BrickFair VA 2013 Games & Events

Exhibitors welcome to play; these are not public events.  Rules and eligibility are determined by each game's host.

Bingo Grande  hosted by ???

We save many of the biggest and best prizes for our own private Bingo Grande held Thursday evening just before opening ceremonies.  Open only to registered exhibitors.

No age limit.  Sign-up not necessary.

Bingo Mini  hosted by ???

A Bingo game for the public, played every-other hour: 11am - noon, then 1pm-2pm, and finally 3pm-4pm, both Saturday and Sunday.

This game gives out smaller, cheaper prizes in the $2 to $4 range.

No age limit.  Sign-up not necessary.

Blind Speed-Build  hosted by Vyron Wynter

Players all receive the same small set to build (set not revealed until the game). Players may read their instructions, but cannot see the parts they are assembling!

Points are deducted for parts in the wrong places, and for missing parts.

The winner gets an awesome prize, and everyone has a great time (and keeps their small set).

For ages 14+.  Game date not yet set - signup will open soon.

Charity Auction  hosted by Bret Harris  

The Charity Auction is a BrickFair staple. All items are donated by you, the AFOLs, and all proceeds benefit our children's charity, the SladeChild Foundation.

DONATE A MOC!

If your MOC is something you are proud of, but just aren't interested in keeping any more, please consider donating your MOC to the Charity Auction! Although the auction is held Friday afternoon, your MOC will remain on display all weekend; the winning bidder will collect your MOC at the end of BrickFair. You don't really want to pack up that MOC and lug it home yet again, do you? It's a win-win for everyone!

To bid on items, please be 18, and just grab a number card at the auction. Have fun bidding!

For ages 18+.  Sign-up not necessary.

Combo-Build A  hosted by Aimee Park

Each player is given the same 2 sets to start. Each player combines the sets to build an entirely original creation. The MOC deemed the most unique and creative wins a prize. All players keep their 2 sets :)

For ages 10 - 17.  Will draw 16 players and 3 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

Combo-Build B  hosted by Larry Pieniazek

See Combo-Build A for details.

For ages 18+.  Will draw 16 players and 3 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

Combo-Build C  hosted by Mary Reichley  

See Combo-Build A for details.

For ages 10 - 17.  Will draw 16 players and 3 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

Combo-Build D  hosted by Bill Probert

See Combo-Build A for details.

For ages 18+.  Will draw 16 players and 3 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

Constructionary  hosted by KC Ross

The LEGO game of charades. A fun game produced by RoseArt in 2003 where players use LEGO parts to create an item listed on a card, and the other players guess what it is.

The rules have been altered a bit to make it more fun for all ages and AFOLs. Instead of moving around the board, you get small LEGO bricks for each correct guess, and you get to keep the bricks! KC has even put together a similar set of Duplo. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

For ages 8+.  Will draw 12 players and 2 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

Dirty Brickster $10-$15  hosted by Robert Nienaber

No need to sign up; simply show up at the designated time and place with a wrapped gift in hand. Any number of people can play!

Dirty Brickster will be played twice. One session is valued $10 to $15. The second game is $20 to $30. Please choose the session which best matches the value of prize you have prepared.

How To Play:

Dirty Brickster is better known (in the USA) as "White Elephant Gift Exchange," "Yankee Swap," or "Dirty Santa." Players each contribute one gift to the game, and ultimately each player walks away with one different gift of similar value.

1. All gifts should be valued the same. Use your imagination to make it fun. Out-of-production sets or some classic parts from your own collection are far more interesting that something off the Toys R Us shelf yesterday. But please make it worth the appropriate amount!
2. Players bring their gifts wrapped or sealed in a gift bag, careful to conceal the contents.
3. Players gather in a circle and gifts are placed in the center.
4. Names are drawn to see who picks first.
5. The picked player chooses a gift from the pile and opens it, holds it up for all to see, and keeps it (for the time being).
6. Another name is drawn.
7. The next player can either choose to take an unopened gift from the pile or to steal a gift from any previous gift-holder.
8. If someone's gift is stolen, that person can immediately unwrap a new gift or steal another gift.
9. Any gift stolen 3 times becomes "dead." It now belongs to that owner and may not be stolen again. No age limit.  Sign-up not necessary.
   

Dirty Brickster $20-$30  hosted by ???

See description of Dirty Brickster $10-$15.

Hosted during Adult Swim.  For ages 21+.  Sign-up not necessary.

