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1 EVENT GUIDE ALLIANCE OPEN HOUSE 2018

They say the only constant in the world is change, and that’s been especially true over the past year. Not only is it a constant, change and evolution are also necessary to accommodate growth and remain a healthy, vibrant company.

In the past year, we have seen several changes worth noting - our exclusive distribution partnership with Asmodee North America, and the addition of a new office staffed with a team of product specialists. We’ve also witnessed continued growth in product lines from long standing vendors creating exciting new products, as well as new vendors tapping into themes and game designs that excite our consumer base.

We’ve also upgraded our internal systems - both physical and electronic - to better accomplish our mission of getting you the products you need when you need them. These changes also allow us to mine data more effectively for purchasing, implement better programming for pick/pack operations and inventory control, create better and easier systems to get your orders into the process, and offer better tracking of any issues that arise to head them off before they impact your store.

And have you heard of our new East coast warehouse? That’s right! We’ve moved to a larger, more efficient (and easier to access!) facility in Red Lion, PA., and continued to upgrade our already industry leading B2B website.

We’ve likewise expanded the marketing presence of Game Trade Magazine (with monthly print runs ranging from 18,000-23,000 copies) and our reach and offerings for Game Trade Media, our video content channel on Facebook and YouTube.

Last, and certainly not least, our team of sales and account professionals continues to grow to meet the ongoing challenges in our industry!

But the more things change, the more important it is to ensure our core competencies remain the same. We’re expanding upon our commitment to offer the widest and best-selling product lines in the hobby game industry. At a time when securing the inventory necessary to service your customers can be challenging, we’re redoubling our commitment to providing you with the best tools; from racks stocked with top sellers to in-store marketing collateral designed to bring eyes to your store and dollars to your register.

Most of all, our commitment to be a responsive, concerned partner who continually works to improve your experience as a vendor or retailer remains - and that brings us back to change again: Always for the better.

I thank you all for your support, for the patience we have asked of you at times, and for your feedback – both positive and negative. We use it to guide us to continually improve.

I hope you enjoy this year’s Alliance Open House. With over 100 vendors represented, this promises to be one of the most successful shows to date.

I hope to see you on the floor at the show!

Daniel HirschPresident, Alliance Game Distributors

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT


Welcome Retailers & Exhibitors!

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to this year’s Alliance Open House.

My team and I have been hard at work this year to bring you the best show in Alliance’s history. We have more special events, vendor focus groups, and other activities scheduled than ever before.

We’re also pleased to announce that we have over 100 exhibitors attending the show this year!

That’s right! The Alliance Open House has grown – AGAIN!

As a result, many of our events have new locations, so please feel free to refer to our program, ask an Alliance employee or stop by the Registration desk if you have any questions.

Retailers, we hope you will take the opportunity to network with your peers, interact with your favorite publishers, and simply enjoy the show by learning, networking, and – of course – gaming!

In parting, I would like to thank our many exhibitors for supporting our show as sponsors. Without all of you, our event just wouldn’t be the same!

PLATINUM SPONSORSAlderac Entertainment Group, Asmodee North America, Catan Studio, Days of Wonder, Fantasy Flight Games, HeidelBÄR Games, Lookout Games, Plaid Hat Games, Space Cowboys, Z-Man Games, CMON, Games Workshop, Greater Than Games, Iello, Q-Workshop, Renegade Game Studios, Wizards of the Coast, WizKids

GOLD SPONSORSCalliope Games, North Star Games

SILVER SPONSORSAdam’s Apple Games, Arcane Wonders, Ares Games, Bezier Games, Catalyst Game Labs, Cryptozoic Entertainment, Czech Games Edition, Deep Water Games, Formal Ferret Games, GAMA Game Manufacturers Association, Game Trade Magazine, Game Trade Media, Games and Gears, Indie Boards and Cards, Jellybean Games, Mayday Games, NSKN Games, Osprey Publishing, Paizo, Pandasaurus Games, Party People Games, Pokemon, Portal Games, Privateer Press, Roxley Games, Steamforged Games, Ultra Pro, Upper Deck, USAopoly, Wyrd Games

BRONZE SPONSORSAtlas Games, Bandai, Brain Games, Capstone Games, Cheapass Games, Creative Goods Companies, Daily Magic Games, Devir, Dex Protection, Diamond Comic Distributors, Elzra, Everything Epic Games, Fireside Games, Forbidden Games, Goodman Games, Green Ronin Publishing, Greenbrier Games, Hub Games, Lion Forge, Looney Labs, PlayFusion, Quick Simple Fun, R&R Games, Restoration Games, Steve Jackson Games, Stronghold Games, Thames & Kosmos, White Wizard Games

And many thanks to all our other Exhibitors!

