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Welcome To the Origins Pre-Registration Program Book Origins 2008 looks to be another great year for Ori- gins--with a few big changes!

We’ve introduced a new concept to Origins--and changed the name of the show. We at the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the non-proﬁ t trade association that looks after the interests of the game industry, started working in 2001 to really make Origins the gamer’s game convention. With the help of many GMs, clubs, volunteers, and publishers, we have accomplished this goal. No matter your type of social or hobby, non-electronic game, Origins is the place for you.

Now we need to work on something else, while main- taining Origins as *the* gamer’s game con. The thing that we need in the game industry is more customers--and therefore more gamers. GAMA has a number of programs to help the industry with this, from our Games in Education and Games to Troops, to our partnerships with the American Library Association and with hobby and toy associations. We’re getting Origins into the act as well by inviting “the public” to enjoy our Exhibit Hall on Saturday and Sunday for only $3 a person or $10 a family.

These folks will be attending Origins like it’s another of the summer fairs here in Columbus. They’ll come to learn and buy new games. Some of these folks will discover our hobby and become gamers. most of them will just discover a new world of games to enjoy and will become casual costomers of our publishers. Both kinds of person will help us--and you! They will help to sell more games, which will help our publishers, of course; and more healthy publishers will help you get more and better games!

Origins has been known as the Origins International Information Game Expo for some years now. That was a great name but we felt that with the change in image--to the public--of the show, that we needed to change the name to Origins Game Fair, a name that we feel really speaks to our vision. We hope that you enjoy the show! -- Anthony Anthony J. Gallela Executive Director 1 GAMA Staff TABLE OF CONTENTS Anthony J. Gallela Executive Director Jodie Panzeri Operations Director General Information page 1 Trey Reilly Program Director Pre-registration Information page 5 Matthew Ragsdale Exhibitor Services and Sales Coordinator Administrative Information page 4 Steve Verdoliva Events and Programs Volunteer Information page 6 Coordinator Origins First-Timers page 3 Joby Miller Events and Operations Coordinator Hotels page 8 John Kaufeld Public Relations Area Restaurants page 10 Coordinator Exhibit Hall Map page 12 Sponsors page 11 Clubs & Organizations page 14 Special Events page 16 Origin Award Nominees page 20 Auction page 25 Guests of Honor page 22 Featured Artists page 26 Art Show page 27 Teacher’s Hall Pass page 27 Kids Program page 29 Spouse and Family Program page 29 Newcomers Program page 28 Strategicorps page 28 NSDM page 34 Seminars page 34 GAMA Retail Summit page 38 War College page 15 Collectible Card Games page 39 Live Action Roleplaying page 39 Miniatures page 41 War Room page 56 Strategicorps Theme page 28 HOT Gaming page 46 Paint N’ Take page 48 “Uncle Duke” Retrospective page 47 Roleplaying Games page 49 The GatheringA page 52 Tabletop Games page 53 Traditional Games page 57 Information 2 FIRST-TIMERS GAME FAIR-ONLY? Welcome to Your First get fi rst dibs on the Adventure at Origins! available seats, mind On Saturday and Sunday only, for $3 a person or you, which is why it’s always a good idea $10 per family, you may attend Origins and enjoy There are literally thousands of people to pre-register for the: who come year after year to this the games you know Exhibit Hall (with hundreds of game-sellers and great show, but we are particularly about that might be happy when new folks join us for the game demos), in high demand. fi rst time. This is an exciting oppor- Art Show, tunity for you to discover the magic Also, there are plenty Auction, and of an entire convention center full of of groups and com- Food Vendors. gaming and game-related activities. panies running “open Frankly, we kind of envy you that This pass does not get you into scheduled events play” events where fi rst-time wonder. Remember it’s not at the show, but it does let you shop and get you a folks can literally just just a con but an adventure! wander up, sit down, lot of exposure to hundreds of cool games. and start playing. Anyway, the following are some questions you may have, with answers If you have a regular badge to the show, you do OK, I’ve never been you’ll need. not need a Fair-Only Pass as well. Your regualr to the place. Where am I going? Well, pass gets you into everything the Fair Pass does, Should I pre-register for the conven- elsewhere in this plus much, much more. tion? Absolutely! Not only do you get book you’ll fi nd the a discount on your badge fee (right address and driving now, you pay $60.00 for the show; directions, so let’s you. You can search accord- after May 25th and at the door, it will assume you are at the Convention ing to game titles and systems be $70.00), you avoid the On Site Center or at the Hyatt (the attached (such as “Dungeons & Drag- Registration Line. hotel). The fi rst place you will need ons” or “Risk”), broad catego- to fi nd is the Registration Area, which ries (such as “roleplaying” or Now then, our on site lines are is a large, long series of booths “tabletop”), the names of clubs nowhere near as bad as they used located out in the main hallway of or individual game masters to be, thanks to our process work- the Convention Center. There’s a set you like to play with, times you ing so much better in recent years. of escalators that run between the know you will be available to Still, those who pre-register can walk Convention Center and the Hyatt; play, and many other search right up to the Pre-Reg line, get their the Registration Area is very near the criteria. packet, and get gaming much quicker bottom of those escalators and pretty when they arrive. much impossible to miss. You will want to pay particular attention to three pieces of What about pre-registering for If you enter the Convention Center at information that each game events? You should certainly look the entrance closest to the Hyatt, the will have listed – Minimum into it. If you go through the event Registration Area will be right there in Age, Experience, and Complex- schedule (which will be available and front of you, along the left wall. If you ity. The Minimum Age will give searchable online starting in May) and enter from any of the other entrances, guidance on what is considered fi nd games that you know for certain you’ll want to go to the main hallway the appropriate age to play. you will want to play, you are better and turn right, going towards the long The Experience listed will in- of pre-registering for them. Not only escalators. Again, you won’t be able dicate whether or not newbies does this guarantee you a seat at that to miss the Reg Area that way. are really encouraged to try table, but it also lets the organizer or and play. Complexity will give game master know they should be Events are happening all around you, you a sense of how much time expecting you. and the Convention Center is a huge and effort you’ll likely expend place. Don’t worry; there will be a learning the game should you Can I just show up on site and play map showing you were everything choose to try one you’ve never games? Absolutely! Not only can you is, as well as dozens of helpful staff played. sign up for games on site as part of people and volunteers to ask ques- your registration (or, if you pre-regis- tions of at any time. As well, there’s Much of this information was ter, as a separate action), but you can gained from our good friends an Information Booth right near the Information also purchase any number of Generic Registration Area with folks on hand at the “Unoffi cial Origins Tokens to use as you wish. Gener- at all times to point you in the right Survivor’s Guide” - http:// ics come in $2.00 increments, and direction. origins.guide.home.att.net/ they match up with the costs of our Origins2k6/. Do yourself a events. If you see a game you want How do I decide what games I want favor and spend some time on to play, and there is space available, to play? When the Event Registration it, as those guys have done a you can just turn in the appropriate System goes live in May (www.origin- fantastic job of collecting tons number of Generics to the game or- sgamefair.com), you will be able to of useful information for any- ganizer and sit down and play. Those search it for events that may interest one coming to Origins. who have actual tickets for the game 3 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Badges the attendee is not able to be seated All persons participating in Origins at the time of the event. No refunds 2008 must visibly wear an appro- will be given for any reason without priate Origins 2008 badge while in the approval of the Origins Directors. offi cial convention areas. Badges may be purchased through preregis- Costumes and Weapons tration or onsite at the Registration You may not wear any uniform that Counters. Day badges are restricted is currently in service as a costume. to the specifi c day designated on the This includes police uniforms, active badge. Parent badges restrict pur- military wear, or the dress uniform chasers from participating in tick- of any military service. All weapon eted events. replicas must be cleared by convention security and “peace bonded.” Lost Badges Actual weapons are expressly We regret that we cannot replace lost prohibited on convention premises. convention materials (badges, tickets, Replica weapons purchased in the programs, and so on). Replacement Exhibit Hall must be immediately of badges and event tickets will be secured in the vehicle or hotel room at FULL, current price. We assume of the purchaser. If you have ques- no responsibility for lost items. See tions about this policy, contact further details in the Lost and Found [email protected] information below. Solicitation Tickets There are no public selling areas Most scheduled events at Origins within the Convention Center or 2008 have limited seating and require Hotel. All selling of products or the purchase of an event ticket. Event services is restricted to the Exhibit tickets may be purchased by prereg- Hall, the Auction, and to select istration or onsite at the Event Reg- card vendors in the Collectible Card istration Counters. Only people with Game Hall during designated hours. tickets for a particular event may par- Individuals wishing to sell items ticipate in that event. Generic tokens must do so through (or to) exhibit- may be purchased and used in place ing companies or through the Used of a specifi c event ticket. Generic to- and Collectible Games Auction. kens may be used in place of a ticket Sales without authorized consent in an event that has an opening for a of GAMA will result in removal from participant. Generic token holders do the convention without refund. not replace specifi c ticket holders until 10 minutes after the scheduled start Security of an event. Generic tokens are avail- Security will be provided by professional off-duty law enforcement able for purchase at Event Registra- have their badge revoked personnel, and will be supplemented tion, CCG HQ, Board Game HQ, and without refund. RPG/LARP HQ. by security guards and the Origins Refunds Staff. Origins security personnel are there to help everyone have a good Lost and Found Refunds are given only for canceled time. Please show them the respect Origins Administration maintains events, for overpayment of preregistra- they deserve. a Lost and Found in addition tion fees, or if an event is oversold and to the one maintained by the Food and Beverage convention center. If you fi nd or lose any item(s), please no- The Hyatt Regency Colum- tify us at Origins Show Head- bus, the Greater Colum- quarters. If possible, all found bus Convention Center, property will be returned to and its food court have the owner(s). Any items not the exclusive right to sell claimed or returned will be left food and beverages on the with the convention center secu- convention premises. This rity offi ce at the close of show. is in compliance with state and local laws. No outside food may be brought onto Smoking the premises. Should such Origins is a smoke-free con- food be discovered, the vention. There is no smoking offending party may be allowed inside any of the con- asked to fi nish the food vention facilities. off-premises and may Information 4 PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION Pre-registration allows you to purchase badges and If you have previously purchased a badge and now events before arriving at the convention, thereby want to add events saving time, effort, and money. By spending time 1. First you need to be logged onto the site. now planning out your convention, you keep valu- 2. Instead of choosing a badge from the list, select MOD- able time available at the show. Origins is now fi ve IFY EXISTING BADGE. This will bring you to a list of any days long but with over 4,000 events, 200+ exhibi- badges you have purchased and you can choose to ADD tors, special guests, and so much more, you still EVENTS TO BADGE by selecting that option under the ap- will not have enough time to do everything. Save propriate badge. (See step 4 above. Repeat for additional yourself some time by pre-registering. Then not a badges that you have purchased.) single moment of your time is wasted at the show! 3. Once you have added all of the events, click ADD CON- TENTS TO CART then click CHECKOUT on your cart. Many events are limited in seating. Pre-registration offers you the earliest chance to reserve your place in events. The more popular the event, the more Origins 2008 Show Hours likely it will sell out in pre-registration. Don’t arrive at the show only to fi nd out that every scheduling of your favorite event is sold out. Wednesday, June 25 Preregistration Pick-up 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Origins 2008 Registration Rates Online Registration 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Deadline June 12th, 2008 Pre-Reg Rate Onsite Rate Full Show $60 $70 Thursday, June 26 Full Show - Club $30 $70 Registration 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Full Show - Military $30 $35 Scheduled Events 8:00 a.m. - Past Midnight One Day $25 $35 Parent Full Show $40 $40 Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Parent One Day $20 $20 Art Show 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Teacher’s Hall Pass Free Free Online Registration 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Child (9 and under) is free when accompanied by a paid adult. Fair-Only Pass Onsite Only $3 Friday, June 27 (Fair Passes are for Saturday and Sunday only and Registration 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. they get you into the exhibit hall, art show, and auction.) Gift Shop 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Scheduled Events 8:00 a.m. - Past Midnight How To Buy Badges and Events Online Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. We have color coded the buttons: green buttons Art Show 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. take you forward through the checkout process, red Online Registration 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. buttons cancel or go back a step, grey buttons help you gather information. Remember that each badge can only purchase one Saturday, June 28 ticket to an event! You cannot purchase multiple spots in a single event on a single badge. Registration 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Gift Shop 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. If you do NOT already have a badge Scheduled Events 8:00 a.m. - Past Midnight 1. First you need to be logged onto the site. You Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. can create an account using the login box in the upper right corner of the page. Art Show 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2. Then choose a badge from the list on the REGIS- Origins Award Ceremony 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. TRATION page. Origins Award Party 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 3. You will then need to complete the information Online Registration 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. for the badgeholder and click CONTINUE. 4. (Optional) Now you can add events to this badge using the SEARCH EVENTS and ADVANCED SEARCH Sunday, June 29 event search functions. Once you have selected Information Registration 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. your events you can click ADD CONTENTS TO CART to move this badge and its events into your shop- Gift Shop 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ping cart. Scheduled Events 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 5. (Optional) At this point you can add another Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. badge (and events) by repeating the process above. You can add as many badges as you want. Art Show 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 6. Finally, click CHECKOUT on your shopping cart Convention Closes 8:00 p.m. and complete your purchase.

5 VOLUNTEER INFORMATION Why volunteer? way sometimes), you automati- At Origins, our volunteers are cally come back at the appropriate the show’s most valuable asset. level based on your past work. For Volunteers help with registration, example, if you work 32 hours one direct lost attendees, provide door year (putting you at the Recruit security, and do the other million level) and then take a year off, tasks that a show like Origins re- you come back at the Junior level, quires. The show simply couldn’t because you already did your time run without them. as a Recruit.

Volunteering for Origins gives you Notes about Hotel ac- a whole new way to enjoy the commodations and show. You get to come backstage Vouchers and see how the show works, meet If you choose the hotel accom- the staff, and join the camaraderie modations option for Origins, then of Origins team. We all work hard, the Origins Volunteer Coordinator but we laugh and play hard, too. makes your room reservations for you. If you request a particular Can I play games if I am hotel or ask to share the room with a volunteer? specifi c volunteers, the Coordina- Absolutely! We work with you to tor will try to make that happen, schedule your volunteering time ees. We think that deserves more but we can’t guarantee it. Since we around your gaming time. than just a pat on the back (although can’t do partial hotel reimbursements you get plenty of those too)! or reimburse you for reservations that How do I volunteer? you made on your own, we added Send an email to Jodie at If you volunteer for 16 hours, then the Volunteer Voucher program as an [email protected] to let her know we reimburse the cost of your Origins alternate reward option. you are interested in volunteering and badge, plus you get a free volunteer she’ll get you added to the family of t-shirt. That’s a pretty good deal! If you like sharing a room with your volunteers. For more information, see non-volunteer friends or simply want the Volunteers page and listserv at Our most dedicated volunteers donate to make your own reservations, then www.originsgames.com/2008/at- 32 hours of time to the show. These you’ll love the Volunteer Voucher pro- tendee-information/volunteer2 core volunteers earn very special gram. Choosing the Volunteer Voucher benefi ts that keep getting better over program gives you $60 in vouchers Volunteering brings ben- time, just check out the chart! to spend during Origins. They’re good for food at many area restaurants, efi ts! plus you can use them for purchases Sure, volunteering gives you a warm Best of all, you don’t need to volunteer every single year to keep your at many expo hall vendors. Look in feeling inside, but so does drinking the volunteer lounge for the full list of hot chocolate. As a volunteer, your benefi ts. After your fi rst round of 32 hour volunteering, we remember restaurants and exhibitors accepting help forms a key part of the Origins vouchers at this year’s show! experience for thousands of attend- your service. If you take a year or two off (because life just gets in the

Years of Title Benefi ts for Volunteers working 32 hours or more 32-hour service 1 Recruit Free four-day Origins badge, commemorative volunteer t-shirt, access to the volunteer lounge, and choice of complimentary accommodations (four per room) or $60 voucher package. 2/3 Junior All Recruit benefi ts, plus a basic Origins insignia merchandise package and $6 in Generics. 4/5/6/7 Senior All Junior benefi ts, plus a team shirt, invitation to Senior Training plus approval Weeend (“NORWAY”), travel expenses for Origins & NORWAY (travel booked by Volunteer Coordinator), $20/per day per diem (maximum 5 days), discounts in the Exhibit Hall, invitation to the Dead Dog Party, $12 in Generics, choice of complimentary accommodations (three per room) or $60 voucher package. 8+ Veteran All Senior benefi ts, plus $30/per day per diem (maximum 5 days – ex plus approval ceptions can be granted), plus one of every Origins insignia and commemorative item, choice of complimentary accommodations (two per room) or $60 voucher package.

Must be 18 or over to qualify for Senior or Veteran status. Information 6 DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM: INDIANAPOLIS (West): Take I-70 East PORT COLUMBUS: Take I-670 West to Exit 4-B to to Fourth Street, Exit 100B. Go North on the Columbus Convention Center Fourth Street to Nationwide Boulevard. Turn CLEVELAND (North): Take I-71 South to I-670 left on Nationwide Blvd. to Convention Center. West, Exit 109A. Go West on I-670 to Exit 4B Co- lumbus Convention Center. WHEELING (East): Take I-70 West to CINCINNATI (South): Take I-71 North to Exit Fourth Street, Exit 100. Turn Right and go 107, I-70 East. Exit onto Fourth Street, Exit 100B. North on Fourth Street to Nationwide Boule- Go North on Fourth Street to Nationwide Boulevard, vard. Turn left on Nationwide Blvd. to Conven- Turn left on Nationwide Blvd. to Convention Center. tion Center.

1. Columbus Convention Center 5. Nationwide Parking 9. Boggs Park and Ride East Surface Lot Surface Lot Surface Lot 614.827.2526 614.224.5541 614.461.9149

6. Nationwide Parking 2. Columbus Convention Center 10. Arena Parking Garage Front Street South Garage Garage 528 spaces (No Vans or Trucks) 614.249.4898 614.827.2526 614.827.2526 Information 7. Nationwide Parking Surface Lot 11. Nationwide Parking 3. Columbus Convention Center 614.224.5541 West Garage and Surface Lot Surface Lot 614.224.5541 614.827.2526 8. Nationwide Parking Garage Chestnut Street 4. Columbus Convention Center 1,650 spaces (No Vans) 12. Nationwide Parking North Surface Lot 614.249.6130 Surface Lot 614.827.2526 614.224.5541 7 HOTELS Name

Reservation Reservation Single Triple/ Distance Deadline Code /Double Quad Parking Food Bar Pool Internet (subject to change) The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel 5 blocks June 11, 2008 GAM $115 $133 $5/night Yes Yes Yes $

Courtyard by Marriott Downtown

2 Blocks June 12, 2008 OIGOIGA or $123 $123 $15/night Yes Yes Yes Free OIGOIGB

Crowne Plaza

Walkway June 9, 2008 ORI $128 $128 $9/night Yes Yes Yes Free

DoubleTree Guest Suites

6 Blocks June 7, 2008 C-ORI $124 $135 $12/night Yes No No $

Drury Inn & Suites

Walkway June 3, 2008 546796 $119 $119 $12/night Yes Yes* Yes Free

Hampton Inn & Suites

Across the Street June 2, 2008 GA8 $135 $145 $19/night No* No Yes Free

Hyatt on Capital Square Show Sponsor 7 Blocks June 10, 2008 G-FGAM $99 $99 $23/night Yes Yes No $

Hyatt Regency Columbus

Attached June 5, 2008 GAMA/Origins $120 $120 $12/night Yes Yes Yes $

Red Roof Inn

1 Block June 2, 2008 B262GAMA08 $109 $109 $10/night No* No No $

University Plaza Hotel

4 miles (they have a shuttle) June 4, 2008 Origins $94 $94 Free Yes Yes Yes Free

The Columbus, A Renaissance Hotel Courtyard by Marriott - Columbus Downtown 50 North 3rd Street 35 West Spring Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 USA Columbus Ohio 43215 USA Phone: +1 614 228 5050 Phone: +1 614 228 3200 Tollfree: +1 800 468 3571 Fax: +1 614 228 6752 Fax: +1 614 228 2525 The hotel has a Sundry Market in the lobby which is open Experience many upgraded amenities, including the 24 hours, fax and copy service available, Business Center availability of high-speed Internet access through- with printer available 24 hours, an indoor pool and whirl- out the hotel. Our restaurant, Capitol Grille, offers a pool, exercise room featuring 2 treadmills, bicycle, and 1 menu strong on local fl avor, prepared with creative weight station. The Courtyard Cafe offers a full, hot break- fl air. For recreation, indulge in a leisurely swim in fast buffet for $8.95 plus tax. All attendees making res- our heated rooftop pool, complete with a fabulous ervations as part of this block must provide a fi rst night,

Information city view. non-refundable deposit. 8 Crowne Plaza waffl es, biscuits and gravy and much non-refundable deposit equal 33 E Nationwide Boulevard more. All rooms come with a microwave, to one night’s room and tax. Columbus Ohio 43215 USA a refrigerator and more Drury Extras Phone: +1 614 461 4100 like free popcorn, free sodas, and free Hyatt Regency Columbus evening snacks. You always get free lo- Reservations: 800 338 4462 350 North High Street Fax: +1 614 461 5828 cal calls, plus up to 60 minutes of free Columubus Ohio 43215 USA Guest rooms include coffee maker, long distance per night (and only 5 cents Phone: +1 614 463 1234 cable television with On Command per minute after that). Each room also Movies and Sony Playstation, hair includes free high-speed Internet ac- Sales Fax: +1 614 280 3064 dryer, make up mirror, iron and iron- cess. Rollaway beds are available on a All confi rmed reservations ing board plus Bath & Body Works fi rst come, fi rst served basis and are will be held until 4pm on the amenities. The indoor pool and ex- $10/day. scheduled day of arrival unless ercise area offer a perfect energetic specifi cally designated as guar- getaway. Max and Erma’s on the Bou- anteed. A guarantee may take levard is open for breakfast, lunch and the form of an advance deposit dinner, offering all of your favorites. for the fi rst night’s lodging, The Boulevard Café features the fi nest and appropriate valid credit in coffee house offerings, ice cream, card number and expiration sandwiches, salads and fresh baked date (Hyatt Regency accepts pastries. The Boulevard Bar offers the MasterCard, VISA, American fi nest in appetizers and libations. Express, Diner’s Club, Carte Upon check in, guests will be asked to verify their departure dates. At Blanche, and Discover Card), that time scheduled departure dates or arrangements with Hyatt’s be altered. Early departure changes credit department prior to your made thereafter will incur a $25 early arrival. All guest room reserva- departure fee. All guest room reser- tions must be guaranteed at vations must be guaranteed at the the time of booking with a non- time of booking with a non-refund- refundable deposit equal to able deposit equal to one nights room one night’s room and tax. and tax. The Crowne Plaza Club Level accommodations are offered at an ad- Red Roof Inn ditional charge of $20 per night based Nationwide Blvd at 3rd Street on availability. 111 East Nationwide Boulevard Hampton Inn & Suites Columubus Ohio 43215 USA DoubleTree Guest Suites 501 North High Street 50 South Front Street Columubus Ohio 43215 USA Phone: +1 614 225 6539 Columubus Ohio 43215 USA Phone: +1 614 559 2000 Tollfree: 800 733 7663 Phone: +1 614 228 4600 Fax: +1 614 559 2001 Fax: +1 614 224 6573 Fax: +1 614 358 8228 Enjoy complimentary breakfast, clean, This inn offers a complimentary Suites are over 625 square feet offer- fresh, comfortable rooms standard with airport shuttle with advance ing a separate living room connected coffee maker, iron and board, data port, reservations, a free continen- to the bedroom by French doors. and in-room movie channel. Free local tal breakfast, meeting room, Guest will fi nd ample work space calls, USA Today Monday through Friday, internet access for a nominal along with data port capabilities and free coffee and tea in the lobby 24 hours charge and allows one small voice mail. Each suite is equipped a day, and 24-hour front desk, message pet per room. with a hair dryer, iron and ironing and fax service. Attendee reservations board and a wet bar area with a com- require a three night minimum stay and pact refrigerator. A coffee maker with one-night non-refundable deposit due at University Plaza Hotel complimentary coffee and tea is avail- time of reservation. 3110 Olentangy RiverRoad able in all suites. In select suites High Columbus, Ohio 43202 USA Speed Internet Access is available for Hyatt on Capital Square Phone: +1 614 267 7461 $6.99 for 24 hour access. First night Origins Sponsor Tollfree: 877 677 5292 suite and tax will be charged at the 75 East State St The University Plaza Hotel & time of the reservation and is non-re- Columubus Ohio 43215 USA Conference Center is centrally fundable. Phone: +1 614 228 1234 located a 1/2 mile north of The Fax: +1 614 469 9664 Ohio State University. This full Drury Inn & Suites Layer yourself in the luxury of Grand service hotel awaits you with 88 East Nationwide Boulevard Beds with ultra-plush pillows, the softest spacious guestrooms, 24 hour Information sheeting and thick down blankets—all Columubus Ohio 43215 USA business center, outdoor pool, Phone: +1 614 221 7008 piled atop irresistible pillow-top mat- Baxter’s Restaurant & Lounge, Tollfree: +1 800 325 0720 tresses. Exquisite Capitol and city views and an express breakfast buf- Fax: +1 614 221 7008 complement a modern decor offering The Drury Inn & Suites Convention generous work area with wireless high- fet available for purchase. An Center is pet-friendly and attached speed Internet access and dataport. on-call shuttle is available to to the Greater Columbus Conven- Granite bath includes curved shower transport Origins attendees to tion Center. Check out the meaning area and massaging showerhead. All and from the Greater Colum- of a HOT breakfast by choosing from guest room reservations must be guar- bus Convention Center based scrambled eggs, sausage, Belgian anteed at the time of booking with a on availability. 9 AREA RESTAURANTS Convention Center Food Fast food (by distance) Damon’s $$ Court McDonald’s 89 E. Nationwide 228-7427 You can’t get more convenient Inside 3 W. Nationwide 621-8081 that this! Eleven unique food Japanese Steak House $$$ vendors open all hours of the One block southwest day and night to serve you in 479 N High St 228-3030 the Food Court, located on the Quizno’s Subs north end of the Convention Martini Italian Bistro $$$ 587 N. High St 220-0202 Center. 445 N High St 224-8259 All American Hamburgers One block north Charley’s Steakery Chicken ‘N Egg Max & Erma’s $$ Chipotle Fame’s Diner 55 E Nationwide 228-5555 Goodrich Ice Cream 401 N. Front 228-5488 Java Cyber Expresso Two blocks west Krema Nut Company Nearby (by distance) Mykonos Gyros Abbracci $$$ Noble Roman’s Pizza Arby’s 511 N High St 224-2373 Siam Express 45 N. High Street 461-4223 One block north Subway Four blocks south

