GameSchoolCon 2025

Little Gamers meetup - parents and littles! Come and play with each other!

Envoy's Play-to-Win is a Free program that lets you play new games and then gives you the opportunity to enter your name to win the games that you played and take them home with you at the end of GameSchoolCon!
Below is a list of some of the games that will be available:

• R & R Games -

Bug Off!
The Plan

• Thames & Kosmos -

Inside Job
High Score

• Indie Game Studios -

Coup
Crossed Words

• Bezier -

Silver Coin
Cat in the Box

• Smirk & Dagger Games -

The Spill
boop.

• Grandpa Beck's Games -

Reign of Dragoness
Toil & Troublez

• Devir Games -

Savernake Forest
Castle Party
Walkie Talkie
Magic Labyrinth

• Wattsalpoag Games -

Claim It!
Jet Set
Echidna Shuffle
Buccaneer Bones

• Breaking Games -

Luck

• The Op Games -

Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances
Smash Up: Disney Edition

• JACK LABRADOR Games -

Jack Labrador

• Underdog Games -

Trekking Through History

• Draco Studios -

Dodos Riding Dinos: Dodo Dash
Regroup! Chicken Army

• GoChuckle -

Hasty Baker

• Steve Jackson Games -

Groo: The Game
Steve Jackson's Munchkin Presents Batman

• Fireside Games -

Castle Panic (second edition)
My First Castle Panic

• Ares Games -

Pyramidice

• Brexwerx Games -

Holotype

• Bad Comet -

Wild: Serengeti

• Left Justified Studio -

Cooking Customers
Kill the Unicorns

• Connected Clues LLC -

Connected Clues

• AMIGO -

Clack
Magic Mountain
Look!

• Red Raven Games -

Knight Fall
Megaland

The Board Game Library and The Board Game Room are back on the first floor in the Flex Space!
Stop by GameSchoolCon's Board Game Room and Library with your Board Game Library Card and choose from dozens and dozens of games to play! Need more players? Bring a green flag to your table to signal to other guests that you have room for them to join the fun! Need rules help or a tutorial? Bring a red flag to your table to summon a friendly Gamerunner who will have you playing in no time!
Please plan to return all games to the Board Game Librarians by closing time!

Hot Wheels Speedometry, Lego, K'nex, Giant Jenga, Bionicles and more!!

This room is for playing games that have Bawdy(foul) language and more mature themes. Parental Discretion is Advised 

Video Gamers! Bring your laptop to the BYO Laptop Zone, where you can plop down, plugin, and meet other video game lovers!  We will have a dedicated Minecraft server up all weekend too.

It’s every Nerfer for themselves!.  
BRING your own Nerf blaster(s) or use one of ours. We will provide elite/koosh style darts.
All players are expected to help sweep (pick up) darts after each game mode.
Children participating must be able to follow directions, be good sports and be team players (no bad language allowed). All players must have eye protection for each round. And full face masks are prohibited.
Please review these Rules with your Nerfers prior to attending the session:
Terminology:
We use blasters, not guns.
We use darts, not bullets.
We tag each other and take “hits” during play.
RULES:
1. Don’t be a jerk.
Be courteous/cautious of others!
Poor sportsmanship, bad attitudes, and cheating ruin the fun and will not be tolerated. Physical threats will result in immediate expulsion. Don’t do it, even as an empty threat.

2. Moderators
Moderators will call hits, help everyone observe the rules and abide by rule 1.
DO NOT ARGUE WITH THEM.
If they call a hit on you, take it.
If they point out a rule to you, follow it.
This allows EVERYONE to spend more time playing and less time debating.

3. Safety First.
Events are attended at your own risk.
Eye protection is mandatory for all participants. (ie: glasses, sunglasses, clear face shield, goggles, etc.)
Physical contact with other players is prohibited.
NO POINT BLANK SHOTS ABOVE THE NECK!
Point your blaster low and aim for the torso/legs.

4. “HOLD”
At any time during a round, a "Hold" may be called to pause that round.
Players should repeat the call of “Hold” so that all other players hear until the round stops completely.
If a pedestrian is walking through the field, if a player is injured or if there is some other threat to personal safety, you are obligated to call “hold”.
Do NOT move or change field position while a hold is called until play resumes!

5. Equipment.
Don't touch other people's equipment without asking!
Bring your own Blasters and Bombs!
We will have a limited supply of blasters and eye protection to loan.
We will provide elite darts and sock bombs.
Modified blasters, elite darts, and half darts are permitted.
Unmarked Equipment is hard to identify!
Mark all of your equipment with a permanent marker to avoid loss/ confusion.
You may not modify GSC darts to fit half dart clips.

ALL MODIFIED BLASTERS MUST BE APPROVED BY A MODERATOR BEFORE USE! BRING A BACKUP OPTION!
Blasters may not be painted to look like real guns and must have an orange tip.
Shields may be used for most game-types.
Weapons and shields can block darts, but sock bombs count as “shield buster” rounds.
A hit to the shield will cause you to lose it for the remainder of the round.
Shields may not be used as weapons
NO UMBRELLAS as shields.
FPS limit is 150, if you have an unmodified stock blaster, you are well within this limit.

6. Gameplay
A 'hit' or 'tag' is when a dart contacts your person, clothing, or blaster.
When you are hit, raise your blaster or free arm above your head and return to your spawn point for the specified time.
CALL AND TAKE YOUR HITS.
If you are not sure that you hit someone, don't call the hit.
When in doubt, just take the hit (see rule 1).

