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ConnectiCon 2009 is going to be an absolutely great time, our best convention yet, because as we’re sure you’ve heard, ConnectiCon keeps getting better and better.
Over 6,000 people attended ConnectiCon in 2008, making it New England’s largest pop culture event of the summer! Why pop culture you ask? Well, because ConnectiCon doesn’t focus on just one element of fandom, the convention’s organizers are fans of a lot of different things, so we focus on all of the awesome stuff that we like including: web comics, anime, console games, board games, table top miniatures, science fiction, fantasy, comics books, roleplaying games, live action roleplaying, collectible card games, and horror. You name it we’ve probably got something related going on, even Madden Football, and spontaneous games of Twister while folks wait in line! ConnectiCon has “Everything but the kitchen sink!”
Expect to have: three 24-hour screening rooms showing new releases, classic favorites and independent features from anime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and related genres, we’re increasing 5 panel rooms, 3 workshop rooms, a 2,500 seat main events hall, 9 4-hour slots of roleplaying games showcasing mainstream and independent games for experienced players or beginners. Thanks to our sponsor, GameStop, Console gaming is going to explode featuring over 100 systems for free play and tournament use. We’re expanding the size and scope of board games, miniatures gaming, and collectible card games this year with over 20 Magic: The Gathering tournaments, over 40 miniatures events, more than 75 tables for board games with an active group of game instructors and publishers. ConnectiCon is showcasing over 7,000 hours of programming during our 3-day event.
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Venue/Lodging
Hartford Marriott Downtown
To make attending the convention more affordable, ConnectiCon has reserved a room block at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. The Hotel is attached to the Connecticut Convention Center making going to and from easy for our members to sleep, shower, eat, drink, change costumes, safely store stuff they purchased in the dealer's room, and get back to their room without getting wet if it rains!
The hotel also features a night club/bar, a restaurant, a Starbucks, a UPS Store, a pool, and other amenities.
Please keep in mind that this is a NON-SMOKING hotel. If the Hotel feels that you have smoked in your room, you will be charged a $250 fee. Below are all of the regulations with a reservation.
ConnectiCon - July 30th, 2009 through August 4th, 2009
* $137/night for single, double, triple or quad occupancy.
* No one under 21 will be allowed to check into a room.
* The room must be occupied by a guest that is over 21 at any time of occupancy.
* The first night room rate and tax will be collected as an advance deposit.
* The Hartford Marriott Downtown has a 72 hour prior to arrival cancellation policy (you can't cancel after 72 hours before arrival).
* Double bed rooms will be guaranteed at the property, and are on a first come, first serve basis.
* No roll-aways are available.
* The Hartford Marriott Downtown is a non-smoking hotel. A $250 charge will be assessed if the room is smoked in.
* Cash paying guests must leave a $250 per day deposit. |
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