Alec Usticke Announcements, Conventions, WGGCon
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WGGCon returns Friday, August 30, so please RSVP on Facebook or Meetup (or both). But there is no need to pre-register; just show up!

Elliot and Alec will be at the con the entire time, so please text if you require assistance or have questions:
Elliot: 914-525-6375
Alec: 914-382-7464

Location

We’re once again at Croton Point Park in the Senasqua Lodge. Please see this map for the location within the park.

When entering the park, please mention that you’re attending WGGCon to receive a discounted car entrance fee of $5. If you rented a cabin, please give your name for first entry. Elliot will then provide your key and parking pass.

If you ever arrive when the gate at the RV park is closed, just text Elliot or Alec to be let in.

Schedule

We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning. We must clean up and be out of the Lodge on Monday morning, but we can game as late as we want on Sunday night.

Our world-famous BBQ is on Saturday at 5:00pm. Vegetarian options will be available. We will also have a hot dog cart on Friday evening, pizza on Sunday evening and will provide soda/water and snacks during the entire con.

We’ll be projecting movies outside after dark on Friday and Saturday. (Thank you to Paul Gerardi and Wilfried Teiken for the big screen and projector.) Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.

You’re welcome to bring your families even if they’re not gamers. Plenty of people will be bringing their children to enjoy the park, but kids under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are allowed at the park but must be leashed and may not go inside the Lodge.

Friday 2:00pm Start
6:00pm Hot Dog Cart
6:30pm Magic: The Gathering Event
7:00pm Uncharted Stars “Roll & Write” Game
After Dark Movies: Back to the Future / Serenity
Saturday 10:00am Start
4:45pm Group Photo
5:00pm BBQ
6:30pm Game Auction
After Dark Movies: Back to the Future 2 / Eight Legged Freaks
Sunday 10:00am Start
10:00am Croton Point Pointless 5K
2:00pm Geek & Gaming Trivia
5:00pm Pizza
6:30pm WGGCon Raffle Drawing
Monday Morning Cleanup & End

Games

Please bring games to play and share. WGGCon is all about pickup games; so, if you want to play a particular game, please bring it!

You can also use our Discord Game Scheduling forum to arrange games with others.

Our focus is on board and card games, but you’re welcome to play any game that other players are interested in joining.

3rd Universe

3rd Universe is a WGGCon sponsor and hosts gaming throughout the week in Croton. They will be onsite to sell the latest games.

They will also host a Magic event on Friday evening.

Game Auction

Our wildly successful live game auction is held on Saturday at 6:30pm (after the BBQ). Please bring any games you’d like to sell.

You can download and print the auction form to fill out beforehand or copies will be available onsite. Please attach it to the back of the game box.

New this year is a Buy It Now option. If you enter a price in that field, people can buy your game even before the auction starts.

The fee is a flat $3.00 per item entered and goes toward paying for WGGCon. Buyers may pay cash or via PayPal or Venmo.

Dr. Finn’s Games

Dr. Finn’s Games is a WGGCon sponsor. Game designer Steve Finn has many published games, including the recently released Cities (co-designed with Phil Walker-Harding and published by Devir), Biblios (published by Iello) and numerous games (such as Alpujarras, Fisheries of Gloucester, The Feds, and many others) published under his own Dr. Finn’s Games. Please consider supporting his company by trying some of his games at WGGCon and, if you like them, purchasing directly from Dr. Finn’s Games.

Kozz Games

Kozz Games, publisher of the Dark Tomb series, is a proud sponsor of this year’s WGGCon. Game designer Andy Bergmann will share a sneak-peak of the upcoming Dark Tomb adventure, The Ice Chasers.

Primal TCG

Kings Entertainment Press is a new WGGCon sponsor this year. Check out their YouTube channel.

They will be onsite as an official brand ambassador for the Primal TCG and will be selling the game and hosting tournaments.

Friday 3:00pm How to Play
4:30pm Starter Deck Constructed Tournament
7:00pm Starter Deck Constructed Tournament
Saturday 11:00am How to Play
12:30pm Sealed Tournament
3:30pm Sealed Tournament
7:30pm Starter Deck Constructed Tournament
Sunday 11:00am How to Play
12:30pm Sealed Tournament
3:30pm Sealed Tournament
7:30pm Starter Deck Constructed Tournament

All tournaments are $25. Entry price will cover the cost of your chosen Starter Deck for participation, Sealed Packs or Sealed Pack Deluxe Kit.

