CouncilCon25
Schedule
Friday Sept 5th Session (1a, 1b) 2pm to 6pm Session (2a, 2b) 7pm to 11pm
Saturday Sept 6th Session (3a, 3b) 9am to 1pm, Session (4a, 4b) 2pm to 6pm, Session (5a, 5b) 7pm to 11pm
Sunday Sept 7th Session (6a, 6b) 9am-1pm, Auction 2pm-3pm, Open gaming in GE Theater (any game type, not scheduled on TableTop.Events) 3:30pm to 7pm (open gaming)
PLEASE NOTE: For Boardgames ONLY you will be able to schedule the event start in the session 'a' slot or 'b'. The 'a' slot starts at the time shown above and the 'b' slot starts 2hrs after that. This is so we can allow TWO board games in each 4hr session.
Badge sales are now OPEN
Submissions are now OPEN and will close on 25th July.
You can now submit a KIDS ONLY game! Use the <submit event> green button to the right and select KIDS ONLY in the event type.
We expect event registration to open on 8th August
Discount
To get a $5 discount use discount code Y174-3VW6-D9WI-DCHY until 11pm EST on August 31st 2025
Merchandise sale
You may find our webstore with many CouncilCon logo products here --> Discover Our Exclusive Range at SWA CouncilCon25 merch
Annual Game Auction
The annual game auction will take place on Sunday 7th Sept. in the Basement at 2pm. Got something to sell? Please check out details on our website here --> https://www.swa-gaming.org/Council.php
Tournaments
This year we are pleased to partner with Northern Wardens (https://www.facebook.com/northernwardens) to bring a two day, 32 person Warhammer 40k tournament to the Con. You must have a Full Weekend badge to participate as this event runs all day Saturday and Sunday
In addition we will have a Vampire:The Eternal Struggle CCG tournament on each day of the Con with up to 30 players thanks to Chris Malec. If you plan to attend more than one day we recommend a Full Weekend badge as the most cost effective.
Hotel Info
Courtyard by Marriott at Mohawk Harbor 240 Harborside Drive Schenectady NY, 12305 Reservations: (518) 579-6620
The Landing Hotel at Rivers Casino & Resort 21 Rush Street Schenectady NY, 12305 Reservations: (518) 579-8840
Doubletree by Hilton: Schenectady 100 Nott Terrace Schenectady, NY 12308 (518) 393-4141
Homewood Suites by Hilton 2A Freemans Bridge Road Schenectady NY, 12305 Reservations: (518) 579-6727
The Hampton InnHampton Inn view from State Street 450 State Street Schenectady NY, 12305 Reservations: (518) 377-4500
Days Inn Schenectady Days Inn view from Nott Terrace 167 Nott Terrace Schenectady, NY 12308 Reservations:(518) 370-3297
Our Sponsors
Chaosium Inc. (www.chaosium.com) who are celebrating their 50th anniversary this year!
Contacts
Andy Cowley ( Council Planning Czar ) Email Address: andycowley@live.com
Karen Seiz ( RPGs Czar ) Email Address: rpg@swa-gaming.org
Susan Seiz ( Board Games Czar ) Email Address: boardgames@swa-gaming.org
Roland Paperman ( Miniatures Czar ) Email Address: minis@swa-gaming.org
Registration
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Exhibitor / Sponsorship Applications
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Location
Schenectady, New York
Venue
Proctors Theatre
432 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
(518) 346-6204
The Schenectady Wargamers Association
is pleased to announce that we are now accepting events for the CouncilCon2025 table top gaming convention, our annual three-day gaming convention. GM’s who submit at least 8hrs of games (for example, two 4hr slots) by July 25th, will get a free badge to the entire convention.
The 2025 CouncilCon2024 is being held Friday, September 5, through Sunday, September 7, at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, New York. We look forward to seeing you at CouncilCon this year!”
Parking is located at 407 hamilton st schenactady NY 12305 across the street from proctors.
Code of Conduct
We expect Council Gaming Con attendees to treat others and be treated themselves with dignity and respect.
Unacceptable behavior by attendees includes – but is not limited to
– obscene language, racial or other slurs, physical threats, and acts of violence. Anyone who sees or hears an attendee engaged in unacceptable behavior should notify Council Gaming Con staff, who will address the situation as we deem appropriate. This may include asking the person to leave (with or without a refund) or even referring the matter to the proper authorities.