LETTER FROM MARKETING MANAGER


THANK YOU SPONSORS!

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

2018

AND MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR OTHER EXHIBITORS!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2018

HIGH PERFORMANCE, HIGH CAPACITY WIFI

The Grand Wayne Convention Center offers free shared and filtered Wireless Internet

access service throughout the entire convention center for all attendees.

MEET THE ALLIANCE MIDWEST ACCOUNT REPS ........................... 6

EVENT SCHEDULE ........................................... 8

SPECIAL EVENTS ........................................... 10

GRAND WAYNE CONVENTION CENTER MAP ...................... 12

FOCUS GROUP SCHEDULE ......................... 14

FOCUS GROUPS ............................................ 16

PASSPORT PROGRAM ................................. 22

DEMO NIGHT EXHIBITORS ........................ 24

DEMO HALL MAP ......................................... 25

LOCAL EATS! .................................................. 28

SHOW SPECIALS ........................................... 30

DEMO HALL MAP ......................................... 37

GAME TRADE MEDIA .................................. 36

EXHIBIT HALL LIST ....................................... 38

EXHIBIT HALL MAP ...................................... 39


MEET THE ALLIANCE MIDWEST ACCOUNT REPS 2018

BRIAN SIROIS COREY PEREZ DON KIMES

JEFF MCMAHON JIM SWEENEY JOSH HORNBARGER

KIT ANDERSON LUKE HARDY NATASHA WEILAND


EVENT SCHEDULETIME EVENT LOCATION

8:00am - 5:00pm Registration Outside Anthony Wayne Ballroom10:30 - 11:30am CMON Special Event - Gizmos Anthony Wayne Ballroom A11:30am - 12:30pm Renegade Game Studios Special Event - Gunkimono Anthony Wayne Ballroom B12:45pm - 2:15pm Sponsored Lunch Convention A North2:30 - 3:30pm Alliance Workshops Harrison Room A-C3:45 - 6:00pm Platinum Sponsor Focus Groups Harrison Rooms WizKids Harrison A CMON Harrison B Games Workshop Harrison C Wizards of the Coast Harrison D6:00 - 8:00pm Explore the local restaurants of Fort Wayne Explore Downtown6:00 - 8:00pm WizKids Paint + Take Event Harrison Corridor8:00pm - 12:00am Demo Night Convention A South Sponsored by Arcane Wonders & CMON

8:00am - 3:00pm Registration Outside Anthony Wayne Ballroom

9:00 - 10:00am Asmodee North America Sponsored Breakfast Convention A North10:00 - 11:30am Asmodee North America Focus Groups Harrison Rooms Catan Studio Harrison A Repos Games Harrison B Asmodee North America Harrison C11:30am - 12:30pm Fantasy Flight Games Special Event - KeyForge Anthony Wayne Ballroom12:30 - 2:00pm Sponsored Lunch Convention A North2:00 - 4:00pm NEW! Exhibit Hall Preview Convention C4:00 - 6:00pm Phyllis Opolko Silent Auction Harrison E4:30 - 6:00pm Peer to Beer with Calliope Games Anthony Wayne Ballroom6:00 - 8:00pm Sponsored Dinner Convention A North8:00 - 10:00pm Phyllis Opolko Silent Auction Harrison E8:00pm - 12:00am Demo Night Convention A South Sponsored by Renegade Game Studios & Ultra PRO

8:00 - 9:00am Pastries & Coffee Harrison Corridor9:00 - 10:30am Platinum Sponsor Focus Groups Harrison Rooms Greater Than Games Harrison A Iello Harrison B Q-Workshop Harrison C10:45am - 12:15pm Platinum Sponsor Focus Groups Harrison Rooms Renegade Game Studios Harrison A Wizards of the Coast Harrison B Alderac Entertainment Group Harrison C12:00 - 2:30pm Phyllis Opolko Silent Auction Harrison E12:30 - 2:00pm Explore The Local Restaurants Of Fort Wayne Explore Downtown2:00 - 6:00pm Exhibit Hall Convention C3:00 - 5:00pm Silent Auction Pick Up Harrison E

