeon and Dragons adventure that will test your taste buds and be down right silly. The town of Beefland has been attacked by viscous skeletons and ghosts. Are YOU the ones to save it? A selection of pregenerated characters will be provided. Game should take about 4 hours to run.
12 pm — Reaper Miniatures Paint and Take Event
Ever been interested in minatures painting? Need a new mini for that character you just created? Here’s a chance to try it out. Reaper Miniatures is providing sample miniatures to paint at the convention and then when you’re done, take it home with you! One miniature per person.
3pm — Magic: the Gathering Tournament
Dark Ascension booster draft Cost: FREE!! Limited to 8 spots. Single elimination Sanctioned tournament. Pack prizes for winners. A limited selection of basic lands will be provided, but if you have your own, please bring your own supply.
7pm — Kiss My Axe
Ever wanted to be a viking? Do you enjoy cinematic flavor to a game? Try this new and unique approach to a roleplaying game. Pre-generated characters provided.
Midnight — Gaming Room closes
10 am - 3 pm — Open Gaming (Staffed) Staff will be available until 3 PM. This area will be open during the duration of the convention. There will be a game library available during staff hours, but feel free to bring your own copy of your favorite game to share and enjoy with others.
12 pm — Reaper Miniatures Paint and Take Event. Session time for Paint and Take. Participants can paint one miniature and take it home with them. Great chance to see how fun it can be designing your own figure.
3 pm — Gaming Room Closes
MarsCon 2012
March 9-11, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites
(Same hotel, different name)
3 Appletree Square
Bloomington, MN 55425
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