Go Play NW 2013 tickets are now on sale! Visit the Go Play NW 2013 Registration Page now to buy your tickets.
We’re back at Seattle University this year. Like last year, on-site overnight accommodations are avaialable in the Seattle University dorms. It’s a really good deal for both out-of-towners and locals as well. Check out the ticketing page for details.
Second, as part of our deal with the University, lunch in Seattle University’s Cherry Street Market cafe is included in the price of admission for all attendees. If you’re renting a room on campus for the con, you’ll also get breakfast at the cafe.
Finally, as with previous years, there will be a Friday night feast in the main hall.
I urge everyone who’s coming to buy your tickets early. Even though we’re not having an early registration deadline this year, paying early helps us pay our bills and deposits in advance of the event!
Feel free to contact us with questions or comments at info at goplaynw.org.

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We’re very excited to announce that Go Play NW 2013 will be held Friday, June 28 to Sunday, June 30, once again in the wonderful Campion Hall at Seattle University! We had a fantastic time in Campion Hall last year and we’re thrilled to be able to return this year. Once again there will be overnight rooms available in Campion Hall itself, plus the great combination of the ballroom, lobby, and dorm floor lounges for gaming spaces. (And that cool outdoor garden deck area as well, if the weather’s more cooperative this year.)
We’re currently working on arranging details with Seattle University, and we should be ready to open registration early in the year. In the meantime, you can check out photos from last year’s event in our Flickr group or read about Go Play NW 2012 in our discussion forums, and mark your calendars for 2013! We’re looking forward to seeing you all on June 28!

Did you take any photos at Go Play NW 2012? We’d love to see them!
For those of you who use Flickr, we have a group for Go Play Northwest. Please join and add your photos. Also using tags like GPNW or “Go Play NW 2012” will help us find them.
Also, Adam’s already started a topic for photos in our forums. Post there to let us know where your photos are.

What an awesome Go Play NW!
The Sasquatch was just whispering in my ear to tell everyone that there are two new forum areas you should look at: Afterglow: The Good, The Bad, & The Awesome is a place to talk about this Go Play, what you liked, what you did, and how we can make it better next year!
Also, Afterglow: What we Played is the place to talk about the games youp layed. Post in this forum with the slot and title of the game you played to talk about your game and reconnect with the people you played with.

TIME
Registration opens at 5 pm on Friday!
See the full Game Slot Schedule for 2012.
LOCATION
The convention is being held at Seattle University’s Campion Hall, 914 East Jefferson Street, Seattle. For full travel directions, see the following link: Seattle U: Travel Information for Campion Hall Guests
And here’s a campus map to help you get around.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the weather is nice, the FRIDAY NIGHT FEAST will be held in the main quad of the unviersity, two blocks north of the residence hall. Maps and directions will be available.
PARKING
Parking is paid for all registered attendees at the Cherry Street Garage, located at 11th and E. Cherry Street on the south side of the street. You will need to pick up a pass at the event.
CHECK IN
Check in is at the front desk of Campion Hall. You will receive your Go Play badge, meal card, parking voucher, and your room key if you’re staying on campus.
MEAL PLANS
Registered attendees will receive a meal plan card, pre-paid with enough points for lunch each day you are registered. If you have an overnight room, you also get breakfast each day! Meals are in the main campus cafeteria in the Student Center.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Just a reminder:
Linens: There will be bed linens, blankets, and towels provided.
Internet Access: Wifi and Ethernet available free for guests.
Smoking: Smoking is not allowed in any Seattle U buildings.
GAMING
The reason we’re all here! If you missed it, check out our posts on How Pickup Gaming works at Go Play NW and Bring your Game!
Can’t wait to see all of you tomorrow!

Over the years, we’ve had a lot of fun at Go Play NW, and the biggest contributing factor to that success is the people who attend. As you’re getting ready for Go Play, here are a few tips to having a great con that we’ve garnered over the years:
Come ready for fun: Come to Go Play with an open mind. Be ready to try some games and share some old favorites. Don’t sweat your con planning too much. We’re a friendly crowd and we help each other have a good time.
Bring your game: It’s always a good idea to bring some games to share. If you’re a game-master, bring something to run just in case, or bring along a board game you like to play to share in a quiet gaming slot. We rely on the community to provide the gaming and more games means a better con for all.
Introduce yourself: If you’re a Go Play veteran, look around for those people who might be new to you and introduce yourself. You might be gaming across from this person during the weekend. If you’re new, don’t be afraid to come up and say Hi. Most of us don’t bite (except sometimes the Sasquatch).
Relax: Everybody has something different to offer. Not every gamer is a game master or social maestro. So relax, kick back, and have some fun.
See you on Friday!
Coming soon: Venue maps and registration details!

Another deadline looms! Sunday is the last day you can buy tickets for Go Play NW 2012. There will be a limited number of tickets avaialble at the door.

Hey game master! Just a little reminder that we will need your final lists of players in the Game Scheduling Forum by Monday night so we can print scheduling sheets for the con. See you in a week (ish)!

Hey all you gamers gathering in Olympia for Fabricated Realities this weekend, have a blast and roll some dice for the rest of us!