PlatteCon XXVI: Yarr of the Pirates- March 1-3, 2013

.LAN Gaming Convention – April 26-29, 2012

Webmaster — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:52:37 +0000

.LAN is a large LAN party that has turned into a small gaming convention. It will be held this weekend, April 26-29, 2012, in Milwaukee, WI at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center. Check the .LAN website for more convention information.

Odyssey Con – April 20-22, 2012

Webmaster — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:50:38 +0000

Odyssey Con is comming up soon in Madison, WI, April 20-22, 2012. This general interest science fictions convention has lots of events to fill the weekend with fun.

Special guests include science fictions authors Larry Niven and Steven Barnes, as well as game designer Kenneth Hite. Please take a look at the Odyssey Con website for more information about registration, lodging, and activites!

PlatteCon XXVI – March 1-3, 2013!

Webmaster — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:29:48 +0000

The dates for PlatteCon XXVI are in! The convention will be held March 1-3, 2013 on the UW-Platteville campus in Platteville, WI. We will again be holding the convention in Ullsvik Hall in both the Velzy Commons convention hall and in the Nohr Gallery facilities.

This year’s theme: Yarr of the Pirates!

We are currently accepting entries for the PlatteCon XXVI poster. The poster must include the theme, dates, and location of the convention. The entries will be judged at the annual Platteville Gaming Association (PGA) spring picnic on Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Memorial Park on the UW-Platteville campus. A rain site will be posted on the PGA Forums. Please email entries to plattecon,convention,master(at)gmail,com before the picnic, or bring your entry to the picnic in person.

Photo Contest Winning Entry

Webmaster — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:28:26 +0000

Here is the winning Photo Contest entry for PlatteCon XXV! This photo was submitted by Erin Ulrich.

Action! Kiba vs. Swordsman: Foam Weapons Event (Saturday, 3 March 2012).

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the contest, and to everyone who attended PlatteCon XXV. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Post-Convention Feedback

Webmaster — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:15:39 +0000

PlatteCon 25 was a great convention, and we owe a huge thanks to all of out attendees, volunteers, club officers, and building staff! Thank you so much, everyone! We’re collecting feedback about the convention now and we’d be happy to hear from you. There are a number of ways that you can contact us with comments and suggestions:

Join our forums and post your comments in our PlatteCon section.
Email your comments to plattecon,convention,master(at)gmail,com.
Tell us your thoughts on our facebook page.
Write us a letter and mail it to: Platteville Gaming Association, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818.

Please don’t forget about our Post-Convention Photo Contest!

Photo Contest Rules

Only pictures from PlatteCon XXV that are received by March, 23, 2012 will be accepted into the contest.
Along with your pictures you are required to send an email and mailing address.
Pictures will be accepted through email and postal carrier.
Pictures will be judged by a panel of several PlatteCon Staff members, and a decision will be made by March 31, 2012.
Prizes will be mailed to the winners after the contest has been decided.

Even if you miss the deadline, or have pictures from previous years, we would greatly appreciate copies of said pictures for use on our website, future advertisement, and for the great memories!

Get Ready!

Webmaster — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:10:04 +0000

Well, everyone, PlatteCon 25 is this weekend! We’re excited about all of the events that we’ve got this year, and we’re really looking forward to seeing you there. We have a great vendor line-up and some really talented artists. On top of that, you’ll find plenty of games, activities, and anime to keep you busy all weekend long!

Special guest Dork Nerd Geek and Freak of the Week podcast is returning for their second year at PlatteCon, and they’re bringing another great program of games and interviews for you. There are Magic tournaments throughout the weekend, foam sword and shield events, video games and anime running all weekend, and lots of games!

Don’t forget about the door prizes and contests — everyone who buys admission to PlatteCon 25 can enter to win door prizes and compete in our costume contest and our post-convention photo contest. Grab your cameras, everyone, and get ready for some great gaming!

PlatteCon XXV – Just a Week Away!

Webmaster — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:28:14 +0000

We’re really looking forward to this year’s convention, and we’re hoping that you are, too! We have a really great line up of games on our Schedule. Our Vendors and our Artists will be providing products that are sure to impress you. If you’re still looking for a place to stay, please take a look at the local Lodgings that are available; just mention PlatteCon to get a reduced rate for the weekend.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at PlatteCon XXV!

Early Registration Is Open Until Thursday!

Webmaster — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:41:11 +0000

This Thursday is the last day for Early Registration and group rates. Don’t miss up this chance to save a few bucks on your registration and be eligible to win a free PlatteCon 25 t-shirt. And remember, it only takes six people to qualify for our group registration rate. Take advantage of our early registration perks in the few days that are left. PlatteCon 25 is coming soon!

Remember to Register

Webmaster — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:33:20 +0000

JUST 3 WEEKS LEFT to get your Early Registration in. If you’re thinking about taking advantage of our group rates, get a few friends together so that you can all register at the same time and save a few bucks. Get your early registrations mailed in by February 2.

The benefits?

>> Reduced Rates
>> Extra Door Prize Tickets
>> Less Time in Line
>> Entered into a Free T-Shirt Drawing

Sounds like a sweet deal to me!

And Now For Our Feature Presentation

Webmaster — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:58:36 +0000

After some debate and discussion, we now present to you our Special Features for PlatteCon XXV! We’re bringing back all of our favorites, our new events from last year, and trying out some new workshops and tournaments. We’ll keep you busy all weekend long.

You can see some of our events from last year on our Pictures page, and if that’s not enough for you, we’ve got lots more here: PlatteCon on facebook.

Is there something that’s not on our list that you want to see? Don’t be a stranger! Just email us at plattecon,convention,master(at)gmail,com or speak up on our forums. We’d love to hear your ideas!