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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Mindgames and Magic, located in Lee's Summit (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-10:30pm.
- Doors open at 10:00am.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Check out the Facebook Event for more details and to let us know you're coming.
Reserve your seat today!
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It is that time of year when we prepare for our officer elections. All positions are open for nomination. If you are a Class I member, basically, you've paid for an annual membership for you or your family, then you are eligible to be nominated for any of our positions. If you think you'd like to help with the duties assigned to a position or know another member who might, this is the time to get the name on the election ballot. If you just want to know when we do the election, we vote in December at the Guild's annual meeting. You can check our Officer's page and contact any of the officers below to get an idea of what a position entails.
Anyone interested should email the current Guild Secretary/Scribe to formalize their nomination. Alternatively, you can do a nomination online during any of our business meetings prior to the election meeting in December.
Current Officers and Their Positions
- Beth Perrin, Guildmaster (President)
- Brad Kelley, Castellan (Vice President and Convention Organizer)
- Laura Croston, Seneschal (Membership and Ambassador)
- Dave Berg, Hoardmaster (Treasurer)
- Greg Willis, Overlord (Games Coordinator)
- Wade Tripp, Overlord (Games Coordinator)
- Rob Kraft, Scribe (Secretary)
Nominated Candidates from the Business Meeting on November 14, 2023
- Beth Perrin, Guildmaster (President)
- Brad Kelley, Castellan (Vice President and Convention Organizer)
- Laura Croston, Seneschal (Membership and Ambassador)
- Dave Berg, Hoardmaster (Treasurer)
- Greg Willis, Overlord (Games Coordinator)
- Wade Tripp, Overlord (Games Coordinator)
- Rob Kraft, Scribe (Secretary)
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Meeple-a-thon KC is a once a year, family friendly, tabletop hobby game extravaganza benefitting Hillcrest Platte County's Young Adult Housing program.
Meeple-a-thon features board games, role-playing games, card games, miniatures, you name it! PLUS our storied CHARITY RAFFLE that you have to see to believe. =)
Details and registration: https://www.meepleathon.com
Spread the word! =)
Dates and Times
- November 17: 5pm-11pm
- November 18: 9am-11pm
- November 19: 9am-5pm
Hosting Games and Volunteering
Run a game or volunteer to get in free! It's that simple. Run more games to get extra cool stuff.
- Host Games: https://meepleathon.com/game-masters-wanted/
- Volunteer: https://meepleathon.com/volunteers-wanted/
About Meeple-a-thon
Meeple-a-thon is a 501(c)(3) charity gaming convention that supports Kansas City's at-risk community members. Meeple-a-thon was founded in the summer of 2017. At a young age, our founder became a member of the houseless community and quickly learned that houselessness and poverty can be a vicious cycle. Sleeping on couches when available, finding income, and basic means of survival became facts of daily survival that were almost impossible to escape. As an adult, our founder worked their way to financial security, but became committed to helping those less fortunate, and began building a team of like-minded individuals.
In Meeple-a-thon, our founders discovered a calling close to their hearts where they could put their passion for caring for others in their community to work. After participating in numerous charity gaming fundraisers for other causes, our founders took the idea and ran with it, creating Meeple-a-thon to help Kansas City's at risk and disenfranchised communities.
We started small, with a maximum capacity of 50 people, focusing on playing games with friends while supporting a small charity raffle as our primary fundraiser. Over time we've grown into a full-blown gaming convention, complete with a game library, tournaments in popular war games, card games and board games, and game-related classes.
Six years later, the call to help those in need is stronger than ever, and we are growing. Each year we partner with an affiliated 501(c)(3) charity to raise funds for causes that do the most good in Kansas City, with a focus on providing necessities for life and living. Every dollar spent at Meeple-a-thon goes directly to charity, supporting Kansas City's communities. This year we are proud to partner with Hillcrest Platte County's Youth Housing Program.
Want to become our next charity partner? Contact us!
Contact Us
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website: https://www.meepleathon.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wethemeeple
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, November 4, 2023 at ReRoll Tavern, located in North Kansas City (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Doors open at 11:00am.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Check out the Facebook Event for more details and to let us know you're coming.
Reserve your seat today!
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Cardboard Corner Cafe, located in Overland Park (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Doors open at 10:00am.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Check out the Facebook Event for more details and to let us know you're coming.
Reserve your seat today!
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Adventure Cafe, located in Lee Summit (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Doors open at 10:00am.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Check out the Facebook Event for more details and to let us know you're coming.
Reserve your seat today!
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Borderwars, the annual convention of the Heart of America Historical Miniature Gaming Society (HA-HMGS) is back for Fall just around the corner! Join them for another fun and educational weekend November 10-12, 2023 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West, 8787 Reeder St, Overland Park, KS 66214 (map).
Keep an eye on www.hahmgs.org for more details as we get closer to the show. And be sure to spread the word!
Contact convention director Brian Beal at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to submit a game, become an exhibitor, or ask a question.
Event sign-ups are day-of.
Visit the Facebook event and spread the word!
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Mission: Board Games - KC North, located in Kanasas City, MO (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Doors open at 9:00am.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Update: Evening Shadowrun game hosted at ReRoll Tavern at 7pm.
Check out the Facebook Event for more details and to let us know you're coming.
Reserve your seat today!
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Dear Fellow Adventurers,
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. As we embark on exciting quests and delve into the realms of imagination through myriad Role Playing Games, it is important to exercise caution when arranging meetups with individuals we have yet to build a trusting relationship with.
