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GameSchoolCon 2025 February 20th-23rd at the Sonesta Irvine-OC Airport Hotel
Thursday, February 20
 

4:00pm PST

Registration Desk Open
Thursday February 20, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Foyer
Thursday February 20, 2025 4:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Foyer

5:00pm PST

Welcome Session
Thursday February 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Thursday February 20, 2025 5:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Special Event

5:30pm PST

Double Exposure/Envoy Free Play-to-Win Program
Thursday February 20, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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
Thursday February 20, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

5:30pm PST

Board Game Library/Board Game Room Open
Thursday February 20, 2025 5:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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!
Thursday February 20, 2025 5:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

5:30pm PST

Kinetic and Building Games!
Thursday February 20, 2025 5:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3
Hot Wheels Speedometry, Lego, K'nex, Giant Jenga, Bionicles and more!
Thursday February 20, 2025 5:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3
  Physics Construction & Engineering Games

5:30pm PST

Bawdy Language Room
Thursday February 20, 2025 5:30pm - 11:45pm PST
Bawdy Language Game Room - Avalon 1
This room is for playing games that have Bawdy(foul) language and more mature themes. Parental Discretion is Advised 
Thursday February 20, 2025 5:30pm - 11:45pm PST
Bawdy Language Game Room - Avalon 1
  Board Games

6:00pm PST

Paint and Create with Natasha!
Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Catalina Foyer
Come and bring your own shirt, jeans or bag to decorate with Natasha! I'll bring the supplies, I have a ton of fabric paints and stencils that you work with and a limited number of t-shirts too. I'm happy to share this "Funshop" as a kickoff to a weekend of GameSchoolCon Fun!
Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Catalina Foyer
  Special Event

6:00pm PST

Pokémon Go Meetup
Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
This is an informal gathering for anyone interested in Pokemon Go, for all experience levels. Long-time trainers can help new players, and we can all make new in-game friends.

Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

6:00pm PST

Live Action Mario Party
Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
Have you always wanted to be a part of a video game in real life? Then you'll want to attend GameSchoolCon's 2025 Active Games kickoff event: Live Action Mario Party! Come make new friends, compete in challenges, and join in for all of the fun! 
Speakers
avatar for Synetra Nunsuch

Synetra Nunsuch

My name is Synetra Nunsuch.  I am a proud member of the active games team and have helped homeschool my younger sisters for almost 10 years. Due to my own visual impairment, I am always looking for new, fun ways to accommodate people with all different abilities.
Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
  Active Games

6:00pm PST

Laptop/Console Games Open
Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
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.
And
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!

Speakers
avatar for Alex Cook

Alex Cook

Alex Cook is a 15-year-old competitive gamer. He has been participating in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments for about 3 years. He has several notable wins as well as ranking #6 in Eugene, OR.  Always unschooled, gaming has been an essential part of his educational journey... Read More →
Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

6:00pm PST

I've Always Wanted to Learn How to Play That Game!
Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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.
 
Thursday February 20, 2025 6:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

7:00pm PST

Party Games
Thursday February 20, 2025 7:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Tonight 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! 
Thursday February 20, 2025 7:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games
 
Friday, February 21
 

9:00am PST

Mario Kart Tournament Sign-Ups
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
All Ages Double elimination Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch
There will be 2 different tournament times: 10am to 12pm(Noon) for the 12 and under, and 1pm to 3pm for 13+
Speakers
avatar for Alex Cook

Alex Cook

Alex Cook is a 15-year-old competitive gamer. He has been participating in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments for about 3 years. He has several notable wins as well as ranking #6 in Eugene, OR.  Always unschooled, gaming has been an essential part of his educational journey... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

9:30am PST

Registration Desk Open
Friday February 21, 2025 9:30am - 6:00pm PST
Foyer
Friday February 21, 2025 9:30am - 6:00pm PST
Foyer

10:00am PST

Little Gamers meetup - parents and littles! Come and play with each other! 
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Little Gamers meetup - parents and littles! Come and play with each other!
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

10:00am PST

Double Exposure/Envoy Free Play-to-Win Program
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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


Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

10:00am PST

Board Game Room and Library Open
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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!
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

10:00am PST

Kinetic and Building Games!
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:00pm PST
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3
Hot Wheels Speedometry, Lego, K'nex, Giant Jenga, Bionicles and more!!
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 10:00pm PST
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3
  Physics Construction & Engineering Games

10:00am PST

Bawdy Language Room
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00pm PST
Bawdy Language Game Room - Avalon 1
This room is for playing games that have Bawdy(foul) language and more mature themes. Parental Discretion is Advised 
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:00pm PST
Bawdy Language Game Room - Avalon 1
  Board Games

