Event Description: Eye of the Idol is the first adventure in the Cursed Blue cycle that spans almost 400 years.

You are attendants, employees and henchman of Jean Baptiste Tavernier, the geographer and gem merchant. In 1621, Tavernier takes sick on a sea voyage from Hyderabad, India to Pegu, Mynamar. The characters must negotiate the savage city and its ruthless inhabitants in search of gemstones for Tavernier\'s collection. 

Grim Tales is a d20 game built from d20 Modern and meant to be a low-magic, high-action RPG set in any era. Think Princess of Mars, League of Extraordinary Gentleman, Conan, and the like. If you are familiar with d20 Modern, you are familiar with Grim Tales. All characters will be provided. 

Minimum Number of Players: 4
Maximum Number of Players: 6
Rules: Grim Tales
Preferred Experience: Some Experience

Game Host: Paul Wolfe

BG01-M
Screwloose Games Playtest
Type of Event: Board Game

Screwloose Games is new company based here in Austin. They are working on several new games. The format is fun, fast, and economically priced games. Players will have several games to choose from during the session and multiple games will be played. Those players who fill out playtest evaluation forms will be eligible for a $20 gift certificate to Great Hall Games, chosen by random drawing, once per session (3 sessions in all).

Big Rig: A board game of trucking and commerce.
Dead Aim: a high speed, co-op, zombie-blastin' card game.
1491: a wacky "'bid and bluff" game of exploration

Minimum Number of Players: 3
Maximum Number of Players: 8
Rules Used: Rules are included with each game and will be provided at the table.
Preferred Experiencel: No Experience Needed
Alternate Times: BG01-F BG01-A

Game Host: Mark Kreitler

BG02-M
Hunting Party
Type of Event: Board Game

Event Description: See how Hunting Party uses Fantasy to revitalize Strategic Gaming at Millennium 8.  At the Seaborn Game's booth, you can see how Hunting Party allows players to build a party of the destined Guide, Seeker, and Fighter from 36 unique characters.  Experience Hunting Party in the gaming area with experts ready to explain the strategic elements of Utilization, Psychology, Planning, and Multiple Build Paths. 

Minimum Number of Players: 2
Maximum Number of Players: 5
Rules: Standard
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed
Alternate Times: BG02-F BG02-A BG02-E BG02-MID BG02-U

Game Host: Chris Christenson

BG04-M
Diplomacy
Type of Event: Board Game

Event Description: The classic game of negotiation, intrigue, and back-stabbing, set in the Europe of 1900. 

Minimum Number of Players: 4
Maximum Number of Players: 7
Rules: Standard
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed

Game Host: Jeff Johannigman

BT02-M
Classic BattleTech Open
Type of Event: Classical Battletech Tournament

Event Description: The Classic Battletech Open is a three round tournament designed to determine the “best” overall player. This player should be able to succeed regardless of unit type or technology base. During each round, a player will control a lance of four different Classic Battletech units. Each player determines the exact composition of his forces. For a complete description, click here.

Schedule: Saturday - Round One: 9:00 am   Round Two: 1:30 pm   Round Three:  7:00 pm

Minimum Number of Players: 1
Maximum Number of Players: unlimited
Rules Used: All Classic BattleTech tournaments will be fought using the Level 2 rules published in the Revised BattleTech Master Rules™ as well as any additions posted on www.classicbattletech.com.
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed

Alternate Times: BT01-F  BT03-A

Game Host: CBT Coordinator

CG02-M
Dino Hunt!
Type of Event: Card Game

Event Description: Travel through time, visiting the different eras where the dinosaurs lived, to capture them for your modern-day zoo. But the other players have cards that can make your hunt harder - and watch out for that charging T. Rex!  Dino Hunt is a family game for two or more players, age 8 and up. Simple to learn and easy to play, Dino Hunt carries the Dinosaur Society Seal of Approval - all dinosaur information and art in the game conforms to current scientific knowledge. 

Minimum Number of Players: 2
Maximum Number of Players: 8
Rules: Dino Hunt by Steve Jackson Games
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed
Alternate Times: CG02-U

Game Host: Steven Varner

DBM01-M
DBM Tournament
Type of Event: DBM Tournament

Event Description: DBM tournament. 400 AP (two lists using the same army, same year, same geographic region, same general).  For a complete description, click here.

Schedule:  Saturday: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 9:30pm  Sunday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Minimum Number of Players: 6
Maximum Number of Players: 20
Rules: DBM 3.1 -  Army Books 1- 4, 2^nd edition.
Preferred Experience: Previous Experience Needed

Game Host: Mark Reed  (DBM coordinator)

WH01-M
WarHammer Fantasy Battle Tournament
Type of Event: Fantasy Miniature Tournament

Event Description: 2250 point army – standard army building rules – 2 hour games – 3 games total – awards presented

Schedule: Saturday - Start:  9:00 am   Round One: 10:00 am   Round Two: 2:00 pm   Round Three:  4:15 pm
Refer to Tournament page for detailed schedule

Minimum Number of Players: 1
Maximum Number of Players: unlimited
Rules Used: Warhammer Fantasy Battles

Game Host: Central Command Games

MN04-M
The Lost City of the Dead - Colonial Africa Battle - Sold Out
Type of Event: Historical Miniatures

Event Description: Somewhere up the farthest reaches of the Nile an ancient city has been swallowed by time. Only the rumor of a fabulous treasure and terrible peril reaches European ears, but it is enough to launch an Anglo-French expedition in search of the lost metropolis. The column of soldiers is shadowed by hostile tribesmen. Who will gain the prize?