While the gaming community is known for its inclusivity and camaraderie, it is vital to remember that safety should always be a top priority. I strongly recommend taking the following precautionary measures before joining sessions in private homes, or inviting strangers into your private homes, for gaming sessions.
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Want FREE admission to GenCon and a place to stay?
Catalyst Game Labs is looking for folks to run Shadowrun Sixth World at GenCon Indy this Aug 3-6, 2023.
8 hours gets you a badge, 24 hours gets you either 1/4 hotel room or $200.
Contact Robert "Banshee" Volbrecht at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to sign up! Deadline is July 20, 2023!
Note: Food/transportation/parking not included.
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Mindgames and Magic, located in Lee's Summit (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Doors open at 10:00am.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, June 3, 2023 at ReRoll Tavern, located in North Kansas City (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Reserve your seat today!
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Our In-Person Event is Now Spring, and Our Online Event is Now Fall!
We are flipping seasons to alleviate our pain points and also to make room for others. We will be online each December, and in person each April, still hosting two conventions a year. And we'll know the dates a year in advance!
TLDR;
- Online: December 7-10, 2023 (each Fall).
- In Person: April 18-21, 2024 (each Spring).
Site Updating Soon!
Get Started Early!
Buy badges and sponsorhips or submit an event for the online convention RIGHT NOW!
We'll launch our in-person event site this summer. Stay tuned!
But Why the Change?
We've been a Fall in-person convention for ages and ages, and we loved it. But at our current (beloved) venue we were always subject to the whims of the NFL. It's because the venue is the Chief's home hotel, so they were booked during any Chiefs home games. The NFL had to announce their schedule before we could determine our own dates. Really? Yes, really. This meant we never knew our dates for sure until May or June, and the dates were never the ones we wanted. For this pain, we received a discount on ballroom and conference room costs. Which worked out fine.
But as of 2023 we no longer receive a discount for this arrangement. With a number of other area conventions already in the Fall (TsunamiCon, Meeple-a-thon, and more), and the uncertainty of the weather in November and December, plus conflicts with FIRST Robotics seasons and other Fall events, this was a great opportunity to make a change.
So, we polled some of our exhibitors, sponsors, partners, and attendees. They were overwhelmingly in favor of the move to Spring. And there's no time like the present, so this was the year to tear the band-aid off. Huzzah!
Looking to the Future
Some thoughts on the future:
- We expect to continue this pattern but will evaluate it after the first year.
- We are also looking hard at options to expand our space and accommodate more events and players. Our growth is pushing the envelope on what our beloved traditional venue can accommodate and we know it. Change is in the wind.
- Things are good! We had record in-person attendance in 2022 and record income. As a not-for-profit, no one gets to pocket any of this money. All staff are volunteers and there are no payments to anyone or benefits to being on the organizing team (other than a job well done). We turn around and invest any profit into shelving, signage, other infrastructure, and a war chest for rainy days and strategic purchases.
- We've got a good bench of talent, and folks interested in continuing when some folks step down. And there is ALWAYS a need for new blood with fresh ideas. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thanks for your continued support of Midwest GameFest and the Role-players Guild of Kansas City!
Brad
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Brad Kelley
Director, Midwest GameFest
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816-529-3096
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Tabletop Game and Hobby and Cardboard Corner Cafe, located in OPKS (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games are available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Doors open at 10:00am.
- Open gaming is available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Check out the Facebook Event for more details and to let us know you're coming.
Reserve your seat today!
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Game Cafe, located in Independence (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Check out the Facebook Event for more details and to let us know you're coming.
Reserve your seat today!
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Borderwars, the annual convention of the Heart of America Historical Miniature Gaming Society (HA-HMGS) is just around the corner May 19-21, 2023 at the Holiday Inn & Suites Overland Park-West, 8787 Reeder St, Overland Park, KS 66214 (map).
Keep an eye on www.hahmgs.org for more details as we get closer to the show. And be sure to spread the word!
Contact convention director Brian Beal at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to submit a game, become an exhibitor, or ask a question.
Event sign-ups are day-of.
Visit the Facebook event and spread the word!
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, March 4, 2023 at EXP Gaming Lounge, located in St. Joseph (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
Note: We know this may be a hike for some folks, but fun is just a short road trip away. =)
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Doors open at 11:00am.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Check out the Facebook Event for more details and to let us know you're coming.
Reserve your seat today!
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Druid Dice, located in Kansas City (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Doors open at 10:00am.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Check out the Facebook Event for more details and to let us know you're coming.
Reserve your seat today!
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Game Cafe, located in Independence (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2:30pm, 3pm-6:30pm, 7pm-11pm.
- Doors open at 10:00am.
- Open gaming available all day.
- Note: Guild business meetings are now held online the first Saturday of each month. Watch for meeting announcements!
Check out the Facebook Event for more details and to let us know you're coming.
Reserve your seat today!
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We are pleased to announce that new Guild officers were elected at the December 18th annual meeting and holiday party!
Your 2023 Guild officers are:
- Beth Perrin, Guildmaster (President) can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Brad Kelley, Castellan (Vice President and Convention Organizer) can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Dave Berg, Hoardmaster (Treasurer) can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Rob Kraft, Scribe (Secretary) can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- Laura Croston, Seneschal (Membership and Ambassador) can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Greg Willis, Overlord (Game Day Coordinator) can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