10:00am PST

BYO Laptop Games
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:45pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
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.
Friday February 21, 2025 10:00am - 11:45pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

10:30am PST

Nerf Battles (All Ages)
Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Active Games Room - Catalina 3
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.
Speakers
avatar for Synetra Nunsuch

Synetra Nunsuch

My name is Synetra Nunsuch.  I am a proud member of the active games team and have helped homeschool my younger sisters for almost 10 years. Due to my own visual impairment, I am always looking for new, fun ways to accommodate people with all different abilities.
Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm PST
Active Games Room - Catalina 3
  Active Games

11:00am PST

Panel: GameSchooling 101
Friday February 21, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
San Clemente 2
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
Speakers
avatar for Meg Grooms

Meg Grooms

Gameschool Academy
Meg Grooms is a long-time homeschooling mother of 6 children, ranging in age from preschool to married with kids of their own. Always a vagabond at heart, Meg and her family have embraced a slow travel lifestyle and currently call Southern California home. Your guess is as good as... Read More →
avatar for Brian Mansfield

Brian Mansfield

Gameschooling Dad
Brian has worked in medical imaging for the last 20 years, but more importantly he has been a lifelong gamer, including his first game of Dungeons & Dragons when he was 8 years old. He’s the proud father of 2 unschooled kids (one is now an adult).
avatar for Christine Yablonski

Christine Yablonski

Board Member, The Story School
Christine Yablonski is an unschooling mom and advocate. Drawing upon her career as a child therapist plus her experiences as a member, and frequently as a board member or leader, of numerous non-profit organizations that focus on the needs of children, teens, and their parents, Christine... Read More →
avatar for Shaun Biegler

Shaun Biegler

Creative Volunteer, The Story School
Shaun Biegler was raised in New England and brought up unschooled by his parents. As a child he became very interested in Pokemon cards and Yugioh with the latter of the two being extremely helpful in simple math and helped to make the subject far more approachable. A game that would... Read More →
RPG GM
avatar for Lily Mansfield

Lily Mansfield

Gameschooling mom
Lily is an unschooling mother of two and a former level designer for video games.After a career that included level design, texture art, and quality assurance, Lily retired from the video game industry to raise her children, but she continues to utilize games and gaming to help with... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
San Clemente 2
  Speaker/Panel

11:00am PST

RPG: Dungeons & Dragon, 5e
Friday February 21, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm PST
RPG Room - Avalon 2
Dungeon & Dragons, 5e.  
D&D for new players with GM Steven. Ages: 10+
Capacity: 6 players max
Player Age:10-99
Experience Level: Easy - suitable for new players PCs pregenerated
Sign up: GM will hang a sign up sheet on the RPG room door on Friday morning. Spectators welcome!
Friday February 21, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm PST
RPG Room - Avalon 2
  Role Playing Games

12:00pm PST

Martial Arts with Robert Fuller
Friday February 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
  • 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.
Friday February 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
  Active Games

12:00pm PST

Play Everdell with Andrea
Friday February 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Play Everdell with Andrea
Friday February 21, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

1:00pm PST

Panel: Adaptations
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
San Clemente 2
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.

Speakers
avatar for Kristin Morse

Kristin Morse

Recess Revolution
Kristin Morse is a homeschooling mother who also happens to run Recess Revolution, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching environments for child directed free play. She holds a master’s degree in education and in the study of play. Her mission is to help adults see the... Read More →
avatar for Meg Grooms

Meg Grooms

Gameschool Academy
Meg Grooms is a long-time homeschooling mother of 6 children, ranging in age from preschool to married with kids of their own. Always a vagabond at heart, Meg and her family have embraced a slow travel lifestyle and currently call Southern California home. Your guess is as good as... Read More →
avatar for Brian Mansfield

Brian Mansfield

Gameschooling Dad
Brian has worked in medical imaging for the last 20 years, but more importantly he has been a lifelong gamer, including his first game of Dungeons & Dragons when he was 8 years old. He’s the proud father of 2 unschooled kids (one is now an adult).
avatar for Dave Mata

Dave Mata

Chief Product Officer, Midas Brands
David is a video games industry executive, who is currently Chief Product Officer at Midas Brands, and is working on a health and wellness based mobile game.Previous to joining Midas Brands, he was Director of Product, at Beamable, focused on their live operations product for game... Read More →
avatar for Synetra Nunsuch

