Newberg Game Con

Newberg's first game con was a great success! Join us Sept 28-29, 2024, for our next event!

Welcome to Newberg Game Con, the town's first board game convention!

We are sold out for Saturday!

We look forward to bringing together board game beginners, enthusiasts, and developers for a fun and exciting weekend of gaming and socializing. Our event is kid friendly!

To attend the Newberg Game Con, all you need to do is register online. By registering, you will secure your spot at the convention and receive a badge to access the convention hall, as well as exclusive perks at local businesses.

Game Play

Bring your own or borrow one of the games we have available to use at the convention! Schedule a game or join a pickup game at the convention. Lots of options!

After registering for the convention, join the Discord server where you'll gain access to our ad hoc scheduling spreadsheet (which includes the games below).

Dedicated tables/spaces will also be available to play the following games, many of which we are prepared to teach to first-timers (stay tuned as this list is expanding):

• 18Chesapeake
• Blood on the Clocktower
• Casting Shadows
• Clash for Eternia (MoTU)
• Death Roads All-Stars
• Distilled
• Dungeons and Dragons
• Evacuation
• The Gallerist
• Heavy Hitters
• High Frontier 4
• Inventions: Evolution of Ideas
• Iron Dragon
• Kanban EV
• Lords of Waterdeep
• Love Letter
• Monster of the Week
• Monumental Consequence
• Root: The Role Playing Game
• Savage Worlds
• Scythe
• Shadowdark
• Terraforming Mars (with expansions!)
• Weather Machine
• Wonderland's War

Buy Games . . .

Expansions Games is our official convention game vendor!

And Other Stuff.

• Comic book sales by Justin Walter (note requests on dedicated Discord channel)
• Tired Tom will have dice trays and DnD-themed wood products.

Learn and Playtest New Games

• Sapient Ape Games, who will be demonstrating their game-in-development, Speedcicleta
• TNT Games will be hosting gameplay for She Loves Me (Not), which just funded on Kickstarter
• Wall Street (play test)
• Junkyard Juggernauts (play test)
• Snow Day Games is playtesting "The Chronicles of Ter," a multi-path, narrative driven, tactical RPG.
• Knight Owl Games is demoing their Kickstarter game Shards of Alchemy; they will also exhibit Zencho, a unique old-world style game, and Lodestar, a sci-fi RPG with preset one-off scenarios and pre-made characters.

Win a Game!

All Saturday registrants are automatically entered to win a game package consisting of (slightly used) Settlers of Catan, Seafarers of Catan, Fishermen of Catan, and Catan Event Cards

And all Sunday registrants are automatically entered to win Botanik!

Discounts

Show your badge at the local vendors during the convention days.

• Lyrics Cafe: one free drip coffee OR a 12 oz espresso drink for $2, with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich/breakfast burrito/lunch sandwich or salad.
  • Lyrics is also offering reserved space in their Fireside Room for meals and short game play.
• Chapters Books and Coffee (regular home of Expansions Games): 20% off a drink
• Abby's Pizza: 20% percent off -- call ahead or order online to save some time!
• JEM 100: 10% discount during the convention
• Momiji Sushi Bar & Teriyaki: 20% off except combos.
• Stumptown Taps: $1 off beverages
• Cameo Theater: one adult admission for the price of a child's admission, 7:00 showing only.

Stay tuned for additional local food vendors with discounts for convention attendees.

Communication and Social Media

• Newberg Game Con event on Facebook
• Communicate on Discord!
• Instagram: @newberg_eurogames

Registration Information

Registration will open on March 1 and close on April 19 (but space is limited!). The registration fee is $5 per day for both attendees and vendors/exhibitors. There are a limited number of free spots for George Fox University students; please contact Phyllis Hartle, hartlep@georgefox.edu, for a discount code.

We have very limited space available, so don't wait too long to register!

By registering, you agree to adhere to the Newberg Game Con Code of Conduct.

Newberg Game Con Code of Conduct

We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all attendees, vendors, and staff. We ask that everyone who participates in the convention abide by the following code of conduct:

• Respect others. Treat everyone with kindness, patience, and respect. Refrain from making any derogatory or offensive comments or engaging in any discriminatory behavior or harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Be mindful of your behavior. Remember that your actions can affect others. Please avoid any disruptive behavior that could interfere with other attendees' enjoyment of the event. This includes excessive noise, aggressive behavior, or public intoxication.

• Follow event rules and regulations. Follow all guidelines and policies set forth by the event organizers. Failure to comply with these rules may result in removal from the event.

• Report any incidents. If you experience or witness any behavior that violates this code of conduct, please report it immediately to a staff member or security personnel.

• As guests on the campus of George Fox University, you agree to adhere to all campus policies as they relate to campus guests.

• By attending Newberg Game Con, you agree to abide by this code of conduct. We reserve the right to take appropriate action, including expulsion from the event without refund, if any individual violates this code of conduct.

Thank you for helping us create a positive and safe experience for everyone at Newberg Game Con.

About

Newberg Game Con is organized by the Hobby Games of Newberg with support from the George Fox University Library and George Fox University Department of History and Politics.