March Madness is back for a seventh year as the Windy City Weasels renews its annual campaign to return the month of March to its original pastime: Backstabbing. Take a look at these game openings, check your calendar, and sign up. Check back often, as we’ll add news games here as they crop up. And consider bringing a friend to a game. We’ve welcomed 41 players to the Weasels during the past six March Madness campaigns.
Tip-Off in Humboldt Park
When: March 2 (a Sunday) at 11 a.m.
Where: John Gramila’s home in Humboldt Park, 1250 N Spaulding Ave., Apt. 3, in Chicago.
Where: John Gramila’s home in Humboldt Park, 1250 N Spaulding Ave., Apt. 3, in Chicago.
What: March Madness tips off with one board.
Who:
- John Gramila
- Mike Morrison
- Nate Cockerill
- Don Glass
- Ben DiPaola
- Peter Lokken
- Dan Burgess
Dip at Concentric
When: March 8 at 11 a.m.
Where: The Concentric game convention at the Holiday Inn Itasca, 860 W Irving Park Road in Itasca.
What: One board of Diplomacy hosted by Tony Prokes. I’m not sure of the fee, but presumably there will be a modest one. This event will be similar in size to WolfCon but with more boardgamers present, so it could be a good recruiting opportunity.
Who:
- Jim O’Kelley
- Kevin O’Kelley
- Chris Cantine
- Ben DiPaola
- Nate Cockerill
- Don Glass
- Tony Prokes
Beware the Ides of March
When: March 15 at 11 a.m.
Where: Tony Prokes’ home in Des Plaines.
What: One board of Diplomacy. This will be the third straight year that Tony has hosted our St. Patrick’s Day weekend game.
Who:
- Tony Prokes
- Mike Whitty
- Brad Harrington
- Don Glass
- Chris Cantine
- Craig Reges
- Mike Morrison
Logan’s Run
When: March 22 at 11 a.m.
Where: Peter Lokken’s new place in Logan Square, 2428 N Kimball.
What: One board of Diplomacy.
Who:
- Peter Lokken
- Josh Heffernan
- Jakub Mirski
- Ted McClelland
- Mike Morrison
- Ben DiPaola
- John Gramila
And the Nets Come Down
When: March 29 at 11 a.m.
Where: Matt Sundstrom’s home in Glenview.
What: One board of Diplomacy.
Who:
- Matt Sundstrom
- Jack Sundstrom
- Nate Cockerill
- Chris Cantine
- Tony Prokes
- Mike Morrison
- Brad Harrington
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The March 22 game at Peter Lokken’s home is nearly full. One more to go. We’re making slow progress on the others. Check the schedule and sign up!