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CMON – GIZMOS! Friday, Sept. 7 | Anthony Wayne Ballroom A | 10:30 - 11:30am

CMON welcomes retailers to experience the energetic new engine builder,

Gizmos! Groups of four attendees will play CMON’s new engine builder

while having the chance to win incredible door prizes such as Alliance

Shopping Sprees and copies of the game to take home to their stores! In

Gizmos, players look to create the most magnificent of machines, taking on

the role of inventors at the Great Science Fair.

By utilizing four different types of energy marbles, taken from the innova-

tive 3D marble dispenser, they will purchase and construct new additions

to their Gizmos. The best Gizmos will be able to chain-reaction off new

additions as they’re made, giving players multiple results from taking a

single action. The player that builds the greatest machine and collects the

most victory points is declared the winner.

RENEGADE GAME STUDIOS – GUNKIMONOFriday, Sept. 7 | Anthony Wayne Ballroom B | 11:30am - 12:30pm

Join Renegade Game Studios for a special demo event to learn Gunkimono!

This tactical tile-laying game set in feudal Japan will challenge players to

optimize their troop deployment to gain the most ground and increase their

military strength. Learn to play so you can demo this hot new game in your

store this holiday season!

FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES – KEYFORGESaturday, Sept. 8 | Anthony Wayne Ballroom | 11:30am - 12:30pm

Join us for a complete look at Keyforge, the world’s first Unique Deck

Game, created by legendary game designer Richard Garfield. In this semi-

nar, you’ll learn a complete overview of the game, a product demonstra-

tion, an Organized Play overview, and the chance to take home your first

Keyforge deck.

CALLIOPE – PEER TO BEERSaturday, Sept. 8 | Anthony Wayne Ballroom | 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Leave it up to Calliope games to keep things… refreshing! Calliope Games

will be hosting “Peer To Beer,” a fun-tastic event on Saturday, September

8th, from 4:30-6:00pm. Raise your glasses with Calliope as they teach

retailers a few fantastic Calliope titles and discuss preparation for the

upcoming holidays.

SPECIAL EVENTS 2018

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ALLIANCE 2018OPEN HOUSE


GRAND WAYNECONVENTION CENTER


FOCUS GROUP SCHEDULE

GREEN (A, B, C, D)

Retailers, check your name badges! The color running across the bottom of your name tag determines which schedule you follow.

On Friday we’ve added a fourth group to the rotating schedule - stars! If your badge has a star printed on the bottom of your badge, you’ll follow the star schedule instead of your normal colored schedule. This rule applies to Friday only. Retailers with stars should resume their normal colored schedule Saturday and Sunday.

Reach out to an Alliance employee if you have any questions!

WizKids (A) CMON (B) Games Workshop (C) Wizards of the Coast (D)

2018

3:45-4:10pm 4:15-4:40pm 5:00-5:25pm 5:30-5:55pm

ORANGE (B, C, D, A) CMON (B) Games Workshop (C) Wizards of the Coast (D) WizKids (A)

BLUE (C, D, A, B) Games Workshop (C) Wizards of the Coast (D) WizKids (A) CMON (B)

STAR (D, A, B, C) Wizards of the Coast (D) WizKids (A) CMON (B) Games Workshop (C)

GREEN (A, B, C) Catan Studio (A) Repos Games (B) Asmodee North America (C)

10:00-10:25am 10:30-10:55am 11:00-11:25am

ORANGE (B, C, A) Repos Games (B) Asmodee North America (C) Catan Studio (A)

BLUE (C, A, B) Asmodee North America (C) Catan Studio (A) Repos Games (B)

GREEN (A, B, C) Greater Than Games (A) Iello (B) Q-Workshop (C)

9:00-9:25am 9:30-9:55am 10:00-10:25am

ORANGE (B, C, A) Iello (B) Q-Workshop (C) Greater Than Games (A)

BLUE (C, A, B) Q-Workshop (C) Greater Than Games (A) Iello (B)

GREEN (A, B, C) Renegade Game Studios (A) Wizards of the Coast (B) Alderac Entertainment Group (C)

