The Game Shoppe in Bellevue Nebraska will be running the Kessel Run event on Saturday December 15, 2012 at 2pm. Signup for the event will be open from 1pm and will close at 2pm when pairings are issued. This is a free event. 

The tournament rounds will be 60 minutes, and the number of rounds will be determined by the number of players that signup to play. 

Prizes will be given to the top 4 players as per the Kessel Run event instructions by Fantasy Flight Games. There will also be a giveaway of two ships in a random drawing after the event, to those who did not place in the top 4. 

I hope to see many of you at the event.

Sean

A couple of things I need to add. To play in the tournament you will need to bring with you a pre-built 100 point ship build. You will play this throughout the entire tournament. You will register your list and I will input it into army builder for record. I will print you a copy if you want one.

Second item you must have is a core set box which contains the following: Dice (minimum 3 green defense dice and 3 red attack dice, movement sticks, damage deck, and range stick.

Last you must have pilot and upgrade cards for your fleet, and the ships to match your army.

Asteroids?

I know there will be a group from Lincoln there, and I'm goin to try and bring a group from Des Moines. See you there!

It is Free. It would be nice if people bought some product but free for sure. Cannot wait to see see everyone there.

By the way the Kessel run ships are in. This will be so great.

How friendly are these events to non-players/spectators?

I'm really interested in this game, and I'd like to see it played before I get involved, but I certainly don't want to get in anyone's way.

Spyral said:

At the World Championship tournament last month, I can honestly say that was one of the nicest, friendliest groups of gamers I have ever played with. I can only extrapolate that it will be the same at other venues. From what I have seen, Sean has created a great atmosphere at the Game Shoppe for playing Xwing. I know at least 6 of the people that will be there, and I can say that observers will be welcome and encouraged.

Just watch your mouth, or you may find yourself floating home…:D

This may be a silly question, but when you say that we must have a core set box, do you mean the physical box itself, or just the minimum components you list? I carry my stuff in an alternate container, and if I need to bring the core box that is no problem, but just checking to see if that is what you meant in your post above.

Page three lists all the legalities for product use.  Nothing says you need the original cardboard box.  Just the stuff inside.

http://www.fantasyflightgames.com/ffg_content/x-wing/support/X-Wing_TournamentRules_V1.1.pdf

hothie said:

I planned upon pointing obnoxiously and exclaiming "What's that flashing?!"

It will be a fun day. As far ast the basic box question is concerned, it means the components. The physical box is the option. I will be at the shop at noon to begin setup. Cannot wait to meet everyone.

Great night for the Kessel Run. Had 20 players and many battles. Somewhere along the way We had a visit from a mysterious couple of ships.Will post more tomorrow. Congrats to Brandon for winning the Tournament, and Chris for winning the KRE battle. Great job guys.

Sean

http://www.flickr.com/photos/91141823@N04/8276953814/