GameSchoolCon Spring 2023

5:00pm PDT

Board Game Library/Board Game Room Open

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 April 13, 2023 5:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

5:00pm PDT

Double Exposure/Envoy Free Play-to-Win Program

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 -

The Plan
Bug Off!
Coralia

Thames & Kosmos -

Ubongo 3D
Andor: The Family Fantasy Game
Karak

Indie Game Studios -

Coup
Crossed Words

Bezier -

Silver Bullet
Cabo Deluxe

Smirk & Dagger Games -

The Deadlies
The Spill

Grandpa Beck's Games -

Skull King
Cover Your Kingdom
Reign of Dragoness

Devir Games -

Savernake Forest
Walkie Talkie
Magic Labyrinth
Mille Fiori

Genius Games -

Ecosystem: Coral Reef

Adam's Apple Games -

Truck Off Roll & Write

Left Justified Studio -

Flapjacks and Sasquatches

Wattsalpoag Games -

Echidna Shuffle
Buccaneer Bones
A Fistful of Penguins

Breaking Games -

Luck
Something Wicked

Weird Giraffe Games -

Wicked and Wise

The Op - usaopoly -

Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances
Marvel Dice Throne: 4 Hero Box

Brexwerx Games -

Holotype

Inside Up Games -

Gorus Maximus

Arcane Wonders -

Hello Neighbor: The Secret Neighbor Party Game
Onitama
Picture Perfect

AMIGO Games -

Magic Mountain
CLACK Thwack
X-Code

Fireside Games -

Stringamajig
My First Castle Panic

Thursday April 13, 2023 5:00pm - Sunday April 16, 2023 3:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

6:00pm PDT

Laptop/Console Games Open

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

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 April 13, 2023 6:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

6:00pm PDT

I've Always Wanted to Learn How to Play That Game!

Have you always wanted to learn THAT ONE GAME? Now is your chance!

Thursday April 13, 2023 6:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

6:30pm PDT

Nerf Info Booth/Shop 'n' Swap/Donation Station

THIS IS AN INFO SESSION ONLY!
Safety is a key factor in everyone having a great time at NERF! This meet and greet session will provide a laid back environment for Nerfers and their parents to familiarize themselves with GameschoolCon’s Nerf Battle Code of Conduct. Get all your Nerf questions answered. Mark your gear for easy identification. Bring Blasters and other nerfing equipment to trade or sell. Bring some $’s and pick up some new gear. OR, donate your unwanted (working) blasters for the upcoming battles!

RPG GM

Addie Gonzales

Active Games Coordinator

Thursday April 13, 2023 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3

6:30pm PDT

Making Shields and Chest Armor Out of Cardboard!

Come make shields and chest armor! Have fun making some armor for your RPG character (or nerf protection). Bring supplies or we have cardboard and duct tape available. Templates are provided or you can use your imagination and make your own.
-Natasha (instructor) has 5 years of experience making cosplay armor out of foam and cardboard and anything else that is laying around.

Thursday April 13, 2023 6:30pm - 8:00pm PDT
Catalina Foyer

7:00pm PDT

Party Games

Tonight we'll put out a selection of great games for groups to keep the party going into the evening!

Thursday April 13, 2023 7:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

8:00pm PDT

LASER TAG (All Ages)

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.

RPG GM

Addie Gonzales

Active Games Coordinator

Thursday April 13, 2023 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3

9:00am PDT

Mario Kart Tournament Sign-Ups

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+

Friday April 14, 2023 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

9:30am PDT

Registration Desk Open

Friday April 14, 2023 9:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Foyer

10:00am PDT

Martial Arts with April Hawley

Come to a very fun and exciting active games session. We’ll be moving around playing some classic games such as dodgeball (with super soft, small sized balls) and cool versions of tag plus some new ones that you might not know about. This class is good for all kids and parents who are kids at heart. Get you brain and body ready for a day of gaming with this popular class. Taught by April Hawley from American Tiger Martial Arts & Fitness who is a graduated homeschool mom.

