Are you ready Smith County? For the first ever of it’s kind within our county lines – drum roll- Upper Cumberland Game Con! What is this, you may ask? UCGC is a unique gathering space for gamers of all kinds. You like, RPGs? Awesome, they’ve got tons for you! Are you a board gamer? Sweet, there’s plenty for you, too! Everything from Trading Card Games (TCG) to Live-action Role Playing (LARP,) there’s something for just about everyone. Let’s dig in to find out more about the who, what, when, where, and why of it all.
Who? Local game store owner, Stephanie Winfree, of The Rogue and Raven has spearheaded the entirety of Upper Cumberland Game Con. She started with an idea, found a space, brought in vendors, and now it’s up to you all to bring in the crowds.
What is going to be at this con, you’re wondering? Laughs in gamer It’s going to be a fun-filled and action-packed day. For those of you who love TCGs or are interested in learning they will have Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon tournaments. Or maybe you are looking for a more immersive experience? Find yourself at a table for Warhammer, a D&D homebrew one shot, Dungeon Crawl Classics, or Call of Cthulhu. If you’re new to D&D or needing a refresher, there will also be a character building session!
So, let’s say RPGs don’t quite fit your fancy and you need to be all-in, talk the talk and walk the walk, possibly even wear the wares? They’ve got you covered with an entire LARP area! The LARP arena will open at 10am for training following with actual battle rounds starting at 4pm and lasting through the duration of the con.
If you’re looking for a more laid back experience, there will be tables for casual play, a plethora of board games to play hosted by Music City Geeks, face painting and temporary tattoos by a local artist and, we can’t forget to mention the food trucks and many splendored vendors. These vendors are showing up and showing out with all kinds of goodies from K-Pop, accessories and trinkets, games, collectibles, books and more!
When and where will this fascinating event be taking place? Mark your calendars for November 19th, 2022, starting at 10am (9:30 for VIP attendees) lasting through midnight at the Smith County Ag Center. For more detailed information, tickets, and to pre-register for events, go to TheRogueAndRaven.com/GameCon.
Bring the whole family, there will be yard games for the kiddos! Dive into a new hobby or pick up an old one. Find gifts for the upcoming holidays. Treat yourself! There’s a whole new world to experience at Upper Cumberland Game Con. (written by Jess Knowles)
