Kid Friendly Games at Council of Five Nations XXXII (2009)

Kid Friendly Games at Council of Five Nations XXXII (2009)

October 9-11, 2009

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Friday Early  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  (Early)

Caravan 1 * Dungeons & Dragons: Edition 3.5
Early-RPG * $ 2
Game Master: Christopher Ford * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

The story of the Skre Vada Caravan is ages old, its origins lost to time. Now leaving its bardic footprints as a tale to scare children, it tells of a ghost caravan that steals the most valued possessions. It slips into the night and you hope that all it has taken is gold and jewels.  Sometimes, fears come true despite the power of hope. A special posse is being assembled to track down and stop the caravan before it disappears again. How long you have is unknown. The risk is your life. But the hopes of a people travel with you. Bring back their children and they promise a treasure worth your while. Please bring PHB, dice, figure, and a character of 5th to 8th level. This is an Edition 3.5 game. Game designed for ages 8 to adult. Beginners encouraged.

Friday Afternoon  2:00 - 6:00 PM  (Slot A)

Caravan 2 * Dungeons & Dragons: Edition 3.5
A-RPG-1 * $ 2
Game Master: Christopher Ford * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

The story of the Skre Vada Caravan is ages old, but it is not the origin of the myth. Armed with the true story of the ghost caravan, a small group decides to risk it all to bring and end to the evil. The alternative is to wait for the end like sheep. Bring PHB, dice, figure, and a character of 5th to 8th level. This is an Edition 3.5 game. Game designed for ages 8 to adult. Beginners encouraged.

Air Wars * Wings of War
A-Minis-1 * $ 2
Game Master: John Rigley * 8 Players - Kid Friendly

Ever want to fly in a WW1 plane with your guns firing at any thing in the sky? Well, then this is the game for you! Wings of War is a fast paced game of air combat. We will start off easy for those who need it, and work are way up to Balloon busting, and other scenarios. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Wings of War: Famous Aces on BGG
Link: Wings of War: Burning Drachens on BGG

Friday Night  7:00 - 11:00+ PM  (Slot B)

Redcloak Ruckus * D&D 3.5 OGL
B-RPG-3 * $ 2
Game Master: Ben McFarland * 8 Players - Kid Friendly

Enter the streets of Zobeck, the Clockwork City, and learn what dangers lurk within its shadows - from the Kobold Ghetto to the mausoleums of its overcrowded graveyard. Who has targeted your group for death and can you clear your name before the Praetors find you? A riotous urban adventure for 6th level characters from Open Design's Ennie-award-winning Tales of Zobeck and run by the author. Beginners encouraged.

Dino Hunt
B-Board-6 * $ 2
Game Master: Michelle Graham * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

Bring 'em back alive! In Dino Hunt, you travel through time, visiting the different eras where the dinosaurs thrived, and try to capture them for your modern-day zoo. But the other players have cards that can make your hunt harder - and watch out for that charging T. Rex! Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Page

Settlers of Catan
B-Board-7 * $ 2
Game Master: Michael Tutt of Carnage Gaming * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

In Settlers of Catan, players try to be the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads. On each turn dice are rolled to determine what resources the island produces. Players collect these resources to build up their civilizations to get to 10 victory points and win the game. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Page

Saturday Morning  9:00AM - 1:00 PM  (Slot C)

The Peril of Professor Phelblottum * Spirit of the Century
C-RPG-5 * $ 2
Game Master: Rob Rodger * 5 Players - Kid Friendly

Adventure! Thrills! Daring!  Professor Phelblottum has been kidnapped! On the launch of his latest brainchild the Super Zeppelin, he has vanished and the Zeppelin launched early! And only our band of plucky heroes has the wit and will to save the day! Who is behind this dastardly plot? To what nefarious goal will the Zeppelin be put? And just who was that hulking man skulking in the shadows? To find out, join the two-fisted pulp adventure of Spirit of the Century! Beginners encouraged.

