SomerCon: A Mini TTRPG Convention

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER; NEW DATE TBD!

About this Event

NOTE: You MUST have a main entry ticket to sign up for any of the add-ons — and each person may only sign up for 2 of the 3 gaming sessions. Thanks!

SomerCon!

A not-so-mini TTRPG convention right here in our own backyard. A time for Somerville nerds to gather, play games, swap dice, paint minis, learn from each other, snag cool stuff, and generally have a blast. We can't wait to welcome you all to the Armory for an awesome day!

SCHEDULE

FULL DETAILS OF GAMES, PANELS AND WORKSHOPS ARE AT SOMERCON.COM.

Doors will open to all attendees at 10:30am. Those with daytime-only badges will need to leave by 6:30pm. The evening Dungeons & Drag Nuns actual play performance of "Warrenguard" will go from 8-11pm.

The summarized schedule of events is attached here in all its fantastical glory. To see the details of all the games, panels and workshops, head on over to SomerCon.com.

TICKETS

Tickets are available for the full day (general and VIP), daytime programming only (11am-6:30pm), or evening Dungeons & Drag Nuns show only. There are a limited number of free, community-funded badges available for folks who might not otherwise be able to attend SomerCon.

VIP tickets include:

• Exclusive swag bag with free T-shirt, tote, discount codes and promos (please fill out the T-shirt size form linked in the ticket confirmation page and email)
• Access to the VIP-only game of the original HeroQuest, which will be run by Allan from Danger Wizard
• Access to the VIP-only raffle prize during the Dungeons & Drag Nuns show

Tickets are fully refundable up until January 9, refundable at 50% up until January 20, and then not refundable after that time.

ADD-ONs

• YOU MUST HAVE A MAIN ENTRY TICKET TO SIGN UP FOR ADD-ONs.
• YOU MUST HAVE AN ADD-ON RSVP for game sessions. You may only sign up to play in two games during SomerCon.
• YOU MUST HAVE AN ADD-ON PAID TICKET for workshops. These require materials, and the added ticket is to cover those expenses.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Armory is an historic landmark building on Highland Avenue in Somerville. The Rooted Cafe will be open and serving drinks and food during the convention. The bar in the main hall will also be open for service during the day.

Please visit https://artsatthearmory.org/ for parking and transportation information, and other frequently asked questions.

ABOUT YOUR CO-HOSTS

Side Quest Books & Games is a woman-and-queer-owned fantasy shop in Bow Market for magical books, indie TTRPGs, and nerdy knick-knacks — all featuring underrepresented folx. Curating and putting on a con like this is a dream come true — we can't wait to shower our incredible community with love!

Danger Wizard is a professional Dungeon Master service based in Somerville, fueled by coffee and chaos. We bring the magic of RPGs to players of all ages and walks of life. We are chuffed-to-bits to bring SomerCon to the goodly folk of Somerville and beyond!

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Main Hall Games


🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Game Session 1

Info: Far Lands w/ Nathan · Boarding Action (Lancer) w/ Yoni · Dad Overboard (Brindlewood Bay) w/ Ben · Concerning Firehorses (D&D) w/ Jamie · Trashumanism w/ Miriam · The Last Hunting of the Boar (Cairn 2e) w/ Franco · Another Bug Hunt (Mothership) w/ Ben · Hope's Last Day (Alien RPG) w/ Ben · MAZES (Polymorph) w/ Eric · Dark Tides Night (D&D) w/ Neil

🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Game Session 2

Info: Beast Feast (Daggerheart) w/ Rach · Fear & Panic: Darkfield w/ Lyme · The Show Must Go On! w/ Cam · How I Heard It w/ George · Punch the Space-Bully (Rebel Scum) w/ JimJam · Royal Blood w/ Nick · To Drift Among the Stars w/ Nora · Twin Tales of the Nekomata (D&D) w/ Sahil · Dybbuks & Dreidels w/ Matthew · Clovenbeard's Cursed Cove (D&D) w/ Perry

🕑: 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Game Session 3

Info: Seeds of Hope (Daggerheart) w/ Heather · The Goblin Burrow (Mork Borg) w/ Neil · Sweet Revenge (Perils & Princesses) w/ Heather · Bloodbath Dungeon (D&D OSR) w/ Dale · Artogah and the Jellyfish (D&D) w/ Julianne · Heart of the Dark Chocolate (FIST) w/ Chris · The Boston Dragon Problem (D&D) w/ Misha · Mythomorphosis w/ Chi · A Fey Ambassador (D&D) w/ Noah · Citadel of the Scarlet Minotaur (Shadowdark) w/ Richard

Rooted Cafe


🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Parent & Kiddo Meetup

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
PANEL: "Just Go For It" Low-Prep GM Tips

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
TTRPG Unpub Showcase

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
PANEL: The Rise of the Professional GM

🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
PANEL: Designing Games as a Group Project

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Dice & Minis Swap

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Game Designer Meetup

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
TTRPG Looking For Group

Lavender Room


🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PANEL: TTRPGs as Therapeutic Healing

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
WORKSHOP: Design Your Own Micro TTRPG ($ Ticket Required)

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
PANEL: How to Publish Your Game

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
WORKSHOP: DIY Tokens & Trackers ($ Ticket Required)

🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
WORKSHOP: Make Your Own Custom Dice Palette ($ Ticket Required)

Main Hall Vendors


🕑: 11:00 AM - 05:30 PM
All-Day Vendor Market

Info: Wytchwàld Studios · First Pancake Studios · Isekai Inn · Fiona Shade Stories & Ellie Erhart Art · Frost Call · Sarah Wachter Designs · Ancient Future Designs · Goosepoop Games · Boston Gaymers · Galahad's Leather · Duck and Crow Press · EW! Print Shop · NESFA, New England Science Fiction Association · Thistle & Raven · Strawberry Oddities · Triple Rainbow Games · The Humble Dragon · Supernova Comics · SamSheaDraws

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