10:45-11:10am 11:15-11:40am 11:45-12:10pm

ORANGE (B, C, A) Wizards of the Coast (B) Alderac Entertainment Group (C) Renegade Game Studios (A)

BLUE (C, A, B) Alderac Entertainment Group (C) Renegade Game Studios (A) Wizards of the Coast (B)

FOCUS GROUP I — Friday September 7th 3:45-5:55pm

FOCUS GROUP II – Saturday September 8th 10:00-11:30am

FOCUS GROUP III – Sunday September 9th 9:00-10:30am

FOCUS GROUP IV – Sunday September 9th 10:45am-12:15pm


Join WizKids’ COO, Bryan Kinsella and learn how to maximize your store’s sales of HeroClix and other WizKids products.

Harrison A Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm

WizKids: How to Earn

More Profits for Your

Store in 2019

FOCUS GROUPS 2018

Join the CMON team for a presentation of their upcoming release schedule featuring

key titles such as Victorian Masterminds, Sugar Blast, Wacky Races, and more. We’ll

also dive into upcoming products for A Song of Ice & Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game

and Organized Play opportunities across CMON’s brands.

Harrison B Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm

CMON

Warhammer Underworlds was launched in October 2017, with the release of the

Shadespire Core box set. Since then GW has released expansions and accessories,

along with the highly successful, on-going Organized Play support. So what’s next

for this brand? We will take a look at that, along with what is happening with other

elements of our IP.

Harrison C Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm

Games Workshop -

Warhammer Underworlds:

What’s Next?

From the new Dragon Heist storyline to the upcoming Betrayal Legacy (and much,

much more), there’s plenty to get hyped about with D&D and Avalon Hill! Come

learn about a variety of new releases!

Harrison D Friday, 4:00pm-6:00pm

Wizards of the Coast -

What’s Next: Dungeons

and Dragons & Avalon Hill

Twenty years ago, Klaus Teuber’s wife asked him to design a game their

family could enjoy together, so he set about designing Catan for his family. Since

1995 Catan has been shared with over 27 million other families and friends in 39

different languages.

Join us to find out about this fall’s Return to Catan promotion, Catan Rise of the Inkas

and Catan Crop Trust and the 5-6 Expansion for AGOT Catan

Harrison A Saturday, 10:00am-11:30am

Return to Catan

Repos games is the studio behind some of the biggest hits in the last 10 years. 7

Wonders, 7 Wonders Duel, Concept, When I Dream, and Cash and Guns to name

just a few.

Steffan Brunelle from Repos studios will be on hand to show retailers the new addi-

tions to the Repos catalog: 7 Wonders Armada and Concept Kids

Harrison B Saturday, 10:00am-11:30am

Repos

Asmodee North America is proud to represent the broadest and deepest product

catalog in the Hobby Games industry. Our Games include: Catan, Ticket to Ride,

Pandemic, Splendor, Carcassonne, X-Wing, Mansions of Madness, 7 Wonders,

Dixit, and Concept to name just a few.

Join us and learn more about our bestselling products and exciting new releases for

the 4th Quarter.

Harrison C Saturday, 10:00am-11:30am

Asmodee North America -

Great Games,

Amazing Stories:


Join Paul Bender and Maggie Clayton of Greater Than Games as they teach you about

the vast universe of products in which the Sentinel Comics heroes come to life. During the

presentation, they will also show you how to demo the award-winning cooperative comic

book card game Sentinels of the Multiverse, the game that started it all.

Harrison A Sunday, 9:00am-10:30am

Greater Than Games

FOCUS GROUPS 2018

Come to chat with IELLO’s COO Stephan Brissaud about the lasted games, including

the revolutionary 8BitBox game system. Learn about our new Preferred Retailers’

program and the several IELLO Innovations (in-store pickup, pre-releases, elite

program, advance demo copies, etc...)

Harrison B Sunday, 9:00am-10:30am

Iello

All dice tell a story. This is more than a claim. For many years we’ve made the most

beautiful dice on the market. We are not only developing our product range and

conquering new lands but adapting to the new conditions as well. Because gamers

need better dice! Q WORKSHOP has all it takes to be the brand of the future. Join

us! Meet our reps, see upcoming premieres, all-time bestsellers and new ways of

presenting products to our customers. Let’s talk, your opinions are important to us!