Poke the Emperor * Unique
C-RPG-6 * $ 2
Game Master: Sam Briskin * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

A Game of Courtly Intrigue, Epic Adventure, Eldritch Sorcery and the Vital Importance of The Regularity of the Imperial Bowels. The Emperor is Dying! Most of the court wishes he'd get on with it.  Play a valiant Champion, a seductive Courtesan, a noble Vizier, or a wise Doctor, and plot and backstab your way to ruling the Empire! This is a game for the quick-thinking, the scheming, and fans of a Terry Pratchett-style blend of surreal fantasy and bloody realism.  Beginners encouraged.

Pandemic
C-Board-5 * $ 2
Game Master: Doug Neet of Carnage Gaming * 8 Players - Kid Friendly

As outbreaks and epidemics accelerate the spread of the plague can your highly skilled Team destroys the diseases before they overtake the world? The clock is ticking... Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Page

Vampires, Ghosts and Zombies...Oh My! * Haunting House & Vampyre
C-Board-12 * $ 2
Game Master: Chris Bernardi * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

Monsters are on the loose! We're looking for brave souls to face and defeat evil! First up is Haunting House- players do their best to escape and ever changing house of horrors. Then the TSR classic Vampyre- players attempt to hunt down and destroy the evil Count and his minions. Prizes for the best monster hunters! All rules explained. Kids and beginners encouraged. Beginners strongly encouraged.
Link: Haunting house on BGG
Link: Vampyre on BGG

Assault on Sagan Starport * Classic Battletech
C-Minis-1 * $ 2
Game Master: Bob Hamlin * 8 Players - Kid Friendly

A veteran mercenary Company is assigned to a periphery Star-port attack. The defenders will be locally raised militia with some advanced units available. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Classic Battletech Site

Star Wars: The Battle for Tattooine * Homebrew Star Wars Miniatures
C-Minis-6 * $ 2
Game Master: Tim Reddy * 8 Players - Kid Friendly

The forces of good and evil will clash on the tiny desert planet of Tattooine. Game will feature up to 1000 Star Wars minis, from every era of Star Wars, fighting for control of a sprawling urban landscape.  Easy to learn rule system. All materials will be provided. Just show up and play! Beginners strongly encouraged.

STARCRUISER
C-Minis-7 * $ 2
Game Master: Vince Romeo * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

Blast your opponents to smithereens with cruiser class starships. Sign up for a command to play deluxe STARCRUISER with beautiful miniatures, on a board with giant 2-inch hexes that spans over 4.5 feet. (Don’t be fooled by the miniatures; this is a board game played on a hexagon grid with nice pieces.) STARCRUISER is an action packed tactical starship combat game, with a unique movement system. This unique (playable) movement system will present some suprising tactical circumstances and will challenge players of all levels. No experience is necessary all rules will be artfully explained. Beginners strongly encouraged.

Saturday Afternoon  2:00 - 6:00 PM  (Slot D)

D&D Demo * Dungeons & Dragons 4e
D-RPG-6 * $ 2
Game Master: M Alexander Jurkat * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

Join with other courageous and skilled adventurers as you take on the dangers of Khyber in this introductory adventure to the world of Eberron. Character will be provided, or bring your own 2nd level character with one level 3, one level 2, and one level 1 magic items. Rules will be taught. Kids 12 and up, or those with the ability to concentrate for a couple hours, are welcome. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Official D&D Home Page

Stone Age
D-Board-4 * $ 2
Game Master: Michael Mullaney * 4 Players - Kid Friendly

The Stone Age was shaped by the emergence of agriculture, the processing of useful resources, and by the building of simple huts. Trade begins and grow, and civilization takes root and spreads. In Stone Age, a mid-weight Euro currently ranked in the top 30 at boardgamegeek.com, players strive to to master all these challenges. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Page

Ticket to Ride
D-Board-7 * $ 2
Game Master: Veronica Cano * 5 Players - Kid Friendly

With elegantly simple gameplay, Ticket to Ride can be learned in 3 minutes, while providing players with intense strategic and tactical decisions every turn. Players collect cards of various types of train cars they then use to claim railway routes in North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn. Additional points come to those who fulfill Destination Tickets‚ goal cards that connect distant cities; and to the player who builds the longest continuous route.  From Board Game Geek: "The rules are simple enough to write on a train ticket‚ each turn you either draw more cards, claim a route, or get additional Destination Tickets," says Ticket to Ride author, Alan R. Moon. "The tension comes from being forced to balance greed‚ adding more cards to your hand, and fear‚ losing a critical route to a competitor." Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Page