NO ARGUING. TAKE THE HIT.
Darts may NOT be picked up while respawning.
Ammo carried on your person may be used to reload while re-spawning.
Specific rules and limitations may apply depending on the game being played, these rules will be explained before each game.
A whistle will signal the beginning and end of each round.
A dart sweep will occur between every round of play and the next round will not begin until this occurs.
ALL PLAYERS MUST HELP TO COLLECT DARTS - Please let your children know they need to participate in this!
This session is sure to be popular and we want everyone to have a chance to play, so please arrive 10 minutes early.

Gameschooling parents, former students and educators will answer questions ranging from “How do I get started?” “Which games are educational?” “What games should I buy and where can I find them?” “What about ‘screen time?’” and “What is gaming etiquette?”  There will be plenty of time to ask your questions, too!  For new and continuing gameschooling families.

Moderated by Erika Davis=Pitre

• Come to a very fun and exciting active martial arts and games session. We’ll be moving around playing some classic games such as dodgeball (with super soft, small sized balls) and some other game might not know about. This class is good for all kids and parents who are kids at heart. Get your brain and body ready for some gaming with this popular class. Taught by Robert Fuller from American Tiger Martial Arts, located in Westminster, CA.

During “Adaptations” we will talk about house rules, adapting games for different age ranges, adapting games for different abilities and to accommodate neurodiversity, adapting games that aren’t intended to be “educational” for use in a homeschool curriculum, and gamifying non-game curricula.

Come battle for control of a vast wilderness. In this asymmetrical game, each player has different strengths and play mechanics. You can play the Marquise de Cat, intent on controlling and harvesting the riches of the woodland. Or the Eyrie, birds bent on regaining their ancient birthright. Or join the Alliance, organized to subvert the rule of the nefarious Cats. Or choose to play the wandering Vagabonds who can move through the more dangerous woodland paths. This game has good replayability and it's fun to learn how to harness the power of each different character. Ages 10+

Double Elimination Mario Kart Tournament - Nintendo Switch for 12 and under

Sabobatage is a strategic tabletop game inspired by boba, also known as bubble tea or pearl milk tea. Have you or a friend ever said, ‘I wish I had a boba shop and could drink boba all day?’ Make those dreams come true with this card game that’s fun with your friends and perfect for the whole family.
It's a fun game for all ages and is being hosted by GameSchoolCon's Board Game Librarian Andrea

Find your blaster and rush for cover: this is an all out NERF Battle Royale! Last year’s champions will choose this year’s game modes! Who will be this year’s Battle Royale Champions??? 

Come play games on various gaming consoles. Games will vary throughout the day; not all games will be available during all hours, so drop in and see what’s playing!
*Consoles will be unavailable during tournament play, please check the schedule for the list of times*

A gathering for conversation, questions and friendship in a casual setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to get to know other unschooling parents and caregivers and what they’ve learned on this incredible adventure. This session is for moms and anyone else who feels unheard, unseen, or even swallowed up by the unschooling life and focusing on other people; let's remind each other how we can focus on ourselves, too.  

Ceeb and Liam Ancheta have competed in speedcubing at the local, regional, and national levels. They will bring a variety of cubes to show, do some speedcubing demonstrations, and provide instruction on how to solve a 3x3 cube using the beginner method. Please bring your questions about the world of speedcubing. There will be a few cubes available to try, but also feel free to bring your own.

Ceeb Ancheta (she/her)
Liam Ancheta (he/him)

Have you always wanted to learn THAT ONE GAME? Now is your chance! Come to the Board Game Library and teach games you love and/or join games you want to learn to play.

This is an informal gathering for anyone interested Mobile Games.Share what games you're playing, find new games,and make new in-game friends!

Join Bliss in the Board Game Library for a Pokemon Play and Trade.

Broken Glass, a modern Call of Cthulhu game for up to 5 players aged 13+
Premise: It is Halloween night and fellow Roosevelt Middle Schooler, Randy, has agreed to take you and some friends to the supposedly haunted, old Carlisle place! Will you discover its secrets? Is it haunted or is there something worse? Some experience roleplaying is desired, pregenerated characters will be provided.

Artists!  Crafters!  Game hoarders!  Bring your wares to the Homegrown Artists' Alley and sell them to GameSchoolCon's appreciative guests!  All handmade arts and crafts are welcome, as are gently-used games ready for new homes.  Please be ready to accept cash and make your own change, and keep 100% of your earnings.  Tables are first come, first served, and artists/used game vendors are encouraged to share tables as needed.

Meet Meg Grooms-Gangloff of HomeschoolGameschool.com as she hosts GameSchoolCon’s Happy Hour!
We will be meeting on the 1st floor in the Restaurant & Bar.
Good drinks, great food, kid's menu and outdoor seating area.
We will be sharing years of gameschooling knowledge and wisdom at the table....don't miss it!

Double Elimination Mario Kart Tournament - Nintendo Switch for 13+

After the Board Game Library closes for the evening, we'll put out a selection of great games for groups to keep the party going into the evening!
Have you always wanted to learn/play a game that you need a large group-(4+) to play? Now is your chance!
Party Games - Bananagrams, Secret Hitler, What do you Meme etc...we have SO many party games, but for the best game play, you need A WHOLE PARTY!  So get a group together or come down and find a group to play! 

May the best bananagrammer win!  

Werewolf!!!

10 Candles, scenario to be determined at the table. 6 players, ages 13+
Premise: This is a horror game played by candlelight and ALL player characters WILL be dead at the end.
But it’s tons of fun! Come see how close your group gets to finding help when Earth is blacked out by an unknown force!

Troika, A rules-light, surreal science fantasy RPG for up to 5 players aged 13+
Premise: Abandon all expectations and embrace the weird.

Teens! Improv with Jayn Coburn! Don't miss it!