COUNTDOWN TO WBC: Whether attending for one day, the entire conference, and/or the two mini-cons preceding WBC, you can save $10 over At The Door prices by joining before July 20th. Special hotel group rates expire June 29th at the Hampton Inn and July 9th at Hunt Valley Inn. Make your reservation now at http://www.boardgamers.org/hotel.htm. Visit the BPA website at http://www.boardgamers.org

WBC CHATTER: Most gamers agree that Consimworld provides the best on-line discussion forum going for boardgames. If you're looking for the inside scoop on the WBC you could do worse than check out our folder there at http://talk.consimworld.com/WebX?50@38.WQZDauCenFw^3@.ee6ce30/3968 where the regulars keep up a steady discourse in things WBC.

CAESAR-ALESIA: Another ambitious startup PBeM tournament is in the offing for this oldie but goodie, and is scheduled for a July 1st tipoff by GM Michael Day and webmaster Skip Franklin. See the details at http://home.swbell.net/wargamr/alesia.htm