North Market Mortons of Chicago $$$$ One block west of the Conven- Coffee shops (by distance) 280 N. High St. 464-4442 tion Center, behind the Hamp- Cup O’ Joe One block south ton Inn 600 N. High Street 225-1563 Featuring over 30 of the city’s Betty’s Fine Food and Spirits $$ best fresh food merchants, One block north there’s something for every taste 680 N High St 228-6191 at the North Market. Whether Basso Bean Coffee Two blocks north you want deli sandwiches, ethnic 691 N. High St 221-2326 food from around the world, Buca di Beppo $$ fresh seafood, or the most Two blocks north amazing ice cream you ever 343 N. Front St 621-3287 tasted, you can ﬁ nd it here. Two blocks west The Coffee Table Open 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday 731 N High St 297-1177 through Friday, 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Gordon Biersch $$ on Saturday, and Noon to 5 P.M. Three blocks north 401 N. Front St. 246-2900 on Sunday. Two blocks west Ice Cream (by distance) Cold Stone Creamery O’Shaughnessy’s $$ 591 N. High Street 868-9801 401 N Front St. 224-6767 One block north Two blocks west

Ben & Jerry’s bd’s Mongolian BarBQ $$ 175 W. Nationwide 469-4908 295 Marconi Blvd. 586-0077 Four blocks east Three blocks west

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Acheson Creations 1129 Green Ronin 210 Titanic Games 519 Adventure RetailLtd 201 thru 314 Gryphon Games 100 Tomas the Lapidary 635 Alderac Entertainment Group Hill’s Wholesale Gaming 143 Troll and Toad 401 (AEG) 209 Immortal Eyes Games 72 Twilight Creations 915 Angel Errant 335 Indie Press Revolution (IPR) 532 War Store 837 Angelsword 818 Iron Wind Metals 923 White Wolf/CCP 801 AniGames 68 It’s a Gamer Thing 943 Winning Moves 72 Anime Palace 324 Jolly Roger Games 842 Wolfhome Adventuring Outfi tters Arkham Games 422 Journeyman Leather 543 645 Armorcast 928 Kali 327 Your Move Games 1001 Art of Ed Beard 719 Kenzer & Company 309 Z-Man Games 825 Atlas Games 308 Key 20 210 Zombie Buddy Productions 535 Avalanche Press 805 King of the Castle Games 1123 Bandai 319 Koplow Games 437 Bath Fitter 634 L2 Designs 829 Bead-Azzled 237 Lance & Laser Models 928 Black Dragon Press 322 Lock ‘n Load Publishing 1115 Catalyst Game Labs 813 Lone Wolf Development 433 CCP/White Wolf 801 Looney Labs 318 Chessex 727 Lotus Guardian 809 Chimera Hobby Shops 919, 1019 Matrix Games 1101 Columbia Games 1107 Mayfair Games 701 Confl ict Chips 737 McNeill Designs LLC 402 CoolStuffInc.Com 243 Midnight Syndicate Soundtracks Core 7 Games 537 607 Crazy Egor 1109 Miniature Building Authority 833 Crystal Caste 601 Monolith Graphics 302 Cthuliana Corner 211 North Star Games 115 Dark Platypus Games 70 Nox Arcana 302 Dark Sky Entertainment 331 OffWorld Designs 710 Decision Games 501 Osprey Publishing 913 Deep End Games 325 Out of the Box 533 Devil’s Tease 122 Paizo Publishing 519 Dragonfi re Laser Crafts 611 Paradigm Concepts 107 Dwarven Forge 1121 Party Hard Corps 122 EA Mythic 713 Pegasus Publishing 315 Eagle Games 100 Pinnacle Entertainment 82 Edhellen Armoury 545 Playroon Entertainment 101 Educator’s Information 743 Privateer Press 301 Erfworld 442 Profantasy Software 643 Exile Game Studios 82 Pulp Gamer 742 Eye Level Entertainment 921 R&R Games 425 Fantasy Flight Games 201 Ravenstone Games 832 Flying Byffalo Games 826 Reaper 1013 Flying Frog Productions 305 Red Juggernaut 82 Funmaker Games 706 Renaissance Fashions 66 Game Publishers Association Rio Grande Games 501 218, 219, 226 Simply Fun 836 Game Room 937 Slugfest Games 434 Information Game Wick Games 431 Smirk & Dagger Games 438 Gamescience 831 Steve Jacklson Games 312 Gaming Etc. Magic & Minis 539 Stratamax Games 528 Gathering Ground 134 Strike Zone 619 GMT Games 1011 Studio 2 Publishing 82 Gorilla Games 218 Talisman Studios 82 Gozer Games 442 Thenodrin Presents 832 Greater Games Industry Catalog Timeless Trends 902 530Titan Games 901 13 CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Every year, we have some out- Gargoyle Gaming Group: This group eryday game enthusiasts, they subtly standing groups who dedicate commits itself to helping others dis- promote awareness of SJ Games their time and creative energy cover new and exciting games. It’s products and help to further the agen- to bring excellent gaming to comprised of gamers at all experience da of the secret masters. Frank Hu- our show. These are clubs levels, bringing together diverse peo- minski, grayhawkthegamer@comcast. dedicated to the promotion of ple, personalities, and game systems. net, www.sjgames.com/mib gaming, and they do what they Matthew Frank, 45Frank@comcast. do for the sheer love of it. net, www.orgsites.com/mi/gargoyle- Ohio Gamers Organization (OGO): g3 Ohio Gamers Organization is a group The following are the groups dedicated not only to supporting our that we are proud to call HackMaster Association: The Hack- hobby but the people who support friends and supporters. The Master Association exists to facilitate that hobby in any way. Jack R. Stew- main contact name and con- and promote the game of HackMas- art, [email protected], www. tact information is provided for ter, Aces & Eights and other Kenzer & ohiogamers.org each group. As well, some are Company games worldwide. The HMA full members of GAMA. is responsible for promoting orga- Olde World Warriors: One of the most nized play at conventions and game famous miniatures game groups in Amorphous Blob Games: stores, as well as providing support the hobby, bringing the best of Games Producing some of the most for local GMs to run home games. We Workshop’s offerings to Origins. Marc entertaining RPG experi- are thrilled to have them bring their Moralez, mmoralez@oldeworldwarrior ences at Origins, they are passion and their games to Origins. s.com, www.oldeworldwarriors.com a real fan-favorite group of Joe Reimers, [email protected], exceptional game masters and www.kenzerco.com/hma One World By Night: Old-school World entertainers. Jay Whitmore, of Darkness LARPers who still carry [email protected], www. Heroes of Rokugan: So dedicated to the torch of a shared universe of abgames.com gaming in the world of Legends of the vampires, werewolves, wraiths, and Five Rings, these folks kept their “Liv- others that has been active for many Baltimore Gaming: True ing Rokugan” campaign going after years now. We are honored to con- fans of classic 2nd Edition the RPGA dropped it. They continue tinue to host some of their biggest D&D roleplaying. John Ward, their efforts by bringing L5R gaming gatherings. D. Scott Stewart, ceann- [email protected] to Origins, and we appreciate them. [email protected], www.owbn.org Claudia Hall, [email protected], Columbus Area Boardgam- http://www.living-rokugan.com Ottowa Red Shirts: Every year, the ing Society (CABS): One of Red Shirts fi ll tons of tables with their the largest boardgaming clubs HMGS Great Lakes: The Historical miniatures gaming goodness. New- in the United States, CABS is Miniatures Gaming Society-Great comers and old hands are all welcome the heart and soul of Origin’s Lakes Chapter is a non-profi t orga- to sit and have a blast. Michel Smith, boardgaming area. They run nization whose main purpose is to [email protected], www.redshirt- both the long-standing War promote historical gaming and the games.com Room at Origins, as well as the study of military history. The Great brand new Board Room. They Lakes crew, in particular, puts a great PST Productions: PST Productions is have regular board game gath- deal of extra effort in making Ori- the première Cthulhu Live production erings and everyone is always gins one of the greatest miniatures team in North America. Not only are welcome. George “Bud” Sauer, gatherings in the world. Steve Smith, they bringing their classic Cthulhu [email protected], [email protected], www.hmgsgl. game, but the innovative and exciting www.buckeyeboardgamers.org com TerrorWerks program as well. Greg Agostini, [email protected], Columbus In Darkness (CiD): The Kingdom of the Rising Winds: A www.pst-productions.com This LARP group is the local highly enthusiastic and community- One World By Night (OWBN) oriented Amtgard chapter, bringing Rogue Cthulhu: Rogue Cthulhu is chronicle. The mixed-genre action LARP goodness to Origins. celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary! game meets every Sunday. JT James Woods, chiba@midgardonline. A featured part of Cthulhuthon 2008, Whitney, [email protected] org, www.therisingwinds.com and a favorite among horror gaming fans at Origins since its debut in Game Base 7: Also known as Legion IVXX: Proponents of cinematic 1999, Rogue Cthulhu is among the longest running gaming clubs to run GB7, this is one of the most action roleplaying, the Legion is events at Origins. Enter their Cultists’ active and well known gaming presenting Western gunfi ghters, Star Den and be completely enveloped in groups in the United States. Wars, Kung Fu and D&D in glorious an eerie macabre world of Lovecraf- They always run a huge pro- combat and adventure. Nathan Sch- tian horror, while enjoying some of gram of board games and RPGs rein, [email protected] the fi nest role playing Origins has at Origins, and this year is no to offer. This year, for our 10 year exception. John Minderman, Men In Black: The Men In Black are celebration, the Rogue Cthulhu Prize [email protected], www.gb7.org the volunteer arm of Steve Jackson Table will be the biggest ever!

Information Games. In the guise of normal, ev- 14 and 5th ranked Gnome Wars players much just guidelines when it comes Rogue Judges: A loose confedera- will be on hand to take part in our “No to this event, meaning rules law- tion of game masters. Rogue Judges Room for Error” scenario where they yers need not apply. Mike Peters, are well known for their miniatures will put their skills on display and, [email protected] and board game contributions to hopefully, defend their rankings. shows like Origins. Roger Snow, Train Gamers Association: Some of [email protected], www.rogue- Terminal Velocity Games: Terminal the staunchest supporters of train judges.org Velocity Games is back for our 5th games in the world, they always bring year of running games at Origins, and excellent Puffi ng Billy and related Shoggoth.net: Enjoying Chaosium’s we are proud to increase the num- events to Origins. Trella Bromley, seal of approval, these guys are ber of games that we’ll be running. [email protected], www.traingamers. considered one of the top fan groups Considering that we are old school org dedicated to Lovecraftian-themed gamers, having over 60+ years of GM gaming. No wonder they’re back run- experience amongst our GM’s, and we There are a lot of benefi ts to being ning our “Cthulhuthon” track again! run mostly old school games. You’ll an offi cial GAMA Clubs & Organiza- David Noal, [email protected], be stepping back into the past, when tions Program group. Those wishing to www.shoggoth.net gaming was more fun and a whole know more should fi nd Steve Verdo- lot less book-keeping. We run games liva at the show, or contact him at Star Wars CCG Players Committee: from D&D 2nd Ed to Top Secret SI to [email protected] This group took over from Decipher more current games. Not to men- for running the Star Wars CCG game. tion that we plan to bring back a card They have been handling the game game that has been long missing from since 2002. Origins, McGartlin Stock Car Racing card game, and we will be doing it Storm Riders Guild: The central with the 3 day running of the Terminal organization for all Dragon Storm Velocity 500! players, they’re running a huge slate of events at Origins. Russ Linden, Friday night will be our trademark [email protected], www.stormrider- event, the 3rd Annual Twist in Time. sguild.us Between the fi rst 2 years, we are averaging 9 hours for the event, so The Stout Gnomes: The Stout this isn’t for the faint of heart. This Gnomes will be at Origins to run year’s Twist has a very special twist games and promote the Gnome Wars. to it, and you will need to be a very The game’s designer, Jim Stanton, will versatile gamer to “go with the tem- be here to run scenarios and answer poral fl ow”! Tickets for this event questions about the rules and minia- ran out fast last year, so make sure tures. On Saturday night we have a you sign up quickly… you know the special event planned: The 2nd, 3rd, other players will!! Rules are pretty

Origins War College sponsored by

You are invited to the world’s fi nest seminars with games on those top- Heroes of Peace collection of war studies, war-gaming ics in the miniatures hall. Listen to a and International Affairs seminars. time group of seminars in one block of time Joseph Desch, the The Origins War College offers you a then play a related miniatures game most infl uential fi rst-rate, front-row interactive and in the adjacent block! hero you’ve never multi-media seminar experience that heard of enables you to learn AND participate 2008 StrategiCorps Theme Submarine and Anti-Submarine by asking the hard questions to our This year our theme is “Heroes”. See Warfare subject matter experts! the StrategiCorps Theme page for The Russian Navy - It’s Still Seminars more details and look for theme-re- There, and Modernizing With the expansion of Origins to 5 full lated seminars. The Red Chinese Threat - days, we will now be offering semi- Scarier This Year Than Last nars on Wednesday as well. This year Once again we are planning to have Primer to International Rela- will offer more seminars than ever your favorite speakers and topics. tions before! Check back on the website (www. Strategic Culture and its affect originsgamefair.com) often to see the on Grand Strategy This unique experience is unlike any- current lineup of seminars. Global War on Terror - 2008 thing offered at any other convention! Update A few of the talks we have planned: Many more to be added! Miniatures Connection Airpower and Insurgencies Almost all of our 2008 Origins War Anticipating the military impact of Don’t forget to purchase a War College battle topics are directly emerging technology College ribbon – only $16 to linked to historical war-games. This The transformation of military get into all of the War College Seminars! year we will coordinate groups of wargaming 15

details on how to earn your way to being a Knight of Special Catan! The Origins Film Room Screenings Daily 10:00 a.m.-Midnightish from Thursday until Sunday afternoon. Have some spare time? Want to see “that movie” about your favorite game/genre? Feel free to pop by and have a look. Events Schedule posted daily at the screening room.

Smithee Awards(TM) XVII: Almost Legal This year we’ve added Darkon, a very well done documentary following the Darkon LARP in Balti- Hi there, boys and girls! Can you say “Bad Movies?” I more, and will be adding “Second Skin”, an excellent knew you could. must see documentary covering the lives of a group of MMORPG players both in and outside of the game. It’s a beautiful year in the Smithee-verse, and we Smith- “Obsession”, a documentary of interest for anyone ka-teers are just so hip-hap-happy to share our pictures attending the War College seminars, returns as well. with our Origins® neighbors again! We’re just bursting to see old friends Returning from last year is and heaps of shiny new faces at our “Fellowship of the Dice”, a peachy-keen awards ceremony! mockumentary covering an RPG group and Geekin’, both The 17th Annual Smithee Awards is are comedys about an RPG brought to you by the numbers 19 group and what happens when and 5 (as in “19 kooky categories of 5 “a girl gets involved” in their stinky movie clips”), and by the letter game, different groups, differ- “U” (as in “YOU vote for the win- ent girls, lots of laughs. Also ners!”). Learn and grow with: Stu- in the comedic vein we’ll be pidest-Looking Monsters that don’t eat screening “The Gamers” and cookies. Grown-ups that take off their “Demon Hunters: Brotherhood sneakers and sweaters in the oddest Orientation Video”. “The Call ways. Inane Dialogue (silly talk) that of Cthulhu” will be screened at would insult even a Teletubby’s intel- midnight twice. For the MST3K ligence. And oodles more. inclined to enjoy, “River of Dread!” and “Love and Plu- So for a fun-fun super-special time, tonium”, the tale of a pair of stay up way past your bedtime with superheriones fi ghting evil, are the Smith-ka-teers on Saturday at included in the schedule. 7pm. Jammies optional. For those of you who love It’ll be...educational. low budget fi lms one of our best supporters, Filmrunner. Titan Tournament net, has added several new This is the year Titan fans have been waiting for! Valley titles to our upcoming screening schedule such as Games has done a wonderful job republishing Avalon Hill’s “Shattered Dreams & the Pretty Peach Martini”, “The game of Titan!! Titan is scheduled for public release in Granite Orchard”, “Leaving Town” and “Some Kind of July, but you can be among the fi rst to play the new Valley Justice”. Games version at this year’s Origins! Each of the winners of the qualifying sessions not only advance to the fi nals, but For the wargamers kids (and kids at heart) be sure the winner keeps the game! Winner of the fi nal also wins a to catch “The Blue Fox” and “Fritzkrieg” for the special collectors set of Titan miniatures and free entry to aerial adventures of a cute fl ying fox. Origins 2009. Titan game creator Jason McAllister is scheduled to appear at Origins this year! For ratings and content, fi lmmaker details etc and schedule updates visit the Origins Film Room Page

for the linked schedule. Special Events Super Dimensional Karaoke! Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night at the Hyatt Regency’s ‘Big Bar on 2’ from 9 p.m. till 1:30 a.m. Presented by Sho Origins Auction ‘Nuff entertainment, South Florida’s most exciting Karaoke Over the years, the Origins auction has provided experience makes it’s inaugural voyage to Origins Game hundreds of attendees with the money to pay all or Fair! Sing! Dance! Drink! It’s your time to be a Star!” part of their costs in attending Origins, as well as extra dollars to buy stuff in the exhibitor hall.

Mayfair Ribbon Program For collectors, the Origins auction can be one of the The popular Mayfair Ribbon program is back for 2008! most anticipated events of the year, with the hope Earn resource ribbons by playing in Mayfair Games events, of once more obtaining that rare item, or getting a demos in the Mayfair booth, or seminars about our games. bargain on something wanted for a long time. Collect one of each and head back to the Mayfair booth to redeem them for coupons, raffl e tickets and more! Check In 2006, the Origins auction’s management was the Origins onsite book and the Mayfair booth for more 17 taken over by Troll and Toad, it’s done, in our GAMA Retailer Sum- who has moved this into the mit. Hall of Fame’s modern era by adding auctions for collectible card games, col- Guest of Honor Banquet Origins Premiere Track The Guest of Honor Banquet is a very lectible miniatures, and video Two of the main reasons gamers come games. limited-seating event that gives you to Origins are to play games with a an opportunity to share a meal and new/expanded group of people and So, between now and Origins, some quiet conversation with our Hall to play games that they don’t already gather together your unwanted of Fame inductees and our Guests of play all of the time at home. Do you gaming and sci-fi /comic-related Honor. Would you like to ask Ed Green- (and your friends) fi t into this group? items, whether it’s a unopened wood about his early experiences in If so, the Origins Premiere Track is for Fallen Empires box, that copy the industry? Chat with Mike Mearls you! of Caylus that you never get about working on D&D 4th Edition? around to playing, a stack of Would you like some game design tips What will you need to play? Nothing; Ars Magica RPGs, or a box of from Reiner Knizia? Just $24 buys you not even experience! The Premiere Star Wars action fi gures, and a great meal and an experience you’ll Track is a chance for manufacturers to make sure that you bring these never forget! debut games that are showing up at to the famous Origins Auction their fi rst Origins (post-release) and to for 2008. get get a great cross-section of beta TerrorWerks: Planetfall An original live-action event, return- testers for products still in develop- There are two ways to sell – no ing to Origins after their triumphant ment! risk with the auction store, or debut last year! Join the crew from paying a small fee and to put PST Productions, and step into their Premiere Track signups are random stuff in the live auction. There new adventure! Air-Soft weaponry pro- and you never know what you’ll is no entry fee for items go- vided. With electronic effects, amazing get. All types of games are involved, ing into the store. The auction scenery, and the brilliance of the PST since all types of opinions are sought. store is great for items you crew, this event will have to be experi- Please note: Game Manufacturers may want displayed all weekend, enced to be believed! and the live auction is for rare require you to sign legally-binding items, more expensive things, Non-Disclosure Forms to keep what collections, etc. Also, you can you see and do inside the room a se- The Origins Blood Drive Co-sponsored by the Red Cross and stop by the auction at anytime cret. Also, know that the more manu- One World by Night, we’re proud to to check on what items you’ve facturers that sign up for the program, have the Origins Blood Drive back once sold, or get a payout for items. the more times that you can participate. Come on out and try something again. We’ve collected a great many There will also be a Charity new! blood donations over the years. Come Auction this year at Origins. spend an hour, and give something The charity auction will be for Nintendo DS Competition back – show that gamers can help! the Make a Wish Foundation. Electronic Versions of the Games we Anyone willing to donate items Love! Mensa Test to this cause will be able to do As the gaming industry continues to Do you have what it takes to join so during item registration. All expand, so too does Origins. Mensa? The Mensa Admission Test proceeds from the charity auc- More and more games are achieving takes two hours to complete and tion will be going to this fund. their own electronic counterparts and includes two tests featuring questions this year, several will be featured. Ori- involving logic and deductive reason- Play with a Creator gins 2008 will include a Nintendo DS ing. If you score at or above the 98th program highlighting several electronic percentile on either of the two tests, Series you will qualify and be invited to join In 2004, Origins introduced a versions of games already enjoyed at Origins! Mensa. Our testing fee is $40. Please new signature series of events note that American Mensa cannot test which give you opportunity to What will you need to play? Every- individuals younger than 14 years of play a game with that game’s age; however, prospective members of creator. There’s something re- one will need a Nintendo DS system. Some of the featured games will re- any age may submit evidence of prior ally special about going head- testing to qualify. Please note that indi- to-head with the designer, and quire you to own a copy of the game; viduals can only take the Mensa test trying to beat them at their own these include Pokemon Diamond & battery once. Individuals who have game! See the Origins Web site Pearl, FullMetal Alchemist TCG, Marvel taken a Mensa test and did not meet www.originsgames.com and Trading Card Game, Yu-Gi-Oh World the requirement to join are encour- the Onsite Program for the full Championships 2008, and MageKnight: aged to submit evidence of another ac- schedule. Destiny’s Soldier. Other games will be playable without owning your own cepted standardized test. Information copy of the game; these include Poker, for submitting prior evidence can be GAMA Retailer Summit Chess, WarHammer 40k: Squad Com- found at www.us.mensa.org and at our Are you a retailer, who just mand, Sudoku, and Pokemon Trozei! booth during Origins. hasn’t had time to get to the GAMA Trade Show? Interested There will be several tournaments I’m a Star, Eurostar! in becoming a retailer some scheduled throughout the fi ve days This is your chance to play as a villain- day? Join our GAMA Retail Divi- of the game fair, so be sure to check ous member of Eurostar in this action

