Reception Area

This is your route in and out of the Arena. The front desk area covers: Booking In Desks - where you buy or pick up your Delegate Passes; a Customer Services Desk - to answer any queries you may have (excluding the accommodation - see below) and will also act as a Lost and Found; Game Ticket Sales - where you buy tickets for the games on offer (note that you can only buy two tickets per event) - this position will also have a clear display of ticket status, so you can see if the game you want to play is sold out without having to queue. Also in the Reception area will be the Merchandise Shop for all your Horsemen and Gen Con UK memorabilia. Should you have any issues or questions about the accommodation or the site in general, you should address them directly to Butlins at their own Reception Desk. Be warned, there will be security on the doors twenty-four hours a day� and they will be checking Delegate Passes - no pass, no entry! If you have lost your pass, the Customer Service Desk will be able to provide another one, but there will be a charge�

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RPGA Network

This year at Gen Con UK the RPGA is hosting some cool events! In the Living games arena, Living Greyhawk, Legacy of the Green Regent, Living Force, Living Spycraft, Living Arcanis and Sarbreenar all have a full programme of events. As well as this, why not check out the exciting new setting of Eberron in the D&D Open - the Shards of Eberron - or play in one of the Classics events on offer?

Come and celebrate thirty years of D&D by exploring the depths of two of the most infamous dungeons to ever be built - Castle Greyhawk and Undermountain - or by participating in one of the many premiers spread over the event.

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Roleplaying Games Area

Roleplaying games feature prominently at Gen Con UK as you would imagine. In addition to the usual competitions on offer, including Call of Cthulhu, Team Fun, and Team Serious, we offer our usual wide variety of other Classics games. If you want to try a games system out, or just fancy a change from your usual type of game, come and see what we have to offer.

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MegaDungeon - Survivor

The World Of MegaDungeon - Survivor

In the beginning the Gods of Olde created the universe. From great balls of fire emerged stars and planets as they each moulded their part to reflect themselves. Out of this maelstrom the aspects of alignment grew and it is this reflection of the old gods that is their eternal mark. But the world of MegaDungeon - Survivor was not marked so� it was done on a slightly cheaper special effects budget! Now there is only EVIL and NOT EVIL. You are not evil and must crush the evil that exists in the world. Evil is found everywhere, but mainly (and conveniently) in dungeons. So pick up your weapon of choice and head for those dark corridors and rooms.

There is a whole new world out there just waiting for you to kick down the door, slay the evil monsters and grab the treasure.

See the MegaDungeon - Survivor web page for details of how to build your own hero and to find out more about the world of MegaDungeon - Survivor. Pre-generated characters and character sheets will be available in plentiful supply (as always) on the day.

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Board Games Area

Whether you want to experience driving a formula one car, assume the role of a pirate, invade the moon or just simply race frogs, the board games area is the place to be! A large number of board games (including latest releases) will be freely available for you to simply pick up and play. Seasoned (but approachable!) gamers will be on hand to help assist in learning rules.

Games will be demonstrated throughout each day. Competitions are planned and will be revealed shortly. Whether you have 10 minutes to spare or fancy a 10 hour session - friendly gaming fun is guaranteed.

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Looney Labs

This year, in the Board Games Area, the Mad Lab Rabbits are pleased to be offering a full timetable of fun demo games and events throughout the convention, including themed slots, the first UK UberChrononauts tournament, Icehouse Night - the perfect chance to try out the Origins Award-winning strategy game system, and a Speed Nanofictionary Challenge. Also, as a special this year, we will be running over-sized versions of Martian Chess and Q-Turn on a giant chessboard in the main demo area�and by 'giant', we do mean 'big enough for people to stand on'.

More details on all of the games shown on the provisional timetable can be found on the Looney Labs website at www.looneylabs.com (along with all sorts of fun and odd bits) or post queries to the Gen Con UK forums, where lurking Rabbits will be glad to answer any questions you have.

