Board game hobbyist group Springfield Gamers is running its second annual gaming showcase tomorrow at Goodna State School.
SpringCon is an event suitable for anyone – families, friends, or solo (children must have adult supervision) – and will take place this Saturday, October 7, from 9am to 5pm at the Main Hall at Goodna State School.
Entry on the day requires a gold-coin donation. Board games or roleplaying cost $5 for the day and tabletop wargaming tournaments entry is $15. (Tickets are available on Eventbrite).
All donations go to Goodna Street Life, a local homelessness charity.
Food trucks will also be present on the day for lunch, drinks, and snacks.
Springfield Gamers club president Neal Barton said they hope to provide an opportunity for everyone to engage with games.
“The event shines a spotlight on tabletop games, specifically roleplaying [such as Dungeons & Dragons], wargaming, and board games.
“Tabletop games bring people together to start conversation and friendships, exactly what we Springfield Gamers strive for.”
Attendees should bring a shopping bag of non-perishable items to be donated to the charity – who will also be in attendance.
Young and old
Springfield Gamers has been running for almost 5 years, and is based at both YMCAs in Springfield.
The group meets fortnightly at Springfield Central YMCA (‘The Y’) from 6pm to 10pm, and monthly for wargaming and roleplaying at Springfield Lakes YMCA, from 10:30am to 5:30pm.
Despite their long and successful history, board games are only rising in popularity.
“There’s nothing wrong with Risk, Scrabble, or Monopoly… They are classics,” Neal said.
“But board games have exploded in popularity over the last 10 years with gaming clubs popping up in many towns and cities.
“We love how a diverse group of people can be brought together to challenge each other – it could be bluffing, building, strategizing, or just pure luck.”
Springfield Gamers has a club library of board games – thanks to Ipswich City Council – which club members can borrow from.
For more club information, visit springfieldgamersq.wixsite.com/springfieldgamers or email springfieldgamersqld@gmail.com.
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