Speakers

April Hawley

American Tiger Martial Arts

April Hawley is the master of fun and games. This is a skill that she uses liberally as the owner of American Tiger Martial Arts & Fitness where many homeschooled students have trained and earned their Black Belt. American Tiger is on many Charter School vendor lists and offers early... Read More →

Friday April 14, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
San Clemente 1

10:00am PDT

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

Friday April 14, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

Consoles Closed for Tournament-Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 12 and under

Double Elimination Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament - Nintendo Switch for 12 and under

Speakers

Alex Cook

Friday April 14, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

10:00am PDT

Board Game Room and Library Open

Friday April 14, 2023 10:00am - 9:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

Double Exposure/Envoy Free Play-to-Win Program

R&R Games -

The Plan
Bug Off!
Coralia

Thames & Kosmos -

Ubongo 3D
Andor: The Family Fantasy Game
Karak

Indie Game Studios -

Coup
Crossed Words

Bezier -

Silver Bullet
Cabo Deluxe

Smirk & Dagger Games -

The Deadlies
The Spill

Grandpa Beck's Games -

Skull King
Cover Your Kingdom
Reign of Dragoness

Devir Games -

Savernake Forest
Walkie Talkie
Magic Labyrinth
Mille Fiori

Genius Games -

Ecosystem: Coral Reef

Adam's Apple Games -

Truck Off Roll & Write

Left Justified Studio -

Flapjacks and Sasquatches

Wattsalpoag Games -

Echidna Shuffle
Buccaneer Bones
A Fistful of Penguins

Breaking Games -

Luck
Something Wicked

Weird Giraffe Games -

Wicked and Wise

The Op - usaopoly -

Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances
Marvel Dice Throne: 4 Hero Box

Brexwerx Games -

Holotype

Inside Up Games -

Gorus Maximus

Arcane Wonders -

Hello Neighbor: The Secret Neighbor Party Game
Onitama
Picture Perfect

AMIGO Games -

Magic Mountain
CLACK Thwack
X-Code

Fireside Games -

Stringamajig
My First Castle Panic

Friday April 14, 2023 10:00am - 11:45pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

BYO Laptop Games

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 April 14, 2023 10:00am - 11:45pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

11:00am PDT

Panel: GameSchooling 101

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 Meg Grooms-Gangloff.

Speakers

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 →

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

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 →

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).

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 →

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 →

Friday April 14, 2023 11:00am - 12:15pm PDT
San Clemente 2

11:00am PDT

NERF GAMES OPENER (all ages)

You won’t want to miss GameschoolCon 2023’s NERF OPENING SESSION! Get NERF battle certified for GameschoolCon at this event. We’ll have our Battle Code of Conduct review, Safety Checks and Waiver checks before commencing with the GAMESCHOOLCON 2023 OPENING BATTLE!

RPG GM

Addie Gonzales

Active Games Coordinator

Friday April 14, 2023 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3

11:00am PDT

RPG: Enter Candyland

Enter Candyland
Having been summoned to attend the Candyland Ball this Saturday you and several others must traverse the wilds of the Peppermint Forest, cross the Cherrypit Falls, skirt the Molasses Swamp, and hope to make it to Candy Castle in one piece.
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!

RPG GM

Alexandrite Dawn (Alexx)

Friday April 14, 2023 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
San Clemente 1

12:00pm PDT

Play Everdell with Andrea

Friday April 14, 2023 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

12:30pm PDT

SSUMs and More Gathering (Secret Society of Unschooling Moms)

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.

Speakers

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

Friday April 14, 2023 12:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
San Clemente 2

1:00pm PDT

Learn to Play Root with Logan McLendon

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 April 14, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

1:00pm PDT

Consoles Closed for Tournament-Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament 13+

Double Elimination Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament - Nintendo Switch for 13+

Speakers

Alex Cook

Friday April 14, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

1:00pm PDT

Pique Games: Regency Demo

Regency
Regency is an interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game for 2-6 players ages 10+. Players take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers and compete to assemble a diversified citizenry consisting of six different castes, including nobles, religious, military, merchants, commoners, and brigands, with each citizen-type opening up new options of play.