Come along and try our games - where else can you alter the rules, create a story, change history, challenge the Zen Master, detonate volcanoes, master the elements, be a werewolf on the rampage� all without leaving the table!

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Miniatures Area

On the table this year for the Miniatures zone is an exciting combination of classic and new games. Making a welcome return will be the Classic Battletech competition for you 'Mech Commanders. Also at Gen Con UK, making its debut, will be the D&D Miniatures game, with Open and Sealed Box events of all sizes running every day. This will include a campaign played across the entire convention culminating in a final battle on the last day between good and evil to determine the champion.

So whether you are a hardened competition veteran or just wanting to try it out for the first time there will be plenty of games to participate it at all levels.

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CLIX Area

This year promises to be even better than last year with Sealed Box and Open events being run for each of the major systems (HeroClix, Mechwarrior, and Mageknight) every day.

More mass Mech battles, more faction wars, and even more villains or heroes to defeat than ever before, plus demonstration games and loads of people to swap figures with. If you have never played before, our team of dedicated envoys and referees will be delighted to show you how each game works.

Special events and prizes this year may include an Artefact Treasure Hunt for Mageknight 2.0, a mass Galactus battle for Heroclix and an assault on a Dropship for Mechwarrior.

Update: 25-AUG-2004: Timetable now available!

Download CLIX Area timetable (pdf 61 kb)

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CCG & TCG Area

The Place for Games will be managing the CCG and TCG Gaming Area at Gen Con UK and are working with the designers and producers to ensure that all your favourite games will be there. Our current list of games includes: Magic: The Gathering; Yu-Gi-Oh!; Legend of the Five Rings; Marvel, Vs System; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Warlord; Netrunner; Vampire the Eternal Struggle; Lord of the Rings; Pokemon; Duel Masters; .Hack//Enemy; Shadowfist; Startrek; Shaman King; Game of Thrones WarCry; Warhammer 40k; Initial D; SpyCraft CCG; and Simpsons.

• There will be a Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Qualifier each day of the event along with the UK Classic Nationals - courtesy of Wizards of the Coast.
• Unique to Gen Con UK, courtesy of Upperdeck, will be a tournament featuring cards from the new Marvel, Vs System - with a huge prize for the winner.

We also expect that some other TCG's will be running their Nationals at Gen Con UK as well; as soon as we have details on extra events they will be posted here.

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Open Gaming Area
(aka DOGs)

The Open Gaming (also known as the DOGs or Delegate Organised Games) area has been set aside for the playing of games that are organised by the delegate. This simple statement covers a wide variety of games and this is intentional. Anything; from board games to wargames, card games to roleplaying games, and everything in between, can be played in the Open Gaming Area.

Of course, there are some rules in place to stop abuses of this free gaming area, which is provided on a first come, first served basis:

• Only games completely organised by the delegate can take place in the Open Gaming Area. The organising delegate doesn't have to have written the scenario for roleplaying games, but it cannot be a scenario that requires RPGA scoring (this includes Living Greyhawk, etc).
• Games played in the Open Gaming Area are not ticketed and cannot be charged for.

To assist in organisation, a notice board and sign-up sheets will be made available. So, if you've just picked up that board game in the trade hall, or fancy a quiet card game, or want to try out a new roleplaying system or scenario, then the Open Gaming Area is there for you.

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Trade Hall

Gen Con Uk's Trade Exhibitor Hall will have on display the finest and latest games and game accessories available.

Roleplayers will be able to find dice, books, and miniatures and card players may be lucky enough to discover that one card which will make their deck perfect or complete their long-collected set. Some of the retailers and publishers will also be demonstrating their latest products.

The Trade Hall is also a home to the Artists Corner where you can purchase some of the most exquisite fantasy art available in the UK or maybe have one or more of the artists sketch your partner or favourite character.

The Bring'n'Buy stall this year, with your 15% commission on sales, is supporting children's charity ECHO (Evalina Children's Hospital Organisation) which helps families and children who are in Guy's Hospital in London.