Battlestar Galactica
D-Board-9 * $ 2
Game Master: Mitchell Morris * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game is an exciting game of mistrust, intrigue, and the struggle for survival. Based on the epic and widely-acclaimed new Sci Fi Channel series, Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game puts players in the role of one of ten of their favorite characters from the show. Each playable character has their own abilities and weaknesses, and must all work together in order for humanity to have any hope of survival. However, one or more players in every game secretly side with the Cylons. Players must attempt to expose the traitor while fuel shortages, food contaminations, and political unrest threatens to tear the fleet apart. No show knowledge is necessary to enjoy the game. However fans of the show will love this game. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek’s page for the game
Link: Desginers webite

Kingsburg
D-Board-11 * $ 2
Game Master: Charles Nowicki * 5 Players - Kid Friendly

Each player developes their own district to help the king repell the invading hordes. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Page

The Lost Regiment - First Encounter (15mm) * G&Z Rules
D-Minis-4 * $ 2
Game Master: Mike Griffin of Carnage Gaming * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

It is 1865, The 34th ME is heading home to Portland. But that is not where they end up. As their ship gets beached on shore, there is no other course of action but to move inland and explore. Those green skinned monsters certainly are not Confederates. Will the 34th survive this first encounter? Or will they become tomorrows lunch? Kids with parents welcome. Sponsored by Beginners encouraged.

Patriot Wars: Clash on the Border 1777 * Trench Wars (modified)
D-Minis-5 * $ 2
Game Master: Frank Luberti, Jr. * 12 Players - Kid Friendly

Patriots and Loyalists clash on the border between New York and Connecticut. 25mm skirmish game using the Trench Wars rules system modified for AWI. Game sponsored by the Connecticut Game Club and the New York Wargamers Association. CGC and NYWA members, family and friends welcome. Novices, children with adults, rules lawyers and GMs looking for revenge welcome. Beginners strongly encouraged.

Saturday Night  7:00 - 11:00+ PM  (Slot E)

Dominion
E-Board-6 * $ 2
Game Master: Rob Nydam * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

In Dominion, each player starts with an identical, very small deck of cards. In the center of the table is a selection of other cards the players can "buy" as they can afford them. Through their selection of cards to buy, and how they play their hands as they draw them, the players construct their deck on the fly, striving for the most efficient path to the precious victory points by game end.  From the back of the box: "You are a monarch, like your parents before you, a ruler of a small pleasant kingdom of rivers and evergreens. Unlike your parents, however, you have hopes and dreams! You want a bigger and more pleasant kingdom, with more rivers and a wider variety of trees. You want a Dominion! In all directions lie fiefs, freeholds, and feodums. All are small bits of land, controlled by petty lords and verging on anarchy. You will bring civilization to these people, uniting them under your banner."  "But wait! It must be something in the air; several other monarchs have had the exact same idea. You must race to get as much of the unclaimed land as possible, fending them off along the way. To do this you will hire minions, construct buildings, spruce up your castle, and fill the coffers of your treasury. Your parents wouldn't be proud, but your grandparents would be delighted."  We can play with both the base game and/or the "Intrigue" expansion to accommodate up to six players! Beginners encouraged.
Link: Dominion on BGG
Link: Dominion: Intrigue on BGG
Link: Publisher's site (includes rules for base game and expansion)

Carcassone: The City
E-Board-9 * $ 2
Game Master: Troy Ferris * 4 Players - Kid Friendly

Carcassonne: The City is a standalone game in the Carcassonne series. Players build up the old town together by placing tiles. While the town area grows, the town walls grow around it, starting from a wooden tower. The wall is comprised of delicately carved wooden parts, that create a beautiful rendition of the medieval town at the end of the game. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Entry

Power Grid
E-Board-12 * $ 2
Game Master: Martin Szinger * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

This 2004 game has become something of a classic - it's the #3 overall ranked game on Board Game Geek! It combines market, auction, and map control/placement elements with deft balance. Beginners will be taught, play time ranges between 60-120 minutes. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Page

Battle of Boxville (15mm) * G&Z Rules
E-Minis-4 * $ 2
Game Master: Mike Griffin of Carnage Gaming * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

This is a typical ACW Engagement that could have taken place any time during the Civil War.Get into the town and find the much needed supplies and get out. If there are enemy troops, push them out and hurt them while minimizing your own loss. Of course you should expect the unexpected it is war after all. Kids with parents welcome. Beginners encouraged.

