The annual trade show of GAMA (the Game Manufacturers Association) is one of the longest-running events for retailers in the pop culture products industry.  Not only does the show provide access to manufacturers, distributors, and all the latest products, but also to some of the finest educational programming of its kind.  The show had a record turnout last year of over 1000 attendees, and this year's is expected to be even larger. In addition to the educational programming, key elements of the show include the exhibit halls where over 120 companies will be exhibiting, the Wizards of the Coast Annual Retailer Sales Meeting, and the opportunity to interact with hundreds of other retailers.  Exhibitors are ready to take orders, so be ready to make them by bringing your inventory or list of needs to the show.  The Las Vegas venue, inexpensive hotel (see below), and the fact that meals are sponsored for retailers make this the best trade show bargain of the year.  Key info is below and in the two linked articles (see 'Schedule of Events' and 'GAMA Final Exhibitor List').  See you there!

Show Dates:  

Monday, March 19 through Thursday, March 22.

Location: 

Orleans Hotel

4500 W. Tropicana Boulevard

Las Vegas, Nevada  89103

Hotel Reservations:

Call the Orleans Hotel immediately at 800-675-3267 and tell them you are part of the GAMA group.  The rest of the hotel is already sold out and the GAMA block is going fast.  Rooms are only $69 per night.

Ground Transportation:

From the airport you have some choices on how to get to the hotel.  You can:

1.Take a taxi for $12 - $14 (max 4 people)

2.Take a shuttle for $4 - $5 per person, or

3.Buy a shuttle round trip $7 - $9.