Finally, for those of you who find spending your money thirsty work, we have a small caf� and bar where you can enjoy a bottled or canned drink - sorry but due to technical reasons there is no draught beer at this watering hole.

A trip round the Trade Hall is always an important event at any games convention so be sure to drop in and perhaps discover that all important item, gift or "must-have" that will make your visit to Gen Con UK a most memorable one.

Artists and Special Guests

As usual, there will be an array of special guests and artists to inspire and entertain you... so far, subject to work commitments, we have the following people confirmed to attend:

• Colin MacNeil (artist - 2000AD, Magic the Gathering, Warhammer Monthly, Sabertooth Games, Hector - the icon for Gen Con UK this year, and more)
• Andrew Hepworth (artist - Battletech, Warhammer Monthly, Sabertooth Games, Brittannia Games, and more)
• Jon Hodgson (artist - AEG, Sabertooth Games, Mongoose Publishing, and more)
• Sam Hadley (artist - fantasy book jackets, computer game advertising, our mascot image for this year, and more)

Naturally, there are many more Artists and Special Guests in the pipeline, and updates will appear on the website as the confirmations come in... so check there on a regular basis!

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Computer Gaming Area

The computer gaming area allows for a fast-paced, constantly changing, multiplayer game environment. With eight stations, you will be able to get your fill of electrifying computer simulated action that pits your mind against other minds as well as the machine. For only a few generic tickets, you and your friends can play a full hour of the latest games, or indulge in the nostalgia of some old favourites. Player vs Player (PvP) or team-based multi-player co-operative; first-person shooter or tactical roleplay - the choice is yours. More stations will be added to meet demand. The computer gaming area is located off the Trade Hall and will be open during trade hall hours.

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LARPs

Another site, another Gen Con UK but the Live action games are back with a vengeance - and this year, the events will be run in dedicated rooms away from the noise of the main Arena. Our old favourite teams are back: Epic Experience, Millennium Moon, Mystery in Mind and more besides. Intrigue, double dealing, treachery and a good few laughs will be in abundance at these games. So come along and put on your glad rags or your vampy best, it's gonna be a blast!

Check out the delegate pack the return here for more information on LARPs taking place at Gen Con UK.

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Special Events and Exhibition Area

If roleplaying, war gaming, LARPing, card gaming, miniature gaming or computer gaming isn�t enough for you, and you have browsed through our extensive trade hall and checked out the artists we have attending, then you can still take part in one of the exciting and unique Special Events that will be being run throughout the event, or take in one of the Exhibition events � these could include such things as flint knapping, martial arts demonstrations, and other unusual and interesting events.

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Food & Drink

Snack food (sandwiches, sweets, etc) and drink (both alcoholic and non- alcoholic) can be found in two locations within the Arena: at the far end of the Trade Hall and in the main Arena.

For more 'robust' meals, the Butlins site offers:

• Pinewood Studios: Let your imagination roam free in this movie-themed restaurant. Serves pizzas, pasta, and traditional grills plus vegetarian and healthy dishes.
• The Sun & Moon Pub: A traditional pub with a family atmosphere. Serves pub food like it should be, including hearty breakfasts.
• Skyline Caf�: Right at the heart of the Skyline Pavilion, this caf� is open all day. Serves coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and hot snacks.
• Burger King: Everyone loves Burger King's unique flame grilled burger. Home of the flame-grilled Whopper, Chicken Whopper, and King Fries.
• Harry Ramsden's: The 'plaice' to enjoy World Famous Fish and Chips. Serves fish and chips - just like they should be.
• Chick 'n' Kebab: A late night take-away for quick, satisfying munchies. Serves chicken, kebabs, and tasty snacks.

For 2004, Gen Con UK has two Co-Sponsors: Wizards of the Coast and Upper Deck Entertainment Both Co-Sponsors will have an extensive presence at Gen Con UK with each having a major stand located in the main hall of the Arena. They will be demonstrating their existing product lines and maybe giving some sneak previews of up and coming products.