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Past Games:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Title: Open Boardgaming<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: Boardgames<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>Blue Falcon Boardgaming- Corey Clark<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0<\/strong>Join Blue Falcon Boardgaming for demos and open play of many different board game options.<\/p>\n

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Title: Retro Videogaming<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: Videogaming\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>GenX Collections<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0<\/strong>Come enjoy an assortment video gaming options in these free play areas.<\/p>\n

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Title: Blood on the Clocktower<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: Boardgames<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>The Board Room- Kayla Jordan<\/p>\n

Description: <\/strong>Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller.<\/p>\n

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Title: The Free Cats of Loudwater<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: TTRPG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>Howard Young<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0<\/strong>The Free Cats of Loudwater encounter created by Travis Fauber The Free Cats of Loudwater need your help to rescue four children from the clutches of the Nighthoods. Pit your blade and spells against these deadly foes of the Ogre King.<\/p>\n

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Title: Learn to Play- Flesh and Blood<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: TCG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>The Board Room- Kayla Jordan<\/p>\n

Description: <\/strong>Learn to play Flesh and Blood, a trading card game of variance and skill that is often mentioned alongside Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Pokemon. Players will receive a free starter deck, learn the rules of the game, and engage in exciting skirmishes with other newcomers.<\/p>\n

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Title: Learn to Play- Magic the Gathering<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: TCG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>MTG Club<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0<\/strong>Learn to play Magic the Gathering collectible card game.<\/p>\n

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Title: Mindset Immersive<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: VR Videogames<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>Mindset Immersive<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0<\/strong>Immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality gaming with our state-of-the-art VR equipment and a wide selection of games to choose from. Whether you’re battling zombies, exploring fantasy worlds, or racing against friends, our VR gaming experiences will transport you to another dimension.<\/p>\n

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Title: Mario Kart Tournament & Open Play Games<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: Videogaming Tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>Marshall Esports Club<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0<\/strong>Join the MU Esports Club for a Mario Kart Tournament in the Drinko Library!<\/p>\n

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Title:\u00a0<\/strong>Tomb of the Ghast Queen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: TTRPG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>David Adkins<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0<\/strong>DCC Zero Level Funnel: Tomb of the Ghast Queen.\u00a0 This will be a zero-level funnel and all characters will be provided.\u00a0 Join the adventure as a party of farmers, beggars, cobblers, scribes, elves, dwarfs, and you try to restore your village to its original glory.\u00a0 Thus becoming true adventurers.<\/p>\n

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Title:\u00a0<\/strong>Magic the Gathering Vintage Cube Event<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: TCG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>MTG Club<\/p>\n

Description: <\/strong>Restricted deck Magic the Gathering event.\u00a0 See what cards can be used here\u2026 https:\/\/www.moxfield.com\/decks\/65Fi_R7Z60WGImz_AkNbIQ<\/a><\/p>\n

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Title:\u00a0<\/strong>Flesh and Blood TCG Around the Table<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: TCG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:\u00a0<\/strong>The Board Room- Kayla Jordan<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0<\/strong>Come and demo one of the newest Flesh and Blood TCG products, the social play kit, Around the Table. Go head-to-head with 3 others and use your skills of planning and cunning to be victorious. Play as The Professor and build a high tech mech suit with the brand-new Evo equipment card type, the first ever equipment to start the game in your deck! Joining the festivities is Melody, a Bard who’ll soon have the entire table singing along to her songs; Brevant, a chivalrous Guardian who’ll make sure everyone has a smashing good time; and Ira, who well, is still on her quest for blood, truth, and vengeance!\u00a0 All decks and supplies will be provided. New players welcome!<\/p>\n

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Title: Mario Kart Live Race Track<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: Video Games<\/strong><\/p>\n

Host:<\/em> <\/strong>Zane Pinson<\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> Mario Kart Live Racetrack!!\u00a0 Join Zane Pinson for an up to 4 player racing experience complete with VR power-ups and radio-controlled cars.<\/p>\n