Dirty Buildster 1  hosted by Debbie Winfield

Players are provided with random baggies of bricks. When the host says, "Go," players start building!

Players have limited time to build the most creative MOC they can muster. The objective is to be more creative than your competition and you must do it with your limited bricks and limited time.

• Baggies of bricks are provided for you.
• Baggies are the luck of the draw. You may find your bricks difficult to work with, but we'll try to keep all bags equal and fair.
• You are not required to use every brick in the bag -- simply be as creative as you can with what you have.
• The final MOCs are judged.
• Only one winner (between the two games) gets a special Dirty Buildster Brickee and a LEGO set. But every player gets to keep their baggie of bricks!

For ages 8+.  Will draw 15 players and 3 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

Dirty Buildster 2  hosted by ???

See Dirty Buildster 1 for details.

For ages 8+.  Will draw 15 players and 3 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

Guesstimate  hosted by Robert Nienaber

A jar of LEGO pieces is the prize - and the challenge.

Just guess how many pieces are in the jar (or at least be the closest guess) and win the jar. Simple!

This game actually is open to the public.

No age limit.  Sign-up not necessary.

Impaired Speed Build  hosted by Ross Sawtelle

Each player is given a set consisting of ~300 pieces. Players race to completion. The first to correctly build his kit wins a prize, and everyone keeps their playing kit!

Requires consumption of mass quantities.

Hosted during Adult Swim.  For ages 21+.  Will draw 20 players and 4 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

LEGO Hold'em  hosted by ???

Poker knowledge required, obviously.

Hosted during Adult Swim.  For ages 21+.  Sign-up not necessary.

MINDSTORMS Capture the Flag  hosted by Ian Warfield  

Held during public hours so visitors may observe. The rules are coming soon.

If you plan to compete, please contact Ian so we can guess the head-count.

No age limit.  Sign-up not necessary.

MINDSTORMS Sumo  hosted by Ian Warfield  

The classic game of MINDSTORMS Sumo. Players bring their computerized LEGO robots to compete and push each other out of the ring. This is a great game to watch!

Saturday: Stock Sumo
Sunday: Unlimited Sumo

Held during public hours so the public may observe. Here's the rules. If you plan to compete, please contact Ian so we can guess the head-count.

No age limit.  Sign-up not necessary.

MINDSTORMS: Journey to the Center of the Earth  hosted by Ian Warfield  

Held during public hours so visitors may observe. The rules are coming soon.

If you plan to compete, please contact Ian so we can guess the head-count.

No age limit.  Sign-up not necessary.

Parts Draft - AFOL  hosted by John Rudy  

To participate, bring LEGO SET # COMING IN SUMMER with you to the game.

All participants bring the same LEGO SET # COMING IN SUMMER to the event. All sets are opened and parts grouped together, then divied up among the participants. Everyone's a winner!

For ages 21+.  Will draw 40 players and 4 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

Parts Draft - TFOL  hosted by Ross Sawtelle  

See the Parts Draft - AFOL for info.

For ages 13 - 20.  Will draw 24 players and 3 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

Team Speed-Build  hosted by Cathy Ott

Two teams of 3-to-4 AFOLs each, at two separate tables, race to build identical sets. The sets are generally massive and take a long time, even with teammates. Race to completion.

Times are compared to teams from other AFOL events. There are no losers; each player takes home a portion of the massive set :)

For ages 13+.  Will draw 8 players and 2 alternates.  Log on to sign-up  2/26/13 - 7/18/13

Wacky Racers - AFOL  hosted by Jackie Heller  

Two ramps (or maybe just one) with two players and their non-motorized LEGO cars. Race the cars down the ramp. The one that goes the longest (or crashes in the most fun way) wins a small prize.

No limit on the number of players - all can play!

For ages 21+.  Sign-up not necessary.

Wacky Racers - TFOL  hosted by Jackie Heller  

Two ramps (or maybe just one) with two players and their non-motorized LEGO cars. Race the cars down the ramp. The one that goes the longest (or crashes in the most fun way) wins a small prize.

No limit on the number of players - all can play!

For ages 13 - 20.  Sign-up not necessary.

Yard Sale  hosted by Jason Wolfson

Outside the vendor area, this is the only time registrants are invited to openly advertise items for sale (the MOC area is a no-sale-sign zone).

Pre-price your items, find a spot in the Yard Sale area, and collect some quick cash for your unwanted LEGO pieces!

No age limit.  Sign-up not necessary.

Signing up does not guarantee a seat; it merely indicates your interest in playing the game.
UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2012: How it works.