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501st Member Group Photos
Presented by: 501st Star Garrison (hosting)
Rated: Private Event
The Star Garrison of Fighting 501st Star Wars Imperial costuming club and their guests from visiting garrisons and outposts will be meeting for group photos. Grouping suggestions will be by costume type, by garrison, and full group shots.
Abridged Series
Presented by: TheDastails; Deandre; Pandora
Rated: Teen
After a brief Introduction of the Panelists, we will premiere and discuss some Abridged episodes. Bring your questions. We'll provide the answers!
Accidental Podcaster
Presented by: JediCole Houston
Rated: Everyone
Curious about podcasting? Are you considering getting into this unique online venue? Have you recently started your own such endeavors? Do you just want to know what JediCole is thinking being involved in so many podcasts himself? Whatever your reasons, if you are interested in the podcasting phenomenon you don't want to miss out on this panel that is chock full of insights form XX years of podcasting.
More than just a ''how-to'' on podcasting, this panel is an opportunity to learn from and through the personal journey of Cole ''JediCole'' Houston. A veteran podcaster of five long-running shows (and a producer of a handful more, plus a frequent guest voice on many others), your host has gone from having no clue what a podcast was to running a website that features multiple shows. Discover the ups and downs of the storied career of a podcaster who ''dumbed into it'' only to make podcasting something of a lifestyle!
Acoustic Nerd Tunes
Presented by: Blythe Renay; Sean Redman
Rated: Teen
Join Blythe Renay (of the Damsels of Dorkington) and Sean Redman as they perform some of their favorite nerd songs! From Firefly to Portal, no geektastic song is safe.
Acting 101
Presented by: SAD Entertainment; Scott Carroll; Derek McOmber
Rated: Everyone
Have you ever wanted to be an actor? Are you already an actor and looking to improve your character building skills? Or just wanted to know about acting in general? Then join Scott - a classically trained character actor with over 15 years of experience - for an Acting 101 class. We will cover character building, scene breakdowns, and all the tips and tricks you can only learn from the stage. Set in an open discussion format, everyone will have a chance to ask, act, and learn.
Action Stars of the 80s!
Presented by: Rick Gutierrez; Andrew Farmer; Roy Buckingham; Long Le
Rated: Teen
Ah, the 80's. A time when hair was big, the music was totally outrageous, and the action stars were full of pulse pounding testosterone (and in some cases steroids). Join The United States of Geekdom as they pay tribute to the action stars that made the 80's kick butt and chew bubblegum... even when we were out of bubblegum.
All About Arrow
Presented by: Comics Historian Matt Morrison
Rated: Teen
Are you a long-time Arrowhead or a recent convert to the grim and gritty world of Oliver Queen? Either way, you're sure to learn something and enjoy yourself as comic historian Matt Morrison (MyGeekyGeekyWays.com) runs through the history of Oliver Queen and his journey from small-time superhero to small-screen star.
ALL-CON in 60 Minutes
Presented by: Todd Carlton; Cole Houston
Rated: Everyone
All-Con celebrates our magical eleventh year, kicking off the 4-day weekend with some great interactive fun, inside information, and some of the first prizes of the weekend! See bits and pieces of the entire convention compressed into 60 short minutes of intense ALL-CON styled interactive entertainment.
ALL-CON Pajama Jammie Jam
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
Once the work has been done setting up the rooms and preparing for the big opening day, it's time for the All-Con Pre-Con ''Pajama Jammie Jam'' Pajama Party!
Wear your favorite footies or flannels (silkies are fine too as long as you are covered and decent), bring your morning-style mugs for coffee or cocoa and settle in for a 'lock-in' style* evening event! You can bring your favorite book or magazine if you just want to chill, or All-Con has arranged some unique activities that won't be offered at any other time during the convention! Don't wait to hear if the rumors are true!
Not comfortable wearing your 'jammies out in public? Consider throwing on a robe over your street clothes, and putting up your hair so you look like you're ready to settle in for the night. It's perfectly acceptable to ''party with your pants on''.
Come to the Pajama Party and be a part of what everybody is going to be whispering about all weekend long! *While All-Con is patterning this event after a classic lock-in, the doors will actually be open to come and go as you please.
Amateur Voice Acting
Presented by: TheDastails; Deandre; Pandora
Rated: Everyone
After brief Introductions the panelists have Q/A session while providing tips for the audience. If time allows, representative videos with the panelists work will be shown.
An Introduction to Mobile Suit Gundam
Presented by: Brandon Gray
Rated: Everyone
An introduction to the classic 1979 anime mecha series Gundam, giving newcomers a feel for the series and it's several spinoffs. We will introduce military factions, pilots, and of course the mecha used within the series.
An Introduction to the Red Dragon Inn
Presented by: Rick Gutierrez
Rated: Teen
Welcome weary adventurers to the Red Dragon Inn! Come learn how to play this game, defend your gold, survive a bar fight and keep your sobriety while kicking butt and stealing your buddy's gold all the while!
Anchornerd 101: The Basics of Webcasting
Presented by: Jason The X; Matt Malliaros; Professor Chris K; Cora Barton; Linda Becker; Rob Ntropi
Rated: Everyone
Do you want to unleash your inner Ron Burgundy? Are you interested in webcasting? The nerds at SCNS Live want to help! They'll cover what mistakes and successes they've experienced with webcasting from various locations, plus they'll share what they've learned about audience retention and having quality gear and software. Topics will also include how to best communicate different types of content, how to effectively promote your webcast through social media, and what to be aware of when growing your brand.
Anime Jeopardy
Presented by: Kevin Jackson; Scott Ramey
Rated: Everyone
Test your knowledge and win some cool prizes in this classic Jeopardy game with an anime twist! Three contestants will be randomly selected, but all in attendance will have a chance to win something!
Anime Voice Acting Q and A
Presented by: Micah Solusod; Apphia Yu
Rated: Everyone
Got questions about dubbing anime? We've (probably) got answers! Bring your questions for Micah Solusod (Space Dandy, Wolf Children, Soul Eater) and Apphia Yu (Robotics; Notes, Raildex, Fairy Tail), and we'll talk about dubbing anime, what it's like in the booth, how it differs from original animation and video games, and what you should be looking out for.
Archer: Into The Danger Zone (plus a photo shoot!)
Presented by: Tim Bell
Rated: Mature
Enter the Danger Zone and celebrate the TV series ''Archer!'' No dossier required to take on this mission, as we discuss your favorite episodes and moments. Arrive dressed as your favorite character for an epic group photo shoot!
Art and Animation: Discussing Industry with Terry Naughton
Presented by: Terry Naughton
Rated: Everyone
Terry Naughton worked for Walt Disney Feature Animation for 17 years as an animation assistant and storyboard artist. He worked on all the recent classics such as The Little Mermaid (King Triton), Beauty and the Beast (the Beast) and Aladdin (the Genie) to name only a few.
Art and Business of Special Effects
Presented by: Russ Adams
Rated: Everyone
Creature designer Russ Adams goes behind the scenes to talk about monster making, from the birth of a concept to shooting day.
As Far As You Know...
Presented by: Mrs. JediCole
Rated: Everyone
Join the fun as Catherine ''Mrs. JediCole'' Houston leads a panel of podcasters, artists, and others on a humorous journey through pop-culture news and events both true and fictional. Can the panel separate fact from fiction? Can selected audience members do likewise to win a prize? Anything goes on this unique show that is part game show, part panel, part exhibition.
Join in on the fun as you could be one of the randomly selected audience members to play some of the games or whom panel members play for to win some fun prizes.
Ask a Burlesque Dancer
Presented by: Black Mariah; Hana Li; La Divina; Ruby Joule; Blaze
Rated: Adult Content
Do you want to do burlesque but don't know where to start? Have you ever wondered how we keep our pasties on? Or maybe you just want to know our favorite acts. Bring us your questions, and we may give you the answer you're looking for. Or maybe we'll just tease you some more.
Ask an Anthropologist
Presented by: Ruby-Ren Bond
Rated: Everyone
An open forum for questions about anthropology in all your favorite fandoms.
Attack on ALL-CON (Attack on TITAN)
Presented by: KaitlynneThomas
Rated: Teen
I'M GONNA KILL ALL THE TIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So Commander Erwin Smith brings the survey corps to ALL-CON in this goofy ask panel. Erwin will be a maid so no jokes about cleaning (unless its about levi) and just have fun!
Because the show is very gory and unsuited for younger members, we ask that you please not bring anyone who might have problems with this, including those with younger children.
Autographs: Camden Toy
Presented by: Camden Toy
Rated: Everyone
Camden Toy scheduled to be at his table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs for a small fee to support his appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Autographs: Cerina Vincent
Presented by: Cerina Vincent
Rated: Everyone
Cerina Vincent scheduled to be at her table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs for a small fee to support her appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Autographs: Doug Jones
Presented by: Doug Jones
Rated: Everyone
Doug Jones scheduled to be at his table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs for a small fee to support his appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Autographs: Heather Henry
Presented by: Heather Henry
Rated: Everyone
Heather Henry scheduled to be at her table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs and apply custom make-up applications for a small fee to support her appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Autographs: James Leary
Presented by: James Leary
Rated: Everyone
James Leary scheduled to be at his table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs for a small fee to support his appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Autographs: Neil Kaplan
Presented by: Neil Kaplan
Rated: Everyone
Neil Kaplan scheduled to be at his table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs for a small fee to support his appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Autographs: Russ Adams
Presented by: Russ Adams
Rated: Everyone
Russ Adams scheduled to be at his table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs for a small fee to support his appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Autographs: Stephen Costantino
Presented by: Stephen Costantino
Rated: Everyone
Stephen Costantino scheduled to be at his table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs for a small fee to support his appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Autographs: Terry Naughton
Presented by: Terry Naughton
Rated: Everyone
Terry Naughton scheduled to be at his table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs for a small fee to support his appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Autographs: Tim Lawrence
Presented by: Tim Lawrence
Rated: Everyone
Tim Lawrence scheduled to be at his table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs for a small fee to support his appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Autographs: Triston Johnson
Presented by: Triston Johnson
Rated: Everyone
Triston Johnson scheduled to be at his table in the Vendor Room, available to sign autographs for a small fee to support his appearance at ALL-CON. Note: Guests occasionally take unscheduled breaks and ask kindly for you to be understanding until they return.
Ball Jointed Doll Exhibition and 'Costume Contest'
Presented by: DollAKon; KatieHaven Creations
Rated: Everyone
With growing ABJD (Asian Ball Jointed Doll) content and community increasing at All-Con, staff and volunteers from DollAKon have built a costume competition exclusively for the doll community in order to promote a higher presence at All-Con.
Whether you're a doll enthusiast or just appreciate fine quality work, the entire Doll-Con experience is a unique feature event at All-Con that shouldn't be missed. The contest categories feature best original design, best cosplay and best craftsmanship. Doll owners will also be able to display their dolls in costumes purchased. All doll types are welcome, including: ball-joint, fashion, plushies and baby dolls.
Basic Rings and Bangles
Presented by: Chrystal Hayes
Rated: Everyone
Learn how to make a basic wrap ring and bangle using wire and a bead or two. Tools, wire and beads provided. You will learn some basic information about the tools used, types of wire, and stones / beads.
Bat'leth - The Art of Klingon Combat
Presented by: Alex Chen; Cameron Wilkenson; Donna Whitaker; George Whitaker
Rated: Everyone
The bat'leth or ''sword of honor'' is considered one of the most commonly used weapons by Klingons. In this panel, the IKV Melota and the USS Summoner will show how the bat'leth is used in combat as well as how tournaments on Earth are held. Qapla'!
Beginners Voice Acting
Presented by: SAD Entertainment; Scott Carroll; Derek McOmber
Rated: Everyone
Ever want to do a voice? Have an interest in voice acting for animation and games or acting in general? Don't know where to start? This panel will give you tips and tricks on how to change your voice, mimic characters and animals, offer insight into creating a character, and get you comfortable using your melodious voice to entertain others. You will also have the opportunity to come on stage and share your voice with your peers!
Blast A Trooper for a Charity
Presented by: 501st Star Garrison (hosting)
Rated: Everyone
The 501st is stomping around, collecting Droid badges, and taking photos with their many, many fans. But nothing beats the great feeling you get when you join with the rebellion and get to actually blast a trooper! This fundraising event for charity features a Nerf Rhino Fire blaster, which can rapid fire shots out both barrels designed to go up to 90' away! So help the Star Garrison meet their charity fund raising goals and BLAST A TROOPER for charity today!
Blood Drive
Presented by: Carter BloodCare
Rated: Everyone
On an everyday basis Carter BloodCare needs 1,100 blood donors to meet the community needs. Our goal at ALL-CON is 25 people per day. It's an achievable goal, but only with your help.
Your blood could be used to save a life and is in need now. Red cells can be used for 42 days after they are donated. Whole blood, kept cool in refrigerators, can only be transfused for 21 days after the donation. Platelets are stored separate from other components and must be used in the five days following the donation. They are used to treat bone marrow failure, leukemia and cancer patients.
Please step up and be a hero. Whether ALL-CON will be your first time, or if you are a regular donor, we applaud you and some person who you will never meet will have their life changed forever by your generosity.
Both Sides of the Chair
Presented by: Heather Henry; Camden Toy
Rated: Everyone
Don't let Heather Henry's wholesome southern appearance fool you - her makeup effects, sharp tongue and sick sense of humor show she also has a dark side. Heather has done makeup for various television shows including Prison Break and Chase, but her passion is in fantastic creature effects. Joined by Camden Toyn (Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel) this duo discuss and answer your questions about makeup and prosthetics; including their own experiences applying and wearing them.
Both Sides of the Chair
Presented by: Heather Henry; Triston Johnson
Rated: Everyone
Don't let Heather Henry's wholesome southern appearance fool you - her makeup effects, sharp tongue and sick sense of humor show she also has a dark side. Heather has done makeup for various television shows including Prison Break and Chase, but her passion is in fantastic creature effects. Joined by Triston Johnson (The Walking Dead / Constantine) this duo discuss and answer your questions about makeup and prosthetics; including their own experiences applying and wearing them.
Both Sides of the Chair
Presented by: Heather Henry; Triston Johnson
Rated: Everyone
Don't let Heather Henry's wholesome southern appearance fool you - her makeup effects, sharp tongue and sick sense of humor show she also has a dark side. Heather has done makeup for various television shows including Prison Break and Chase, but her passion is in fantastic creature effects. Joined by Triston Johnson (The Walking Dead) this trio will discuss and answer your questions about makeup and prosthetics and their own experiences applying and wearing them.
Both Sides of the Chair
Presented by: Russ Adams; Triston Johnson
Rated: Everyone
Russ Adams creatures creatures. Triston Johnson was a walker in The Walking Dead. Find out first hand how the art form of make-up and application blurs the lines in today's modern story making.
Bring Your Drinks and Let's Have a Chat with Neil Kaplan
Presented by: Neil Kaplan
Rated: Mature
As one of the most in-demand voiceover actors, Neil Kaplan has seen a lot... including tales he typically doesn't share around conventions during panels. For this latenight panel he invites you to bring a drink from the hotel bar and settle in for some authentic after hours chatting just between you and your buddy Neil. Alcohol not purchased from the bar will not be permitted. You are also welcome to attend and not drink. 21 and up only due to potential content topics... and presence of liquor.
Bruce Campbell on the Small Screen
Presented by: Rebecca Thomas
Rated: Everyone
Autolycus, Brisco County and more, discussing all of the television appearances Bruce Campbell.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Stories from the Set
Presented by: Camden Toy; James Leary
Rated: Everyone
Camden Toy is best known for playing some of the creepiest and scariest villains on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. He played one of the Gentlemen in the Emmy Award nominated episode ''Hush'', the skin eating demon Gnarl, and the recurring role of The Ubervamp. James Leary's television credits include a two-year stint as Clem, the loose-skinned demon on the critically acclaimed hit. These two actor team up on stage to bring to life the behind-the-scenes world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Build-A-Boat Rain Gutter Racing
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
It's Saturday morning at ALL-CON. Time for crafts and race-your-friends fun! Build foam boats with the supplied skits, decorate to your own style, and take on others as you race your creations down a rain gutter! While supplies last.
Building Your Gaming Group
Presented by: Tiffany Franzoni; Roll2play
Rated: Everyone
Join Tiffany Franzoni from Roll2Play to discuss: No one wants to play games with you?, Start small, Find common ground - means enjoying their hobbies, Keep it low key, Theme it with food, decorations, music and movie releases, It's not about the rules, Not every time, try new things
Burlesque Seating
Presented by: La Divina Burlesque Productions; Diamond Jim; Jett Adore; Ruby Joule; La Divina; Vivenne Vermooth; Donna Denise; Sasha Dahl; Marylin Monrouge; Black Mariah
Rated: Mature
Advance ticket holders for Burlesque must be seated before 8:45pm. At 8:45, any remaining seats will be released to the public and any unclaimed advanced seating is forfeit. From 8:45 until 9:00 is open / public seating and the performance will begin promptly at 9:00. Seats may not be held by advance seating ticket holders.
