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What is PretzCon?
PretzCon is a Game Convention
What is a Game Convention?
A game convention is an event where people gather to play games. At a game convention you can play some of your favorite games and you also get the chance to play new games you have never played before.
Games of all types are played at game conventions: board games like Monopoly and Risk; card games like Spades and Uno; dice games like Yahtzee and Farkle; European games like Settlers of Catan and Dominion; role-playing games like Heroes and Dungeons & Dragons; collectible games like Warcraft and Magic; and everything in between!
At gaming conventions several tables are set up, with all sorts of different games available to play throughout the convention. Games with as little as 2 or as great as 20 players. Games where there can only be one winner or games where players have to work together toward a common goal. The games available to play are brought by each event’s organizer, most of whom will also teach you the rules in case you have never played before.
Game conventions are a great way to just come and hang out and have fun playing games with your family, friends, and lots of other people who love to play games.
In fact, PretzCon is not the only game convention in the area, check out the Friends Page to take a look at some of the other game conventions around.
When is PretzCon?
PretzCon is the first full non-holiday weekend in April.
PretzCon 2013 is Friday April 5th, Saturday April 6th, and Sunday April 7th, 2013.
Where is PretzCon?
PretzCon 2013 is at the Comfort Inn & Suites at 72nd & Grover in Omaha, NE
What games are played at a PretzCon?
All sorts of games are played, from Spades to Settlers of Catan, from Apples & Apples to Dungeons & Dragons, from Heroes to Heroscape. Our first convention already had several different events, and next year we plan to expand that list ever further.
Plus there will always be area dedicated to open-gaming where everyone can gather and play whatever they want, whenever they want. Bring you own games, or check out something new from the Game Library.
What’s the Game Library?
At the convention is a library of games that gamers can peruse and check-out a game to play free of charge. If the convention is open, the game library is open.
What else is there going be besides games?
What could you want besides games!? Okay, there are game vendors and other exhibotors, a prize raffle, tournaments and a few non-game events.
What are the convention rules?
- All federal, state and local laws will be obeyed
- No weapons or alcohol allowed in the convention.
- Smoking is only allowed outside in designated areas.
- Registration and other purchases are non-refundable.
- Be respectful to other people.
- Don’t be disruptive.
- Game masters have the final say of who can play in their game.
- Keep volume reasonable to allow nearby gamers to enjoy their games as well.
Where can I get more information / ask questions / get help / offer ideas?
Head on over to the forums. See what’s being discussed, or post your own topic, PretzCon organizers and other gamers are sure to answer and help you out. You can also send an email to the PretzCon staff on the Contact Page.
Who are the people behind PretzCon?
PretzCon is a project of several Omaha-area people known as the "Pretz’s" that share a passion for gaming. Here are just some of the Pretz’s putting this thing together
| Pretz | Stats | Special Equipment | Contact |
| Brandon | Game enthusiast and creator of the Pretzel Logo | Pencil of Charisma | brandon@pretzcon.org |
| Floyd | Game enthusiast and web master | Keyboard of Pressing | floyd@pretzcon.org |
| Geoff | Game enthusiast and public relations | Phone of Dialing | geoff@pretzcon.org |
| Jessy | Game enthusiast and uber-game specialist | Army of Minions | jessy@pretzcon.org |
| "Pretz Mom" | Game enthusiast and matriarch | Diplomatic Immunity | rhonda@pretzcon.org |
| Richelle | Game enthusiast and amateur model | Medallion of Charming | richelle@pretzcon.org |
| Ryan | Game enthusiast and extras organizer | Tongue of Silver | ryan@pretzcon.org |
| Steph | Game enthusiast and rogue agent | Wings of Change | steph@pretzcon.org |
