Next year's convention is scheduled for June 26-29, 2003, to be held once again in the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The "early bird rate" of $40 is available through Jan. 10, 2003. For more information, visit www.originsgames.com.

Tenjo, published by WhySpire?, a game which was nominated for the Best Historical Board Game Origins Award.

Battle of the Bands card game from Third World Games.

The MechWarrior Dark Age booth in Exhibition Hall.

Gaming in the Mage Knight area of the Gaming Hall.

Pacific Victory from Columbia Games.

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