Friday April 14, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

2:00pm PDT

Play Wingspan with Sasha

Friday April 14, 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

2:00pm PDT

RPG: The Hunt! A Pendragon Game of Arthurian Knights

The newest knights of the realm must train to be their best! Lancing, racing, jousting will be the order of the day—until word reaches the castle of a fearsome beast roaming the countryside! Can your brave knight earn glory by vanquishing this deadly beast?
6 players max, Age not a factor but players should be able to read and do basic math Easy-moderate difficulty, PCs will be pregenerated

RPG GM

Lily Mansfield

Gameschooling mom

Friday April 14, 2023 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
San Clemente 1

2:30pm PDT

Panel: Adaptations

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.

Moderated by Alexx Souter

Speakers

Clint Bush

Owner, ViBuGo

Clint is the co-founder and owner of ViBuGo games (https://vibugo.com/) - a family oriented tabletop game publisher that designed and self-published their first game Stack the Scoops in 2020 while traveling and worldschooling full-time. As a former graphic designer turned web developer, Clint designs and develops ViBuGo's game ideas as well as playtest... Read More →

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

Meg Grooms

Gameschool Academy

Brian Mansfield

Gameschooling Dad

RPG GM

Alexx Souter

Special Events Coordinator

Friday April 14, 2023 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
San Clemente 2

3:00pm PDT

Console Games Open

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 April 14, 2023 3:00pm - 11:45pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

3:30pm PDT

NERF BATTLE ROYALE (Teens and Tweens Recommended)

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???

RPG GM

Addie Gonzales

Active Games Coordinator

Friday April 14, 2023 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3

4:00pm PDT

Pique Games: Burn the Witch Demo

Burn the Witch
Set in 16th century Europe, Burn the Witch is a game of social deduction where 5-15 players are divided into two rival factions. Players must employ cunning, persuasion, and deception as they seek to outwit their rivals, and emerge unsinged. This unreleased game is coming to Kickstarter later this year.

Friday April 14, 2023 4:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

4:30pm PDT

Panel: Representation, Diversity, and Inclusion in Gaming

This panel will discuss diversity, representation, and inclusion in the gaming industry, in gaming spaces and events, and in game design. Learn about the current challenges to diversity and representation in gaming, and what you can do to foster inclusion for all in the gaming world.

Moderated by Erika Davis-Pitre

Speakers

Anthony "RadxRoach" Tinoco

Stream Coordinator Broadcast Production, Game Crossing LLC

Anthony Tinoco, or "RadxRoach," is a 22-year-old multi-talented creative based in Southern California. With almost 6 and a half years of experience in the industry,Anthony has been honing his broadcasting and artistic skills, developing a reputation for outstanding visual work.

Astrid Vinje

Owner, ViBuGo

Astrid is the co-founder and owner of ViBuGo games (https://vibugo.com/) - a family oriented tabletop game publisher that designed and self-published their first game Stack the Scoops in 2020 while traveling and worldschooling full-time. Astrid manages the day-to-day operations of ViBuGo, as well as ViBuGo's online and social media presence. You'll often... Read More →

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 →

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

Alexx Souter

Special Events Coordinator

Friday April 14, 2023 4:30pm - 5:45pm PDT
San Clemente 2

5:00pm PDT

Discuss and Play - Exciting Games (that use math) with Anne Haney

Friday April 14, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

5:00pm PDT

RPG: The Waltzing Dead (D&D 5e)

The world renowned music and dance star, Killer Moves, has requested bodyguards at his latest show. But when the other staff start acting strange the party will have to investigate behind the scenes to discover the truth behind the show.
6 players max, 13+, moderate difficulty, regenerated PCs provided

RPG GM

Lexy

Friday April 14, 2023 5:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
San Clemente 1

5:00pm PDT

Homegrown Artists' Alley and Used Game Sale

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 April 14, 2023 5:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Foyer

Physics Construction & Engineering Games

5:30pm PDT

Kinetic and Building Games!