Prizes will include Kings Entertainment Press Table Credit. $10 credit per round won. Participants will also receive event exclusive promos and packs (while supplies last).

Uncharted Stars “Roll & Write” Game

Peter Horoszowski will host a game of Uncharted Stars on Friday at 7:00pm. No experience is necessary, and we only have room for 1,000 players so make sure you get a spot!

Croton Point Pointless 5K

Start your Sunday off at 10:00am with a 5K fun run through beautiful Croton Point Park. Host Jimmy Trube will introduce a unique gaming element to the run and prizes will be awarded.

Geek & Gaming Trivia

Stephanie and Sean Richards will be hosting trivia on Sunday at 2:00pm. Questions will cover both gaming and general geekery. Come test your wits against your fellow geeks and win prizes!

Health & Safety

WGGCon attendees are encouraged to vaccinate and welcome to wear masks. If you are not feeling well or begin to experience symptoms of COVID-19, please do not attend WGGCon.

WGGCon T-Shirts

WGGCon t-shirts are available onsite for $25. For those who pre-ordered the discounted t-shirts before the deadline ($20), please see Elliot to pickup and pay. Please wear your shirt for the group photo on Saturday.

Volunteers

We need your help on Saturday with the BBQ and auction. A sign up sheet will be onsite, but please let us know if you can cover a slot in advance.

  • 9:00 – 10:30am: Volunteers needed to shuck corn and prep for the BBQ
  • 2:00 – 3:00pm: Volunteers needed for BBQ setup
  • 4:00 – 5:30pm: Volunteers needed for BBQ setup and grilling
  • 6:00 – 7:15pm: Volunteers needed for BBQ cleanup
  • 6:15 – 8:30pm: Volunteers needed for auction logistics

As a thank you, those who volunteer for 2+ hours receive a free WGGCon t-shirt. Those who volunteer for 4+ hours also receive a selection from our volunteer prize pool of new shrink wrapped games.

Canopies, Tables and Chairs Needed

You can also help the con by bringing any portable canopies, tables and chairs. There are plenty of tables and chairs inside, but more are always welcome. There are plenty of picnic tables outside, but canopies will help shield the sun.

Cost

WGGCon is paid for entirely with donations. We have faith that our supporters will come through as they have every year.

Our suggested donation is $10-20 per person per day plus $15 for those who join the Saturday BBQ. We don’t set a firm amount because we like people to base their donation on how long they spend with us and how much food/snacks/drinks they consume. If you’re only stopping in for a couple hours, feel free to pay $10. If you’re with us around the clock and eat voraciously, then please adjust your donation accordingly.

Please note that the donation is separate from cabin rentals and t-shirt sales.

As mentioned above, there’s a $5 per car fee to enter Croton Point Park (please mention you’re attending WGGCon for that reduced rate).

Raffle

As a thank you for those who donate, we have some fantastic games for our raffle. We’re not selling tickets, but you get a free ticket for every $10 you donate for food and the venue as per above. The games are brand new and shrink wrapped. We’ll draw names Sunday at 6:30pm for each of the five lots; you don’t need to be present to win.

See you soon at WGGCon!

Alec Usticke Announcements, Conventions, Events, WGGCon
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The eleventh annual WGGCon starts Friday, August 30! We’re expecting a fantastic turnout all weekend long, so please RSVP on Facebook or Meetup (or both). We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning.

Elliot and Alec will be at the con the entire time, so please text or call if you require assistance or have questions:
Elliot: 914-525-6375
Alec: 914-382-7464

Location

We’re once again at Croton Point Park, but we’re upgrading to the Lodge this year instead of the Rec Hall.

Please see this map for the Lodge location within the park. When entering the park, please mention that you’re with the Lodge party and you’ll receive a discounted car entrance fee of $5.

Schedule

We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning. We have to clean up and be out of the Lodge by 11:00am on Monday so there won’t be any activity on Monday, but we can game as late as we want on Sunday.

Our world-famous BBQ is on Saturday at 5:00pm. Vegetarian options will be available. We will also have a hot dog cart on Friday evening and provide soda/water and snacks during the entire con. Feel free to bring anything you don’t mind sharing, but you’ll need to provide your own cooler for anything that needs to be kept cold.

We’ll be projecting movies on a big screen after dark each evening. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.

