Wausau: International Games Month Mini-Con

Celebrate International Games Month with us at MCPL-Wausau!

This will be Wausau’s 2nd annual celebration, and this year we are offering all of the fun on one day! A variety of games, new and old, will be available in different rooms at the library. In the Community Room, we’ll have Magic: The Gathering free play, Nintendo Switch® games, and a wide assortment of board games. In the Conference Room, check out retro-consoles and classic games provided by the Wisconsin Computer Club, and in our Large Study Room, jump into Role-Playing Game (RPG) “taste test” sessions. These sessions are a perfect way to explore new role-playing adventures! All games will be run by an experienced player, so participants can jump in and play games they’ve always wanted to try or have never heard of. Participants will receive a map and stamp card that you can complete by participating in our activities throughout the day. Complete your card and turn it in that day for a chance to win a prize any gamer would love! See below for a more detailed schedule of the activities you can enjoy!

All Day Activities (9:30-4:30 p.m.):

-QR Code Quest: a scavenger hunt across the library that begins in the Community Room

-Retro & Classic Games: a collection of retro-consoles and classic games in our Conference Room

-Free Play: Magic: The Gathering, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate®, and the following board & card games: Betrayal at House on the Hill, Forbidden Island, Wandering Towers, King of Tokyo, Isle of Cats, and Horrified. All free play activities will be in the Community Room.

Scheduled Board Games in the Community Room:

–9:30 a.m.: Horrified run by Benevolent Badger

–10:00 a.m.: Mysterium run by MCPL staff

–10:00 a.m.: Isle of Cats run by Evercon

–10:30 a.m.: Azul run by D.C. Everest Gaming Club

–11:30 a.m.: Hues and Cues run by Benevolent Badger

–12:00 p.m.: Magic the Gathering: Commander run by D.C. Everest Gaming Club

–12:30 p.m.: Ticket to Ride provided by D.C. Everest Gaming Club

–1:30 p.m.: Fire Tower run by Benevolent Badger

–2:00 p.m.: Betrayal at House on the Hill (2e) run by MCPL staff

–2:30 p.m.: Horrified (D&D Edition) run by Evercon

–3:00 p.m. Dice Throne run by Benevolent Badger

Tabletop Role-Playing Game Taste Tests in the Conference Room:

–9:30-10:30 a.m.: D&D 5e: Set in the classic Dungeons & Dragons world, players will become contestants in a wild game show from hell–literally!

–12:00-2:00 p.m.: Breakroom: A short roleplay adventure in which players become workers at a dramatic office who just want to go home early.

–2:30-4:30 p.m.: Daggerheart: Players and the GM will balance hope and fear to create new worlds together in this novel system from Darrington Press.

This free event is open to young adults and adults, with no registration required. Stop by anytime on Saturday, November 1 from 9:30-4:30 p.m. Come play something new, meet fellow gamers, and celebrate the joy of gaming with us—see you there! For more information, please contact us at 715-261-7230.