Special Events sion Board Members and expert back at OriginsGameFair.com for more intense, high powered Champions retailers as they show you how details! event! The villain team Eurostar is hot 18 on the trail to stealing a powerful new Life-Sized Haunting House mand crew” mechanic, with all military weapon! With this new weap- Try this life-sized version of The Haunt- of the traditional beer and pret- on your team will be unstoppable! ing House with many twists and turns. zels dice-chucking, over-the- HERO system author Steve Long will Be the fi rst one out of the house. top, fan-favorite madness. This make a special guest appearance as is a must play - never to be re- a most memorable NPC in this adven- peated event – celebrating the ture! Zombies Bag Toss 10th Anniversary of the Kobolds Use your throwing skills to distinguish Ate My Baby Game, and feeding yourself from your fellow gamers. (pun intended) your need for Knights of the Dinner Table Winner advanced to fi nals on Sunday. bad Shatner impressions, plan- Big Prizes!!! - Live Reading etary bombardment, horrible Hilarious, interactive Knights of the random transporter accidents, Dinner Table Live Reading in which ARMA and more red shirt deaths than members of the audience read the part Have you ever wanted to learn about you can possibly imagine! All of a character from past KoDT comic medieval fi ghting skills? Do you like Hail Captain Torg! strips! Chance to win prizes! to have access to original resources and make up your own mind about a Buttons in the Breeze- Meet the KenzerCo Crew! topic? Whether you are keenly inter- Hang out with the award-winning staff ested to learn a rigorous martial art or way of Kenzer and Company. See product even just fascinated by history, take For past three years the Smith- previews, play in a trivia contest, have a look at the Association for Renais- ee crew has commandeered a Q&A about upcoming products, and sance Martial Arts (ARMA). It is an a table in the breezeway to just generally have a fun time! educational, non-profi t, international give out buttons but this year organization dedicated to the study we’re offi cial. We’ll be pressing buttons on demand as well as Catan Tournament and practice of armed and unarmed combat with a specifi c focus on West- bringing a ton of blank Smithee The World comes to the U.S. this year, buttons and coloring supplies and that means that Origins will host ern Medieval and Renaissance fi ghting skills to “Color your own Smithee not one, but TWO The Settlers of button”. Anyone and everyone Catan World Qualifi er tournaments! On are welcome to exercise their Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Mayfair Morton’s List artistic talents and walk away Games will host the qualifying rounds Morton’s List is The End to Boredom, with their own personalized for the Sunday semifi nals and fi nals to because it is never the same twice. buttonwear. We’ll be pressing attend the Catan World Championship It’s been called the Game of Real Life buttons from 1 to 5 Thursday (at Gen Con this year). On Thurs- Adventure because it gives you the afternoon (or until the supplies day, Origins will have a special Catan key to explore the exciting world you run out). Come visit us in the Masters Tournament! Any player who live in by allowing you to see the limit- breezeway! earned a spot in the World Qualifi er less possibilities for entertainment that semifi nals over the past 3 years can exist all around you, but may be hard play in a special one-day tournament to see due to our daily routines or lack Origins Wedding Chapel on Thursday, with the winner imme- of motivation. Morton’s List breaks all Ever wish that you and your diately getting a ticket for the World patterns and gives us access to a play- betrothed could get married in Championship! Details and the sub- ful wonderland just beyond the veil of the company of all your friends mission process will be available soon mundane existence. A simple game? at Origins? Wish to renew your (check at the Mayfair Games website A philosophy of life? Don’t take our vows over a fresh rulebook for information as it is released)! word for it, experience Morton’s List and toss the ceremonial sealed for yourself this weekend at Origins deck? Come to the Origins Wed- ding Chapel! Our two pastors Heroes and Villains with some of the world’s leading Quest guides. have specialized ceremonies for Costume Contest multiple different gaming styles, It’s Back! The Heroes & Villains Cos- as well as a standard Protestant tume Contest! Fight the good fi ght The Kobold Midnight ceremony. (Or bring your own, for Good vs. Evil! Show your support Massacre IX – So Long and including handfasting!) We can for your side of choice in this costume Thanks for all the Babies! perform binding ceremonies contest of Heroes & Villains! Guest After 9 years of Kobold Midnight Mas- if the couple picks up a wed- Judges include Darryl Banks, Captain sacres wreak havoc at Origins, Kobolds ding license from the county Special Events Ohio, Jack Emmerit & This Year will in- are about to go….into Space, the Final courthouse fi rst. (“Player” is a clude Feedback from Stan Lee’s “Who Frontier! These are the voyages of the couple. Wedding License must wants to be a Superhero?” as the starship(s) Enterprize (and Hertz and be valid in Franklin County, OH. Guest MC for the event! Prize support Avis). Your fi ve hour mission to seek Binding ceremonies for 18+ from City Of Heroes! out new life (and eat it) and new civili- only, please.) zations (and mock them), to KO-Boldly Carnival of the Damned Go where no Kobold has gone before! Origins Scavenger Hunt Back again, brought to you by Twilight Do-do-do-do-do-do-do! The 9th Level Another season of hunting is Creations! Step right up and get your Team return to bring hundreds of gam- ready to begin. Come to the 50 zombies, play the games and have ers together to cause mischief, may- 3rd year of the Amorphous Blob the most zombies at the end of the hem, and maximum kobold body count Games Scavenger Hunt. Bring a evening. Many games. Many prizes. (now with phasers set to fricassee). digital camera and your team to Much Fun! This year’s Kobold Midnight Massacre participate. will feature a unique “starship com- 19 Origins Awards Nominees You Pick the Games of stryke, Banger “ R.A. Salvatore the Year! Dark Age Games Ravenor Rogue DAG1033 Forsaken Lucky Games Workshop Origins has been the home of Dark Age Games Dan Abnett the industry’s top awards for DAG3025 Skarrd Raze #2 ““The Shae Mutiny,” (from No Quarter 33 years now and as attendees Dark Age Games #11)” of Origins 2007 you can choose DAG4010 Brood Mandible Privateer Press which game out of these Dark Age Games Doug Seacat nominees will go home with the DAG1032 Forsaken Hephzibah The Time Curse coveted Callie award for best Dark Age Games Margaret Weis Productions game of the year! George R.R. Martin Masterworks - James M. Ward Premium Miniature Line PUBLICATION, NON-FICTION How do you vote? “Dark Sword Miniatures, Inc.” 40 Years of Gen Con Titanius Fury Atlas Games Come to Origins and locate the Dragonfi re Laser Crafts Inc. Robin D. Laws Origins Awards booth in front “Bronzeback Titan, HORDES: Evolu- The Art of Warhammer of the exhibit hall for your bal- tion Miniatures Line “ Games Workshop lot. Go check out the games Privateer Press Edited by Marc Gascoigne and Nick in the hall and see which you Dark Heaven Legends Fantasy Minia- Kyme think are the best. Note those tures Battlegames Magazine on your ballot and turn it in Reaper Miniatures “Battlegames, Ltd.” before the Saturday deadline. MINIATURES RULES Edited by Henry Hyde Then attend the ceremony on Classic Battletech Confessions of a Part-Time Sorcer- Saturday night and see who Catalyst Game Labs ess: A Girl’s Guide to the Dungeons & the winners are! If you’re read- Dark Age: Essence Dragons Game ing this before the show, get Dark Age Games Wizards of the Coast started now by checking these Saganami Island Tactical Simulator Shelly Mazzanoble games out at your local game Ad Astra Games Grand History of the Realms store! Forces of WARMACHINE: Pirates of Wizards of the Coast the Broken Coast Brian R. James and Ed Greenwood How does GAMA get the Privateer Press Hobby Games: The 100 Best nominees? AT-43 Green Ronin Rackham Edited by James Lowder The Nominees are determined AE-WWII Core Rule Book Kobold Quarterly magazine through a jury of experts se- Darkson Designs Open Design lecting the top ten entries from Song of Blades and Heroes Edited by Wolfgang Baur each category and present- Andrea Sfi ligoi No Quarter Magazine ing that list to the retail store Frontiers Privateer Press attendees at GAMA’s trade Asmodee Nathan Letsinger, editor-in-chief; Eric show held in the spring. Those Babylon 5: A Call to Arms Second Cagle, editor; Josh Manderville, art retailers pick their top fi ve and Edition director those products are awarded Mongoose Publishing Polymancer Magazine the silver award for the year. 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Codex Arcanis The Spoils You Don’t Have More Cows Special Events Paradigm Concepts Tenacious Games, Inc. Fuller Flippers Team Paradigm Josh Lytle (lead designer), Patrick Dane Fuller Ars Magica: Societates: House of Meehan (lead artist) Zombie Fluxx Hermes Stargate TCG Online - Base Set Looney Labs Atlas Games Comic Images Andrew Looney Erik Dahl, Timothy Ferguson, Andrew Evan Lorentz, Paul Dennen, Chuck Infernal Contraption Gronsky, John Post, Mark Shirley, and Kallenbach, Scott Martins, Chris Privateer Press Nick Simmonds Woods (game design); “Matt Wilson, Jason Soles, GAME SUPPORT Steve Thoma, Colton Hoerner (graphic Kevin Clark, Erik Breidenstein” Dungeon Life: Bendy Walls designers) Minions Z-Man Publishing BOARD GAME OR EXPANSION Cloud Kingdom Games Gamemastery Flip Mat: Tavern Pillars of the Earth Rick Smith Paizo Publishing Mayfair Games Crystalline Counters Michael Rieneck and Stefan Stadler 21 Origins 2008 Guests of Honor org), just through donations made by the true heroes that come to see him at comic-book conventions!

Issue #1 of “Who Wants To Be a Su- perhero?” (the main prize for winning the show, published by Dark Horse Comics and written by Stan Lee) has sold out in comic book stores across the United States, and plans are underway for a second issue to give fans more Feedback! Matthew also appeared as Feedback in the Sci Fi Saturday Night Original Movie, “Mega Snake”, and will have a Feedback action ﬁ gure released by Shocker Toys in the early part of 2008!

In his secret identity, Matthew lives in Rancho Cucamonga, California, with his wife, Sarah, where he maintains his secret identity and makes a living as a software engineer. Ed has been a Contributing Editor and Creative Editor of Dragon® Magazine, and a columnist for several magazines, including Troll, Cryptych™ and Polyhedron Newszine.™

Matthew “Feed- Ed has also worked on computer back” Atherton games, contributing to the classic Interplay computer game The Two A fan of Spider-Man since Towers, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s The the age of fi ve, Matthew Lord of the Rings, and Ed’s lore was Atherton realized his used in over a dozen SSI games and dream last summer when the bestselling Baldur’s Gate series of he got the opportunity games and supplements. to participate in the SciFi Channel’s new reality TV Ed has also been hailed as “the Ca- show, “Who Wants To Be a nadian author of the great American Superhero?” In 1997, Matthew Ed Greenwood novel” (J. Robert King), “an industry was chosen to be an offi cial legend” (Dragon® Maga- Marvel Spider-Man and couldn’t The busy game designer zine), and “one of the believe that he had actually and Fantasy and SF writer greats” (Games Maga- grown up to become his hero. Ed Greenwood is the zine). His writings have But fate had more in store for creator of The Forgotten sold millions of copies Matthew. Nine years later, the Realms® (arguably the worldwide in more than creator of Spider-Man, Stan largest and most detailed a dozen languages. Ed’s Lee, chose to bestow “immor- fantasy world-setting published fi ction includes tality” on Matthew by making ever). During more than over twenty-fi ve novels him his next great super- thirty years of unbroken (including the New York hero: Feedback, and Matthew publishing success, the Times bestselling Spell- emerged as the winner of the Realms has grown into fi re and Elminster: The fi rst season of “Who Wants To the top-selling Dungeons Making Of A Mage), more Be a Superhero?” As Feedback, & Dragons® product line, than forty short stories, Matthew uses his “powers” for with copy sales in the tens and several bestselling good, and raises money for of millions worldwide. collaborative novels. Ed also scripts Recording for the Blind and comics and radio plays, and writes Dyslexic and the “Make-A- Ed is an award-winning gamer, writer horror, pulp adventure, and Arthurian Wish” Foundation. and game designer. His gaming sup- fantasy. Ed’s work has been nominat- plements have won several Origins™ ed for science fi ction’s Nebula Award, To date, Matthew has raised and Gamer’s Choice™ awards, he has and he has served as a judge for the over $7,000 for Recording for been an Ennie nominee. He was in- World Fantasy Awards. the Blind and Dyslexic (www. ducted into the Academy of Adventure rfbd.org), and over $11,000 Gaming Arts and Design Hall of Fame Ed’s forthcoming books include The Special Events for “Make-A-Wish” (www.wish. in 2003. Sword Never Sleeps (third in the 22 Knights of Myth Drannor trilogy from wild world of the early days Wizards of the Coast), Arch Wizard of d20 publishing. He worked (second in the Falconfar trilogy, from with a number of publish- Solaris Books), and Dark Vengeance ers, including Fiery Dragon, (second in the Nilfheim series, from AEG, Atlas Games, Mongoose, Tor Books). and Goodman Games, before landing a staff position with Born in 1959 in Toronto, Canada, Ed Monte Cook’s Malhavoc Press. holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts de- While with Malhavoc, he had gree (Honors: Journalism) from Ryer- the opportunity to design the son Polytechnic University, is chair of Iron Heroes RPG. Rolling on his local library board, and when not the random RPG publisher writing books can often be found be- chart, he next went to work hind the desk at the public library in a with Paizo Publishing as lead nearby town. He lives in a farmhouse developer on the Dragon Com- in the countryside of eastern Ontario, pendium. Canada, with some 80,000 books. Finally, Wizards of the Coast decided to hire him as an RPG developer. He worked on Player’s Handbook II, the Book of Nine Swords, and Dungeon- scape, and served as lead developer for the 4th edition of D&D. 100 list. His games are renowned for incorporating strategic planning and resource management principles that educate while they entertain.

Dr. Knizia was inducted into the Acad- emy of Adventure Gaming Arts and Design Hall of Fame in 2003. Andy Hopp Mike Mearls Andy is an award-winning illustrator and writer. His recent works include the popular Wanderers Guild series by Goodman Games and 3am Games and the critically acclaimed Low Life: The Rise of the Lowly by Great White Games. Currently, he can’t think of what else to write about himself so fi nd him in the art show and get your books signed or just say hello. Oh, and you can see more of his artwork at www.andyhopp.com, www.wanderersguild.com, and www.muthaoith. com. Michelle Nephew Reiner Knizia After years of playing Shad- Dr. Knizia has a Ph.D. in Mathematics owrun and Vampire in col- from the University of Ulm, a Masters lege, Michelle Nephew’s RPG of Science from Syracuse, has taught editing career began in 2000 Special Events Management and Project Manage- with Atlas Games’ Three Days ment at international universities, and to Kill, the very fi rst adven- Game Design at MIT. ture available for sale under the Open Game License. She Dr. Knizia is also one of the world’s followed this up by authoring most prolifi c and successful game her own d20 adventure, The designers, with over 200 published Tide of Years, in 2001. While games and numerous awards in both Mike broke into the gaming industry continuing to write and edit Europe and North America. He has in 1999 with work on supplements for gaming material, she fi nished published several books on game the Unknown Armies and Feng Shui her Ph.D. at UW-Milwaukee, design, and both his games and his RPGs. From there, he volunteered as writing her dissertation on the books are in print in dozens of coun- the Keoland triad for the RPGA’s Liv- topic of authorship and role- tries and languages. Currently, seven ing Greyhawk campaign. That experi- playing games. A chapter from of his games are on the USA Games ence served as a springboard to the her dissertation has since been 23 published in Gam- ing as Culture, a collection of academic essays on RPGs. With the title “Tenured Editor,” Michelle wears many hats at Atlas Games today, including production coordinator, card and board game developer/ editor, layout monkey, advertising/marketing coordinator, convention support organizer, and Special Ops demo team coordinator.

Duke Seifried

Duke is a true living legend of published. Shortly after the publication of Holy hobby gam- Viverito collaborated on his fi rst set Hack Viverito completely rewrote ing. His mas- of rules Knight Hack Medieval War- Classical Hack and Knight Hack sive, stunning fare 1000 to 1234 with Ed Backer through LMW Works Publishing. dioramas and Richard Kohlbacher. After Knight and detailed Hack came Classical Hack II , Classi- Between convention trips and rules fi gurines set cal Hack III: Hack in the Dark Warfare writing Viverito contributed many the standard in the Dark Ages and fi nally Fantasy articles to gaming magazines and for convention Hack. Around 1995 Holy Hack Hack- journals. These include Spear Point, presentation. He is a thorough ing by the Book: Biblical Warfare was Magweb.com, La Gloire, Historical researcher and historian, and added to the list. Miniature Gamer Magazine and most a master sculptor and painter, recently War Gamer’s Journal (Rebel game designer and hobby in- While attending the many different Publishing). dustry executive, but to every conventions the advent of the internet wargamer, he is simply “Uncle was growing and with it was born the Of all the accomplishments perhaps Duke”. Duke started or was Classical Hack Web Site. This helped the most important had been Viveri- involved in several companies, to achieve Viverito’s desire to advance to’s lecture engagements. Becoming a including vice-president at TSR. his concepts and thoughts on ancient Smithsonian instructor and speaking He also wrote one of the fi rst and medieval historical gaming. at the Tunisian Embassy on the Leg- wargames every published in acy of Hannibal. Other the US (Melee). His mix- engagements included ing of fantasy and historical those for the Biblical into Adventure Gaming (his Historical Society and term) created an entirely as a seminar speaker new class of game. at various gaming talks and War Colleges. Duke was inducted into the Academy of Adventure Gam- Viverito has been ing Arts and Design Hall of lucky enough to have Fame in 2005. had his rules translated into Italian (Taglio Phil Viverito Classico) by Luca Marini of Rome, Italy. Some 40 years ago Viverito A Spanish translation began his gaming career as is also in the works for a historical miniature gamer Classical Hack. In ad- after reading H.G. Wells’ dition to rules writing Little Wars while earning his Viverito is currently B.A. Degree in History at writing his fi rst histori- Niagara University. It would cal work to be pub- be 20 years before he would lished by LMW Works

Special Events arrive at creating and get- in 2008: a history book ting his own game system on ancient Egypt). 24 Special Events

25 Featured Artists More Artists to Com! cal illustrator that she decided that art Timothy Lantz could be a viable career choice. She Theresa Mather Here’s a list of the art- then went on to dupe people into hir- Jeffrey Prescott ing her into different graphic designer ist we have confi rmed so Connie Persampieri positions, before she decided to get far. There are more com- REALLY risky and become a freelance Christopher Pritchard ing! Check the Web site illustrator. for more information! Her work has appeared in collect- www.OriginsGameFair. ible card games such as Warlord and Tony Steele com Legend of the Five Rings, interior il- By day a mild- lustrations for Paradigm Concepts and mannered T-shirt screen print artist, (No bio from some art- Sword and Sorcery Studios, and cov- by night a freelance ists yet) ers for the Spycraft and Shadowforce Archer books from Alderac Entertain- freak. Having over ment Group. 10 years experience Jason Adams as a professional Brent Barrett Doug Kovacs Illustrator/ Graphic Andrew Bawidamann Doug tried to sell designer and one year as a small loaf Michael Bocianowski his soul to the of whole grain bread, Tony Steele Chris Curran devil for heightened (That’s me talking in third person Renee Hastings artistic talent, but about myself, weird huh?) has a big was informed his art-on for creating monsters, clowns soul wasn’t worth and in one case a samurai death wea- Andy Hopp sel with salad shooter. Our hero likes Andy is an award-winning il- the asking price. He continued to to work in pen, paint, digital and has lustrator and writer. His re- an equal penchant for creating fan- cent works draw and paint anyway. He has produced paint- tasy, science fi ction and horror related include the subjects. Truly the stuff of legends. popular ings and drawings for, CCG’s, RPG’s, including Dungeons and Dragons, Some of his work includes games Wanderers for Twilight Creations and Playroom Guild series packaging illustration, and concept art on a variety of gaming projects. Entertainment. Stop by and say “Hi”, by Good- he’s a nice guy just ask Andy Hopp. man Games Among a number of companies Doug has worked for are AEG, Wizards of See my, I mean his, great works at and 3am www.steele-works.com. Games and the Coast, Goodman Games, and Green Ronin Publishing. Simultane- the critically Charles Urbach acclaimed Low Life: The Rise ous to Illustrating, he has continued Charles is a of the Lowly by Great White to produce mythological based art of writer and artist Games. Currently, he can’t his own featuring both faeries and the with more than a think of what else to write green man. Doug currently works decade of work in about himself so fi nd him in out of a corner apartment in Chicago design, publish- the art show and get your trying to plan his next D&D game ing, and illustra- books signed or just say hello. between projects. tion. His detailed Oh, and you can see more of colored pencil and his artwork at www.andyhopp. Heather V. ink drawings have com, www.wanderersguild. Kreiter appeared on books covers, t-shirts, com, and www.muthaoith.com. Heather has been and in collectible card games. His creating artwork for design work for print media has been the Gaming Indus- Veronica published in periodicals across New try since July 2000. Jones York State. In addition, his artwork is Heather’s work can Veronica is frequently displayed at genre-related be seen in vari- a freelance conventions throughout the Midwest. ous games, such illustrator More information about his work is as Warlord (AEG), Legend of the Five working from available online at: www.charlesur- Rings (AEG), Vampire:The Eternal the North- bach.com Struggle (White Wolf), and Deliria: ern Virginia Everyday Heroes (Laughing Pan Pro- area, just ductions). Her work also appears in Donna Waltz down the road from Washington the newly released Aphrodisia:The Art DC. Confused in her youth, she of the Female Form from Aristata Pub- Again, check out the Web site for didn’t pursue “art as a living” lishing. You may also know Heather as more bios and artists attending until she had already graduated the twisted creator of Zephyr, Ziggy, Origins Game Fair 2008! from college and was working Zara, Zander and Zenos, the taxi- in the “real world” as a research dermy Gryphons! More of Heather’s www.OriginsGameFair.com assistant.

Special Events work can be viewed on her Epilogue It wasn’t until she had a Gallery: http://hvkreiter.epilogue.net chance encounter with a medi- 26 Origins Art Show

Origins has always been proud of its Art Show, show- ite Best of Show. Ballots will be available onsite and the casing the talents of industry professional and amateur panel of expert judges will be comprised of guest artists artists alike. There’s also an ofﬁ ciated Exhibition, silent and industry experts. auction, gallery and print shop, artist signing area, competitions, and much more! Artists on Parade Many featured artists will be present to talk over their The Origins Whisper Story! pieces with you, sell you some of their work, or put Nine very different game and fanasty artists were all together a composition on the spot of your favorite given the same assignment. How will their artwork dif- character, super-hero, or villain to take home. A themed fer? The Origins Whisper Story works thus: An art direc- art competition will put the attending artists to the test, tor verbally gives the ﬁ rst artist the directions. That artist judging their skills and showcase their works on the spot. verbally gives the second artist the directions, and so on. Attending artists will also be available to sign your pur- Then the artist create without talking to one another. The chases. The artist schedule will be posted at the entrance resluting pieces are displyed in order! to the Art Show.