But I Don't Have An Idea
Presented by: Charlayne Elizabeth Denney
Rated: Everyone
You want to write a book. But you have really no clue how to find one, what to do when you get it, and how to make it work. Panel is for beginning authors, lost authors, and those who keep swearing they're going to have the next Harry Potter, if they could only figure out how.
Calling All The Countries ... Again! (Hetalia)
Presented by: KaitlynneThomas
Rated: Teen
CALLING ALL THE COUNTRIES.... AGAIN! A Hetalia ask-a-nation panel, the only one of its kind here at ALL-CON. This is its second year and we're hoping it will be funnier, louder, and overall a great time.
*We will have feels and the such, please respect our panelists and because not all of our panelist know all of the current news regarding their country, please do not ask questions concerning current events or sensitive topics*
Cartoon Theme Song Sing-a-long
Presented by: Taffeta Darling; The Fangirls of Dallas
Rated: Everyone
Cartoon theme songs and fans getting together to talk about their favorite cartoon themes. Community singing with the Fangirls of Dallas!
Cause Playing - Community Volunteering
Presented by: Rebecka Haskins-Hunt
Rated: Everyone
More than just showing up and looking cool with friends or ''How to Make a Difference When CosPlaying''. Find out how community volunteering and service in costume makes a difference for non-profits, use the time you donate professionally and be taken seriously. Figure out if you really are a Cause Player or a Cos Player with a big heart. (Both are great)
Rebecka ''Mina'' Haskins-Hunt has been doing Cause Play, Cosplay and gaming for 25 years. She began her love of Cause Play volunteering for Mother Francis Hospital as their mascot at 14 and never looked back. She has since moved on to work with organizations such as Captain Hope's Kids, North Texas Food Bank, Jewish Family Service, Hope's Door, Sturge Weber Foundation and various others in efforts to make the world a better place while bringing smiles and doing it creatively.
Cerina Vincent: Scream Queen, Power Ranger, Screen Writer, and Inspiration
Presented by: Cerina Vincent
Rated: Everyone
At age 18 Cerina Vincent showed off both her acting skills and athleticism as Maya, The Yellow Power Ranger in the Fox series, and #1 watched show in the world, POWER RANGERS LOST GALAXY. She quickly went from a TV super hero to a silver screen sex symbol as ''Areola'' in NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE.
She was nominated for the Saturn award's ''Best Face of the Future'' for her outstanding lead performance in Eli Roth's / Lions Gate's horror sensation, CABIN FEVER!
Cerina has traveled the world meeting her fans, promoted her films. But Cerina is not just known as a ''scream queen.'' She is getting a ton of attention for her comedic chops! Some of Cerina's sexy comedy can be seen in the film JUST ADD WATER, where she played Danny DeVito's wife. Cerina also has had many guest-starring roles on shows such as, CSI, BONES, TWO AND A HALF MEN, GARY UNMARRIED, ALLY MCBEAL, FELICITY, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE just to name a few.
Cerina stole hearts in the Roadside Attractions/Lion's Gate romantic comedy EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE ITALIAN. Her charming performance allowed her millions of horror fans to see her play a leading girl-next-door role on the silver screen. Cerina has also done a ton of indie horror movies, starred in the action thriller IT WAITS, Warner Bros/Dark Castle's RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, and showed her edgier, more dramatic side in DARKENED ROOM, a short film created for her and directed by the infamous David Lynch.
Cerina is also working hard as a writer. She co-wrote Harper Collin's best selling witty, sexy, fun anti-diet book HOW TO EAT LIKE A HOT CHICK: Eat what You Love, Love How You Feel, HOW TO LOVE LIKE A HOT CHICK: The Girlfriend-to-Girlfriend Guide to Getting the Love You Deserve, and her third book, LIVE LIKE A HOT CHICK just hit stores! Cerina, with co-author Jodi Lipper, also write a weekly column for the Huffington Post, have had their sharp and sassy writing published in MAXIM, COMPLETE WOMEN, LIFE & STYLE, STAR, etc, and write their savvy, unique advise for Popsugar.com and Galtime.com. Cerina's classy, sexy wit, and celebrity, expert advice can be seen various times with her co-author on the TODAY show, TYRA BANKS, EXTRA, I-Village and GOOD MORNING AMERICA Now. Cerina is not just a published author, she has also written several TV Pilots and screenplays and she's now being marketed as a ''scream queen who writes horror movies.''
Chainmail 101
Presented by: Payton Schmall (a.k.a. Schmall Cosplay); Russ Schmall
Rated: Everyone
Learn Chainmail by watching hands on demonstrations.
Collectors and Those Who Love Them
Presented by: JediCole Houston; Mrs. JediCole
Rated: Everyone
Presented by The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
You knew it was dangerous when you took the job! What happens when you date or marry a collector? What are the pitfalls? What are the benefits? Exactly how does collecting affect a relationship? And what does it take to find balance in a life with a collector?
JediCole and Mrs. JediCole Houston host a panel on just this subject. After ''marrying into'' committed collecting, Mrs. JediCole has some unique insights to offer. From financial impact and communication issues to storage, mutual compromise, and ''that perfect gift for the collector in your life'', a variety of topics will be covered. Collecting couples are most welcome, but you need not be in a relationship to attend. Your hosts will be welcoming one or two other ''collecting couples'' to be announced as their special guests, so expect some interesting tales.
Audience participation (including joining the hosts and their guests at table) will be a part of this informative panel.
Collector's Piece
Presented by: JediCole Houston
Rated: Everyone
Presented by The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Are you a collector? Do you want to start a collection? Do you have a story to tell from your own experiences as a collector? No matter the answer and no matter the nature of your collection, you should attend this lively panel! Cole ''JediCole'' Houston brings his decades of collecting experience to you as he discusses aspects of collecting from ''The Thrill of the Hunt'' to ''Curating Your Collection''.
A collector of Star Wars toys and memorabilia since 1977, your host also collects Marvel and DC Comics action figures and Eaglemoss figurines as well as figurines of animals and dinosaurs. There is even a couch covered with select plush toys in his collection! Needless to say, if it is collectible its worth talking about and learning about how best to approach every aspect. There will be time allotted near the end of this panel for audience participation.
Community Filk with Darwin Prophet
Presented by: Darwin Prophet
Rated: Everyone
You are invited to sit with Darwin Prophet and relax at ALL-CON's most anticipated and beloved Filking event. She will be sharing some new pieces with you (perhaps even a debut!) and singing the evening away with peaceful raw energy. Whether a long-time fan of filk or a first timer curiously exploring something new, this is an event that you should tag as a must-do experience.
Conservation Arts - Hollywood Technique in a Zoo Environment
Presented by: Tim Lawrence
Rated: Everyone
A Zoo environment is the last place you'd expect to see Hollywood technique. Come and see how Tim Lawrence uses theatrical mold processes to make 3D records of living animals.
Corrupting Genres
Presented by: Charlayne Elizabeth Denney
Rated: Mature
Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, on a dark and stormy night there were solidly defined lines between science fiction, fantasy, romance, westerns, horror, YA/NA, and childrens books. Now we have western romance on a space ship, a fantasy romance for New Adults, Western Paranormal and M/M, F/M in various numbers in the group. Did authors/script writers just run out of solid genre ideas or is this a predictable outgrowth of more accessible publishing, bypassing agents and self-publishing?
Cosplay Contest Entry Check-In / Line-Up
Presented by: CosPod
Rated: Everyone
Cosplay contest entries... check in here, and line up for show time! The Dogwood is being utilized this year as a lounge to sit and relax before you go on-stage and after you come off. You need to report here at 5pm to check in and receive instructions.
Cosplay Contest
Presented by: CosPod
Rated: Everyone
The Cosplay Contest is an event for cosplayers to feature their costumes and for attendees to relax and watch some amazing cosplay. Cosplayers can choose between a walk-on and a skit for their performance. Cosplayers of all ages are welcome to join in on this fantastic and fun show!
All content must be PG-13 and conform to the convention's rules regarding costumes and props. At least 50% of your costume must be constructed by you. Characters must be a pre-existing property from movies, television, anime, comic book, etc. No original characters at this time - Gijinkas are allowed.
Full rules should be read here prior to applying: http://www.ALL-CON.net/cosplay.html.
Costume Competition
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
Witness the best of costuming at All-Con! Limited to a maximum of 80 entries. Winners in every category receive a trophy and the Best of Show and Reserve Champion winners will each walk away with a cash prize, too! Preregistration is required to compete.
Costume Contest Entry Check-In / Line-Up
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
Pre-registered costume contest entries... check in here, and line up for show time! The Palm is being utilized this year as a lounge to sit and relax before you go on-stage and after you come off. You need to report here at 5pm to check in and receive instructions.
Costuming on a Budget
Presented by: Taffeta Darling
Rated: Everyone
An open forum discussion with tips and hints for making a costume under $150.00.
Creative Entrepreneurship
Presented by: Greg D
Rated: Everyone
Greg D of Lonestar Scif, Horror, and Fantasy fans will be leading a working shop on creative entrepreneurship. If you're the creative type who has always wanted to start your business this workshop is for you. Greg will be speaking about financing projects, accounting, and management. Greg will tell funny stories of his 16 years working with small business.
Creature Creation on a Budget: An Introduction to Mask Making
Presented by: Russ Adams
Rated: Everyone
This instructional panel walks you through the process of creature mask making. From concept to finished product, creature designer Russ Adams shows you how to make a custom mask on a budget.
CrossPlay and Crossplaying
Presented by: Taffeta Darling and Friends
Rated: Everyone
Discussion of what makes CrossPlay fun and the benefits it offers.
Cthulu Dice the LARP Game
Presented by: Mike Kelly
Rated: Everyone
The con-craze sweeping the nation - the more play the merrier! Cthulhu Dice lets you drive your rivals mad . . . very, very quickly. Players take turns rolling the big, beautiful, custom 12-sided die, embossed with tentacles, Elder Signs, and more. Destroy your opponents' sanity! Better yet, steal it. But watch out for Cthulhu – when he comes up, he takes sanity from everyone! 18 glass Sanity marbles are included. Lose all your marbles and you're mad. The last sane cultist wins . . . unless everyone goes mad together. Then Cthulhu wins! Most fun U will have at a con! Props provied, rules taught and prizes given away!
Dallas Derby Devils Q&A and Recruitment
Presented by: Dallas Derby Devils
Rated: Everyone
You have seen them on the flat track, now meet the women of the Dallas Derby Devils up close. Get your questions answered and find out what it takes to be a part of a team on the league.
Dark Science Fiction
Presented by: Greg D
Rated: Everyone
An open disussion on the history and trends in dark scifi. Films like Bladerunner, The Matrix, and Alien.
DC Comics Television Multiverse
Presented by: Matt Morrison; Andrew Farmer; Rick Gutierez
Rated: Everyone
The 2014-2015 TV season was the one where DC Comics took the small screen by storm. Join us for a discussion of Gotham, Arrow, The Flash and Constantine as well as upcoming shows such as Supergirl, Teen Titans and The CW's mysterious third super hero show...
DFW Cosplay Gallifrey Photoshoot
Presented by: Kris Jara; Chance Borger; Paxton Perry
Rated: Everyone
The annual DFW Cosplay Gallifrey Birthday photoshoot. Join us as we celebrate our fourth birthday in the only way The Doctor (and Companions) know how.
Discover New Horizons: The ALL-CON 2014 Mega Ballroom Room Party
Presented by: Trigger Mortis, DJ
Rated: Everyone
All-Con's Saturday signature dance! Fandom Cross-Overs / Mash-Ups and Exploration themed attire recommended - but not required. Gather and mix to dance, relax, and party all night!
''Lights! Music! Dance!''
The schedule ends at 3am but ALL-CON has a history of choosing to keep the music playing as long for as the dance floor stays full. If you want to stay up partying all night, the annual ALL-CON mega ballroom room party is the place to be!
Discovering New Horizons ... with LEGOs!
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
It's LEGO open play time! Stop in and see what themed creations you can build by yourself or with teams of friends. Award categories will be posted on-site to avoid pre-planning your best entries.
Disney Anonymouse 2015 Edition
Presented by: Rick Gutierrez; Roy Buckingham
Rated: Everyone
Do you love Disney? Do you have a favorite character, a favorite movie, even a favorite theme park? Or are you the type who keeps your live for all that is related to the mouse under wraps for fear of being ostracized? Never fear, this panel is for you! Join Rick and the rest of the crew from Rediscovering the Magic as they talk about their love of (almost) all things Disney in their most endearing ALL-CON panel!
Disney Villains Training 101
Presented by: Scorchcake Cosplay; Meg Griffin Cosplay
Rated: Everyone
Have you ever wondered how your favorite Disney Villains came up with such wild plans to seek revenge? Now is the time to ask them! Stop by Disney Villains Training 101 and hear from the villains themselves about how they came up with their plans, what went wrong, and how they'd make their evil plan even more insidious if they could try again! Come and enjoy this gathering of evil with your favorite and most devious villains, as they delight, entertain, and socialize with you! This performance based panel is full of mischevious fun for the whole family.
Dissecting the Brilliance of John Hughes
Presented by: Taffeta Darling; The Fangirls of Dallas
Rated: Teen
An hour and a half geek out session discussion with The Fangirls of Dallas about one of the best directors of the 1980-1990s.
Doctor Who Cosplay 101
Presented by: Tracy Robertson; James Enlow; Nick Mason; Ashly Hainge; Rebecca Thomas
Rated: Everyone
DFW Cosplay Gallifrey talks about the wonderful world of whovian cosplay and offers tips, advice, and info for the beginner to advanced cosplayer for cosplaying in the Doctor Who Universe.
Doctor Who's ''Next Companion''
Presented by: David Petty
Rated: Everyone
Do you have what it takes to travel through time and space with The Doctor? Men and women will compete on their knowledge of time and space, their ability to be brave, clever, and funny, as well as their eagerness for adventure. Costumes are not required. Registration at the door.
Doll and Asian Ball Jointed Dolls: Community Q&A and Discussion
Presented by: Shannon Terrill
Rated: Everyone
Join us for an open Q&A on doll collecting. We'll have lots of dolls out on display for photography. Please ask before handling the dolls.
Doll and Dollfie (ABJD) Meet-Up and Introductions
Presented by: Shannon Terrill
Rated: Everyone
Doll owners and admirers are all welcome to join us as we display our dolls for photography and discussion. Please ask before handling the dolls.
Doll and Dollfie Swap Meet
Presented by: Shannon Terrill
Rated: Everyone
Bring your ball-joint doll and similar items to swap and trade. Please be sure items are clean and useable. No money exchange is allowed.
Dolls and Asian Ball Jointed Dolls: An Introduction
Presented by: Shannon Terrill
Rated: Everyone
Join long time doll owners as we explore the world of Asian ball-jointed and fashion dolls. We will have several dolls on display including resin, vinyl and plastic. All are welcome. Please ask before handling the dolls.
Dolls and Asian Ball Jointed Dolls: Avoiding Scams When Buying
Presented by: Shannon Terrill
Rated: Everyone
A collector's greatest fear is realizing they were sold a fake. Join us as we share safe shopping tips and discuss common BJD scams. Please ask before handling the dolls.
Don't Lose Your Geek Card - Sadistically Difficult Disney Trivia Edition
Presented by: All-Con Games and Theory; The United States of Geekdom; Rediscovering the Magic
Rated: Everyone
Contestants: Three
It's baaaaaaak!
Returning for a third big year, the most grueling test of trivia knowledge from the House of Mouse will play out at ALL-CON 2015! Hosted by Rediscovering the Magic's own Rick Guitierrez and Roy Buckingham, Jr., this is a Disney trivia competition that will knock you out of your Mickey Mouse short pants! Cruelly difficult questions tax the knowledge of the most well-versed fan, though it is not without hope. The truly Walt-knowing will find navigating these evil questions a challenge, but your hosts feel that in the end the true Disney fanatic will find his or her place in Magic Kingdom(esque) history! And we don't mean as a frozen head in ''Walt's Vault'' either!
Grab your mouse ears and strap in for a thrill ride of fun and trivia as question after question will both confound and delight. Trivia runs the Disney gamut from the earliest animated features to more contemporary facets of Disnyana like the Muppets, Marvel Comics, and Star Wars. Even the long history of Disney television productions have informed the question base. Do you have what it takes to out Mouseketeer this challenge? Of course you do! (Wishing on a star wouldn't hurt, though.