Harrison C Sunday, 9:00am-10:30am

Q Workshop

Great pricing, Demo copies, Evergreen titles, and Retailer incentives. Just a few of

the reasons why Renegade games should be on your shelves this holiday season.

Find out more during our information packed seminar!

Presented by Sara Erickson, Director of Sales and Marketing for Renegade

Game Studios.

Harrison A Sunday, 10:45am-12:15pm

Renegade Game Studios

There’s much excitement in store this fall, as we return to a fan favorite plane

with Guilds of Ravnica and introduce a brand new trading card game with the

Transformers TCG! Join us to find out more!

Harrison B Sunday, 10:45am-12:15pm

Wizards of the Coast -

What’s Next: Magic:

The Gathering & Transformers:

Join Alderac Entertainment Group as we discuss recently released and

upcoming products such as War Chest, Scorpius Freighter, Thunderstone Quest,

and Tiny Towns.

Harrison C Sunday, 10:45am-12:15pm

Alderac Entertainment Group

Product Launch Calendar


PASSPORT PROGRAM 2018

Greetings Explorers, and Welcome to Demo Night!

Before you lies a mysterious island, unexplored and untamed! Explore the many territories of this island and collect tickets for your chance to win fantastic treasure! Adventure awaits at the Alliance Open House Demo Night!

We’ve heard that people in this industry like games so, this year, the Open House Demo Night experience will be structured a little differently:

The Demo Hall is arranged into eight (8) territories for you to explore. Each retailer will be provided with a “Passport” upon check-in at registration (Passports will also be available at Demo Night). Inside each passport is a 25-block grid which is divided up among each of the eight territories.

As you complete a demo within each territory, you’ll receive a colored territory sticker for your passport. Collect stickers for each territory in exchange for raffle tickets to win grand prizes.

Each night, whenever you wish, you may submit your Passport for review by one of our travel agents (Alliance employees); they will provide you with one (1) raffle ticket per sticker earned.

Each retailer can earn up to 25 tickets, one (1) ticket per one (1) territory sticker. Explore as much of the island as possible in order to maximize your chances to win!

Turn the page – YOUR QUEST AWAITS!

HOW TO EXCHANGE

STICKERS FOR TICKETS

Each territory is color-coded for your convenience with table runners in the Demo Hall:

SHIPS - GRAY

SURF - BLUE

BEACH – SAND

VILLAGE – PURPLE

JUNGLE - GREEN

VOLCANO - RED

HIDDEN TEMPLE – PINK

OASIS - TEAL


DEMO NIGHT EXHIBITORS

FRIDAY NIGHT SPONSORS

Alderac Entertainment Group ........................ D8, D9

Asmodee North America...... B1-14, C1-4, C11-14, D1-3, D12-14

Arcane Wonders ........................... SPONSOR ROW

Ares Games ...................................................... E9

Atlas Games ..................................................... G6

Avalanche Press ................................................ H1

Bandai ............................................................. G7

Bezier Games ................................................... E3

Brain Games ..................................................... H9

Breaking Games ................................................ H2

Calliope Games ................................................ E8

Capstone Games ............................................... F7

Catalyst Game Labs .......................................... E2

Cheapass Games .............................................. F12

CMON ......................................... SPONSOR ROW

Czech Games Edition ........................................ F10

Daily Magic Games............................................ F8

Devir ................................................................ G8

Elzra ................................................................ G9

Everything Epic Games ..................................... F11

Fireside Games ............................................... G13

Games and Gears ........................................... G14

Games Workshop ........................................ D6, D7

Goodman Games ............................................. G2

Greater Than Games .................................... C5, C6

Green Ronin Publishing ..................................... E14

Greenbrier Games ............................................ G3

HABA Games ................................................... H3

Hub Games Ltd ................................................. H7

Iello ............................................................. D4, D5

IMP - 9th Level Games ....................................... F13

IMP - Green Couch Games ................................ F13

IMP - Jasco Games ............................................ F13

IMP - Level 99 Games ........................................ F14

IMP - Modiphius ................................................ F14

IMP - Van Ryder Games ..................................... F14

Konami Digital Entertainment ............................. H4

Looney Labs .................................................... G11

Mayday Games ............................................................................. E13

