EuroQuest Announcement

Why? Euro Quest provides a competitive forum for the play of popular “European” style boardgames in a focused, in-depth format not available elsewhere. All tournaments will be run to provide multiple opportunities to compete in the same game with a minimum of three preliminary heats preceding the elimination rounds.

Tournaments will include games such as Caylus, Goa, Power Grid, Princes of Florence, Puerto Rico, Ra, Settlers of Catan, St. Petersburg, Thurn & Taxis, and Ticket to Ride, along with the Hot New Game to be announced at the World Boardgaming Championships. A Wild Card event will include 15 games. The first eight are Alhambra, Can't Stop, Carcassonne, Lost Cities, Louis XIV, San Juan, Traumfabrik/Hollywood Blockbuster, and Vegas Showdown. Six more titles will be selected in September. The last Wild Card title, the Hot new Essen game, will be selected on Nov. 1.

BPA plaques will be awarded for each event and best overall individual performance—providing plenty of laurel opportunities for those who want to improve their standings in BPA’s annual Caesar competition.

Open Gaming? Dedicated open gaming space will be provided in the main gaming hall for the duration of the convention. It begins at noon on Friday, Nov. 9, and ends at midnight on Monday, Nov. 12.

Vendors: Games Surplus and Z-Man Games will be on hand with copies of the hottest new Euros fresh from Essen. In addition, Our Game Table will be at EuroQuest on Saturday.

Where? The Days Hotel is located at 9615 Deerco Road, Baltimore, MD 21093. Phone: 800-235-3297 or 410-560-1000. Fax: 410-561-3918. It is off I-83 Exit 17, Padonia Road, about 3 miles south of Hunt Valley. (See map.) It is a half-mile walk from the Light Rail connection to BWI Airport, 4 blocks from Timonium Fairgrounds station, and BWI Airport Shuttle is available.

EuroQuest offers a convention special discounted rate of $79 per night, plus applicable taxes, until Nov. 1 or our room block sells out, whichever occurs first. (Regular weekend rates are $99 per night, plus applicable taxes.) Mention "Euro Quest" when reserving your room. Room options include one king or two queen size beds with up to four persons per room. Reservations must be received no later than Nov. 1. (Note that Days Hotel usually sells out prior to the deadline during EuroQuest week.) Room rate includes daily continental breakfast served from 6:30AM-9:30AM on second floor. Chili's restaurant is attached to the hotel and is open for lunch and dinner.

When? Open gaming starts at noon on Fri., Nov. 9, and ends at 6 pm on Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 (at least that's when the main game collection is going home!). Tournaments begin 3 pm on Friday and continue thru 3 pm on Monday.

Pre-Registration? Pre-registration is due by Thurs., Nov. 1. All BPA members and Sustaining Members of GCOM who pre-register by Nov. 1, 2007, are eligible for a $10 discount off the full four-day admission price. Price for all four days is $40. For any one day, the price is $15. Children 12 and under may play in the open gaming area for free when accompanied by a paying adult. Admission is not refundable and non-transferrable. Submit the preregistration form and a check to BPA, 1541 Redfield Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015.

Registration at the Door? Price for all four days is $50. For any one day, the price is $20. Children 12 and under may play in the open gaming area for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

Refunds? The Euro Quest pre-registration fee is a discounted rate extended in exchange for a guarantee to attend. As such, no refunds are allowed.

Want More Information? Please visit the GCOM website for the latest updated information about this event as it becomes available.

Anyone seeking roommates or carpools should notify Don Greenwood at doncon99@toad.net, who will notify other attendees.