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Title: <\/strong>Charcon Boardgame Library<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: Board Games<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> Charcon Boardgame Library\u2026 stop by their table to checkout a boardgame.\u00a0 There’s a lounge nearby and other areas of the con to sit back with some friends and enjoy trying out something new and exciting.<\/p>\n

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Title: CATV\u2019s Nights of Strife & Happy Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: Gaming<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> Local game designers and podcasters, Critically Absurd TV will be returning to HerdCon and will be running alternating games of two of their social deduction games, Nights of Strife and Happy Lake.<\/p>\n

Nights Of Strife is a social deduction game, similar to Town of Salem, set in the 1890\u2019s Europe.Nights of Strife is a story driven horror where your friend may be the very evil your town of slayers, Mystics, and Silver Legionnaires are looking for. Plays 6 to 25.<\/p>\n

Happy Lake is a social slasher, a unique take on social deduction with a special focus on communication and misdirection. Help the townies survive the night, or just save your own skin as you plant evidence to mislead investigators. With killers in your midst, do you have what it takes to catch the escaped serial killer before it\u2019s too late? Or will you be the villain, exacting your vengeance on the sleepy town of Happy Lake one stab (or two) at a time? Happy Lake is suitable for ages 13+ and is a safe space for everyone to come and have a fun time with others.<\/p>\n

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Title: Grimhaven (D&D 5e) with Joshua Callahan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: TTRPG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game Master: Joshua Callahan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> “For days you’ve heard the calls of the thing. The howls in the night, the unforeseen and uncommon storms, the lights in the skies and in the hills. Even this far from the dreaded places, who could avoid the grotesque sounds? The woeful sights? Something has been awoken in the Wildlands, but none were brave enough to traverse them to find out what. It was no one’s business in Helmsmouth what happened in the Wildlands. Nor was it the prerogative of any villages such as find their location in those same woods to send for aid. That is, until today…” Grimhaven is a D&D 5e one shot that contains themes of cosmic\/eldritch horror and is high on investigation and intrigue and balanced toward roleplay more than combat. I will have 6 pregenerated characters to choose from (preferred), or you can come with a character using any WotC official books before Tasha’s and a 27 point buy for stats. Hope to see you at the table!<\/p>\n

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Title: Barrowmaze (D&D 5E) with Travis Fauber<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: TTRPG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game Master:\u00a0 Hurricane Adventurer’s Guild Travis Fauber<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> Local villagers whisper of a mysterious place deep in the marsh, a place shrouded in mist and dotted with barrow mounds, ruined columns, and standing stones. The tomb robbers who explore beneath the mounds or the few who return tell tales of labyrinthine passages, magnificent grave goods, and terrifying creatures waiting in the dark. Are you brave (or foolish) enough to enter Barrowmaze?<\/p>\n

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Title: Trial of the Cannibal (Mysterious Tales of Old Appalachia TTRPG) with Howard Young<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: TTRPG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game Master: Howard Young<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> Welcome to Trial of the Cannibal, an adventure part of the Mysterious Tales of Old Appalachia. The Turnuroth Family, A prominent and well-respected family of Holderby Landing, has sent out notices across Old Appalachia looking for adventures to help investigate the mysterious disappearances of some of the people of Holderby Landing, including the head of the Turnuroth family. The flyer asks adventures to meet up with one of the family members at Newport where they will be transported by boat to Holderby Landing and receive more information about their quest.\u00a0 All Players are Welcome!\u00a0 Players will be able to choose from Pre-Generated Level 3 characters.<\/p>\n

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Title: Lonely Hero Games: Bank Heist Demo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: Board Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> Join Lonely Hero Games for a Demonstration of Bank Heist.<\/p>\n

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Title: Lonely Hero Games: Hungry for Humans Demo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: Board Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> Join Lonely Hero Games for a Demonstration of Hungry for Humans.<\/p>\n

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Title: Learn to play Kryptik TCG with Daniel McCord<\/strong><\/p>\n

Category: TCG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location: John Marshall Room (2nd Floor MSC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: 4:00 P.M. \u2013 8:00 P.M.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Game Master: Daniel McCord<\/strong><\/p>\n

Description:<\/strong> Learn to play the Kryptik TCG with Daniel McCord.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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