On June 25, 2011 (this coming Saturday), The Gaming Library will host a free board game event called Kickstart! at the Jumpstreet Area, 3/F Robinson's Galleria, EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue. If you're near the area and are interested in exploring games and meeting new people also into it, feel free to drop by between 11AM to 8PM.
What is The Gaming Library: The Gaming Library is an online retailer for board games and card games in the Philippines. They are relatively new, but they have quite a reputation for having the best prices anywhere locally. They also take special orders, and you will see that they have an extensive list of games they can order for you.
Aside from their great service, the Gaming Library aims to promote a shared experience for families through gaming. Kids and their parents will find that playing board games, aside from exercising their creativity and intellect, is also a perfect tool to find that common ground between adults and younger people, while having a lot of fun.
You can find out more about the Gaming Library's mission through this link:
What to expect in Kickstart!: Kickstart! is an Open Gaming Meet event. That is, people who are interested can just drop by and join in at any of the available games about to be played. Prior knowledge about the game is not necessary, as each table is headed by someone who will explain the game to everyone. This is generally about having a new experience in playing and interaction.
Some people are concerned about the learning curve of these games. Kickstart! features tried and true games that will be an easy entry for anyone. Also, each game will be scheduled and classified according to their themes and genres, so if you are particularly interested in one or more of these games, simply check the schedule below. Most games have a two-hour allotment, though many of them really plays under that length of time.
Schedule of Activities: Each game is classified according to their genre or theme. For each section, each line contains the title of the game, and the schedule during which you should be present at the particular game table.
Economic Games Table - Economic games involve management of financial resources to make use of it strategically and come out with the most money at the end of the game.
- Container 12noon - 2pm
- Power Grid 2pm - 4pm
- Acquire 4pm - 6pm
- Automobile 6pm - 8pm
Eurogames Table - Eurogames are games that were introduced from Europe, particularly from Germany where gaming is pretty much a way of life. Eurogames usually involve managing resources to build up your score, and are perfect for both kids and not-so-kids-anymore.
- Amun-Re 12noon - 2pm
- Stone Age 2pm - 4pm
- Agricola 4pm - 6pm
- Serenissima 6pm - 8pm
Ameritrash Table - Ameritrash is a game genre that is deep in theme. Many games that were designed in America involves such theme-centric gameplay, and thus the name stuck. Ameritrash invokes a lot of interaction, while the mechanics of the game itself are fairly quick to pick up.
- Last Night on Earth 12noon - 2pm
- Wrath of Ashardalon 2pm - 3pm
- Summmoner Wars 3pm - 4pm
- War of the Ring 4pm - 6pm
- Battlestar Galactica 6pm - 8pm
Gateway Games Table 1 - Gateway games are perfect for people who haven't tried any game before. The rules for the game are pretty easy, the games themselves are substantial but not overly complex. If you are new into the concept of board games or haven't been playing for a while, try one of these games.
- Wacky Wacky West 12noon - 1pm
- Forbidden Island 1pm - 2pm
- 7 Wonders 2pm - 3pm
- Wasabi! 3pm - 4pm
- Ticket to Ride: Europe 4pm - 5pm
- I'm the Boss 5pm - 6pm
- Ingenious 6pm - 7pm
Gateway Games Table 2
- Bohnanza 12noon - 1pm
- Alhambra 1pm - 2pm
- Hive 2pm - 3pm
- Small World 3pm - 5pm
- Ticket to Ride:Europe 5pm - 6pm
- 7 Wonders 6pm - 7pm
Wargames Table - Tabletop war games are the definitive simulation board game genre. They usually present specific moments in history which could be relived in the games. Now, even though the results have been produced and the winning sides chosen in reality, the outcomes of the game may be different. This is much an experience of what we can learn from the choices made before us and what we can change strategically, even if it's only in the confines of the cardboard map.
- Fleets 2025: East China Sea 12noon - 2pm
- Advanced Squad Leader Starter Kit 2pm - 4pm
- Hannibal: Second Punic War 4pm - 6pm
- Waterloo 20 6pm - 8pm
But Wait, There's More. Seriously: Recent announcement in the Facebook event page states that there will be freebies for the participants. That got your attention now, huh?
RSVP in the Facebook Event Page:
Great post bro! Mind if I share it with others?
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Hans
As usual, the wargames table is not listed.
ReplyDeleteSure Hans, you may repost. :)
ReplyDeleteI just copied the original events list at the Tabletopwars Forum. If there is a schedule there for wargames, I'll definitely update this sched. :)