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

Friday April 14, 2023 5:30pm - 10:00pm PDT
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3

6:00pm PDT

Homeschool Gameschool Happy Hour!

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

Meg Grooms

Gameschool Academy

Friday April 14, 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Hotel Bar - Downstairs

7:00pm PDT

Taco, Cat, Goat Cheese, Pizza with Andrea

Friday April 14, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

7:00pm PDT

Party Games

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!

Friday April 14, 2023 7:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

8:00pm PDT

BANANAGRAMS TIME!

May the best bananagrammer win!

Friday April 14, 2023 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

8:00pm PDT

HIGH POWERED SECRET SESSION (13+ ONLY) Hosted by Lilly Cunningham-Scott and Synetra Nunsuch

Mums the word on this “secret” session (shhhhhhhh)! Bring your modded blasters to use in this high powered session for our 13+ crowd. This high FPS game is not appropriate for Younger Nerfers.

RPG GM

Addie Gonzales

Active Games Coordinator

Friday April 14, 2023 8:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3

8:00pm PDT

RPG: Kids on Bikes!

Kids on Bikes!

Welcome to Pleasant Grove, Colorado, a former mining town that has seen better days. It's 1985. Ronald Reagan is president, Madonna rules the airwaves and MTV, and your small town seems to have more than its fair share of weird happenings. Will you and your intrepid friends investigate the serpent cult rumored to meet in the woods under a new moon? Do you dare to enter the shuttered asylum that everyone says is haunted by the patients and staff who were murdered there? Perhaps the strange lights that have begun to appear over the junkyard have caught your attention.

Kids on Bikes puts you in a Stranger Things-like small town where the paranormal is normal. You will play as average high school kids in a time where home computers were a futuristic fantasy and anyone who dared to be different often attracted the school bully. So grab your backpack and your bike and meet your friends at Freedom Park. Who knows what adventures, hijinks, and frights await!

5 plays max, ages 13+, PCs will be created in game

RPG GM

Edward Stafford

Gamerunner

Edward Stafford likes to give discarded items new lives as something fantastic and otherworldy. He looks at printer ink cartridges and bubble gum containers and sees spaceships. Give him an old squirt gun and contact lens containers and he'll turn it into a Flash Gordon laser pistol... Read More →

Friday April 14, 2023 8:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
San Clemente 1

8:00pm PDT

RPG: Ten Candles

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!
This game is for ages 13+ and up and has room for six players.

RPG GM

Brian Mansfield

Gameschooling Dad

Friday April 14, 2023 8:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
San Clemente 2

9:00pm PDT

Teen Improv!

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

Speakers

Jayn Holly Coburn

Friday April 14, 2023 9:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
RPG Room - Avalon 2

9:00pm PDT

Werewolf!!!

Friday April 14, 2023 9:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

9:30am PDT

Registration Desk Open

Saturday April 15, 2023 9:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Foyer

10:00am PDT

Panel: Gaming SHTEAM

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

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 →

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

Meg Grooms

Gameschool Academy

Christine Yablonski

Board Member, The Story School

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
San Clemente 2

10:00am PDT

NERF FAMILY FEUD (parents and littles welcome)

Are you ready for an all out FAMILY FEUD? Sibling Rivalries! Parent child disputes? The Hatfields and McCoys never battled like this! Join this family friendly round of free for all NERF. All experience levels and ages are welcome.

RPG GM

Addie Gonzales

Active Games Coordinator

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Active Games - Catalina 2

10:00am PDT

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

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

BYO Laptop Games

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

Alex Cook

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

10:00am PDT

Learn to Play Archduke with Logan McClendon

Archduke is a fast-paced card game of strategy, memory, luck, and a little bit of sabotage! Easy to learn and fun to play. Good replayability and small enough to travel with. Suggested age 8+.

