MarsCon Gaming 2019

Gaming returns to the Wood Duck Room, across the hall from other programming rooms, on the hotel second floor.

Open Gaming is expected to have the same hours as last year:
Friday 4:00pm - Midnight
Saturday 10:00am - Midnight
Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm

Sword of Air MarsCon Chapter
With Burl Zorn of The Source Comics and Games.
The party continues its long trek to the North to answer a call for help. They have had a number of encounters that have toughened them up in their long journey. Be prepared for anything! Will they arrive in the semi-civilized area of the Lost Borderlands or will they wander endlessly through the lands of the South? Only the players will have an effect on what becomes of them on the journey. 3.5 D&D, all are welcome. Come in at one level lower than the current players. Prepare a first level character and you can level up accordingly if need be. Heroic point buy of 25 as per DMG in Adventures section. Feel free to create one at the table. We may have some pre-generated characters to hand out as well. Game goes on during the entire convention. You can drop in and out as you wish. If you must leave in the middle of battle, we will run your character and do our best to keep you alive and write down what rewards you received on your character sheet.

Twin Cities Game Fest

Schedule of Events
MarsCon
March 1st – 3rd, 2019

Friday, March 1st
Hours: 4 PM – Midnight

• 4:00 PM
  Sol: Last Days of a Star
  Duration: 3 Hours
  # of Players: 1 – 5
  Description: You are working to save your civilization. By tapping into the energy of the sun, you are looking to escape the eventual Super Nova. Do you have what it takes to save your mothership and escape or will you become forgotten to time?
  MtG - Nicol Bolas: Archenemy
  Duration: 2 Hours
  # of Players: 4
  Description: Three Planeswalker Champions fight against the evil schemes of Nicol Bolas. Will you survive the evil Dragon Planeswalker or will you fall victim to his machinations.
  Tsuro
  Duration: 1 Hour
  # of Players: 2 – 8
  Descriptions: Enjoy a game that is simple to learn, but hard to master. Guide your dragon’s path and be the last dragon standing (or rather flying)!
  
• 5:00 PM
  King of Tokyo
  Duration: 1 Hour
  # of Players: 2 – 6
  Description: Battle it out as a variety of monsters vying for Tokyo. Do you know how to play Yahtzee? Then you already know how to play 90% of this game! Fast, Fun and Family Friendly!
  
• 6:00 PM
  Zombie Dice
  Duration: 1 Hour
  # of Players: 2 – 99 players
  Description: Braaaains. Yummy. Catch tasty humans. Get most braaaains.
  Ravnica Guild Battle
  Duration: 3 Hours
  # of Players: 2 – 10
  Description: Format created by Matt McMillan. Battle box of all 10 of the new Ravnica guild preconstructed decks. Single elimination bracket to determine what house shall reign over all of the others. Ten shall stand . . . nine shall fall ...
  Vegas Showdown
  Duration: 2 Hours
  # of Players: 3 – 5
  Description: Have you ever wanted to build your own Casino/Hotel? Well now is your chance! Bid on rooms and take advantage of the best placement to create the most profitable place in Vegas!
  
• 8:00 PM
  Firefly: The Board Game
  Duration: 4 Hours
  Players: 1 – 5
  Description: For you to make script in the ‘Verse, you have to find the best ship, gather the greatest crew, and make mischief to get ahead. Do you have what it takes to make a living in space with only your wits and crew to survive? Remember, it is best to avoid Alliance entanglements, unless of course you are working a Bounty ...
  