Art Exhibition Silent Auction & Print Shop Once again we will feature the Art Exhibition, where Some of the Original and Limited Edition pieces will be professionals and amateurs may compete and be judged sold along with other items in the silent auction that in the following categories: Best Historical, Best Fantasy, runs the length of the show. As well, some prints and Best Science Fiction, Best Game-Related, Best Color, Best multiple run items from attending and remote artists will Three-Dimensional/Mixed Media, Best Monochromatic, be available in the Print Shop and priced reasonably for and of course, Best of Show. Amateurs and professionals purchase. Guests can use their Origins Badge to bid on will be awarded separate First, Second, Third awards as items in the auction and credit card service will be avail- well as Fan Favorite in these categories and Fan Favor- able for your convenience when purchasing.

play games of all kinds. Teacher’s Trade tips with educators at all grade levels and get Hall Pass some time to learn, laugh, and play at the 2008 Program Origins Game Fair with your When your lessons compete Teacher’s Hall with video games, reality shows, Pass. and the never-ending “click- The Teacher’s click-click” of text messaging, Hall Pass pro- how do you stimulate learn- gram is open ing and capture your student’s to teachers at attention? Add some games! all grade lev- Games in the classroom bring els, resource center specialists, school Please see the Origins Web site (www. studies -- and students -- to librarians, principals, college professors, life! That’s why we created the homeschoolers, and public librarians. originsgamefair.com) for more informa- Teachers Lounge – We have a room tion on the Teacher’s Hall Pass pro- FREE Teacher’s Hall Pass Pro- Special Events adjacent to our seminar rooms where gram at the Origins Game Fair. gram, including the full schedule and teachers can relax and discuss what The Teacher’s Hall Pass gives they’ve discovered with their peers. how to register for the program. you a unique opportunity to ﬁ nd Some of our exhibiting manufacturers games that support and en- will also schedule game demos exclu- Mayfair Loves Teachers! hance your classroom. sively for teachers in the lounge, with Mayfair Games is once again proud to an emphasis on lesson plans and learn- be a part of the Teacher’s Pass program The Teacher’s Hall Pass gives ac- ing goals. cess to a series of special class- at Origins. Our annual “What’s New at es and events specially designed Educational Discounts – Many of our Mayfair Games” seminar is back, as for teachers. Plus it gives you a exhibitors are offering educational dis- well as a special seminar on “The 2-2-2 free 5-day Origins badge, with counts to THP ribbon-holders. A list of Demo”, designed to help you promote hundreds of game companies in participating vendors will be available at games (not just ours!) to students and the exhibit hall and thousands of in the Teachers Lounge. events where you can see and administrators! 27 Newcomers Program Our Newcomer’s Track has always been a huge success, with several hundred visitors stopping by, playing games, and having a ball. This year, we want it to be even better, and have chosen a wide choice of great games.

What is the Newcomers Program? If you’re new to hobby gaming, or if you’ve never been to Origins before, we’re your best ﬁ rst stop. If you have only played board games, and never really had the chance to play a minis game, come try it here! If you’re a long-time minis gamer who wants to try out a collectible card game without using any of your event tickets, our door is open. That’s right; there is no additional fee to participate. As long as you have a badge valid for the day you stop by, you’re in!

If you already know and like some of the games we’re featuring this year and want to lend a hand, please volunteer – contact [email protected] if you’re interested. The Newcomer’s Track is a fun, relaxed environment where you can earn hours toward your badge reimbursement by playing and teaching games to others. Isn’t that what Origins is all about?

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Origins StrategiCorps An entire “Corps” of Strategy Gaming Boudicca, and Spartacus. Along with other heroic leaders The Origins 2008 StrategiCorps Theme: like Alexander the Great, there is much to draw upon for HEROES gaming events. From the beginning of recorded history, heroes have * And other periods as well… played an important and highly visible part in the Many other periods will be represented by games - not shaping and perception of our history – from the only historical ones but fantasy and science fi ction heroes Greek legends of the Trojan War to those we hear of as well, such as those in Star Wars and Lord of the Rings; in news stories on modern confl icts. along with John Carter of Mars. Heroes can come in many forms: from the person Dozens of StrategiCorps Theme Events who performs individual heroic feats on the battle- The 2008 Origins StrategiCorps teams from the Origins War fi eld, to the one who leads an army or a whole College (OWC), War Room, Miniatures, and National Secu- nation, to the one who works behind the scenes to rity Decision Making (NSDM) Game will produce a series of solve a problem or collect information. Seminars, miniatures, boardgame and NSDM Role Playing Events. The StrategiCorps Theme program intends to cover all these aspects and will bring a diverse selection of thought provoking seminars and action-packed games together under one theme.

Some example periods are:

* World War II From actions featuring individuals, such as Audie Murphy, to those with groups such as the Rangers at Pointe-du-Hoc on D-Day or the Marines raising the ﬂ ag on Iwo Jima, to those leading armies such as Patton and Eisenhower. Popular media have also contributed their own heroes including Sgt. Rock and the “Dirty Dozen”.

* Ancients At the other end of history are historical heroes that have also become ﬁ gures in popular media Special Events such as King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans, 28 Kid’s Program Spouse and sponsored by Mayfair Games

The Origins Kids Program is the place for children to hang out at Origins. We offer Family Program numerous age-appropriate games for kids, mostly board games and card games, including Many of our attendees bring their families, but tournaments. There may also be arts & crafts, not everyone in the family is an avid gamer. At music, and other fun stuff. most conventions, these folks are at a loss for what to do. But that doesn’t happen at Origins! All children are welcome. Kids, 5 years old and older, can We understand the usual fate of the “gaming stay and play without their parents or guardians if they are widow and widower” and welcome them to the ‘self-contained’, i.e. happy to be away from their parents, sixth annual Spouse & Family Program! and able to interact with the group in the Kid’s Room. If they need their parents to be with them, we have fam- We are also happy to offer the Spouse & Family ily games and activities, too! There will also be toys and Program Room. This space is speciﬁ cally for our books available to children under age 5 to use in the room non-gaming attendees to relax and enjoy events under the direction of their parents. Parents should check designed for them. The room will also have a in with their children upon arrival. At check-in, we ask for private nursing area for mothers, so please feel the parents’ contact information, the parents’ intended free to utilize this facility. location at the convention, if they are leaving the kids, and whether their children have roaming privileges. Roaming In its third year, we’re proud to bring back the privileges allow children ages 10 years old and up to leave Spouse Craft Room. Bring your latest project and come in and out as they choose. If the children do and get acquainted with other crafters! Coaching not have roaming privileges, they must stay at the Kids and discussion for Knitting/Crochet, Patterns, Program until their parents come for them, except for Embroidery (cross stitch, blackwork, and free- escorted trips to the restrooms. For those parents who style), Needlepoint, Scrapbooking, Quilting and are mostly there for the kids or who are gaming widows others. See the Craft Room onsite for a more (or widowers), we are happy to take on volunteers to help complete listing of topics. run the Kid’s Room, and offer Origins’ standard volunteer compensation - convention badges and Origins vouchers. Columbus is a great city to visit so make sure you check out experiencecolumbus.com for more Kids Program Schedule family ideas. Some of the Origins organized off- Open gaming with board games and card games, and site events carry additional charges; our onsite some in-house tournaments. There may be other activi- events are free with your Origins badge, unless ties including arts & crafts, exercise, etc . there are materials fees. Wednesday: 0900 to 1800 BREAK from 1300 to 1400; par- Here are some examples of what we’ll do over ents MUST pick up their child as the room will be closed the course of the show. Please see the Special Thursday: 0900 to 1800 BREAK from 1300 to 1400; par- Events grids for the full Spouse & Family Pro- ents MUST pick up their child as the room will be closed gram schedule. Friday: 0900 to 1800 BREAK from 1300 to 1400; parents MUST pick up their child as the room will be closed • Scrapbooking 101 Saturday: 0900 to 1800 BREAK from 1300 to 1400; par- • Introduction to Belly Dancing ents MUST pick up their child as the room will be closed • Knitting for Beginners Sunday: 0900 to 1600 BREAK from 1300 to 1400; par- • Simple Cross-Stitch Projects ents MUST pick up their child as the room will be closed • Beginning Meditation • Christian Worship Service • The Yarn Shop and Cross My Heart Needlepoint Trip • Costume Contest • Girl Scout Patch- Creative Scrapbooking Special Events

29 The Final Frontier Space. We love space ships, and plug in. A sci-fi adventure in the The 9th Level Team returns to bring Star Trek, Star Wars, and world of the Matrix, using the Lonely hundreds of gamers together to cause anything that’s got aliens or a Die System, a FREE online roleplaying mischief, mayhem, and maximum plasma cannon in it. Come join engine adaptable for any setting. For kobold body count (now with phas- us as we celebrate mankind’s more info go to www.lonelydie.com ers set to fricassee). This year’s dearest dream – to fi nd out Kobold Midnight Massacre will feature what’s really out there and Battlestar Galactica a unique “starship command crew” either conquer it, trade with it, Edge of Grey. Set during the time mechanic, with all of the traditional or ally with it. Check out our period of BSG Razor, the PCs are beer and pretzels dice-chucking, over- space-themed games, tourna- pilots, CIC crew, marines, and civilian the-top, fan-favorite madness. This ments, special events, Guests, conscripts onboard the Pegasus under is a must play - never to be repeated screenings, and seminars. the command of Admiral Cain. Cain’s event – celebrating the 10th Anni- decision to strip civilian ships of crew versary of the Kobolds Ate My Baby Fading Suns: and components has spurred sporadic Game, and feeding (pun intended) resistance from new conscripts and your need for bad Shatner impres- Casino Imperiale sions, planetary bombardment, hor- In the vastness of the Jump- the Battlestar has been brought to full stop as a case of potential sabotage rible random transporter accidents, web there is no starship more and more Red Shirt Deaths than you glamorous than The Imperiale. on a remaining civilian ship is investi- gated. Uses the Cortex system from can possibly imagine!! All Hail Captain A casino, a smuggler’s haven, Torg! a temple of excess to outshine Margaret Weis Productions. the stars themselves. For- ever beyond the reach of the Star Fleet Universe First Contact. Church, the Guilds, and the The crew from Amarillo Design Bu- What do we do now? What will the Empire itself, The Imperiale is reau, Inc., will run their assortment human reaction be to meeting our home to a thousand intrigues. of space combat events as they have fi rst extra-terrestrials? Will they come Dare you step aboard? LARP- every year at Origins since 1983. in peace, or shoot to kill? What will ing in Space. Come join the Federation in defeating our governments do in return? If they the evil Klingons, Romulans, and ... ask to be taken to our leader, would you? It’s going to happen someday The Klingon/Federation well ... everybody else! Included will be the National Championships for the folks, if it hasn’t already. Join this War’s Battle of new fast-playing Federation Com- seminar and let’s talk about the likely Thranstor mander starship combat game and reaction our world will have. In this miniatures game the the annual Gold Hat championships Klingon War has been going on for the classic Star Fleet Battles tacti- Captain Looney’s for almost three years and the cal space combat game (Inducted into Homeworld Academy Federation is gaining the upper the 2006 Origins Hall of Fame). Don’t Binary Homeworlds is one of the most hand. Star Fleet Intelligence miss the massive 96-hour strategic diffi cult Icehouse games to learn, but has intercepted communica- space game Federation & Empire; last once mastered is also one of the most tions from a Klingon attack year the Klingons conquered the Tho- rewarding. Andy Looney will start out force heading toward Star Base lians. A new offering this year will be by explaining the basics then he’ll 15 in the Adhara system. All a series of multi-player scenarios for show off some of the most complicat- available Federation ships are Star Fleet Battles players who aren’t ed maneuvers you can use to vaporize being diverted to the Thranstor interested in tournaments. Remember your opponent’s Homeworld. Ex- system to intercept this Klin- that ADB, Inc., has always released amples will be presented using giant gon force. its biggest products of the year at pyramids of this table top game! Origins, and this year will include Star And as I Reach Out for Fleet Battles Module X1R and Federa- tion Commander: Orion Pirates. Galactic Emperor the Stars… Galactic Emperor is a fast paced What is our attraction to space, empire-building game of exploration, the fi nal frontier? Is it because The Kobold Midnight confl ict and struggle for dominance. it is the last great unknown or Massacre IX – So Long and The last Galactic Emperor has met is it our constant desire to ex- Thanks For All the Babies! with a sudden and quite fatal acci- pand and feel we are in control After 9 years of Kobold Midnight dent. Now there is a power vacuum of our environment? Join this Massacres wreak havoc at ORIGINS, in the galaxy, and you’re one of the seminar with your opinion. Kobolds are about to go….into Space, Planetary Dukes who wants to fi ll it. the Final Frontier! These are the Each player controls a space sector Captain Acquisition voyages of the starship(s) Enterprise with a home planet, and for a time, The crew of the hovercraft (and Hertz and Avis). Your fi ve hour shares the power of the galactic Magellan want what all humans mission to seek out new life (and eat throne. During the fi ght for control, want: to survive. So when it) and new civilizations (and mock the central Omega Sun is heading they receive a strange mes- them), to KO-Boldly Go where no toward collapse… a cataclysm that will sage from the Matrix concern- Kobold has gone before! Do-do-do- only accelerate the chaos! The game plays over several rounds, and within Special Events ing the future of Zion, it’s time do-do-do-do! to fi nd the nearest entry point each round, the roles players choose 30 determine what happens next. There is determined by location rather than are 7 different types of roles: Ex- color and it is playable with more XIXth International plorer, Steward, Merchant, Engineer, than two players. For seasoned chess Warlord, Regent, and Scientist. All players, Martian Chess has subtle Icehouse Tournament players get a turn to act during each paradigm shifts that offer conven- Icehouse is the game that spawned role. Players discover planets, gain re- tion-challenging lessons. Stop by the all other pyramid games (and Looney sources, build ships, and attack space Looney Lab before the tournament for Labs as a whole). This contest of fl eets in a desperate effort to grind a quick demo – easy to learn, and fun pure abstract strategy is a game of foes into cosmic dust! The player with to master! Medallion awarded to the simple attacks and defenses, but it’s the most victory points at the end of Winner! played without turns on a free-form the game wins, becoming the ultimate surface and requires both hand-eye coordination and good diplomatic Galactic Emperor! A new boardgame What Makes Aliens Alien? from Cross Cut Games Inc. skills. Now in its 19th year, this his- Robotic, Organic, Reptilian, Living toric tournament attracts the most Energy, or just plain Slimey. Join this dedicated and hard-core Icehouse Martian Chess Tournament seminar to discuss how to portray a players, but all are welcome! Medal- This game plays similarly to Chess, realistic alien race in your game – to lions for the players who advance to using similar mechanics. However, really get into physical differences, the Finals, and the storied Cooler than Martian Chess uses some different geography, history and culture, rather Ice award for style of play. features than Chess: control of pieces than having another blue human. Women in Gaming many people and the Sexism at the Table people have many sto- What do you do when a fel- ries. In this sensuous low gamer talks down to RPG, you play mem- you, steps on your role-play, bers of the Sultan’s or dismisses your opinion court, wiling away the – all because you’re a female sultry nights by tell- gamer? How do you stand up ing stories to advance for yourself when the table- your own ambitions. talk crosses the line, without looking like you’re asking for Morton’s List: special treatment or killing the Secret Sister- game? This session discusses the horror stories and coping hood mechanisms that are some- Morton’s List is The times needed in order to enjoy End to Boredom, be- the hobbies we adore. cause it is never the same twice. It’s been Buffy CCG Whether it’s Helen of Troy or Queen called the Game of Elizabeth, Wonder Woman or Lois Real Life Adventure because it gives Sealed Deck Tourna- Lane, or Joan of Arc or Rosa Parks, you the key to explore the exciting ment stories and events featuring women world you live in by allowing you to Do you aspire to be Protec- are intriguing and powerful. This track see the limitless possibilities for enter- tor of Sunnydale or are your looks to call out and celebrate female tainment that exist all around you, sights set on being the next heroes, villains, and game players but may be hard to see due to our Big Bad? Give it your best shot of all shapes, sizes, and professions; daily routines or lack of motivation. at the Buffy CCG sealed deck with games, tournaments, special Morton’s List breaks all patterns and tournament. You will be pro- events, Guests, screenings, seminars gives us access to a playful wonder- and discussion groups. land just beyond the veil The Other 50 Percent of the of mundane existence. A Special Events Population simple game? Woman aren’t a hive mind, but our A philosophy seminar panelists will attempt to of life? Don’t discuss the things that turn women take our word away from gaming, the kinds of things for it, experi- that might attract more women to the ence Morton’s hobby, and attempts at inclusion that List for your- have and haven’t worked. self this weekend at Origins 1,001 Nights - A Game of with some of Enticing Stories the world’s leading Quest In the palace of the Sultan, there guides. are many rooms. In these rooms are

31 vided with a Class of 99 starter any line of miniatures from 6mm up toe-to-toe with their male counter- deck, a Wish Theme deck and can be used for play. But it is also parts. 2 boosters from each of the ex- much more: The fl exibility of the sys- pansions (Pergamum Prophecy, tem allows players to use any fantasy Lady in Red Angel’s Curse, Class of 99). setting and armies to play out famous Her name was Lola, she was a show- There will be prizes! fantastical scenarios and ancient epic girl, and now she wants to turn state’s battles. Several sample army lists evidence against her boyfriend! Lola Games Women Love are included in the book but the real won’t trust the feds, so it’s up to Libra strength of For the Masses is the unit (and why we love to escort her to the courthouse so she creation system. This system encour- can testify. Of course, this Lady In them) ages players to be creative, use their Red’s boyfriend knows what she’s up Being a woman doesn’t mean imagination and have fun, which is to, and he’s going to do everything he we all agree on what’s a good the way wargaming should be. can to stop her. Dark Champions – a game and what isn’t. Some- showgirl wants to turn state’s evi- times you want a complicated Silhouette - 1690 AD dence and it is up to you to escort her relationship story, and some- The daughter of a Spanish Lord fi nds to the feds safely. A fi lm noir RPG. times you just want to blow a magic sword with the power to things up. We’ll talk about why control shadows in this historically set Chainmail Bikinis and Iron we love the games we love. RPG. Jockstraps Gender in Gaming Orcs need Women! Quiet Women Rarely Make For the Masses is a complete An open discussion of the role that fantasy mass-combat wargame History gender and LBGT issues are portrayed system, designed for use with An historical discussion of the female in gaming. Come with questions and 15mm miniatures, although heroes we love, and how they’ve gone the urge to share your opinions. Heroes A celebration of the individual hero Arthur- Hero or Myth? Championship! Come to the – changing the course of history and Inside every legend is a grain of truth. 2008 Origins Open Champion- story by their own actions. From all Who was Arthur- Dux Britannia, Ro- ship for Star Wars CCG. Play- up and down the timeline (and some mano-British leader, or Celtic warlord? ers are required to have sixty alternate timelines too), we’ll take a Join Guest of Honor Phil Viverito for card decks with decklists. Clear look at what it means to be a hero this intriguing seminar about one of sleeves are not legal. Swiss and why only some beings make the our greatest heroic legends. Format tournament. grade. This is also the StrategiCorps 2008 Theme for heroes in historical Unity and and war game settings. We’ll exam- Heros and Villians ine the hero’s journey with games, Costume Contest Justice for All! tournaments, special events, Guests, It’s Back! The Heroes & Villains Cos- A mysterious villain has kid- screenings, and seminars. tume Contest! Fight the good fi ght for napped scientists around the Good vs. Evil! Show your support for world. The super hero team, Southern Campaign 1781 your side of choice in this costume UNITY, is asked to investigate. By 1781 the Patriots had an almost contest of Heroes & Villains! Guest Here is your chance to play perfect record of losing; and things Judges include Darryl Banks, Captain as a member of UNITY in this weren’t very propitious for this Ohio, Jack Emmerit & This Year will action intense, high powered fl edgling confederacy of states. The include Feedback from Stan Lee’s Champions RPG adventure. Southern Campaign provided a bright “Who wants to be a Superhero?” as HERO system author Steve spot due to the frontier savvy of one the Guest MC for the event! Long will make a special guest man: Dan’l Morgan, “the Old Wag- appearance as a most memo- goner”. He had a fresh idea and he Warhammer 40K - rable NPC in this adventure! knew the men. He had lots of rifl es Heroes Challenge and good shots but few bayonets. Destroy the Bring your hero and his hench- His concept turned around the way men...500 points total and challenge Doolin-Dalton Gang the Patriots fought and gave new the other legendary heroes of the 40K The time is 1893. The place is hope. This series will feature the universe. 4 players to a table, top two Ingalls, Oklahoma, a railroad battles of The Cowpens, Guildford will advance in the fi rst round. Each town and farming settlement Courthouse and Eutaw Springs. They player must use a HQ choice as the near the Indian Nations. Bill are well-matched affairs (if you know core of their hero team. Limit is 11 Doolin, and William Dalton of his secret plan) and provide a really fi gures in the team. 4th Edition rules the Doolin-Dalton gang are interesting window onto the American and codex‘s, all army lists that are holed up in town, recovering Revolution. Each day (Thurs/Fri/Sat) currently valid may be used. A minia- well over a year’s time from we will refi ght one of these battles tures throw down. a robbery attempt gone awry and determine if there is still extant in Coffeyville, Kansas in 1891. the spirit of Dan’l Morgan! A Duke Star Wars CCG: Origins The new gang consisted of Seifried miniatures event. William “Bill” Doolin, Arkansas Special Events Open Championship Tom Jones, Dynamite Dick Clif- The 2008 Star Wars CCG Origins Open 32 ton, Charley Pierce, Red Buck Waight- mouth.). These individuals are as- Warlord of Mars man, Tulsa Jack Blake, George “Bitter- sembled by H.A.T.E., the Highest “Warlord of Mars” takes us creek” Newcomb, and William Dalton. Anti-Terrorism Effort, to fi ght Un- to the Red Planet and pulp The law was sure to catch up with this usual Weapons of Mass Destruction adventuring in four miniature band of wrongdoers, and it did so in (U.W.M.D.s). The Nextwave team scenarios found in the sto- the form of U.S. Marshall Evitt Nix, learns that H.A.T.E. is funded by the ries of this cult interest aptly with a group of some other 12 law- Beyond Corporation©, an organiza- named: “Seeking the Lost men. Can the Marshall and his men tion run by H.A.T.E.’s terrorist enemy Princess”, “Valley of Dor”, take out this gang once and for all, or S.I.L.E.N.T.; as a result, the heroes “Helium under Siege” and will the gang be able to fi ght it’s way leave H.A.T.E., stealing a vehicle “Save the Red Planet”. Most out of town?...... A Western action called the Shockwave Rider. They de- intriguing terrain and airships miniatures event. stroy the U.W.M.D.s that the Beyond operating in the red sand of Corporation and H.A.T.E. have hidden this fabled Victorian approach The Cycles and around the United States, while pur- to Sci-Fi! All four scenarios sued by H.A.T.E. Director Dirk Anger, Myths of the Traditional Hero operate simultaneously and a parody of Nick Fury. players move from one to the Gilgamesh, Arthur, Joan of Arc, and other like the cycle in the “Ring Roland- What is a hero in society and of the Nibelungen” Wagner where does our longing for heroes Heroes of Mortain operas. This is your opportu- come from? What about the ones August 1944. After 2 months of fi erce nity to experience pulp adven- that don’t seem to fi t the traditional fi ghting, US troops have begun to ture with a Hero of amazing Hero pattern? Come voice your opin- break out of Normandy’s hedgerow proportions. If you can get ion at this open seminar. country. Hitler has called on three panzer divisions to cut off the Ameri- through this mess you are a can bottle neck and force the allies real adventurer! Another Duke Nextwave: Agents of Hate back to the sea. Can the 3oth Infantry Experience. The Nextwave series features a col- Division hold back the steel tides of lection of minor Marvel superheroes, operation Luttich. 28mm WWII minia- World of Warcraft - including Monica Rambeau, the former tures skirmish action. Captain Marvel; Tabitha Smith, for- The Boardgame merly of X-Force; Aaron Stack, the Warcraft the board game Machine Man; monster hunter Elsa Dungeoneer - Rules Taught brings the best of World of Bloodstone; and new character The Players command brave heroes and Warcraft online to the gam- Captain, previously face deadly challenges in a beautiful ing table. You are in control called Captain @#$% (The obscured fantasy world. Any sword-and-sor- of one of the four heroic races words being so horrible that Captain cery fan will love this game! We have fi ghting for control of Azeroth. America allegedly “beat four shades several different card sets to choose More at www.RogueJudges.org of it out of [him]” and left him in a from. More at www.RogueJudges.org Generics Welcome dumpster with a bar of soap in his Generics Welcome Braaaains Our celebration of all things zomber- Lord, once and for all! Join us in an your wits all while trying to get iffi c, this theme track looks at our epic battle of life and undeath in this out alive. All materials pro- favorite unquiet dead. From the mum- epic boffer LARP quest! vided, and rules taught. Prizes mies of Egypt to the voodoo creations awarded. of Louisiana to modern-day apocalyp- Rising: Crisis on Parish Hill tic horror, we’ll track our brain-eating August 12, 2016. A strange disease The Infl uence of friends as they shamble through the that kills its victims then resurrects Zombie Movies on ages. Pack some salt and your shot- them as fl esh hungry monsters has gun as you play in this programming been reported in secluded areas of Gaming track featuring games, tournaments, the world. To combat this threat, the We’ve all watched them. As special events, Guests, screenings, World Heath Organization has assem- gamers we’ve all thought and seminars. bled the brightest minds in the areas about what a great game that would be. Whether as min-

