This year, at Origins 2008, DSSingleCard.com will be hosting the Nintendo DS program.
So, what does all of this mean and how will it all work?
Question #1: What is Single-Card Download?
Answer: Single-Card Download is an ability that the Nintendo DS has that allows (up to) 16 people to play a game and only one of those people
needs to own a copy of the game. Single-Card Download features include Vs Play (head-to-head competition), Co-op Play (cooperative play), Mini Games
(smaller games, not part of the main game), and Demos (where you can download a copy of the game that you can play solo).
Question #2: Who can participate?
Answer: Any attendee (with a full convention badge) of the 2008 Origins Game Fair that has a Nintendo DS system with them is welcome to
participate (charging up your Nintendo DS system must be done in your hotel rooms).
Question #3: What do you need to bring?
Answer 3a: You will need to bring your Nintendo DS system.
Answer 3b: You will need to bring your Nintendo DS charging cable (and charge it up each night in your Hotel room.
Answer 3c: For some games, you will need to own (and bring) your own copy of the game (see below for details).
Question #4: Does it cost anything to participate?
Answer, Part 4a: Each event will cost the event minimum ($2). Players purchase either one specific event ticket or one generic token from the convention and bring it to the event.
Answer, Part 4b: The only exception to this is the non-Nintendo DS-related Apples To Apples 18+ Super Variant which costs $4 or (2 generic tickets).
Answer, Part 4c: Anyone wishing to pre-register for any of these events can do so at www.OriginsGameFair.com as long as their badge is already purchased/reserved.
Answer, Part 4d: The specific event numbers needed to pre-order any of these events are now listed below with the events' names.
Question #5: What games will be featured?
Answer, Part A: The following tournaments will require you to own and bring your own copy of the game...
- FullMetal Alchemist TCG DS (Event #0844)
- Marvel Trading Card Game (Marvel VS) (Event #0861)
- Pokemon Diamond & Pearl (Event #0887) (NOTE: This is not a Pokemon-sponsored event.)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 DS (Event #0891)
Answer, Part B: The following tournaments will NOT require you to own your own copy of the game...
- Clubhouse Games [Checkers (Event #0818) & Chess (Event #0849)]
- Pokemon Trozei! (Event #0870) (NOTE: This is not a Pokemon-sponsored event.)
- World Championship Poker: Deluxe Series (Event #0896)
Answer, Part C: Special Event - Apples To Apples 18+ Super Variant (Event #4632)
- In addition to the Nintendo DS events, this special event (NOT Nintendo DS-related) is highlighted (same GM).
- All participants must be 18 years old or older (I.D.s WILL be checked)
- Expect foul and disgusting language and imagery (if you're easily offended, you won't enjoy this event).
- There is no limit to the number of participants.
- NOTE: Unlike the Nintendo DS events, this event will cost $4 or 2 generic tickets.
Question #6: What will the specific event times be?
Answer: Specific event times will be announced soon. Keep checking back.
Answer, Part A: The following are the official times for Nintendo DS tournament events...
- Checkers (Event #0818): Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 11:00am
- Chess (Event #0849): Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 1:00pm
- FullMetal Alchemist TCG DS (Event #0844): Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 11:00am
- Marvel Trading Card Game DS (Marvel VS) (Event #0861): Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 11:00am (NOTE: Date/Time Change.)
- Pokemon Diamond & Pearl DS (Event #0887): Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 7:00pm (NOTE: This is not a Pokemon-sponsored event.)
- Pokemon Trozei (Event #0870): Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 7:00pm (NOTE: This is not a Pokemon-sponsored event.) (NOTE: Date/Time Change.)
- Poker (Event #0896): Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 1:00pm
- Toon-Doku (Event #0825): Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 1:00pm
- Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 DS (Event #0891): Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 11:00am
Answer, Part B: Here's the same list of tournaments, but sorted by day and time (in case this helps some people make their schedule)...
- Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 11:00am: Checkers (Event #0818)
- Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 11:00am: FullMetal Alchemist TCG DS (Event #0844)
- Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 1:00pm: Chess (Event #0849)
- Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 7:00pm: Pokemon Trozei! (Event #0870) (NOTE: This is not a Pokemon-sponsored event.) (NOTE: Date/Time Change.)
- Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 11:00am: Marvel Trading Card Game DS (Marvel VS) (Event #0861) (NOTE: Date/Time Change.)
- Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 7:00pm: Pokemon Diamond & Pearl DS (Event #0887) (NOTE: This is not a Pokemon-sponsored event.)
- Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 11:00am: Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 DS (Event #0891)
- Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 1:00pm: Poker (Event #0896)
Answer, Part C: Special Event - Apples To Apples 18+ Super Variant (Event #4632) will take place Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 9:00pm
Question #7: Where will all of this take place?
Answer A: The Nintendo DS area will be located in the hallway outside the Tabletop Hall. This area will NOT be manned when there are no events
going on. Information can be gathered at the Boardgame Lending Library in the Tabletop Hall.
Answer B: The Apples To Apples 18+ Super Variant will take place in the Tabletop Hall.
For more information on the Game Manufacturer's Association (GAMA) and the 2008 Origins Game Fair in Columbus, Ohio:
Click here to be redirected to www.OriginsGameFair.com.
About DSSingleCard.com:
DSSingleCard.com is an independently owned and run website. It is owned and run by a fan of the system and the feature. It is not a corporate site
and does not have the financial backing of the larger sites. The site is progammed by hand and, as such, is simple and
informative, quick-loading, and (for the time being) ad-free. The site is intended to
be supplementary to the larger, corporate sites - filling in the information on the Single-Card Download features that the larger
sites don't address. For more information, please contact the website.
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