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37 GAMING EXPO Gaming Expo Crew Chiefs: Prentice, Trisha, Paul, Sadie, Sergio, Jason Gaming Expo Days of Operation: March 16 – 19, 2016 Gaming Expo Check In: Volunteers who work on this crew will check in at the Gaming Expo in Exhibit Hall 1 in the Austin Convention Center (ACC). Exhibit Hall 1 is located on the southwest side of the ACC, near the corner of Cesar Chavez and Trinity Streets. There will also be a check in for the VR/AR Track on the 4th floor of the Hilton Austin Downtown, 500 E. 4th Street. Gaming Expo Crew Duties/Areas of Responsibility: The role of Gaming Expo volunteers has expanded this year and besides having a presence in the Expo itself, volunteers are also needed at the Gaming Sessions and the VR/AR Track. Some monitor door entry and count attendees, while others manage lines for panelist meet-and-greets. Still others help manage the Geek Stage or the Tournament Stage. Some assist those who run the LAN Party or the board game area. Others assist by walking around the event and providing assistance to attendees. And a few assist the crew chiefs with special assignments and troubleshooting any minor problems that could pop up. Gaming Expo Crew Attire and Reminders: Gaming Expo Volunteers should wear the SXSW Volunteer t-shirt and tasteful bottoms. Remember, the temperature fluctuates inside and layering is recommended. Wearing comfortable shoes and socks is recommended. If you will be working before you receive your credential (for example, you may be waiting for a music badge, but working during Interactive) you will need to pick up a working volunteer day pass from Volunteer Central in Exhibit Hall 5. What Else Should Volunteers Know About the Gaming Expo Crew: This is the first year that Gaming Expo is operating during the days and nights of music and is housed in the ACC and the Hilton. There is a lot more to choose from as a Gaming Expo Volunteer in 2016! Whichever portion the Gaming Expo you work in, your basic role remains the same: making sure the event runs smoothly and that attendees and exhibitors have fun and can find what they need. How to Contact the Gaming Expo Crew: Volunteers who work on the Gaming Expo Crew are asked to first email the crew chiefs if you are going to be late, miss a shift or need other assistance, time permitting. The Gaming Expo Crew email is sxgamingexpo@ gmail.com. If it's less than 2 hours prior to the start of your shift, email your crew, then call the Flake Task Force at (512) 404-4623 if you're going to be late or miss the shift.