Mark your Calendars!
Tennessee Game Days VII is scheduled - it will be held March 9-11, 2012 in the same location as last year -- the Holiday Inn Express in Downtown Nashville. We will be updating the website with all the current information soon, but be sure to block off the time. You won't want to miss it!
The People have Spoken!
Still wrapping up the loose ends from TGD - if it seems like it's taking a while, it is. I'm also trying to get my house ready to sell, but that's another story. Today's story is that I wanted to share some of the post-event wrap up stuff that's out there. You may want to contribute, make your own, or just revel in the stories and memories. Ahhh, the memories. Anyway:
There are some geeklists out there:
Tennessee Game Days 2011 - What I Played
What I Played at TN Game Days 2011
And some blog press as well, from our friends at Meepletown.com
if I'm missing out on something, post it in the comments!
TGD VI in the Books!
We had a great weekend full of fun games, friendly gamers, and great fun. We'll be posting pictures on our Facebook page, and updating the site over the next few days. I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone that came out for a great 2011 and hope to see you next year for TGD VII!
Reach Out and Touch Somone
Just a reminder that if you need any help during the weekend of TGD, our hotline is always available:
(615) 624-GAME (4263).
See you Fridays!
Park it Over There Buddy.
For those daily drivers, here is some parking information that we assembled.
Planning on Playing Some Games!
With less then a week before kick off, it's time to starting planning what you're going to play - you can use our "unofficial expedition" geeklist to get this started!
A Three Hour Tour, a Three Hour Tour
No, most are shorter than that, and you can now check them out. The roster of our tours can be viewed here.
The goal of our Tour program is several fold - its a way for new people to meet some other gamers, a way for gamers to learn some new games, and a way for people that like free stuff to increase their chances of getting some of that. So check them out, no tiger blood needed to participate but no matter you're reason for touring, you will be winning!
TGD VI Schedule is Finalized
Finally got the schedule up on the website for NEXT WEEK'S (!) TGD VI. Expect rapid fire TGD info to be coming your way! You can see it here.
Gaming IN THE THIRD DIMENSION!
The last time I took my family to the cinema (yes, I said cinema, I am 1950s man), it was a challenge to find a film that didn't require me to wear a second pair of glasses to view. It seems that Hollywood has embraced 3D movies as the new standard of action and family fair. You can experience that largess in board games at TGD VI. We are going to have a number of fan made projects that you'll want to see in person and probably play as well!
Battlestar Glactica
It started as a reboot of an sci-fi television show and turned into a huge hit. The Fantasy Flight turned it into an incredible boardgame featuring intrigue, distrust and cooperation. Now, you can experience perhaps the most immersive versions of this game we have ever seen. For those that haven't played it, here's the idea of the game, from Boardgamegeek:
"After the Cylon attack on the Colonies, the battered remnants of the human race are on the run, constantly searching for the next signpost on the road to Earth. They face the threat of Cylon attack from without, and treachery and crisis from within. Humanity must work together if they are to have any hope of survival…but how can they, when any of them may, in fact, be a Cylon agent? 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."
Wow! Now imagine all that rendered with models galore and you'll feel like Starbuck staring down a Toaster Raider. Or maybe Doctor Balter testing each crew member to see who might be a Cylon agent. Even if you've never played this game before, fear not - we'll have a Tour set up that will teach this game on this set, so anyone wanting to play will get the chance.
ACQUIRE
So rescuing humanity isn't your idea of a fun afternoon? Well how about making a killing in corporate America? The Sid Sackson classic Acquire is a great game focused on a stock manipulation mechanism. There is a reason this is in the GAMES Magazine Hall of Fame and has been in print for close to FIFTY years. While the recent Hasbro production (from 1999) was well done, this version is a sight to behold. Why settle for second best when the greatest version will be available for you to play? Pimped out Acquire will be on hand for you to play all weekend!
SHADOWS OVER SPAM-A-LOT?
"We are the knights that say NI!"
"It's but a flesh wound."
"What is your Quest?!"
If your quest is to have a hilariously great time playing a fun game - search no further. This game is one part Shadows over Camelot added to one part Monty Python's Quest for the Holy Grail. Play a great co-op game but with all your favorite scenes from the movie - the Black Knight, the killer bunny and even the French Police. You'll be spewing out crazy quotes and laughing about the air speed of a European swallow all evening long. Shadows over Spamalot is a one of a kind fan made recreation and will be available all weekend long!
So come on out to TGD and experience the next dimension!
Getting the Band Back Together
For those of you that experienced the excitement and adventure of TGD V from the front lines, i.e. as a guest of the Opryland, we have some news. It seems in an effort to rebuild some goodwill, Gaylord is offering a free weekend at the renovated hotel to those that were in attendance last year. If you stayed at the hotel last year, you should be getting some information either in the mail or your email soon, if not already.
If a sizeable number of gamers are making a return, why gaming should as well - right? I've started a discussion about this on our Yahoo! Group, so head over there and join in the discussion on what our plans should be for the event!
Back to our regularly scheduled TGD VI announcements!