of medicine, biology, and virology to Special Events Curse of the Zombie Lord fi nd a cure. Tucked away underneath iatures, table top, or LARP Come, brave heroes! Help free the a sprawling mansion high atop Par- games, zombies just keep lands of Amtgardia from a terrible ish Hill lies the most sophisticated coming back. What makes fate! The Zombie Lord has risen to research lab known to man. It was them so attractive to gamer’s. power, performing a foul ritual in his only a matter of time before things Join this seminar discussion to labyrinthine lair that has shrouded the got out of hand. Three hours ago, the fi nd out. land in an undead curse! Hoards of lab security offi cer made a request for undead have risen to do his bidding, reinforcements citing a “containment Zombies on the Moon and he has already laid low many issue.” You and your team will be “Misson Control. This is Moon powerful fi efdoms. But a resistance is sent to secure the facility and insure Base Zelda. Something’s gone forming, to rid the land of this retched the safety of the scientists. Rising is horribly wrong. They’re dy- tyrant. Heroes are rallying to collect a Live Action Survival Horror game ing but they won’t stay dead the components needed to dispel the system. Combat the zombie hordes and and they’ve started eating terrible curse, and destroy the Zombie with boffers, foam dart blasters, and people. What’s that? How did 33 they get in here No No Aaaay- If You Were a Zombie Fluxx eeeeee” - end transmission. In Zombie Fluxx, players explore An alien virus has infected Scary Zombie... You’d stagger in the morning, suck the darker side of Fluxx with a new the inhabitants of Moon Base brains up in the evening, all over your card-type called the Creeper. Creepers Zelda. Major Lincoln Nash and town… Quick, slow, brain sucking, hang around in front of you, prevent- the ISA Rapid Reaction Force fl esh chewing. What makes a Zom- ing you from winning, until you can have been dispatched to con- bie a Zombie, what’s their history, do something to get rid of them. The tain the problem and, if neces- and why are there so many varieties? good news is that the deck includes a sary, eliminate the risk forever. Also why are we so freaked by them? Shotgun and a Chainsaw and various Skirmish level lunar surface Maybe it’s the thought of Uncle Zeke other cards you can use as weapons miniatures combat. wanting your brain. Bring your opin- against the Zombies. Plus, you’ve ion to this open forum seminar. got Sandwiches and Coffee and a Assault of the Undead couple of Friends to help you win. The - Silvervine Games bad news is, if your friends become WEGS: From Dusk zombies, you’ll have to destroy them. Starreach is overrun by the Come feed the Zombies your brains undead. Avoid infection and ‘Till Dead Say ‘ello to my little boomstick! A with this Looney Labs game! decimate zombie hordes us- rag-tag assortment of Dwarves, Elves, ing Silvervine’s cinematic and Goblins, Gnobbits and Humnz fi nd simple Heroes in Mass Com- What is Your Plan Z? themselves in an isolated cabin in the bat system. Evoking the feel When the Zombies rise up (yea, laugh middle of a shunned forest… A few of incredible warriors plowing now) and want your juicy body will moments ago, the party’s Mage was through fi elds of enemies, the you be ready? How will you survive standing in the middle of the room Heroes in Mass Combat system the Zombie onslaught with just the reading aloud from a wacky tome takes the Cinematic effects stuff in your house or will you have she discovered in the fi replace. Now, of Silvervine one step farther. a Z.E.K. (Zombie Emergency Kit) she’s just a bubbling mess of blood Each level of damage that Be Prepared! Come enjoy this light and bones on the fl oor. The sound would normally be assigned in hearted seminar. of undead horror fi lls the air outside combat destroys one enemy the cabin, and from below a horrid instead. Shared Narrative lets thumping noise knocks on the cel- Zombietown Intro the player describe how incred- lar door. Keep your boomsticks and The dead are rising from the grave- ibly they just took out 7 with 1 chainswords handy – things are gonna yard located in the middle of your blow. Check out Heroes in Mass get real messy. A scary little intro neighborhood. There is no way out, combat, and Unchain your to WEGS, the brand-new, old-skool, so you must scrounge as much stuff character with Silvervine. sword-n-sorcery adventure game with (weapons, barricades, survivors, etc.) a Vegas-laced twists! By GameWick from your neighbors to survive until Games. help arrives. Creepy fun with this Twilight Creations boardgame.

National Strategic game directors and controllers from the U.S. Naval War College. The game will be directed by personnel from the Department of Defense Decision Making Game with the assistance of subject matter experts from private industry and NSDM in rooms E160B-E162B the U.S. Naval War College, the U.S. academia. Lectures in War College rooms Air University, the Rochester Institute Players will be assigned to of Technology, Ashland University and individual roles within a variety of NSDM FastPlay Games at a wide variety of civilian venues nation-states. “Real world” dynam- such as Border Wars, Call to Arms, Wednesday, Thursday and ics will inexorably draw these player- Cold Wars, DexCon, Dragon*Con, Friday 2000-2400 states toward cooperation in some Dreamation, Fall In, Gen Con, Gen NSDM “ColdWar-60s” FastPlay areas and confl ict in others. Mean- Games Con SoCal, and HistoriCon. while, within each state, players will Thursday and Friday 1200- Each of the players in this inevitably fi nd themselves aligned 1600 political-economic-military seminar with some players in the pursuit of NSDM MegaScenario Game game occupies a role in which he common goals, and against others Saturday, 1200-2000 or she can affect the formulation of as each seeks to obtain advantages ------national policy in their country. Most for their interest group and achieve ------players fi nd NSDM to be intellectually personal political ascendancy. The National Security stimulating, vigorously competitive, Concurrently, the game Decision Making (NSDM) Game and unlike any other gaming opportu- control group will inject stimuli that Seminars is a fast-paced, challenging nity they have ever had. challenge the players’ abilities to simulation of contemporary ------react, such as regional wars, massive politics and eternal strategic Wednesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s outbreaks of disease, or major natural principles. It is modeled after four-hour FastPlay Games simulates catastrophes causing heavy loss of life the simulations used by senior geo-politics in the world today. and property. U.S. Government offi cials to ------• A player in the U.S. cell might explore geopolitical options. Players will receive instruc- be the president, a congressman, the NSDM has been presented at tion on the NSDM Game from former national media, or a regional com- 34 mander engaging terrorists. ------Submarine and Anti-Subma- • PRC players might represent Air and Space Power 101 rine Warfare the Communist Party, internal security (Presenter: Lt Col Robert Blanke, (Presenters: CAPT Mark forces, the Peoples’ Liberation Army, USAF) McDonagh, USNR, and Dan entrepreneurs, or Muslim Uighur “America = airpower.” No U.S. con- McDonagh, NAVAIR) separatists in Xinxiang. ventional infantryman has died by The various types of • A Russian player might be enemy air attack since 1952. We rule submarines and their missions. president, minister of defense, a the skies. Space, too. What advan- Submarine and anti-submarine spokesman for nationalist forces, a tages accrue? What threats to this doctrine, platforms, sensors, leader of liberalizing elements, or dominance exist? Former CHECK- weapons and tactics. Present- Duma members from various factions. MATE planner Robert Blanke takes a ed by a veteran submariner • Iranian players might rep- look at America’s capabilities in the and an ASW coordinator. resent the theocracy, bureaucracy, third dimension and how we exploit The Red Chinese industry, or military. this control. Threat – Scarier This Year • A Japanese player might be Air and Space Power 2020 Than Last the head of the Japan Defense Agen- (Presenter: Lt Col Robert Blanke, (Presenter: Dan McDonagh, cy, a member of Sumitomo’s board USAF) NAVAIR) of directors, a MITI bureaucrat, or a Projecting military power into air and What is the Politburo’s policy member of the Diet. space is more affected by technology with regard to its neighbors? • India, Pakistan, the DPRK than across any other domain. As the What aggressive aspirations (North Korea), various European and US military transforms, what shape might they have in the longer many Middle Eastern states are often will our forces in air and space take, term? How are the PLA, PLAN, represented by players as well. and what capabilities will they pro- and PLAAF armed today, and ------vide to operators in all of the military how might they be armed in Thursday’s and Friday’s NSDM Cold- domains-ground, air, space, maritime, the future? War-60s FastPlay Games let you and information? Former CHECKMATE Dieppe – “Too Big For a Raid, experience the Cold War. planner Robert Blanke offers his take Too Small For an Invasion” ------on where we might be as we start the (Presenter: Mike Tuck- And unlike other war games third decade of the 21st century. er, NATO Institute of Canada) where one “team” of players defeats Iran-Deadly Threat or Posturing Nui- Of the 6,000 men involved, other teams, in the NSDM Game all sance over 4,000 became casualties. players are individually ranked by the (Presenter: Lt Col Robert Blanke, Was it poor planning, bad luck degree to which they gain advantage USAF) or incompetence? Did politics, for the group they represent. With the public release of the National ambition or overconfi dence On Thursday and Friday Intelligence Estimate on Iran’s nuclear lead to disaster on the beaches afternoons, Origins presents a retro- program, many insist that Iran is less of France? spective NSDM Game that recreates of a threat-while others insist that International Rela- the national security decision-making the threat remains the same. Robert tions: A Blunt Introduction structures of the U.S. and USSR in the Blanke will present a broad spectrum (Presenter: Craig Greathouse) 1960s. The game control group will update looking at who is in control, Do the traditional ideas inject a number of stimuli, and then what is the threat, and what can we of blood, gold and power still each player will have to see if he or expect from the Iranians over the have relevance? This talk fo- she can achieve their personal objec- next few years. cuses on the basics of how the tives… without destroying mankind. Hezbollah-Politicians, Reporters, and international system operates There will be four-hour short- Terrorists and primary actors and their format games each evening from (Presenter: Lt Col Robert Blanke, motivations Wednesday to Friday with brisk sce- USAF) Strategic Culture and Its af- narios and accelerated adjudication In 2006, they precipitated a war with fects on Grand Strategy (Pre- procedures. Always wanted to try Israel. In 2007, one of their opera- senter: Craig Greathouse) NSDM but didn’t want to commit eight tives was detained in Iraq while sup- The cultural lens that hours? Here’s your chance to see if porting anti-Coalition Shia militants. each state views the world you enjoy NSDM while only commit- At the same time, they are a political through affects what its goals ting a four-hour game slot. faction in Lebanon, run a satellite TV are and how it achieves them.

------news network expressly devoted to With many states forced to Seminars Saturday’s eight-hour MegaScenario propagandizing, and provide social reassess their grand strategies Game simulates geo-politics in the services in Southern Lebanon. Robert the impact of strategic culture world today. Blanke takes a look at Hezbollah, the on this process is examined. ------world’s most capable terrorist organi- And on Saturday, Origins zation and a key player in the stormy Global War on Terror – 2008 brings you an action-packed, eight- political dynamic in Lebanon. Update hour game with a huge, fascinating The Russian Navy – It’s Still There, (Panelists: NSDM Staff) scenario. In fact, there will be en- and Modernizing DoD professionals with long tirely different problems in each of (Presenter: Dan McDonagh, NAVAIR) experience in the fi eld will the NSDM Games. All scenarios are Russian seapower. Naval policies, discuss what motivates Islamic independent of each other. doctrines. Industrial base, geographi- terrorism, what groups are ------cal situation, technological capabil- involved, what governments These are just some of the lectures by ity, national tradition, and political support it, and what can be the NSDM Staffers that you can see at resolve. Procurement from foreign done in response. Origins. sources. Platforms and systems. 35 know where to fi nd more (or play them better)? Then you’re invited to take a class at the Mayfair Classroom, seminars designed to spotlight a variety of games! Mayfair Seminars staff, game designers, and experts will be on hand to take We know that, for most of you, playing games is you on a guided tour of games linked by theme, mechanic why you come to Origins. Still, when we get this or more! Participants earn Mayfair ribbons for participa- many bright people together - gamers, designers, tion. writers, theoreticians, historians, military experts, etc. – we can’t pass up a chance to put them in a Arthur- Hero or Myth? room and get them talking about things we all love Inside every legend is a grain of truth. Who was Arthur and want to know more about. - Dux Britannia, Romano-British leader, or Celtic warlord? Join Guest of Honor Phil Viverito for this intriguing seminar This year’s Seminar track promises to be a great about one of our greatest heroic legends. one. The following are just some of the highlights. Don’t forget to check the Origins website (www. originsgamefair.com/events) for the full schedule of Mensa Information Session seminars – there’s Guest of Honor presentations, American Mensa is an organization for smart people like company Q&A’s and dozens of other seminar topics! you. We have more than 50,000 members in the United States and more than 100,000 members worldwide. The The Teacher’s Hall Pass Program only requirement for membership -- a score in the top two Interested in learning how to use games in the percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. classroom? Would you like to know what games are More than 150 Special Interest Groups allow members to out there for helping the younger folks you know pursue their interests -- from astronomy to quilting -- with learn and grow? Come join the teachers, com- other Mensans. Social events range from local game nights panies, and game designers of the THP seminar to intellectual events. There are also national events such series, and learn something new! See the Teacher’s as Mind Games where Mensans judge and critique games Hall Pass section for more information released in the past year and award the coveted Mensa Select seal to the top fi ve. Our annual CultureQuest is an intense trivia test where groups compete for top honors. The Origins War College Colloquiums explore topics from cosmology to the science A world-class series of seminars on military history, of humor. More information is available at www.us.mensa. battle simulation and international affairs. We have org or at our booth during Origins. speakers come in from all over the world for this series, and it’s always an exceptional experience. Please see the War College page for more informa- And as I Reach Out for the Stars… tion and the full schedule. What is our attraction to space the fi nal frontier? Is it because it is the last great unknown or is it our constant The Infl uence of Zombie desire to expand and feel we are in control of our environment? Join this seminar with your opinion Movies on Gaming We’ve all watched them. As gamers we’ve all thought about what a great game that would be. Amorphous Blobcast Whether as miniatures, table top, or LARP games, Amorphous Blob Games are proud to bring their Podcast zombies just keep coming back. What makes them to Origins 2008. This event will be a taping of the show. so attractive to gamers. Join this seminar discus- Ticket holders should expect to be asked to be part of an sion to fi nd out. interview about Origins and convention gaming as well as other relevant topics. Oddly enough prizes will be awarded. GAMA Retailer Summit Are you a retailer, who just hasn’t had time to get to the GAMA Trade Show? Interested in becoming So, You want to write for White Wolf? a retailer some day? Join our GAMA Retail Division Lead by our Alternative Products guru, Eddy Webb, this Board Members and expert retailers as they show panel of White Wolf Developers and Freelancers provide you how it’s done, in our third GAMA Retailer Sum- tips and tricks for getting your work noticed by White mit. You’ll walk the exhibit hall with other retailers, Wolf. An in depth explanation of the Storyteller Adventure hear great speakers in our seminars, and chat with System and how to submit your pitches will be included in other retailers in the GRD Lounge. Nothing can re- this seminar! place the experience of GTS, but the GAMA Retailer Summit is the next best thing! Hero Lab Authoring Kit Seminar Hero Lab developers will give insight and instruction re- The Other 50% of the Population garding the use of Hero Lab’s authoring kit, for users who Woman aren’t a hive mind, but our seminar pan- would like to create data fi les for their favorite, or even Seminars elists will attempt to discuss the things that turn original, game systems. women away from gaming, the kinds of things that might attract more women to the hobby, and at- Chainmail Bikini & Iron Jockstraps - tempts at inclusion that have and haven’t worked. Gender in Gaming An open discussion of the role that gender and LBGT is- The Mayfair Classroom sues are portrayed in gaming. Come with questions and Don’t know the differences between Seafarers and the urge to share your opinions. Cities and Knights? Love auction games, but don’t 36 Storytelling in the Air Combat Seminar erworking 101 teaches the World of Darkness Presentations and discussion led by basic skills, such as cutting, This panel of White Wolf Staff and Birds of Prey designer Tony Valle, and punching, riveting, and sewing Freelancers host a Q&A for fans want- Fighting Wings system designer, J.D. leather. ing suggestions about running games Webster. Air combat awards, discus- with our Product lines, along with sion, and something new this year. Chain Mail 101 - Basics providing suggestions on plot hooks Developed originally as a and ways to add levels of excitement The Cycles and Myths of the form of armor, chainmail, or to your home game. Traditional Hero more simply, mail, is the art Gilgamesh, Arthur, Joan of Arc, and of weaving metal rings into Games Women Love Roland - what is a hero in society and sheets of pliable but resil- (and why we love them) where does our longing for heroes ient fabric. Today’s applica- Being a woman doesn’t mean we all come from? What about the ones tions range from protection to agree on what’s a good game and that don’t seem to fi t the traditional jewelry…and sometimes both! what isn’t. Sometimes you want a Hero pattern? Come voice your opin- complicated relationship story, and ion at this open seminar. Whether you’re looking for sometimes you just want to blow that new look to impress your things up. We’ll talk about why we Exalted & Scion Q&A Panel hard-core friends, or need a love the games we love. Come ask Developers - John Cham- little extra protection in your bers and Eddy Webb and their writ- favorite LARP, we can teach There Are No Bad Players, ing staff all about Exalted and Scion. you the skills required to get Only Bad Games Learn about upcoming books; ask you started in the remarkable those burning questions about the craft of mail! Or is it the other way around? Why do world setting that have been keeping some players think of the GMs as ‘fun you awake at night! providers’? Why do some GMs expect Boffer Weapon the players to be thankful they were Construction 101 allowed to play in the game at all? Genre-Palooza Who hasn’t spent an after- Is it possible for players and GMs to What makes genres good? What noon whacking their friends work together in this? Veteran LARP makes them bad? Are they useful writer ‘Uncle Don’ Ross talks about tools? Unnecessary straightjackets on and siblings with a stick? The differences in player and gamemaster creativity? Explore these questions, instinct to swing ‘swords’ is expectations in both live-action and and more! in us all, but getting your tabletop role-playing games. Players tetanus booster is no fun, so and GMs are invited to bring their own GM Mastery how about a safe alternative? experiences to the discussion. Learn how to be a GM or just refi ne Learn to construct a safe rep- your existing GM skills. Topics include lica of medieval weapons with The Palladium Megaverse problem players, time management, this hands-on seminar, and Learn the mechanics of the fast-paced campaign and scenario design, etc. the next time you whack your and fun palladium game system. In- friends with a stick, they won’t cluded is an overview of all the Palla- First Contact. complain as much...I swear it’s dium campaign settings, ranging from What do we do now? What will the just as fun ;) fantasy to far future science fi ction. human reaction to meeting our fi rst extra-terrestrials? We come in peace, Garbing 101 What is Your Plan Z? shoot to kill men. Or “To serve Man”? Even with the assistance of a When the Zombies rise up (yea, laugh It’s going to happen someday folks machine, creating and sewing now) and want your juicy body will if it hasn’t already. Join this seminar you be ready? How will you survive and fi nd out. a bit of garb for your favorite the Zombie onslaught with just the cosplay can be tricky. Spend stuff in your house or will you have Boffer Boot Camps some time with our profession- a Z.E.K. (Zombie Emergency Kit) LARP combat too often involves un- al seamstress and learn the

Be Prepared! Come enjoy this light trained and unskilled combatants try- basic techniques involved in Seminars hearted seminar. ing desperately to imbue themselves making garb…from ﬁ tting and with the essence of butt-kicking, but cutting the pattern, to putting The Art of Collaborative ultimately only succeeding in looking the pieces together in a neat, silly. With the right training, though, professional way. Storytelling even the most awkward of geeks can Is your GM a brutal tyrant whose quickly learn how to own in any boffer only goal is to kill off as many PCs combat system. as possible? GM, are you tired of players who seemed determined to derail your every storyline? Maybe it’s Leatherworking 101 time we all started working together Leatherworking is a craft that has toward a common goal. Come and been passed down and improved since learn if this utopian vision of gaming the dawn of mankind. Learn some is right for you. of those skills today, and come away from the experience with a leather belt pouch to show for it! Leath- 37 GAMA Retail Summit

Are you a retailer, who just new customers and not just hasn’t had time to get to sell to the same old regu- the GAMA Trade Show? lars, you need a store that building your expertise, track- Interested in becoming a encourages new fans and doesn’t ing sales and order data to allow retailer some day? Join our just stock the product. We will more effi cient buying, and more. GAMA Retail Division Board examine displays, advertising, Learn how a dedicated buyer Members and expert retail- marketing, and customer interac- can free up time for managers to ers as they show you how tion methods to make your store manage and owners to concen- it’s done, in our third GAMA more interesting to everyone that trate on long-term strategy, and Retailer Summit. You’ll walk comes in. the systems you’ll need to put in the exhibit hall with other place to let one buyer handle mul- retailers, hear great speak- Marketing & Promotions on a Bud- tiple product lines and/or stores ers in our seminars, and get 3- 4pm and get the feedback needed to chat with other retailers This seminar will discuss aspects make smart purchasing decisions. in the GRD Lounge. Noth- of marketing and advertising, ing can replace the experi- from direct mail to community Retailer Lounge 10am – 6pm ence of GTS, but the GAMA donations. Learn how to set your Open and staffed by board mem- Retailer Summit is the next budget, assess markets and bers and speakers available for best thing! small group and one- on-one discussions. Thursday For retailers, new and Retailer Lounge old, as well as those 2-6pm considering going into Open and staffed the business. by board members and speakers Exhibit Hall Walk available for small 11am – 1pm group and one- A great chance for on-one discus- retailers to walk to sions. For retail- hall together. Discuss ers, new and old, product afterwards in as well as those the retailer lounge. considering going into the business. The Bottom Line 3- 5pm Friday This seminar presents Retail 101 / the tools you need Opening a New Store 10 strategies, and determine if your to analyze where your money is – 11am current marketing plan is working going and how to keep more of it Everything you ever wanted for you. Pick up ideas on simple in your pocket. It teaches valu- to know about opening and things you can do to help market able concepts such as cash fl ow, operating a retail store, yourself to the public fi xed vs. variable costs, and what for retailers and would-be discounting really costs your busi- retailers. Customer Service Basics and Be- ness. Please feel free to bring yond 4-5pm your store’s fi nancial data (profi t Retailer Lounge 10am This session covers all aspects of and loss statement, year-end, etc) – 6pm customer service from the greet- for comparison and friendly peer Open and staffed by board ing to closing the sale, including review. members and speakers the aspects of customer service available for small group that happen ‘behind the scenes’. Sunday and one-on-one discussions. Seminars Retailer Lounge 10am – 1pm For retailers, new and old, Saturday Open and staffed by board mem- as well as those considering Buyer Training Workshop 10 bers and speakers available for going into the business. – 11am small group and one-on-one Good stocking is a lot more than discussions. For retailers, new and Store Identity and Design just ‘order 1 of each, 2 if it’s D&D’. old, as well as those considering 11am – 1pm Industry veteran Dave Wallace going into the business. In an effort to reach out to will discuss specifi c strategies for 38 Magic: The Gathering Our friends at Wizards of the Coast have put together a great slate of M:tG events for us this Collectable year, including their Origins Championship! We’ll have League play, Vintage, Legacy, Odyssey Block Sealed, Two-Headed Giant Sealed, Standard, Extended and Sealed Tournaments, all with great Card Games prizes! Fantasy Flight CCG/TCGs are Exploding at Origins! The competition is fast and intense. The prizes are fantas- The Universal Fighting System U.S. Nationals Held tic. The games are simply the best there are. Welcome to at Origins! the CCG/TCG Hall at Origins. Time to throw down! The fi nest Singles and Team players of this anime combat game will meet at Origins to determine Pokemon’s Greatest Events are at Origins! which players reign supreme in the nation. The 2007-2008 Pokemon TCG US National Championships is the penultimate event for the 2007-2008 season! This In addition there will be tournaments for A Game event is the last on the road to the Pokemon TCG World of Thrones CCG, Call of Cthulhu CCG, and Kingdom Championships and is part of a title event series in which Hearts TCG. players in each of the three divisions (Junior, Senior, and Masters) compete for a spot in Shadowfi st National the National Championships Championship fi nals on Sunday! Results of Shadowfi st is the the National Championships mile-a-minute, can give a serious boost to sword-clashing, butt- a player’s Premier Ratings kicking, Uzi-spray- and that player’s chances of ing, boat-exploding, getting into the 2008 World car-chasing, monster- Championships in Orlando, crunching, Hong Kong Florida. This event uses the cinematic action card Modifi ed (HP-On) format, game that is so epic restricting which cards can it would take fourteen be played. Please see www. John Woos to fi lm go-pokemon.com/op for ad- and a cast the likes ditional information on this of Jackie Chan, Jet restriction. Li, Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh. And In addition, we’ll have Poke- that’s just in the fi rst mon League Play, Modifi ed fi ve minutes! Come Constructed tournaments, stake your claim in Sealed Deck, and the North the US Championship American Professor’s Cup! as the big man (or butt-kicking woman!) Upper Deck Brings its Best of the country! Final Back to Origins! Brawl, constructed Vs. System – Origins is proud deck format. to be the hosts of the Vs. System World Champion- Star Wars CCG Ori- ships! We’ll also have Marvel gins Open Champion- Collectable Card Games Universe Draft and Sealed ship events, Silver and Golden Star Wars CCG tour- Age Constructed, and a crazy nament. The game Super Crossover Sealed! produced by Deci- pher and now run by For the WoW TCG, we’ll have two Gadgetzan Challenges, the SWCCG Player’s where the winner gets their choice of the following: Xbox Committee is holding an open format (all cards and 360, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3, $300 Best Buy gift card, virtual cards are legal) tournament. 8 games, 4 16GB iPod Touch, 160GB iPod Classic. Still haven’t got- light 4 dark. You need both a light and dark deck to ten your qualifi cation to 2008 Nationals? We’ll have two compete. Decklists required, clear sleeves banned. Regional Qualfi ers! the top 4 players after the swiss rounds will compete in a bracket-playoff to determine the winner! Looking to qualify early for Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG 2009 Worlds? 1v4 2v3, with winners playing in the fi nals. May the We’ll have Regional Qualfi ers at Origins! Or bring a friend, force be with you! and join one of the Team Dueling tournaments. The winning team will receive a free entry into a team dueling Bleach Squad 7 Captain Regional championship tournament to be held at Nationals and each Bleach fans, you won’t want to miss this! Check member of the winning team will each receive a Team out these great prizes: 1st Place: Nintendo Wii Dueling Deck Box! (Nintendo), Bleach: The Shattered Sword (SEGA), Wii Remote Controller (Nintendo), Wii Nunchuck 39 taken to new levels of play. Battle in and around terrain, gain special abilities based on the trans- former, enjoy enhanced tactics, and create new strategies to bring victory in this skirmish and hunt for the Allspark.

