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Wow! GEN CON 2024 is now in the history books! I would like to thank also those that attended and competed in all my events. Congratulations to all the winners of all the tournaments we had throughout the weekend.
A big thanks to Renegade Games (especially, Sara, Trevor and Matt) for another year of spectacular support behind the scenes of all the Axis & Allies line of games including the new North Africa Campaign.
And the biggest thank you goes out to my main GM Mike Davis. Without him at my side each and every year, I would not be able to pull this one off as I have as long as I have.
Thanks to All for another great GEN CON.
Click on image above to go to Renegade Game Studio Site
This page was last updated on: August, 2024 but not in its entirety.
Get ready for GEN CON 2025, July 31-August 3
I believe this was one of the best years for new players winning all around outside of the World Championship. We had first time winners in all 3 of the other AA tournaments, Global, Classic, WAS League, and 1942 2nd Ed. Then of course we had our first ever North Africa winners. So, congratulations to all the winners!
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Axis & Allies
World Champions 2024 Anniversary Edition (AA50) 1. Eric Mynster/Brandon Roscoe 2. Mike Sameck/Matt Bellgowan 
This was Brandon and Eric's 5th Championship as a team and Eric's 10th overall over the years at GEN CON. Congrats!
Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Ed. Champions 1. Owen Morse/Alex Anderson 2. Shawn O'Connor/Larry Rhodes 
This is Owen's and Alex's first time winning the 1942 2nd Ed. tourney.
Classic 2nd Ed. Tournament
1st: Eric Watts/Jason Weeds 2. Steve Czachz/Kevin Williamson 
Dungeon Mayhem Tournament
Champion 1. Ronnie Westwood 2. Gabriela Stokes 
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Axis & Allies Global 1942 Champions
1. Robin B./Mike Davis/Stephen Green 2. Charles Michalek/Carl VanderGalien/Jake McInnis 
Mike, Robin and Stephen bring home the 1st place hardware for the Global '42 tournament. Both at GEN CON and the Spring Gathering back in June.
Axis & Allies North Africa Champions
1. John Murphy/Steve Olejar 2. Tom Bilan/ Mike Steideman 
Axis & Allies War at Sea Naval Miniatures League Champion
1. Greg Buehl 2. Xander Ackerman 
Long time partron of the WAS league, Greg comes home with the first place hardware sinking last years Champion.
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GEN CON 2024 Photo Gallery
Awards Table on Sunday
Day 2 a full house at the Swamp!
Tony's WAS event, Battle at Leyte Gulf Scenario
Eric and Brandon in the World Championship final hoping for some good die rolls! Matt standing back and hoping for nothing but 6's!
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Round 1 action in the Global '41 Tournament
Matt Hyra teaching the new North Africa Campaign
Gary is teaching some newbies G.I. Joe powered by Axis & Allies.
The Classic 2nd Ed. Tournament in full swing.
Mike at the Awards table telling me to "come on, man" and just take the gosh darn picture!
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Other AA Tournament Rules:
For Anyone playing in a tournament, please review the rules ahead of the event. If you have any questions, please email me at: headlesshorseman63@gmail.com All tournament game rules have be written by, used by permission and copyright by Greg Smorey and Larry Harris. Additional Editing by Kevin Chapman. 
War At Sea Naval Miniatures Rules:
AA Tournaments & Other
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The SmoreySwamp
2024 Location Hall C Same location as in the past! click on image above to enlarge.
2024 Location & Layout!
The SmoreySwamp HQ
New at GEN CON this year!
North Africa 
Click on box top for OTB rules!
Dungeon Mayhem Tournament Rules: 
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Other NON-AA Games we will be running at GEN CON
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Axis & Allies Players
Top Ten Winners List from GEN CON!
Listed below are the Active individual players with the most wins in the 30 year history of all the Axis & Allies Events I have run at GEN CON.
(players must have played/competed in any AA event within the last 8 years and tournament events must have had a minimum of 8 or more player/teams to qualify.)
Congrats to All!