Synetra Nunsuch

My name is Synetra Nunsuch.  I am a proud member of the active games team and have helped homeschool my younger sisters for almost 10 years. Due to my own visual impairment, I am always looking for new, fun ways to accommodate people with all different abilities.
RPG GM
avatar for Lily Mansfield

Lily Mansfield

Gameschooling mom
Lily is an unschooling mother of two and a former level designer for video games.After a career that included level design, texture art, and quality assurance, Lily retired from the video game industry to raise her children, but she continues to utilize games and gaming to help with... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
San Clemente 2
  Speaker/Panel

1:00pm PST

Learn to Play Root with Logan McClendon
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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+
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

1:00pm PST

Consoles Closed for Tournament-Mario Kart 12 and under
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
Double Elimination Mario Kart Tournament - Nintendo Switch for 12 and under
Speakers
avatar for Alex Cook

Alex Cook

Alex Cook is a 15-year-old competitive gamer. He has been participating in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments for about 3 years. He has several notable wins as well as ranking #6 in Eugene, OR.  Always unschooled, gaming has been an essential part of his educational journey... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

1:30pm PST

Learn Nemesis Lockdown with Liam Stoker
Friday February 21, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm PST
2nd Floor Foyer
If the movie Aliens was set on Mars. Explore an abandoned facility, cooperatively trying to survive the aliens stalking you. 
Friday February 21, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm PST
2nd Floor Foyer

2:00pm PST

NERF BATTLE ROYALE (Teens and Tweens Recommended)
Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
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??? 
Speakers
avatar for Synetra Nunsuch

Synetra Nunsuch

My name is Synetra Nunsuch.  I am a proud member of the active games team and have helped homeschool my younger sisters for almost 10 years. Due to my own visual impairment, I am always looking for new, fun ways to accommodate people with all different abilities.
Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
  Active Games

2:00pm PST

Play Sabobatage with Andrea
Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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
Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

2:00pm PST

In the Deep, a BURPs Game
Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
In the Deep, a BURPs Game.  
An adventure of my own making, this will be a play test weekend. The party will uncover a mystery and adventure deep in the caverns and mines of old. Uses (roughly) BURP rules by Chaosium. Ages: 11+  
RPG GM
avatar for Brian Mansfield

Brian Mansfield

Gameschooling Dad
Brian has worked in medical imaging for the last 20 years, but more importantly he has been a lifelong gamer, including his first game of Dungeons & Dragons when he was 8 years old. He’s the proud father of 2 unschooled kids (one is now an adult).
Friday February 21, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
  Role Playing Games

3:00pm PST

Console Games Open
Friday February 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
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*

Friday February 21, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

3:30pm PST

SSUMs and More Gathering (Secret Society of Unschooling Moms)
Friday February 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
San Clemente 2
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.  
Friday February 21, 2025 3:30pm - 5:00pm PST
San Clemente 2
  Special Event

4:00pm PST

Wizard Battle
Friday February 21, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
San Clemente Foyer
Wizards battle!!!
Did you ever wanted to get magical powers to fight with your friends? This is your shot, the great Wizard Warlof  is coming Friday 4pm to bestow his magic upon you. 
It’s a turn based, live action, 1-hand 1-live game. Where every kind of spell is possible.
Think about the most powerfull hability you can think of. 
With Álvaro Hernández
Friday February 21, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
San Clemente Foyer

4:00pm PST

I've Always Wanted to Learn How to Play That Game!
Friday February 21, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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.
Friday February 21, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

4:30pm PST

Consoles Closed for Tournament-Mario Kart 13 and over
Friday February 21, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
Double Elimination Mario Kart Tournament - Nintendo Switch for 12 and under
Speakers
avatar for Alex Cook

Alex Cook

Alex Cook is a 15-year-old competitive gamer. He has been participating in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments for about 3 years. He has several notable wins as well as ranking #6 in Eugene, OR.  Always unschooled, gaming has been an essential part of his educational journey... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

5:00pm PST

Mobile Games Meetup
Friday February 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
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!
Friday February 21, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

5:00pm PST

Join Bliss for a Pokemon Play and Trade
Friday February 21, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Join Bliss in the Board Game Library for a Pokemon Play and Trade.
Friday February 21, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

5:00pm PST

RPG: Bits & Pieces, a Pulp Cthulhu Game
Friday February 21, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
Bits & Pieces, a Pulp Cthulhu Game.  
Something's amiss at the morgue! Can the PCs puzzle out a solution? Ages: 13+
6 players max
RPG GM
avatar for Lily Mansfield

Lily Mansfield

Gameschooling mom
Lily is an unschooling mother of two and a former level designer for video games.After a career that included level design, texture art, and quality assurance, Lily retired from the video game industry to raise her children, but she continues to utilize games and gaming to help with... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
  Role Playing Games

5:00pm PST

RPG: Traveller Science Fiction
Friday February 21, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST
RPG Room - Avalon 2
Traveller Science Fiction
Mongoose Traveller 2nd edition. Traveller Science Fiction. Ages: 10+.