All three contestants in this game are issued a trio Geek Cards which they must defend with correct answers when they buzz in, (Walt Disney's) ''Brave''-ly facing the 40 cruel(la Deville)-est questions ever offered up. Incorrect answers will cost a Geek Card and if all are lost during the game, well that contestant must Duck (Tales) out. But this challenge is not completely (K)im-Possible! Special Bonus Cards randomly included with some questions can save the day as they are effectively extra Geek Cards. Hidden Prize Cards add extra incentive as correct answers mean extra min(n)i(e Mouse) prizes for lucky contestants! While this is the most challenging of trivia competitions, we can assure you that if you know your Disney and you make it into the contestant pool, you won't come out looking dumb(o) at all!
Points are awarded for every correctly answered question as well as for each Geek Card retained and every Bonus Card earned (and retained). Prize Cards do not add to the point total, but at least there is a nice prize involved! Not a hardcore aficionado of Walt Disney Studios? Worry not, there are plenty of other versions of Don't Lose Your Geek Card! Check the schedule to find the perfect fit.
Don't Lose Your Geek Card: B Movie Edition
Presented by: All-Con Games and Theory; Cult Film Fanatics
Rated: Everyone
Contestants: Three
Some of the worst movies ever made have become the best movies ever made... for watching! From ''no-brainer entertainers'' to the schlockiest of shock/rock/crock cinema, B-movies have an unmistakable appeal. Cult Film Fantatics' own Roy Buckingham, Jr. is your guide on a journey into misery in this unique version of the popular ALL-CON original game show. Do you favor the creme de la crap when it comes to movies? You might just be contestant material for this show! So break out your old VHS tapes of late night presentations from On-TV, brush up on your Count Floyd's Monster Chiller Horror Theater film library selections, and be prepared to bring your ''B'' game!
As in every version of this game, each contestant is issued three Geek Cards and faces the big board of 40 trivia questions, in this case based the best of the worst that Hollywood (and even Iowa) has offered up over the decades. Each contestant who answers incorrectly loses on of their Geek Cards, lose them all during the game and you have to sit the rest out. But have no fear! Bonus Cards randomly included with some questions can save the day as they are effectively extra Geek Cards. Hidden Prize Cards add extra incentive as correct answers mean extra prizes for lucky contestants. When it comes to crowning the Champion of B-Movie Trivia there can B only one, will it B you?
Points are awarded for every correctly answered question as well as for each Geek Card retained and every Bonus Card earned (and retained). Prize Cards do not add to the point total, but at least there is a nice prize involved! Not really into B-movies? Check out the other incarnations of Don't Lose Your Geek Card on the schedule.
Don't Lose Your Geek Card: Classic Edition
Presented by: JediCole Houston
Rated: Everyone
Presented by All-Con Games and Theory and The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Contestants: Three
It's the game show that launched so many variations that we simply lost track!
Contestants are each issued three Geek Cards at the start of the game and are presented with a board of eight categories with five trivia questions each. Any contestant ringing in and giving a wrong answer loses a Geek Card. This can be a bad thing because its a ''three strikes and you're out'' kind of game! But if you get the question right you have earned points that are added to the points received for each Geek Card maintained during the game. Lose a Geek Card or two? Fear not! There are Bonus Cards randomly included with questions that act as replacement Geek Cards which can be won with a correct answer. There are even randomly placed prize cards that garner special prizes for a correct answer over and above the main prize for the show!
Points are awarded for every correctly answered question as well as for each Geek Card retained and every Bonus Card earned (and retained). Prize Cards do not add to the point total, but at least there is a nice prize involved! This classic edition of the show will feature trivia derived from movies, television, comics, sci-fi / fantasy literature, and popular culture. Looking for something more specific? Check out the other incarnations of Don't Lose Your Geek Card!
Don't Lose Your Geek Card: Comic Book Edition
Presented by: Andrew Farmer; JediCole Houston
Rated: Everyone
Presented by All-Con Games and Theory and The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Contestants: Three
COMICS! Yep, that is what the hosts of Hey Kids, Comcis! love to read, collect, and enjoy (and talk about on their podcasts). So naturally they want to challenge fans with a new batch of comic book trivia with their own version of Don't Lose Your Geek Card.. In keeping with the format of all incarnations of the game, each contestant collects three Geek Cards and faces the big board of trivia questions, in this case based on comics old and new. Each contestant who answers incorrectly loses on of their Geek Cards, lose them all during the game and you have to sit the rest out. But have no fear! Bonus Cards randomly included with some questions can save the day as they are effectively extra Geek Cards. Hidden Prize Cards add extra incentive as correct answers mean extra prizes for lucky contestants. Are you at the local comic shop every Wednesday to get the latest releases? Do you think you have All-Con comic book trivia champion Starman Morrison-level knowledge of the medium? Well true believer, you had best get int he contestant pool for this version of Don't Lose Your Geek Card! All contestants will receive a selection of comics from Hey Kids, Comics! Live's infamous ''Short Box'' at the start of the show.
Points are awarded for every correctly answered question as well as for each Geek Card retained and every Bonus Card earned (and retained). Prize Cards do not add to the point total, but at least there is a nice prize involved! Should comic books not be your cup of tea, check out the other incarnations of Don't Lose Your Geek Card on the schedule.
Don't Lose Your Geek Card: ''In My Day'' Edition
Presented by: Andrew Farmer
Rated: Everyone
Presented by All-Con Games and Theory and The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Contestants: Three
Back in my day you had to go to the 7-11 to buy your comic books! Back in my day Daleks sported plungers and we didn't mind! Back in my day it was just called ''Star Wars'' with no episode anything attached! Back in my day ''Battlestar Galactica'' starred the guy from ''Bonanza''! In my day Yondu had a big red fin on his head and there were no talking trees in ''Guardians of the Galaxy''!
While applicable to some aspects of this incarnation of Don't Lose Your Geek Card, the mix of trivia put forth will come from a little bit broader range. Think trivia from the 70s and 80s for the most part. Kind of ''back in the day'' for many at All-Con. If you grew up on the 70s and/or 80s and think you have what it takes to jump into the middle of those decades then you have found the version of this game show that is ideal. Categories could include movies, comic books, music, television, video games, and pretty much anything pop culture.
Points are awarded for every correctly answered question as well as for each Geek Card retained and every Bonus Card earned (and retained). Prize Cards do not add to the point total, but at least there is a nice prize involved! This edition of the show will be all over the map from the standpoint of categories, but limited to about a 20 year period. Looking for something different in your game show choices? There are a lot of different veresions of Don't Lose Your Geek Card from which to choose!
Don't Lose Your Geek Card: Star Wars Edition
Presented by: JediCole Houston
Rated: Everyone
Presented by All-Con Games and Theory and The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Contestants: Three
Your favorite Star Wars guys from The Rantcor Pit and The Rantcor Pit Live bring their simple tricks and nonsense to the game shows track with this edition of Don't Lose Your Geek Card set in that galaxy far, far away. As with the traditional version, contestants receive three Geek Cards each and are confronted with 40 questions over eight categories, all Star Wars themed of course. Contestants who answer a question incorrectly lose a Geek Card and if they lose all three during the game they are out! But there are random Bonus Cards out there to be won with a correct answer to the questions paired with such cards that act as extra Geek Cards. There are also Prize Cards out there that can earn contestants some cool Star Wars swag. If you think the Force is with you then you might wind up as a contestant of this incarnation of the show.
Points are awarded for every correctly answered question as well as for each Geek Card retained and every Bonus Card earned (and retained). Prize Cards do not add to the point total, but at least there is a nice prize involved! Don't like the Star Wars? Check out the other incarnations of Don't Lose Your Geek Card!
Doug Jones: Meeting the Man Behind the Talent
Presented by: Doug Jones
Rated: Everyone
Doug Jones is perhaps one of the most brilliant actors of our time. Fans will long remember Doug for his work as THE SILVER SURFER in FANTASTIC FOUR RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER. He's also ABE SAPIEN in HELLBOY and HELLBOY II THE GOLDEN ARMY, as well a taking on 2 other roles, that of THE CHAMBERLAIN and THE ANGEL OF DEATH for director Guillermo del Toro.)!
Doug portrays 2 characters in the Oscar winning film PAN'S LABYRINTH (in the native tongue of Spanish ''El Laberinto del Fauno''). He plays BOTH Pan (the faun creature) and The Pale Man. Another fan favorite is the Halloween classic, HOCUS POCUS, in which Doug plays the goofy zombie, ex-boyfriend of Bette Midler, BILLY BUTCHERSON. And his earliest comic book movie appearance was alongside Danny De Vito as a faded circus clown in BATMAN RETURNS.
In addition to these very popular films, you can also find Doug as the very smart alien, COCHISE, on TNT's critically acclaimed series, Steven Speilberg produced FALLING SKIES. Other notable TV guest roles for Doug include William Barrow on TEEN WOLF, Grady Edlund on FEAR ITSELF, Dominique Wilkins on THE NEIGHBORS, and the lead Gentleman on BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER's Emmy-nominated ''Hush'' episode!
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog 5 Year Anniversary!
Presented by: United States of Geekdon
Rated: Everyone
The United States of Geekdom proudly presents... A special sing along event screening of the critically acclaimed Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog! Neil Patrick Harris plays Dr. Horrible, an aspiring super villain who is trying to join the Evil League of Evil and at the same time get with the cute girl at the Laundromat. Will he be able to perfect his freeze ray? Will Bad Horse make Dr. Horrible his mare? Will Captain Hammer ever stop being a corporate tool? Find out in DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG!!!!! ''Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Along Blog'' screened by permission from Time Science Blood Club, LLC. © Time Science Blood Club, LLC. all rights reserved.''
Droid Hunt Raffle Drawing
Presented by: 501st Star Garrison (hosting)
Rated: Everyone
If you pleased Droid Hunt at all during the weekend and 'lost' a droid or used a Jedi Mind Trick on Imperial Troopers, then this is where you need to be! Each badge confiscated by the Empire was a raffle ticket for you to win prizes. Must be present to win. If you badge is called and you aren't here, your prize will be awarded to the next badge drawn. Don't miss out! You played the game, now see if you got to win!
Embracing the Lighter Side of Gaming
Presented by: Tiffany Franzoni; Roll2play
Rated: Everyone
Join Tiffany Franzoni from Roll2Play to discuss: Days of those long weekend games, Mainstream folks, In between games, New Games, ''It's ok to play faster lighter games''
Ethan Nahte - Reading
Presented by: Ethan Nahte
Rated: Mature
Author Ethan Nahte will be reading his latest published story from the anthology ''State of Horror: Louisiana''. Other authors (TBA) may be participating as well.
Every Hero Needs a Mask (Kid's Craft)
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
ALL-CON supplies the pre-cut masks, you supply the hero to decorate and wear them! Everybody gets to be a hero on 'Super hero Sunday'! While supplies last.
Extreme Horror
Presented by: Catt Dahman
Rated: Teen
The examination and discussion of Splatter-gore and Splatterpunk. Sex, violence, gore, and rock and roll in writing. Rejected for content literature. How horror writers can go to the extreme and scare the pants off readers!
Audience interaction encouraged re: 1. Publishing (who, what, where), contracts, etc. 2. ''Branding'' your name 3. Horror writing advice 4. Anything anyone wishes to ask!
Fabric and Pattern Swap
Presented by: Sandi Dreer
Rated: Everyone
Have extra fabric or patterns in your stash? Bring it to the swap and exchange it with other crafters! Patterns and fabric left will be donated to a local school theater department.
Fashioning Jewelry Workshop
Presented by: Chrystal Hayes
Rated: Everyone
Creating jewelry requires a specific skill to go along with an artistic vision of how you want each piece's design to take form. Chrystal Hayes, the owner of Celtic Chrystal Jewelry in Denton, teaches an introductory hands-on session demonstrating the technique to be mastered when constructing fashionable jewelry.
FetLife Meet Up
Presented by: Madam Scarlet
Rated: Adult Content
Meet and Greet for members of FetLife.com
Finding Hollywood
Presented by: Triston Johnson
Rated: Everyone
.Triston Johnson explores his career, the roles he has portrayed and how he landed the parts.
Flash Facts
Presented by: Comics Historian Matt Morrison
Rated: Teen
Were you slow to become a fan of the adventures of Barry Allen or has The Flash always been a fast favorite? Either way, you'll probably learn something at this panel, as Comics Historian Matt Morrison speaks upon the history of The Fastest Man Alive.
Furry and You
Presented by: Axeonos
Rated: Mature
Join us for a small discussion on furry and the world of furs.
Galaxy Quest
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
The sci-fi television series ''Galaxy Quest'', which took place aboard the intergalactic spaceship NSEA Protector, starred Jason Nesmith as suave Commander Peter Quincy Taggert, Gwen DeMarco as sexy communications person Lt. Tawny Madison (a role which consisted solely of repeating what the computer stated, much to Gwen's annoyance), Shakespearean trained Sir Alexander Dane as alien Dr. Lazarus, Fred Kwan as engineer Tech Sgt. Chen, and Tommy Webber as child gunner Laredo. Seventeen years after the series last aired, it lives on in the hearts of its rabid fans. However, it lives on in infamy for its stars, who have not been able to find meaningful acting work since. Their current lives revolve around cashing in on however those roles will afford, which usually entails attending fan conventions or worse, such as shopping mall openings. Only Jason seems to relish his lot in life, until he finds out that his co-stars detest him because of his superior attitude as ''the Commander''...
Game Design: Is It For You?
Presented by: Tiffany Franzoni; Roll2play
Rated: Everyone
Join Tiffany Franzoni from Roll2Play to discuss: . Accessible to many, Intellectual property - should you be concerned, Theme vs components, Schools, home school programs, libraries.
Game of Thrones Trivia
Presented by: Christine Dunbar; Allyson Burton; Lauren Martin; Blake Martin (with All-Con Games and Theory)
Rated: Everyone
3 Contestants
''In the game of trivia, you either win or you die.'' Join us for Jeopardy-style trivia based on Game of Thrones, with questions from both the books and TV series. Pre-qualification at the start for contestants, but everyone is welcome. All contestants leave with a prize! Caution: May contain spoilers.
Game Room: 7 Wonders
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
You are the leader of one of the 7 great cities of the Ancient World. Gather resources, develop commercial routes, and affirm your military supremacy. Build your city and erect an architectural wonder which will transcend future times.
7 Wonders lasts three ages. In each age, players receive seven cards from a particular deck, choose one of those cards, then pass the remainder to an adjacent player. Players reveal their cards simultaneously, paying resources if needed or collecting resources or interacting with other players in various ways. Each player then chooses another card from the deck they were passed, and the process repeats until players have six cards in play from that age. After three ages, the game ends.
Game Room: Apples to Apples
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
The party game Apples to Apples consists of two decks of cards: Things and Descriptions. Each round, the active player draws a Description card (which features an adjective like ''Hairy'' or ''Smarmy'') from the deck, then the other players each secretly choose the Thing card in hand that best matches that description and plays it face-down on the table. The active player then reveals these cards and chooses the Thing card that, in his opinion, best matches the Description card, which he awards to whoever played that Thing card. This player becomes the new active player for the next round.
Game Room: Castellan
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
In Castellan, players work together to build a castle. Finely detailed wall and tower pieces link together to form courtyards, and the player who finishes a courtyard claims it with a Keep, scoring points for that courtyard equal to the number of tower pieces surrounding it.
In more detail, each player starts the game with two decks of cards: a wall deck and a tower deck. Each card allows a player to play the components shown on it, with the wall deck cards always depicting at least one wall (and some combination of walls/towers) and the tower deck cards always depicting at least one tower (and again some combination of walls/towers). On a turn, a player can play as many cards as she wants, but she draws only one card at the end of her turn. The goal is to create courtyards - and subdivide existing courtyards - while keeping your opponent from doing the same. Players have the same cards in their decks, so the challenge is all about what to use when. The game ends when all the castle pieces are used up, and the player with the most points wins.
Game Room: Catan
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
In the Settlers of CATAN, players try to be the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads. On each turn dice are rolled to determine what resources the island produces. Players collect these resources (cards) - wood, grain, brick, sheep, or stone - to build up their civilizations to get to 10 victory points and win the game.
Points are accumulated by building settlements and cities, having the longest road and the largest army (from some of the development cards), and gathering certain development cards that simply award victory points. When a player has gathered 10 points (some of which may be held in secret), he announces his total and claims the win.
The Settlers of Catan has won multiple awards and is one of the most popular games in recent history due to its amazing ability to appeal to experienced gamers as well as those new to the hobby.
Some pre-game instruction is available for players not already familiar with game play, compliments of the gaming crew from Roll2Play.
Game Room: Claustrophobia
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Claustrophobia is a miniatures-based dungeon crawl game set within the universe of Hell Dorado.
