It's time once again for the annual WABA December meet in Mt. Claremont with all the associated festivities. You can download a flyer to promote this event here.
So here's the low-down on this year's Decembathon!

Extended Hours
The meet will be on Saturday, December 12th. Like last year, we'll be starting up a little earlier and running into the evening (10am - 8pm). If you don't already know, the location is:

Mount Claremont Community Centre
Montgomery Ave.
Mt. Claremont.

Entry to the Decembathon is $5 unless this is your first visit or you are a member - in which case it's a free event. That's right - free entry for members (There's your $5 worth right there!!!)

Sorry! Sliders Tournament
This year we're running a Sorry! Sliders knockout tournament with the grand prize being a copy of this great family dexterity game. Sorry! Sliders is quick and easy-to-learn and there will be teachers on hand to show you the ropes if you haven't played before.The tournament starts at 12pm and you will need to register before then - there will be a sign-up sheet at the door.

Decathlon Dice-Off
This will be the second year we've run this event - can you beat last year's high score? At any time during the day, you can try your hand at the quick and easy dice game, Decathlon by Reiner Knizia. There's a small prize for the high score of the day but the real pleasure will come from seeing if you can beat Jared's 2008 record!

Prize Table
Got games (or game-related gifts) lying around the house that aren't getting played? Bring them in and put them on the prize table. At 3pm, the names of everyone who has placed something on the prize table will be drawn from a hat, with each person selecting something to take away. Think of it as a not-so-secret Santa...

Fische Fluppe Frikadellen
Once again we'll be running a 15 player version of Freidemann Freise's Fische Fluppe Frikadellen (You can read about last year's game here). This fun game of market manipulation is played over three separate tables with a 'boat' mechanism to take you from table to table. If you want to experience this unique game as it should be played, drop Stew an email at s.woods@westnet.com.au to reserve your place (Starts at 1pm)

Raffle Draws
There will be three raffle draws on the big day. As usual, current members (and those who become members on the day) will recieve an extra ticket. Prizes include Milsims vouchers and recent release games like Chaos in the Old World and Endeavour. Note: Raffle draws will be at 12pm, 3pm & 7pm and you must be present to claim a prize (or organise to have someone claim it for you).

Game Play
Like last year, we'll be recording each game played for posterity. In 2008 we managed a total of 44 games played throughout the day...come along and help beat this record!

So there you have it - what looks set to be a fun day and a good time to invite some new players along for the ride.

See you on the 12th...

Cheers
Stew