Friday February 21, 2025 5:00pm - 8:00pm PST
RPG Room - Avalon 2
  Role Playing Games

5:00pm PST

Homegrown Artists' Alley and Used Game Sale
Friday February 21, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Catalina Foyer
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.
Friday February 21, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Catalina Foyer
  Special Event

6:00pm PST

LASER TAG (All Ages)
Friday February 21, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
Come have a “BLAST” at GameschoolCon’s latest addition to the active games schedule: Laser Tag! You won’t want to miss this! Sign up early AT REGISTRATION! Limited Space available. All equipment will be provided. 

Speakers
avatar for Synetra Nunsuch

Synetra Nunsuch

My name is Synetra Nunsuch.  I am a proud member of the active games team and have helped homeschool my younger sisters for almost 10 years. Due to my own visual impairment, I am always looking for new, fun ways to accommodate people with all different abilities.
Friday February 21, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
  Active Games

6:00pm PST

Homeschool Gameschool Happy Hour!
Friday February 21, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Hotel Bar - Downstairs
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!
Speakers
avatar for Meg Grooms

Meg Grooms

Gameschool Academy
Meg Grooms is a long-time homeschooling mother of 6 children, ranging in age from preschool to married with kids of their own. Always a vagabond at heart, Meg and her family have embraced a slow travel lifestyle and currently call Southern California home. Your guess is as good as... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Hotel Bar - Downstairs
  Special Event

6:30pm PST

6:30pm (or end of tournament) Console Games Open
Friday February 21, 2025 6:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
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!
Friday February 21, 2025 6:30pm - 10:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

7:00pm PST

Party Games
Friday February 21, 2025 7:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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! 
Friday February 21, 2025 7:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

8:00pm PST

BANANAGRAMS TIME!
Friday February 21, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
May the best bananagrammer win!  

Friday February 21, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

8:00pm PST

Werewolf!!!
Friday February 21, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Werewolf!!!
Friday February 21, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

8:00pm PST

RPG: Ten Candles, a Horror Game
Friday February 21, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
Ten Candles, a Horror Game.    
The world has gone dark. It is only a matter of time before THEY are the death of you. This game is played by candlelight, gets darker as it goes, and ALL PCs will be dead by the end of the game. Ages: 13+
RPG GM
avatar for Brian Mansfield

Brian Mansfield

Gameschooling Dad
Brian has worked in medical imaging for the last 20 years, but more importantly he has been a lifelong gamer, including his first game of Dungeons & Dragons when he was 8 years old. He’s the proud father of 2 unschooled kids (one is now an adult).
Friday February 21, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
  Role Playing Games

9:00pm PST

Teen Improv!
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm PST
RPG Room - Avalon 2
Teens! Improv with Jayn Coburn! Don't miss it!
Speakers
avatar for Jayn Holly Coburn

Jayn Holly Coburn

Jayn Holly Coburn is a 23-y/o always-unschooled gamer, artist, and filmmaker from Los Angeles.I’ve been passionate about video games my whole life, and I even have an Associate of Fine Arts in Game Design from The New York Film Academy. I also love movies and tv, reading, makeup... Read More →
Friday February 21, 2025 9:00pm - 11:00pm PST
RPG Room - Avalon 2
  Active Games
 
Saturday, February 22
 

9:30am PST

Registration Desk Open
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:30am - 6:00pm PST
Foyer
Saturday February 22, 2025 9:30am - 6:00pm PST
Foyer

10:00am PST

Panel: Gaming SHTEAM
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PST
San Clemente 2
How can gaming help students gain proficiency in Science, History, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math? Learn from educators and homeschooling parents who are using games to foster passion and skill in all things SHTEAM.

