2008

January

We are on YouTube! Now you can see players in action as recorded at various conventions, tournaments, and other locations. We will feature more videos in the future using this new technology.
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2007..........

Rearview Mirror

Past events of interest

May 5-7

SEMMantics XXIX Results of our second appearance at the annual regional gathering of the South Eastern Michigan Chapter of Mensa, the high IQ society. A record win time is set again by Joan Rayford. Details

2006

 

February 12-15

American International Toy Fair... 103rd annual N.Y. Fair. I'll check out the future of toys, games and to promote Word-Sport. Details

March 30

Family Game Night at Divine Café. We will be part of a games night in downtown Keego Harbor, MI. Bring your favorite board or card game.
Details

May 5-7

SEMMantics XXVIII. Farmington Hills, MI. Fellow games associate Mike Whelan joined me in the games room of the 28th annual convention hosted by the Southeastern Mensa Chapter for Mensa members only.
Details

June 29

Games Night at Divine Caffe. This time, we'll be outside (weather permitting) on Thursday for an evening of fun and fellowship.

2005

January
20

A Coffee House Outing.
We set up our tournament table at the Divine Cafe in Keego Harbor, MI for an Oakland Press photo-shoot.
Details

February 10

Grade School Play Test. Seventh grade teacher Phil Chase at Lee Middle School in Wyoming, MI gives his students the Word-Sport challenge.
Details

February 20-23

American International Toy Fair... 102nd annual N.Y. Fair
This was my third time to visit the Toy Fair at the Javitz Center. I networked with the experts in the toy and games industry.
Details

March 14-17

Gama Trade Show in Las Vegas. I was there to network with the leaders in the Games Manufacturers Association.
Details

April 15

Rosedale Park Games Night
We set up at their community center for a games night/social. We saw some high caliber play at the Word-Sport table.
Details

May

Flint Area Schools Academic Expo. We'll join Mike Petty with his mathematics competition. Also West Bloomfield, MI Abbott Middle School takes on the Sally Ride Toy Challenge.
Details

June 30-July 03

Origins International Game Expo in Columbus, Ohio. This convention has over 12,000 in attendance. This 31st annual event will be held at the Columbus Convention Center. www.originsgames.com

September 2-4

Chicago Toy Fair. I will visit again to see how Word-Sport may fit in the future. On the Navy Pier, Labor Day weekend.
www.chitag.com

October

Word-Sport gets three awards for website design excellence.
Details

November 4-6

U-Con. This will be out third appearance at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In the ballroom of the Student Union.
www.ucon-gaming.com

2004

 

September 4-6

Chicago International Toy Fair. I took a working vacation to check it out. This was the second annual fair by Mary Couzin of Discover Games...
Details

September 24-26

Foundation Convention in Okemos, MI. Fastest win time by thirteen-year-old Alex Lane...
Details

November 19-21

U-Con Our second annual appearance at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI.
Details

November 27

Coffee Tree Café This was our first Coffee House appearance. We were there Saturday from 1-4 with inventor Mike Petty of New World Games. Prizes were awarded every hour for all in attendance.
Details