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

Car to Cat Games: The Traveling Cat and Catpitals Demos

CARTOCAT, THE TRAVELING CAT GAME is a puzzle board game to learn country locations of the world for 2-4 players (and up to 8 if playing in teams), ages 13 and up. The game includes 108 square tiles and a round tile of Ricky, The Cat, who helps you be the first to place all your tiles and win the game.

CATPITALS is a memory card game to learn capitals of the world for 3-5 players, ages 8 and up. The game includes 60 cards, featuring 106 countries and 6 cats that help you collect the most cards and win the game.

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

Exhibit Hall Open

Bring home the FUN! Make sure you support our fabulous Exhibitors on Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-3pm!

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Active Games Room/Exhibit Hall - Catalina 3

10:00am PDT

Board Game Room and Library Open

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 9:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

Double Exposure/Envoy Free Play-to-Win Program

R&R Games -

The Plan
Bug Off!
Coralia

Thames & Kosmos -

Ubongo 3D
Andor: The Family Fantasy Game
Karak

Indie Game Studios -

Coup
Crossed Words

Bezier -

Silver Bullet
Cabo Deluxe

Smirk & Dagger Games -

The Deadlies
The Spill

Grandpa Beck's Games -

Skull King
Cover Your Kingdom
Reign of Dragoness

Devir Games -

Savernake Forest
Walkie Talkie
Magic Labyrinth
Mille Fiori

Genius Games -

Ecosystem: Coral Reef

Adam's Apple Games -

Truck Off Roll & Write

Left Justified Studio -

Flapjacks and Sasquatches

Wattsalpoag Games -

Echidna Shuffle
Buccaneer Bones
A Fistful of Penguins

Breaking Games -

Luck
Something Wicked

Weird Giraffe Games -

Wicked and Wise

The Op - usaopoly -

Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances
Marvel Dice Throne: 4 Hero Box

Brexwerx Games -

Holotype

Inside Up Games -

Gorus Maximus

Arcane Wonders -

Hello Neighbor: The Secret Neighbor Party Game
Onitama
Picture Perfect

AMIGO Games -

Magic Mountain
CLACK Thwack
X-Code

Fireside Games -

Stringamajig
My First Castle Panic

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 11:45pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

Physics Construction & Engineering Games

10:00am PDT

Kinetic and Building Games!

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

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 11:45pm PDT
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3

10:00am PDT

Console Games Open

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

Alex Cook

Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00am - 11:45pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

11:00am PDT

*CANCELED* RPG: Escape from Lankhmar! (DCCRPG) *CANCELED*

*This RPG IS CANCELED*

RPG GM

Mungeon(Sam)

Saturday April 15, 2023 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
San Clemente 1

11:30am PDT

Last Call for Smash Ult Singles 12 & Under Tournament Sign-Ups

Double Elimination Smash Ultimate Singles 12 & Under Tournament - Nintendo Switch

Saturday April 15, 2023 11:30am - 11:45am PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

11:30am PDT

Consoles Close for Tournament

Check in for Tournament Begins.

Saturday April 15, 2023 11:30am - 6:30pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

12:00pm PDT

Smash Ultimate Singles 12 & Under Tournament Begins

Double Elimination Smash Ultimate Singles 12 & Under Tournament - Nintendo Switch

Saturday April 15, 2023 12:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

1:00pm PDT

Panel: Young Adult Panel - Learn About GameSchooling From the Experts

Featuring some amazing former gameschoolers!

Experienced board gamers, video gamers, and RPG players will share their gameschooling experiences. Panel members will discuss how gaming has impacted their academic and social development, share what excites them about their favorite games, and answer questions from the audience.