Moderated by Erika Davis-Pitre
Speakers
avatar for Meg Grooms

Meg Grooms

Gameschool Academy
Meg Grooms is a long-time homeschooling mother of 6 children, ranging in age from preschool to married with kids of their own. Always a vagabond at heart, Meg and her family have embraced a slow travel lifestyle and currently call Southern California home. Your guess is as good as... Read More →
avatar for Christine Yablonski

Christine Yablonski

Board Member, The Story School
Christine Yablonski is an unschooling mom and advocate. Drawing upon her career as a child therapist plus her experiences as a member, and frequently as a board member or leader, of numerous non-profit organizations that focus on the needs of children, teens, and their parents, Christine... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Vicki Meadows

Dr. Vicki Meadows

Owner, Xplorstem
Dr. Vicki is a world-renowned scientist. She has made significant contributions to the field of science, publishing groundbreaking scientific papers and reviews that have impacted the direction of scientific research and discovery.Dr. Vicki holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and worked in... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PST
San Clemente 2
  Speaker/Panel

10:00am PST

Nerf Battles (All Ages)
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Active Games Room - Catalina 3
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.
Speakers
avatar for Synetra Nunsuch

Synetra Nunsuch

My name is Synetra Nunsuch.  I am a proud member of the active games team and have helped homeschool my younger sisters for almost 10 years. Due to my own visual impairment, I am always looking for new, fun ways to accommodate people with all different abilities.
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Active Games Room - Catalina 3
  Active Games

10:00am PST

Little Gamers meetup - parents and littles! Come and play with each other! 
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Little Gamers meetup - parents and littles! Come and play with each other!
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

10:00am PST

BYO Laptop Games
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
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.
Speakers
avatar for Alex Cook

Alex Cook

Alex Cook is a 15-year-old competitive gamer. He has been participating in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments for about 3 years. He has several notable wins as well as ranking #6 in Eugene, OR.  Always unschooled, gaming has been an essential part of his educational journey... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:45am PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

10:00am PST

Exhibit Hall Open *NEW LOCATION* *SECOND FLOOR FOYER*
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm PST
2nd Floor Foyer
*NEW LOCATION*  *SECOND FLOOR FOYER!*
Bring home the FUN! There will be a game store, demos, and all kinds of fun items for purchase!
Make sure you support our fabulous Exhibitors on Saturday from 10am 5pm!
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm PST
2nd Floor Foyer

10:00am PST

Double Exposure/Envoy Free Play-to-Win Program
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 8:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

10:00am PST

Board Game Room and Library Open
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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!
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

10:00am PST

Kinetic and Building Games!
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:00pm PST
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3
Hot Wheels Speedometry, Lego, K'nex, Giant Jenga, and Bionicles! 
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 10:00pm PST
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3
  Physics Construction & Engineering Games

10:00am PST

Bawdy Language Room
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:00pm PST
Bawdy Language Game Room - Avalon 1
This room is for playing games that have Bawdy(foul) language and more mature themes. Parental Discretion is Advised 
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:00pm PST
Bawdy Language Game Room - Avalon 1
  Board Games

10:00am PST

Console Games Open
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:45pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
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!

Speakers
avatar for Alex Cook

Alex Cook

Alex Cook is a 15-year-old competitive gamer. He has been participating in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments for about 3 years. He has several notable wins as well as ranking #6 in Eugene, OR.  Always unschooled, gaming has been an essential part of his educational journey... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:00am - 11:45pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

11:00am PST

Last Call for Smash Ult Singles 12 & Under Tournament Sign-Ups
Saturday February 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:15am PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
Double Elimination Smash Ultimate Singles 12 & Under Tournament - Nintendo Switch 
Saturday February 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:15am PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

11:00am PST

Operation Costa Gorda, a Marvel Super Heros Game
Saturday February 22, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
Operation Costa Gorda, a Marvel Super Heros Games.  GM: Alex Smirl. You thought you’d seen the end of your criminal career when the hand of justice finally caught up with you. But fate has a twisted sense of humor. The Office of Secret Intelligence is offering you a deal—help them pull off a daring mission, and you could shave a decade off your prison sentence. This isn’t your average covert operation; it’s a high-stakes, no-holds-barred mission where super-powered misfits are forced to play heroes in a world that doesn’t trust them.  Will you rise above your checkered past, or will the weight of your crimes drag you back into darkness? The clock is ticking, and your freedom hangs in the balance. Suit up, and prepare to redefine what it means to be a hero—or a villain.  Ages: 13+            
Saturday February 22, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
  Role Playing Games

11:00am PST

Ruff, a Canine RPG.
Saturday February 22, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm PST
RPG Room - Avalon 2
Ruff, a Canine RPG.
Ruff is a game under development where you get to play the greatest of all creatures a dog doing dog. All ages.
Saturday February 22, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm PST
RPG Room - Avalon 2
  Role Playing Games

11:30am PST

Consoles Close for Smash Ult Singles 12 & Under Tournament
Saturday February 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
Check in for Tournament Begins.
Saturday February 22, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

1:00pm PST

Wizard Battle
Saturday February 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
San Clemente Foyer
Wizards battle!!!
Did you ever wanted to get magical powers to fight with your friends? This is your shot, the great Wizard Warlof  is coming Friday 4pm to bestow his magic upon you. 
It’s a turn based, live action, 1-hand 1-live game. Where every kind of spell is possible.
Think about the most powerfull hability you can think of. 
With Álvaro Hernández
Saturday February 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
San Clemente Foyer

1:00pm PST

Panel: Gaming for Social and Mental Wellness
Saturday February 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
San Clemente 2
Playing games can support people coping with anxiety and depression or healing from trauma, and can also help us grow our social skill set.  Learn how to access the social, emotional, and mental benefits of gaming….for the children and adults in your life and for yourself!