BattleChrome: Prepare For a Mecha Showdown Pick your frame, armor it up, weapon it up, then get out there and pulp your opponent. Battle- Chrome is a fast play, mecha combat game which lets you customize your machine and hope your skill and mecha prove the better of your opposition.

SimCity Big City Build Controller (Nintendo), Bleach drawing from historical fi gures and Starting at Level 2, work Life Counter, and an All Foil translating their actual history into with other players to build the city Version of Their Deck. 2nd game terms for use in the game. Al- even bigger, while personally profi t- Place: Nintendo DS Lite (Nin- exander’s tactical brilliance means you ing as much as possible. Participate tendo), Bleach: The Blade of count “ones” in his dice as “sixes”. in politics to get your way on zoning Fate (SEGA), 4 Bleach Booster Washington can ignore some supply votes, and use those elusive ultrarare Boxes, and a Bleach Life Coun- costs. Cleopatra can get generals long cards to upgrade to some truly ter. 3rd / 4th Place: Nintendo to fi ght battles for her. Players try spectacular buildings and monuments! DS Lite (Nintendo), 2 Bleach to conquer as much of the world as Booster Boxes, and a Bleach they can over three eras. The player Join White Wolf in the CCG Hall for Life Counter. who covers the most territory at their another year of great Vampire:The empire’s high water mark wins. Eternal Struggle events! No matter Middle Earth MECCG Sealed what your skill level -- as a Veteran Deck Tournament Mythos - Rules Taught Methuselah or a New Bloodsucker Come join us as you battle for Come give your Uncle Cthulhu a big -- you will fi nd several V:TES events the future of Middle Earth! This hug. It should only cost you your each day to keep your blood pumping! is hero sealed deck tourna- sanity, a small price indeed. Please We will have pick-up games between ment. You will be provided join us in this late night offering events to fi ne-tune your deck, and an unlimited starter deck, 3 to the great old one. This event is there will be lots of friendly trading unlimited booster packs and 3 intended for fun and not a cutthroat going on. (Ask the ancient Methuse- Dragons packs. Bring maps and type tournament event. If you have a lahs for those cards you don’t have dice, if you have them. There deck, please bring it or borrow one of -- but it may cost you a pint!) And will be prizes! ours if needed. Note: Event will be at don’t forget about the _FREE_ V:TES Rogue Judges HQ in the Board Game demos at the White Wolf booth in the Buffy CCG Sealed Deck Tourna- area. More at www.RogueJudges.org Exhibit Hall! Ask for Oscar and get a ment Generics Welcome V:EKN Membership Card, some blood Do you aspire to be Protector counters, and a free deck of cards! of Sunnydale or are your sights Midnight Magic Madness! set on being the next Big Bad? After all the smoke clears from all the On Saturday afternoon, White Wolf Give it your best shot at the other tournaments, prizes, games, will be holding one of their yearly Buffy CCG sealed deck tourna- and the evening begins to wind qualifi ers for the Vampire: The Eternal Struggle North American Champion- ment. You will be provided with down… It doesn’t have to end! Come ship, which will be held in Montreal, a Class of 99 starter deck, a one, Come all to the Midnight Magic: Quebec, Canada the week of October Wish Theme deck and 2 boost- The Gathering Madness. Guaranteed 19th. The Top Ranked 25% of partici- ers from each of the expan- Minimum $400 Cash Prize to the pants in this event will qualify to go sions (Pergamum Prophecy, winner. More details can be found at to Montreal and play with the best of Angel’s Curse, Class of 99). http://www.ohiogamers.org/ the best in 2008! For more info go to There will be prizes! http://www.nac2008.org/. Don’t miss Transformers CCG Hunt for the All- us, we need your new blood! World Conquerors Tournament spark World Conquerors is a clas- Play the Transformers CCG like you sic style “conquer the world” never have before. Using a custom game. The unique feature is rules system based on Pirates of the a deck of world leader cards Caribbean, Transformers the CCG is Collectable Card Games 40 the best movie that ever was, is, or shall be with classmates who are monster trainers, scientists, army brats, the Chosen One and more in an an- Live Action ime-themed cross-dimensional grade school. Dice and crayons provided. TV Y7 rated.

White Wolf’s Camarilla, Bringing the World of Dark- Roleplaying ness ALIVE Origins will be the host of 4 World of Darkness sto- The LARP program at Origins is already the largest one in rylines. No Beast So Fierce - Werewolf: the Forsak- the world, and it continues to grow in size and diversity en Live-Action. Of Direst Cruelty: Make Thick My every year. This year marks the debut of some truly excit- Blood - Vampire: the Requiem Live-Action. We’re ing and immersive roleplaying experiences. the Opposite of People - Mage: Awakening Live-Ac- tion. What Fools These Mortals Be - Changeling: Columbus in Darkness – One World by Night The Lost Live-Action Come and join us for our yearly event! As always this is a One World By Night game Amtgard Demo and all traveling charac- Amtgard is a free medi- ters are welcomed. The eval fantasy organization game is mostly Camarilla, featuring a wide array of Giovanni, and Indepen- interests, including com- dent driven. However, bat, magic, role play, and there is always room for various arts. Amtgard more! New players are combat takes place using welcomed and there will foam-padded replicas be pre-generated char- of medieval weapons, acters available for those anything from your basic interested and are new to short sword and shield the game. www.obwn.org to pole arms to fl ails. If you’ve dreamed of fi ght- Flight of the Valkyrie ing with it, we can make The Valkyrie is the pride one, and make it safe. of the German Zeppe- The Amtgard combat sys- lin fl eet. This marvel of tem includes a number of German engineering and archetypical classes, such ingenuity is a sight to be- as archer, warrior, wizard, hold. On her maiden voy- and assassin, to name age, a group of scientists, a few. Amtgard’s magic dignitaries, celebrities, system is fully developed members of the press and with a focus on simplicity military brass have been invited to behold her marvels. and customization. Amtgard provides an atmo- To further push this propaganda machine, several noted sphere to allow you to role play to whatever extent German scientists have brought along their projects to you like...some prefer a lot, some none...there’s show the might and power of the new Germany. The Flight room enough for all! Combat not your thing? Not of the Valkyrie is a Cthulhu Live event set in 1938. It is a to worry, our membership includes some of the

time of great tension around the world as well as a time of fi nest artisans, practiced in crafts such as maille, Live Action Roleplaying great discovery. Players will board the grand airship and garbing, leatherwork, sculpture, weaving, and go on a ride they will soon never forget. Costumes are en- countless others. We share our experience freely, couraged. For Pre-Reg characters, contact PST Productions and are happy to show you the ropes, if you wish at: [email protected]. to take up a craft. Amtgard can be found in nearly every signifi cant metropolitan region in America, Mega-Paranoia as well as a number of parks in Canada and the This is the one you have been looking for. This now infa- EU, with a membership in the tens of thousands. mous game has been going at Origins for several years As the saying goes...join Amtgard, make fi fty new and continues to attract very large crowds. We have all friends! www.therisingwinds.com new ideas and we are just itching to try them out. Join us as we poke fun at popular culture and twist your enjoy- Assassin Live! ment in all new ways. If you have never played, come try It’s back for another year. The non-stop, convention it. The rules are simple and the crowd is loud. You will length game of kill or be killed, based off the Steve have the unique experience of a gaming lifetime. Jackson game Killer!, join in this 72 hours of looking over your shoulder, peeking around corners, ADGNEPSEF555: The Movie!: The Sequel!! (The Final Cut) as your next meal may be your last! Game Starts Adventure? Excitement? A student craves not these things. Thursday...Ends Sunday! Will you be able to sleep? Prepare for the second-most amazing thing in the his- In the dangerous world of a hired gun one never tory of the multiverse – the Advanced Dimensional Green knows who the target is, and who the assassin is. Ninja-Educational Preparatory Super-Elementary Fortress Free Badge to Origins 2009 to the winner! 555: The Movie!: The Sequel!!: The LARPening!!! Com- ing soon to theaters near your dimension! Experience Curse of the Zombie Lord 41 Come, brave heroes! Help free seems to be yourself on that fateful RISING: Distress Call the lands of Amtgardia from a day just over a year ago showing in January 18, 2017. The world has terrible fate! The Zombie Lord detail the climax of the events that been overtaken by the walking dead. has risen to power, perform- unfolded. You quickly look around to Humanity’s last hope lies in the efforts ing a foul ritual in his labyrin- see if anyone has noticed your like- of the world’s leading scientists toiling thine lair that has shrouded ness on the canvas and realize the in the secret underground laboratory the land in an undead curse! only people in the room are a few hidden beneath the Parish Hill Man- Hoards of undead have risen others who seem to be mesmerized sion. Communication between the to do his bidding, and he has by a painting similar to the one that research facility and central command already laid low many powerful drew you in. This is our debut event is possible only through a com-refi efdoms. But a resistance is using the new Mythos RISING rules! lay station since satellite transmis- forming, to rid the land of this All materials, characters, and props sions are now inoperable. We have retched tyrant. Heroes are ral- provided. Rules taught. Come and just received a distress call from this lying to collect the components experience Lovecraftian horror with a relay station saying they have come needed to dispel the terrible RISING twist. Prizes awarded. under attack by hostiles. Subse- curse, and destroy quent attempts to get more the Zombie Lord, information were met with once and for all! only static. You and your Join us in an epic team will be sent to assess battle of life and the situation, eliminate the undeath in this hostiles, and insure the con- epic boffer LARP tinuing operation of the com quest! station. (This is a prequel www.therising- to “The House on Parish Hill” winds.com from 2007.) RISING is a Live Action Survival Horror Fading Suns: Ca- game system. Combat the sino Imperiale zombie hordes with bof- In the vastness fers, foam dart blasters, and of the Jumpweb your wits all while trying to there is no starship get out alive. All materials more glamorous provided, and rules taught. than The Imperiale. A casino, Prizes awarded. 14 years and up a smuggler’s haven, a temple Pokethulhu - the LARP of excess to outshine the stars It is time to see who is the best cultist ShadowRun: Year of The Monkey themselves. Forever beyond and if your thulhu is stronger than the Past the mean streets of Seattle, the reach of the Church, the rest. You even get a chance to play a beyond the edge of the sprawl, stands Guilds, and the Empire itself, Thulhu. www.orgsites.com/mi/gar- the isolated mega corporate labora- The Imperiale is home to a goyle-g3 tory known only as Bunker 12. The thousand intrigues. Dare you Bunker has kept its secrets well. Now step aboard? RISING: Crisis on Parish Hill an intrepid gang of runners is going to August 12, 2016. A strange disease crack it wide open. Legend of the Five Rings: that kills its victims then resurrects Death and Taxes them as fl esh hungry monsters has Shattered Glass: A Murder Mystery Death and taxes come swiftly been reported in secluded areas of Last year’s surprise cult hit is back. in the Empire of Rokugan. the world. To combat this threat, the Is it a murder mystery, is it a role Now, both forces converge on World Heath Organization has assem- playing game, and is it real? You will the venerable Asako house- bled the brightest minds in the areas never look at gaming, or gaming con- hold. As Dokuganryu Asako of medicine, biology, and virology to ventions, or a lot of things the same lies upon his deathbed, feud- fi nd a cure. Tucked away underneath way after experiencing this reality ing relatives, scheming diplo- a sprawling mansion high atop Par- bending heads trip. Mature Audi- mats, and offi cious Imperial ish Hill lies the most sophisticated ences: Not for the weak of heart or tax collectors threaten to tear research lab known to man. It was weak of mind. the courts of the Dragon Clan only a matter of time before things asunder. got out of hand. Three hours ago, the Ten Thousand Bullets LARP lab security offi cer made a request for War has broken out across Empire Mythos RISING: Past Trans- reinforcements citing a “containment City! Shaky turf borders have splin- gressions issue.” You and your team will be tered and the streets run with inno- It seems like just yesterday sent to secure the facility and insure cent blood. The citizens’ last hope, that your life forever changed. the safety of the scientists. (This is a Empire City P.D., is undermanned and Thankfully a new art exhibit is prequel to “The House on Parish Hill” facing opponents on three fronts. All opening tonight and mingling from 2007.) RISING is a Live Action hope seems lost - until the leader of with the upper crust of Arkham Survival Horror game system. Com- one of the city’s most powerful gangs may be able to take your mind bat the zombie hordes with boffers, makes an inexplicable gesture. He’s off of things for a while. As foam dart blasters, and your wits called for a meeting with his rivals you enter the exhibit hall, you all while trying to get out alive. All to discuss... a truce. There’s a lot to are inexplicably drawn to one materials provided, and rules taught. gain, but maybe more to lose. What’s of the paintings. Its subject Prizes awarded. 14 years and up. his angle? Find out in this tense live- action event. Live Action Roleplaying 42 Miniatures Games Origins is the largest and most diverse miniatures event in North America, featuring a huge array of classic, historical, fantasy, science-fi ction, and collectible miniatures play. Reaper Miniatures will be hosting a variety of events from Warlord, CAV, and Reich of the Dead. Duke Seifried will once again present some of his greatest scenarios ever. Come play with the big kids who have little tiny pieces, and take part in come great miniatures play!

Exciting Miniature Action from Reaper Miniatures • Ebentop, Dungeons of the Forgotten Fortress Play- ers compete against each other for the most loot. The forgotten dungeons of Ebentop are full of traps, monsters, and other surprises. All minis and gaming materials provided. Night of the Solstice The town has always had a reputa- tion for attracting undesirables, and the Solstice has always been a time of evil. This time things have gotten way out of control! Players compete to accomplish objectives while chaos reigns throughout the town. • Stalingrad, 2075 New Stalingrad was founded by the Terrans years ago, but Malvernis recently took over. Now the Ritterlich are invading and have placed New Stalin- grad under siege. Can the residents of New Stalingrad live up to their heritage, or will the invaders sweep them away? Each round is a new scenario that is affected by the previ- ous rounds. D&D Minis Constructed Championship! Players will Reich of the Dead RotD will feature allied forces ﬁ ghting de- compete with their best 200 point, Standard-format mon powered, Nazi, zombies called Kroids. The Kroids, with warband in this Swiss style tournament. The top their Cyclomatronic technology, are gaining the upper hand 2 ﬁ nishers will go on to compete at the 2008 Con- in Europe and must be stopped, but how? Help decide who structed Championship. The winner will receive paid wins WWII in our new game, Reich of the dead. airfare from their hometown to the Championship! Be among the elite! Wizards will also be running a Phil Viverito Guest of Honor Miniatures Events variety of D&D minis events every day at Origins • The Camp of Cicero- Cicero has been given a choice

(check the schedule for details). Miniatures to either surrender or face an assault on his camp. Cicero’s legion has been reduced greatly and he has been besiege Field of Glory Tournament for days. Caesar is rapidly advancing with three legions to First ever Field of Glory tournament at Origins using relieve the camp of Cicero. The Nervii and their Gallic allies the new Ancient and Medieval rules set by Richard face a battle on two fronts. Will Cicero be able to defend the Bodley Scott and published by Osprey Publishing. camp? Will Caesar be able to drive the Nervii away. Will the Both 15mm and 25mm scales will be played with Nervii and their allies be able to stop Caesar or break into 800 points for 15mm and 700 points for 25mm. the camp. Victory or death is the word of the day. • Hadrian’s Wall 130 A.D.- The Romans must defend Flames of War Regional Qualifi er Tournament the work parties and hope the legion in the fort can save This Mid War 1750 point Regional Qualifi er Tourna- the day by coming to their rescue. See over 20 running ment will be 5 games held over two days. Regis- feet of Hadrian’s wall with a mile castle, turrets, and a full tration begins at 9am on Friday. This will be one Roman fort of the Roman Fort with barracks blocks, towers, of the last opportunities to qualify for the National walls and more. This was featured in Historical Miniature Tournament. For more information on rules please Gamer Magazine in 2006 Cold Wars article. visit www.fl amesofwar.com. Any questions please • Arthur Defends a Saxon Shore Fort 514 A.D.- Ar- contact us at [email protected] thur of Britain must defend the Saxon Shore forts. The Angles,Jutes and Saxon’s have landed and are storming one Tour of Duty: Warmachine/Hordes by Privateer Press of Arthur’s main Saxon Shore Forts. Boat loads of invad- This 350 point Rage and Rivets event will pit you ers must be kept out of the fort until Arthur can relieve the against 3 other players fi ghting for the glory of their fort in time? Will the invaders be distracted from their main faction! This event will run every day. The Faction objective or will they focus and break into the the fort? with the most points at the end of the show will earn prizes and bragging rights! D&D Miniatures: 2008 Constructed Championship Qualifi er Come play with us on Saturday, June 28 at 10:00 am as Pirates – Queen Anne’s Revenge - Join the hunt for Wizards of the Coast presents a qualifi er for the 2008 43 Origins again this year. This year’s Origins tournament will be a departure from the past few years and a reex- amining of the best elements of the past 10 years of Grand Tournament, Rogue Trader and independent events experienced by our club members. The Olde World Warriors’ goal is to present a fi rst class event that we hope will become the premiere Fantasy event in the Midwest. Having said this we value the opinions of our participants and will ask for their feedback after the event and strive to constantly reexam- ine our rules, making the enjoyment of our gamers our fi rst priority. For complete rules go to oldeworldwarriors. com

Starmada Open Tournament Starmada is a miniatures board game of starship combat. At its most basic level, players take command of space Black Beards treasure, in a fast a worthy adversary to the British who fl eets in a general attempt to reduce paced winner takes all quest for assume they are superior to anyone each other to just so much space junk. fortune and fame. Captain your and anything. It’s a typical Victorian own ship and crew, buy or steal attitude that will be sorely tested on Old Glory & HMGS-Great Lakes Present deck guns, cargo, maps and January 22nd not only at these battles Gordon Andrews’ Triumphant Trilogy, treasure while looking for clues but in the South with Pearson attempt- Historical Miniatures Gaming With Cin- to the ultimate prize. Live or ing to cross the Inyezane River and ematic Excitement! die by the pirates code as you Buller up in the North on Hlobane Hill. Gordon puts on one heck of a show, sail to ports unknown seeking Our game will deal with the twins: and he’s bringing three of his most pirate booty. Patches, peg legs, Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift! The full popular and visual games to Origins. parrots and hooks are optional affair of all four games is a whole show All of these games are fantastic for however talking like a pirate is in itself. A Duke Seifried event! newcomers to come and discover the not. 28mm ships and pirates; joys of historical gaming in 25mm Fast play Pirate rules will be Raid for the Dragon’s Horde scale. taught. Beginners welcome, For reasons of her own The Great kids under 12 should be with a Dragon Katara has suddenly aban- • 55 Days at Peking Action! Ro- parent or guardian. Walk up’s doned her stronghold and gated away mance! Live the Hollywood Epic! welcome beyond the fi rst 12 from Nanthe’ to one of the other • Grey Sausage Down! A criti- players, see Dave or John for Chaos Worlds; leaving her cave and cal fuel situation forces zeppelin LZ59 ship assignments. David Himm, treasure seemingly abandoned. As down into French Equatorial Africa. Mark Holland, and Gary Paul are word of the unguarded dragon hoard • The Battle of Suakin. The the additional GMs. spreads, dwarf raiders, Orc pirates, Faithful driven to rid the Sudan of all the mysterious Iron Wind Mercenar- non-believers by storming the walls of Solaris Melee Challenge ies, and desperate warriors from the Suakin. The Jihad has thinned the ranks other major races of Nanthe’ race of the MechWarrior elite, but towards the cavern, all trying to be the Rome & the Barbarians if you want the glory, you still 1st to plunder the legendary Dragon’s The 1st Century Augustinian Legions need to fi ght and win. Do you hoard. Can your war-band brave the were tough adversaries. The Cohort have what it takes to survive wasteland and capture the dragon- has become the tactical element and