You’re also welcome to bring your families even if they’re not gamers. Plenty of people will be bringing their children to enjoy the park, but kids under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 2:00pm Start
6:00pm Hot dog cart
After dark Movie
Saturday 1:00pm Liar’s Dice Tournament
4:45pm Group photo
5:00pm BBQ
6:30pm Game auction
9:00pm Cartographers Roll and Write Game
After dark Roasting marshmallows & movie
Sunday 2:00pm Geek & Gaming Trivia by Westchester Geeks
6:30pm WGGCon raffle drawing
After dark Movie
Monday Morning Cleanup & end

Games

Please bring games to play and share. WGGCon is all about pickup games; so, if you want to play a particular game, please bring it!

Follow this Facebook post to Arrange a Game™.

Our main focus is on board and card games, but you’re welcome to play any game that other players are interested in joining.

Dealer Hall

3rd Universe is a WGGCon sponsor and hosts gaming throughout the week in Croton. They will be onsite to sell the latest games.

For those who pre-ordered WGGCon t-shirts, Elliot will have those available all weekend. Please wear your shirt for the group photo on Saturday at 4:45pm.

Game Auction

Our wildly successful game auction is held on Saturday at 6:30pm (after the BBQ). Please bring any games you’d like to sell. You can download and print the auction form to fill out beforehand or copies will be available onsite. The fee is a flat $2.50 per item and goes toward paying for WGGCon. Buyers may pay cash or credit card (3% fee).

Dr. Finn's GamesDr. Finn’s Games

Dr. Finn’s Games is a WGGCon sponsor. Game designer Steve Finn has had multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns and will demo games throughout the weekend.

Steve will also be offering his games at steeply discounted prices at WGGCon. Contact him at doctorfinns@gmail.com for more info.

Liar’s Dice Tournament

Jimmy T will host a Liar’s Dice tournament starting Saturday at 1:00pm. No experience is necessary, and all participants get to keep the dice. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded, and the gold medalist will take home a brand new copy of Machi Koro (more dice rolling!).

Cartographers Roll and Write Game

Peter Horoszowski will host a game of Cartographers starting Saturday at 9:00pm. No experience is necessary, and we only have room for up to 1,000 players so make sure you get a spot!

Geek & Gaming Trivia

Westchester Geeks will be hosting trivia on Sunday at 2:00pm. Questions will cover both gaming and general geekery. Come test your wits against your fellow geeks and win prizes!

Cost

WGGCon is paid for entirely with donations. Our costs have increased now that we’re renting the Lodge and buying more food and snacks, but we have faith that our supporters will come through as they have every year.

meeple_stickerOur suggested donation is $5-15 per person per day plus $10 for those who join the Saturday BBQ. We don’t have a firm amount because we’d like people to base their donation on how long they spend with us and how much food/snacks/drinks they consume. If you’re only stopping in for a couple hours, feel free to pay $5. If you’re with us around the clock and eat voraciously, then please adjust your donation accordingly.

We also welcome attendees to bring any snacks or food items they’d like to share.

As mentioned above, there’s a $5 per car fee to enter Croton Point Park (please mention you’re with the Lodge party for that reduced rate).

Raffle

As a thank you for those who donate, we have some fantastic games for our raffle. We’re not selling tickets, but you get a free ticket for every $5 you donate for food and the venue as per above. The games are brand new and shrink wrapped. We’ll draw names Sunday at 6:30pm for each of the six lots; you don’t need to be present to win.

Thanks and see you soon at WGGCon!

Alec Usticke Announcements, Conventions, Events, WGGCon
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The tenth annual WGGCon starts Friday, August 31! We’re expecting a fantastic turnout all weekend long, so please RSVP on Facebook or Meetup (or both). We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning.

Elliot and Alec will be at the con the entire time (minus a couple trips home for showers), so please text or call if you require assistance or have questions:
Elliot: 914-525-6375
Alec: 914-382-7464

Location

We’re once again at the Croton Point Park Rec Hall with extra gaming space available in an enclosed tent.

Please see this map for the Rec Hall location within the park. When entering the park, please mention that you’re with the Rec Hall party and you’ll receive a discounted car entrance fee of $5.

Schedule

We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning. We have to clean up and be out of the Rec Hall by 11:00am on Monday so there won’t be any activity on Monday, but we can game as late as we want on Sunday.

Our world-famous BBQ is on Saturday at 5:00pm. Vegetarian options will be available. We will also provide soda/water and snacks during the entire con, and this year we’ll have a hot dog cart on Friday evening. Feel free to bring anything you don’t mind sharing, but you’ll need to provide your own cooler for anything that needs to be kept cold.

We’ll be projecting movies on a big screen after dark each evening. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.