Speakers
avatar for Meg Grooms

Meg Grooms

Gameschool Academy
Meg Grooms is a long-time homeschooling mother of 6 children, ranging in age from preschool to married with kids of their own. Always a vagabond at heart, Meg and her family have embraced a slow travel lifestyle and currently call Southern California home. Your guess is as good as... Read More →
avatar for Alex Cook

Alex Cook

Alex Cook is a 15-year-old competitive gamer. He has been participating in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments for about 3 years. He has several notable wins as well as ranking #6 in Eugene, OR.  Always unschooled, gaming has been an essential part of his educational journey... Read More →
avatar for Jayn Holly Coburn

Jayn Holly Coburn

Jayn Holly Coburn is a 23-y/o always-unschooled gamer, artist, and filmmaker from Los Angeles.I’ve been passionate about video games my whole life, and I even have an Associate of Fine Arts in Game Design from The New York Film Academy. I also love movies and tv, reading, makeup... Read More →
avatar for Shaun Biegler

Shaun Biegler

Creative Volunteer, The Story School
Shaun Biegler was raised in New England and brought up unschooled by his parents. As a child he became very interested in Pokemon cards and Yugioh with the latter of the two being extremely helpful in simple math and helped to make the subject far more approachable. A game that would... Read More →
avatar for Synetra Nunsuch

Synetra Nunsuch

My name is Synetra Nunsuch.  I am a proud member of the active games team and have helped homeschool my younger sisters for almost 10 years. Due to my own visual impairment, I am always looking for new, fun ways to accommodate people with all different abilities.
RPG GM
avatar for Brian Mansfield

Brian Mansfield

Gameschooling Dad
Brian has worked in medical imaging for the last 20 years, but more importantly he has been a lifelong gamer, including his first game of Dungeons & Dragons when he was 8 years old. He’s the proud father of 2 unschooled kids (one is now an adult).
Saturday February 22, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
San Clemente 2
  Speaker/Panel

1:00pm PST

Learn to Play Root with Logan McLendon
Saturday February 22, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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+
Saturday February 22, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

1:30pm PST

Learn Nemesis Lockdown with Liam Stoker
Saturday February 22, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Bawdy Language Game Room - Avalon 1
If the movie Aliens was set on Mars. Explore an abandoned facility, cooperatively trying to survive the aliens stalking you. 
Saturday February 22, 2025 1:30pm - 3:30pm PST
Bawdy Language Game Room - Avalon 1

2:00pm PST

LASER TAG (All Ages)
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
Come have a “BLAST” at GameschoolCon’s latest addition to the active games schedule: Laser Tag! You won’t want to miss this! Sign up early AT REGISTRATION! Limited Space available. All equipment will be provided. 

Speakers
avatar for Synetra Nunsuch

Synetra Nunsuch

My name is Synetra Nunsuch.  I am a proud member of the active games team and have helped homeschool my younger sisters for almost 10 years. Due to my own visual impairment, I am always looking for new, fun ways to accommodate people with all different abilities.
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
  Active Games

2:00pm PST

Really Loud Librarians with Andrea
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
In this game, your useless knowledge will win you useful points.
Think fast, not hard in this merciless word-shouting board game. Start by drawing a category card. Your team will then shout words from that category that begin with the letter on the race track. Move along the track every time you get a word right and race against your opponents to win.

Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

2:00pm PST

RPG: Roll & Play One Shot Adventure
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
RPG GM
avatar for Lily Mansfield

Lily Mansfield

Gameschooling mom
Lily is an unschooling mother of two and a former level designer for video games.After a career that included level design, texture art, and quality assurance, Lily retired from the video game industry to raise her children, but she continues to utilize games and gaming to help with... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
  Role Playing Games

4:00pm PST

Last Call for Smash Ult Singles 13& Up Tournament Sign-Ups
Saturday February 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
Double Elimination Smash Ultimate Singles 13 & Up Tournament - Nintendo Switch  
Saturday February 22, 2025 4:00pm - 4:15pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

4:00pm PST

Werewolf
Saturday February 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Werewolf!
Saturday February 22, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

4:00pm PST

Squid Games Live!
Saturday February 22, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
Join August as he hosts games based on the popular South Korean TV series Squid Game.
You will compete in a bunch games (e.g. marbles, tug of war, glass stepping stones, and games based on Korean children's games) for a cash prize!
Saturday February 22, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
  Active Games

4:30pm PST

Consoles Close for Smash Ult Singles 13 & Over Tournament
Saturday February 22, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
Check in for Tournament Begins.
Saturday February 22, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

5:00pm PST

Paper, Rock, Scissors Tournament
Saturday February 22, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
The tournament of the year - who will win?!  And is it Paper, Rock, Scissors? Or Ro-Sham-Bo?
Saturday February 22, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

5:00pm PST

Homegrown Artists' Alley and Used Game Sale
Saturday February 22, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Catalina Foyer
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.
Saturday February 22, 2025 5:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Catalina Foyer
  Special Event

6:00pm PST

I've Always Wanted to Learn How to Play That Game!
Saturday February 22, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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.
Saturday February 22, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

6:00pm PST

Artist Trading Cards!
Saturday February 22, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Artist Trading Cards Funshop - Open to All Ages!
What are Artist Trading Cards? Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are simply pieces of art that are made out of cards measuring 2.5”by 3.5”. You can buy special paper already cut to this size, or better yet, simply use sturdy paper you already have at home. Old file folders, card stock, greeting cards – any paper that is not flimsy – can be cut to the right dimensions and used as an ATC. Think about baseball trading cards and look for paper about that weight. Or, be creative and use materials other than paper. Just keep to the 2.5” x 3.5” size. Once you have your 2.5 x 3.5” card, what you do with it is up to you. Draw on it, paint, collage, sew, embellish, write words. In an ATCs funshop, all of the participants share materials, themes, techniques and ideas with others in the funshop to make unique ATCs. And we always schedule time for trading/swapping finished cards too.
Saturday February 22, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Special Event

7:00pm PST

Party Games
Saturday February 22, 2025 7:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Tonight 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! 
Saturday February 22, 2025 7:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

7:00pm PST

Candyland Themed Family Dance Party!
Saturday February 22, 2025 7:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Active Games Room/Exhibit Hall - Catalina 3
Welcome to Candyland! Where everyone is Sweet and Fun! This whole family dance is one of the highlights of GameSchoolCon and all are welcome! We'll be giving out prizes for the best overall costume, and the best group costumes! And the prizes? Why games of course! Please plan to join us!
Saturday February 22, 2025 7:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Active Games Room/Exhibit Hall - Catalina 3
  Special Event

8:00pm PST

RPG: Ten Candles, a Horror Game
Saturday February 22, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
Ten Candles, a Horror Game.
The world has gone dark. It is only a matter of time before THEY are the death of you. This game is played by candlelight, gets darker as it goes, and ALL PCs will be dead by the end of the game. Ages: 13+
RPG GM
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Brian Mansfield

Gameschooling Dad
Brian has worked in medical imaging for the last 20 years, but more importantly he has been a lifelong gamer, including his first game of Dungeons & Dragons when he was 8 years old. He’s the proud father of 2 unschooled kids (one is now an adult).
Saturday February 22, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm PST
San Clemente 1
  Role Playing Games
 
Sunday, February 23
 

9:30am PST

Registration Desk Open
Sunday February 23, 2025 9:30am - 3:00pm PST
Foyer
Sunday February 23, 2025 9:30am - 3:00pm PST
Foyer

10:00am PST

Live Action Mario Party
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
Have you always wanted to be a part of a video game in real life? Then you'll want to attend GameSchoolCon's 2025 Active Games kickoff event: Live Action Mario Party! Come make new friends, compete in challenges, and join in for all of the fun! 
Speakers
avatar for Synetra Nunsuch

Synetra Nunsuch

My name is Synetra Nunsuch.  I am a proud member of the active games team and have helped homeschool my younger sisters for almost 10 years. Due to my own visual impairment, I am always looking for new, fun ways to accommodate people with all different abilities.
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 11:30am PST
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3
  Active Games

10:00am PST

Little Gamers meetup - parents and littles! Come and play with each other! 
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Little Gamers meetup - parents and littles! Come and play with each other!
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

10:00am PST

Console Games Open
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 1:30pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
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!

