THE G EN CON'XIV coNvENTION cAugusi- 1.5-16'61.981 PROGRAM at SCHEDULE OF EVENTS- U_WPARKSIDE Oen Con' and -the Gen ConComyass Logo are registered Service marks of TSIZI-tobbics,Iac. THE GEN CON° XIV (about 150 yards south of the main com- GAME CONVENTION AND plex). TRADE SHOW The Student Union contains the two cam- AUGUST 13.16, 1981 pus cafeterias (one fast food type and a tra- INFORMATION BROCHURE ditional cafeteria), a 400 seat theatre, and a recreation room with a twelve lane bowling The Gen Con Game Convention is the alley, pool tables, ping pong tables, foosball We've taken the oldest in America, dating back to 1967, tables, and pinball machines. when a group of garners from the Milwau- Dungeons & Dragons game kee-Chicago area got together for a week- end devoted to nothing but gaming. They all Convention Registration out of the Dark Ages. enjoyed it so much that in 1968 they decid- ed to invite everyone for the fun; the result Fees was the Gen Con I Game Convention—a At the door, 4 days $15.00 one day event which, despite its short dura- At the door, 3 days $15.00 tion, drew hobbyists from both the East and At the door, 2 days $12.00 West Coasts, Texas and Canada. From that At the door, 1 day $ 7.00 beginning the Gen Con Game Fair has grown as a national convention year by year Upon paying the convention registration —and when the International Federation of fee you are entitled to: Wargaming was no longer able to sponsor 1. A color coded name tag (for identifica- the event, the LGTSA and then TSR Hob- tion and use in the Special Exhibitor Door bies, Inc. took over. The Gen Con conven- Prize Program). tion is still primarily a get-together for game 2. The right to freely circulate throughout hobbyists, a chance to meet old and new the convention during established conven- friends, play games, see what their fellow tion hours. enthusiasts are doing, and get a look at 3. A book of coupons good for redemp- new products from the manufacturers' ex- tion at any exhibitor's booth. hibits. It is all for YOUR diversion and Registration fees will be collected at the amusement. convention site at the Student Union En- trance (see maps). Visa and MasterCard will be accepted at the convention door. Once you have rgistered, it is important that you wear your color coded name tag at The Convention Site all times during the convention. Your name included. ©Mattel, Inc.'t 81 AlIRights Reserved tag allows you to register for tournaments, The 1981 site is again the University of receive door prizes from exhibitors, and use Introducing DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, mined by intriguing sound effects. Wisconsin-Parkside, near Kenosha, Wis- Computer Labyrinth Game from Mattel discount coupons at exhibitor booths. Con- To win you must discover and capture 1 consin. UW-Parkside is best reached by tak- Electronics. The game that combines the the Dragon's guarded treasure. But first, ventioneers who refuse to wear their name mysterious world of medieval fantasy with you must undertake a perilous journey ing Highway 1-94 to exit 339 (County E), then tags are only disrupting the convention and the excitement of electronic technology. through hidden mazes and secret taking "E" east for five miles to Highway 31 will be asked to leave, so your cooperation It's based on the original version of the labyrinths. (Green Bay Rd.). The campus is right across is appreciated. Conventioneers who lose DUNGEONS & DRAGONS' Game. It's an exciting and challenging game the highway. their name tags must report to the Conven- Only now, the Dungeon Master is a that will fuel your imagination for a long, The 700 acre campus is mostly a care- computer. And the game play is deter- tion Registration Area, where, for a $7.00 long time. fully preserved wildlife area which adjoins cover charge, it will be replaced with one the 500 acre Petrifying Springs County Park. labeled FIRST REPLACEMENT. If you find MATTEL ELECTROrlICS The campus facilities, however, are largely and turn in your original name tag at the contained in a quarter mile long mega-build- Convention Registration Area your $7.00 DUAGMONS et ing, which puts most of the available floor COMPUTER LABYRINTH GAME MOONS' will be refunded. Dungeons 6 Dragons' a a trademark owned by used under license from TSR Hobbies. Inc space for the convention under one roof. This unique setting has made Parkside a favorite among conventioneers. Come see Mattel Electronics at Booth #14—next to TSR Hobbies. The convention will use the five units of Coupons, Promotions & Drawings the mega-building—the Student