One player controls a small group of determined humans, while the other plays an almost unending army of demonic creatures. The game is thematic and highly asymmetric: human characters are stronger, but the demon characters are more numerous.
In essence dice are allocated after rolling to perform actions, while cards or special abilities are also available. The game is about managing decisions and choosing what to do with the resources that you have, managing difficult events and out-thinking your opponent. Combat is handled by dice.
Complexity is low, with the focus on theme and building towards a tense, climactic ending.
Game Room: Cubist
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
In Cubist, you and your opponents are architects competing to build a grand and inspiring new Modern Art Museum including its interior sculptures or ''installations.'' Aptly enough, your building materials are cubes, or more precisely, dice!
On each turn you roll two dice and place them in your studio as raw materials for your cubist sculptures. From there you position these dice to complete commissioned installations for the museum. Dice with identical numbers can be stacked on top of one another to give your sculpture elevation and grandeur. Dice with adjacent numbers go next to one another to construct unconventional footprints of modernism. You can press your luck by committing to a certain risky commission—hoping that no one else will complete it first -- or play it safe by locking up your dice for later use.
You can also use your dice to enlist the aid of masters of modern art like Juan Gris, Franz Marc and Olga Rozanova. Each installation you complete allows you to contribute dice to the building of the Museum itself. You will have to sculpt cleverly but quickly to get the new Museum named after you!
Game Room: DC Deck Building
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Batman! Superman! Wonder Woman! Aquaman! The Flash! Green Lantern! Cyborg! The Justice League of America is ready for action – are you? Fight the never-ending battle for truth, justice, and peace in the DC Comics Deck-Building Game!
To start the game, each player chooses one of the seven over-sized hero cards, each of which has a special power, and starts with a deck of ten cards. Each turn, a player starts with a hand of five cards and can acquire or conquer the five types of cards in the game: heroes, villains and super-villains, equipment, super powers, and locations. To defeat villains, you'll need to have power -- but when a super-villain is defeated, a new one comes into play, attacking all the heroes while doing so. Make sure you've acquired defenses -- like super speed or bulletproof powers, or The Batsuit equipment -- to protect yourself from harm.
Craft your hero deck into a well-oiled machine to take on the most vile villains in the DC Universe in your quest for Victory!
Game Room: Dixit
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
One player is the storyteller for the turn and looks at the images on the 6 cards in her hand. From one of these, she makes up a sentence and says it out loud (without showing the card to the other players).
Each other player selects the card in their hands which best matches the sentence and gives the selected card to the storyteller, without showing it to the others.
The storyteller shuffles her card with all the received cards. All pictures are shown face up and every player has to bet upon which picture was the storyteller's.
If nobody or everybody finds the correct card, the storyteller scores 0, and each of the other players scores 2. Otherwise the storyteller and whoever found the correct answer score 3. Players score 1 point for every vote for their own card.
The game ends when the deck is empty or if a player scores 30 points. In either case, the player with the most points wins the game.
Game Room: Dominion
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
''You are a monarch, like your parents before you, a ruler of a small pleasant kingdom of rivers and evergreens. Unlike your parents, however, you have hopes and dreams! You want a bigger and more pleasant kingdom, with more rivers and a wider variety of trees. You want a Dominion! In all directions lie fiefs, freeholds, and feodums. All are small bits of land, controlled by petty lords and verging on anarchy. You will bring civilization to these people, uniting them under your banner.
But wait! It must be something in the air; several other monarchs have had the exact same idea. You must race to get as much of the unclaimed land as possible, fending them off along the way. To do this you will hire minions, construct buildings, spruce up your castle, and fill the coffers of your treasury. Your parents wouldn't be proud, but your grandparents, on your mother's side, would be delighted.''
Game Room: Elder Sign
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
ELDER SIGN is a fast-paced, cooperative dice game of supernatural intrigue by Richard Launius and Kevin Wilson, the designers of Arkham Horror. Players take the roles of investigators racing against time to stave off the imminent return of the Ancient One. Armed with tools, allies, and occult knowledge, investigators must put their sanity and stamina to the test as they adventure to locate Elder Signs, the eldritch symbols used to seal away the Ancient Ones and win the game.
Some pre-game instruction is available for players not already familiar with game play, compliments of the gaming crew from Roll2Play.
Game Room: Fluxx
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game. By playing cards, you change numerous aspects of the game: how to draw cards, how to play cards, and even how to win.
At the start of the game, each player holds three cards and on a turn a player draws one card, then plays one card. By playing cards, you can put new rules into play that change numerous aspects of the game: how many cards to draw or play, how many cards you can hold in hand or keep on the table in front of you, and (most importantly) how to win the game. There are many editions, themed siblings, and promo cards available.
Game Room: Food Fight
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Out of the frying pan, and into the line of fire!
In Food Fight, your favorite foods have gone to war. Draft glorious food warriors into your army and march them onto battlefields from Watermelonloo to Spaghettis-burg! Battle morning, noon, and night across three meals. Food mascots lord over the mealtime chaos, searching for a new champion -- but who will reign supreme? The most cunning, the most savage, the most delicious?!
Game Room: Forbidden Desert
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Gear up for a thrilling adventure to recover a legendary flying machine buried deep in the ruins of an ancient desert city. You'll need to coordinate with your teammates and use every available resource if you hope to survive the scorching heat and relentless sandstorm. Find the flying machine and escape before you all become permanent artifacts of the forbidden desert!
In Forbidden Desert, a thematic sequel to Forbidden Island, players take on the roles of brave adventurers who must throw caution to the wind and survive both blistering heat and blustering sand in order to recover a legendary flying machine buried under an ancient desert city. While featuring cooperative game play similar to Forbidden Island, Forbidden Desert is a fresh new game based around an innovative set of mechanisms, such as an ever-shifting board, individual resource management, and a unique method for locating the flying machine parts.
Game Room: Forbidden Island
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Forbidden Island is a visually stunning 'cooperative' board game. Instead of winning by competing with other players like most games, everyone must work together to win the game. Players take turns moving their pawns around the island, which is built by arranging the many beautifully screen-printed tiles before play begins. As the game progresses, more and more island tiles sink, becoming unavailable, and the pace increases. Players use strategies to keep the island from sinking, while trying to collect treasures and items. As the water level rises, it gets more difficult- sacrifices must be made.
With multiple levels of difficulty, different characters to choose from (each with a special ability of their own), many optional island formats and game variations available, Forbidden Island has huge replay value. More players translates into a faster and more difficult game, though the extra help can make all the difference. This is a fun game, tricky for players of almost any age.
Game Room: Frag
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Frag is the essence of early first person shooters like Doom and Quake distilled into a board game. The tagline sums up the game: ''If it moves, shoot it.''
Players create characters by assigning stat points and spawn on the game board, then roll dice to move around the board, pick up weapon and gadget cards, and shoot at opponents. There are also cheat cards that can be used to gain an advantage on other players when they least expect it. When players are killed they respawn on their next turn and the first player to score three kills is the winner.
Game Room: Geek Out
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Geek Out! is a party game that can determine once and for all which player is the most knowledgeable about your favorite pop culture subjects!
In the game, you draw cards asking you to list a certain number of things which fall under a certain category: comic books, fantasy, games, science fiction, and miscellaneous. Before you begin, however, the other players may try to steal your points (and bragging rights!) by bidding to list even more than the card requires. The bidding continues until one player is ready to ''out-geek'' their friends. Collect a predetermined number of cards, and you win!
Game Room: Gloom
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
The world of Gloom is a sad and benighted place. The sky is gray, the tea is cold, and a new tragedy lies around every corner. Debt, disease, heartache, and packs of rabid flesh-eating mice -- just when it seems like things can't get any worse, they do. But some say that one's reward in the afterlife is based on the misery endured in life. If so, there may yet be hope -- if not in this world, then in the peace that lies beyond.
In the Gloom card game, you assume control of the fate of an eccentric family of misfits and misanthropes. The goal of the game is sad, but simple: you want your characters to suffer the greatest tragedies possible before passing on to the well-deserved respite of death. You'll play horrible mishaps like Pursued by Poodles or Mocked by Midgets on your own characters to lower their Self-Worth scores, while trying to cheer your opponents' characters with marriages and other happy occasions that pile on positive points. The player with the lowest total Family Value wins.
Game Room: Khet 2.0
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
The Laser Game Khet 2.0: Mind blowing laser fun for players ages 9-99. Using simple rules that can be learned in minutes players alternate turns moving Egyptian themed mirrored pieces, after which they fire their REAL (eye-safe) laser with the goal of blasting their opponents pharaoh to win the game!
Game Room: Kill Doctor Lucky
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
KILL DOCTOR LUCKY: In this notorious game, an inversion of Clue, you hate Doctor Lucky. Maybe he left you out of his will. Maybe he killed your pet rock. Whatever the reason, you want him dead. Unfortunately, so do the other players. Since you don't want to go to jail, you need to make your attempt in secret; if anybody can see you, whistle nonchalantly, and let the Doctor live ... until next time.
Some pre-game instruction is available for players not already familiar with game play, compliments of the gaming crew from Roll2Play.
Game Room: King of Tokyo
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
In King of Tokyo, you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and strange aliens -- all of whom are destroying Tokyo and whacking each other in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo.
At the start of each turn, you roll six dice. The dice show the following six symbols: 1, 2, or 3 Victory Points, Energy, Heal, and Attack. Over three successive throws, choose whether to keep or discard each die in order to win victory points, gain energy, restore health, or attack other players into understanding that Tokyo is YOUR territory.
The fiercest player will occupy Tokyo, and earn extra victory points, but that player can't heal and must face all the other monsters alone!
Game Room: Last Night on Earth
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Last Night on Earth is a survival horror board game that pits small-town Heroes head-to-head against a horde of Zombies. A team of heroes is chosen by players, and the Zombies are controlled by other players. Each hero has its own special abilities. The board is modular, which changes the layout of the town and start positions of each hero. The game comes with several scenarios, which include simple survival, rescue, or escape. Differing combinations of heroes, scenarios, and board configurations offer a lot of replay-ability.
Game Room: Lords of Waterdeep
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Waterdeep, the City of Splendors -- the most resplendent jewel in the Forgotten Realms, and a den of political intrigue and shady back-alley dealings. In this game, the players are powerful lords vying for control of this great city. Its treasures and resources are ripe for the taking, and that which cannot be gained through trickery and negotiation must be taken by force!
Game Room: Love Letter
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
All of the eligible young men (and many of the not-so-young) seek to woo the princess of Tempest. Unfortunately, she has locked herself in the palace, and you must rely on others to take your romantic letters to her. Will yours reach her first?
Love Letter is a game of risk, deduction, and luck. Your goal is to get your love letter into Princess Annette's hands while deflecting the letters from competing suitors. From a deck with only sixteen cards, each player starts with only one card in hand; one card is removed from play. On a turn, you draw one card, and play one card, trying to expose others and knock them from the game. Powerful cards lead to early gains, but make you a target. Rely on weaker cards for too long, however, and your letter may be tossed in the fire!
Game Room: Machi Koro
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Welcome to the city of Machi Koro. You've just been elected Mayor. Congrats! Unfortunately the citizens have some pretty big demands: jobs, a theme park, a couple of cheese factories and maybe even a radio tower. A tough proposition since the city currently consists of a wheat field, a bakery and a single die.
Armed only with your trusty die and a dream, you must grow Machi Koro into the largest city in the region. You will need to collect income from developments, build public works, and steal from your neighbors' coffers. Just make sure they aren't doing the same to you!
Machi Koro is a fast-paced game. Each player wants to develop the city on his own terms in order to complete all of the landmarks under construction faster than his rivals. On his turn, each player rolls one or two dice. If the sum of the dice rolled matches the number of a building that a player owns, he gets the effect of that building; in some cases opponents will also benefit from your die (just as you can benefit from theirs). Then, with money in hand a player can build a landmark or a new building, ideally adding to the wealth of his city on future turns. The first player to construct all of his landmarks wins!
Game Room: Munchkin
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Go down into the dungeon. Kill everything you meet. Back stab your friends and steal their stuff. Grab the treasure and run. Admit it. You love it. Munchkin is the dungeon experience . . . with none of that role playing stuff.
Some pre-game instruction is available for players not already familiar with game play, compliments of the gaming crew from Roll2Play.
Game Room: Open Gaming
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Roll2Play, a company exclusively dedicated to games and gaming in Coppell, Texas, has brought an entire library of fine, fantastic, and sometimes whimsical games for you to play against your friends and their masterful game staff at ALL-CON. Take advantage of Open Play times to select a title of your own choice and explore the hours of fun each box has awaiting you at ALL-CON!
Game Room: Pandemic
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
In Pandemic, several virulent diseases have broken out simultaneously all over the world! The players are disease-fighting specialists whose mission is to treat disease hotspots while researching cures for each of four plagues before they get out of hand.
The game board depicts several major population centers on Earth. On each turn, a player can use up to four actions to travel between cities, treat infected populaces, discover a cure, or build a research station. A deck of cards provides the players with these abilities, but sprinkled throughout this deck are Epidemic! cards that accelerate and intensify the diseases' activity. A second, separate deck of cards controls the ''normal'' spread of the infections.
Taking a unique role within the team, players must plan their strategy to mesh with their specialists' strengths in order to conquer the diseases. For example, the Operations Expert can build research stations which are needed to find cures for the diseases and which allow for greater mobility between cities; the Scientist needs only four cards of a particular disease to cure it instead of the normal five -- but the diseases are spreading quickly and time is running out. If one or more diseases spreads beyond recovery or if too much time elapses, the players all lose. If they cure the four diseases, they all win!
Game Room: Puerto Rico
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
In Puerto Rico players assume the roles of colonial governors on the island of Puerto Rico. The aim of the game is to amass victory points by shipping goods to Europe or by constructing buildings.
Each player uses a separate small board with spaces for city buildings, plantations, and resources. Shared between the players are three ships, a trading house, and a supply of resources and doubloons.
The resource cycle of the game is that players grow crops which they exchange for points or doubloons. Doubloons can then be used to buy buildings, which allow players to produce more crops or give them other abilities. Buildings and plantations do not work unless they are manned by colonists.
During each round, players take turns selecting a role card from those on the table (such as ''Trader'' or ''Builder''). When a role is chosen, every player gets to take the action appropriate to that role. The player that selected the role also receives a small privilege for doing so - for example, choosing the ''Builder'' role allows all players to construct a building, but the player who chose the role may do so at a discount on that turn. Unused roles gain a doubloon bonus at the end of each turn, so the next player who chooses that role gets to keep any doubloon bonus associated with it. This encourages players to make use of all the roles throughout a typical course of a game.
Puerto Rico uses a variable phase order mechanic, where a ''governor'' token is passed clockwise to the next player at the conclusion of a turn. The player with the token begins the round by choosing a role and taking the first action.
Players earn victory points for owning buildings, for shipping goods, and for manned ''large buildings.'' Each player's accumulated shipping chips are kept face down and come in denominations of one or five. This prevents other players from being able to determine the exact score of another player. Goods and doubloons are placed in clear view of other players and the totals of each can always be requested by a player. As the game enters its later stages, the unknown quantity of shipping tokens and its denominations require players to consider their options before choosing a role that can end the game.
Game Room: Revolution
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Blackmail the printer. Threaten the innkeeper. Bribe the priest. Welcome to Revolution!
Secretly bid against your opponents to gain victory points, control territories (worth victory points at the end of the game) and collect more Gold, Blackmail, and Force tokens for the next round of bidding! Will you try to control the tavern or the fortress? The harbor or the plantation? Knowing where to push for points - and where to back away and let your opponents fight - is the key to victory. Whoever has the most victory points at the end of the game wins. It's a game of bluff, counter-bluff, and surprise!
Bidding tokens have different shapes and colors for easy identification. Colorful cardstock shields keep your bids private, and also provide a handy rules reference during the auction. Brightly-colored wooden blocks allow players to see, at a glance, who controls which colonial-themed territories.
Revolution!
Game Room: Small World
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
In Small World, players vie for conquest and control of a world that is simply too small to accommodate them all. Small World is inhabited by a zany cast of characters such as dwarves, wizards, amazons, giants, orcs, and even humans, who use their troops to occupy territory and conquer adjacent lands in order to push the other races off the face of the earth.
Picking the right combination from the 14 different fantasy races and 20 unique special powers, players rush to expand their empires - often at the expense of weaker neighbors. Yet they must also know when to push their own over-extended civilization into decline and ride a new one to victory!
On each turn, you either use the multiple tiles of your chosen race (type of creatures) to occupy adjacent (normally) territories - possibly defeating weaker enemy races along the way, or you give up on your race letting it go ''into decline''. A race in decline is designated by flipping the tiles over to their black-and-white side.
