Luke Gygax – Operation Overlord!
My father’s birthday is July 27th, EGG Day. I will never forget the date, not because I have a good memory. Actually I am pretty bad at remembering such things, but it is emblazoned in my memory because of the ribbing I got from my father in 1985. I gave my Dad the book Footfall…
Ernie Gygax – Patience
Every time you play a game with an impatient young child who wants something exciting to happen immediately, which describes myself as a kid, it becomes a teaching opportunity. EGG (Gary) would take the time to teach, coddle and drag me along to any and all gaming activities he himself participated in. There were conventions at…
Heidi Gygax – In the Tomb of Horrors
A Gygax Memory Many years ago in Clinton, Cindy, Luke and I used to play D&D with Dad. It was probably ’80-81 and Luke played a Ranger named Otis(?) and I had a Elf-fighter thief named Murfles. I remember how much fun we had over many weekends. So many puzzles and traps we maneuvered until…
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Do you have a great story about Gary Gygax? Ever play in one of is games or visit his legendary sand table? Attend an early GenCon run by the Gygax family? We want to hear your stories! Submit your story using the form below and our staff will pick one or two of the best stories each…
New Site for Gary Con VIII
Hello gamers! Today we celebrate E. Gary Gygax’s 77th Birthday! In the spirit of celebration, we have a few exciting Gary Con VIII announcements! As you know, we’ve outgrown the Geneva Ridge Resort, and with the change of venue to the Grand Geneva comes some other changes. First and foremost, the website is undergoing a…