<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; font-family: Futura;" class=""><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class="">In just nine days Strategicon will host Gateway 2021 at the <span style="font-kerning: none; color: #1d1e1f" class="">Hilton Los Angeles Airport</span>, our first live show since Orccon 2020, on September 3 through September 6.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class="">Experience the return of all the features that only a live gaming convention can provide -- from a myriad of shopping options to organized tournaments to face-to-face pick up games to our gaming 101 instructional sessions -- something for gamers of all kinds and stripes.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class="">Speaking of shopping we have over 40 vendors in our dealer room. Many old favorites along with some fresh faces. A wide variety of games and game-related paraphernalia for every type of gamer.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class="">We also herald the return of the Strategicon Flea Market and the Strategicon Game Auction. Here you can find that missing gem for your collection or possibly clear your closet of your surplus games.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class="">The Strategicon Football League returns for its 12th season. The draft happens Saturday and the season runs almost through Orccon 2022.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class="">We also have a 24-hour 8-round Flames of War tournament, "The Longest Day" starting on Saturday. Play as many rounds as you like.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class="">Our "Paint and Take" instructional miniatures painting lessons return. We provide everything -- paints, miniatures, and know-how. Open to all ages! When you're done with your masterpiece you can enter it in ...</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class="">The Strategicon Painting Contest returns! Several categories, including some for beginning and junior painters. Judging on Sunday.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class="">We have hundreds of games of all genres, including Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer 40k, Battlestations, Werewolf, Ticket to Ride, Power Grid, Circvs Maximvs, Magic: The Gathering, and a whole lot more.</div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">We still need volunteers for all sorts of things. Run games, help with the family area, work the registration desk, whatever — we need people to make a live convention happen. If interested in getting in for free in exchange for 8 hours works please sign up at <a href="http://www.strategicon.net/?volunteer" class="">www.strategicon.net/?volunteer</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Stay with us at the LAX Hilton! Reservations must be made by August 27th to get the convention rate. Right now all nights are available, but that won't last long, so book yours soon for best selection.</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal; min-height: 19px;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""></span><br class=""></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">So join us for Gateway 2021 and see what we've all been missing for the past year and a half</span><span style="font-kerning: none; color: #1d1e1f" class="">. Go to <a href="http://www.strategicon.net/" class=""><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: rgb(22, 82, 202);" class="">www.strategicon.net</span></a> to register and we will see you in just over a week! </span><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">We even have T-Shirts!</span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 14px; line-height: normal;" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""><br class=""></span></div></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; font-family: Futura; color: rgb(29, 30, 31);" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class="">Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic we request that if at all possible attendees be vaccinated. Los Angeles county also currently has an indoor mask mandate. Our policy with respect to COVID-19 can be found here: <a href="http://www.strategicon.net/?covid19_policy" class="">www.strategicon.net/?covid19_policy</a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; font-family: Futura; color: rgb(29, 30, 31);" class=""><span style="font-kerning: none" class=""><br class=""></span></div></body></html>