At the end of your turn, you score one point (coin) for each territory your races occupy. You may have one active race and one race in decline on the board at the same time. Your occupation total can vary depend on the special abilities of your race and the territories they occupy. After the final round, the player with the most coins wins.
Game Room: Smash Up
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
The ''shufflebuilding'' game Smash Up starts with a simple premise: Take the twenty-card decks of two factions, shuffle them into a forty-card deck, then compete to smash more Bases than your opponents! Each faction brings a different game mechanism into play -- pirates move cards, zombies bring cards back from the discard pile, dinosaurs have huge power -- and every combination of factions brings a different play experience. With eight different factions, Smash Up includes dozens of combinations to try. Pirate-Aliens play different than Ninja-Aliens, for instance. Which will you use to smash up your opponents? (And did we mention the dinosaurs have laser beams?)
Some pre-game instruction is available for players not already familiar with game play, compliments of the gaming crew from Roll2Play.
Game Room: Star Realms
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Star Realms is a fast paced deck-building card game of outer space combat. It combines the fun of a deck-building game with the interactivity of Trading Card Game style combat. As you play, you make use of Trade to acquire new Ships and Bases from the cards being turned face up in the Trade Row from the Trade Deck. You use the Ships and Bases you acquire to either generate more Trade or to generate Combat to attack your opponent and their bases. When you reduce your opponent's score (called Authority) to zero, you win!
Game Room: Summoner Wars
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
Summoner Wars is a fast-playing, action-packed card game. Players take on the role of Summoners: powerful beings who harness the power of mysterious Summoning Stones to lead their race to conquest on the war-torn planet of Itharia. These Summoners wield terrible magic on the battlefield, freezing their foes in place, draining their enemies of power, and even bringing rains of fire down from the heavens. But most notoriously, they summon their great race's hordes of warriors to the battlefield, to clash in the never-ending struggle for supremacy. A Summoner is both mage and general, and must combine their wizardly might with clever tactics to defeat the enemy Summoner on the opposite side of the battle.
Game Room: Sushi Go
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
In the super-fast sushi card game Sushi Go!, you are eating at a sushi restaurant and trying to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for collecting the most sushi rolls or making a full set of sashimi. Dip your favorite nigiri in wasabi to triple its value! And once you've eaten it all, finish your meal with all the pudding you've got! But be careful which sushi you allow your friends to take; it might be just what they need to beat you!
Sushi Go! takes the card-drafting mechanism of Fairy Tale and 7 Wonders and distills it into a twenty-minute game that anyone can play. The dynamics of ''draft and pass'' are brought to the fore, while keeping the rules to a minimum. As you see the first few hands of cards, you must quickly assess the make-up of the round and decide which type of sushi you'll go for. Then, each turn you'll need to weigh which cards to keep and which to pass on. The different scoring combinations allow for some clever plays and nasty blocks. Round to round, you must also keep your eye on the goal of having the most pudding cards at the end of the game!
Game Room: Takenoko
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
In TAKENOKO, the players will cultivate land plots, irrigate them, and grow one of the three species of bamboo (Green, Yellow, and Pink) with the help of the Imperial gardener to maintain this bamboo garden. They will have to bear with the immoderate hunger of this sacred animal for the juicy and tender bamboo. The player who manages his land plots best, growing the most bamboo while feeding the delicate appetite of the panda, will win the game.
Some pre-game instruction is available for players not already familiar with game play, compliments of the gaming crew from Roll2Play.
Game Room: Talisman
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
The game board represents a fantasy land. Players chose a character from a list of semi-standard fantasy types: Barbarian, Wizard, Monk, etc. The objective of the game is to travel through the land encountering event cards and gathering strength along the way. Hopefully players will eventually become powerful enough to travel to the center of the board, endure the trials there and take the Crown of Command for the victory. There were also several expansions released for this game, which add new character choices and new places to travel.
Game Room: The Doom
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
You're one of the Great Old Ones -- beings of ancient and eldritch power. Cosmic forces have held you at bay for untold aeons, but at last the stars are right and your maniacal cult has called you to this benighted place. Once you regain your full powers, you will unleash your Doom upon the world!
There's only one problem: You're not alone. The other Great Old Ones are here as well, and your rivals are determined to steal your cultists and snatch victory from your flabby claws! It's a race to the ultimate finish as you crush houses, smash holes in reality, and fight to call down The Doom!
Game Room: Ticket to Ride
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
With elegantly simple gameplay, Ticket to Ride can be quickly learned while providing players with intense strategic and tactical decisions every turn. Players collect cards of various types of train cars they then use to claim railway routes in North America. The longer the routes, the more points they earn. Additional points come to those who fulfill Destination Tickets -- goal cards that connect distant cities; and to the player who builds the longest continuous route.
Game Room: Tsuro
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
A beautiful and beautifully simple game of laying a tile before your own token to continue its path on each turn. The goal is to keep your token on the board longer than anyone else's, but as the board fills up this becomes harder because there are fewer empty spaces left... and another player's tile may also extend your own path in a direction you'd rather not go.
Game Room: Wiz-War
Presented by: Roll2Play
Rated: Everyone
In Wiz-War, wizards wage no-spells-barred magical duels deep in an underground labyrinth. This classic board game of magical mayhem pits players' wizards against each other in a stupendous struggle for magical mastery. Win by stealing other wizards' treasures and hauling them back to your base, or just score points by blasting the other wizards. The last wizard standing always wins.
Casting an enriched array of spells, your wizards race through an underground maze, avoiding fireballs, werewolves, and psychic storms.
Games and You LFGS
Presented by: Tiffany Franzoni; Roll2play
Rated: Everyone
Join Tiffany Franzoni from Roll2Play to discuss: Community building, Events, Online sales, So many new games, Old school games (Hasbro, Mattel, etc.), Collectible games, KS impacts, and more!
Gaming Trends
Presented by: Tiffany Franzoni; Roll2play
Rated: Everyone
Join Tiffany Franzoni from Roll2Play to discuss: Video vs. Table Top, LCG trends, Conventions and gaming, and Collectible games.
Gender and Sexuality in BBC's Sherlock
Presented by: Ruby-Ren Bond
Rated: Mature
Based on the paper the panelist wrote about how the modern retelling of Sherlock is forced to deal with established characters sexualities in new ways.
Getting There - 7 Points from Dream to Career
Presented by: Tim Lawrence
Rated: Everyone
A discussion with visuals about how any artist can get that first foot-hold on their career goals. Tim Lawrence illustrates with a slide show the steps he took to attain Hollywood and how no matter what you want to be, you can do the same things for yourself. A talk about how he went from a kid on the East coast with a dream to a professional on the West coast with a career.
Ghost Building: Behind-the-Scenes of the Ghostbusters 2 Creature Shop
Presented by: Tim Lawrence
Rated: Everyone
A discussion with visuals about the creation of the Ghosts for Ghostbusters 2. Tim Lawrence will go from script page descriptions through visual development, sculpture, fabrication and finals. Characters explored include the Scoleri Brothers, Slimer, the Titannic victims, the Bathtub Monster, the Slime River, the Mink Coat, the Ghost Nanny, Vigo and the Statue of Liberty. Sit and enjoy a look at the work and creative invention involved in 'Ghost Building'.
Go-Go Moves
Presented by: The Pistolettes
Rated: Everyone
Ever wanted to dance like the wild girls in the Russ Meyer or B-Movies of the 50s and 60s? Come down and learn the moves with the Pistolettes. Then join us as we will be go-go dancing at the dance on Saturday night!
Guitar Hero Anime Edition
Presented by: Jason Dziuk
Rated: Everyone
Like Guitar Hero? Are you a Legend of Rock? Be a Legend of Anime Rock! A custom game (based on GH3) with some of the best Anime soundtrack songs, Guitar Hero Anime Edition is an arcade-style panel where players can sign up for their turn to play a song from the game. This is NOT a commercially available game - play it here! (Controllers provided.)
Hey Kids Comics Live!
Presented by: Andrew Farmer; JediCole Houston
Rated: Everyone
Presented by The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions and Deep Ellum on Air
With over 125 issues of the prerecorded show and six issues of the the live show on Deep Ellum on Air (by All-Con weekend), Andrew and Cole have said a lot about comics over nearly three years on their podcasts. Well they have no intention of slowing down and since they are having to postpone the seventh episode of the live-streaming show online for a week, they are bringing a special version thereof to All-Con 2015!
Hey Kids, Comics! doesn't cover the comics coming out next week, this month's hot new issues, or the latest news in comics. Instead the longest running podcast on The JediCole Universe tackles topics like the fives senses as depicted in comics, the role of women as creators and characters, the human and super-human condition, when comics have gone so terribly wrong, and more unique takes on the industry and all that it produces than can be mentioned in this description. You can certainly expect more of that unique take on comics on this panel. Your hosts will have special guests, audience interaction, and even some fun giveaways from the infamous Short Box!
Are you from the Dallas/Fort Worth area? If you impress the hosts you might even get a guest spot on a future episode of Hey Kids, Comics! Live at the studio of Deep Ellum on Air, so you had best attend!
History of Burlesque
Presented by: Black Mariah; Hana Li
Rated: Adult Content
You've seen the shows; now learn the history of burlesque. We'll take a trip through the centuries from burlesque's satirical roots to its glamorous Golden Age to today's neo-burlesque.
Horror: Dead or Undead?
Presented by: Catt Dahman
Rated: Teen
The Walking Dead, Z-Nation, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer have all made the undead popular again. Is the genre dead, the walking dead, or the running undead? Zombies and vampires for all!
Audience interaction encouraged re: 1. Publishing (who, what, where), contracts, etc. 2. ''Branding'' your name 3. Horror writing advice 4. Anything anyone wishes to ask!
How (Not) To Make Enemies and Alienate People
Presented by: Matthew Morrison, Critic Guest
Rated: Teen
Do you want to become a critic? Seriously?! What the heck is wrong with you?! Well, if you must, our Critic Guest of Honor Matt Morrison will offer his wit and wisdom regarding the most hated profession, his process, pitfalls to avoid and how to write professional reviews and win respect (if not love) with your writing.
How Bootlegging Effects The Industry
Presented by: Kyatto
Rated: Everyone
Discussion about the kinds of bootlegging fans may willingly or unwillingly partake in. Includes downloading shows, films and comics online, as well as how to tell apart bootleg from legitimate merchandise in stores and dealers' rooms. Also will bring up the very real impacts bootlegging has on the film, animation, TV, and gaming industries.
How To Be a Cost Effective and Ecofriendly Fandom Member
Presented by: Kyatto
Rated: Everyone
Ways to construct and purchase costumes that are not only highly cost effective for costumers with a tighter budget than most, but also beneficial to the environment. Discusses ecofriendly and inexpensive vendors, wise choices in fabric and materials for props, and the impacts improper disposal of materials has on the environment and the individual's finances. Aside from costuming, discussion will be brought up about inexpensive ways to acquire media, ecofriendly vendors, and fandom habits (such as ''sushi outings'' for anime fans) that can be made inexpensive and more environmentally friendly with just a few different decisions.
How to Crochet
Presented by: Axeonos
Rated: Everyone
Have I got a yarn of a tale to tell you. Axeonos teaches the very basics of crochet. hopefully she can teach it without loosing a finger... We hope...
How to Draft Kimonos: From Asian Ball Jointed Doll to Full Sized
Presented by: Shannon Terrill
Rated: Everyone
Don't let the fear of pattern drafting stop you from making beautiful kimono and yukata garments for your doll (or yourself). We'll lead this demo using dolls. Please ask before handling the dolls.
How To Draw - A Professional Workshop
Presented by: Terry Naughton
Rated: Everyone
Terry Naughton worked for Walt Disney Feature Animation for 17 years as an animation assistant and storyboard artist. He worked on the recent classics such as The Little Mermaid (King Triton), Beauty and the Beast (the Beast) and Aladdin (the Genie) to name only a few.
Terry will be providing instruction on the basics of drawing and figure composition. This is not an autograph opportunity, it is a chance to learn directly from a master of art. First come; limited seating. Once occupancy is reached no more will be admitted.
How to Write a Comic Strip and What to Do about Writer's Block
Presented by: Steve Alaniz
Rated: Everyone
Steve Alaniz wrote for the nationally syndicated comic strip ''Sally Forth'' from 1997 until 2002. So what are the requirements, tricks and tools for writing a simple strip, 356 days a year? How do you do it? What do you do when you come down with a case of writer's block? How do you maintain a sense of humor because funny writing is serious business!
Ignorance and Fandom: Dangerous Situations
Presented by: Hana Li; Kyatto; Helena Isis; Ashley Easter
Rated: Mature
Being a fan can often lead to interesting discussions and exciting experience, but sometimes those events can take a dangerous turn. We will talk about when fandom turns on its own members as seen in GamerGate and assault as cons. We'll explore what we can do to protect one another.
Ignorance and Fandom: Media Representation
Presented by: Hana Li; Kyatto; Helena Isis; Ashley Easter
Rated: Teen
We'll look at how TV, film, and comics have become more diverse in the past year with a female Thor and the casting of Black Panther. We'll also look at where they've fallen short in casting and use of tiresome tropes.
Illustration and the Process
Presented by: Mark Stefanowicz
Rated: Everyone
Mark's first job was at Vivendi's Funnybone Interactive as a background artist. There he learned how to paint backgrounds on the computer. The company made children's CD-Rom games for Knowledge Adventure, Fisher-Price, WB and many others.
From there he went to a company called The Yacobian group. Mark was a Senior designer and Video Effects artist. The Yacobian Group was a multimedia Communications Solutions company with clients such as Ann Taylor, Bvlgari, Chanel and Gucci.
Mark worked at Electronic Arts Tiburon for seven years. He started his career at EA as a lead artist and had the oppurtunity to become an Art Production Manager for Central Art on titles like NCAA Football, Madden, Coach, Tour, and NASCAR.
Currently Mark is the Studio Art Director for Disney Interactive's Junction Point working on Disney's Epic Mickey.
Imperial Gladiators
Presented by: David Petty
Rated: Everyone
Come and watch competitors from the Star Garrison and other regions compete in trials of skill and ability. Nothing says ''Good Time'' more than watching individuals attempt to accomplish goals while being constrained by their armor or costume. The 2015 events have been developed around key moments during the Saga. This is the seventh annual Imperial Gladiators at All-Con and should not be missed!
Improv and Anime: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Presented by: SAD Entertainment; Scott Carroll; Derek McOmber
Rated: Everyone
In an Improv show who's format is lovingly stolen from the wildly popular ''Whose Line Is It Anyway'' Scott and Derek host a series of classic improv games (scenes from a hat, questions only, etc.) with participants and suggestions from the audience, made up of you wonderful people who are reading these words right now. By reading you are contractually obligated to be present in the room and have fun. If you do not have fun, the will find you. Prizes will be given out to those who participate and make the best suggestions.
Improv and Anime: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Presented by: SAD Entertainment; Scott Carroll; Derek McOmber
Rated: Mature
In an Improv show who's format is lovingly stolen from the wildly popular ''Whose Line Is It Anyway'' Scott and Derek host a series of classic improv games (scenes from a hat, questions only, etc.) with participants and suggestions from the audience, made up of you wonderful people who are reading these words right now. By reading you are contractually obligated to be present in the room and have fun. If you do not have fun, the will find you. Prizes will be given out to those who participate and make the best suggestions.
Improv Essentials
Presented by: Circus Freaks; Open Stage
Rated: Everyone
Join performers from the Circus Freaks and members of the Open Stage variety show for a workshop in the fundamentals of improv comedy, theory and other theatrical shenanigans.*
*Also suitable as a spectactor sport.
Independent Comic Book Creation
Presented by: Arthur Bellfield
Rated: Everyone
Will cover all aspects of what it's like to create a comic book without the financial backings of Marvel or DC, and what it truly takes to create a comic book from a simple idea to a printed book.
Indie Publishing Explained
Presented by: Kris Kramer; Patrick Underhill
Rated: Everyone
Independent publishing is booming. Want to learn what all the fuss is about? Drop by and chat with the4threalm.com authors Kris Kramer and Patrick Underhill, along with their friends and colleagues in the writing industry, and learn how easy it is to start your own writing career, and how hard it is to sustain it.
Intro to Hyperdimension Neptunia
Presented by: Brandon Gray
Rated: Everyone
An introduction to the hit anime and video game series focusing on 4 Goddess representing the game consoles fighting in the Console Wars. We will go over the characters, as well as point out the how the game industry in the 90s lead to the creation of the games as well as demonstrate gameplay.
Introduction to Voiceover Acting - A Professional Workshop
Presented by: Neil Kaplan
Rated: Everyone
One of the most recognized voices in entertainment, Neil Kaplan has had notable voice roles as Hawkmon (Digimon), Optimus Prime (Transformers), Gorilla Grodd (Justice League Heroes), Genshin (Ninja Gaiden II), Diabolico (Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue), and more than a hundred other professional credits.