You’re also welcome to bring your families even if they’re not gamers. Plenty of people will be bringing their children to enjoy the park, but kids under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 2:00pm Start
6:00pm Hot dog cart
After dark Movie
Saturday 4:45pm Group photo
5:00pm BBQ
6:30pm Game auction
After dark Roasting marshmallows & movie
Sunday 2:00pm Geek & Gaming Trivia by Westchester Geeks
6:30pm WGGCon raffle drawing
After dark Movie
Monday Morning Cleanup & end

Games

Please bring games to play and share. WGGCon is all about pickup games; so, if you want to play a particular game, please bring it!

Follow this Facebook post to Arrange a Game™.

Our main focus is on board and card games, but you’re welcome to play any game that other players are interested in joining.

Dealer Hall

3rd Universe is a WGGCon co-sponsor and hosts gaming throughout the week in Croton. They will be onsite to sell the latest games.

For those who pre-ordered WGGCon t-shirts, Elliot will have those available all weekend. Please wear your shirt for the group photo on Saturday at 4:45pm.

Game Auction

Our wildly successful game auction is held on Saturday at 6:30pm (after the BBQ). Please bring any games you’d like to sell. You can download and print the auction form to fill out beforehand or copies will be available onsite. The fee is a flat $2 per item and goes toward paying for WGGCon. Buyers may pay cash or credit card (3% fee).

Dr. Finn's GamesDr. Finn’s Games

Dr. Finn’s Games is a WGGCon co-sponsor. Game designer Steve Finn has had multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns and will host a contest and demo his games on Saturday.

Steve will also be offering his games at steeply discounted prices at WGGCon. Contact him at doctorfinns@gmail.com for more info.

Geek & Gaming Trivia

Westchester Geeks will be hosting trivia on Sunday at 2:00pm. Questions will cover both gaming and general geekery. Come test your wits against your fellow geeks and win prizes!

Cost

WGGCon is paid for entirely with donations. Our costs have increased due to renting the tent, higher park fees and buying more and more food and snacks, but we have faith that our supporters will come through as they have every year.

meeple_stickerOur suggested donation is $5-15 per person per day plus $10 for those who join the Saturday BBQ. We don’t have a firm amount because we’d like people to base their donation on how long they spend with us and how much food/snacks/drinks they consume. If you’re only stopping in one day for a couple hours, feel free to pay $5. If you’re with us around the clock and eat voraciously, then please adjust your donation accordingly.

We also welcome attendees to bring any snacks or food items they’d like to share.

As mentioned above, there’s a $5 per car fee to enter Croton Point Park (please mention you’re with the Rec Hall party for that reduced rate).

Raffle

As a thank you for those who donate, we have some fantastic games for our raffle. We’re not selling tickets, but you get a free ticket for every $5 you donate for food and the venue as per above. The games are brand new and shrink wrapped. We’ll draw names Sunday at 6:30pm for each of the five lots; you don’t need to be present to win.

WGGCon 10 Commemorative Dice

And this year, all those who donate $20 or more will receive a special commemorative WGGCon d10!

Thanks and see you soon at WGGCon!

Alec Usticke Announcements, WGGCon
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The ninth annual WGGCon starts Friday, September 1! We’re expecting a fantastic turnout all weekend long, so please RSVP on Facebook or Meetup (or both). We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning.

Elliot and Alec will be at the con the entire time (minus a couple trips home for showers), so please text or call if you require assistance or have questions:
Elliot: 914-525-6375
Alec: 914-382-7464

Location

We’re once again at the Croton Point Park Rec Hall with extra gaming space available in an enclosed tent.

Please see this map for the Rec Hall location within the park. When entering the park, please mention that you’re with the Rec Hall party and you’ll receive a discounted car entrance fee of $5.

Schedule

We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning. We have to clean up and be out of the Rec Hall by 11:00am on Monday so there won’t be any activity on Monday, but we can game as late as we want on Sunday.

Our world-famous BBQ is on Saturday at 5:00pm. Vegetarian options will be available. We will also be providing soda/water and snacks during the entire con but feel free to bring anything you don’t mind sharing.

We’ll be projecting movies on a big screen after dark each evening. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.

You’re also welcome to bring your families even if they’re not gamers. Plenty of people will be bringing their children to enjoy the park, but kids under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday 2:00pm Start
After dark Movie
Saturday Noon Contest and demo of Dr. Finn Games (until 8:00pm)
4:45pm Group photo
5:00pm BBQ
6:30pm Game auction
After dark Roasting marshmallows & movie
Sunday 2:00pm Love Letter tournament
4:00pm Geek & Gaming Trivia by Westchester Geeks
6:30pm WGGCon raffle drawing
After dark Movie
Monday Morning Cleanup & end

Games

Please bring games to play and share. WGGCon is all about pickup games; so, if you want to play a particular game, please bring it!

