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Follow on Google News | Strategicon Gamex 2012 - Play Games Over Memorial Day WeekendWargame Designer Richard Borg to Attend; Get to GenCon with Settlers of Catan and Warmachine/Hordes Tournaments
By: strategicon.net Maybe you've played Magic the Gathering, Settlers of Catan, or Dungeons and Dragons before, but did you know that there's an entire world full of games out there waiting for you to discover? There's hundreds of board games, card games, miniature games, roleplaying games, even live-action roleplaying games out there to experience, and Gamex packs it all together with tons of tournaments and events, some even for prizes. Oh, and if video games are your thing, there's room for those too with events going on for Diablo III, Street Fighter X Tekken, and Dance Central! Guest of Honor Richard Borg, creator of the infamous Liar's Dice and over 50 other games, will be here and ready play games with you as well. He'll be showing off his newest creation, Abaddon, and running events of his other hit games, including the insanely-popular Memoir '44. Special Guest Tom Jolly, designer of the recently re-released Wiz-War, is local to LA and will be there too, showing off his games and talking physics. Do you Catan? Mayfair Games' Worldwide Settlers of Catan Championship Pre-Qualifier event gives you a chance to play the best Catan players in the Western US with the winner advancing to GenCon Indy, the biggest game show in America. You can get to GenCon playing with miniatures, too, as Privateer Press hosts a Warmachine/Hordes tournament that will bring out the best in all comers. There's several Mega Tournaments featuring popular games like 7 Wonders, Kingdom Builder, and Dominion, and winning these and other tournaments gets you Dealer Dollars to spend in the onsite dealer room! You can even spend them in Monday's giant game auction. And Gamex isn't just about games – grab a brush and try out the Paint and Take area, where miniatures, paint, and expertise are all provided! Attend The Gaslight Masquerade on Friday night, an event for charity with a raffle and steampunk costume contest. Get your laugh on with comedian Andy Salazar on Saturday night. Who knows what else might happen? All this and more is waiting for you on Memorial Day weekend. Pre-register now at strategicon.net and lock yourself in for four great days of fun, friends, and firepower! GAMEX 2012 LAX Sheraton Gateway Hotel Memorial Day Weekend May 25-28 http://www.strategicon.net $50.00 Full Con Pass ($40 if pre-registered) $30.00 One Day Pass (Saturday/Sunday) $10.00 One Day Pass (Friday/Monday) $50.00 Family Day Pass (Sunday) $5.00 Children 12 and under (with adult admission) End
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