Gateway 2024 Special Events
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Power Grid World Tour
Power Grid World Tour returns for its final 2024 games at Gateway. Travel to Central Europe and the Middle East for very different resource markets. Build your network in Benelux or South Africa, where the maps are truly unique. And at the end of the weekend we will crown the Power Grid 2024 World Tour Champion!
To determine which countries will be toured this convention, please view the Power Grid events.
Axis & Allies North Africa
Rommel’s Last Push starts on January 21, 1942, with Rommel and the Italians counterattacking the British after having been pushed back from surrounding Tobruk. The British were so confident the Afrika Korps could not mount an offensive that they sent several Western Desert Force units to the Pacific to fight the Imperial Japanese Army.
Will the Afrika Korps succeed in capturing Tobruk and Cairo this time? Or will they get squeezed out of existence when the US and British land in Northwest Africa in November of 1942? New units include Panzer IV Tanks, Long Range Desert Group Jeeps, Sd.Kfz 231 Scout Cars, UK 6-pounder AT Guns, CMP Trucks, and the French SOMUA S35 Tanks.
This is a beginner event, and all rules will be taught by the designer of the game -- Gateway 2024 Special Guest Matt Hyra!
THE GAUNTLET
Three rounds. Three different games. One Champion. THE GAUNTLET is the ultimate test of gaming ability. Every game in THE GAUNTLET is a single elimination, 4 player game. Enter one of the 16 Qualifier games on Saturday to make it to the Semifinals on Sunday morning. Winners will then play in one of the Semifinal games, Dune: Imperium, Lords of Waterdeep. Puerto Rico or The Castles of Burgundy. Semifinal games MAY be randomly assigned. Finally, the four winners of the Semifinal games will play in one final game of Terraforming Mars to determine THE GAUNTLET Champion. THE GAUNTLET is a MEGA Tournament, with over 100 Dealer Dollars in prizes.
Repeating But Unique Events
Monday Morning MEGA Tournament
The Monday MEGA is moving! Monday morning the MEGA will be at 11am, not 9am, and it will be the classic 7 Wonders. Haven't played 7 Wonders before? Then come to the 101 at 10am and learn from the Boardgames Supervisor himself, Shane Sauby. The Monday MEGA is a Sponsored event, so there won't be any Dealer Dollars to win, but there will be prizes! Prizes include 7 Wonders expansions, Strategicon swag, and even a free badge for the next convention.
Artemis
Everyone's favorite real-time spaceship bridge simulator is back for multiple sessions over the weekend.
Family Track and Area
Our family area is on the 2nd floor next to the East Foyer in Catalina A. There will be a number of games, puzzles and coloring options for families and younger players. Also, some of our Kids and Family events are scheduled in the area. Come and check us out.
Hours
- Friday: 5pm to 9pm
- Saturday: 9am to 9pm
- Sunday: 9am to 9pm
- Monday: TBD
Note: Some Kids Only and most Family Events are scheduled in areas other than the Family Area. Please check with the appropriate department for event location.
Strategicon Paint and Take
Located at the edge of Miniatures in International Ballroom A, Paint and Take is a place to sit, wind down and learn about miniature figurine painting from our great staff! A number of generous sponsors (GMI, Games Workshop, Reaper, etc.) have provided miniatures and paint, but feel free to bring your own minis. All levels are welcome, from absolute beginner to expert.
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
RPG Games On Demand
Want to play or run smaller independent press RPGs and story games? Or didn’t get into the game you wanted? Come join us at RPG Games on Demand. We will pitch games shortly after start time. Examples include Microscope, The Quiet Year, Dungeon World, Monster of the Week, and many more. (Unless a game states otherwise, we use safety mechanics such as the X-card: http://tinyurl.com/x-card-rpg)
Demo Sessions
Come learn the latest games at the Game Library! New titles from publishers like Rio Grande, Queen, Fantasy Flight, Days of Wonder, Gamewright, Mayday Games and more will be explained to new players upon request.
We also have a selection of demos scheduled elsewhere at the con.