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With the challenges of hosting in-person events dragging on longer than we anticipated, the Role-Players Guild of Kansas City has decided to cancel Midwest GameFest 2021, originally scheduled for Nov 11-14, 2021. This decision is unfortunate and disappointing but is data-driven and comes after much deliberation and consultation. It was not made in haste and does not come lightly.
Attendees will be given full refunds, the costs of which will be absorbed by the Guild. MWGF will take care of arranging refunds, so no action is needed on your part. If you have already paid for a badge, expect refunds to be executed this week.
Online in Spring, In-Person in Fall 2022
Instead of pivoting to an online event on the same date, we are instead adjusting strategy to host two events each year:
- An online-only event each Spring (date TBD, but probably March 12, 2022)
- An in-person event each Fall (date TBD, but probably November 12, 2022)
We expect to continue this pattern but will evaluate after the first year.
Planning
Midwest GameFest planning meetings will continue monthly in preparation for the online-only event in 2022. Prior to cancellation, we had 47 exhibitors and more volunteers than ever before, so we hope to continue that momentum into 2022.
Meeple-A-Thon
IMPORTANT: We encourage everyone clamoring for in-person tabletop gaming this Fall to attend Meeple-A-Thon, October 22, 2021. Meeple-A-Thon is a free event in the Kansas City area that benefits Hillcrest Platte County’s Young Adult Housing program. There are board games, role-playing games, and more. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the benefit raffle or otherwise donate. Meeple-A-Thon has enjoyed great success over the last few years, COVID aside, and this year looks to be better than ever with a large venue.
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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Midwest GameFest Returns in 2021 in Person!
The Role-players Guild of Kansas City is pleased to announce the (in person) return of Midwest GameFest in 2021! 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 and fantasy-related products. There will be some great special guests, and this year we'll even have a variety of new activities.
When: November 11-14, 2021
Where: Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, Independence, Missouri
Details: https://www.midwestgamefest.org
Registration: Attendee and exhibitor sign-ups start July 1!
New Partner — Recruits!
Midwest GameFest combines a number of partners under one roof, including ShaunCon, Borderwars, and the Gamer's Haven Game Library. And this year we are excited to announce the addition of Recruits! Recruits is the storied miniatures and tabletop hobby game convention organized by the Lee's Summit High School Organization of Strategic Gamers (OSG) and held for many, many years at LSHS. Due to construction at the high school Recruits is relocating to Midwest GameFest this year! Students 15 and under can continue to enjoy free admission (with an accompanying paid adult) and an assortment of favorite Recruits activities. Needless to say, we are EXCITED!
COVID Precautions
Midwest GameFests takes our responsibility to public health and safety very seriously. Expect the following precautions this Fall:
- Mask required (CDC-approved masks available at no cost)
- Temperature checks at the door
- Entry prohibited to those who are ill
- Hand sanitizer stations throughout the venue
- Acrylic screens at volunteer stations
- No vaccination requirement, but volunteers, GMs, exhibitors, and attendees are heavily encourage to be vaccinated.
Stay Tuned!
Event submission, pre-registration, and exhibitor applications are opening July 1st! Watch for announcements on our site, Facebook, Twitter, Discord, and email.
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Midwest GameFest 2020 event sign-ups are now open for all badge holders! Head on over to get a crack at the early offerings.
SIGN-UP NOW!Indies plus lots of D&D (including an EPIC!), L5R and more are already available, with more on the way each week through October 16. Don't delay!
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Midwest GameFest Returns in 2020 in an Online-only Format!
When: November 12-15, 2020
Where: Online Via Discord and virtual tabletops
Details: https://www.midwestgamefest.org
The Role-players Guild of Kansas City is pleased to announce the return of Midwest GameFest this November 12-15, 2020. Normally, we call Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center in Independence, Missouri our home (we are part of the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area). But in the world of COVID-19 we are hosting the event online via Discord (a free text, audio, and video service) with a number of online virtual tabletops (VTTs) including Roll20, Tabletop Simulator, and more (game hosts decide). Discord is a web-based service that also has great desktop and mobile apps.
IMPORTANT: You need to join the Discord server and accept the terms and conditions before any of your event links will work. If you click an event link and you don't see your table, that's why. See our Discord FAQ for details and assistance.
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, but in our new online venue! There's cosplay contests, workshops, and panels and our wonderful array of exhibitors with all manner of hobby gaming and fantasy-related products. There will be some great special guests, and this year we'll even have a variety of new activities.
Event submission pre-registration, and exhibitor applications are all now live! So head on over now to get your badge, get some games submitted, or apply to be an exhibitor! Exhibitors take note: Last year we filled up fast, so don't delay!
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The Cosplay Costume Contest form is now online. Register today to show the world your cosplay chops, and win cash prizes for your trouble! There are a lmited number of online spots, and once they're gone that's it! Win up to $60. =)
