[04-07-2019] Board Games at Berkeley Convention

Date/Time
Date(s) - 2019-04-07
10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Location
Pauley Ballroom

Categories

• Members Only

Event Name:      Board Games at Berkeley Convention

Venue / Facility Name:  Pauley Ballroom

Venue Address: 2495 Bancroft Way

Berkeley, CA 94720

Start Date:          04/07/2019

End Date:            04/07/2019

Start Time:          10:00 AM

End Time:            7:00 PM

Number of characters requested: Any!

Approximate number of event attendees: 400

Characters Requested: Any

Are there any restrictions on our troopers bringing blasters and/or wearing helmets?: No

Can we bring non-costumed handlers to help our troopers dress and watch out for tripping hazards and the like?: Yes

Can we bring a garrison photographer to document the event for our archives?: Yes

Can you provide a secure changing/staging area to accommodate costumed attendees?: YES

Note: Event requester is offering table space, which we can use if we have enough signups. At least have a photo backdrop.

April 7, 2019, will mark Cal’s first ever analog game convention, BGB Con. Organized by Board Games at Berkeley, the university’s board game club, we’ll be taking in several thousand members of the gaming public for an on-campus event running from 10-7pm. The convention will take place in the amazing Pauley Ballroom space in the Martin Luther King building located in the center of campus life.

We have several gaming themed areas planned. First off will be a large board gameplay area. Stocked with a huge library of board games we’ll also have game gurus moving from table to table explaining games. BGB Con will also cater to fans of digital gaming. With both VR and esports businesses, alongside student organizations, on hand, there will be a large array of video games to play as well. Vendors and local businesses will both be present, as will a massive board game thrift sale area where gamers can buy, sell, and trade games. Industry experts, game designers and more will all be present for a rotating cast of speakers. Finally, a range of tournaments, game design competitions, card game drafts, raffles and more will run throughout the day. We have many more surprises in store, and that’s where you come in.

We’ve set aside a large section of the convention for outside organizations and vendors. Depending on various planning restraints we’ll likely be able to provide a 10 X 10 ft space with 1-2 tables. We’d love to see members of the 501st at the event taking photos and showing off their armor. We’re also planning to hold Star Wars X-Wing and Armada games, perhaps we can get you involved? We’re very open to your ideas and suggestions. Please let us know what you’re hoping to accomplish. Also Star Wars X-Wing Mario Kart!

Charitable Organization: Jack Vassel Memorial Fund: We’ll be donating a percentage of ticket sales to this charity.

How did you hear about us?: Events!

GGG Event Coordinator: Stacy Meyn TI-3773

GGG Team Lead:

RSVPs

Costume Ticket
• Ken Sciacca (DZ-6041) - DZ: Denizen
• Ricky Resurreccion (74259) - DZ: Denizen
• Attila Tang (24195) - ID: Imperial Officer
• Liz Milian (TK-51723) - ID: Imperial Officer
• Danny Feraren (ST 11518) - ST: Shoretrooper
• Abigail Garcia (Not Officially Set yet) - TI: TIE Pilot
• Rick Miller (31217) - TK: Stormtrooper
• Robert Stevenson (TK-10510) - TK: Stormtrooper
Cadet Ticket
• Ricky Resurreccion
• Danny Feraren
Handler Ticket
• Attila Tang

Trooping

Notes from the Troopers