Our main focus is on board and card games, but you’re welcome to play any game that other players are interested in joining.

Dealer Hall

Modern Myths is a WGGCon co-sponsor and hosts boardgaming every Saturday evening. They will be onsite to sell the latest games.

For those who pre-ordered WGGCon t-shirts, Elliot will have those available all weekend. Please wear your shirt for the group photo on Saturday at 4:45pm.

Game Auction

Our wildly successful game auction is held on Saturday at 6:30pm (after the BBQ). Please bring any games you’d like to sell. You can download and print the auction form to fill out beforehand or copies will be available onsite. The fee of 10% (with a minimum of $1 per item) goes toward paying for WGGCon. Buyers may pay cash or credit card (3% fee).

Dr. Finn's GamesDr. Finn’s Games Contest

Dr. Finn’s Games is a WGGCon co-sponsor. Game designer Steve Finn is a frequent participant in WGG game nights and has had multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns. He will host a contest and demo his games on Saturday from noon through 8:00pm. Prizes will include games and t-shirts.

Steve will also be offering his games at steeply discounted prices at WGGCon. Contact him at doctorfinns@gmail.com for more info.

Love Letter Tournament

Jimmy T will host a Love Letter tournament starting Sunday at 2:00pm. Compete to win copies of Love Letter and spiffy medals (donated by Jimmy)!

Geek & Gaming Trivia

Westchester Geeks will be hosting trivia on Sunday at 4:00pm. Questions will cover both gaming and general geekery. Prizes include the following new, shrink wrapped games: Foreclosed!, 6 nimmt!, Nile Deluxor, Nitro Dice, Grave Business and Five Fingered Severance. Come test your wits against your fellow geeks!

Cost

meeple_stickerWGGCon is paid for entirely with donations. Our costs have increased due to renting the tent, higher park fees and buying more and more food and snacks, but we have faith that our supporters will come through as they have every year.

Our suggested donation is $5-15 per person per day plus $10 for those who join the Saturday BBQ. We don’t have a firm amount because we’d like people to base their donation on how long they spend with us and how much food/snacks/drinks they consume. If you’re only stopping in one day for a couple hours, feel free to pay $5. If you’re with us around the clock and eat voraciously, then please adjust your donation accordingly.

We also welcome attendees to bring any snacks or food items they’d like to share.

As mentioned above, there’s a $5 per car fee to enter Croton Point Park (please mention you’re with the Rec Hall party for that reduced rate).

Raffle

As a thank you for those who donate, John Velonis, Bryan Deyo from 3rd Universe, Diane Sauer from Shoot Again Games and Paul Gerardi contributed some fantastic games for our raffle. We’re not selling tickets, but you get a free ticket for every $5 you donate for food and the venue as per above. The games are brand new and shrink wrapped. We’ll draw names Sunday at 6:30pm for each of the six lots; you don’t need to be present to win.

Thanks and see you soon at WGGCon!

Alec Usticke Announcements, News, WGGCon
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Hello fellow gamers and WGGCon attendees!

As winter begins to wind down, we turn our thoughts to the upcoming convention season and the summer’s culmination with WGGCon IX. Yes, that’s right, this is our ninth WGGCon coming up. Can you believe it? Well, we can because after 8 years of coming up with t-shirt designs, Elliot and Tanya are tapped out of ideas. So, this year we are going to try a t-shirt design contest!

In the past, our shirts have visited the campgrounds, Dungeons & Dragons, the Forgotten Realms, Gen Con, Star Wars, Star Trek and more. You can see a gallery of all past t-shirts here.

This year, one of you can come up with the design (and win a prize for your efforts…more on that below). As you can see, we like to keep it to a single color to keep costs down, but if you have an idea that uses more colors, let us know. Feel free to use the front of the shirt and you can even have your design encompass something on the back, so long as there is room for:

9th Annual
WGGCON
Croton Point Park, NY
Labor Day Weekend
2017
(and room for our sponsors’ logos)

We would also like to incorporate our traditional logo/mascot, meeple with a hot dog on a roasting stick, somewhere in the design.