Speakers
avatar for Alex Cook

Alex Cook

Alex Cook is a 15-year-old competitive gamer. He has been participating in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments for about 3 years. He has several notable wins as well as ranking #6 in Eugene, OR.  Always unschooled, gaming has been an essential part of his educational journey... Read More →
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 1:30pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

10:00am PST

Double Exposure/Envoy Free Play-to-Win Program
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

10:00am PST

Board Game Room and Library Open
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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!
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

10:00am PST

Kinetic and Building Games!
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3
Hot Wheels Speedometry, Lego, K'nex, Giant Jenga, and Bionicles! 
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3
  Physics Construction & Engineering Games

10:00am PST

BYO Laptop Games
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
Video Gamers!  Bring your laptop to the BYO Laptop Zone, where you can plop down, plug in, and meet other video game lovers!  We will have a dedicated Minecraft server up all weekend too.
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

10:00am PST

Bawdy Language Room
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm PST
Bawdy Language Game Room - Avalon 1
This room is for playing games that have Bawdy(foul) language and more mature themes. Parental Discretion is Advised 
Sunday February 23, 2025 10:00am - 4:00pm PST
Bawdy Language Game Room - Avalon 1
  Board Games

11:00am PST

RPG: Hero Kids, a Game for the Little Ones.
Sunday February 23, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm PST
RPG Room - Avalon 2

Hero Kids, a Game for the Little Ones.
For the youngin’s, we’ll design an adventure at the table and dive right in!
All ages are welcome, but this game is ideal for those gamers under 11 years of age.


RPG GM
avatar for Brian Mansfield

Brian Mansfield

Gameschooling Dad
Brian has worked in medical imaging for the last 20 years, but more importantly he has been a lifelong gamer, including his first game of Dungeons & Dragons when he was 8 years old. He’s the proud father of 2 unschooled kids (one is now an adult).
Sunday February 23, 2025 11:00am - 2:00pm PST
RPG Room - Avalon 2
  Role Playing Games

12:00pm PST

**New Time** Learn to Play Dungeon Mayhem with Logan McClendon
Sunday February 23, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
Dungeon Mayhem is a Dungeons & Dragons card game where players compete as adventurers or monsters. It's a good way to introduce new players to Dungeons & Dragons.
Sunday February 23, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

12:00pm PST

I've Always Wanted to Learn How to Play That Game!
Sunday February 23, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
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.
Sunday February 23, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

1:00pm PST

**Cancelled**Nerf Battles (All Ages)*Cancelled*
Sunday February 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Active Games Room - Catalina 3
*CANCELLED*
Due to Illness, we're sorry to announce that this session of Nerf is Cancelled. 
Speakers
avatar for Synetra Nunsuch

Synetra Nunsuch

My name is Synetra Nunsuch.  I am a proud member of the active games team and have helped homeschool my younger sisters for almost 10 years. Due to my own visual impairment, I am always looking for new, fun ways to accommodate people with all different abilities.
Sunday February 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Active Games Room - Catalina 3
  Active Games

1:00pm PST

Consoles Close for Smash Ultimate Tournament
Sunday February 23, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
Check in for Tournament Begins.
Sunday February 23, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Video Games Room - Catalina 1
  Video Games

2:00pm PST

Raffle Drawing!
Sunday February 23, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Foyer
No need to rush to the Foyer - we will draw winners without fanfare at 2pm and you can visit the table at your leisure to see if you’ve won. Unclaimed prizes will be re-drawn at 5pm.
Thanks to our sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors for our fabulous raffle prizes!

Tickets available at the Merch Table
1 for $1 / 6 for $5 / 12 for $10 / 25 for $20
Sunday February 23, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Foyer
  Special Event

2:00pm PST

LAST CALL FOR BOARD GAMES
Sunday February 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
We will be checking out the LAST board game at 2pm, so if you want to play JUST ONE MORE GAME, please visit the Board Game Library before 2pm!

Our Board Game Library will close at 3pm on Sunday, so please have ALL games back to us by 3pm! Our dear games will be sleepy after such a long weekend, and we need to tuck them into their totes for the rest of year!
Sunday February 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PST
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor
  Board Games

3:45pm PST

Good Bye and Thank you!
Sunday February 23, 2025 3:45pm - 4:00pm PST
San Clemente 2
GameSchoolCon 2024 is a rap!
Thank you all so much for participating in this labor of love for your GameSchoolCon Maven and our lovely Core Volunteer Team!
This experience was so Wonderful, we should do this again next year!
So please stay tuned for GameSchoolCon 2025 dates! Same Great Hotel, Same great community!
Sunday February 23, 2025 3:45pm - 4:00pm PST
San Clemente 2
  Special Event
 
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