Moderated by Erika Davis-Pitre

Moderators

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

Speakers

Anthony "RadxRoach" Tinoco

Stream Coordinator Broadcast Production, Game Crossing LLC

Shaun Biegler

Creative Volunteer, The Story School

Jayn Holly Coburn

Alex Cook

Kimi Miyamoto

Kimi Miyamoto is a creative mind that graduated with the freedom of unschooling. She started unschooling in her first year of highschool and found a love for tabletop gaming, consuming knowledge, storytelling, and trying every art she can get her hands on. All through highschool she... Read More →

Dylan Sandoval

Hello, My Name is Dylan I’m 19 and I’m here to answer any questions you got for me :).

Saturday April 15, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
San Clemente 2

1:00pm PDT

Learn to Play Unmatched with Logan McClendon

In Battle, there are no equals. In this asymmetrical combat game, you choose between unlikely opponents who have different abilities and strengths. Choose Yenenga, Warrior Princess and her archers; Achilles and his sidekick Patroclus, Sun Wukong with his army of clones, or Bloody Mary who moves fast and strikes hard. A fast-paced game that's easy to learn and challenging to master. Suggested age of 9+.

Saturday April 15, 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

1:00pm PDT

Ninja Star Games: Reputation Game Demo

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You are the CEO of a trillion dollar company, balancing sponsoring Public and Private Sector projects. Your goal is to make money through profitable Private Sector projects while maintaining your brand image by sponsoring Public Sector projects.
At the end of the game, you will get sanctioned by the anticorporate group and be eliminated from the race for victory if you have the least reputation! Among the remaining CEOs, the CEO who made the most profit claims victory, and continues to be the elite of the elite!

Saturday April 15, 2023 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

2:00pm PDT

Play Mystic Vale with Kade

Saturday April 15, 2023 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

2:00pm PDT

RPG: The Derelicts: Sword for Hire

In 'The Derelicts: Sword for Hire', players will take on the role of mercenaries hired to defend a dungeon filled with treasure and danger. With the help of a mysterious benefactor, they must use their unique abilities and cunning to protect the dungeon from a horde of adventurous intruders. Can the players outsmart and defeat the daring adventurers, or will they succumb to the lure of the loot themselves? This D&D adventure module offers a fresh perspective on dungeon-crawling, as players take on the role of the defenders instead of the invaders. Players should have some familiarity with table-top roleplaying, but no experience is needed. For ages 10-ish and up, some level of maturity is desired.

Capacity: up to 7 players
Ages: 10+
Experience Level: Moderate - create a 5e PC or use a pregenerated character.
Sign up: GM will hang a sign up sheet on the RPG room door on Saturday morning. Spectators welcome!

RPG GM

Stephen Smirl

Saturday April 15, 2023 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
San Clemente 1

2:30pm PDT

Panel: Gaming for Social and Mental Wellness

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

Alex Cook

Shaun Biegler

Creative Volunteer, The Story School

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

Meg Grooms

Gameschool Academy

Alexx Souter

Special Events Coordinator

Saturday April 15, 2023 2:30pm - 3:45pm PDT
San Clemente 2

2:30pm PDT

NERF: CQB EDITION (Tweens and Teens Recommended) Hosted by Lilly Cunningham-Scott and Synetra Nunsuch

Join us for this Close Quarters Battle Session! Show off your skills in Storm the Castle, Defend the Fortress, TANK and other close range game modes.

Saturday April 15, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Active Games - Catalina 2

3:00pm PDT

Last Call for Smash Ult Singles 13& Up Tournament Sign-Ups

Double Elimination Smash Ultimate Singles 13 & Up Tournament - Nintendo Switch

Saturday April 15, 2023 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

3:00pm PDT

Learn to Play Root with Logan McLendon

Saturday April 15, 2023 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

4:00pm PDT

Careers In Gaming

Do you have or are you yourself a gamer who wants to make a career out of gaming? Then this session is for you! In this talk, you'll hear from Gamers who have done just that, made a career out of their love of gaming.
Bring your questions and have the answered by folks in the know!

