The Theme for 2012 is Flames Across the Border

The latest schedule (Adobe pdf) Updated: 2012-02-15

The online schedule will reflect the most up-to-date information available about each event. Attendees are encouraged to check the online schedule regularly, and to confirm the information regarding any events they wish to pre-register for. For the rest of the schedule info click here.

HOW TO READ THE SCHEDULE:

CanGames game codes are five-digit codes – take for example B872C.

1. The first letter is the game genre (in this example B):
   • B for board games
   • C for children’s games
   • M for miniatures games
   • R for role-playing games
   • T for CanGames’ Traditions
   • Y for youths’ games
2. The first digit (in this example 8) is the time slot in which the game starts.
   1. Friday afternoon (2-6 p.m.)
   2. Friday evening (7-11 p.m.)
   3. Saturday morning (9-1 p.m.)
   4. Saturday afternoon (2-6 p.m.)
   5. Saturday evening (7-11 p.m.)
   6. Sunday morning (9-1 p.m.)
   7. Sunday afternoon (2-6 p.m.)
   8. Sunday evening (7-11 p.m.)
3. The next two digits (in this example 72) are a game code used to identify the event. If the same game runs in several time slots, it will be given the same game code in each slot. (If it is a short game that runs several times in the same time-slot, each running has a different game code.)
4. The second letter indicates the type of prize being offered (in this example C):
   • C for certificate
   • T for trophy
   • N for none (the game is a demonstration)
   • X means the event is a multi-stage tournament and the prize is awarded only after all the stages are completed.
   • Events listed in RED have been cancelled.
   • Events listed in GREEN are recent additions or events that have been moved or modified.
   • Events listed in BLUE are FULL or otherwise NOT AVAILABLE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION

LEVEL indicates the level of play:

• Beginner: No knowledge of rules or genre necessary
• Intermediate: Some knowledge of rules an advantage; familiarity with genre necessary
• Advanced: Players must know the basic rules of the game

TITLE indicates the game title (duh) and the table code in parentheses (that’s a bracket, eh?).

DESCRIPTION indicates the game’s rules system or name, the GM’s name, number of players, a brief description of the event, and the end time. The GM’s club affiliation and any prize support is also be indicated, if applicable.

AGAIN indicates by a Y or N if an event will run multiple times during the convention.

Most games run for 4 hours, but games can be shorter or longer. Some games are part of larger tournaments running in several gaming slots. When the schedule is published, please ensure that the games you choose do not overlap.

TYPES OF GAMES

At CanGames, we strive to offer variety.

• Board Games We run more traditional fare as well as some of the newer games out there.
• CanGames Traditions It’s hard to imagine CanGames without certain fixtures such as Chariots and Gladiatorials. These games have been with us since the early days of the con, and we consider them to be Traditions.
• Children's Games Bring your children aged 8 to 12 to the con on Saturday and we will keep them playing from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. This is a service for registered attendees only. At this age, the children know how to read and can get more out of the games they play. CanGames' staff reserve the right to bring a disruptive child back to his or her parent's game table.
• Fantasy and Sci-Fi Miniatures Games Warhammer, Mordheim, and D and D Miniatures have all been offered in past years.
• Historical Miniatures Games It's hard to think of a gaming convention without including the patriarch of modern gaming. We offer games in a variety of systems as well as time periods.
• Role Playing Games We encourage Game Masters to have original plots. The games you play at CanGames are rarely seen anywhere else.
• Youths’ Games Youth games are reserved for 13-18 year olds. Youths can also play in games available for adults.