Boardgame Players Association

Welcome to the Boardgame Players Association
- A worldwide group of board game enthusiasts -

Latest News
As of Jan. 20, 2012

Congratulations to Larry Lingle, Sportsman of the Year!
Countdown to WAM 2012!
Find which Trials made the list for 2012.
Which events need a GM for WBC 2012?
Who were 2011 BPA patrons?
Nominate someone for the Board of Directors.
Join BPA TODAY for discounts on WBC admission.
Get excited for WBC reading last year's Event Reports.
Take a look at the 2010-2011 Yearbook.
Check the BPA calendar for PBEM starts.
Read the January Newsletter.

Shortcuts:
World Boardgaming Championships
Specialty Gaming Events
Links & Miscellaneous

WBC 2011 Vendors & Exhibitors

About the BPA

BPA Event Calendar:

The Boardgame Players Association is a non-profit corporation established to support the shared interests of board game players everywhere. The BPA wishes to serve as a portal for boardgamers to enjoy their favorite games. If you enjoy historical simulation games, euro games, racing games, train games, any type of board game, you’ll find thousands of people here that share your interests. We sponsor annual tournaments, organize play-by-email games, and help establish global player ratings.

Newsletters | The Tenth Seat (FAQs)
Board of Directors | Board Nomination Form | Ballot
BPA Membership Application | BPA Patrons List | Memorials
BPA Terms and Conditions of Membership | Membership Responsibilities
Weapons & Uniforms Policy
BPA Event Calendar | Donate to the BPA | Join the Mailing List
World Boardgaming Championships | EuroQuest | WAM | PBEM
Other Specialty Gaming Events
Boardgaming Web Links | Public Relations

BPA Archives

Printed Yearbook 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007
Tournament Results 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
History/Top Centurions 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 Pre-1999
WBC Event Reports 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Caesar/Consul Awards 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Sportsmanship Awards 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Top GM Awards 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Teams History 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Team Champions 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Trial Ballot Results 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Auction Sales 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Candid Photo Page 2007 2006 2005
Publicity/Press 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Seminar Presentations 2007
Schedule/Programs 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Patrons/Members 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

World Boardgaming Championships^®
- Where boardgamers come first -

What Is the WBC?

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The BPA’s largest event is the annual World Boardgaming Championships^® (WBC) where about 1,500 people from around the world compete to be named champion of their favorite games. By vote, BPA members select the 100 or so games (the “Century Group”) in which competitions are scheduled.

You need not be an expert player. While some WBC gaming events are for experienced players, many are designed for beginners or are coached for first-time players. We hope you can participate!

Laurels | Medals | Boardmasters | Games played at WBCs
Team Tournament Champions (with Team Logos)
Caesar and Consul Awards | GM of the Year | History
Sportsmanship Award | Hobby Service Awards
Director's Chair | GM Guide | Key to Symbols

2012 WBC

July 30-Aug. 5, 2012
(with associated pre-cons the preceeding weekend)
Lancaster Host
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Considering Attending?

FAQ’s | Primer | Overview
Three Questions | Video Introduction
Ways to Avoid Sharks (Unhappiness) at WBC
Convention Statistics | All Tournament Events
Advice | First Timer’s Report | Veteran's Advice
Hotel & Transportation Info | Juniors Program
Press/Blog Coverage | Press Release | Publicity
Preliminary Events List (Orphans) [1/19/12]

Get Involved

JOIN the BPA (get discounts on BPA-sponsored event admissions, participate in PBEM tournaments)
Become an Exhibitor | Advertiser | Vendor
Be a GM or an Assistant GM | Offer a Seminar
Volunteer to help with Juniors events
Contact the Convention Director to help in some other way

2011 WBC

Aug. 1 to 7, 2011
Lancaster Host
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Press/Blog Coverage | Publicity
Program | Event Previews | Pre-Registration List
Requiem | Champs | Event Reports
Teams | Team Tournament Results
Game Library Inventory
Auction Sales

Future WBCs

Lancaster Host
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Make room in your summer schedule for the years ahead! The member survey result was an overwhelming endorsement of Lancaster Host as the home of WBC through 2015.

July 29-Aug 4, 2013 with Associated Pre-Cons the preceding weekend.
Aug 4-10, 2014 with Associated Pre-Cons the preceding weekend.
Aug 3-9, 2015 with Associated Pre-Cons the preceding weekend.

GM Tools

GM Guidelines
GM Qualifications
Event Submission Form
Event Results (Entry List/Winners Claim) Form (.xls; download PDF version)

Specialty Gaming Events

EuroQuest

EuroQuest 2011 was Nov. 3-6, 2011, at the Hilton Pikesville in Pikesville, MD
Eric Haas' photos from 2011 2010 2009. See the winners from 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006.
Read after-action reports from 2003-2008.

Winter Activation Meeting

WAM X is Jan. 26-29, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Timonium, MD
Results from 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

AOR & MFD

Enlightenment results from 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999

Napoleonic Wars

Waterloo results from 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

Breakout Normandy

D-Day results from 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

PBeM

The BPA runs events year-round with Play-By-eMail Tournaments for selected games. The tournaments listed below are currently in progress or starting soon. For more PBeM information, visit the BPA PBeM Tournament Page maintained by Hank Burkhalter. If you would like to run a PBEM event, check out the guidelines.

The Russian Campaign '10	Paths of Glory '09
Breakout: Normandy '10	Wilderness War '10
Patton's Relief of Bastogne '09	Great Campaigns of the American Civil War '10
Deluxe Bitter Woods '09	Deluxe Bitter Woods 4th Edition '10
Age of Renaissance '09	Battles of the American Revolution '10
War at Sea '10	Washington's War '10
Squad Leader '09	Manifest Destiny '10
Victory in the Pacific '11	Gettysburg 88 '09
Advanced Civilization '11	Pro Golf '11
Speed Circuit '11	For the People '11
Stone Age '11	March Madness '11

Links & Miscellaneous

Questions

Questions? Email the BPA.
Like to place a banner? Problems with the web site; suggestions? Email the webmaster.

Links

Find the best boardgaming links on the web, including BPA sponsors and vendors, clubs, conventions, and more. Contact the webmaster to exchange links with us.

Online Presence

Read about and make your voice heard on WBC-related discussion boards: Consimworld, Consimworld Social Network, BoardgameGeek Guild, BoardgameGeek Forum, Facebook. Check out discussion about us on the Point2PointSource podcast. Get tweets at

Public Relations

Want to spread the word about WBC, Play By e-Mail tournaments or your favorite speciality convention? Download our Poster or Pre-Registration Flyer. Read a press release. Are you a member of the press interested in running a piece on boardgames or boardgame conventions? Would you like to advertise in our Yearbook/Program? Contact BPA’s Public Relations Director.

Credits

Photos by Debbie Gutermuth, Eric Haas, Kaarin Engelmann, Dave Wong, Charlie Kibler, and Steve Okonski. BPA logo by Mark Simonitch. Search engine and calendar courtesy Master.Com.

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