Minimum Number of Players: 2
Maximum Number of Players: 4
Rules Used: The Sword and the Flame (3rd edition)
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed
Alternate Times: MN04-A

  Game Host: Kevin Hendryx

MN05-M
Battle of Seven Pines - American Civl War
Type of Event: Historical Miniatures

Event Description: May 31, 1862. The Union Army, under the command of Major-General McClellan, has split its forces across the usually tranquil Chickahominy River while advancing to capture Richmond. Unfortunately for McClellan, a sudden, heavy rain has swollen the river and split the army in two. Seizing on the opportunity to defeat his enemy in detail, General Johnson, commander of the Confederate Army, launches an elaborate attack designed to converge on the Union forces in the vicinity of Seven Pines and destroy them before McClellan can reinforce his position.

This game will be played with 28mm miniatures on a ground scale of roughly 1" = 20 yards. It will attempt to recreate some of the critical fighting on the first day of the Battle of Seven Pines, specifically the initial attack of D.H. Hill's division against elements of Keyes' corps west of the Seven Pines crossroad.

Minimum Number of Players: 6
Maximum Number of Players: 11
Rules Used: Johnny Reb
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed
Alternate Times: MN05-A

  Game Host: Jason Olson

MN06-M
The Magnificent Three- Wild West Skirmish
Type of Event: Historical Miniatures

Event Description: Old Sheriff Dawson is powerless to protect Cowtown from the evil El Guano and his goons. He's hit the bottle one too many times-- his hands are shaky. The good citizens of Cowtown have hired out some real, bona-fide shootists to save their bacon. The entire cast of charectors is back after missing last year!

Ewaaah-no!!!! I'm-a calling yew a dirty yaller dawg!!! Come on out hyer and slap leathah!!!! And so the game begins.

Everything is provided just bring yourself!

Minimum Number of Players: 4
Maximum Number of Players: 6Rules Used: The Rules With No Name (Modified)
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed

Game Host: Brett Glover

MN18-M
Trouble in Bio Lab 7
Type of Event: SciFi Miniatures

Event Description: The super-secret Imperial installation, BIO LAB 7, has sent out a distress call that 'specimens' were loose and a company of Space Marines were needed to contain them. There will be a large reward for information retrieved. Bring up to 250 points of painted figures with at least one Troop or Elite choice. No special characters, cavalry, vehicles or Tyranids. Figures will be available also.

Minimum Number of Players: 6
Maximum Number of Players: 10Rules: Games Workshop-Warhammer 40,000
Preferred Experience: Some Experience Preferred
Alternate Times: MN18-F

Game Host: Mike McGrail

MN22-M
Where's the BUFF
Type of Event: Historical Miniatures

Event Description: North Africa, 1978

An American B-52 has suffered a navigational error and wandered over Libyan airspace. The BUFF has discovered the error and turned for home, but Libyan fighters are inbound and the Navy has sent in some Phantoms to save the Air Force bomber. The naval aviators have the BUFF on radar when the bomber reports SAMs inbound and the radar goes white... 

Air to air combat in the jet age using 1:300 miniatures. Phantoms rules are based on Avalon Hill\'s Mustangs and capture the feel of air combat in a fun and playable game.

Children 12 and over welcome with adult supervision.

Minimum Number of Players: 3
Maximum Number of Players: 8
Rules: Phantoms
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed

  Game Host: Brian Cantwell

MN26-M
A Sunny Day in 12 Group: August 1940
Type of Event: Historical Miniatures

Event Description: 1/300 scale WW2 Aircraft using 'Bag the Hun' from Too Fat Lardies (http://www.toofatlardies.co.uk/)

Lead a squadron of Me-110 'Destroyer' fighters in protecting a bombers raiding a strategic target or fly as one of 'The Few' to protect King and Country.

Minimum Number of Players: 2
Maximum Number of Players: 6
Rules: Bag the Hun
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed

Game Host: Patrick Smyrl

MN29-M
Star Wars: Take the Tower
Type of Event: SciFi Miniatures

Event Description: While the little known Death Star was still under construction, the fledgling Rebel Alliance was attempting to grab any foothold in their battle against the Empire. The Empire on the other hand was trying to thwart every avenue the Rebellion took. Take the Old Republic Communications Tower and seize the day!

Minimum Number of Players: 2
Maximum Number of Players: 6Rules Used: Star Wars Miniatures Battles by West End Games
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed
Alternate Times: MN13-E MN13-U

Game Host: David O. Little

MN34-M
Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game - Battle Companies
Type of Event: Fantasy Miniatures

Event Description: This is a variant of the Games Workshop� Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game�. Using several small "Battle Companies", allies on the Good side will fight allied companies on the Evil side, a battle will rage for four hours. As companies become ineffective, fresh units will be fed into the fray. Each hour, new players who have registered to participate will have the opportunity to replace players of the previous hour. No prior knowledge of the rules is required and all figures will be supplied. The game is really four, one-hour slots, although players may stay longer.