Speakers

Dr. Vicki Meadows

Owner, Xplorstem

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

Shaun Biegler

Creative Volunteer, The Story School

Christine Yablonski

Board Member, The Story School

RPG GM

Lily Mansfield

Gameschooling mom

Saturday April 15, 2023 4:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
San Clemente 2

4:30pm PDT

Smash Ultimate Singles 13 & Up Tournament Begins

Double Elimination Smash Ultimate Singles 13 & Up Tournament - Nintendo Switch

Speakers

Alex Cook

Saturday April 15, 2023 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

5:00pm PDT

Discuss and Play - Language and Word Games with Andrea

Saturday April 15, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

5:00pm PDT

Homegrown Artists' Alley and Used Game Sale

Saturday April 15, 2023 5:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Foyer

6:00pm PDT

LASER TAG (All Ages)

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 provided.

RPG GM

Addie Gonzales

Active Games Coordinator

Saturday April 15, 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Active Games - Catalina 2

6:00pm PDT

Artist Trading Cards!

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.

Speakers

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

Saturday April 15, 2023 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

6:30pm PDT

6pm (or end of tournament) Console Games Open

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!

Saturday April 15, 2023 6:30pm - 11:45pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

7:00pm PDT

Play Prime Climb with Anne Haney

Saturday April 15, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

7:00pm PDT

Candyland Themed Family Dance Party!

Welcome to Candyland! Where everything is Sweet and Fun! This whole family dance is one of the highlights of GameSchoolCon and all are welcome!

RPG GM

Alexx Souter

Special Events Coordinator

Saturday April 15, 2023 7:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Active Games Room/Exhibit Hall - Catalina 3

9:00pm PDT

Play Really Loud Librarians with Andrea

Saturday April 15, 2023 9:00pm - 11:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

9:00am PDT

YOGA ADVENTURE (geared towards younger children, all are welcome) Hosted by Jessica Miller

Start the morning off with a Fun Yoga Adventure for young conference goers. Work on your focus, strength and flexibility in this yoga session made for kids! The session will include a guided sun salutation and will end with relaxation (savasana). All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Sunday April 16, 2023 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Active Games Room - Catalina 3

9:30am PDT

Registration Desk Open

Sunday April 16, 2023 9:30am - 3:00pm PDT
Foyer

10:00am PDT

Laser Tag

RPG GM

Addie Gonzales

Active Games Coordinator

Sunday April 16, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Active Games Room-Catalina 2 & 3

10:00am PDT

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

Sunday April 16, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

Sum Swamp and other math games for younger kids with Anne Haney

Sunday April 16, 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

Car to Cat Games: The Traveling Cat and Catpitals Demos

Sunday April 16, 2023 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

Demo: Black Wall Street

Play Black Wall Street The Board Game with the creator, De'Von Truvel! Copies will be available for purchase.

Speakers

De'Von Truvel

Play Black Wall Street The Board Game

De’Von is a proud Southern California native, the second oldest of 5, and product of the UC system. He met his Queen, Sinclair, and found his passion for Education at UC Davis. Since 2012 De’Von has worked to increase access to higher education for under-served communities... Read More →

Sunday April 16, 2023 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

Console Games Open

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

Alex Cook

Sunday April 16, 2023 10:00am - 1:30pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

