Westchester Gaming Group

WGGCon returns Friday, September 4, so please RSVP on Facebook, Meetup or Discord. 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 10:00am 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. And Mister Softee will be stopping by a few times during the weekend!

We’ll be projecting movies outside after dark on Friday and Saturday. (Thank you to Paul and Wilfried 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.

 

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 TCG and other events during WGGCon.

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. The fee is a flat $4 per item entered (even if not sold), and unrelated games may not be bundled. Buyers may pay cash or via PayPal or Venmo.

Or use the $3 table to sell games for a $3 flat fee with WGGCon’s cut only being a $1. It’s a great way to clear out your unwanted games—and get some great bargains. Here is the $3 table form.

Dr. Finn’s Games

Dr. Finn’s Games is a WGGCon sponsor. Game designer Steve Finn has many published games, including 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.

Dr. Finn’s Games has switched to a strategy game book model and published his first book, Dr. Finn’s Book of Solo Strategy and Word Games. The book is now available on Amazon for only $15 and will be available on WGGCon for $10.

Kozz Games

Kozz Games, publisher of the Dark Tomb series, is a proud sponsor of WGGCon. Game designer Andy Bergmann will share a sneak-peak of the upcoming new adventure Lost Temple of Zor.

Tara and Lily Creations

Tara and Lily Creations is proud to again sponsor WGGCon! We offer many different kinds of gender-inclusive jewelry: resin, beads and other materials.

Get ready for a twist on a classic! We are thrilled to announce our upcoming event featuring Trouble: The Unraveling, a hilarious, custom-made spoof of the classic children’s game!

🎲 Event Details:

• Entry Fee: $20 to play.
• Prizes: Everyone walks away a winner with at least one prize.
• Sign-ups: Registration links are dropping very soon.

🎟️ Handcrafted Raffles. We are also raffling off an amazing selection of unique, handcrafted items. The grand prize features a custom-made edition of The Trouble game itself!

Croton Point Pointless 5K

Start your Sunday off at 10:00am with a 5K fun run/walk through beautiful Croton Point Park. Host Bridget will be providing swag for all participants.

Geek & Gaming Trivia

Violet and Trevor will host 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!

Miniature Painting

Want to learn how to get started painting miniatures and terrain? Have questions about 3D printing minis and terrain? Already know what your doing? Want to hang out and paint a cool mini?

Ed will provide everything but you! Come grab a cool 3D printed mini, a chair, a brush and have fun! SLAY THE GRAY!

WGGCon T-Shirts

WGGCon t-shirts are available onsite for $28. For those who pre-ordered the discounted t-shirts before the deadline ($23), please see Elliot to pickup and pay. Please wear your shirt for the group photo on Saturday.

Call for Volunteers

We need your help! Please volunteer to ensure our great event runs smoothly.

A sign up sheet will be onsite, but please let Alec know in advance if you can cover a time slot.

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 per person:

• Friday $15-20
• Saturday (including BBQ) $30-40
• Sunday $15-20

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 six lots. With the exception of one game, you don’t need to be present to win.

• • Lord of the Rings: Circle of Conflict with promo bookmark from Gen Con (must be present to win)
  • Dragonlance: Warriors of Krynn
  • Merlin: Big Box
  • Butterfly bundle: Flutter and Mariposas
  • Professor Evil and the Citadel of Time plus expansion Architects of Magic
  • Party Game Bundle: Crap or Slap!, King’s Cup Extreme, Stringamajig, Master Word and Bad Apples
  • Venus Needs Men

See you soon at WGGCon!