More pictures from the Launceston Game

G'Day

Finally got around to adding more pictures of the demo game in Launceston (in
March). You can find them at

http://www.users.bigpond.com/derekfulton/Launceston%20Game/LauncestonGam
eFrame.htm

just click on the gallery link.

In message <5.1.0.14.0.20010509105625.00a19ad0@mail.bigpond.com>, Derek Fulton
writes:
> Finally got around to adding more pictures of the demo game in

*Very* impressive.

Say, what exactly is the difference between a demonstration and a
participation game? Is a demonstration game just a private game played at a
public event?

> At 08:08 8/05/01 -0500, Andy wrote:

> Fulton

Sort of, at a demonstration game you field questions from the 'public' about
what exactly you are doing (and why). Basically you're putting the

game and your miniatures (and painting skills) on show. The benefits are; some
fun for you and your friends (if it's not fun why are you doing
it?)
and you get a chance to meet new people (possible opponents, who see your demo
game and are interested).

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> On Tue, 8 May 2001, Andy Cowell wrote:

> In message <5.1.0.14.0.20010509105625.00a19ad0@mail.bigpond.com>,

To my mind a demo-game is a game set up so as to demonstrate the game to
the public. To be done well, this means tailoring a scenario to this purpose,
make an effort for things to bew relatively clear at first
glance, maybe even posters with briefings/summaries of rules
used/scenario
description, etc.

A participation game is a game where audience participation is desired;
the goal is to get _them_ to play. This may mean simplified rules, a
scenario that is interesting yet easy to understand, and to tailor the
game to a length of, say, 60-90 minutes, so more than one group of
people can have a go. Visual aids as per the demo game are, of course, also
nice to have.

There's a HECK of a lot more to be said on the issue, the London Warlords did
an interesting series of articles in the Wargames Illustrated (I think), a
good while back, making a good read. In both cases, the gamedshould NOT be
just a 'private game' or 'a private game where people join in occasionally'

Cheers,