1. Mike Sameck (11)
2. Eric Mynstger (10)
2. Charles Michalek (10)
3. Carl Vander Galien (7)
4. Barry Dano (7)
5. Robert Fiorio (6)
6. Brandon Roscoe (5)
7. Ryan Davidson (5)
8. Jeff Auer (5)
9. Nick Rohn (5)
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Axis & Allies Tournament Champions
30 year History at GEN CON (1994-2024)
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Anniversary Champions (AA50)
(in 2024 the AA50 is now the World Championship) 2024: Eric Mynster/Brandon Roscoe (WC) 2023: Barry Dano 2022: Eric Mynster /Luke Bilan 2021: Doug Thorpe/Charles Michalek 2020: Cancelled - Covid 2019: Brian Dixon/Matt Butler 2018: Larry Rhodes/Shawn O'Connor 2017: Mike Sameck/Eric Mynster 2016: Mike Sameck/Eric Mynster 2015: Mike Sameck/Eric Mynster 2014: Nick Rohn/Dale Conklin 2013: Nick Rohn/Dale Conklin 2012: Charles Michalek/Jeff Auer 2011: Carl Vander Galien/Jim Chmiel 2010: Charles Michalek/Jeff Auer 2009: Charles Michalek/Jeff Auer 1942 2nd Ed. 2024: Alex Anderson/Owen Morse 2023: Doug Thorpe/Gary Blevins (WC) 2022: Shawn O'Connor/ Louis Vician 2021: Mike Sameck/Eric Mynster 2020: Cancelled - Covid 2019: Doug Thorpe/Jon Bausch 2018: Keith Miller/Craig Olsen 2017: Carl Vander Galien/James Nelson 2016: Steven Czach II (solo) 2015: Charles Michalek/Jeff Auer 2014: Charles Michalek/Jeff Auer 2013: Dale Conklin (solo) 2012: Jon McNabe/Ray Swan Global 1942 Champions 2024: Robin Bielefeldt/Stephen Green/Mike Davis 2023: Michalek/Van Galien/Thorpe 2022: Miller/Condie/Albiston 2021: Miller/Condie/Albiston 2020: Cancelled - Covid 2019: Miller/Condie/Albiston 2018: Leavings/Armstrong/Davidson 2017: Dixon/Butler/Secrest 2106: Jon Bosch/David Marts 2015: Ryan Davidson/Nick Tendler 2014: Ryan Davidson/Bob Roby 2013: Ryan Davidson/Floyd Steele 2012: Ryan Davidson/Bob Roby North Africa Champions (1st year) 2024: John Murphy/Steve Olejar Event Organizer/Game Master Greg Smorey –EO/GM Mike Davis - 1st LT/GM PFC Assistant GM's - I would like to also thank all those that helped me as an assistant GM over the years and in no particular order: Thoma Mattox**, Mike McCalip**, Scott Huss*, Tony Prokes, Jake McInnis, Angie Smorey**, Gabe Smorey**, Don McCalmon, Kelly Thye, Ethan Cross, Brennan Sheffell, Olivia Muia, and Jeff Smorey (** 8+ years of service, * 5+ years of service) |
Axis & Allies War at Sea - League
2024: Greg Buehl 2023: Xander Ackerman 2022: Mike Sameck 2021: Mike Sameck 2020: Cancelled - Covid 2019: Sam Baker 2018: Mike Sameck 2017: Tom Bilan 2016: Luke Bilan 2015: Nick York 2014: Tom Bilan 2013: Bill Stanfield 2012: Bill Stanfield 2011: Tony OsBourne Classic 2nd Ed. Champions (formerly the Mega Tourney) 2024: Jason Weeds/Eric Cutts 2023: Nathan Philips/Jason Bigart 2022: Jonathan Huffman, Matt Kaestner 2021: Barry Dano/ Robert Fiorio 2020: Cancelled - Covid 2019: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio 2018: Troy/Faith Ugoretz 2017: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio 2016: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio 2015: Kevin Williamson/Brian Nicols 2014: Keith Spradlin/Steve Czach II 2013: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio 2012: Jon Lausch/Craig Gruber 2011: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio 2010: Jon Lausch/Craig Gruber 2009: Richard & Seth Van Sickel 2008: Wade Schwendemann/Alex Abbiss 2007: Wade Schwendemann/Alex Abbiss 2006: Steven Czachz/Steven Czachz II 2005: Charles Michalek/Ted Torgeson 2004: Bill Stonesifer/Dan Sarro 2003: Chris Collins/Darius Czarnato 2002: Mike Sameck/Jim Lemaux 2001: Mike Houg(5)/J. C. Hamlin 2000: Mike Sameck/Jim Lemaux 1999: Roscoe/Mynster/Sameck 1998: Chris Davis/Nick Rohn 1997: Barry Chambers/Bob Uecker 1996: Josh Paulson/Mike Houg 1995: Josh Paulson/Mike Houg 1994: Paulson/Houg/Hamlin 1993: Paulson/Houg/Hamlin (#) after names, tournament wins over the years. Minimum of 5 Wins... |
OLD Tournament reports
(these events no longer run at GEN CON)
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1914 WWI Champions