Mr. Kaplan will be instructing this voiceover instructional workshop at ALL-CON. This is not an autograph opportunity, it is a chance to learn directly from a master of talent. First come; limited seating. Once occupancy is reached no more will be admitted.
It's a Fiasco, Part One
Presented by: Scotty Wilhelm; Kyle Wilhelm; Alec Eringer; Hannah Deyoung; Jake Murdock
Rated: Teen
The Role-Players will introduce the audience to the incredibly cohesive roll playing system known as Fiasco by Bull Pulpit Games. The Roleplayers will start with a brief explanation of how to choose a ''playset'' and establish character relationships, but will soon delve into what is known as the First Act. The First Act is a series of scenes that will further develop the characters and the situation they find themselves in. As the last scene of the first act ends, the Role-Players will invite the audience to attend ''It's a Fiasco, Part Two'' for an explanation of the ''Tilt'' and the conclusion of the story in Act 2.
It's a Fiasco, Part Two
Presented by: Scotty Wilhelm; Kyle Wilhelm; Alec Eringer; Hannah Deyoung; Jake Murdock
Rated: Teen
The Role-Players will catch the new members of the audience up before revealing the results of the ''Tilt'' from the last session. Then Act 2 begins as the story builds to its ultimate Fiasco which is sure to entertain as the characters attempt to deal with their unwinding plots and unexpected developments!
It's YOUR very own FIASCO! Part One
Presented by: Scotty Wilhelm; Kyle Wilhelm; Alec Eringer; Hannah Deyoung; Jake Murdock
Rated: Teen
The Role-Players will form up tables of audience participants to create their very own Fiasco. Audience members will be informed that the panel will take place in two parts and that some of the details will be taken care of by the Role-players between sessions or during the game play. Audience participants will be allowed to play out the Fiasco Act 1 under the guidance of the Role-players who will make helpful suggestions as needed as well as keep things moving at a speedy clip for time sake.
It's YOUR very own FIASCO! Part Two
Presented by: Scotty Wilhelm; Kyle Wilhelm; Alec Eringer; Hannah Deyoung; Jake Murdock
Rated: Teen
New Audience members will be quickly apprised of the participating audience members situations. Any missing audience participants from the prior session will be played by a member of the Role-players. The participants as well as the audience will be informed of the results of the ''Tilt'' and participants will be allowed to play out the Fiasco Act 2 under the guidance of the Role-players who will make helpful suggestions as needed as well as keep things moving at a speedy clip.
JediCole Universe Live!
Presented by: The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Rated: Everyone
Discover The JediCole Universe in an abbreviated format! The JCU is a website launched in 2011 by Cole ''JediCole'' Houston (Group Captain of ALL-CON Games and Theory) after years of pocasting and general silliness. The site has grown to host a variety of podcasts as well as features, cartoons, articles, and other silliness. Many facets of The JediCole Universe are brought to life in this year's edition of the second oldest talk show at ALL-CON!
From podcasts like ''The Rantcor Pit'' and ''Do It Yourself'' to live readings of ''What Would Comic Book Villains Do'' to the return of ''JCU Melodrama Theater'', there is a little something for everyone. The popular feature ''It Came From the Dollar Store'' is back again this year with a promise of no dangerous banana case tossing! So be sure to join Cole and his myriad guests for this annual celebration of the JCU. And of silliness. We must never forget silliness!
JediCole's Morning After
Presented by: JediCole Houston
Rated: Everyone
Presented by The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
All-Con's longest running talk show, and its only morning talk show ever, is back! If you are not too hung over from room parties on Saturday night to be up at 9 AM on Sunday, drop on in and check out the fun! Cole ''JediCole'' Houston brings aspects of The JediCole Universe Live to the show as well as some new surprises. JediCole's morning after is not so much a panel as just a gathering place for early birds. There will be laughs and fun and if all goes well a special guest, none other than Christy the Jedi Goddess of Jed iGoddess Presents on Deep Ellum on Air!
JediCole and friends will be looking for YOU on Sunday morning!
Kickstarter Impacts To Gaming
Presented by: Tiffany Franzoni; Roll2play
Rated: Everyone
Join Tiffany Franzoni from Roll2Play to discuss: Innovation is happening!, Promo specials and finally retailer levels, Pushing the envelope with ideas, Another card game?, Darker side of KS, Anyone has a chance to design games
Kira Kira Maids Performance
Presented by: Kira Kira Maids
Rated: Everyone
Kira Kira Entertainment is proud to present our new music group, Sorbet!
The maid uniforms are coming off for this show, and in their place are some rocking threads with a hint of sweetness. Sorbet is a group that presents bright, fun, ever-evolving music and pop performance in multiple flavors. We're taking the opportunity at ALL-CON this year to showcase our tougher side, covering some rock-styled tunes by some of our favorite Jpop and Kpop groups! Inspired by the idols we enjoy, we hope to put on a fantastic performance that'll wet your appetite for our debut EP coming this Summer!
Knitting / Crochet Circle
Presented by: Axeonos
Rated: Everyone
Bring out your UFOs (UnFinished Objects) as we have a good old fashioned yarn circle. Bring your stash and a love of working with yarn. no matter the size of hook or needle.
La Divina Productions Presents: BURLESQUE AT ALL-CON
Presented by: Diamond Jim; Featured Performers
Rated: Mature
For an hour and a half ALL-CON's main stage changes over to a format not typically seen at fandom culture conventions. La Divina Productions Presents: Burlesque on the Oak Ballroom stage.
Must be 18 or over with photo identification. There's no way you're going to want to miss out on these moves. Tickets were sold for advanced seating. All remaining seats are FREE for this performance, while they last.
With a new longer time slot the performance has been expanded to include both burlesque and boylesque performers; a show for everybody!
Ladies of Power - Feminism Through Cosplay
Presented by: Kyatto; Helena Isis; Ashley Easter; Kyatto; Storybookdisneydoll Cosplay
Rated: Everyone
The Ladies of Power will talk about what it means to be a feminist cosplayer and what it takes to put together a charity calendar. We feel beauty and power come in all forms and want to spread our message to girls everywhere.
Laser Trainer Shooting Gallery ... and Ping Pong!
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
ALL-CON has always offered an odd selection of misfit activities. ALL-CON veterans will recall the Candy Fight, (NERF) Rocket Wars, Imperial Olympics, Laser Tag, and slot car racing! This year we're stocking the activity center with two 'games' at once: A Laser Trainer Shooting Gallery and Ping Pong. We tried very hard to create a triathlon event but it never came together, so the two activities will simple share the same room and time slots.
LASER TRAINER SHOOTING GALLERY. This may be your one and only opportunity to play with guns at ALL-CON. The computer calls the shots as you face down bad guys. Each shot is recorded and scored for accuracy and time. Find out what happens when ALL-CON staff gets their hands on a real semi-professional laser trainer!
PING PONG. It sounds silly, but where else is there in the city can you go to play a couple of games of two-on-two, or take on your friends in a grudge match? Think you're good with a controller? Find out if your eye-hand coordination is as good when you play a game that also involves geometry and physics at work.
Laser Trainer Shooting Gallery
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
ALL-CON has always offered an odd selection of misfit activities. ALL-CON veterans will recall the Candy Fight, (NERF) Rocket Wars, Imperial Olympics, Laser Tag, and slot car racing! This year we're trying out a Laser Trainer Shooting Gallery.
This may be your one and only opportunity to play with guns at ALL-CON. The computer calls the shots as you face down bad guys. Each shot is recorded and scored for accuracy and time. Find out what happens when ALL-CON staff gets their hands on a real semi-professional laser trainer!
Life Isn't Fair Monopoly
Presented by: Mrs. JediCole Houston
Rated: Everyone
Have you ever played Monopoly and thought to yourself, ''What would this game be like if it was fun?'' Well struggle with that question no more! Mrs. JediCole will be offering open gaming of her Life Isn't Fair Monopoly game, a variation on the old classic board game that is actually fun to play!
Players can go from rags to riches to rags and back again during the course of this lively update. Sent to jail? No problem! With a roll of the dice you could get off on a technicality or frame another player! You like collecting that $200 when you pass Go, right? Well in this game you lose $10 of that money for every dependent child you've picked up along the way. Got a lot of properties in your name? Go to jail and you could lose them to other players while you are incarcerated!
But it's not all bad! Every player starts the game with property. You could spend a few turns on welfare or win the Lottery and take all the money that ''The Man'' has collected in the center of the board! Still losing? Marry for money.
Limited seats available - pre registration recommended, but not required. Walk-ins welcome on a space-available basis.
Lost in Time: An Introduction to Doctor Who
Presented by: Noted Wholigan Matt Morrison
Rated: Everyone
Are you a total novice when it comes to the TARDIS? A fan of the new series who can't get past the bubble-wrap and googly-eyes of the classic series monsters? Are you just plain intimidated by 50 years of continuity and discontinuity to catch up on? Expert Who-ligan Matt Morrison (www.mygeekygeekyways.com) will take your hand and run you through the basics as well as some fun trivia, such as what exactly is The Doctor a doctor of anyway?
Maid Contest
Presented by: Kira Kira Maids
Rated: Everyone
Kira Kira Entertainment is proud to present to you The Maid Contest!
The Maid Contest is an event where maids of all kinds enter to compete for the title of Best Maid!
Any maid can enter the maid contest, regardless of gender, age, or style of uniform!
No maid uniform? That's all right. Come and populate the audience. This contest is great fun to watch! Non participatory maids are welcome, too.
Contestants will answer a series of questions and do a series of tasks (such as table setting) that any good maid should know how to do, and will be rated by our panel of judges, which will differ from convention to convention.
The top three maids will win some fabulous prizes, and the first place winner will have the chance to perform with the Kira Kira Maids!
The Maid Contest has been at All-Con since 2010, and has also appeared at A-kon and Anime Fest!
The Maid Contest this year is on Saturday at noon! Please come to the Kira Kira Entertainment booth one hour prior to the contest to register!
Making Visual Novels
Presented by: Apphia Yu
Rated: Everyone
In the past few years, these interactive digital novels from Japan have been making their way into the west. But did you know that you can make your own visual novel? Join Ayu from sakevisual as we talk about everything from planning to marketing your own masterpiece.
Mandalorian Mercs: Join the Hunt
Presented by: Austin Denson; Matt Ragan; Ben Hadaway; Brian Hamilton
Rated: Everyone
Meet the North Texas members of the Mandalorian Mercs costuming club and learn what it takes to join the galaxy's most elite fighting force!
Married With Sea Monsters Concert
Presented by: Married With Sea Monsters
Rated: Everyone
In one alternate universe a certain radioactive spider bit one of Peter Parker's classmates instead: the policeman's daughter and one of comicdom's great tragic figures, Gwen Stacy, who in a few scant panels of the recent hit comic Edge of Spider-Verse #2 learned her own lessons about power and responsibility while trying to make it big as the drummer in an up-and-coming band: The Mary Janes.
In another alternate universe (hint: ours)>/i> a real band known as Married With Sea Monsters gets inspired by the look and the idea of Spider-Gwen and The Mary-Janes, takes on that name 'as a disguise' and records the fictional band's breakout hit, ''Face It Tiger,'' to the delight of comic book and indie rock fans worldwide. The Texas-based rock band are no strangers to comic book-based tunes. Last year, they teamed up with artist Robbi Rodriguez to do the soundtrack LP to Rodriguez's webcomic Frankie Get Your Gun.
Marvel Cinematic: Hail H.Y.D.R.A.!
Presented by: Rick Gutierrez; Andrew Farmer; Matthew Morrison; Michael Thomas
Rated: Everyone
We were all thrown a MAJOR curveball when H..Y.D.R.A. not only returned but also seemed to be in control of much more than we expected! Join Rick Gutierrez and Andrew Farmer of the United States of Geekdom as they are once again joined by Starman and they discuss the implications of what happened in Marvel Phase 2 and the oncoming onslaught from Ultron in Avengers 2!
MARVELously Sexy: The Men behind the MCU
Presented by: Rebecca Thomas
Rated: Teen
Taking a look at all the good looking men behind the best Superhero franchise to date.
Mash-Ups: Using what is on hand to cook up a new story
Presented by: Catt Dahman
Rated: Teen
Using historical events, notable figures, old literature, and imagination to develop new and interesting mash-ups. Rethinking the events of the Titanic, Alice and Wonderland, Dante's Hell, and more to stay fresh, unique, and terrifying.
Audience interaction encouraged re: 1. Publishing (who, what, where), contracts, etc. 2. ''Branding'' your name 3. Horror writing advice 4. Anything anyone wishes to ask!
Meet the Feebles
Presented by: Roy Buckingham; Rick Gutierrez
Rated: Adult Content
As mentioned in the Symposium of Schlock, Peter Jackson had his share of gross out schlocky indie films he made before landing it big in Hollywood. See one of the most notorious and underground of them all: a adult parody of The Muppet Show! This all puppet cast features puppets doing things puppets should never be seen doing ever again.... like a frog having a Vietnam War flashback for example. This may be an all puppet cast, but it is for ADULTS ONLY
Mini-Comics Creation Lab
Presented by: Frank Anderson Jr.
Rated: Everyone
Whether you belong on All-Con's Artist Alley or struggle with emotional stick figures, this is your chance to draw a page in the official 2015 All-Con Convention Comic! Your page will be scanned into the comic, printed and be made available at the convention the very next day on the flyer table.
Mining Moon
Presented by: Brian Morelan
Rated: Everyone
From the creators of Game Companion comes a new short feature ... Mining Moon!
Minor Characters of Marvel
Presented by: Rebecca Thomas
Rated: Everyone
Discussing all of the characters that help move the story along but get very little glory.
Moulin Rouge Shadowcast Pre-Show
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
Every shadowcast needs a pre-show! It's time to get warmed up to enjoy the heart wrenching film Moulin Rouge... ALL-CON style! It's a spectacular Spectacular!
Moulin Rouge Shadowcast
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
A spectacle beyond anything you've ever witnessed. An experience beyond everything you've ever imagined. Behind the red velvet curtain, the ultimate seduction of your senses is about to begin. Cast members from ALL-CON, Los Bastardos, content partners, and friends of ALL-CON have come together to shadowcast this tragic and heart warming tale. Welcome to the Moulin Rouge! Enter a tantalizing world that celebrates truth, beauty, freedom and above all things, love.
Ms. Star Wars
Presented by: DFW Fan Force
Rated: Everyone
What men really want are girls who are into Star Wars! Guys like girls who can hold their own in a blaster fight, who enjoys dancing like a Twi'lek, and who will disguise themselves as a bounty hunter in order to save their man. This is a creative fandom competition, costumes are not required. Registration at the door.
Munchkin Zombies
Presented by: Mike Kelly
Rated: Everyone
It's the sickest, silliest Munchkin yet! You are zombies, kicking down doors and eating brains. The ''monsters'' you're attacking are people, some helpless and some hazardous, with a few rogue zombies thrown in. The armor is whatever you've blundered across during your lurching search for brains. So bravely you'll go forth, with mousetraps on your feet and a bowling trophy protecting your poor rotting head . . . to level up, or to die. Cards provided, rules taught, prizes given away Again.
Munchkin
Presented by: Mike Kelly
Rated: Everyone
Munchkin is the mega-hit card game Munchkin is the mega-hit card game about dungeon adventure . . . with none of that stupid roleplaying stuff. You and your friends compete to kill monsters and grab magic items. And what magic items! Don the Horny Helmet and the Boots of Butt-Kicking. Wield the Staff of Napalm . . . or maybe the Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment. Start by slaughtering the Potted Plant and the Drooling Slime, and work your way up to the Plutonium Dragon . . .cards for play provied, rules taught and prizes provided.
Neil Kaplan
Presented by: Neil Kaplan
Rated: Everyone
Perhaps one of the busiest voice actors today, Neil's current list of animated productions and video games to too lengthy and varied to be summed up in a single paragraph or pinned or even a general genera. Neil will be demonstrating his ranges of skill while he explains opportunities in the modern voice acting market and answers your question about all of his current and past projects.
Nerdlesque
Presented by: Black Mariah; Hana Li
Rated: Adult Content
What do you get when burlesque meets fandom? Nerdlesque! We'll share some of our favorite examples and talk about why it's more than just cosplay stripping.
Now Hiring - starring Camden Toy
Presented by: Live Wire Films
Rated: Everyone
An out of work husband takes his wife's advice on exaggerating his work experience. When he does, he accidentally lands a job as a superhero. Now with no powers to speak of, he must become a hero as his city is threatened by a great evil.
