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Conquest is now Avalon:
One of KublaCon’s fellow Bay Area conventions is Conquest. The convention was recently sold and is now under new management (Name of the Game, LLC) and has been renamed as Avalon. We here at KublaCon give our best wishes and hopes to the new ownership and can’t wait to attend next years Con.
But for those of you who may lament the loss of Conquest, never fear. Name of the Game, LLC is also going to run Conquest LA (that's Los Angeles!).
Visit their website to get the latest updates on their boardgaming championships, special guests, and their special offer to "Stay for Three, Play for Free."
Welcome to the month of National Games Week!
KublaCon supports National Games Week, November 21-27, 2004. National Games Week is your event- an entire week to celebrate playing games, and show your friends and families the great games now available. You, who already know how fun games are, are our best Ambassador. Join Now- It’s Easy, and Free. Go to www.nationalgamesweek.net to join. Then schedule your own Games Day. Lots of resources are available to support your event. In case you are not already aware…
What National Games Week Is
NGW™ is a coordinated nationwide promotional campaign to raise awareness of games as positive, social entertainment. The industry and game players will achieve this together, by creating a weeklong series of events that get people's attention- a celebration of games. The staff of Games Quarterly is the coordinators. NGW even has its own official U.S. postage stamp!
National Games Week is now established as the fourth week of November every year. This year that makes it November 21-27, a Sunday through Saturday, when families and friends are coming together. It is a perfect time to play games.
Host Your Own Event
NGW events will take place, for this inaugural year, in an expected 15,000 homes, schools, churches, colleges, community centers and retail stores. Game Retailers will run events, but otherwise events will be run when people such as you decide to take up the challenge. You have a keen interest in games and therefore are our best ambassador- we hope you will decide to Host a Games Day during National Games Week, invite friends and family, gamer and non-gamer alike. The more people that hear the message the more new game players there will be. Make your own event wherever you like- your home, school, church, or community center, and invite lots of people. Or, contact your local game retailer to find out what events they are going to run- they might even want your help with their events.
NGW Provides the Tools to You
You are going to be provided with the tools to make a fun, successful event- posters, invitation cards, official stamps, and information for teachers, even games. The NGW web site is www.nationalgamesweek.net. On this site you can get lots of information. Then, should you decide to become a member of National Games Week (there is no fee), you can log in to the secure part of the web site and find all sorts of resources that you can order. Some are free; some have a shipping and handling charge, while others have a minimal cost. Stock up on all the supplies you need, including promotional packages of products from the publishers themselves. During your Games Day be sure to have both your favorite games and some games suitable for newcomers. Be prepared to teach the games to them so they can start enjoying games right away.
For Educators
On the NGW web site there is lots of information plus some special resources for your Games Day at school. Also, in each issue of Games Quarterly Magazine there is a good article on teaching games- you can download previous articles on the NGW web site. You can also get a How to Host a Games Day kit at no cost, by ordering it on the web site.
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate games than National Games Week. Let’s do this as a team!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ngw@gamesquarterly.net
National Games Week is coordinated by:
Matthews Simmons Marketing
80 Garden Center, Suite 16, Broomfield, CO 80020 USA
Phone 303-469-3277 Fax 303-468-6174
Our illustrious Events Coordinator has news about a special event:
KublaCon is proud to announce its participation in the "Week of the Family" for the City of San Carlos. For the past 6 years, The City of San Carlos has hosted a weeks worth of events for San Carlos families to enjoy together. KublaCon will be joining the tradition by hosting a Family Boardgame Night on Friday, February 4th, 2005. KublaCon Staff members will teach and help run games for the participating families. If anyone knows of similar events happening in their cities or towns, please contact me to see if KublaCon can help make your event a success.
Kevin O'Hare
Events Coordinator
events@kublacon.com
New Game night in San Francisco – part of National Games Week
KublaCon is proud to help sponsor and organize a new game night in San Francisco.
Starting on Sunday, November 28th, as a wrap-up National Games Week, the Red Vic Bed, Breakfast, and Café will host a weekly games night from 5-9pm.
The new Café managers are ready to serve coffee, pots of tea, vegan treats, juices and sandwiches in this gamer-friendly atmosphere. The tables are well lit and, generally, larger than most coffee shop tables.
I’ll be bringing several of my own board games to share, including Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Memoir ’44, and a few others. If you’re interested in coming, please send me an RSVP so we can get an idea of how many people might be there. (The café should be able to handle about 20-30 people.)
Red Victorian Bed, Breakfast & Cafe
1665 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Japji Khalsa
Executive Producer
DundraCon's just around the corner!
DunDraCon XXIX
DunDraCon returns to the San Ramon Marriott Hotel for Presidents' Day
Weekend:
February 18-21, 2005.
RPGs, Miniatures, CMGs, LARPs, Board Games, and more!
GMs and volunteers needed!
For more information, please visit our website: www.dundracon.com
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