Please send your submissions in Adobe Illustrator (.ai) or Photoshop (.psd) file formats to Elliot <eskravitz@optonline.net> by June 1, 2017. This gives us enough time to evaluate the designs, pick a winner and get back to you with any ideas that need tweaking. Elliot, Tanya and Alec will pick the winning design to be printed.

Besides getting to see your idea emblazoned across the chests of this year’s WGGCon attendees, the winner will receive two free shirts and the following four games:

Good luck and we’re looking forward to your designs. Please contact us with any questions.

Happy gaming!

Elliot, Tanya, and Alec

Alec Usticke Announcements, WGGCon
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IMG_0087The eighth annual WGGCon starts Friday, September 2! We’re expecting a fantastic turnout all weekend long, so please RSVP on Facebook or Meetup (or both). We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning.

Elliot and Alec will be at the con the entire time (minus a couple trips home for showers), so please text or call if you require assistance or have questions:
Elliot: 914-525-6375
Alec: 914-382-7464

Locatio12140083_10153591391895874_5128703942755723069_on

We’re once again at the Croton Point Park Rec Hall, and this year we’ve added an enclosed tent with lighting for additional gaming space.

Please see this map for the Rec Hall location within the park. When entering the park, please mention that you’re with the Rec Hall party and you’ll receive a discounted car entrance fee of $5.

11988298_10153530019045874_7832108871148136088_nSchedule

We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning. We have to clean up and be out of the Rec Hall by 11:00am on Monday so there won’t be any activity on Monday, but we can game as late as we want on Sunday.

Our world-famous BBQ is on Saturday at 5:00pm. We will also be providing soda/water and snacks during the entire con but feel free to bring anything you don’t mind sharing.

We’ll be projecting movies on a big screen after dark each evening. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.

You’re also welcome to bring your families even if they’re not gamers. Plenty of people will be bringing their children to enjoy the park. (Kids under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.)

Friday 2:00pm Start
Evening Pot of chili for dinner
After dark Movie
Saturday Noon Contest and demo of Dr. Finn Games (until 8:00pm)
4:45pm Group photo
5:00pm BBQ
6:30pm Game auction
After dark Roasting marshmallows & movie
Sunday 2:00pm Codenames tournament
4:00pm Geek & Gaming Trivia by Westchester Geeks
6:30pm WGGCon raffle drawing
After dark Movie
Monday Morning Cleanup & end

If you’d like to volunteer for a 2-hour time slot to help keep our venue tidy, please see this Facebook post.

Games

Please bring games to play and share. Elliot & Alec will bring games to stock a limited games library; but, if you want to play a particular game, please bring it!

Our main focus is on board and card games, but you’re welcome to play any game that other players are interested in joining.

Dealer Hall

Modern Myths is a WGGCon co-sponsor and hosts boardgaming every Saturday evening. They will be onsite to sell the latest games.

For those who pre-ordered WGGCon t-shirts, Elliot will have those available all weekend. Please wear your shirt for the group photo on Saturday at 4:45pm.

11949485_10153528203525874_6395824322802830716_nGame Auction

Our wildly successful game auction is held on Saturday at 6:30pm (after the BBQ). Please bring any games you’d like to sell. You can download and print the auction form to fill out beforehand or copies will be available to fill out on-site. 10% of the proceeds go toward paying for WGGCon. Buyers may pay cash or credit card (3% fee).

Dr. Finn's GamesDr. Finn’s Games Contest

Dr. Finn’s Games is a WGGCon co-sponsor. Its owner, Steve Finn, is a frequent participant in WGG game nights and has had multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns. He will host a contest and demo his games on Saturday from noon through 8:00pm. Prizes will include games and t-shirts.

Steve will also be offering his games at steeply discounted prices at WGGCon. Contact him at doctorfinns@gmail.com for more info.

13502696_10154180773640874_6690021119932292709_oCodenames Tournament

Jimmy T will be hosting a Codenames tournament starting Sunday at 2:00pm. Teams of two will compete to win copies of Codenames and spiffy medals. Which spymasters will reign supreme?

Geek & Gaming Trivia

Westchester Geeks will be hosting trivia on Sunday at 4:00pm. Questions will cover both gaming and general geekery. Prizes include Endeavor, Junta and Gloria Mundi (all new and shrink wrapped; donated by 3rd Universe, Jimmy T and Lori Colman). Come test your wits against your fellow geeks!

Cost

meeple_stickerWGGCon is paid for entirely with donations. This year’s costs have significantly increased due to higher park fees and renting the tent, but we have faith that our supporters will come through as they have every year.