• 9:00 PM
  Mothership
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 2 – 6 players
  Description: Guide your Mothership and support vessels to destroy the annoying co-inhabitants in your part of space. Upgrade your technology, while constantly working on balancing your energy systems. Destroy everyone!
  Betrayal at House on the Hill
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 3 – 6
  Description: You can’t believe that you are here. Your friends all wanted to explore the creepy house. You have heard strange stories over the years, but you don’t believe any of them. You are sure once you are done you will have the bragging rights over your other friends as they are going to be the most scared! Just as you are ready to leave, however, you notice that one of them has a weird glint in their eyes ...
  Heroes of Dominaria
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 2 – 4
  Description: Play as one of four powerful Planeswalkers that trek across the Plane of Dominaria. Discover ancient artifacts, cultivate Mana from the land, and embark on epic Quests that will help you gain influence over the land, so that you can guide them to a better world, becoming the greatest guardian of all.
  

Saturday, March 2nd Hours: 10 AM – Midnight

• 10:00 AM
  Siege of the Citadel
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 1 – 8
  Description: Play as various corporate factions that are all fighting for control while also battling against the Dark Legion and their followers who are trying to conquer the solar system. Do you have what it takes to become the best in the galaxy?
  MtG: Commander
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 3 – 6
  Description: Casual Magic the Gathering format. Players are expected to provide their own decks. Singleton format.
  Munchkin: Marvel
  Duration: 2 Hours
  Players: 3 – 6
  Description: Recruit heroes to help S.H.I.E.L.D. fight against villains and enemies from everywhere imaginable. Classic Munchkin gameplay with a Marvel RPG twist.
  
• 11:00 AM
  Star Realms
  Duration: 2 Hours
  Players: 2 – 4
  Description: Deck builder where you recruit from four diverse factions. Build star bases, send ships out to combat, and use your diplomatic skills to come out on top!
  
• Noon
  Star Trek: Ascendency
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 3 – 4
  Description: Command one of five civilizations from Star Trek. Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Ferengi and Cardassian governments are all vying to control the galaxy. Either by taking over the other homeworlds through military victory, or using your diplomatic skills to win a cultural victory. Remember, history is written by the victor!
  
• 1:00 PM
  Heroes of Dominaria
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 2 – 4
  Description: Play as one of four powerful Planeswalkers that trek across the Plane of Dominaria. Discover ancient artifacts, cultivate Mana from the land, and embark on epic Quests that will help you gain influence over the land, so that you can guide them to a better world, becoming the greatest guardian of all.
  
• 2:00 PM
  Battletech
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 2 or more
  Description: Become a mighty Mechwarrior piloting a giant ‘Mech into battle. Giant building sized robots do battle across all kinds of different environments.
  Lords of Waterdeep
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 2 – 6
  Description: Become one of the secret Lords of Waterdeep. Use your political influence and resources to recruit heroes to complete quests that help further your cause. No one knows who is who until the very end. Who will become the most powerful Lord? Now is the time to find out.
  
• 3:00 PM
  Settlers of Catan
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 2 – 4
  Description: Explore the island of Catan. Build roads, cities and resources to become the greatest settler.
  
• 4:00 PM
  MtG – Nicol Bolas: Archenemy
  Duration: 2 Hours
  # of Players: 4
  Description: Three Planeswalker Champions fight against the evil schemes of Nicol Bolas. Will you survive the evil Dragon Planeswalker or will you fall victim to his machinations.
  
• 6:00 PM
  Star Realms
  Duration: 2 Hours
  Players: 2 – 4
  Description: Deck builder where you recruit from four diverse factions. Build star bases, send ships out to combat, and use your diplomatic skills to come out on top!
  MtG – Ravnica Guild Battle
  Duration: 3 Hours
  # of Players: 2 – 10
  Description: Format created by Matt McMillan. Battle box of all 10 of the new Ravnica guild preconstructed decks. Single elimination bracket to determine what house shall reign over all of the others. Ten shall stand . . . nine shall fall ...
  
• 7:00 PM
  The Resistance
  Duration: 1 Hour
  # of Players: 5 – 10
  Description: Your goal – destroy the Empire. You are in a Resistance cell fighting on missions to overthrow the evil regime. What you don’t know, but suspect, is that they have infiltrated your group. You must find the traitor before you all get captured!
  
