Game-a-thon: Saturday, August 9, 2008
Submitted by DC on Sun, 08/03/2008 - 17:53. ()

We've got a special all-day Friedrich trournament at this month's SWA Game-a-thon.  We're also ramping-up for Council of Five Nations, coming October 10-12 this year.  Please click here (and check back often) to keep up on the latest Council news and updates.

Here's the full schedule of events for the August 9th Game-a-thon:

Both Sessions ( 11am - 10pm+ )
Morning Session ( 11am - 4pm )
Evening Session ( 5pm - 10pm+ )
RPGA Events ( 11am - 10pm+ )

For more information, including full event descriptions, click here for the August Game-a-thon page.

Several event descriptions have links to BoardGameGeek. Check them out for game reviews, pictures, rules and player aids.

We hope to see you there.
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Save the Date - Council of Five Nations: October 10-12, 2008
Submitted by DC on Mon, 07/28/2008 - 23:34. ()

It's that time of year. The 'ol Council of Five Nations machinery is starting up once again.

We'll have our 31st Council this year, October 10-12.  Council is one of the oldest gaming conventions in existence.  Here's the ad we ran in Dragon Magazine #10 for Council II, back in 1977:

Council of Five Nations advertisement in Dragon Magazine #10 (1977)

Gary Gygax as a Guest of Honor!  $6 entry fee for the whole weekend!  Those were the days...

We're currently looking for volunteers to run games.  If you'd like to help us out with one (or more!), we'd love to have you.  Not only can you get free entry, but we've got a special T-Shirt incentive this year... but only if you get your games in promptly!  Please check out this page for more info:



Even if you're not interested in GMing, you can keep tabs on all the latest Council info here:


We will be updating this page regularly.


Over 1,000 of you will be receiving a postcard from us over the next few days.  It asks that you mark your calendars now - save Columbus Day Weekend (October 10-12).  That's about two-and-a-half months away.

Please feel free to forward this email to your friends (we offer discounts for group registrations of 3+).

Please feel free to bring your kids (students get in half price, and we offer a whole event track of "kid friendly" games).

Please feel free to plan a road trip with your whole college gaming club (the group and student discounts stack!).

Watch your email box for more Council news as things progress.

We look forward to seeing you in October!
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New gaming store in Glens Falls, NY
Submitted by DC on Sun, 07/13/2008 - 22:42. ()

We're happy to help spread the word about Cooper's Cave Games & Paintball, a brand new store in Glens Falls, NY.

Cooper's Cave Games & Paintball LLC has the largest selections of games, sportscards, and paintball supplies in Upstate New York. We also have a large selection of used DVD's and video games.  Magic Tournaments are held on Fridays at 5PM and Saturdays at 1PM.  Feel free to come in anytime and use our dedicated gaming tables.  We'll stay open late to accomadate leagues and gaming groups as they form.  All gamers welcome!! 

We are located at:
18A Saratoga Ave
South Glens Falls, NY

Hours:
M-Th 12-6PM
Fri-Sat 11AM-7PM
Sun CLOSE

518-745-GAME

www.CoopersCavePaintball.com
"operated by gamers, for gamers"
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Game-a-thon: Saturday, July 19th, 2008
Submitted by DC on Sat, 07/12/2008 - 15:41. ()

It's the peak of summer, so the schedule is a little light this month.

But, don't forget that July is one of our quarterly Swap Meet months!  Think of it as a community Garage Sale for old games you want to get off your shelf.  See the July Game-a-thon page for more info.

Here's the event lineup:

Morning Session ( 11am - 4pm )
Evening Session ( 5pm - 10pm+ )

For more information, including full event descriptions, click here for the July Game-a-thon page.

Several event descriptions have links to BoardGameGeek. Check them out for game reviews, pictures, rules and player aids.

We hope to see you there.
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Carnage (November 7-9), Call for GMs
Submitted by DC on Sat, 07/12/2008 - 15:27. ()

Hey all,

Carnage 11 is looking for GMs to run Board games.  Carnage will be held again this year in Fairlee VT from Nov 7-9.  We alreday have many great games planned, but we are always looking for more games to offer!  We are looking for new and exciting games as well as the classic board games.  Come to the website: www.carnagecon.com to sign up to run a game or two. (Does not have to be a board game, minatures, or RPGs are welcome!)  The deadline is July 31st!!

Some Board games already planned for this years Carnage:
  • Age of Empires III: The Age of Discovery
  • Through the Ages: A Story of Civilization
  • 18XX
  • Titan
  • Pirates Cove
  • Race for the Galaxy
  • 1960: The Making of the President
  • Axis and Allies (Double Blind)
  • Roborally
  • Descent

We are looking for GMs to run some of the following games:
  • Power Grid
  • Brass
  • Railroad Tycoon
  • Agricola
  • Puerto Rico
  • Any crayon rail games
  • Additional 18XX
  • Imperial
  • Die Macher
  • Calyus
  • El Grande
  • Pandemic
  • Dune
  • Ticket to Ride
  • Age of Steam
  • Tigris & Euphrates
  • Princes of Florence
  • Here I Stand
  • Shogun
  • Blackbeard
  • Winds of Plunder
  • Stone Age
  • Pillars of the Earth

This is by no means a comprhensive list. If you have a board game you love, than offer to run it at Carnage! Like I said above, we are looking for new and exciting, as well as the classics.  So let us know what board games you want to see at this years Carnage, or come run one of your favorites!

