Boardgame Players Association

Welcome to the Boardgame Players Association
- A worldwide group of board game enthusiasts -

Latest News
As of Jan. 22, 2015

Congratulations to Tom Gregorio for being named Sportsman of the Year!
Find Out which Trial Events Finished in the Top 25.
Many events still need a GM. Check out the updated Orphans List.
Verify your name on the 2014 Patrons List.
Join BPA by Feb. 28 to get the lowest prices and WBC admission!
Offer to run an event at WBC 2015!
Nominate some for the BPA Board of Directors.
After-Action Reports are posted!.
WBC 2015 returns to the Lancaster Host Resort.
WBC 2016 will be held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort.
Check the BPA calendar for PBEM starts.
Read the January newsletter.

Shortcuts:
World Boardgaming Championships
Play By Email
Links & Miscellaneous

WBC 2014 Vendors & Exhibitors

About the BPA

BPA Event Calendar:

The Boardgame Players Association is a non-profit corporation established to support the shared interests of board game players everywhere. The BPA wishes to serve as a portal for boardgamers to enjoy their favorite games. If you enjoy historical simulation games, euro games, racing games, train games, any type of board game, you’ll find thousands of people here that share your interests. We sponsor annual tournaments, organize play-by-email games, and help establish global player ratings.

Newsletters (and FAQs)
Board of Directors | Board Nomination Form | Ballot
BPA Membership Application | BPA Patrons List | Memorials
BPA Terms and Conditions of Membership | Membership Responsibilities
Weapons & Uniforms Policy
BPA Event Calendar | Donate to the BPA | Join the Mailing List
World Boardgaming Championships | PBEM
Boardgaming Web Links | Public Relations

BPA Archives

Printed Yearbook 2013/2014 2011/2012 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007
Hobby Service Awards 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Winners Lists 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
History/Top Centurions 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 Pre-1999
WBC Event Reports 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Caesar/Consul Awards 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Sportsmanship Awards 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Top GM Awards 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Teams History 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Team Champions 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Trial Ballot Results 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Auction Sales 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Publicity/Press 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006
Schedule/Program 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Patrons/Members 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Candid Photo Page 2007 2006 2005
Seminar Presentations 2007
Minicons D-Day Enlightenment EuroQuest WAM Waterloo

World Boardgaming Championships^®
- Where boardgamers come first -

What Is the WBC?

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The BPA’s largest event is the annual World Boardgaming Championships^® (WBC) where about 2,000 people from around the world compete to be named champion of their favorite games. By vote, BPA members select the 100 or so games (the “Century Group”) in which competitions are scheduled.

You need not be an expert player. While some WBC gaming events are for experienced players, many are designed for beginners or are coached for first-time players. We hope you can participate!

Laurels | Medals | Boardmasters | Games played at WBCs
Team Tournament Champions (with Team Logos)
Caesar and Consul Awards | GM of the Year | History
Sportsmanship Award | Hobby Service Award
Director's Chair | GM Guide | Key to Symbols
Event Form | Demo Request

2015 WBC

Aug. 3–9, 2015
(with associated pre-cons
on Aug. 1–2)
Lancaster Host Resort
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Considering Attending?

FAQ’s [2/10/14] | Primer | Overview | Why Attend? |
Ways to Avoid Sharks (Unhappiness) at WBC
Game On: The World Boardgaming Championships Video Promo
Convention Statistics | All Tournament Events
Advice | First Timer’s Report | Veteran's Advice
Hotel & Transportation Info | Juniors Program
Orphans/Preliminary Events List [1/17/15]
Trial Ballot Results [1/17/15]
Open Gaming [7/10/14] | Game Library Inventory [7/13/14]

Get Involved

JOIN the BPA (get admission to BPA-sponsored events, participate in PBEM tournaments)
Become an Exhibitor | Advertiser | Vendor
Be a GM or an Assistant GM | Demo a Game | Offer a Seminar
Volunteer to help with Juniors events
Contact the Convention Director to help in some other way

2014 WBC

Aug. 4–10
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Press/Blog Coverage | Publicity | Convention Wrap-Up
Program | Event Previews | Pre-Registration List | Schedule
Teams | Team Tournament Results
Champs | Event Reports | Yearbook
Caesar | GM of the Year | Sportsman of the Year
Auction Sales | Auction Sales by Lot
Patrons

2013 WBC

July 29-Aug. 4
Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Future WBCs

Make room in your summer schedule for the years ahead!

July 25-31, 2016 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. Associated Pre-Cons begin the preceding weekend.
2017 and beyond dates and location to be announced.

GM Tools

GM Guidelines
GM Qualifications
Event Submission Form
Event Results (Entry List/Winners Claim) Form (.xls; download PDF version)

Specialty Gaming Events

PBeM

The BPA runs events year-round with Play-By-eMail Tournaments for selected games. Visit the BPA PBeM Tournament Page maintained by Hank Burkhalter or check the calendar for information about tournaments that are starting now, will begin soon, or are ongoing. Tournament results are listed on event results pages for the appropriate year. If you would like to run a PBEM event, check out the guidelines.

Links & Miscellaneous

Questions

Questions? Email the BPA.
Like to place a banner? Problems with the web site; suggestions? Email the webmaster.

Links

Find the best boardgaming links on the web, including BPA sponsors and vendors, clubs, conventions, and more. Contact the webmaster to exchange links with us.

Online Presence

Read about and make your voice heard on WBC-related discussion boards: Consimworld, Consimworld Social Network, BoardgameGeek Guild, BoardgameGeek Forum, Facebook. Get tweets at https://twitter.com/BPA_WBC.

Public Relations

Want to spread the word about WBC, Play By e-Mail tournaments or your favorite speciality convention? Download our Poster or Pre-Registration Flyer. Read a press release. Are you a member of the press interested in running a piece on boardgames or boardgame conventions? Would you like to advertise in our Yearbook/Program? Contact BPA’s Public Relations Director.

Credits

Photos by Debbie Gutermuth, Eric Haas, Kaarin Engelmann, Dave Wong, Charlie Kibler, and Steve Okonski. BPA logo by Mark Simonitch. Search engine and calendar courtesy Master.Com.

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