Union, Mo- linaro Hall, Greenquist Hall, Wyllie Learning This year every person who registers at Center, and the Communication Arts Build- the convention will receive a book of ten ing—and the Physical Education Building discount coupons at no extra charge. Each 3 coupon will be good for $1.00 off a purchase Games & Events of $10.00 or more. These coupons will be ac- The spirit of the Red Baron lives on .... cepted by all exhibitors selling merchan- The Event Registration Area is located in dise in the Exhibit Area (yes, folks, that in- two rooms on the D-1 level (ground floor) of cludes new releases such as TSR's AD&DTM Molinaro Hall. Registration for events start- FIEND FOLIO tome). ing on Thursday or Friday will be in Moli- There are a few minor restrictions on the naro D-111, only tickets for Thursday or Fri- use of these coupons: day events will be available at this room. Tickets for other days, or refunds will not be 1. These coupons are non-transferable available in Molinaro D-111. Registration for and must have the redeeming convention- events starting on Saturday or Sunday will eer's name and badge number on them in be in Molinaro D-101, only tickets for Satur- order to be used. day or Sunday events will be available at 2. Only one coupon can be used per pur- this room. Tickets for other days, or refunds chase. will not be available in Molinaro D-101. 3. Only one coupon can be used per After you have registered for an event, dealer.* (In other words, make one big pur- please make a point of arriving at your chase rather than a series of $11.00 pur- event on time, even a little early. Latecom- chases.) ers may find their places taken! 4. The game auction will not accept cou- If after an event you are a winner, go to In- pons. formation #1 with the event judge to pick up Drawing of *The TSR booth will accept more than your prize, or ask the judge what you should Baron von Richthoten one coupon from conventioneers, providing do to receive your prize. by Darlene more than one purchase is made. These coupons are the exhibitor's way of saying "thank you" for coming to the Gen Con XIV Game Convention. The convention committee hopes that you will make a point of visiting the Exhibit Area and take a look at what is happening in the gaming indus- Explanation of Game Experience Ratings try. To encourage all conventioneers to visit In order to ensure that the events you en- every booth in the Exhibit Area we have ex- ter will fit your gaming experience, we have panded our prize drawing. This year there included a Gaming Experience Rating with will be a drawing each day of the conven- each event description again this year. The tion. Approximately 60 numbers will be purpose of this rating is to provide a gauge drawn—each corresponding to the registra- for the complexity of an event. These rat- tion numbers on convention identification ings are as follows: badges. One of these numbers will be post- 1. No experience needed, younger play- ed at each exhibit. When a conventioneer ers welcome, rules will be taught. finds a booth with a posted number that 2. No experience needed, some maturity matches the number on his ID badge, he preferred, rules will be taught. will receive a small door prize of merchan- 3. General experience needed in games in the FIGHT IN THE SKIESTM Society: dise, or a gift certificate. Since there will be of this type, specific rules will be taught. a drawing every day the Exhibit Area is We're glad to be a part of all the many activities that make the Gen Con® convention 4. Experience needed in type of game the best one around. And we're doubly proud that our FIGHT IN THE SKIES games have open, the smart conventioneer will make a and period, specific rules will be taught. point of visiting every exhibit once a day. been a part of the action every single year since the first Gen Con® show — and this year 5. Players must be familiar with the is no exception. At the end of the convention, there will be game rules used. a grand prize drawing based on returned 6. Players must have considerable expe- questionnaires which are available at the rience with the game rules used. For information on the FITS Society or its newsletter, AERODROME, contact: registration tables and information booths. Just fill out the questionnaire and on the We hope that this system will allow you Mike Carr, 1271-D Wisconsin St., Lake Geneva, Wi 53147 last day of the convention you will be eligi- to use your time at the Gen Con XIV Game Don't miss the 1981 "Dawn Patrol" game: Saturday, August 15th, 7:30 AM ble for up to $100.00 in prizes.