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MILITARY MIGHT
DayCon is organized by staff of old-school war-gamers. In those games, players use tiny soldiers to re-enact some of history’s bloodiest battles. “Military board games were very popular in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, and we played a lot of them,” says Randy Miller, who serves on the board of DayCon.
However, in recent years, other types of games played with miniatures have become popular. Newer titles, like Blood Rage and Zombicide, are hybrid games that combine board-gaming with miniature war-gaming mechanics and esthetic.
Both hybrid titles and traditional miniatures games will be set up for play at DayCon.
DayCon will also be running a “Paint and Take” activity. Crafty gamers can sit down, get a free miniature and start painting. Expert painters from the Ral Partha Miniatures will be there to offer advice and help you get started.
MORE THAN MINIS
The fun at DayCon will not just be limited to miniature gaming. Convention-goers can expect all sorts of choices when it comes to games.
“In our third year, we’ve achieved a very balanced mix of board games, RPGs and tabletop miniature games, says Randy Miller. “Our goal is to expose attendees to variety of types of game, and that objective will be easily achieved.”
This year, DayCon has totally ramped up the selection of role-playing games. Gamers can choose from all kinds of different RPGs. Dungeons & Dragons, the world’s most popular fantasy RPG, will be on the table, of course, but so will lesser-known titles, where players can take on the roles of superheros or vampire hunters.
DayCon will also have a large selection of board games that people can just pick up and play, including some popular titles like Betrayal at House on the Hill, Pandemic, Ticket to Ride and many others.
FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC
The best part about DayCon will be finding new people to game with. “It’s a very friendly culture where teaching someone how to play a new game is as important as playing the game itself,” says Miller.
Many vendors will be at DayCon, selling their game-related goodies, and there will even be game companies there showing off their latest titles. Though the event takes place at a church, DayCon itself is not a religious event. The venue is extremely comfortable and a great place to game. The chairs are comfy, the ceilings are high and the floor is carpeted.
Randy Miller says he wants you to join what’s becoming an ever-growing gaming get-together. “DayCon is more than a convention,” he says. “It’s really a huge group of friends that get together once a year for a big party.”
WANT TO GO?
What: DayCon Gaming 2019
Where: Shelter Community Church, 1441 E Dorothy Lane, Kettering
When: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, April 5, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 6.
Cost: Friday $10, Saturday $15, Weekend Pass $20
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