Now that is serious dedication to the game..

Michael Lasinski (left) and Jim Pai (right)

That's Mr. Zimmerman to you.

A bigger turnout than Origins, and maybe GenCon too.

Getting ready...

The buttkicking begins.

Nothing says 'overconfident' like a thumbs up to the photographer.

Some guys, and John Merrill.

Allen Hege (left) and Braz King (right)

He really is the Hegemeister!

The final in progress.

A mysterious building.

A building of some significance?

The finalists, from left: John Merrill, Allen Hege, Shane Malec, Charles Soong.

Those swords are not just for show.

The lil' Zimmerman and the big Zimmerman.

Tim Linden (left) vs Charles Soong