Miniatures and win yourself a slot in the spoils? Can you hold it as your fellow when they can form up properly are fi nals? Qualifi ers advance to the war-lords dog your heels? And can you unbeatable. The forests of the Ger- fi nal round on Saturday at 2:00 or anyone escape with your treasure manic areas cause great problems to p.m For offi cial rules, see www. before the Great Dragon returns? A these Legions as they get strung out classicbattletech.com beginners level skirmish fantasy war- while traversing from point to point. game, using Iron Winds of War rules... The “roads” are not autobahns. Wily Day of the Zulu This is a meat-grinder event, and will Barbarian leaders have come to realize Chelmsford and friends get a run all day at the Iron Wind Metals there is a way to defeat these foreign- surprising shock as the Zulus booth. Bring a ticket and show up any ers by using the terrain...especially deliver a crushing attack on time – play to the last man... We have the wooded terrain. A Duke Seifried their encampment at the base room for 12 players at a time, and event! of the great mountain, Isandl- newcomers can start as others leave. wana...and as if that’s not Aerodrome Ace of Aces enough, carry on the carnage Warhammer Fantasy Tournament Using WWI models, players test their to a mission station named Fantasy Tournament Saturday 2250 strategy and skill at shooting down Rorke’s Drift about four miles pts The Olde World Warriors will be their opponents while avoiding the away. These “savages” provide running The Fantasy Tournament at same fate. Easy, fast-playing rules. 44 Little reliance on dice makes players porters who bring a huge set responsible for their own success or Battle of Gettysburg, Fate of a Nation of games for your enjoyment. failure. Players can win replica WWI Gettysburg, July 1863 On a hot July They know how to run a great medals while earning promotions and day the small town of Gettysburg game, and their fans come campaign bling! New players are witnessed the most important battle back year after year just to sit welcome. in the American Civil War. Over the at their tables and play every- course of three days the fate of a na- thing they have to offer. This Star Wars: Battle at Kessel tion was decided. 160,000 Americans year, their event list includes: Set after the battle of Endor this is a fought an epic battle that marked the Injurius “Keep What You Kill,” fl eet battle between the forces of the turning point in the war. Come recre- D12 Fantasy Battle, Silent Empire and the forces of the new Re- ate this historic battle between the Death, General Glen’s Combat public. The two fl eets meet in the Kes- Army of the Potomac and the Army Rules, and D&D with a tactical sel system, and must dodge asteroids of Northern Virginia. Featuring over emphasis. Using terrain, game as well as turbo lasers. Take com- 3,000 15mm miniatures and fought mastery, and a strong fl air for mand of a task force, launch fi ghters over three days. Join us for 1 day or fun, the Ottawa Red Shirts will and concentrate all fi re on that Star help fi ght in all 3. Can the south win at make sure you are a happy Destroyer. Gettysburg and move onto Washington gamer. or can the northern forces stop and Cavalry in Flames of War preserve the Union. Brought to you by Sailpower Gallop across the fi eld with drawn the Kanawha Rifl emen, the WVHGA Fun Scale Combat in the Age swords and blowing bugles, supported and HMGS Great Lakes. of Sail is a fast-paced game by blazing machine guns. Many un- where players take the role sung heroes did. Now it’s your turn to Battle of Verdun of ship’s captain using large take sides. Bring your horse artillery In 1916 the Germans planned an 15MM-1/100th scale minia- into action at the right time or your attack on the French fortress city of tures. You can play as a naval cavalry might run into their mounted Verdun. Their aim was to “bleed the captain, swashbuckling pirate, maxims. Flames of War made up the French army white” by infl icting so or even a privateer! Introduced rules for this chance to gallop through many casualties that France would be to conventions in 2007, Sail- a civil war that pre-dated World War II unable to continue the fi ght. Vowing power plays great on anything by around 20 years and still excites. that “they shall not pass” the French from a table with a couple of were eventually able to stop the Ger- smaller ships to the fl oor of Close Action Fleet Battle man advance, and after ten months of an entire room with massive Close Action is a tactical simulation bloody combat the Germans gains had fl eets! For Origins 2008 the of naval combat in the Age of Fight- been virtually wiped out. In the worst Sailpower crew has two play ing Sail. Players command one sailing war in human history Verdun stands surfaces (8’X6’ and 13’X6’) ship ranging in size from a small eight out as the worst battle of all. This representing the Caribbean and gun Corvette to a 130 gun ship of the game is designed to show the feroc- English Channel around 1813. line from one of four Navies. You will ity of the fi rst days of the battle. This To make sure we have plenty plot your ship’s movement, give orders game is an excellent introduction to of ships, the crew is bringing to your sailors and marines, fi re the miniature wargaming as well as diver- nearly 40 warships! In addition Great Guns, and send signals to the sion for veteran gamers alike. to the fl eet, the convention play rest of your fl eet. Realistic movement surfaces have island and other and combat rules, as well as a limited Red Shirts Know How to Fight, and areas to explore. Check www. communications system will make you They Know How to Have Fun! SAILPOWERGAME.com to see Miniatures feel like you are part of the real battle The Ottawa Red Shirts are not mere more! being simulated. Captains and Admi- fodder for the landing party! Far from rals needed! it, they are long-time Origins sup-

45 Historicals are HOT again at Origins 2008

The Origins Game Fair Histori- against German troops in July 1944. great events that feature some of the cal Origins Team (HOT) Pro- Thursday at 1200. best fi gures and terrain to be found gram is bigger and better than anywhere, and fast and furious action ever! Every year, GAMA brings Chris Velas - “Islandlwana 1879”. The at all times! Various times Thursday, you some of the best British have just invaded Zululand. Friday and Saturday. names and games in Lord Chelmsford has just divided his Historical Miniatures, column. He leaves Lt.Col. Pulleine in Gordon Andrews - “55 Days at Pe- and this year is no charge at Mt.Isandlwana base camp king”, “Grey Sausage Down”, “The exception. The HOT with 1,300 troops. The Zulus are Battle of Suakin”. Gordon brings his program, staffed by the nearer than they know with more award-winning Colonial games with Great Lakes Chapter than 20,000 warriors! Chris pres- the Cinematic fl avor to our Hall for of the Historical Minia- ents this famous “Guns Vs. Spears” your entertainment. Maxims, stink tures Gaming Society, engagement Thursday, Friday and pot grenades and shouts of “Shah!, brings you top-notch games Saturday at 1800. Shah!” for everyone! “55 Days” runs from Ancient Warfare at 1200, “Suakin” at 1300, eras right up to the “Grey Sausage Down” at Modern Confl icts of 1400 on Thursday, Friday today, and everything and Saturday. in between. To further cater to Historical Scott Caldwell - “MicroAr- gamers, GAMA once mor: Operation Dual-Ea- again offers the HOT gle, the Modern Invasion Ribbon for attendees, of Iran”. Modern, what saving you time in line if, amphibious American and money too. The Marine and Polish heleborn HOT Ribbon lets you invasion of Bandar Abbas play as many Histori- Naval Base in Hormoz- cal Miniatures games gan Iran hosted by Scott as you want for one Caldwell. Features more price ($16). Any Event than 1000 miniatures and that is listed as a HOT 16 1/300 naval ships. Event is included in Grand prize for all six this program. Some sessions. Friday at 0900, of the HOT Events this 1200, 1900, Saturday at year will include; 0900, 1200, 1900.

Brian Carnes - “Sail- Brad Ruppel - “Battle of power: Fun scale Borisov: Dec.6, 1812”, combat in the Age of “Battle of Usha: Dec.2, Sail”. Brian brings his 1812”. Veteran GM Brad big beautiful15mm Ruppel will run these scale ships to Ori- Napoleonic Events depict- gins again this year to test the ing the “nightmare in the snow” that wind. Whether you’re a Gentle- Rick Schirtzinger - “Aerodrome Ace of was the Russian Campaign in 1812, man Captain or a Rogue Pri- Aces” Yes, the very popular “airplane using Volley and Bayonet. Thursday at vateer, he’ll have a command game” is back again! Using WWI mod- 1400, Friday at 0800. waiting for you! Thursday at els, players test their strategy and 1200 and 1800, Friday at 0900 skill at shooting down their opponents Nick Gillispie - “Battle of Gettysburg, and 1800, Saturday at 0900 while avoiding the same fate. Easy,

Miniatures Fate of a nation”. Come fi ght the and 1800. fast-playing rules. Little reliance on Battle of Gettysburg in 15mm. This dice makes players responsible for game will be run for 3 days at Ori- James Morrison - “WW1-Cam- their own success or failure. Play- gins to recreate the historic three day brai-A Tide of Iron”, “Kaiser- ers can win replica WWI medals while Battle of Gettysburg. Thursday, Friday slacht-The Last German Offen- earning promotions and campaign and Saturday at 1100. sive”. James brings some World bling! New players are welcome. Rick War one action to our tables and his crew will be fl ying their Sop- Derek Johns - “Battle of Metemma with scenarios of the fi rst use withs and Fokkers numerous times 1897”. Dervish vs Rebels. An infuri- of combined arms using armor Thursday, Friday and Saturday. ated Khalifa tells a Dervish Army to in history, and of the last major erase Metemma from the face of the German attack of “The Great John T. Cusak - “Pirates-NO QUARTER earth. Pillage and burn! All rebels War”. Saturday at 1000 and GIVEN”, “Victory at Sea-The Battle must die! Derek brings Colonial fun 1700. He will also be run- of Cape Esperance”, “Battleground to Origins using “Sons of the Desert” ning a World War Two game, WW2-Tanker’s Challenge”, “Pirates of rules. Thursday at 1800, Friday at “Battleground WW2, a town the Bayou”. John and his Battlefi eld 1000. in France”, pitting U.S. forces Hobbies gang will be hosting these 46 The Uncle Duke Retrospective

The Duke Seifried Experience Pole are assaulting you from their air- tested on January 22nd not “Over Seventy Years of Miniatures” ships. We must also mention the Yel- only at these battles but in the low Men of the North Pole (Okar) and South with Pearson attempt- Seventy-three years and going strong! a bunch more of strange and unusual ing to cross the Inyezane River Yet again Duke Seifried, the master types. and Buller up in the North on showman of Miniatures Gaming brings Hlobane Hill. his “Tour de force” of miniature events If you can get through this mess to Origins 2008. This year’s experi- you are a real adventurer! A Heroes ence will feature fi ve magnifi cent theme event. It will take a whole Our game will deal with the games with over 15 stunning scenario team to gamemaster this multiple twins: Isandlwana and Rorke’s events. Duke has dazzled gamers at table/scenario extravaganza! GMed by Drift! The full affair of all gaming conventions for decades with Frank Chadwick, Scott Hansen, Brian four games is a whole show splendid museum-quality scenery, Beal, Bruce Weil and Duke Seifried. in itself. GM’s for this game fabulously painted miniatures, and will be Frank Chadwick and exciting games. Now, for 2008, Duke’s Ancient Rome - Rome and the Barbar- offering will feature fi ve of the best ians Duke Seifried alternating with games from his own personal collec- The 1st Century Augustinian Legions Brian Beal and Scott Hansen tion including one designed to match were tough adversaries. The Cohort or Bruce Weil. Rules are Zulu! this year’s “Heroes” theme. has become the tactical element and Adventure Game extrapolated when they can form up properly they from Uncle Duke’s Lore & Leg- Historical, Fantasy, and alternate are unbeatable. The forests of the end Interactive Game Frame. history afi cionados will not want to Germanic areas cause great problems miss this! Origins is the only major to these Legions as they get strung American Revolution 1781 convention this year where you can out while traversing from point to see Duke’s spectacular presentations. point. The roads are not autobahns. By 1781 the Patriots had an al- Duke has more than just massive Wily Barbarian leaders have come to most perfect record of losing; miniature spectacles- Duke has also realize there is a way to defeat these and things weren’t very propi- assembled a team of celebrity Game foreigners by using the terrain...espe- tious for this fl edgling confed- Masters from across the USA! cially the wooded terrain. Do we need eracy of states. The Southern to say more? GM’s for this game will Campaign provided a bright Warlord of Mars be Brian Beal and Scott Hansen. Rules spot due to the frontier savvy Warlord of Mars takes us to the Red for this slugfest will be Uncle Duke’s Planet and pulp adventuring in four “Rome and the Barbarians. of one man: Dan’l Morgan, scenarios found in the stories of this “the Old Waggoner”. He had cult interest aptly named: Seeking Napoleonettes - Austrian Campaign of a fresh idea and he knew the the Lost Princess, Valley of Dor, He- 1809 men. He had lots of rifl es and lium under Siege, and Save the Red The Battles of Aspern-Essling and good shots but few bayonets. Planet. Most intriguing terrain and especially Wagram offered an unwel- His concept turned around the airships operating in the red sand of come reality check to the previously way the Patriots fought and this fabled Victorian approach to Sci- victorious Napoleon and his Marshals. Miniatures gave new hope. This series Fi! All four scenarios operate simulta- The Austrians are beginning to get it neously and players move from one to together and give a near run episode will feature the battles of The the other like the cycle in the Ring of in 1809 to the Napoleonic genius. The Cowpens, Guildford Court- the Nibelungen Wagner operas. Napoleonette rules provide a pageant- house, and Eutaw Springs. ry and look of the Napoleonic Battle- They are well-matched affairs This is your opportunity to experience fi eld not usually found in a game that (if you know his secret plan) pulp adventure with a Hero of amaz- plays easily and quickly. and provide a really interesting proportions. His name is John ing window onto the American Carter! Meet the Warhoons and Tars GM’s for this game are Jim Getz and Revolution. Each day (Thurs/ Tarkus, Jeddek of Thark representing Roger Gallagher. Rules are Napo- the gigantic Green Men of Mars. You’ll leonette by Jim Getz and Uncle Duke. Fri/Sat) we will refi ght one of also encounter The Therns, evil White these battles and determine if Priestly caste living in the Valley of Southern Africa1879 - Day of the Zulu there is still extant the spirit of Dor with the Great White Apes and Chelmsford and friends get a sur- Dan’l Morgan! the sickening Plant Men. Visit stately prising shock as the Zulus deliver a Helium, center of the Empire of Tar- crushing attack on their encampment GM’s for this game are Duke dos Mors and his lovely daughter, the at the base of the great mountain, Seifried and Bruce Weil. Rules “incomparable” Dejah Thoris (who’s Isandlwana...and as if that’s not always lost or kidnapped) under at- enough, carry on the carnage to a are Duke’s “Liberty of Death”. tack by a rival state. Swamps where mission station named Rorke’s Drift live synthetic men not to mention the about four miles away. These “savag- Everybody plays, all the time Kaldanes and Rykors with separate es” provide a worthy adversary to the - Duke’s personal promise for heads and bodies. As if that’s not British who assume they are superior his fun-packed full-participa- enough, every time you turn around to anyone and anything. It’s a typical tion games! the evil Black Pirates from the South Victorian attitude that will be sorely 47 Paint N’ Take

The event you know and love returns for yet another season! Already know how to paint? Stop by, relax and paint a miniature provided by our generous sponsors. Want to learn to paint? Our crack team of expert painters will be happy to provide instruction, answer questions, and help you begin to enjoy the hobby that is miniature painting. All miniatures and paints are provided, all you need to bring is enthusiasm! This event is free!

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Origins Painting Competition Fantasy Sci - Fi Historical Single Figure Single Figure Single Figure Unit Unit Unit Large Scale/ Diorama Large Scale/ Diorama Large Scale/ Diorama All entries must be the work of the entrant in its entirety. No more than three entries per category. Entries may be presented to the Painting Events staff through 2 PM on Saturday, June 28th. Judging will be done following close of business on Saturday, and may be picked up Sunday June 29 during normal Exhibit Hall hours. Cost: 1 Generic Token per entry. Miniatures

48 Mearls, takes a group of 5th-level PCs to the moathouse from the Temple of Elemental Evil. Learn what new dangers await as you attempt to defeat Roleplaying Tahrg Soulhammer, a murderous orc cleric of Iuz. You can create your own 5th-level character using the 4th Edition Player’s Handbook and the rules posted at www.wizards.com/rpga (to be posted by Games June 16), or use one of our fastplay characters. Of course, as usual, we’ll be offering our D&D Dun- Whether you are looking to try a new game, play an old geon Delve (now updated to 4th Edition). Play for classic with fans from all over, or continue an epic cam- 30 minutes and earn tokens that are redeemable paign that’s been going on for years, no convention deliv- for prizes as you navigate through the Blackdread ers RPG greatness like Origins. Dozens of companies debut Caverns. Also, Star Wars: Rebel Run makes its Ori- their latest settings and material here. The Gathering is gins debut, following a similar format to the D&D back for a third fantastic year, featuring the best shared Delve, but using the Saga Edition rules. Characters campaigns in the world. Wizards of the Coast has named are provided for both events, and you can play as Origins a Premiere Convention for its RPGA program, en- often as you want! suring exclusive and debut events you won’t want to Origins is the miss. perfect place to be to get the fi nal RPGA: The Last Hurrah for adventures for our D&D 3.5 and the Beginning longstanding cam- of 4th Edition! paigns and play This year, the largest brand-new 4th shared-world tabletop ro- Edition adventures! leplaying game campaign, You won’t want to Living Greyhawk, comes to miss it! an end. Living Greyhawk began in 2000 with the Alderac Entertain- launch of D&D 3rd Edition, ment Group – He- and has been going strong roes of Rokugan, ever since. With the release Legend of the Five of 4th Edition, the cam- Rings paign comes to its thrilling Come to fabled conclusion here at Origins! Rokugan, land Play CORS8-02 Wheels of noble samu- Within Wheels, a two-round special fi nale adventure that rai, treacherous ninja, and many more amazing pits you against the machinations of Iuz one fi nal time, wonders…and dark terrors. Once again, Alderac with the whole of Oerth hanging in the balance! Entertainment Group brings the best modules and adventures to bear at Origins. Come join us in this

In addition to the Living Greyhawk fi nale, Xen’drik Expe- persistent world campaign, and take your destiny Roleplaying ditions also reaches it’s conclusion at Origins. A legion of in your hands. soldiers from a mysterious organization threatens the very survival of Stormreach, and it’s up to the factions to de- Black Dragon Press, Storm Riders Guild – Dragon fend their city from the interlopers. Play EXP-9 Endgame a Storm two-round Expedition adventure to help save Stormreach Step into the world of Dragon Storm, take the role and determine the fate of your faction! of a shape shifter using your supernatural powers to battle the mighty foes and save the world from We’re also offering some exciting 4th Edition releases at Dragon Storms. The Storm Riders Guild will be Origins. A new preview adventure for the next living cam- running over two dozen adventures to bring into paign, Living Forgotten Realms, premieres here! Called this mystical land where you stand between the Death in the Skyfi re Wastes, it takes the PCs to the harsh salvation of the world and ultimate destruction. lands of Calimshan where they race against time to reveal secrets long buried in the desert sands. Living Forgotten Silvervine Games brings new exciting adventures to Realms debuts this August; 3rd-level characters are pro- Origins vided for this event. Andred River Woes - The boatman has the paddle. The sheriff has the boatman. The miners are revolt- The D&D Championship Series continues with a new ing. Untangle local politics, get the paddle, and get qualifying round – and the fi rst round using the 4th Edition up the river. rules. Play the new one-round adventure Honor Bound Assault of the Undead - Starreach is overrun by with provided characters. The top 3 teams earn invites and the undead. Avoid infection and decimate zombie byes for the fi rst round of the D&D Classic Championship. hordes using Silvervine’s cinematic and simple He- The D&D Championship Series uses 5-player tables. roes in Mass Combat system. Catastrophe in the Clouds - Airships are very safe, Lastly, as a special treat, we’re premiering a classic yet thick clouds offer surprises. A sudden crash “throwback” location in an adventure newly updated for forces you to explore a fl oating derelict, and dis- 4th Edition! Return to the Moathouse, written by Mike cover the fate of its crew. 49 To the Heart of the Matter These games will be especially appro- The following LSJ events are sched- - Anacandra, where necro- priate for new players and provide an uled to premiere at Origins 2008: mancy is legal, is not a nice excellent opportunity to learn the 5th • LSJ A: “Fists of Fury” by David city. Infi ltrate a noble’s estate, Edition Hero System rules. Samuels. kill a beating heart, and pre- Hero Games President Darren Watts • LSJ B: “Withering” by Dawn vent zombie war. Fantasy/Noir will again be running his Hero Games and Chris Reed. This module is a se- themes. All-Stars. This year’s game will quel to All Broke Up. feature two teams in 1885 in London • LSJ C: “Inner Demons” by Jay Silvervine offers unlimited and New Mexico. Heroes like The Fisher. A one round Legends of the character creation options with Lone Ranger, Peter Pan, and Sherlock Shining Jewel module for heroes of a straightforward point buy Holmes race to solve two different levels 4-12. system. Thematic elements mysteries. allow you to customize even Many favorite Legion GMs from years further. Your armor looks how- past return for this year’s excite- ever you want it to; your spells ment. Darren (Hero Games Presi- have whatever effects you dent and Hero All-Stars GM ) Watts, describe. Dice rolls determine Dave (Blackwyrm Games and Big the success of an action, while Brawl GM) Mattingly, Joe (The Audi- Cinematic and Shared Narra- tioners) Linehan, Rod (Super Squad tive determines what actually America) Currie, Shane (For King

• “Divine Fa- vors” by the LSJ Plots Team. The time has ﬁ - nally come! The election of the new Patriarch (or Matriarch) of Amthydor’s Quorum of Faith is at hand! Which of the six candidates will be elected, and how will this affect the fate of the Shining Jewel? You, the players, happens. The game is shaped and Queen)Harsch, Barton (Myerson will decide! A non-combat interac- by the player’s descriptions of Academy) Stano are all scheduled tive for heroes of all levels, featuring their incredible actions as much to game master new and old favor- the most Explosive ending of any LSJ

Roleplaying as it is by the Game Master. ites. Look for Champions, Pulp Hero, event to date (and that includes the Unchain your character with Fantasy Hero, Golden Age, Star Hero, draconic lich)! NOTE: In addition to Silvervine. Dark Champions and even Cereal Icon the election, one new deity, chosen by Hero at our best and biggest Origins popular vote, will gain a legal shrine Legion of Heroes – Bringing yet. in Amthydor and join the Quorum You Hero System to Origins of Faith! An Origins 2008 Exclusive The Legion of Heroes is back Legends of the Shining Jewel Event! for another exciting year at Returning once more to Origins. Play- Origins with over 150 hours of ers create characters and can advance Kenzer and Co., Hackmaster Associa- Hero System games including them by playing in offi cial LSJ tourna- tion – Hackmaster Champions, Space Hero, Horror ments offered at conventions around Once again those delightful hacks…. Hero, and a whole lot more. the country and the world. You can errr, HackMasters bring us Kenzer and Newcomers to the Hero Sys- fi nd campaign information and char- Co. their classic fantasy roleplaying tem should keep an eye out acter creation documents at www. series in tournaments and demos. for Myerson Academy, Power theshiningjewel.com/lsj. Rules will be taught, characters will be Corps, and Be a Hero events. created (and probably killed. Tragic 50 boating accident anyone?), and mon- month ago to fi nd 5 ancient items of to shape a future of their own sters will be slain. Come join in the power. One of The 5 is activating and design. A world torn apart by mayhem and prove yourself to be the you must fi nd it before your enemies fear, sewn together with lies... ultimate HackMaster. get it fi rst. There are three trains What will your tomorrow be? you must travel: La International, Are you ready to face your 3rd Annual Twist in Time an unnamed Spanish train, and the fears, root out the lies, and The 3rd Annual Twist in Time is here famed Orient Express. The tracks all fi ght for it? The battle begins and it is back with a vengeance. The lead to intrigue and adventure! Prizes here... fi rst 2 years have been easy, but now awarded for best role playing. we are going to test the player’s abil- Sesame Street: The Lost ity to adapt. Do you think that you Amorphous Blob – Just about every- Cthulhu Episodes ‘08 have a chance to roll with the TWIST? thing Ever wonder why no one was Well, they’re at it again! Amorphous concerned that monsters were Shadowstar Games- Fantasy Impe- Blob brings their brand of kooky, everywhere? Ever wonder just rium exciting, and downright terrifying exactly where Sesame Street Over 90 adventures will be put on gaming fun to Origins. If you haven’t was? Ever Wonder just ex- by the people at Shadowstar Games. played with them before what were actly why Burt and Ernie lived Using their highly popular Fantasy you thinking? GURPS, Dungeons and together? Join your childhood Imperium rule set, adventures can be Dragons, Rifts, and more await you friends from Sesame Street in set in any historical time from an- behind the door and within the Amor- this comical adult adaptation. cients to the 16th century. Prizes will phous Blob. And help save the street from be given at each event. the dark powers that spawned it. Part of ABGames Thenodrin Presents – Fellow- Cartoon Power Hour! For ship of the White Star more info on Amorphous Delve into the world of the Blob Games and our Fellowship of the White Star, other events visit www. a D20 RPG set on Earth in the abgames.com year 1904. What secrets will be revealed, what wonders Serenity the Role Playing await you in this new offering Game from Thenodrin Presents? Keep fl yin’ with the offi cial Serenity RPG from WEGS: From Dusk ‘Til Dead Margaret Weis Produc- Say ‘ello to my little boom- tions. Play in an original stick! A rag-tag assortment event using the Cortex of Dwarves, Elves, Goblins, System game rules. Get Gnobbits and Humnz fi nd your crew together, fi nd themselves in an isolated a job, and keep fl yin’. cabin in the middle of a Just make sure that you shunned forest… A few moments ago, Supernatural the Role Playing Game always get paid. the party’s Mage was standing in the Most people don’t walk into the dark- middle of the room reading aloud ness to see what’s really there. Deep Saddle Up! Roleplaying from a wacky tome she discovered in down, they know they’ll be happier if Ready to take on the challeng- the fi replace. Now, she’s just a bub- they never fi nd out. But you walk into es of the Shattered Frontiers? bling mess of blood and bones on the the shadows with a shotgun and some Kenzer and Company and the fl oor. The sound of undead horror fi lls rock salt, ready to do your part to HackMaster Association are the air outside the cabin, and from make the world a little safer. Fight evil pleased to present this intro- below a horrid thumping noise knocks and raise a little hell in this original ductory session to their new on the cellar door. Keep your boom- event for the Supernatural Role Play- western RPG. In this session, sticks and chainswords handy – things ing Game from Margaret Weis Produc- you’ll create a character of are gonna get real messy. A scary tions, using the Cortex System game your own and learn some of little intro to WEGS, the brand-new, rules. the basics of gameplay. old-skool, sword-n-sorcery adventure game with a Vegas-laced twist! Spycraft Demo Rescue of a Lifetime 2008 Rnd World on Fire presents a savage, 1, 2 and 3 Shadowrun Missions - RM03-01 uncompromising view of one possible Assassination! Murder! Politi- Ready, Set, Gogh future that is all too dangerously near. cal Strife! Cheese and Meat The Shadowrun Missions ongoing Terror. It is a word we know well. It Platters! All these things will campaign is launching a new chapter haunts our daily lives and changes be explored during the 11th at Origins 2008. Here’s your chance the way we act, the way we think. annual AB Game’s Rescue of a to get in on the ground fl oor. For Though we may not realize it, terror Lifetime event! This unique, 3 more information, please visit http:// has drawn us into a new kind of global round event is a crowd-pleas- www.shadowrun4.com/missions confl ict that is fought not only in far er, with Action, Adventure, and off places but also in our hearts and lots of role-playing goodness! The Swords of Lahajana: Tracking the minds. It is a dark mirror of the real Will the group stop major tur- Trains world, disturbingly familiar yet shock- moil yet again this year? Each April 17th, 1936: Your group of ingly different, in which spies and sol- round is a complete piece of adventurers was brought together a diers become revolutionaries poised the story arc. 51 The Gathering

For two successful years, Origins has brought together all of the great shared campaigns under one roof. For 2008, The Gathering returns with even more games, campaigns and bigger plans.