Monte Cook Games ...................................................................... H5

Mr. B Games/Forbidden Games.................................................... H10

Myndzei Games ........................................................................... H12

North Star Games ................................................................ D10, D11

Osprey Publishing ......................................................................... E4

Paizo .......................................................................................... E11

Palladium Books ........................................................................... H14

Party People Games ..................................................................... E1

PlayFusion .................................................................................... G1

Pokemon ..................................................................................... E10

Privateer Press ............................................................................... F6

PSI - Adam’s Apple ....................................................................... F1

PSI - Cryptozoic ............................................................................ F1

PSI - Deep Water Games ............................................................... F2

PSI - Formal Ferret ......................................................................... F2

PSI - Indie Boards and Cards ......................................................... F3

PSI - Jellybean Games ................................................................... F3

PSI - NSKN ................................................................................... F4

PSI - Pandasaurus ......................................................................... F4

PSI - Portal Games ........................................................................ F5

PSI - Roxley .................................................................................. F5

Quick Simple Fun .......................................................................... H6

R&R Games .................................................................................. H8

Renegade Game Studios ............................................ SPONSOR ROW

Restoration Games ........................................................................ G4

Smirk and Dagger ........................................................................ H11

Steamforged Games ..................................................................... E5

Steve Jackson Games .................................................................... F9

Stronghold Games ...................................................................... G12

Tasty Minstrel Games ..................................................................... H13

Thames & Kosmos ........................................................................ G10

Ultra Pro ................................................................... SPONSOR ROW

Upper Deck .................................................................................. E6

USAopoly .................................................................................... E12

White Wizard Games ................................................................... G5

Wizards of the Coast .............................................................. C9, C10

WizKids .................................................................................. C7, C8

Wyrd Games ............................................................................... E7


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1. TOLON 614 S Harrison StreetInventive farm-to-table fare & craft cocktails are the draw at this industrial-chic American eatery.

2. FORT WAYNE’S FAMOUS CONEY ISLAND131 W Main StEstablished in 1914, this bustling eatery known for hot dogs also offers burgers, chili & pie.

3. DASH IN 814 S Calhoun StBustling pub/coffeehouse serves breakfast, lunch & dinner plus 23 rotating beers on tap.

4. 816 PINT & SLICE 816 S Calhoun StLocal hangout serving a menu of creative pizzas & craft beers in a laid-back space with couches.

5. THE HOPPY GNOME 203 E Berry StModern, globally inspired eats pair with diverse beers at this casual, contemporary gastropub.

6. JK O’DONNELL’S 121 W Wayne StPub offering beer & scotch, bar bites & soccer on TV amid classic Celtic ambiance.

LOCAL EATS!

7. DOUBLE DRAGON 117 W Wayne StNo-frills, counter-serve Chinese choice with a few tables offering a menu of standard dishes.

8. JIMMY JOHN’S 101 W Wayne StCounter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

9. WINE DOWN 301 W Jefferson Blvd #100New American small plates, rotating wines & cocktails served in chic digs with a spacious patio.

10. O’REILLY’S IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT 301 W Jefferson BlvdLate-night good, happy hour drinks, comfort food.

11. FRESHII 301 W Jefferson BlvdHealth-minded, counter-serve chain offering tossed-to-order salads plus soups, burritos & more.

12. KING GYROS 302 W Jefferson BlvdUnpretentious fast-food restaurant serving pita sandwiches & other classic Greek fare. Cash only.

13. POWERS HAMBURGER RESTAURANT 1402 S Harrison StTiny roadside spot known for slider-style burgers & old-fashioned American comfort bites.

Looking for a good place to eat while at the show? Not sure where the best places are? We’ve got you covered.

Check out the various local hot spots mapped out below - all of which are in walking distance from the

Convention Center and Hilton Downtown Hotel.