• 8:00 PM
  Space Hulk
  Duration: 3 Hours
  # of Players: 2
  Description: The Great Imperium has found a floating derelict Space Hulk drifting in space. As one of the great Space Marines, your job is to explore the giant ship and destroy the xenos invaders known as the Tyranids.
  7 Wonders
  Duration: 1 Hour
  # of Players: 3 – 7
  Description: Become the leader of an ancient civilization and guide them to victory over the years. Go through three Ages where you will work to build resources to edge you ahead of the others.
  
• 9:00 PM
  Betrayal at House on the Hill
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 3 – 6
  Description: You can’t believe that you are here. Your friends all wanted to explore the creepy house. You have heard strange stories over the years, but you don’t believe any of them. You are sure once you are done you will have the bragging rights over your other friends as they are going to be the most scared! Just as you are ready to leave, however, you notice that one of them has a weird glint in their eyes ...
  MtG – Commander
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 3 – 6
  Description: Casual Magic the Gathering format. Players are expected to provide their own decks. Singleton format.
  Ticket to Ride
  Duration: 2 Hours
  Players: 2 – 5
  Description: Build various railway routes across America. Be the first to connect your routes to your target cities, and eventually work to make the longest route!
  
• 11:00 PM
  King of Tokyo
  Duration: 1 Hour
  # of Players: 2 – 6
  Description: Battle it out as a variety of monsters vying for Tokyo. Do you know how to play Yahtzee? Then you already know how to play 90% of this game! Fast, Fun and Family Friendly!
  

Sunday, March 3rd Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM

• 10:00 AM
  MtG – Ravnica Guild Battle
  Duration: 3 Hours
  # of Players: 2 – 10
  Description: Format created by Matt McMillan. Battle box of all 10 of the new Ravnica guild preconstructed decks. Single elimination bracket to determine what house shall reign over all of the others. Ten shall stand . . . nine shall fall ...
  King of Tokyo
  Duration: 1 Hour
  # of Players: 2 – 6
  Description: Battle it out as a variety of monsters vying for Tokyo. Do you know how to play Yahtzee? Then you already know how to play 90% of this game! Fast, Fun and Family Friendly!
  
• 11:00 AM
  Lords of Waterdeep
  Duration: 3 Hours
  # of Players: 2 – 6
  Description: Become one of the secret Lords of Waterdeep. Use your political influence and resources to recruit heroes to complete quests that help further your cause. No one knows who is who until the very end. Who will become the most powerful Lord? Now is the time to find out.
  Robo Rally
  Duration: 2 Hours
  # of Players: 2 – 6
  Description: Program your bot on the fly. Race to all of the flags to become the winner. Of course blasting your competition is also a good way to come out on top!
  
• Noon
  Pueblo
  Duration: 3 Hours
  # of Players: 2 – 4
  Description: You are all working on building a home for the Chieftain. You must all work together to accomplish this task, but you all have your own ideas on how to best accomplish this! Work together to build a 3D home for your esteemed leader.
  
• 1:00 PM
  Heroes of Dominaria
  Duration: 3 Hours
  # of Players: 2 – 10
  Description: Format created by Matt McMillan. Battle box of all 10 of the new Ravnica guild preconstructed decks. Single elimination bracket to determine what house shall reign over all of the others. Ten shall stand . . . nine shall fall ...
  Star Trek Ascendency
  Duration: 3 Hours
  Players: 3 – 4
  Description: Command one of five civilizations from Star Trek. Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Ferengi and Cardassian governments are all vying to control the galaxy. Either by taking over the other homeworlds through military victory, or using your diplomatic skills to win a cultural victory. Remember, history is written by the victor!

MarsCon 2019

“Legends In Our Own Mind”

March 1-3, 2019
Hilton Minneapolis/St Paul Airport/Mall of America
3800 American Blvd. E.
Bloomington, MN 55425

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