If you’re interested in hosting an event at Board Game Bash, then contact Jonathan about getting on the schedule. We’d love to have you! (Please note that this schedule is in development, so times may shift based on updates and availability.)
Friday, August 3, 2012
Additional events for Friday will be posted as details become available.
6:00 PM: Advance ticket holders can check in and get started
7:00 PM: Regular door admission opens
8:00 PM: Munchkin tournament
3 rounds, each with a different Munchkin variant. 16 players in round 1 (Munchkin Zombies), 8 players advance to round 2 (Munchkin Axe Cop), and the final 4 players will go to round 3 (fantasy Munchkin with every single expansion ever produced)
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Additional events for Saturday will be posted as details become available.
9:00 AM: Summoner Wars tutorial
Dave will teach the ins and outs of playing Summoner Wars to get you ready for the tournament.
10:00 AM: Summoner Wars tournament
16 players will draw a random race and play it in 4 rounds of single elimination action. Dave has all the races, so each player will have a different race.
1:00 PM: No-Ship Math Trade
Looking to trade games but find it hard to arrange a bunch of individual trades? So did a bunch of folks, and thus the Math Trade was born. In short, it’s a massively efficient way for games to be traded amongst folks in a large group. You post your haves, people then say what they want, and a computer makes the internal trades so that everyone ends up with the best possible trade. BoardGameGeek has a fabulous Math Trade Guide you can look at for more information. We’ll be doing our own version of the trade at the convention, but you have to do some stuff in advance, so be sure to read the post and sign up. There is also a great discussion thread going about the trade over at BGG.
1:15 PM: Flea Market
After the Math Trade has wrapped, the flea market will begin. This is another way to transfer games. Basically, just set up what you have, set a price, and see what folks want to do. It’s very informal; just grab some table space and show off what you have. If you still have some stuff left over after the Math Trade, this is for you! (Or if you’re looking for some good deals on games, this is well worth checking out.)
2:00 PM: Dominion tournament
32 players will play 3 games with the top 4 advancing to a final game. All expansions are fair game. Every player will get something for playing, with the winner getting an exclusive prize from Rio Grande.
4:00 PM: Wings of Glory event: World War 2 Battle of Britain
This is the first of two Wings of Glory (formerly Wings of War) events from Steven. Up to 14 people (yes, 14!!!) can play in this, and the rules can be learned in just 5 minutes. It’s a great session for novice and veteran gamers alike. Game time will be 2 hours.
This scenario takes place in fall of 1940. The Axis side will be invading Great Britain trying to bomb key targets. The British must deploy their limited resources to defend their targets and stop the Germans. Dogfight using cool looking, painted minis over a 6 by 10 foot map. Yes, that’s 60 square feet of gaming space.
7:00 PM: 7 Wonders tournament
28 players will be narrowed to a winner over three games. The top two players from each table will advance, along with the three top scoring third place players. Two tables (14 players) will then play, with the top three (and top scoring 4th place player) will advance to the final table, where a single winner will emerge.
8:00 PM: Wings of Glory event: World War 1 Balloon Busting and Bombers
This is the second of two Wings of Glory (formerly Wings of War) events from Steven. Up to 14 people (yes, 14!!!) can play in this, and the rules can be learned in just 5 minutes. It’s a great session for novice and veteran gamers alike. Game time will be 2 hours.
In the air above France, you will fight in two scenarios. First, each side will have valuable reconnaissance balloons protected by a fighter screen. Each side wants to sink the other’s balloons, but watch out for fire (both enemy and friendly) from the anti-aircraft units on the ground. Second has the Germans flying a heavy bomber in, and the Allies are out to stop it. This will also be on a 6 by 10 foot board (yes, 60 square feet!!) using awesome painted minis.
9:00 PM: Fritters’ Five Favorite Four-Player Card Games
It’s getting late, and you’re looking for some fast games. Here’s your spot! Christopher and Matt have gotten together to make a great tournament consisting of five quick card games. With $200 in prizes available for the tournament, it’s sure to be worth your while. They ask that participants be familiar with the rules for all the games, and are hosting demonstrations of the games every Tuesday at South Austin Game Night (at Rockin’ Tomato on S. Lamar meeting from 6 to 11 PM) from now until the convention. You can also read the tournament rules here, as well as rules for all five games: No Thanks!, Category 5 / Slide 5, Turn the Tide, Thor / Botswana, and For Sale.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Additional events for Sunday will be posted as details become available.
10:00 AM: Memoir ’44 tournament
Play this combat simulator. Because this is a longer game, we’ll only be doing three rounds with 8 players in single elimination.
1:00 PM: Cheapass Games discussion and demonstration
Cheapass Games has moved from making cheap games to making free games printable online. Jim Tarsi is going to discuss the company, and then host a demo of some of their games. There will be a special prize drawing, and the only way to enter is to attend the demo!
4:00 PM: Small World tournament
Show your domination of the lands in the Small World tournament. 16 players will play over three rounds with the top two from each game advancing to the next round. After three games, the Small World champion will be crowned! Everyone that plays will get a special prize from Days of Wonder with an extra special prize for the winner.
8:00 PM: Convention closes. Hope you had fun.
Note that the convention is open the entire weekend through the night on Friday and Saturday. You can game for 50 hours non stop if you want, though we highly recommend meals and showers.
There will be plenty of open gaming tables available throughout the event for those who want to bring their own games or try out something new with fellow attendees. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the world of board games, there’s something for everyone at Board Game Bash. So come on down, meet some new friends, and enjoy a weekend full of fun and games. We can’t wait to see you there!