SHOW SPECIALS 2018 BUNDLES:

CRYPTOZOIC ENTERTAINMENT• Buy six (6) copies (one case) of DC Spyfall (CZE 01996)

and receive six (6) Retailer-Exclusive Swamp Thing Location Decks for Free (CZE DCSPYSOH18)

GOODMAN GAMES • Fifth Edition Fantasy Starter Set (GMG 5EDOH18)o Original Adventures Reincarnated #1:

Into the Borderlandso Fifth Edition Fantasy #1: Glitterdoom o Fifth Edition Fantasy #2: The Fey Sisters’ Fate o Fifth Edition Fantasy #3: The Pillars of Pelagia o Fifth Edition Fantasy #4: War-Lock o Fifth Edition Fantasy #5:

Into the Dragon’s Maw o Fifth Edition Fantasy #6:

Raiders of the Lost Oasis o Fifth Edition Fantasy #7: Fantastic Encounters o Fifth Edition Fantasy #8: Eye of the Leviathan o Fifth Edition Fantasy #9: The Fallen Temple o Fifth Edition Fantasy #10:

The Castle in the Sky o Fifth Edition Fantasy #11:

The Archmage’s Lost Hideaway o Fifth Edition Fantasy #12:

The Forgotten Hive o Fifth Edition Fantasy #13:

Mystery Beneath the Monastery o Fifth Edition Fantasy #14: Beneath the Keepo Fifth Edition Fantasy #15:

Drowning Caverns of the Fish God

• Dungeon Crawl Classics Starter Set (GMG DCCSMOH18)o Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (Hardback)o Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG (Softcover)o Dungeon Crawl Classics #67:

Sailors on the Starless Sea (Level 0)o Dungeon Crawl Classics #66.5

Doom of the Savage Kings (Level 1)o Dungeon Crawl Classics #93:

Moon-Slaves of the Cannibal Kingdom (Level 2)o Dungeon Crawl Classics #70:

Jewels of the Carnifex (Level 3)o Dungeon Crawl Classics #71: The 13th Skull (Level 4)o Dungeon Crawl Classics #88:

The 998th Conclave of Wizards (Level 5)o Gen Con 2015 Program Guide

(Goodman Games Annual)o Dungeon Crawl Classics 2018 Convention Module:

Tower of the Black Pearl (level 1)o Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG Quick Start Rules

(OGL Fantasy RPG QSR)

GOODMAN GAMES • Dungeon Crawl Classics Line Extension

(GMG DCCLGOH18)o Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG, Slipcover Editiono Dungeon Crawl Classics #68: The People of the Pit o Dungeon Crawl Classics #69: The Emerald Enchanter o Dungeon Crawl Classics #72: Beyond the Black Gate o Dungeon Crawl Classics #75: The Sea Queen Escapeso Dungeon Crawl Classics #76: Colossus, Arise!o Dungeon Crawl Classics #78: Fate’s Fell Hando Dungeon Crawl Classics #79: Frozen in Timeo Dungeon Crawl Classics #80:

Intrigue at the Court of Chaoso Dungeon Crawl Classics #82: Bride of the Black Manseo Dungeon Crawl Classics #85:

The Making of the Ghost Ringo Dungeon Crawl Classics #86: Hole in the Skyo Dungeon Crawl Classics #87:

Against the Atomic Overlordo Dungeon Crawl Classics #91:

Journey to the Center of Aeretho Dungeon Crawl Classics #91.1: The Lost City of Barakoo Dungeon Crawl Classics #91.2: Lairs of Lost Aghartao Dungeon Crawl Classics #93:

Moon-Slaves of the Cannibal Kingdomo Dungeon Crawl Classics #94: Neon Knightso Dungeon Crawl Classics #95: Enter the Dagono Dungeon Crawl Classics #96: The Tower of Faceso Dungeon Crawl Classics #97: The Queen of Elfland’s Sono Dungeon Crawl Classics 2017

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RICHARD ANKNEY — PRODUCTION MANAGERRichard “Big Rick” Ankney is a retired Navy Corpsman, who finds himself working in the industry that 15-years-old Rick would have never imagined he would be a part of! As Production Manager for Game Trade Media and ComicWow, Big Rick’s mission is to bring the world of gaming and comics to an even broader audience!

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DAVE TAYLOR — HOST, GUEST CORRESPONDENTDave Taylor first discovered painting miniatures for tabletop wargames in 1991. Since then he has painted over 10,000 minis of all shapes, sizes, and genres. He now primarily paints miniatures for tabletop wargames, and has recently really enjoyed bring board game minia-tures to life

LEONA CICONE — VIDEO EDITORLeona Cicone works as the video editor for Game Trade Media. She has always enjoyed playing board games with friends, family and strangers. The more people who game, the better!


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