Lydia-Rae Wehmeyer
When you come to conventions, you will find all types of demographics and range of players in one space with the goal to have fun with friends, family or sometimes by themselves. However, there is a population of individuals that are often forgotten. In this discussion, we are going to explore what accessibility and inclusion […]
Interactive discussion centered around board gaming and DEI, biases, and changes needed to be more representative and welcoming for all populations of gamers. Let’s work towards change at Gen Con!
Board games – We see them everywhere now: In drug stores, book stores and even in gas stations! Social media has us aware of the new games that are reviewed and modified but there is little mentioning of the grey area of how to be accommodate those individuals that may not be able to easily […]
In this workshop, we will talk about how board gaming can be used for mental health and wellness in our gaming community.
Board games provide many things that we are used to: Entertainment, strategy, and a time to enjoy friends, family and even yourself . However, what if I were to tell you that playing board games can provide a positive impact on your mental health! In this enhanced interactive workshop, we will talk about how board […]
Board games provide many things that we are used to: Entertainment, strategy, and a time to enjoy friends, family and even yourself . However, what if I were to tell you that playing board games can provide a positive impact on your mental health! In this enhanced interactive workshop, we will talk about how board […]
Three years ago, the wave of protests following the death of George Floyd sparked promises of change from many within the tabletop gaming community. Today, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are still hot topics…but many aspects of tabletop gaming remain inaccessible to historically excluded communities. Join us for a workshop in which we reflect on […]
Learn how to incorporate roleplaying games in learning spaces for all educational contents and more!