By Tyler on November 1, 2011
As promised, you can watch the Carnage segment on The :30 on WCAX’s website. Mike McCune talks with Michael about different kinds of tabletop games, some of the differences from electronic games, why they’re pretty cool and, of course, Diplomacy and DipCon 2011, hosted at Carnage in Wonderland, a mere few days away now. Fun […]
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By Tyler on November 1, 2011
Tonight on WCAX-TV, Carnage staffers Michael and Tyler — that’s yours truly — appear on the station’s show on local topics, The :30. We’ll be talking about the upcoming convention, DipCon 2011, board games’ recent rise in popularity and showing off some of the more photogenic examples of the hobby. If you receive WCAX’s signal […]
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By Tyler on October 31, 2011
Over the course of a convention weekend, hundreds if not thousands of drinking vessels are raised to toast friendship, good sportsmanship and the byzantine machinations of Diplomacy players. This year at Carnage in Wonderland, you can bid salut to your fellow players in style with the Carnage “Drink Me” pint glass. Of sturdy construction and […]
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By TheGrayMan on October 29, 2011
Just wanted to let everyone know that many new games have been added to the events being held at Carnage this year. Be sure to check out the addendum page! Author and game designer Walter Hunt presents his new board game Rails of New England Friday and Saturday evenings. Panic Station, direct from Essen, will […]
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By TheGrayMan on October 29, 2011
This year the staff has decided to lend a hand to those affected by Irene in our home state. We will be holding The Uncommon Nonsense Silent Auction. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Vermont Red Cross. Games have been donated by various game companies and individuals. They will be displayed near the […]
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By Tyler on October 24, 2011
Thanks to a few well-placed words with the folks at the National Institute of Time and Its Measurement1, Carnage in Wonderland will enjoy a whole extra hour of gaming. In the wee early hours of November 6th, the observation of Daylight Saving Time comes into effect. Clocks skip back an hour and magically we all […]
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By TheGrayMan on October 14, 2011
Hullbreach! At Carnage! Zeppo Young of NSB games will be at Carnage to demo Hullbreach!, a unique CCG. It combines collectible card gaming mechanics with wargaming to create a unique game. Players will be able to take on the role of commanders in space. They will have marines, ships and space stations at their command. […]
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By Tyler on October 14, 2011
The rapidly approaching traditional Carnage math trade has launched on Boardgamegeek.com. Again helmed by Matt Golec, the Curiouser and Curiouser Carnage Math Trade provides an opportunity for Carnage-goers to offer up unwanted games in hopes of getting something they’d prefer in return. Matt’s introductory post goes into the whys and hows of a math trade, […]
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By TheGrayMan on October 13, 2011
Carnage is pleased to offer board games for kids only at this year’s convention. Justin Berman, who organized the first Friday afternoon Game of Thrones event for the convention eight years ago, will offer board games just for kids all day Saturday. Some of the Carnage staff will help Justin in this inaugural event, teaching kid […]
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By Tyler on September 30, 2011
Note: this is the 2011 convention book! For the current year’s convention book, which traditionally publishes in early fall, visit the news page. Stealing across the highways and byways of New England like an army of white bond ninja, the Carnage convention book has by now found its way to your mailbox, rookery or other […]
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