NAVCON 2008

 

OCOTOBER 11th,  2008

 

American Legion Van Eimeren-Kolonka Post #27,

920 Monroe Ave.,  South Milwaukee, WI  53172

(Located 4 miles east of I-94 between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI *See below for directions*)

 

NAVCON 2008 is the only game convention dedicated to Naval Wargaming.  Open to miniatures, boardgaming, and computer naval simulations, NAVCON 2008 is a unique venue for naval wargamers of all kinds.  Events will include scenarios from the Age of Sail, American Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Modern Era.  Boardgames will be presented under the auspices of the A.R.E.A.

 

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  MARK NIES

 

 

CONVENTION INFORMATION

 

NAVCON 2008 is a one day event.  Doors open at 0800 and close at 2400. 

          Admission: $10 Pre-registration until October 1st; $12 at the door; Students 2 for 1!

         

 

The convention will also host a silent auction, and a video room running classic naval war films.

          For more information on the Silent Auction contact Rick Durand: Rick Durand

 

 

Morning Events:  08:30 – 12:30

 

Event                               Referee                            Rules Set        

Open Boardgaming                                         A.R.E.A.                                                                various

Play your favorite naval boardgames from Avalon Hill, Avalanche Press, and more.  All players will be registered with A.R.E.A. for free!        

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VITP and WAS                                                    A.R.E.A. / Petroski & Knautz                          Victory in the Pacific, War at Sea – Avalon Hill Game Company

The Classic Avalon Hill strategic game titles, run by the experts – The A.R.E.A.!  Come and try the games that have stood the test of time for over 30 years.  Start your climb on the A.R.E.A. ranking ladder – it’s free, it’s fun, and it’s excellent!   

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Afternoon Events: 13:15 – 18:00

 

Event                               Referee                            Rules Set        

Open Boardgaming                                         A.R.E.A.                                                                various

Play your favorite naval boardgames from Avalon Hill, Avalanche Press, and more.  All players will be registered with A.R.E.A. for free!

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VITP and WAS                                                    A.R.E.A. / Petroski & Knautz                          Victory in the Pacific, War at Sea – Avalon Hill Game Company

The Classic Avalon Hill strategic game titles, run by the experts – The A.R.E.A.!  Come and try the games that have stood the test of time for over 30 years.  Start your climb on the A.R.E.A. ranking ladder – it’s free, it’s fun, and it’s excellent!   

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Evening Events: 18:45 – 24:00

 

Event                               Referee                            Rules Set        

Open Boardgaming                                         A.R.E.A.                                                                various

Play your favorite naval boardgames from Avalon Hill, Avalanche Press, and more.  All players will be registered with A.R.E.A. for free!

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VITP and WAS                                                    A.R.E.A. / Petroski & Knautz                          Victory in the Pacific, War at Sea – Avalon Hill Game Company

The Classic Avalon Hill strategic game titles, run by the experts – The A.R.E.A.!  Come and try the games that have stood the test of time for over 30 years.  Start your climb on the A.R.E.A. ranking ladder – it’s free, it’s fun, and it’s excellent!   

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More Events are needed!

Please contact Ron Mazukiewicz if you’d like to run a game: Ron Mazurkiewicz

 

 

*DIRECTIONS TO THE CON:*

Take I-94.

Go South (from Milwaukee) or North (From Chicago)

Take the RAWSON AVE EAST / CR-BB E exit- EXIT 320- toward SOUTH MILWAUKEE.

Turn LEFT (from the North) or RIGHT (from the South) onto CR-BB RAWSON AVE. Continue to follow CR-BB EAST.

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto RAWSON AVE

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto WI-32 / 10TH AVE.

Turn LEFT onto MONROE AVE.

End at 920 Monroe Ave

 

 

 

The original NAVCON was the brainchild of Paul Schindler, who’s dedication and professionalism

left a legacy of great times for the naval fraternity.

Thanks Paul!

 

Last update: 12/24/2007