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Midwest GameFest is pleased to announce the first of our Special Guests for 2017, industry veteran Rick Loomis of Flying Buffalo Games! Rick is the president and founder of Flying Buffalo Inc, the oldest adventure game company still run by its original ownership. Rick will be running Nuclear War tournaments, selling his games, offering sage advice, and more! Get the details overs at Rick's Special Guest page!
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Don't forget our monthly online business meeting Tuesday, July 11 at 7pm.
Check our Facebook events for additional event information and discussion of details.
Try to show up a little early to work out any tech issues. See you there!
Phone users can dial in at 1-323-920-0091 and use PIN 2070521#.
Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (except holidays) and use the AnyMeeting.com web conference system. If you have an item for the agenda, please send it to our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. one week in advance.
Check out our Calendar to see when the next meeting will be.
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KantCon, Kansas City's storied summer-time tabletop game convention, is rapidly approaching this July 14-16 at the Overland Park Convention Center! This year sees the return of the Costume Contest and their world-class Buy-In Games (special events like no other), in addition to new fun like a number of Star Wars-specific events and more! Check out their site and get the details at kantcon.com!
Volunteers Needed at RPGKC Booth
KantCon is now just five weeks away! We'll have a booth at the con are currently looking for volunteers to add visibility to RPGKC and Midwest GameFest. If you're interested in knowing more please email RPGKC Scribe This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or message her on Facebook!
General KantCon Volunteering
Volunteer spots are still open! It really does take a great network of volunteers to keep the convention running smoothly every year. It just wouldn’t be possible without their help. If you have a free spot open in your calendar, please consider volunteering. If you take a four hour shift, we’ll even waive your entry fee that day! It’s really easy to volunteer, and we’ll be sure to show you what to do! If you’re available, please fill out this form: http://www.kantcon.com/volunteer
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Our Free RPG Day schedule is now available! RPGKC members will be running gamse at area game stores, including Game Cafe in Independence, MO, and Tabletop Game & Hobby in Overland Park, KS. Sign up for events at our Warhorn page.
| Tabletop Game and Hobby | |
|---|---|
| 10am-12pm | Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Mummy's Mask |
| 11am-1pm | Torg Eternity Demo |
| 12pm-2pm | Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Mummy's Mask |
| 2pm-4pm | Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Mummy's Mask |
| 3pm-5pm | Torg Eternity Demo |
| 4pm-6pm | Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Mummy's Mask |
| Game Cafe | |
|---|---|
| 10am-12pm | Torg Eternity Demo |
| 1pm-3pm | Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Mummy's Mask and Torg Eternity Demo |
| 3pm-5pm | Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Mummy's Mask and Torg Eternity Demo |
| 5pm-9pm | Numenera: The Spire of the Hunting Sound |
Note: Venues may also have additional games scheduled, so check their respective sites.
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, June 6, 2006 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 10:30am-2pm, 2:30pm-6pm, 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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Welcome, ye minions, to the first (and very messy) blog of the RPGKC Overlord!
For those who don't know me, I am Wade Gregory Tripp, the person running late all the time to Game Day which I am supposed to be organized.
I had hopes for a stable location (such as the old Riverside chess location that had 40+ people each meeting) without favoring any one of the wonderful stores that have hosted us in the past. Stil...l if you know a good place that might be nice for a gameday, let me know.
There are several other issues that I will work on (and a few more planned).
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Don't forget our monthly online business meeting Tuesday, June 6 at 7pm.
Check our Facebook events for additional event information and discussion of details.
Try to show up a little early to work out any tech issues. See you there!
Phone users can dial in at 1-323-920-0091 and use PIN 2070521#.
Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month and use the AnyMeeting.com web conference system. If you have an item for the agenda, please send it to our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. one week in advance.
Check out our Calendar to see when the next meeting will be.
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TsunamiCon's Kickstarter funded, but great stretch goals remain for a VERY short time! Head over and don't miss the best deals on tickets. You'll have a great time at the con and we'll see you there!
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The Role-players Guild of Kansas City is pleased to announce the return of Midwest GameFest in 2017! Attendees can enjoy four fantastic days of tabletop hobby games of all kinds, from role-playing games, LARPs, and social games, to board games, card games, and historical and fantasy miniatures games! There's cosplay contests, workshops, and panels and our wonderful array of exhibitors with all manner of hobby gaming-related products. There will be some great special guests, and this year we'll even have a variety of new activities. All this and more are brought to you by The Role-players Guild of Kansas City, Borderwars, and the Gamers Haven Game Library!
When: November 2-5, 2017
Where: Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, Independence, Missouri
We'll be opening up event submission and pre-registration later this summer, so stay tuned!
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, May 13, 2017 at The Geekery, located in Shawnee (map). Come out and join us as we play some games!
- RPGs and board games available during the day.
- Slots run from 11am-2pm, 2:30pm-6pm, 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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It's that time of year again! Free RPG Day is coming Saturday, June 17, 2017 to game stores all around the metro.
We'll be hosting events at many area game stores! Watch for details as we get nearer the date. Message This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you'd liike to run a game and get free stuff! Note: You'll get the materials a week before the event.