10:00am PDT

Board Game Room and Library Open

Sunday April 16, 2023 10:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

10:00am PDT

Double Exposure/Envoy Free Play-to-Win Program

R&R Games -

The Plan
Bug Off!
Coralia

Thames & Kosmos -

Ubongo 3D
Andor: The Family Fantasy Game
Karak

Indie Game Studios -

Coup
Crossed Words

Bezier -

Silver Bullet
Cabo Deluxe

Smirk & Dagger Games -

The Deadlies
The Spill

Grandpa Beck's Games -

Skull King
Cover Your Kingdom
Reign of Dragoness

Devir Games -

Savernake Forest
Walkie Talkie
Magic Labyrinth
Mille Fiori

Genius Games -

Ecosystem: Coral Reef

Adam's Apple Games -

Truck Off Roll & Write

Left Justified Studio -

Flapjacks and Sasquatches

Wattsalpoag Games -

Echidna Shuffle
Buccaneer Bones
A Fistful of Penguins

Breaking Games -

Luck
Something Wicked

Weird Giraffe Games -

Wicked and Wise

The Op - usaopoly -

Disney Sorcerer's Arena: Epic Alliances
Marvel Dice Throne: 4 Hero Box

Brexwerx Games -

Holotype

Inside Up Games -

Gorus Maximus

Arcane Wonders -

Hello Neighbor: The Secret Neighbor Party Game
Onitama
Picture Perfect

AMIGO Games -

Magic Mountain
CLACK Thwack
X-Code

Fireside Games -

Stringamajig
My First Castle Panic

Sunday April 16, 2023 10:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

Physics Construction & Engineering Games

10:00am PDT

Kinetic and Building Games!

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

Sunday April 16, 2023 10:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Kinetic Games Room - Avalon 3

10:00am PDT

BYO Laptop Games

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 April 16, 2023 10:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Video Games Room - Catalina 1

11:00am PDT

Panel: Language, Literacy, and Gaming

Learning foreign languages through gaming, improving literacy through gaming, and learning the language of gaming (gaming terminology) will all be discussed in this panel.

Moderated by Erika Davis-Pitre.

Speakers

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

Christine Yablonski

Board Member, The Story School

Sunday April 16, 2023 11:00am - 12:15pm PDT
San Clemente 2

11:00am PDT

RPG: The Red Rage of Mintarn!

The Red Rage of Mintarn!

For years, the people of Mintarn have paid tribute to Hoondarrh, the great red dragon, to prevent her from destroying their city. But now, something has changed. The dragon's once-predictable behavior has become erratic and unhinged, and her attacks have grown more ferocious and destructive. The magistrate of Mintarn is desperate for a group of brave adventurers to step forward and put an end to this threat once and for all.

The challenge will be immense. The adventurers will have to journey deep into the dragon's lair, braving deadly traps, battling fierce monsters, and facing down the wrath of one of the most powerful dragons in the land. But the stakes are even higher than they realize. For Hoondarrh is not just any dragon - she is a legendary creature, said to possess immense knowledge and magical power. If the adventurers can overcome her and claim her hoard, they will become the stuff of legend themselves. But if they fail, the city of Mintarn will be destroyed, and the dragon's wrath will be felt throughout the land.

This is an adventure for level 10 characters, full of danger, intrigue, and the potential for great reward. Are you brave enough to take on the Red Rage of Mintarn?

Max 7 players, pregenerated PCs are available or players can bring their own level 10 D&D 5e characters, ages 10+

RPG GM

Stephen Smirl

Sunday April 16, 2023 11:00am - 2:00pm PDT
San Clemente 1

1:00pm PDT

Talk with Game Designers

In this panel, you will have the chance to learn all about the game design process, Kickstarting games, and game publishing from experts.

Moderated by Erika Davis-Pitre

Speakers

Clint Bush

Owner, ViBuGo

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

De'Von Truvel

Play Black Wall Street The Board Game

Sunday April 16, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm PDT
San Clemente 2

2:00pm PDT

Silent Auction and Raffle Drawing!

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.

All proceeds from Fall GameSchoolCon’s raffle will support our charity partner - The Home School Association of California.

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 April 16, 2023 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Foyer

2:00pm PDT

LAST CALL FOR BOARD GAMES

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 3pm!

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 April 16, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Board Game Room & Board Game Library - Flex Space 1st Floor

3:45pm PDT

Good Bye and Thank you!

Spring GameSchoolCon 2023 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 2024 dates! Same Great Hotel, Same great community!

Speakers

Erika Davis-Pitre

Speaker/Owner, GameSchoolCon Maven

Sunday April 16, 2023 3:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
San Clemente 2