Join us for a gaming session run by a local Game Master.  

Join us for a gaming session run by a local Game Master.  

Join us for a gaming session run by a local Game Master.  

Join us for a gaming session run by a local Game Master.  

Join us for a rich discussion of how to make your created world come alive for players. Featuring panelists Avery Alder, Jim Hall, and Kevin Siembieda.

Join us for a gaming session run by a local Game Master.  

Game designer Avery Alder opens this talk with a question: Whose politics and experiences are we building our games around? After examining the importance of queer representation in games, this keynote will take a critical look at why representation isn’t enough. From there, Avery will explore how game mechanics and systems can be queered, subverting common structural assumptions in order to reflect a greater range of lived experiences. Examples will be drawn from the past two decades of independent tabletop roleplaying game design.

Interested in funding your game? Local Game Designers Donn Stroud, Gordie Garwood, Al McWilliams, and Brian Beal discuss the ins and outs of running a Kickstarter Campaign for games. There will be time for questions!

Game Con is a super-charged gaming extravaganza featuring gaming sessions, presentations, and a vendor hall. Gaming sessions will be run all day long, while a schedule of presentations on a variety of topics related to RPGs, game design, and more will be available for attendees to participate in. Check out our vendor hall to meet local game designers presenting their work, or find the perfect accessory for your next game night.

For a full list of Game Con 2024 events and vendors, go to aadl.org/gamecon.

Local Game Masters Chris Salzman, Andy Rau, and Phill Cameron will reveal their tried and true tips for running games. Stop by with your questions!