General
Convention Information
Is This Your First Convention?
Then please read this. FALL IN!™ is one of the largest gatherings of historical miniatures gamers and exhibitors
on the East Coast. We expect more than 1,500 attendees from across the nation, as well as from Canada and overseas.
But the largest contingent will come from east of the Mississippi, quite possibly from your very own neighborhood.
So take the opportunity to chat with your fellow hobbyists. Not only will you meet some great people, but you
might find a new gaming group and friends as well.
To get started, study the event list and program carefully. Read the various event descriptions to identify those you wish
to play or watch. Learn the layout of the convention areas, and most important, do not be afraid to ask
questions, take photographs, or chat with event hosts and exhibitors.
Remember: They were once like you - a novice to historical miniature gaming conventions.
What else is there to do in Pennsylvania?
Visit Pennsylvania!
Visit the Pennsylvania website
Why join HMGS East?
There are plenty of good reasons to join HMGS East. As a member, you receive a quarterly
newsletter containing news of the organization, hobby, clubs, and conventions. Most important,
you are entitled to discounted admission to all three HMGS East conventions, and discounts
at local hobby shops!
Ask at the Convention Registration Desk about joining HMGS East.
For more information on HMGS, check the Web site at:
http://www.hmgs.org.
How Do Events Work?
Each event at FALL IN!™ is described in the event list and program, along with its starting time, location,
period of history represented, figure scale, and the rules that will be used. Many events also
have a sponsor who has donated merchandise or credit for Best Player of the event. Most important,
all events are free!
Between events, you'll find many activities to keep you entertained - from meeting VIPs of the
hobby to watching videos. You'll want to check out the great buys in our Exhibitor Hall, where
you'll find everything your heart desires in historical miniatures and hobby accessories.
Event Registration
Pre-registrants may have registered for one (1) primary and one (1) secondary, event per day. At the
convention, all attendees may register for two (on site) events - one (1) additional event each day
- subject to availability (you may register for these events only after 4 p.m. on day prior to, or
on day of, event - until event is scheduled. On-site registration is conducted at the Registration
Desk. Additionally, you can enter other events just by arriving at the event location about a 30-60
minutes before the event's start time, and ask the event host if there are any openings. If not, ask
to be placed on a stand-by list to fill any no-shows (seminars are generally first-come-first-seated,
so plan to arrive early).
Awards
HMGS East has a tradition of awarding Pour Encourager Les Autres Awards (PELAAs) for convention games.
Roughly speaking, these awards go to the games that best embody what HMGS is all about and display the
positive traits of miniature gaming – well-painted figures, great-looking terrain, interesting scenarios,
enjoyable rules, good sportsmanship, an enjoyable time - basically events that do the most to "encourage
the others". The GM Coordinator and volunteers will be walking around throughout the convention looking
at set-up, professionalism, how much fun the game is to play, and other criteria. Awards will be presented
during the convention. So, take a look around and you might see some of your fellow gamers so honored.
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