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Old 01-15-2013, 06:25 PM   #1
themonstermaze
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
Default Questions about gaming at conventions...

Hello!

We're planning on adding some gaming elements to our horror-themed convention, and I thought I'd ask experienced gamers "What makes for good gaming at a con"

NOTE: The con isn't primarily a gaming con, but we want to include gaming as a fun side event for our attendees.

Should the con ask previous attendees for game recommendations in advance ? (for some of the old classic games)
OR
Do con attendees generally prefer BRAND NEW GAMES that haven't yet been on the market ?

Is it important to have an "expert supplied by the con" on game rules actually play one game with you to get you up to speed ?
OR
Do you prefer to have the board game set up at a table and you can ask the "expert supplied by the con" questions as needed ?

Do you to prefer to have scheduled tournaments ?
for example: AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY MORNING - ZOMBIE DICE - FIRST PLACE GETS A NEW HEARSE !
OR
Do you prefer to have it free form where you play whenever you feel like showing up to the gaming area ?

Is it important to have the games for sale at the gaming area that are being played ?
OR
Does someone trying to sell games actually distract you from playing the games ?

What is the optimum time for playing a specific game at con ? ( 10 minutes ? 1 hour ? ) I realize that it depends on the game in question, but should we focus on games that are less(or more) involved ?

Generally, do people like to be grouped randomly with strangers ?
(which would help maximize number of players per game)
OR
Prefer only to play games with the people you choose ? (so that certain games may only have two players)

Have you found losing pieces of games to be a huge issue as the con progresses from Thursday through Sunday ?

Does the idea of a "mini museum" of vintage/antique board games under glass interest you ?

Which types of games have been found to be the most "fun" at cons ?
Board ? Dice ? Card ? Other ? A smattering of everything ?

Which tables are the most practical for gaming ?
Round ? Square ? Rectangular ?
(Actually, this question is VERY serious, as table rental rates vary significantly in cost by type for convention owners.)

Any other suggestions on how to make our gaming area successful would be greatly appreciated !
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