GCOM's Winter Game Fest News

1/29/2016—
Parking lot is cleared, as is the path to hundreds of overflow parking spaces across Gude Drive. I'd recommend going straight there to park, if a 200 yard walk won't bother you.

1/29/2016—
Don't forget to bring your favorite badge holder, if you have one, and copies of any games you want to play.

1/29/2016—
Yeah! City of Rockville has had a crew at the Senior Center since 7am this morning adding parking spaces for the con and clearing access to the overflow lots on Gude via the path. Setup is from 5-7pm today for anyone very local.

1/27/2016—
We still have a few scheduled games without leads. Step up, folks!

1/27/2016—
We just hit 140 pre-regs. Looks like we'll be sold out Saturday, given the limited parking. If you are coming from a distance, pre-reg NOW. I'd hate to see people sent away after a long drive. I'll do a final assessment of the main lot, street parking, and the access to the overflow parking lot on Friday.

1/25/2016—
Updated the pre-submitted games for the B&B. These are from just the first three (highly organized!) sellers, but already 180 lots for sale! We should have abotu 40 sellers at the con.

1/22/2016—
Joseph Dellutro IV has volunteered to help out at the con. Thanks! Every little bit helps a lot!

1/21/2016—
Added a list of pre-registrants to the registration page.

1/18/2016—
We have an Eclipse program for the con! See the discussion thread

1/18/2016—
Final email shot completed Saturday morning. Registrations are now at 32%. Looks like we may sell out, at least for walk-in registrations.

1/16/2016—
North Star Games will be showing their new Wits and Wagers edition, Evolution and expansion, and other games at the con.

12/23/2015—
Eric Sokolowsky's No-ship math trade si live! Thanks, Eric!

12/23/2015—
Rusty just volunteered to help with Friday setup. Thanks, Rusty!

12/20/2015—
GCOM has provided the WGF B&B four large tubs of games retired from their library.

12/19/2015—
The Party Game Cast has confirmed their participation at WGF. Look for party games in the Sun Room, and a updated games schedule soon.

12/14/2015—
WGF has a BGG badge! Search for Winter Game Fest.

12/12/2015—
Thom Winters will be bringing his collection of Dexterity games, such Tumblin' Dice, Crokinole, Pitch Car, Sjoelen and Kineti-Go Magnetic Shuffleboard. Look for them in the Carnation Room.

12/09/2015—
Lots of new scheduled games and volunteers to lead them. The schedule is filling out nicely.

12/08/2015—
I've been doing lots of minor improvements to the con web site. Facilities, transport options (including weekend bus service!), parking, etc. Also added a red meeple ico file for bookmarks and tabs.

11/29/2015—
Brian Stallings volunteered to run registration Saturday morning. Thanks, Brian!

11/27/2015—
Placed order for BGG advertising. Upgraded to animated GIFs with winter themed background image. Fancy!

11/17/2015—
Daniel Broh-Kahn has agreed to lead the Bring & Buy Auction Store program. Thanks, Daniel!

11/14/2015—
Eric Sokolowsky agreed to run a math trade for WGF'16. Thanks, Eric!

11/13/2015—
Doing a major re-vamp of the WGF web site. About 50% done now. Also adding lots of new content for open gaming signage, Con Director's Picks SOG, facilities, transport, rooms, tabling, lodging, dining, parking, etc.

6/19/2015—
Pre-registration is open. GCOM's board has agreed to continue to subsidize the con, and the registration fee of just $10 will cover the entire weekend.

4/20/2015—
The facility contract for WGF 2016 is signed! WGF is set for Jan 30-31, 2016.