GAMING
If you’re a fan of games – board, card, video, and otherwise! – then you’ll want to make sure you don’t miss out on gaming in Ballroom C and the River Overlook area! There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking to learn a new board game or dominate in some competitive video gaming. The entire weekend is jam-packed with events, so click on the links below to learn more!
For tournament and demo times, please check the gaming schedule in the ballroom or in River Overlook CD. To sign up for a game tournament, visit the video gaming room to add your name to the list!
GAMING DEPARTMENT HOURS:
Friday 12:00pm-12:00am
Saturday 10:00am-12:00am
Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
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Have a question or a suggestion for something you’d like to see in future years? Email us at gaming@grcomiccon.com!
Board Game Library
From quick and simple all the way to thought provoking strategy, our game library has something for everyone! Sample a huge variety of board and card games and make some new friends. Board games are free to rent – we just require a photo ID as collateral while you play. We’ll happily teach most any game in the library, but you can also check our scheduling board for what demos are being presented throughout the weekend. Come and play with us!
Electronic Gaming
Whether you’re looking for something new or retro, we’ve got you covered!
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Grand Finals Entertainment is up in River Overlook with tournaments, livestreams, and retro game systems, while Psychic Drive and Nexus Gaming Alliance are down in the ballroom with rhythm games and newer systems ready for play.
Come ye adventurers, new and old! Talented Game Masters will be available throughout the weekend to run quick demonstrations from all different kinds of systems for the curious, and short adventures for those who’d like to be a little more immersed. All ages are welcome (kids 14 and under must please be accompanied by an adult).
Check the schedule at the gaming library for more information and to sign up for your session!
Escape Rooms
Join us for a pop-up escape room from Experimental Gamer!
They have something truly special this year with multi-room experiences and a continuing storyline for you to explore.
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Check out what else is going on in gaming!
Escape Rooms in a Box
Want to challenge yourself and a group of friends? We have the entire collection of Unlock! games available in our library this year! These escape rooms in a box require a free app that you can download on your phone or tablet to play and are a great way to pass an hour with some family or friends.
Game Demos
We are happy to teach you any game that we have in our library, but we also have several featured games that we will schedule for demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Check on the whiteboard in the gaming section for demo times!
Play to Win Game Demos
Sponsored by Keymaster Games, come check one of their games out of our library or join us for a demonstration for a chance to enter into a drawing to take the game home with you! For more details, ask the game library staff!
Check on the whiteboard in the gaming section for demo times!
Giant Board Games
Just like regular board games - but BIGGER! Try your hand against a friend (or foe, we won’t judge) in giant chess or watch your hopes and dreams come crashing down with giant jenga. You thought normal-sized UNO was heated? Give the extra large version a go!
Video Game Tournaments
Game tournaments will be held in the Ballroom and in River Overlook C&D! Grand Finals Entertainment will be livestreaming throughout the weekend, so be sure to pop in for your moment in the spotlight!
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE COMING SOON.
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All tournaments have a roll call to assure attendance. Please make sure to check in 5 minutes before the start of any event. If you show up late, you could lose your spot in the tournament. Don’t let that happen to you!
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All tournament rules can be found at our website: www.NGAgamers.com
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Have a question? Need help? Do not be afraid to ask Nexus Gaming Alliance staff members that will be on site. Just look for the branded NGA shirts.