BLOKUS PALOOZA 2012 is a 3-day event, to be held the weekend of July 13-15.
It is a chance for players to come together
and meet in person, with a Blokus Classic 2 Tournament as its
centerpiece.
Summary Timetable: More details
| Friday 6:00 - 10:00 Dinner - 3 games |
Saturday 9:30 - 5:00 2 games - Lunch - 3 games |
Sunday 10:00 - 3:00 Semi-finals (2 games) - Lunch - Finals (2 games) |
The 2012 Palooza will take place in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL.
We will be housed at University Center in downtown Chicago, just a few blocks from Lake Michigan. Accommodations will be in semi-private suites (some single rooms available at extra cost).
More details about prices and the accommodations are on the Registration page.
The tournament will be held at Roosevelt University, opposite Grant Park on Michigan Ave, and just a couple of blocks from UC.
The addresses are:
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University Center: 525 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60605 |
Roosevelt University: 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 |
 Map
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| Airport connections and Driving directions can be found on UC's location page | |||
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THIS EVENT IS NOT A FUNCTION OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY or UNIVERSITY CENTER |
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Passport and Visa requirements for Canadian participants:
Canadian government page US State Dept Page
Exchange Rates from www.fx-rate.net
University Center
Useful Pages
- Computing a game score
Online, the computer does it for you, but playing on the board, you need to do it yourself. Here's how.
Roosevelt University
With its grand design by famed architects Adler & Sullivan
and direct ties to several US Presidents,
Roosevelt's Auditorium Building
has been a National Historic Landmark since 1975.
History of Roosevelt University:
Roosevelt.edu or
upchicago.com
What's going on in Chicago?
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Taste of Chicago
- huge food festival in Grant Park, July 11-15
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Navy Pier fireworks
- Sat Jul 14, 10:15 PM