Our suggested donation is $5-15 per person per day plus $10 for those who join the Saturday BBQ. We don’t have a firm amount, because we’d like people to base their donation on how long they spend with us and how much food/snacks/drinks they consume. If you’re only stopping in one day for a couple hours, feel free to pay $5. If you’re with us around the clock and eat voraciously, then please adjust your donation accordingly.

We also welcome attendees to bring any snacks or food items they’d like to share.

As mentioned above, there’s a $5 per car fee to enter Croton Point Park (please mention you’re with the Rec Hall party for that reduced rate).

Raffle

As a thank you for those who donate, the following game designers have contributed some fantastic games for our raffle: John Velonis, Steve Finn of Dr. Finn’s Games, Isaac Shalev of Kind Fortress, Alex Kevern, and Ian Brody of Griggling Games. We’re not selling tickets, but you get a free ticket for every $5 you donate for food and the venue as per above. The games are brand new and shrink wrapped. We’ll draw names Sunday at 6:30pm for each of the six lots; you don’t need to be present to win.

Thanks and see you soon at WGGCon!

Alec Usticke WGGCon
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T-shirt pre-orders for WGGCon are closed. We will have a limited supply of extra shirts available for sale at WGGCon.

Alec Usticke WGGCon
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WGGCon 2013The sixth annual WGGCon starts Friday, August 29! We’re expecting a fantastic turnout all weekend long, so please RSVP on Facebook or Meetup (or both). We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning.

Elliot and Alec will be at the con the entire time (minus a couple trips home for showers), so please text or call if you require assistance or have questions:
Elliot: 914-525-6375
Alec: 914-382-7464

Location

We’re once again at the Croton Point Park Rec Hall. There are plenty of tables and chairs inside, so there’s no fear of rain, and there are picnic tables outside for when the weather is nice.

1185097_10151863264660259_192051119_nPlease see this map for the Rec Hall location within the park. When entering the park, please mention that you’re with the Rec Hall party and you’ll receive a discounted car entrance fee of $5.

If you’d like a ride from the Croton-Harmon Metro-North train station, please contact Alec to arrange transportation. It’s a 10 minute drive or 30 minute walk from the station.

Time

We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning. We have to clean up and be out of the Rec Hall by 11:00am on Monday, so there probably won’t be much activity on Monday, but we can game as late as we want on Sunday.

Schedule

BBQOur main focus is on board and card games, but you’re welcome to play any game that other players are interested in joining.

We will have a BBQ on Saturday at 5:00pm. We will also be providing soda/water and snacks during the entire con but feel free to bring anything you don’t mind sharing. For other meals, we can always order pizza or send someone to a sandwich shop nearby.

We’ll be projecting movies on a big screen after dark each evening. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.

You’re also welcome to bring your families even if they’re not gamers. Plenty of people will be bringing their children to enjoy the park.

Movies

Friday 2:00pm Start
After dark Movie
Saturday 4:45pm Group photo
5:00pm BBQ
6:30pm Auction
After dark Roasting marshmallows & movie
Sunday 6:30pm WGGCon raffle
After dark Movie
Monday Morning Cleanup & end

Games

1239025_10151860772275259_1823136723_nPlease bring games to play and share. Elliot & Alec will bring games to stock a limited games library; but, if you want to play a particular game, please bring it!

Dealer Hall

Modern Myths is a WGGCon co-sponsor and hosts boardgaming every Saturday evening. They will be onsite to sell the latest games along with a bunch of close out/liquidation games.

For those who pre-ordered WGGCon t-shirts, Elliot and Tanya will have those all weekend. (Shirts are $20 except 2XL+ and women’s cut are $23.) Please wear your shirt for the group photo on Saturday at 4:45pm.

323502_10151211490480259_896014531_oAuction

This year we’re testing an auction on Saturday at 6:30pm. You can see the items being auctioned here. Please contact Elliot to sell any games or geeky items. 10% of the proceeds will go toward paying for WGGCon.

Dr. Finn’s Games Contest

Dr. Finn’s Games is a WGGCon co-sponsor. Its owner, Steve Finn, is a frequent participant in WGG game nights and has had three successful Kickstarter campaigns and is currently on its way to its fourth with The Institute for Magical Arts (on Kickstarter now).

Steve will host a game competition on Saturday from 11:00am until 3:00pm. Participants will have the opportunity to win free games.

Cost

1173656_10151861606450259_1631715665_nWGGCon is paid for with donations. The venue costs $750, and we spend a substantial amount of money on food, snacks & drinks.

