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The Boardgame Players Association and Games Club of Maryland proudly present
EURO QUEST VIII
A European-Style Gaming Conference
November, 4 - 7, 2010
Hilton Pikesville
1726 Reisterstown Road
Pikesville, Maryland 21208
     
What?
Euro Quest is a unique blend of tournaments and open gaming.

Why?
Euro Quest will provide a competitive forum for the play of popular "European" style boardgames in a focused, in-depth format not available elsewhere. All tournaments will be run to provide multiple opportunities to compete in the same game with a minimum of three preliminary heats preceeding the elimination rounds.

Tournaments
Up to 12 different main event tournaments will run from 3 pm Thurs., Nov. 4, through 3 pm on Sun., Nov. 7. Tournaments are expected to include (subject to GM commitment) Agricola, Dominion, Power Grid, Princes of Florence, Puerto Rico, Ra, Race for the Galaxy, St. Petersburg, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Thurn und Taxis, and a HOT new game to be announced during summer 2010.

Wild Card Event: Up to 15 different titles in a unique, free-form format. Games likely to be included for 2010 are Alhambra, Can't Stop, Dominion, Endeavor, Lost Cities, Roll through the Ages, San Juan, Stone Age, Vegas Showdown, Yspahan, along with several new titles and a Comeback Game along with a Hot New Essen game to be named by Oct. 30, 2010.

BPA plaques will be awarded for each event - providing plenty of laurel opportunities for those who want to improve their standings in BPA's annual Caesar competition.

Open Gaming
Dedicated open gaming space will be provided in the main gaming hall during the entire duration of the convention, featuring the Euro Quest Game Library.

Due to our spacious new location, more dedicated space will be provided for open gaming in the main gaming hall during the entire duration of the convention from noon on Thurs., Nov. 4, through 10 pm on Sun., Nov. 7.

     
Where?
In 2010, Euro Quest moves to the Hilton Pikesville, 1726 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD. 21208. Phone: 800-283-0333 or 410-653-1100. It is off I-695 Exit 20, Reisterstown Rd. Route 140 East. See map for location details. Accessible to Baltimore Metro Subway, Old Court Station. Hotel shuttle to subway station available. A special rate of $99 per night has been obtained for Euro Quest Attendees. Rates are $109 for triple occupancy and $119 for quad. Please mention Euro Quest to obtain the special rate and to add to our group's room count. Room options include one king or two double beds. Non Group room rates are $139.00 or more plus tax. Room reservations must be received by Fri., Oct. 22, 2010 to be guaranteed the special group rates.
     
When?
Open Gaming starts at noon on Thurs., Nov. 4 and runs through 10 pm on Sun., Nov. 7, 2010. Tournaments run from 3 pm on Thurs., Nov. 4 through 3 pm on Sun., Nov. 7.

Concessions
Free food and beverages (beyond water stations) will not be provided by GCOM. The Hilton will be offering food and beverage concession service during convention hours. The hotel also provides food and beverages at a restaurant and bar area at the hotel, see website for details. Additionally, there are several low-cost food options available within five minutes of the convention location.

Pre-Registration
Pre-registration deadline: Friday, October 22, 2010.
All four days: $40. Any one day: $15.
Kids twelve and under: Free registration for open gaming only with a paying adult.

To pre-register, print out this page or use the form here, complete the form, and send it with your check made payable to BPA to
BPA, 1541 Redfield Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015

Name ___________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________

City __________________________________ State ____________ ZIP _____

Country ______________

Email ___________________________________________________________

[    ] Admission: $40 (if received by the Oct. 22 deadline; $50 thereafter)

[    ] One Day Registration: $15 per day (if received by Oct. 22; $20/day thereafter). Please specify which day: ___________________

For more information about the Boardgame Players Association, see www.boardgamers.org .

Registration at the Door
  • All four days - $50.00
  • Any one day: $20.
Children 12 and under may play in the open gaming area for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Refunds: The Euro Quest pre-registration fee is a discounted rate extended in exchange for a guarantee to attend. As such, no refunds are allowed.

Vendors At Euro Quest VIII
Several vendors will be on hand Friday through Sunday. Check the website for updates as they become available.

For More Information
For more information, you may contact John Weber, Michele Mazzola, or BPA President Don Greenwood.
EuroQuest is an official event of the Boardgame Players Association ("BPA"). For more information about the BPA, see www.boardgamers.org