What is Free RPG Day, you ask? From their website:
Established in 2007, Free RPG Day works with participating hobby game retailers and RPG publishers to bring new and exclusive RPG quickstart rules and adventure modules into the hands of gamers.
Consumers WORLDWIDE will be able to grab brand new material for a variety of RPGs --- no overstock, retail-priced or dead product here. The goal of Free RPG Day is to inspire gamers to play a new RPG, which will in turn, create sales through local game stores. Use the retailer locator to find a participating store near you!
To support this event and our friendly local game stores, Guild members will be running games in the KC metro area. If you have any questions you can message me on facebook or email Beth Perrin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Another great Midwest game convention continues, and just down the road in Wichita. Head on over to check out the TsunamiCon 2017 Kickstarter and help fund the fun!
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UnderCon is the UnderGopher gaming convention held in Kansas City over Memorial Day weekend. Run by the hosts of the UnderDiscussion and Preferred Enemies podcasts, it strives to offer a fun-filled weekend any tabletop gamer can enjoy.
The cornerstone event for UnderCon is the Midwest Conquest GT, a regional Warhammer 40,000 tournament that is now in its second year. But they also feature a wide variety of tabletop gaming, including card games, board games, role-playing games of all varieties, Magic: The Gathering events, and more.
Free Admission for Game Masters and Volunteers
All gamemasters and volunteers will receive a free badge to UnderCon 2017!
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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 5-7, 2017 at the Overland Park Ramada, 7240 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Overland Park, KS.
Featuring
- Miniatures – Historical and Steampunk
- Board Games and Card Games
- Warhammer Ancient Battles Tournament
- Warmachine and Malifaux Special Events
- Highlander CCG Tournament
- New dealers and vendors of all kinds of stuff
- Bolt Action Tournament!
- Nuclear War the card game Tournament
- Snackbar
To run a game or for more info email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!
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Our monthly Game Day is Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Tabletop Game and Hobby, 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 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm.
- 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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Don't forget our monthly online business meeting Tuesday, April 4 at 7pm.
Check our Facebook events for additional event information and discussion of details.
Try to show up a little early to work out any tech issues. See you there!
Phone users can dial in at 1-323-920-0091 and use PIN 2070521#.
Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month and use the AnyMeeting.com web conference system. If you have an item for the agenda, please send it to our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. one week in advance.
Check out our Calendar to see when the next meeting will be.
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Don't forget our monthly online business meeting Tuesday, May 2 at 7pm.
Check our Facebook events for additional event information and discussion of details.
Try to show up a little early to work out any tech issues. See you there!
Phone users can dial in at 1-323-920-0091 and use PIN 2070521#.
Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month and use the AnyMeeting.com web conference system. If you have an item for the agenda, please send it to our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. one week in advance.
Check out our Calendar to see when the next meeting will be.
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The MCC Cosplay and Geek Culture Club is soliciting GMs to run games at their upcoming mini con! It's Monday, March 27th from 1pm-5pm. GMs get free admission and get to share their love of games! Looking for board games, card games, RPGs, you name it. One of the organizers is Midwest GameFest's 2016 Cosplay Guest of Honor, Gwen Rose of Legendary Rose Cosplay! Let's help make this event a success for one of our own!
When: Monday, March 27th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.
Where: MCC Blue River College Arts and Science Gym, Independence, Missouri (map)
Who: MCCKC Cosplay and Geek Culture Club.
There will be board games, card tournaments, role-playing events, cosplay and more.
$2 fee for students and a $4 fee for non-students (cash/small bills only). Volunteers and game runners get in free. The money raised goes toward the club so that they can run more events like this.
To get involved, contact Gwen Rose of This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.
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Plans are already underway for Midwest GameFest 2017, and we're pretty excited about what we have in store for guests this year: more space, more food options, more types of events! But... we don't have a contracted date just yet due to an issue at our 2017 venue of choice, the fabulous Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center in Independence, Missouri.
The Problem
Specifically, a professional sports team has contracted with the hotel for all of their home games this Fall. That's great for the hotel but has played havoc with existing events like ours. Furthermore, it would be easy enough to work around except the team's home game schedule won't be finalized until mid-April. So, we'll be making an official announcement in late April, coinciding with our efforts working at Planet Comicon's tabletop gaming hall. Look for signs there, on this website, and in our social media channels!
Save the Dates
We've had our options narrowed down to the following five four-day weekends this Fall:
- Oct 12-22
- Oct 26-29
- Nov 2-5
- Nov 9-12
- Nov 16-19
So pencil us in, and stay tuned for more details in April!
Questions?
Reach out and contact us with any questions or concerns.
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KantCon, Kansas City's storied summer-time tabletop game convention, is rapidly approaching this July 14-16 at the Overland Park Convention Center! Get great savings until the end of March with Early Bird Registration! Early Bird Ticket prices are staying flat this year, but Pre-Registration tickets are going up a bit. Early Bird Packages come with great items like KantCon dice, dice bags, miniatures, t-shirts, and more. Prices start going up on April 1st after the Early Bird Specials end, so grab yours today.
Paid RPGKC members get a discount at the door, but the Early Bird discounts let you save even more! Head on over to get in on the savings today!