Minimum Number of Players: 2
Maximum Number of Players: 8
Rules Used: Lord of the Rings Strategy Battle Game - Battle Companies
Preferred Experience: none

Game Host: Ed Youngstrom

MN38-M
Engage the Enemy More Closely...
Type of Event: Historical Miniatures

Event Description: Britain's ringing victory of the Napoleonic Wars at sea was the Battle of Trafalgar, fought off the southwest coast of Spain on October 21, 1805. Twenty-seven line-of-battle ships under the command of Admiral Lord Nelson decisively engaged and smashed a larger force of 33 French and Spanish ships under the command of France's Admiral de Villeneuve. It forever ended Napoleon's dream of an invasion of England and established the Royal Navy's near-monopoly on global sea-power for the next century. This game will be a decidedly lighter treatment of the battle using a modification of Kevin Dunn's 'Damn Monitors Again' tabletop naval rules. Beginners (and grognards looking for a break between heavier sessions) are encouraged to play.

Minimum Number of Players: 4
Maximum Number of Players: 12
Rules Used: 'Damn Monitors Again' modified for Age of Sail
Preferred Experience:  none
Alternate Times: MN38-F MN38-E

Game Host: Brady Severns

MN39-M
Death in the Ruins
Type of Event: Historical Miniature

Event Description: WWII skirmish action on the eastern front. Come command one of the squads fighting for possession of the remains of the town of Bugnek. It may be only a smoking pile of rubble, but it's YOUR smoking pile of rubble! 

Minimum Number of Players: 2
Maximum Number of Players: 8
Rules Used: Beer and Pretzel Skirmish
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed

Alternate Times: MN39-A 

Game Host: Fred Brannan

MN40-M
Hormigas! - Sold Out
Type of Event: SciFi Miniature

Event Description: A Sci-Fi Channel Exclusive: The sleepy little island of Cayo Bueno is under attack! Pirates lurk offshore, bloodthirsty natives in the jungles, and now, SOMETHING ELSE is out there - if only the sentries would last long enough to report... Players will lead bands of (28mm) Spanish troops, Pirates, or unfriendly Natives in skirmishes against the others and the ants*. No experience required whatsoever. Like most Sci-Fi Channel type scenarios, we've already made it ridiculous, so please ham it up as much as possible. * Like many recent Sci-Fi Channel movies, in this game you'll face not only normal B-movie opponents but also invasion by hordes of unlikely (and not terribly realistic) Giant Insects, in this case, it\'s Giant Ants! All the fun of watching TV, without the bad CGI...

Minimum Number of Players: 3
Maximum Number of Players: 9
Rules Used: Two Hour Wargames 'All Things Zombies' modified
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed

Game Host: Alex Hazlett

MN45-M
Clay-O-Rama
Type of Event: Fantasy Miniatures

Event Description: Do you have what it takes to survive in the harsh world of Claydonia?!  Come build the Ultimate Claydonian and then send it into battle to kick the clay out of everything in its Way!  It’s a last man standing, sudden death match where only one Claydonian will be walking out alive!

Minimum Number of Players: 2
Maximum Number of Players: 6
Rules Used: Clay-O-Rama rules will be provided
Preferred Experience: No Experience Needed
Alternate Times: MN45-A 

Game Host:  Will Broderick

MN47-M
Retreat from Pleasantville 3K
Type of Event: SciFi Miniatures

Event Description: Aliens have breached the sector's defensive perimeter and it's time to escort the citizens out of town. Of course, the road to safety is not clear, so will the evacuation be orderly, or will it degenerate into every man for himself ? 25mm game. Fast moving rules with lots of 'chrome'.

Minimum Number of Players: 2
Maximum Number of Players: 8
Rules Used: modified Memoir 44
Preferred Experience:  No Experience Necessary
Alternate Times: MN47-A 

Game Host: Ray Kunstmanas

MN50-M
Up the Nile - 1890
Type of Event: Hostorial Miniatures

Event Description: British intelligence was alarmed to discover a large number of German 'tourists' recently swarming around Cairo, all young, healthy males who appeared to be most uncomfortable in their civilian clothing. This at the same time that the city was awash with native rumours of a newly-discovered temple somewhere up the Nile containing some sort of magical jewel.

So when the German tourists boarded a rented steamer late one night and disappeared, there was nothing for it but to send someone to keep a watchful eye on Chancellor Bismarck's boyos.  Unfortunately, what with the increased Madhist activity of late, there weren't many soldiers available for nanny duty. Still, a small force has been dispatched upriver under the command of the intrepid explorer, Capt. Fitz-Percy, with orders to thwart the Teutonic treachery, whatever it may be. 

Minimum Number of Players: 2
Maximum Number of Players: 6
Rules Used: Gaslight
Preferred Experience:  No Experience Necessary

Game Host: Wayne Hill