2019-05-01_Games_World_of_Puzzles

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WHEN: May 24–26, 2019
WHERE: Hyatt Regency Minneapolis;
Minneapolis, MN
DETAILS: This con provides a safe and fun
place to make friends with people who share
similar interests. Anime fans will get together
for “an epic three-day celebration of anime,
video games, and music in Minneapolis.”
You can cosplay (optional); attend dances,
concerts, and contests; play video games;
and shop for anime merchandise. Autograph
sessions and entertaining panels will also
be featured.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.animinneapolis.com

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WHEN: May 16–19, 2019
WHERE: St. Charles Convention
Center; St. Charles, MO
DETAILS: Geekway boasts “Four Days of
Peace, Love, and Board Games!” Attendees
can visit the game library and participate in
open gaming the whole time, or they may
sample the scheduled and informal events.
Special Geekway events include a Game De-
sign Contest and Play and Win, which gives
players a chance to win a copy of a game
they enjoyed at the con.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.geekwaytothewest.com

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WHEN: May 23–26, 2019
WHERE: Georgia World Congress
Center; Atlanta, GA
DETAILS: This rapidly growing con brings
together fans of Japanese anime, American
animation, comics, and tabletop and video
gaming to celebrate their passion over four
days. Costumes and cosplay are encour-
aged. Attendees can browse the huge exhibi-
tors’ hall and meet the talented people behind
their favorite shows, comics, and games.
FOR MORE INFO: http://www.momocon.com

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WHEN: May 24–27, 2019

WHERE: Hyatt Regency DFW Airport; Dallas, TX

DETAILS: Come and enjoy the vast game

library at BGG.CON, the annual spring gather-

ing sponsored by BoardGameGeek. Attend-

ees can borrow games and try them out in

the open gaming area. There are also special

rooms where new games will be taught, as

well as events such as tournaments and

puzzle hunts. Bring the whole family—this

event offers kids’ activity areas for all ages!

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.boardgamegeek.com

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WHEN: May 11, 2019

WHERE: O. Henry Museum; Austin, TX

DETAILS: Details: This annual spoken word

competition takes place every May. Pun-

sters compete in one or both of two areas:

Punniest of Show, in which participants de-

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prepared piece; and PunSlingers, in which

contestants go head-to-head in bouts of

spontaneous punning on a randomly chosen

theme. A panel of judges decides the winners.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.punoff.com

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WHEN: May 25–27, 2019

WHERE: Honors Bridge Club; New York, NY

DETAILS: This NASPA-rated Scrabble tour-

nament takes place over Memorial Day

Weekend; both TWL and Collins are offered.

The 16-game main event will take place

on Saturday and Sunday; with an optional

7-game event on Monday. There will be cash

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other cash awards. The entry fee includes

breakfast and a lunch buffet.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.cross-tables.com

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WHEN: May 18

& 19, 2019

WHERE: Holiday Inn

St. Petersburg North/

Clearwater: Clearwater, FL

DETAILS: The Florida nonprofit Gamers on

the Edge and presents this “great tournament

and great cause.” The event brings together

some of the top players in the southeast U.S.

to compete against each other and raise funds

for Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

Spectators are welcome. Gamers on the Edge

has donated more than $60,000 to children’s

hospitals and maintains game rooms and

consoles at All Children’s Hospital.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.smash.gg/4TheKids

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WHEN: May 23–27, 2019

WHERE: Hyatt Regency/Crowne

Plaza SFO; Burlingame, CA

DETAILS: This “Khan of Cons” enters its 19th

year, with an emphasis on bringing attendees

together via “hobby games” such as tabletop

games, RPGs, CCGs, and more. Special

programs for teens and youngsters will be of-

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podcasts, sessions on painting miniatures,

and a “War College” for wargamers.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.kublacon.com

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WHEN: May 16–19, 2019

WHERE: Stevensville, MI

DETAILS: Enjoy beautiful west Michigan dur-

ing your extended stay for these tournaments.

In addition to competing in two full tourna-

ments (two main events and two consolation

events, plus satellite events), participants can

relax in the evenings watching the gorgeous

sunsets over Lake Michigan, just a few min-

utes from the playing site. You will quickly see

why west Michigan and the Lake Michigan

shoreline are such popular visitor attractions

throughout the year!

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.cribbage.org/sched

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WHEN: May 19, 2019

WHERE: J’s Crab Shack; Hartford, CT

DETAILS: Play in one of the oldest tourna-

ments in the American Cribbage Congress!

The main event is 12 games, followed by a

nine-game consolation event. The one-day

format makes it great for players new to

tournament play. Note: Pre-registration no

later than May 13 is required. Contact the

tournament director for details.

FOR MORE INFO: http://www.cribbage.org/sched

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