[Deptheads] Gamex Marketing Email - Rough Draft

Fri Apr 18 07:46:24 PDT 2008

Zev has confirmed that we can call this the "US debut of Agricola" (much
like we had the US debut of Notre Dame last year). This is good because the
board gaming press picked that one up and Agricola is much hotter than Notre
Dame was at the time.

You might be interested in mentioning that we'll be doing demos of new
games. So far, we have commitments of new games from Rio Grande Games,
Z-Man, Days of Wonder, Twilight Creations, On the Line Games, Hasbro, Willow
Games, Smirk and Dagger, and I expect more. If you want specific game names,
let me know.

...ERB
www.boardgamebabylon.com
On Fri, Apr 18, 2008 at 3:02 AM, Patrick Havert <patrickhavert at sbcglobal.net>
wrote:

>  Robert,
>
> If you can add in the Boardgame Tournaments - "around 200 Events,
> including many game demos, so players of all experience levels welcome to
> try and learn new games."  Obviously clean that up :)
>
> -Patrick
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Robert Lionheart <spinachcat at yahoo.com>
> *To:* deptheads at strategicon.net ; ealdrich at apple.com
> *Sent:* Friday, April 18, 2008 12:06 AM
> *Subject:* [Deptheads] Gamex Marketing Email - Rough Draft
>
> *Here is the rough draft.  Send comments ASAP.*
> **
> *GAMEX 2008 is coming!*
>
> You are receiving this email because you attended a Strategicon game
> convention.   Our next event is Gamex over Memorial Day weekend.
> Come enjoy the best four days of gaming in Southern California!  If you love
> board games, euro games, LARPs, RPGs, video games, historical and
> fantastical miniature wargames, card games and family games, we have plenty
> for you, your friends and your family. Over 1000 gamers will join us to play
> 400+ events, hang out with special guests and shop in our huge Exhibitor
> Hall.  Mark your calendars for May 23rd to 26th and pre-reg for only $35!
> The fun starts Friday at noon and continues all weekend until Monday at
> 6pm.   Visit www.strategicon.com today!
>
> Gamex happens at the LAX Radisson hotel.   The convention discount is
> $109/night and includes free parking.  Hurry because rooms sell out quickly
> and the discount ends May 2nd.  Call 1-800-333-3333 to book your room.
>
> Scroll down for details about special events at Gamex 2008...
>
> *GUEST OF HONOR: Zev Shlasinger of Z-Man Games*
> Come welcome Zev Shlasinger as our Guest of Honor!   Zev is the founder of
> Z-Man Games and publisher of Pandemic, Agricola, Cartoon Action Hour,
> Shadowfist CCG, Warchon, Grave Robbers from Outer Space, Parthenon and
> dozens more terrific American and European games!  Zev will be hosting many
> tournaments and seminars, including the Z-Man Marathon!
>
> *DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 4th Edition*
> Gary Gygax may have passed on, but D&D lives!  The original
> roleplaying game enters its fourth edition in June, but you can learn and
> play 4e at Gamex!  RPGA will be hosting introductory adventures and dungeon
> delves all weekend long.  Everyone is welcome to join RPGA for free and
> participate in all their events.
>
> *BOARDGAME TOURAMENTS*
> Join Zev in the Z-Man Marathon!  Compete with Z-Man's founder in both the
> Pandemic and Agricola touraments.  Gamex will also host the Puffing Billy
> tournament and the popular Settlers of Catan-A-Thon.
>
> *COLLECTIBLE GAME TOURNAMENTS*
> Gamex will host the Vampire: the Eternal Struggle North American
> Championships Qualifier plus plenty of Magic: the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh
> events.   Gamex is also honored to host the Heroscape Grand Tournament.   We
> will demo the new edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures game and host
> a special DDM tournament.
>
> *MINIATURES TOURNAMENTS*
> Warhammer or Warmachine?  How about both!  Gamex hosts the Warhammer Rogue
> Trader tournament for both Fantasy and 40k plus the Warmachine Steamroller
> tournament.
>
> *DUNGEONS & DRAGONS OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS*
> Gamex 2008 has been chosen to host the D&D Open Championship qualifier for
> the US Pacific Region!  The Championship Series is a massive worldwide
> competitive tournament that culminates at GenCon for the final battle with
> amazing prizes.  Our top three teams will be invited to the
> semifinals. Break out your lucky D20s for the most challenging 3.5 game you
> have ever played!
>
> *AND SO MUCH MORE...*
> Blow your enemies out of the skies with Mustangs & Messerschmitts, boast
> your mad skillz with Guitar Hero and Halo tournaments, save the world in the
> Spycraft MegaEvent, watch the newest Anime movies, learn new strategies at
> our War College, buy priceless goodies at the Flea Market and show off your
> talents in the Painting Contest.
>
> *BRONZE AGE MINIATURES*
> Bronze Age Miniatures is our newest vendor for Gamex 2008!  Come see their
> wonderful collection of 28mm and 54mm sci-fi, fantasy and historical
> miniatures!  Bronze Age join our dozen terrific exhibitors including the
> always popular War House.
>
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