Starring: Jason Sedillo, Caitlin Rose Williams, Roman Garcia, Taylor James Johnson, Jason Scarbrough, Akasha Banks Villalobos and Camden Toy as Lord Menace
Off-Target Live!
Presented by: Matthew Morrison, Critic Guest
Rated: Teen
Critic Guest of Honor Matt Morrison recreates one of the most popular features of his website as a live stage show. It's Mystery Science Theater 3000 with comic books as Matt pits his critical wit against a truly awful comic and picks it apart for your amusement.
Onliners
Presented by: JediCole Houston
Rated: Mature
The hilarious new ad-lib show from 2014 is back again with some new twists.
Host Andrew Farmer leads a panel of podcasters and other quick-witted types through a series of games involving things found on the internet and even some of the events and sights of All-Con 2015! Panelists are challenged to come up with the most hilarious responses to what they are given (from captioning of photos to writing brief ''customer reviews'' of products to creating advertising slogans for outrageous products) in order to earn pointless points in the hopes of being crowned the 2015 ''King of All-Con''!
Expect lots of laughs in this often raunchy comedic late-night ''game show''.
Oooh! Oooh! Oooh! (with Grand Prize Drawing)
Presented by: Mrs. JediCole
Rated: Everyone
Presented by All-Con Games and Theory and The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Contestants: Variable
Introduced in 2014 as ''the game show where the entire audience are contestants'', this exciting show boasts over 50 prizes per edition! If you have ever been in the audience of an All-Con game show and felt that unbearable urge to yell out the answer that the contestants struggle to conjure up, this is the show for you!
Apart from some minor changes in structure the show remains largely unchanged from the pilot incarnation. If you are in the audience, you are part of the show and could win one of the myriad prizes (valued from $1 to $5 for the most part). Be a part of All-Con's biggest trivia contest and feel free to yell ''Oooh! Oooh! Oooh!'' when you know the answer!
Oooh! Oooh! Oooh!
Presented by: Mrs. JediCole
Rated: Everyone
Presented by All-Con Games and Theory and The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Contestants: Variable
Introduced in 2014 as ''the game show where the entire audience are contestants'', this exciting show boasts over 50 prizes per edition! If you have ever been in the audience of an All-Con game show and felt that unbearable urge to yell out the answer that the contestants struggle to conjure up, this is the show for you!
Apart from some minor changes in structure the show remains largely unchanged from the pilot incarnation. If you are in the audience, you are part of the show and could win one of the myriad prizes (valued from $1 to $5 for the most part). Be a part of All-Con's biggest trivia contest and feel free to yell ''Oooh! Oooh! Oooh!'' when you know the answer!
Original Sins - The History of John Constantine
Presented by: Comics Historian Matt Morrison
Rated: Adult Content
Confused by Constantine? Hexed by Hellblazer? Master of the Dark Arts and Comics Historian Matt Morrison will make it all clear in this fun little panel about the history of everyone's favorite working-class magician.
Perception of Beauty is a Moral Test
Presented by: Rebecka Haskins-Hunt
Rated: Everyone
Passing the ''test'' of beauty perceptions; How a girl born with a facial deformity and a rare birth defect evolved into a beautiful, confident advocate of self-acceptance. Before costuming (cosplay) became popular Rebecka was doing LARP style gaming and volunteering in costume. While it would be wonderful to think that diversity would be embraced, as a female game master Rebecka has seen the standards of beauty evolve. She has faced personal prejudice for her disabilities, deformity, size, gender and other traits. In the face of it all however she maintains her poise and confidence as well as a faith in others (for the most part).
Rebecka ''Mina'' Haskins-Hunt has been doing Cause Play, Cosplay and gaming for 25 years. She works with non-profit organizations locally and nationally in efforts to make the world a better place while bringing smiles and doing it creatively. Rebecka has a degree in Psychology, has done speaking engagements about her experiences growing up with a rare birth mutation and maintains a sense of humor in life despite overcoming incredible odds.
Pinata Frenzy and Bead Drop
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
Since 2006, pinatas have been part of ALL-CON's unique content. Every night at midnight we'll be celebrating the end of each mighty day by thrashing a pinata or two in the main lobby. (Pinata candy is not sugar free and chocolate has milk in it and has been made in the same facility as nuts. If you have a candy allergy or health concern, use proper caution.) This event is open to everybody who ever wanted to be blindfolded and swing away at taunting paper mache objects while others cheered you on!
Saturday night we have an additional treat! A Mardi Gras style ''bead drop''. Beg for beads from below the balcony as necklaces are tossed down from above. See how many necklaces you can collect before the inventory of 'hundreds' are tossed!
Pinata Frenzy
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
Since 2006, pinatas have been part of ALL-CON's unique content. Every night at midnight we'll be celebrating the end of each mighty day by thrashing a pinata or two in the main lobby. (Pinata candy is not sugar free and chocolate has milk in it and has been made in the same facility as nuts. If you have a candy allergy or health concern, use proper caution.) This event is open to everybody who ever wanted to be blindfolded and swing away at taunting paper mache objects while others cheered you on!
Pretty Anime Boy Host Club
Presented by: Diane; Maris; William; Dan; Mitsu
Rated: Everyone
Play games and be served drinks by some of your favorite anime boys from Black Butler, Free!, DMMD, Attack on Titan, and more.
Professional Portfolio Reviews
Presented by: Matthew Morrison, Critic Guest
Rated: Everyone
Are you an aspiring comic creator who wonders if you are ready for the big time? Critic Guest of Honor Matt Morrison will give you the honest truth about your artwork samples and story synopses. NOTE: Due to time constraints, no finished novels or graphic novels will be considered at this time. Mr. Morrison reads fast but not THAT fast.
Putting the Character in Creating a Character
Presented by: Scotty Wilhelm; Kyle Wilhelm; Alec Eringer; Hannah Deyoung; Jake Murdock
Rated: Teen
Have you ever rolled up a character and still had no idea what the character was really about? From stat blocks to real characterization or better yet characterization with no stat blocks needed, the Role-Players will show you how its done. Before the first curtain call on your Roll playing game, you will have a good idea of who your character is, what motivates him or her and better yet an inkling of how your character fits into the rest of the party!
Q & A With a Critic
Presented by: Matthew Morrison, Critic Guest
Rated: Teen
Guest of Honor Matt Morrison will entertain your questions and entertain you with the responses. Ask him anything about his long career as a critic and comic book historian. No questions are off limits and no holds will be barred. You can even argue with him on why One More Day was not the worst Spider-Man story ever written... if you dare!
Reading Manga
Presented by: Kristin Bomba; Brian Long
Rated: Teen
What is Manga? Who publishes it and where to buy it. How to read it. What titles/genres will work for you, and recommendations on what to read.
Rebel Legion - Kessel Base Photo Shoot
Presented by: Rebel Legion
Rated: Everyone
Members of the Rebel Legion's Kessel Base have been skillfully avoiding the Imperial presence all weekend at All-Con! Now all of the survivors are gathering to plan one one last strike against the Empire... after they get their pictures taken. That's right, it's group photo time for the true heroes of the Star Wars universe! (And there might even be a ''Ms. Star Wars'' champion or two amongst the group.) Please be careful not to get in the way of their photographer during the official photos.
Red Dragon Inn Open Play!
Presented by: Rick Gutierrez
Rated: Teen
Welcome weary adventurers to the Red Dragon Inn! Come and enjoy some open play of this really fun game!
Red Dragon Inn... Last Man / Woman / Orc / Dwarf / Troll / Pixie / Pirate Standing Tournament!
Presented by: Rick Gutierrez
Rated: Teen
You learned how to play, you got to have some open play, now, it is time to really put your skills to the test and play in a tournament to see if you have what it takes to be the winner of the Red Dragon Inn tournament!
Researching for Writers
Presented by: Charlayne Elizabeth Denney
Rated: Everyone
Researching the time period, the daily life, the science, and more is somewhat daunting. We will explore what to research, where to find it, and how not to get buried by it.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast Pre-Show
Presented by: Los Bastardos
Rated: Mature
This is a professional quality shadow cast performance. Los Bastardos is the longest running current DFW cast with over 14 years experience. The legend of the classic Rocky Horror performances in such places as New York is kept alive by this stunning 'shadow cast' of performers. Due to hotel restrictions, outside props for the performance are prohibited. Los Bastardos will have (optional) venue approved bags of props available. This is a free performance for All-Con attendees. Due to the theme and content, no convention attendee under 17 will be allowed into the ballroom unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. We additionally draw the line at the age of 12 for convention standards.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast
Presented by: Los Bastardos
Rated: Mature
This is a professional quality shadow cast performance. Los Bastardos is the longest running current DFW cast with over 14 years experience. The legend of the classic Rocky Horror performances in such places as New York is kept alive by this stunning 'shadow cast' of performers. Due to hotel restrictions, outside props for the performance are prohibited. Los Bastardos will have (optional) venue approved bags of props available. This is a free performance for All-Con attendees. Due to the theme and content, no convention attendee under 17 will be allowed into the ballroom unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. We additionally draw the line at the age of 12 for convention standards.
Roller Derby Demonstration
Presented by: Dallas Derby Devils
Rated: Everyone
The Dallas Derby Devils (DDD) is an all-female flat track roller derby league in Dallas, Texas and surrounding area of Ft. Worth, Texas. Founded in November 2004, the Dallas Derby Devils is the original North Texas roller derby league with a current roster of 100+ active skaters, making DDD one of the largest flat track derby league in the south United States. The Dallas Derby Devils are an original member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), a national governing body of flat track leagues that are skater owned and operated, founded in November 2005.
Saturday Matinee
Presented by: All-Con Games and Theory; The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Rated: Everyone
Variable Contestants
At last! A game show that is designed for the young 'uns! All children from ages 6 to 12 are welcome to join the contestant gallery and answer trivia questions based on some of their favorite movies, television shows, and more. Everything is geared toward making this a fun variation on the game show theme.
The contestant pool will be seated at the front of the room and be asked trivia questions as a group. Anyone who knows the answer is invited to raise their hand and call out in this show that is partly modeled on ''Oooh! Oooh! Oooh!'' This one will be a bit chaotic but a whole bunch of cool. Everybody gets to participate and have a chance to win prizes in random drawings at the end of the show.
Saturday Matinee: This one is ''For the Kids''!
Saturday Morning Retro Throwback!
Presented by: Roy Buckingham; Rick Gutierrez
Rated: Everyone
Whether you are old enough to remember, or heard your parents tell stories of how they woke up Saturday mornings at 7 AM on purpose to watch cartoons and other shows while eating their fill of sugary cereal, get ready to step into this video wayback machine multimedia presentation that will conjure the Ghosts of Saturday Mornings past! The sights, the sounds, the commercials, the laughs and the nostalgia are all waiting for you. So come on down and get ready for a RETRO THROWBACK!
SCNS Live Episode from ALL-CON
Presented by: Jason The X; Matt Malliaros; Professor Chris K; Cora Barton; Linda Becker; Rob Ntropi
Rated: Everyone
If you've never caught one of the weekly episodes of SCNS Live here's your chance not only to see it but to be part of the show as well. We're going to be opening it up with Nerd News with some of the panelists from ALL-CON as guests to tell us how awesome the weekend will be. We're going to feature Nerd Confessionals live and a special Nerd Court with Matt and Jason going head to head on the topic ''Is Batman over rated?'' This time the jury will be you the viewers... live! Don't miss this live episode online or in person as we help to kick off ALL-CON 2015
Screen Time Rated R
Presented by: JediCole Houston; Andrew Farmer
Rated: Mature
Presented by All-Con Games and Theory and The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Contestants: Three
Like the regular Screen Time, but definitely not ''for the kids''!
The same game, same rules, just with some quotes having various four letter words in the mix. This edition of Screen Time allows for a broader range of movie quotes and allows the hosts to cuss like sailors. Mature audiences only, please.
Screen Time: Girl Talk
Presented by: All-Con Games and Theory; The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Rated: Everyone
3 Contestants
It's not so much ''chick flicks'' as movies popular with the ladies when it comes to the content of this unique edition of Screen Time. If you know movies and especially familiar or famous movie quotes, this is the game for you! And while we won't prohibit men from joining the contestant pool, this show's host, Lacey Hatfield, would like to have as many girls in the mix as possible. Besides, there are five other incarnations of Screen Time all weekend long! Screen Time was played on Friday only in 2014 and proved such a hit that it will return daily in 2015. All quotes for this version of the game are certified family friendly, so you can even bring along the kiddos to watch the fun unfold.
Screen time is part movie trivia, part movie quotes, and all fun. The big twist is that movie quotes are read without inflection or any attempt to imitate the characters or actors. The bulk of points awarded are for correctly identifying the movie, the actor, and/or the character from a movie quote read by the hosts ''as if your grandma was reading the line with no knowledge of the source''. Contestants gain from one to three points per correct identification with recognizing your favorite quotes out of context being the real challenge. Standard trivia and other components round out the game play.
Screen Time
Presented by: JediCole Houston; Andrew Farmer
Rated: Everyone
Presented by All-Con Games and Theory and The JediCole Universe/Half-Ass Productions
Contestants: Three
So you think you know movies do you? How about famous or popular movie quotes? Well this is the game show you have been looking for! Or is it?
Screen time is part movie trivia, part movie quotes, and all fun. The big twist is that movie quotes are read without inflection or any attempt to imitate the characters or actors. The bulk of points awarded are for correctly identifying the movie, the actor, and/or the character from a movie quote read by the hosts ''as if your grandma was reading the line with no knowledge of the source''. Contestants gain from one to three points per correct identification with recognizing your favorite quotes out of context being the real challenge. Standard trivia and other components round out the game play.
This game was played on Friday only in 2014 and proved such a hit that it will return daily in 2015. All quotes for the standard edition of Screen Time are certified family friendly, so you can even bring along the kiddos to watch the fun unfold.
Seemingly Homosexual Swimmers (Free! Iwatobi Swim Club)
Presented by: KaitlynneThomas
Rated: Teen
This is just a discussion panel about our favorite swimmers. Bring any questions, observations and any remarks you want to share with other lovers of Free! The single panelist will not be in Free! cosplay but welcomes any of the audience to come in cosplay. All Ships, Otp's, NOtp's and anything of the like are welcomed BUT NO SHIPPING WARS PLEASE!
Serial Killers, Chillers, and Thrillers
Presented by: Catt Dahman
Rated: Teen
Writing about true crime, fictional crime, chillers, and thrillers: why real life is more terrifying than anything we can ever make up. Why we can't get enough of true crime drama and literature.
Audience interaction encouraged re: 1. Publishing (who, what, where), contracts, etc. 2. ''Branding'' your name 3. Horror writing advice 4. Anything anyone wishes to ask!
She Wants The D: Disney After Dark
Presented by: Scorchcake Cosplay; Meg Griffin Cosplay
Rated: Adult Content
Who likes the D? Disney, of course! Come join the most magical panel at the con... with an unexpected twist. Ever wondered what Disney princesses twerking looks like? Or maybe fantasized about what your favorite princess really wishes on a star for? Well, this panel is the place to make all your wildest dreams come true! Anything goes with this hilarious adult theme panel consisting of Q&A, audience participation, song parodies, contests, prizes, and much, much more! Come join in the fun and discover the darker side of Disney.
Sheldon vs Abed (Community/TBBT)
Presented by: Ruby-Ren Bond
Rated: Teen
A discussion about the similarities and differences between The Big Bang Theory and Yahoo's Community and why they are important to the nerd community at large.
Speed Social: Flash Facts
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
The ALL-CON Speed Socials take place at 11pm every night in the Palm room. Similar to speed dating in concept, the idea is to meet dozens of people in a very short time. Unlike Speed Dating, anyone can participate regardless of age or relationship status. The Speed Social is structured to take on different game-like formats each night. For 2015 the formats include ''Get a Clue'' and ''Flash Facts''. Join us in the Palm tonight (and every night at ALL-CON!), and see how many new friends you can meet while playing these hugely popular community games!
Speed Social: Get a Clue
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
The ALL-CON Speed Socials take place at 11pm every night in the Palm room. Similar to speed dating in concept, the idea is to meet dozens of people in a very short time. Unlike Speed Dating, anyone can participate regardless of age or relationship status. The Speed Social is structured to take on different game-like formats each night. For 2015 the formats include ''Get a Clue'' and ''Flash Facts''. Join us in the Palm tonight (and every night at ALL-CON!), and see how many new friends you can meet while playing these hugely popular community games!
Star Wars: Proving Why We Can Be Excited Again
Presented by: Marcus Blake; Brendan Smith; Alex Moore; Chloe James
Rated: Everyone
The Hosts and bloggers from That Nerd Show present ''why we can be excited about Star Wars again.'' With Episode 7 being released this year, Disney Taking over, and George Lucas not being involved, we will discuss and provide evidence on why we can be excited again and that there is hope for the new movies and TV shows. We will also offer a new way to watch Star Wars where the Prequels are no so disappointing. This panel will be a part of a documentary we will be shooting called ''Jedi From Dallas'' over the course of 2015.
