Origins in Columbus Ohio

Hello Gamers,
I’m hosting an Axis & Allies tournament Saturday, Oct. 2 at Apple Valley Lake, Ohio (near Mt. Vernon). I am looking for 6 or more players. I hope you & any friends you know who like to play can join.
Origins Gamefair in Columbus will not be hosting an Axis & Allies event this year so hopefully this will be a good alternative for any players that were looking forward to competing at Origins.
Following are details:

1rst Annual Battle of Apple Valley Lake
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 2. Games start at 10 am.

WHERE: Floral Valley Community Center. 850 Crestrose Dr., Howard Ohio 43028.

Apple Valley Lake is about 60 minutes northeast of Columbus.

WHAT: A fun, casual 4 to 8 team Axis & Allies tournament. We will be playing the Axis & Allies 50th Anniversary Edition. Each team will consist of 2 players. If you don’t have a partner, we can pair you up with one. This is a single elimination event. Games will be limited to 6 rounds. Each game will take between 3 to 5 hours to complete. Side games/ consolation games are optional. Multiple versions of Axis & Allies will be available including, 1914, Global, Zombies & 1942.

Lodging: If you are interested in staying overnight there are several options. There is a nice campground at Apple Valley Lake. Event organizer (Vince) is a property owner so contact him if you would like to make arrangements to stay in a tent or camper & he’ll arrange for a guest pass. Apple Valley Lake also has cabins for rent & several AirB&B rentals. Nearest hotels are in Mt. Vernon which is 10 min. away.

Fees: This event is free for all participants. Prizes will be awarded to champions & runners up. A guest pass for tent camping will be less than $20/ night.

Event Host: Vince Bordkorb, please contact to reserve your spot or for more info. 614-717-8936, vincebrody47@gmail.com

please forward this email to any friends that may be interested. Thanks!

Hey Guys,

Did anyone participate in the 1914 tournament at Origins this year?

http://smo63.fatcow.com/pdf/1914TouneyRules201363new.pdf

There are special rules that keep the game flowing, looks like a 6 hour limit per game. G42 is 7h 45m which, almost all games run 7 turns…so would think 6-7 turns for WW1?

1st: Robert Sprague /Brian Mackoway
2nd: Andrew Wells/Jesse White

Won in 2018. Smorey records the bids and victors…but maybe not for WW1? Its not a particularly large tournament, maybe 4 boards in round 1 with 8 teams would be a large turnout? And exact events may be reshuffled in 2019 since AAZ and Masters have been added.

Most of your data will come from the smorey swamp

http://www.headlesshorseman2.com/index.html

If you would like to discuss any details about Gencon or the games, PM me.

Had a great time Greg, hope to make it next year.

Go Steelers :)

There will be an Axis & Allies tournament hosted by The Columbus Area Boardgaming Society (CABS) at 11 am on May 14th in Worthington, Ohio. Featured will be a 1942 tourney & also a Global tourney. Go to the Columbus, Ohio Axis & Allies Meetup site for more details. Prizes for winners.

I’m trying to collect some data on average bids for tournament play, specifically the “official” tournament rules that Greg Smorey uses.

Please list whatever information you recall from any of the tournaments that you have attended in the last year. Please only list timed face-to-face tournament bids.

When I’m at GenCon this year, I’ll try to collect as much of this data as possible.

This should be a useful resource for everyone who plays tournaments.

Hey guys and gals.  The Dice Turret will be setting up shop at Origins.  There will be TONS of Axis and Allies play.  Both board game and Mini’s.  We will be giving away prizes for some the games going on.  We will be giving away or new COMBAT PACK.  What does it include?

Item #1 from Field Marshal Games, A set of COMBAT DICE.  Most of you know the quality that FMG puts out already.  Rumor also has it that the NEW France and ANZAC dice will be included!

Item #2 from The Dice Turret, one of our COMBAT TURRETS.  A lot gamers find this a must especially when rolling on a crowded table.

Item #3 from The Dice Turret, one of our new Vintage WWII Ammo Bags to carry it all in!  This is an updated version of the Ammo pouches used in WWII. 

Come check out our booth.  We we have everything we offer in our online store plus some extras!

Thanks,
Brian
www.TheDiceTurret.com

Dont forget that Origins is right around the corner.

A half-week full of A&A play, and a convention full of non-war games, (but who would actually play them?)  :)

All you need to know can be found here:

http://www.geocities.com/headlesshorseman2/smoreyswamp.html

http://www.originsgamefair.com/2009-origins