Organized by Paradigm Concepts, the Gathering features the following great campaigns:

• Living Arcanis • Blackmoor • Exodus OPS • Fellowship of the White Star • Legends of Kalamar • Legend of the Shining Jewel • Starmage Prophesies • Witch Hunter: Dark Provi- dence

There will be a full day of Living Grayhawk adventures (Wed only) that includes 2 Veluna premier adventures.

Legend of the Shining Jewel and Witch Hunter: Dark Providence will be holding exclusive LARPs. Leg- ends of Kalamar will hold a Finale round for the Quest for the Sword story along with new adventures!

The Gathering is proud to be working with the Hackmaster Associa- tion, Shadowrun, Exodus OPS and d20 Pro in 2008! More campaigns and events are being planned, so make sure you check the schedule and the Web-site (www.originsgamefair.com) for updates.

The Gathering is home for Living Arcanis! Paradigm is bringing more of their ﬂ agship campaign to Origins. This year’s amazing offerings include:

• Three Premier Hard Points.

Roleplaying All are Core adventures! • An exclusive LARP - The Nawals of the Yhing-Hir have, for the ﬁ rst time in centuries, con- vened a congress of all tribes. For- eign dignitaries from across Onara have been invited to this historic event. • An Epic Battle Interac- tive, exclusive to Origins - Things are coming to a head and Savona lies at the heart of a new conﬂ ict. Which side will you stand on? • An Intro and archive adventures.

52 Tabletop Games

Origins remains a home for great tabletop gaming. Last year’s launching of the Board Room was a huge success, and we anticipate it being even larger this year. Mayfair Games is hosting its famous Ribbon Quest again, with tons of games in the Mayfair Room. There are dozens of tournaments and hundreds of opportunities for fantastic competition. award-winning party game in history! Play the trivia game you can win without knowing any trivia. How? Catan Tournament You can bet on answers provided by other teams. So The World comes to the U.S. this year, and that means that gather your team for the party-style trivia game that Origins will host not one, but TWO The Settlers of Catan brings out the excitement and cheering of a Las Ve- World Qualifi er Tournaments! On Thursday, Friday and gas casino! Expect prizes for the top-fi nishing teams, Saturday, Mayfair Games will hostthe qualifying rounds for the best team names, and especially for making the Sunday semifi nals and fi nals to attend The Catan World people laugh. New players are welcome – we teach Championship. On Thursday, Origins will have a special the game at the beginning of each event. By North Catan Masters Tournament! Any player who earned a spot in Star Games. the World Qualifi er semifi nals over the past 3 years can play in a special one-day tournament on Thursday, with the win- The Big Experiment ner immediately getting a ticket for the World Championship! The Big Experiment is a corner of Origins where you Details and the submission process will be available soon can hang out and play Looney Labs Games with Mad (check at the MayfairGames website for information as it is Lab Rabbits from all over the world. One low admis- released)! sion cost (the Big Experiment Ribbon) allows you to take part in everything going on in The Lab (D233- The Mayfair Room 234) from Tournaments to Crafts and Seminars to We’re back and better than ever! playing with Giant Pyramids! Hang out and learn a Mayfair will be hosting an all-day game new game or twelve, have a ton of fun, and maybe room in Concourse E where you will take home a prize! Medallions awarded to Tourna- Tabletop Games many Mayfair events and more! If ment winners (and some fi nalists). Fun for the whole you want to try a new game, look for family – come check it out! our Learn It! events in the room. If you have an hour or two, stop by for Puffi ng Billy Tournament a pickup game! And, if you’re ready The Puffi ng Billy Tournament hosted by the Train to play Big Board Catan or any of our Gamers Association (TGA) is for both the casual and other games, fi nd us at the north end the die hard train game fan. All of the events in the of the convention center and join us for Puffi ng Billy Tournament are games with a railroad some fun! theme. Come play the entire weekend, just a single game or anything in between. There are many sub- Mayfair Ribbon Program tournaments including the Empire Builder Interna- The popular Mayfair Ribbon program is back for 2008! Earn tional, 18xx, Ticket to Ride, Euro rails, Silverton, resource ribbons by playing in Mayfair Games events, demos Rail Baron, Express, Union Pacifi c or Railroad Tycoon in the Mayfair booth, or seminars about our games. Collect Tournaments. If tournaments aren’t your style, then one of each and head back to the Mayfair booth to redeem just come by and play a game with us. Games will them for coupons, raffl e tickets and more! Check the Origins be taught all weekend long. The Puffi ng Billy Ribbon onsite book and the Mayfair booth for more details on how to will allow play in all TGA events. earn your way to being a Knight of Catan! 2008 Ticket to Ride Mid-West Regional Championship Fluxx 3.1 Tournament Finals Join Days of Wonder and the Train Gamers Associa- Winners of all the preliminary tion for the 2008 Ticket to Ride Mid-West Regional Fluxx 3.1 rounds advance to this Championships at Origins. In a few short years, World Championship game. Claim Ticket to Ride has become one of the world’s most a spot in this Fluxx World Cham- popular board games. Are you a master of the long pionship by winning a prelim. Origins remains a home for great tabletop gaming. Championship Medallion awarded Last year’s launching of the Board Room was a huge to the winner! By Looney Labs. success, and we anticipate it being even larger this year. Mayfair Games is hosting its famous Ribbon Wits & Wagers Game Show – Play Quest again, with tons of games in the Mayfair Room. the Year’s Hottest Party Game! There are dozens of tournaments and hundreds of Wits & Wagers is now the most opportunities for fantastic competition. 53 coupons, raffl e tickets and Puffi ng Billy Tournament more! Check the Origins The Puffi ng Billy Tournament hosted onsite book and the Mayfair by the Train Gamers Association (TGA) booth for more details on is for both the casual and the die hard how to earn your way to train game fan. All of the events in the being a Knight of Catan! Puffi ng Billy Tournament are games with a railroad theme. Come play the Fluxx 3.1 Tournament entire weekend, just a single game or Finals anything in between. There are many Winners of all the pre- sub-tournaments including the Empire liminary Fluxx 3.1 rounds Builder International, 18xx, Ticket to advance to this World Ride, Euro rails, Silverton, Rail Baron, Championship game. Claim Express, Union Pacifi c or Railroad a spot in this Fluxx World Tycoon Tournaments. If tournaments Championship by winning a aren’t your style, then just come by Catan Tournament prelim. Championship Medallion award- and play a game with us. Games will The World comes to the U.S. ed to the winner! By Looney Labs. be taught all weekend long. The Puff- this year, and that means that ing Billy Ribbon will allow play in all Origins will host not one, but Wits & Wagers Game Show – Play the TGA events. TWO The Settlers of Catan Year’s Hottest Party Game! World Qualifi er Tournaments! Wits & Wagers is now the most award- 2008 Ticket to Ride Mid-West Regional On Thursday, Friday and Satur- winning party game in history! Play Championship day, Mayfair Games will hostthe the trivia game you can win without Join Days of Wonder and the Train qualifying rounds for the Sunday knowing any trivia. How? You can bet Gamers Association for the 2008 Ticket semifi nals and fi nals to attend on answers provided by other teams. to Ride Mid-West Regional Champion- The Catan World Championship. So gather your team for the party-style ships at Origins. In a few short years, On Thursday, Origins will have trivia game that brings out the excite- Ticket to Ride has become one of the a special Catan Masters Tourna- ment and cheering of a Las Vegas world’s most popular board games. Are ment! Any player who earned a casino! Expect prizes for the top-fi nish- you a master of the long routes... a spot in the World Qualifi er semi- ing teams, the best team names, and Destination Ticket hero... or a vicious fi nals over the past 3 years can especially for making people laugh. route blocker? Here is your chance to play in a special one-day tourna- New players are welcome – we teach show off your Ticket to Ride skills and ment on Thursday, with the win- the game at the beginning of each prove you are the Mid-West king of the ner immediately getting a ticket event. By North Star Games. rails. for the World Champion- ship! Details and the Ilium and Portobello Market Spe- submission process will cial Events be available soon (check Playroom Entertainment is pre- at the MayfairGames miering Ilium at Origins and will website for information also be running a huge Portobello as it is released)! Market special event:

The Mayfair Room Troy, 1870: The famous archae- We’re back and better ologist, Heinrich Schliemann, has than ever! Mayfair will discovered Ilium , the ancient be hosting an all-day city of Troy, and now collec- game room in Con- tors from around the world have course E where you will rushed to send their archaeolo- many Mayfair events gists to excavate the area. Go and more! If you want from dig to dig to try to retrieve to try a new game, look the best collection of artifacts. for our Learn It! events in the Careful planning and timing are nec- room. If you have an hour or The Big Experiment essary, as the further down a site is

Tabletop Games two, stop by for a pickup game! The Big Experiment is a corner of uncovered, the more valuable the And, if you’re ready to play Big Origins where you can hang out and antiquity. Taking an artifact too soon Board Catan or any of our other play Looney Labs Games with Mad Lab will leave you with a relic of little value. games, fi nd us at the north end Rabbits from all over the world. One However, if you wait too long to claim a of the convention center and low admission cost (the Big Experi- treasure, you may end up with nothing! join us for some fun! ment Ribbon) allows you to take part in everything going on in The Lab (D233- London, 1901: Shopkeepers gather Mayfair Ribbon Program 234) from Tournaments to Crafts at the world-famous Portobello Mar- The popular Mayfair Ribbon and Seminars to playing with Giant ket to set up their stalls in the most program is back for 2008! Earn Pyramids! Hang out and learn a new lucrative places. Build your shops in resource ribbons by playing in game or twelve, have a ton of fun, and the most profi table districts to draw in Mayfair Games events, demos in maybe take home a prize! Medallions the wealthiest customers and snatch the Mayfair booth, or seminars awarded to Tournament winners (and your opponents’ best lanes. The Bobby about our games. Collect one of some fi nalists). Fun for the whole fam- determines where stalls can be built, each and head back to the May- ily – come check it out! but with a little effort you can put there fair booth to redeem them for Bobby where you want it to be! 54 Don’t miss the massive 96-hour strate- its victims into fl esh hungry KA:BOOM gic space game Federation & Empire; zombies. You and your task Welcome to the Bangtown Police De- last year the Klingons conquered the force have discovered a hidden partments elite bomb disposal unit. It’s Tholians. A new offering this year will bunker below a radio transmit- a high-pressure job, be a series of multi-player scenarios for ter broadcasting an SOS signal. with a quick burnout...and blow-up, Star Fleet Battles players who aren’t Your mission is to extract as rate. Your team has been called in to interested in tournaments. Remember many survivors as possible and defuse a time bomb with Ten Seconds that ADB, Inc., has always released its eliminate any hostiles. Be one left! Grab your tools and get to work, biggest products of the year at Origins, of the fi rst gamers to play the your only hope is to delay the timer and this year will include Star Fleet new game from Zombie Buddy and defuse the explosives. Collect the Battles Module X1R and Federation Productions in this special pre- most pieces of the bomb mechanism Commander: Orion Pirates. release event. By Zombie Buddy and your team will call Productions. you Sir Screw up, and they’ll be col- Dragon Lairds lecting pieces of you! Don’t miss your Have epic fun on a dragon scale! Drag- Mwaha-ha-ha chance to play this riveting new game ons Rule in this board game that mixes Mwaha-ha-ha! is a card game from Bionic Zombie Studio with its’ cre- German-style strategy with American of mad scientists and global ators at its Origins 2008 debut! humor and player interaction. Man- domination for 2 to 5 players. age your clan’s corner of the empire You assume the role of an evil The Killer Bunnies Quest 2008 National by managing your nobles, common- genius who builds a criminal Championship Qualifi er Tournament ers, resources while using the Havoc empire and constructs a dooms- Playroom Entertainment will also be of dragon magic to thwart your rivals! day device with which to cow a hosting the Killer Bunnies Quest 2008 Game designed by James M. Ward and trembling humanity. But you’re National Championship Qualifi er Tour- Tom Wham and published by Marga- not the only one with grand nament! The winner of the tournament ret Weis Productions, Ltd. Game rules machinations. Other players ri- will take home a gorgeous Killer Bun- taught at the table. val you for absolute mastery. He nies trophy and a guaranteed seat in who completes his device fi rst the 2008 World Championship Tourna- Uber Chrononauts and collects the highest ransom ment! For those who are wild and crazy is declared the winner — and enough to combine the timelines of ruler of the world. A White Wolf Killer Bunnies and the Journey to Jupi- Original Chrononauts and Early Ameri- Productions game. ter Convention Unveiling! can Chrononauts, here’s the game for In addition to the KB Tournament, you. Travel through time, and don’t Cowpoker Playroom is running Killer Bunnies blow up the universe!! Unless of course Cowpoker lets two to four play- Quest events and the fi rst ever Offi cial you’re just too crazy, then 13 para- ers become ranchers, rustling Killer Bunnies Jupiter events with the doxes is your key to success. This is each others’ cattle and hiring just-released game! In celebration of the game that can combine dinosaurs, away each others’ cowpokes. the release, Playroom will be hosting the Mona Lisa and Shakespeare without Recruit the wacky characters a signing by the inventor, Jeffrey Neil breaking a sweat. Come play and don’t into your Ranch for points and Tabletop Games Bellinger! get lost in time! Another Looney Labs bonuses, and collect them in original. tricks from the roundups and Oh My God! There’s An Axe In My shootouts. Once all the cards Head- The Game of International Diplo- RISING: The Board Game are taken, make poker hands to macy In the year 2018 the world is involved score additional points! Every GENEVA, 1920 The League of Nations. in a terrifying new war. The enemy card can be used at least two As one of the Great Powers, you must never sleeps, they always hunger, different ways, so there’s strat- conduct international business while and they recruit the dead. A disease egy as well as luck. From Steve escaping the mad, axe-throwing clowns has spread across the globe turning Jackson Games. the Swiss mistakenly invited as entertainment. Please join the creators of this heady mix of decorum & violence at their Origins debut for a round of a most absurd and engrossing backstab- bing game. From Atherco.

Star Fleet Universe The crew from Amarillo Design Bureau, Inc. will run their assortment of space combat events as they have every year at Origins since 1983. Come join the Federation in defeating the evil Klin- gons, Romulans, and ... well ... everybody else! Included will be the National Championships for the new fast-playing Federation Commander starship combat game and the annual Gold Hat championships for the classic Star Fleet Battles tactical space combat game (Winner of the 2006 Origins Hall of Fame trophy). 55 2008 Origins Board Room

A smash hit that started in 2006, the Origins Board Room is for both the Master and the Apprentice board gamer.

Avid Board Gamers will want to make the Board Room a “Must Have” Ribbon for Origins 2008!

• Enjoy the extensive game selection, or bring your own. • Sample every game you love and keep coming back for more! • A low-key showcase area for all the newest board game releases! • RELAX -- away from the crowds and tempo of activity! • Game with friends and make new ones in a serene setting.

For many years, the War Room, sponsored and run by the Columbus Area Boardgaming Society (CABS), has provided an excellent venue for gamers to gather and ﬁ nd those who would join them in their favorite war games. The Board Room, also run by CABS, provides the same opportunity for those with a focus more towards tabletop board games.

Those who love the idea of spending hours and hours with other board game enthusiasts, playing any number and types of games, should seriously consider picking up a Board Room Ribbon ($16). You can still play in the Board Room without a ribbon, by paying for your events with generic tickets, but a Board Room ribbon allows you to play as many times as you like, for a single low price. Buy a ribbon, save some money, and support the room!

Origins knows what wargamers want! We know that wargamers want to play their favorite games in a relaxing atmosphere Origins War Room surrounded by other wargamers. We also know that wargamers are tired of going to conventions that promised events in their favorite games and then don’t deliver.

We’re working to give you the wargaming atmosphere you’ve always wanted. A War Room fi lled with nothing but wargamers, fi lled with your favorite war game designers, fi lled with war game companies showing off all of their games! And when it comes to the schedule, it’s all up to you. It’s open gaming, all the time. Bring your favorite games and get ready to get down to some serious wargaming. Wargamers don’t live by a schedule. Bring your favorite wargames and get ready to have the time of your life in the Origins War Room.

Wargame Boot Camp at the Origins War Room

Is there a famous wargame that somehow you never learned? One which now you can’t learn without becoming cannon fodder for your friends? The War Room understands your pain and announces The Origins Boot Camp! The expert gamers of CABS (Columbus Area Boardgaming Society) will be teaching top ten rated “classics” throughout Origins. Forget about being embarrassed - with all newbies or rusties at the table, plus an ex-

Tabletop Games pert guide, you’ll be up to speed in a heartbeat. You’ll never be forced to play Candyland at the kiddie table again as your gamer friend ﬁ re up some potent classic. We cannot list all the games we know and are willing to teach. Show up with the game you want to learn in the WAR ROOM and if we can we will ﬁ nd a willing teacher to guide you through the game.

56 Poker, Pot Luck and warm up Open format. Player calls any of the choices from the Dealers Traditional Choice Tournament. This event is designed for amateur players and all players start with $500.00 in chips and play until eliminated. Entry is $4 with no rebuys but starts every 2 hours. No Cash Payouts. Age restrictions enforced 18 and over permitted to play. Sanctioned by the Convention Games Gamers Amateur Poker Tour. Battleship Learn to Play! You sank my Battleship! Yes it’s a little corny and you’ve The good people at Grand Prix Tournaments want heard it a million times but that doesn’t make this classic to teach you some card games and more. Learn game any less enjoyable. There’s even a tournament to to play Backgammon, Spades, Pinochle, Cribbage, see who can be First Sea Lord. Hearts, and Euchre. They will also be running tournaments for Euchre, Cribbage and Backgammon. Clue! It was Professor Plum, in the Conservatory, with the Rope! Ofﬁ cial Origins No Lim- No wait, Ms. Scarlett, in the Library, with the Lead Pipe. it Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament Prove me wrong or declare me the winner. The game that Come test your skill, knowledge and luck in the launched at least a couple of police careers. Cadillac of Poker, No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em, at this one night only Origins Premier Event! This event Scattergories Tournament designed for amateur players and all players start This is a great word game of quick thinking and originality. with $1000 in chips. Single elimination $8 entry The game of categories where all your answer have to be- with $4 rebuys allowed during the ﬁ rst 2 hours only gin with the same letter. You have only 1 Minute to match if you are under your words to 10 categories. Are starting amount. Win- you up to it? ner receives Trophy and prizes. No Cash Scrabble Tournament! Payouts. Age restric- One of the greatest if not tions enforced 18 and the greatest word game over permitted to play. around. A classic design that Sanctioned by the has stood the test of time Convention Gamers for over 50 years. Challenge Amateur Poker Tour. your friends to a true test of Annual Origins Dealer’s brain power. By the way, S- Choice Tournament

c-r-a-b-b-l-e is worth 14 pts. Traditional Games Players select from 5 card Stud, 7 Card stud, Taboo Team Tournament! Draw or Hold ‘Em. This Players give word clues to event is for amateurs their teammates, trying to only and players will avoid the forbidden Taboo start with $500 in words! Get your friends chips. The winners of together and try some differ- each table advance to ent forms of communication. the Semi Final round on Sun 8am with fi nals Diplomacy on Sunday at Noon. Negotiation, intrigue, war- Entry is $6 with $4 fare, a battle of wills and rebuys allowed. Win- subterfuge. 7 players, ner receives Trophy simultaneous movement, and prizes. No Cash alliances and betrayals. No Payouts. Age restric- artifi cial game-ending time tions enforced 18 and limits. Play Diplomacy the over permitted to play. way it was designed and in- Sanctioned by the tended to be played. Various Convention Gamers awards. The Midwest Diplo- Amateur Poker Tour. macy Championship Tourna- Annual Origins ment. The closest you’ll ever Omaha Tournament hopefully come to strangling A popular your friends! No crying al- Hold Em Varient. Can lowed! you make the fi nal table? This event is Risk designed for amateur players and all players start So you are the champion at home. Now play the other with $500.00 in chips and play until elimated. Entry champions from other homes and see just how good you is $6 with $4 rebuys allowed. Winner receives Tro- are. Admit we all played and dreamed of world dominance. phy and prizes. No Cash Payouts. Age restrictions Besides where else are you going to learn where Kamchat- enforced 18 and over permitted to play. Sanctioned ka and Irkutsk are? by the Convention Gamers Amateur Poker Tour. 57 Origins 2008 - The Game Industry’s North American Showcase Greater Columbus Convention Center - Columbus, Ohio - June 25-29, 2008 ONE FORM PER REGISTRANT PLEASE. Full Name: ____ This is my new address Address: Scheduled Event Registration City/State/ZIP: Choose all events you wish to participate in. Country: Day Phone:( ) Mark the events’ numbers below in the left column. Event availability may be limited. E-Mail: Changes and Cancellations may occur. We GAMA Member Club or Organization: encourage you to list alternate events in case your fi st choices are full. Mark the cost of the events in the right column. Total the cost of Prices valid through May 25, 2008 unless otherwise noted. After the close of pre-regis- all events at the bottom. tration, passes may be purchased at the full, Onsite rate. Please note that Wed. events are for ____ Early Bird Full Show Pass $50 ____ Child Full Show Pass $0 full show pass holders only. (Age 9 and under - before 10/25/98) (till Jan. 10) Event# Alternate Cost _____ Military Full Show Pass $30 ____ Pre-Registration Full Show Pass $60 (Active Duty, Reservist, Retiree - (Jan. 11- May 25) ID required at the door) Full Show passes will be $70 at the door! ____ Club Full Show Pass $30 Save $20 by registering before Jan. 10 ____ Parent Full Show Pass* $40 ____ One-Day Pass $30 ____ Parent One-Day Pass* $20 Thurs. Fri. Sat. Thurs. Fri. Sat. ____ Sunday Pass $20 ____ Parent Sunday Pass* $15 * Parent passes have limited access allowing entrance to the Exhibit Hall, Art Show, and observation of scheduled events and tournaments. To Purchase, parents (or guardians) MUST have also purchased admission for a child, under 18 years old. Payment information (payment must be included or your registration will not be processed) Credit Card Check Money Order (Do Not Send CASH) CC#: Sec. # Exp: Date: / Signature Total:$ By submitting this form I understand that GAMA will not be responsible for any personal injury, or lost or misplaced items while I attend Origins 2008. I certify that the information I have provided is true and correct. I authorize GAMA to charge my credit card for the purchase of registration for Origins 2008. The amount charged to credit card will be adjusted to refl ect an accurate total for this registration. • There is a $20.00 fee on all returned checks. •Make checks payable to GAMA. • Registration confi rmation will be sent in 2 to 3 weeks Sorry NO phone registrations will be accepted. All pre-registration forms must be postmarked or faxed by May 25, 2008 to receive preregistration discount. Preregistration registrations not paid in full by June 1, 2008 will be placed on hold and no event registrations will be processed until payment is made. If you need to cancel your registration and request a refund*, you must send us Total Event Cost ^______written notifi cation by May 25, 2008. *$20 administration fee will be debited from all refunds. Badge Cost +______Mail to: GAMA/Origins 280 N. High Street, Suite 230, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Total Costs =______Fax: 614-255-4499 Or Register online at: www.originsgames.com