BOARDGAMECAFE.NET POWER GRID COMPETITION

This is now certain to happen in Mar/Apr. Plugging this here first and will be updating this with more news/updates as we move along.



Inner circle members, pls go to this forum for the planning discussion.

Interested. I just need to learn how to play. http://community.boardgamecafe.net/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

really interesting

I assume calculators will be allowed? http://community.boardgamecafe.net/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/evillook.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

btw just to survey, would u guys want the qualifying legs for this competition to be done on Sat or Sun? Both day will be likely from 2pm onwards.

Sunday! Working on Saturdays. http://community.boardgamecafe.net/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

The format of the tournament is likely to be over 6 qualifier rounds (at different locations) eg Cassian Kitchen, Boardgame Depot, OTK Cheras etc



At each qualifier, we want two winners so depending on how many gamers took part, there'll be one or two rounds. The two winners shud come from one round of 4-6 player session.



The two winners from each of the qualifiers will then meet on FINALS day to compete in a semi-final round (two boards of 6 players) with the three winners from each board advancing to a FINAL board of 6 players.



Prizes for Top Three Finishers. http://community.boardgamecafe.net/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/scarf.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />



[size="3"]what do you think would be a good choice of prize?[/size]





Note: We are still in discussion with Bill Gates to sponsor this and until then, go easy with the prize suggestion. http://community.boardgamecafe.net/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/whistle3.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':whistle3:' />

Really interested but so far away to join. when will the first leg will be held? btw do participants need to sign up here to join it or can register during the competition?



For the prize; i think give more boardgames would be better, this will help promo this activities to others. if gives money; then, it will be spend in other things.

Agree with Snanizan on the prizes:



- Power Grid base game

- Power Grid maps

- Power Grid plant deck



+ Voucher for next board game purchase



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Really interested but so far away to join. when will the first leg will be held? btw do participants need to sign up here to join it or can register during the competition?



For the prize; i think give more boardgames would be better, this will help promo this activities to others. if gives money; then, it will be spend in other things.

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This sounds way better than a cash prize!

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I assume calculators will be allowed? http://community.boardgamecafe.net/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/evillook.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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Yes we'll have calculators on standby....

[quote name='Shanizan' timestamp='1299024447' post='17574']

Really interested but so far away to join. when will the first leg will be held? btw do participants need to sign up here to join it or can register during the competition?

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Ideally registered first to join, but am sure we'll allow walk-in. What's norm is walk-in has a higher registration fee.

[quote name='Shanizan' timestamp='1299024447' post='17574']

For the prize; i think give more boardgames would be better, this will help promo this activities to others. if gives money; then, [color="#ff0000"]it will be spend in other things[/color].

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An absolutely important point!

when's the registration? and how much? http://community.boardgamecafe.net/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

FULL details will be announced this Saturday and registration will be tentatively be RM20 (with a RM20 cash voucher in return so you dun really have a "cost").

http://community.boardgamecafe.net/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/emotion-11.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='[cool]' />  Updated starting post with brochure done by Allen Sam!

Japan/Russia map is so intriguing! I so want to play power grid again. http://community.boardgamecafe.net/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ohyeah.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Blog post made for this tournament...

http://blog.boardgam...rid-tournament/



Registration page for Boardgame Depot created in our Facebook page (click here)

- and registration for Cassian Kitchen Qualifier should be up tomorrow.



Venues confirmed except for Leg #5



1. Boardgame Depot, Bangsar (link) – Mar 13 (Sun) 2 pm

2. Cassian Kitchen, Subang (link) – Mar 20 (Sun) 2 pm

3. Family Boardgame Station, Setapak (link) – Mar 27 (Sun) 2 pm

4. Wolf Game Shop, Petaling Jaya (link) – Apr 3 (Sun) 2 pm

5. *To be confirmed – Apr 10 (Sun) 2 pm

6. Old Town Kopitiam OTK, Cheras (link) – Apr 15 (Fri) 8 pm



FINAL Date not fixed, tentatively it's likely to April 25.