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Charity Raffle Games - 2009 Spring Gaming Hoopla
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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Hi everyone...you might have seen a post or two about the 2009 Spring Gaming Hoopla, being held in Lake Geneva, WI on April 25th and 26th: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/364435and: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/39365You can also check out our web site for the latest news: www.gaminghoopla.com. So, on to this geeklist. This is a list of all the games currently scheduled to be raffled off in our charity raffle. Attendees have the opportunity to buy raffle tickets and win some great games; some donated by publisher sponsors, and some that we purchase. So, how can you help? We'd love to have any member of BGG that would like to participate make a donation of an in shrink game (which I will then list on this geeklist, lauding the donater for being an excellent and most generous person, hopefully garnering said person many thumbs and large amounts of tips.) Here's the thing: I will make a personal contribution in cash, matching the value of all games contributed, up to $250 (U.S.) So, let's see it BGG community, what do you have? Remember, all of this is done to raise money for the American Cancer Society! If you can't donate an in shrink game, but would like to make a donation (ALL of which are donated to the American Cancer Society through a local Relay For Life Team,) you can donate a payment through PayPal to gaminghoopla@gmail.com - just note in the transfer that is a donation, not a pre-registration, and include your BGG user name so that I can thank you properly and that BGG nation takes notice. If you are a publisher who would like to support our cause, please geekmail me to discuss it. So, on to the games that are included in the raffle so far...
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Posted Mon Mar 9, 2009 11:00 pm
Edited Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:27 pm
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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EDIT:
We've decided to do something a little different with this one. Instead of having it in the charity raffle, we are going to give it away as a door prize. This will be a ticket draw like the raffle, but a bit different. So how do you get a ticket? There are two ways:
1. Attend the Hoopla. Just for attending, you get a Conquest of the Empire raffle ticket.
2. Pre-register for the Hoopla. If you pre-register (ends April 6th, 5pm CST,) you get two extra Conquest of the Empire raffle tickets.
Visit www.gaminghoopla.com to pre-register now!
So, if you pre-register, you get 3 chances to win this game!
As with the charity raffle prizes, the drawing will be held on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 pm (approximate.) You need not be present to win, but you do need to put your address or phone number (legibly, please) on your tickets so we can contact you if you win.
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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Thank you to:
SPONSOR
THE BOARD GAME BARRISTER
owner Gordon Lugauer for his generous donation of the following games to the Gaming Hoopla charity raffle:
Dragon Lairds(Designed by our very own Guest of Honor Tom Wham!)
Battue: Storm of the Horse Lords
Settlers of Catan: Gallery Edition
Feudo
Indus
Quirky!
Located in Glendale, WI:
Bayshore Town Center / North Shore
5738 North Bayshore Drive
Suite D-100
Glendale, WI 53217
Phone 414-963-2100
The Board Game Barrister has been bringing the joy of board games to families in the Milwaukee, WI area since November of 2005. Gordon holds games nights on Fridays and Saturdays, but you are always welcome to stop in and check out that game you've been eyeing here on BGG...
Visit the Barrister's web site at http://boardgamebarrister.com/index.iml for more information.
Please remember to support your local FLGS!
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kirby g
United States
sheboygan
Wisconsin
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I got a spare sealed copy of this game to bring for the raffle.
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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We would like to thank:
SPONSOR
OUT OF THE BOX ENTERTAINMENT
for their generous donations to the 2009 Spring Gaming Hoopla. Out of the Box has sponsored 2 Hooplas now, and have been more than generous with their donations each time.
Out of the Box deserves a round of applause from the entire BGG community!
Please help us support those companies that support us!
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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The first on the list of games that Out of the Box has donated. A great team game for parties. Easy to learn, fun to play!
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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Again, thank you to Out of the Box...I may force whoever wins this one to open it on the spot so I can try it.
Your Ninjas must defend the honor of their dōjō against a rival dōjō. Victory hinges on eliminating Ninjas and skillfully venturing into the opponent’s dōjō. But how far do your Ninjas dare to go...and will they return? Every move is critical as you position your Ninjas for defense and ready them for their mission!
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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Another one that Out of the Box donated...
Unlock your mind for spontaneous laughter! Race to say a common phrase using one word from the previous phrase. Keep the chain going and you keep your links. If the horn blows, the time is up, and you lose a link. The next player reads a new card and the fun continues!
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Board Game: Agricola
[Average Rating:8.29 Overall Rank:1]
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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We have another copy of Agricola this year...this time with Mayday animeeples included! This was a huge raffle draw in the fall. I know that the guy that won it was very happy.
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Board Game: Dominion
[Average Rating:8.05 Overall Rank:6]
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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Again, one of the new "hot" games in our group. This raffle item also includes the promo cards (Envoy and Black Market,) if we get them in time for the Hoopla.
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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This one is the new "hotness" in our group. I've played 3 times so far (always the human, all losses) and am seriously jonesing for another chance at it. Frakkin' toasters!
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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I got the chance to meet Uwe at Gen Con 2008. My son was immediately drawn to this game, and purchased it at Gen Con. Uwe was very kind, and very willing to help with rules and a test run of one of the scenarios.
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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I just purchased this one myself, but haven't had a chance to play it yet...I'm hoping to soon, as it looks great, and has a ton of bits.
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Board Game: Oasis
[Average Rating:6.84 Overall Rank:393]
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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A fun bidding game with a bit of screw-your-neighbor thrown in. What's not to love?
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Board Game: Blokus
[Average Rating:7.23 Overall Rank:127]
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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I've only played this game once, at the house of one of our Guests of Honor, author extraordinaire, Jean Rabe. Jean is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet, and a fantastic author (and gamer) to boot. I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to talk dragons, dogs, or writing with her at the Hoopla.
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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This is one that I haven't had a chance to play yet, but my brother owns it, so hopefully I can get my first play in soon.
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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Thanks to Steve Jackson Games! This one somehow didn't make it on the raffle table at the 2008 Fall Hoopla...don't know how that happened, but it's there now. Included in this raffle item are a few promo cards.
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Brent Cunningham
United States
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
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This one is another that somehow slipped through the cracks in 2008, when Slugfest Games was a sponsor. Thanks for your support Cliff...and the whole Slugfest crew!
This is part of a card game bundle that also includes Jericho, Go Wild!, Nottingham, and Relationship Tightrope.
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Posted Mon Mar 9, 2009 10:58 pm
Milwaukee
Wisconsin