Baycon 2008 will be held at the Exeter Court Hotel, Kennford, from 1.00pm Thursday 27th March to 3.00pm Sunday 30th March 2008 (the weekend after Easter). Kennford is situated approximately 5 miles south of Exeter on the main A38 (at the first junction following the end of the M5 motorway, and signposted Kennford Services). There is ample free parking in the hotel car park.

The convention stutters into life around midday on the Thursday, when early arrivals can usually be found in the hotel bar. Games ensue from then onwards...

The main event of the weekend is the Victor Ludorum tournament to find the UK National Board Games' Champion. An account is kept of all games played throughout the convention and the player with the best overall score receives the Victor Ludorum Trophy.

The Roger Heyworth Spirit of the Game Trophy will be awarded to the person who has contributed most to other players' enjoyment (be that through camaraderie, good natured play, patient rules explanation etc.). Votes will be tallied on Sunday morning and the winner will be announced with the other results on Sunday afternoon.

Bed & Breakfast accommodation is slightly changed from last year at a cost of £31.00 per person per night in a shared room, or £54.00 per night in a single room. All rooms have en suite bathroom and colour TV.

Accommodation must be booked directly with the hotel.

Phone the Exeter Court Hotel on 01392 832121 to make your reservation and quote BAYCON to get the preferential room rate. If you want to share a room, then it is your own responsibility to prearrange a partner (the Baycon committee cannot be held responsible for no-shows). Please book early!

There is a convention fee of £5 per person per day (or £15 if you want to stay for the full four days), which will be collected at Baycon.

We look forward to seeing you all for another successful board games' convention in the sunny South West of England in 2008...