Our suggested donation is $5-10 per person per day plus $5-10 for those who join the Saturday BBQ. We don’t have a firm amount, because we’d like people to base their donation on how long they spend with us and how much food/snacks/drinks they consume. If you’re only stopping in one day for a couple hours, feel free to pay $5. If you’re with us around the clock and eat voraciously, then please adjust your donation accordingly.

MarshmallowsWe’re just a bunch of friends getting together for gaming, so we don’t want to worry about money. Hopefully we break even again like we did last year. (Thanks to all those who contributed!)

We also welcome attendees to bring any snacks or food items they’d like to share.

As mentioned above, there’s a $5 per car fee to enter Croton Point Park (please mention you’re with the Rec Hall party for that reduced rate).

Raffle

GamesAs a thank you for those who donate, John Velonis, Alec, Elliot, Steve Finn & Minion Games have contributed some great games for a raffle. We’re not selling tickets, but you get a free ticket for every $5 you donate for food and the venue as per above. The games are brand new and in shrink wrap. We’ll draw names Sunday at 6:30pm; you don’t need to be present to win.

Thanks and see you at WGGCon soon!

Alec Usticke WGGCon
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The fifth annual WGGCon starts Friday, August 30! We’re expecting a fantastic turnout all weekend long, so please RSVP on Facebook or Meetup (or both). We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning.

Croton Point ParkLocation

We’re once again at Croton Point Park but have a new, larger space at the Rec Hall with a pool table and arcade games.

There’s plenty of tables and chairs inside, so there’s no fear of rain, and there’s still picnic tables outside if the weather is nice.

Please see this map for the Rec Hall location within the park. When entering the park, please mention that you’re with the Rec Hall party and you’ll receive a discounted car entrance fee of $5.

GamesTime

We start Friday at 2:00pm and run around the clock until Monday morning. We have to clean up and be out of the Rec Hall by 11:00am on Monday, so there probably won’t be much activity on Monday, but we can game as late as we want on Sunday.

Contact

Elliot and Alec will be at the cabin the entire time (minus a couple trips home for showers), so please keep our cell phone numbers in case you need to reach us:
Elliot: 914-525-6375
Alec: 914-382-7464

Texting and email work as well of course.

Schedule

BBQOur main focus is on board and card games, but you’re welcome to play any game that other players are interested in joining.

MoviesWe will have a BBQ on Saturday evening. We will also be providing soda/water and snacks during the entire con but feel free to bring anything you don’t mind sharing. For other meals, we can always order pizza or send someone to a sandwich shop nearby.

We’ll be projecting movies on a big screen after dark each evening. Popcorn and other snacks will be provided.

You’re also welcome to bring your families even if they’re not gamers. Both Elliot’s & Alec’s kids will be there all weekend to enjoy the park.

Games

7433_167066875258_3867059_nPlease bring games to play and share. Elliot & Alec will bring games to stock a limited games library; but, if you want to play a particular game, please bring it!

Dealer Hall

Modern Myths is our sponsor and will be onsite to sell the latest games.

For those who pre-ordered WGGCon t-shirts, Elliot and Tanya will have those all weekend. (Shirts are $20 except for 2XL+ and women’s cut are $23.) Please wear your shirt for the group photo on Saturday.

Cost

WGGCon is paid for with donations. We’ve upgraded to the Rec Hall this year, which has substantially increased our costs (from $270 to $750), and we’ll also be providing food, snacks & drinks. Our suggested donation is $5-10 Marshmallowsper person per day plus $5-10 for those who join the Saturday BBQ. We don’t have a firm amount, because we’d like people to base their donation on how long they spend with us and how much food/snacks/drinks they consume. If you’re only stopping in one day for a couple hours, feel free to pay $5. If you’re with us around the clock and eat voraciously, then please adjust your donation accordingly. We’re just a bunch of friends getting together for gaming, so we don’t want to worry about money. Hopefully we break even again like we did last year. (Thanks to all those who contributed!)

We also welcome attendees to bring any snacks or food items they’d like to share.

As mentioned above, there’s a $5 per car fee to enter Croton Point Park (please mention you’re with the Rec Hall party for that reduced rate).

Raffle

GamesAs a thank you for those who donate, Elliot, John Velonis, Steve Finn & Minion Games have contributed some great games for a raffle. We’re not selling tickets, but you get a free ticket for every $5 you donate for food and the venue as per above. The games are brand new and in shrink wrap. We’ll draw names Sunday night; you don’t have to be present to win.

Thanks and see you at WGGCon soon!