Some topics open for discussion...
Is Disney the best company to make another Star Wars film?
Was it a good idea to Bring the Original Cast Back?
What will make the New Stars Films good?
How to properly watch Star Wars - the correct order.
Steampunk Fun and Games
Presented by: Amber Collis
Rated: Everyone
Why do this? For bunches of fun. Come check out the fun that can be had with Steampunk!
Steampunked... Now What?
Presented by: Amber Collis
Rated: Everyone
Now you know what it is and you have tried it. So where to go now and what to do.
Stephen Costantino: Return of the Jedi Before the Special Editions
Presented by: Stephen Costantino
Rated: Everyone
Before the days of Sy Snoodles being CGI animated into Jabba's Palace, there were actors donning the costumes which brought George Lucas' work to life. Stephen Costantino, now a successful musician with independent work along side tracks composed for motion picture soundtracks, takes you back to Jabba's sail barge and his own behind the scene experiences taking on the heros of Star Wars.
Super Hero Sunday
Presented by: BDG Studios
Rated: Everyone
Shed the mild-mannered nature of your secret identity and reveal the hero for the day. Demonstrate to others your values and virtues, and any super powers that are yours to command! (Please do not reveal any powers which may be unsafe to exercise in confined areas or indoors... laser vision, heat breath, sonic scream, etc.) ALL-CON welcomes established heroes whom we've all read about and seen on screen.
We also look forward to the introduction of new 'independent' heroes who may not have ever gotten a proper introduction to the great city of Dallas, but who are equally instrumental in the fight against forces of evil and the unjust! A trophy awaits the best or most creative of the heroes! This is ALL-CON's eighth year running this competition.
It wouldn't be a super event without getting everyone in on the fun so all members of the audience will also have the chance to walk away with prizes, too!
To register for the contest head over to the BDG Entertainment artist table in the Exhibit Hall.
Super Smash Bros. 4 Tournament (Wii U)
Presented by: Super Smash Bros. 4 Tournament (Wii U)
Rated: Everyone
-Single Elimination or Double Elimination (TBD depending on # of entrants)
-Best 2 out of 3 Matches
-No Custom Moves
-Items: Smash Ball ONLY
-3 Stock / 5 Minutes
-Random Omega Stages
-1st and 2nd Prize wins a Sonic Amiibo sponsored by Mandalorian Clan Murraan
-A variety of controllers will be provided. If you prefer your own controller then you can bring it as long as it has no extra functions like Turbo or anything similar. Official Nintendo controllers are recommended.
Surviving Reality: Misconceptions
Presented by: Russ Adams
Rated: Everyone
A humorous peek at real life on a reality show. Everything is a misconception.
Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse Using Real Survival Techniques
Presented by: The Nature N3rd
Rated: Teen
Real survival techniques that would be useful in a Zombie Apocalypse / Long Term Survival Situation.
Symposium of Schlock: All-Con 2015 edition
Presented by: Roy Buckingham; Rick Gutierrez
Rated: Teen
The Symposium of Schlock returns, with another multi media look and discussion of the bad cheesy films we all love to laugh at and secretly cherish. Including a special look at the early works of Peter Jackson. And as last time.... PRIZES FOR THOSE WHO ATTEND!
Tea Duel
Presented by: Thumper
Rated: Everyone
A Tea Duel, also called a ''Tiffin Duel'' involves the art of gracefully dunking a tea biscuit, soaking it for five seconds, and then lifting it and cleanly ''nomming'' on it -- all without dripping tea, losing biscuit fragments into the tea or on the table, and doing so after your fellow duelist.
This sport is usually reserved for the Steampunk community. However, for ALL-CON, persons interested in engaging in either a participatory or a cheering audience role are heartily welcomed. Tiffin Master Thumper will be officiating.
Tea Time with Los Bastardos!
Presented by: Los Bastardos
Rated: Teen
Please join Texas' favorite Rocky Horror cast to swap and discuss favorite teas / hot drinks. Bring your favorites for all to sample, swap and share, and hopefully bond with like minded individuals. Please also bring a favorite cup... just for the stories!
Terry Naughton Discusses Animation
Presented by: Terry Naughton
Rated: Everyone
Terry Naughton worked for Walt Disney Feature Animation for 17 years as an animation assistant and storyboard artist. He worked on all the recent classics such as The Little Mermaid (King Triton), Beauty and the Beast (the Beast) and Aladdin (the Genie) to name only a few.
Terry Naughton: Animated Disney
Presented by: Terry Naughton
Rated: Everyone
Terry Naughton worked for Walt Disney Feature Animation for 17 years as an animation assistant and storyboard artist. He worked on all the recent classics such as The Little Mermaid (King Triton), Beauty and the Beast (the Beast) and Aladdin (the Genie) to name only a few.
Terry Naughton: Art As A Profession
Presented by: Terry Naughton
Rated: Everyone
Terry Naughton worked for Walt Disney Feature Animation for 17 years as an animation assistant and storyboard artist. He worked on all the recent classics such as The Little Mermaid (King Triton), Beauty and the Beast (the Beast) and Aladdin (the Genie) to name only a few.
Texas Hold'em: Last Man Standing Tournament
Presented by: Scott Kochenower; Quad Kings Poker
Rated: Everyone
Attention all poker players! ALL-CON is sponsoring a Texas Hold'em tournament.
This is a friendly game with no buy-ins, and plenty of fun. Players must be at least 18 years old. Managing the tournament for ALL-CON is Mr. Scott Kochenower, an experienced organizer of professionally operated Texas Hold'em tournaments.
There will be a trophy awarded to the 'last man standing' with awards for the next-runners-up.
The Art of Riffing - The ''Adults Only, We Really Mean It!'' Edition
Presented by: Roy Buckingham; Rick Gutierrez; Matt Morrison
Rated: Adult Content
It's mature fun for immature adults as the madmen behind Cult Film Fanatics, The United States of Geekdom and My Geeky Geeky Ways unite to demonstrate the fine art of talking during the movie - this time freed from the restrictions of a PG-13 rating! Fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Rifftrax will be treated to a brief history on the art of comedic commentary and a live demonstration by three of All-Con's funniest performers.
The Art of Riffing: Sarcasm As An Artform
Presented by: Roy Buckingham; Rick Gutierrez; Matt Morrison
Rated: Teen
It's Colossal! It's Stupendous! It's Pretty Good! Join us for a lecture on the history of comedic commentary, followed by a live demonstration by three of All-Con's funniest regular irregulars. Cult Film Fanatics host Roy Buckingham, United States of Geekdom host Rick Gutierrez and MyGeekyGeekyWays columnist Matt Morrison will provide a show pure to please all fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Rifftrax.
The Celebration of Pi
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
March 14 at 9:26:53 is going to be EPIC! Why? Because 3.141592653 = Pi! Help us to celebrate the ''Coming of Pi'' by sharing some pie with us in the Hospitality Suite! Serving time is ''9am until gone'' so don't lag. No matter what the schedule says for an ending time, once the pie is gone, it's gone and all you'll have to remember it by are cute little formulas to plug Pi into for circles. The area of a pie? ''pi r squared'' - even if it is round.
The Dating Game Open Try-Outs
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
In the Dating Game one bachelor and one bachelorette will have the opportunity to question three 'suitors' to choose their winner based upon personality matches and fun answers. Convention attendees interested in playing should be reasonable available socially. Single, dating, and ''in a relationship'' are acceptable; engaged or married need not apply. This game show is for entertainment only and will not end up in an actual date, unless both parties are agreeable. Primary players and 'winning' contestants will each be awarded a prize. Open try-outs will be a general call. The convention will decide whether a successful player is a bachelor / bachelorette or a prospective suitor. Six females and four males will be selected. Successful applications may be asked to play multiple rounds.
The Dating Game
Presented by: ALL-CON
Rated: Everyone
One bachelor and one bachelorette will have the opportunity to question three 'suitors' to choose their winner based upon personality matches and fun answers. It's all fun and games ... especially in round three where the bachelor will be ALL-CON's very own Vultan! (Try-outs to play will be Thursday at 1:00 pm.)
The Great Monster Rush of the 80's
Presented by: Tim Lawrence
Rated: Everyone
The 80's started with a bang: a new Academy Award category for makeup. Come and appreciate just how exciting this decade of Rubber Monsters was. Tim Lawrence will hit on some personal favorites (high, medium and low budget) and discuss context and what the work meant to the advancement and progress of the Art. He will begin with Altered States and wrap up with Total Recall.
The Magical World of Princessing: Disney Princesses Sing Along Extravaganza
Presented by: Scorchcake Cosplay; Meg Griffin Cosplay
Rated: Everyone
You are cordially invited to attend this royal panel filled with princesses! Here, wishes really do come true with all your favorite Disney characters. Laugh, smile, dance, and sing along with your beloved Disney friends. They'll take you on a magical journey through a variety of Disney songs we have all grown to love! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled time you won't want to miss.
The Process of Console Games
Presented by: Mark Stefanowicz
Rated: Everyone
Mark's first job was at Vivendi's Funnybone Interactive as a background artist. There he learned how to paint backgrounds on the computer. The company made children's CD-Rom games for Knowledge Adventure, Fisher-Price, WB and many others.
From there he went to a company called The Yacobian group. Mark was a Senior designer and Video Effects artist. The Yacobian Group was a multimedia Communications Solutions company with clients such as Ann Taylor, Bvlgari, Chanel and Gucci.
Mark worked at Electronic Arts Tiburon for seven years. He started his career at EA as a lead artist and had the oppurtunity to become an Art Production Manager for Central Art on titles like NCAA Football, Madden, Coach, Tour, and NASCAR.
Currently Mark is the Studio Art Director for Disney Interactive's Junction Point working on Disney's Epic Mickey.
The Scouting Corps: A Discussion Panel
Presented by: KaitlynneThomas
Rated: Teen
This is a discussion panel about Attack on Titan. All Ships, Questions, Remarks, Pondering, NOtp's and really anything is allowed in this panel but shipping wars can stay online. The only panelist may or may not be in cosplay but welcomes any of the audience to wear your scouting legion uniform (or training corps if you are a certain freckled Jesus).
The Ultimate Harry Potter Quiz
Presented by: Christine Dunbar; Allyson Burton; Lauren Martin; Blake Martin (with All-Con Games and Theory)
Rated: Everyone
Variable Contestants
Get sorted and earn points for your House by answering Harry Potter universe questions. Anything within the HP fandom is fair game. Bring your wands and prepare to duel it out against the other Houses for the coveted House Cup!
Things No One Tells You About Quering a Novel
Presented by: Seth Skorkowsky
Rated: Everyone
Author Seth Skorkowsky discusses the tips and tricks to prepare yourself and to survive the wonderful world of querying a novel that no one told him until it was too late.
The proposed presentation is a expanded and interactive discussion that will cover the topics in a blog I wrote, ''The 5 Lessons I Learned When Querying a Novel''
Unlike the many other resources that detail how to write a query letter, this will go over the other stuff that no one talks about.
Trader's Night III: 501st, Rebel Legion, Mando Mercs
Presented by: 501st Star Garrison (hosting)
Rated: Private Event
Third Annual 501st, Rebel Legion and Mando Merc's trading night. Bring your patches, coins, pins, and other authorized items to trade!
Transformation Before Your Eyes
Presented by: Heather Henry
Rated: Everyone
Don't let this freelance make-up artist's wholesome southern appearance fool you - her makeup effects, sharp tongue and sick sense of humor show she also has a dark side. Heather has done makeup for various television shows including Prison Break and Chase, but her passion is in fantastic creature effects. Watch Heather as she transforms an audience member, right before your eyes! This is a talk-through demonstration, giving you insights into how make-up is suited and applied to each subject.
USG Con Wrap-Up
Presented by: Rick Gutierrez
Rated: Everyone
For the fourth year in a row, The United States of Geekdom bring you a wrap-up on their experiences at ALL-CON! Join Rick, Cole, and the rest of the USG crew as they talk about the awesomeness that is ALL-CON in addition to the weird and crazy happenings throughout the weekend!
Vampires: From Evil to Sexy
Presented by: Charlayne Elizabeth Denney
Rated: Mature
Vampires started out as the ugly nosferatu and the treacherous Dracula. Now vampires as suave, debonaire, sexy, and some sparkle. What happened? Why the change? Where are vampires going from here?
Whales are AWESOME
Presented by: Kyatto
Rated: Everyone
Do you know just how awesome whales are? I bet you don't. Did you know dolphins are whales? Did you know that you very much need to ''save the whales'' and that what the hippies tried to accomplish decades ago has yet to end? In fact whales are in more trouble than ever - especially the smaller ones and you have been lied to? Whale Wars? Barely helped a whale. SeaWorld? They're part of the problem. Come take a journey into the land of whales and learn how you, yes you land-walking humanoid, can help a vital part of the Earth's ecosystem without leaving your house. Because whales are awesome.
What Does God Need With a Starship?
Presented by: The StoryMen Podcast
Rated: Everyone
From the Christ-like figure of Superman to the frequently metaphysical adventures of the USS Enterprise, fantasy and science fiction have long provided a fertile ground for considering religious and philosophical questions in a new light. Yet while our DnD characters can pray to any number of fictional deities, it's difficult to imagine the Chronicles of Narnia being published today – and we are often much more comfortable sharing our love for Goku than God. As mainstream interest in SFF grows and religion becomes an increasingly private affair, how will their relationship change? What is it about spaceships and superheroes that touches our spirituality, and how can a passion for one inspire the other?
The panel includes authors Jake Kerr, Gabriel Gurrero, Clay Morgan and JR. Forasteros.
Wheatley Explains it All: A Portal 2 Experiment
Presented by: SAD Entertainment; Scott Carroll; Derek McOmber
Rated: Everyone
Wheately was programmed to be a moron, some people do it by choice.. Join Scott and Derek as they embody everybody's favorite artificially created, certifiable moron, mimicking Wheately (and various other voices) to answer all the burning questions you have. From anime to video games, movies to books, science to pop culture, there is nothing Scott and Derek (and Wheately) will not make up an answer to. There will even be a prize for the best question asked!
Wheatley Explains it All: A Portal 2 Experiment
Presented by: SAD Entertainment; Scott Carroll; Derek McOmber
Rated: Mature
Wheately was programmed to be a moron, some people do it by choice.. Join Scott and Derek as they embody everybody's favorite artificially created, certifiable moron, mimicking Wheately (and various other voices) to answer all the burning questions you have. From anime to video games, movies to books, science to pop culture, there is nothing Scott and Derek (and Wheately) will not make up an answer to. There will even be a prize for the best question asked!
Who Wants to Be an Otaku?
Presented by: Kevin Jackson; Scott Ramey
Rated: Everyone
An anime version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, where contestants will be randomly chosen from the audience one by one to complete in a tier-based trivia game for a chance to win bigger, better prizes over time! Audience members in attendance will also have a chance to win something!
Wizard Rock: The Puffenskein Experience
Presented by: Miranda Caddell
Rated: Everyone
Miranda performs wizard rock under the name The Puffskein Experience, and it's amazing fun! Music is her passion and Harry Potter's her best friend. An The Puffskein Experience, Miranda has had the opportunity to perform at other cons as a main stage wizard rocker. The Puffskein Experience is Miranda's solo project. (In her free time she likes to talk about Harry Potter and make bad jokes.)
WolfCop
Presented by: CineCoup
Rated: Teen
WolfCop is a Canadian horror comedy film from writer / director Lowell Dean. The plot revolves around an alcoholic small town cop who transforms into a werewolf after being cursed. The film is set to rely on ''retro-style'' practical effects instead of computer-generated imagery.
On review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes the movie currently has a 71% approval rating. Bloody Disgusting gave WolfCop a positive review and stated ''A perfect storm of creature action, the occult, gore, intrigue, humor, and lycanthropic puns, WolfCop is destined for cult glory.''
Worbla Armor and Props by Schmall Cosplay
Presented by: Payton Schmall (a.k.a. Schmall Cosplay)
Rated: Everyone
Learn everything you need to know about the wonders of Worbla. Everything from constituting armor and prop patterns to building the real thing with demonstrations from Schmall Cosplay!
Zombie Dice
Presented by: Mike Kelly
Rated: Everyone
Zombie Dice is fun for any zombie fan (or the whole zombie family). The custom dice are your victims. Push your luck to eat their brains, but stop before the shotgun blasts end your turn! Voted best Dice Game at Origins. Dice proved, rules taught and prizes given away.
Zombie Survival Workshop
Presented by: The Nature N3rd
Rated: Teen
A hands on workshop showing people how to make a few select survival items.
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