Thanks for your support...looking forward to a great year at  Carnage: We go to 11!

Rod Sheldon
VP Carange Gaming
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Looking for Games & GMs for the Summer Game-a-thons
Submitted by DC on Sat, 06/28/2008 - 10:07. ()

We're recruiting GMs for the Summer Game-a-thons
(July 19th, August 9th & September 13th).

We have been seeing many of the same people GMing every month at the SWA Game-a-thons, and we appreciate their enthusiasm and dedication. But we would love to mix it up a bit and see some new people, or those haven’t GM’d in a while, step up to the plate.  Hopefully this will result in different games being run and maybe even bring in some new gamers.
 
The July 19th Game-a-thon is coming quickly so we need to get started. Can you help us by running a game?
 
As you know, each Game-a-thon has two 5-hour slots:
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM+ (games can run later, no problem).
 
As usual July will probably have:
  • FCS D&D in the morning
  • Historical Miniatures in the morning
  • RPGA D&D potentially running both sessions
  • and Conan RPG in the evening.

But we're specifically looking for GMs to run:
 
Eurogames! A pair of shorter Euro games, especially for the 11am time slot, would be great. With the intent of both in the one 5-hour.  Ideally, we'll have one established, popular game, and one newer game, but this is not mandatory - just an idea.

An "Avalon Hill Classic" for the 5pm slot, something like Advanced Civilization, Age of Renaissance, History of the World, etc.

Or anything else that you'd like to run in July.  Maybe a new game or one you haven’t seen run at an SWA event, especially if it is popular.

 
If you would like run an event fill out the form here:
 
If you would request a specific game be GM'd by someone else you can do so here:
 
Also, don't forget that July is a Swap Meet month.  Bring some stuff that you'd like to clear off your shelves. Or, bring some extra money to buy stuff to put up on your shelves!
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More info on National Free RPG Day
Submitted by DC on Wed, 06/18/2008 - 21:50. ()

The nation-wide "Free RPG Day" events will be happening at not one, but two local gaming stores this Saturday, June 21st. 

Zombie Planet Info Link:  http://www.edenstudios.net/zombieplanet/

Flights of Fantasy Info Link:  http://fof.net/calendar.html

National Event Link:  http://www.freerpgday.com/

Enjoy!
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Game-a-thon: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Submitted by DC on Wed, 06/11/2008 - 00:24. ()


The June Game-a-thon happens to be on the first day of Summer this year.  But don't worry, we've got air conditioning and lots of elbow room at the Studio of Bridge and Games.  And, some good gaming events.  Please take a look...

Morning Session ( 11am - 4pm )
Evening Session ( 5pm - 10pm+ )
RPGA Events ( 11am - 10pm+ )

For more information, including full event descriptions, click here for the June Game-a-thon page.

Several event descriptions have links to BoardGameGeek. Check them out for game reviews, pictures, rules and player aids.

We hope to see you there.
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Photo Album up-and-running on the SWA Web Site
Submitted by DC on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 19:55. ()

You've been asking for it for years, and we've finally got it implemented!

Jarrod, the SWA's designated Photo Czar, has started posting pictures on the web site.  So far, he has Council of Five Nations pictures dating back to 2001.  If anyone has any other pictures they would like posted on the site, please feel free to get them to Jarrod or any other SWA czar so that they can be given to Jarrod. 

Jarrod asks that the photos to be saved in digital format onto a CD-ROM or DVD+R disk.  He is also asking that fellow gamers feel free to take pictures at monthly Game-a-thons or other SWA events to be posted on the site.  These photos will convey what the SWA has to offer to the gaming community and hopefully will increase attendance at both the Game-a-thons and Council of Five Nations.

You can see the current photo offerings here:
http://www.swa-gaming.org/image

Or, click the "Photos" link on any page of the SWA web site.  It's located in the horizontal menu in the darker-shaded bar below the title and ad banners.
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Army of Ireland, a new game published by SWA Member Dave Cuatt
Submitted by DC on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 19:33. ()

SWA member David Cuatt announces the release of his newest game by Fiery Dragon Productions: Army of Ireland, The Battle of Ridgeway 1866. Special thanks to all the SWA folks who helped in the development and playtesting of this game.

Army of Ireland is a tactical level recreation of the historically significant Battle of Ridgeway, where encroaching Fenians (Irish-American ACW veterans) clashed with spirited Canadian militia in what is now Ontario. 

You can get a lot more details about Army of Ireland here:
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/36486
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