In Pictures (1 of 3)
Unity Games V took place January 25, 2003. We basically burst at the seams - with attendance at 140 (give or take a gamer - we ran out of nametags!) this was by far the largest Unity Games event ever. The hall was totally packed most of the day - we ran out of table space and had to set up additional card tables wherever there was a few square feet of room. I suspect the fire marshall wouldn't have been too happy with the crowding - we'll have to find a new venue (once again) for UG6!
The day went very smoothly and hopefully everyone had a blast. I know I did - with the highlghts of the day being the big Puerto Rico tournement (36 contestants or so with Kyle being the winner) and Pitt's DisUnity Friendly Feud event that took place in the evening with about 60 participants on 15 different teams. I had a blast with the DisUnity Fiendly Feud event!
Biggest thanks to those that organized the event. Brian, Craig, Campbell, Constantine, Mark and Walter to help get the event underway. Matt for bringing some sound equipment so we could make audible announcements. To all the people that brought extra tables - they were very much appreciated and needed! And especially to all the gamers that came to join us for the day - we had representatives from more than a dozen different area game groups and some out of state visitors from the great states of New England. There is no doubt in my mind that this region is nothing short of phenomenal when it comes to gaming. Thank you!
Here are the pics!
1. A split-shot of the whole hall mid-day. I had to take 2 pics and try to splice them together to get the sheer magnitude of the number of people present. The join of the 2 pics didn't work that well, but hopefully you can get a sense of the size of UG5!
2. Anthony attempts a bribe in Transamerica.
3. Dave and Constantine battle in Lord of the Rings : The Confrontation.
5. Pitt gives Age of Steam a workout - and trying to explain his position.
6. Joe, Mark, Dave and friends play Modern Zeiten.
7. Mike sets up and explains Medieval Merchant.
8. Shara looks on while Mike contemplates his defeat in Montage.
9. Becky and Tery enjoying UG5
10. Lucy gets in a play of Shark - which saw quite a few plays today.
10. How can you not smile at all the games and gamers present! Aarons got much better teeth than I imagined.
11. Campbell, Kelli, Ryan, Constanine and friends as hobbits (actually, I count 6 playes which makes me think someone is Sauron... I suppose it's the guy holding the Sauron cards!).
12. Pat, Mike and Steve Meuse playing settlers. I think every flavor of Settlers got played at some point today.