2018: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague 2017: Andrew Wells/Robert Sprague 2016: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague 2015: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague 2014: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague 2013: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague AA50 Backdraw Champions 2018: No Tournament 2017: Troy & Faith Ugoretz 2016: Troy & Faith Ugoretz 2015: Barry Dano/Robert Fiorio Revised Champions 2018: Steve Czachz II 2011: Mike Wilson/Alan Tomaszewski 2010: Keith Spradlin/Nathaniel Haines 2009: Jake McInnins/Don Wagner 2008: James/Paul Milazzo 2007: Mike Minasian/Jim Benison 2006: Ben Ibach (solo) 2005: Mike Sameck/Jim Lemaux 2004: Bill Stonesifer/Dan Sarro Axis & Allies Europe (1st Ed.) 2003: Carl Vander Galien/Jim Chmiel 2002: Don Wagner /William McLaughlin 2001: Carl Vander Galien/Jim Chmiel 2000: Chris Collins/Darius Czarnota 1999: Brandon Roscoe/Eric Mynster |
Axis & Allies SCAT Tournament
2004: Nick Rohn/Jake Mcinnis Axis & Allies D-Day 2003: Dan Sarro/Charles Michalek Masters Invitational Tournament (AA50) 2020: Cancelled 2019: Carl Vander Galien/Charles Michlek 2018: Carl Vander Galien/James Nelson 2017-2010: No Masters Tourney 2009: Mike Davis/Tom Jaggard (Rev.) 2008: James Nelson/Nick Wahoff (Rev.) 2007: Dan Sarro/Tom Jaggard (Rev.) 2006: Don/BoB Wagner (Rev.) 2005: Brandon Roscoe/Eric Mynster (Rev.) 2004: Barry Chambers/Bob Uecker (2nd Ed.) 2003: Chris Collins/Darius Czarnota (2nd Ed.) 2002: Barry Chambers/Bob Uecker (2nd Ed.) 2001: Brian Mackoway/Robert Sprague (2nd Ed.) Axis & Allies Pacific (1st Ed.) 2003: Jake McInnis/Brian Ferguson 2002: Chris Collins/Darius Czarnota 2001: Brandon Roscoe/Eric Mynster 
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Past GEN CON TOURNAMENT Winners Photo Gallery
Mark/Chad/Jed: Take the Global Trophy Home!
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Doug/Jon bring home the hardware in the 42 2nd Tourney. Congrats!
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Charles/Carl: Back to Back Wins for Carl in the Masters. Congratulations!
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Barry/Jose: Take home the 1st AAZ undead trophy!
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Sam(L), Johnny(R): Sam beats Johnny in WAS SEALED LEAGUE. Johnny wins WAS Battlefest!
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Brian/Matt: Congratulations on 1st AA50 Championship!
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Scott takes home the Samurai for the 2nd IKUSA Tournament
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Jason takes home the 1st ever Dungeon Mayhem Tournament Plaque! Congrats!
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Live podcast of Awards/Prize Ceremony at GEN CON 2019
from Dave Jensen of Axis & Allies .org on Facebook
from Dave Jensen of Axis & Allies .org on Facebook
Mike explains the basics of WAR ROOM
Dungeon Mayhem Tournament Final
War At Sea Battlefest
El Dorko patrolling the isles...
Mike demos one of the many Sold Out 1941 Beginners Games
IKUSA Trophy , AA Mugs, WAS League Trophy and more...
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The 2019 Master Invitational Tournament Participants
Mike explains the finer points of AA50 to Brian and Matt.
Beautiful Metal Global board provided by Louis and Lance!
Awesome, hand-painted AAZombies Trophies and Mug
Robert and Barry in 1942 2nd Ed. Action
Pioneers
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Global '42 game, Jake vs the Pritzlaff's
Early round Dungeon Mayhem Action
Early Round War At Sea League Action
Prize Table
IKUSA Final, Robert, Scott, Brian and Matt. Congrats to Brian on the first place victory.
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GEN CON 2019 Picture Slideshow of all my remaining pics!
Ok, here is the opportunity for you guys to have at it and make wise cracks about some of the pictures from the past especially about me and the drastic change over 25 years...enjoy and thanks for stopping by!
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2006 Masters Invitational Tournament Participants. (Front Row: L-R, Jim, Mike, Dan, Tim, Charles, Don, Ted. Back Row: L-R, Mike Mike, Brandon, Eric, Larry, Jim, Bryan, Bill, Carl and Tom.
2006: at GEN CON So.Cal with my wife Angie
2003 GEN CON Indy
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GEN CON flashback SLIDESHOW!