The Battle of Ingouf Farm * Battlefront WW2
E-Minis-5 * $ 2
Game Master: Joe Fox * 5 Players - Kid Friendly

The 3d Battalion 502nd Airborne is assigned the mission to clear out a German held farm on the road to Carentan. Can the paratroopers defeat their Fallschirmjaeger enemies? This game is a good oppurtunity for new players to gian some experience with the Battle Front rules and system. Beginners encouraged.

Sunday Morning  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  (Slot F)

Axis & Allies 1942
F-Board-2 * $ 2
Game Master: Ben Bunday * 5 Players - Kid Friendly

This game will be among the first convention events of this brand new version of Axis & Allies! This new version is supposed to be the version of record for many future tournaments to come, and includes some new simplifications and twists to this classic game system. Beginners very welcome! Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Review
Link: Official Website for Axis & Allies--Spring 1942 Edition

Power Grid
F-Board-5 * $ 2
Game Master: Martin Szinger * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

This 2004 game has become something of a classic - it's the #3 overall ranked game on Board Game Geek! It combines market, auction, and map control/placement elements with deft balance. Beginners will be taught, play time ranges between 60-120 minutes. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Page

Road to Hanghai * Home Crafted
F-Minis-2 * $ 2
Game Master: Mike Paine * 9 Players - Kid Friendly

Against a background of Far East intrigue, treachery, and a thousand terrors is the amazing never-to-be forgotten story of hair-raising, spine-tingling adventure. You can have a hand in stopping the Mysterious Dr. Satan's world domination plot! Beginners encouraged.

The Train * The Sword and the Flame (15mm)
F-Minis-5 * $ 2
Game Master: Jennifer Paperman * 8 Players - Kid Friendly

A British supply train has derailed. The area needs to be secured before a salvage operation can be undertaken. But will that salvage operation be conducted by the British or the Dervish? Kid-friendly for ages 10 and up; younger than that will require a supervising adult to help out. Beginners encouraged.

Sunday Afternoon  2:00 - 6:00 PM  (Slot G)

Who's Guarding Gotham? (A beginner’s beginning game) * DC Heroes
G-RPG-2 * $ 2
Game Master: Karen Seiz * 6 Players - Kid Friendly

Where's Batman? Gotham City - dark, dangerous, crime-ridden and corrupt - it's home and you wouldn't live anywhere else! So when Batman goes missing, & muggings and robberies - not to mention fire-bombings, gang wars & poisoned water supplies - are on the rise, it's up to ordinary citizens like you to battle the villains. Well, maybe not so ordinary.... Never played a role-playing game before? Then this is the game for you! I like to tell stories - and you can help create the adventure! I'll supply the characters, dice (roll high!) and a story - you bring your imagination. The rules are easy - 1) Roll High & 2) Have Fun! (especially Have Fun!) Beginners strongly encouraged.

Ticket to Ride
G-Board-2 * $ 2
Game Master: Veronica Cano * 5 Players - Kid Friendly

With elegantly simple gameplay, Ticket to Ride can be learned in 3 minutes, while providing players with intense strategic and tactical decisions every turn. Players collect cards of various types of train cars they then use to claim railway routes in North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn. Additional points come to those who fulfill Destination Tickets‚ goal cards that connect distant cities; and to the player who builds the longest continuous route.  From Board Game Geek: "The rules are simple enough to write on a train ticket‚ each turn you either draw more cards, claim a route, or get additional Destination Tickets," says Ticket to Ride author, Alan R. Moon. "The tension comes from being forced to balance greed‚ adding more cards to your hand, and fear‚ losing a critical route to a competitor." Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Page

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