Microconvention

The Microconvention is a great chance to go in a gaming binge, or just meet some new people. This event usually runs several hours, but don't feel obligated to attend the entire event. At the Microcon, about 50 local folks gather to play a wide variety of games. We play everything from light-hearted social games and party games to head-scratching strategy games to an RPG or two. At the Microconvention you'll have the opportunity to play games you've never seen before and to make new friends. This event is currently hosted by Will and Julie Nesbitt,.

The Microcon happens because each month at least one volunteer (called a Microcaptain)---WE NEED YOU!--- takes a turn at organizing the Microcon itself. Julie and/or Will reserve the Club Room and will help arrange the catering. The Microcaptain has very few, but very important duties. We need at least one Microcaptain every single month and no experience is necessary.

We also need several Game Managers every month. Game Managers help organize games and help teach new people how to play games. (If you have a game you own or know how to play, please Microcaptain or the host to become a game manager.)

Games
We generally have 30 to 60 people playing a variety of games over the course of several hours. We take care to have a mix of games: strategy games, card games, social games, traditional games, wargames and role-playing games. We used to post a schedule of tables and games, but now we just show up and mill about.

Food
The event fee INCLUDES THE FOOD. (Such a deal!) Here's what Julie and Will have learned about providing food at the Microcon.

Venue
We host this event at River Towers. River Towers is accessible by Metro bus from Huntington Station. During non-rush hour weekends, the bus comes to River Towers from Huntington Station every hour.

The bus from the Huntington Station is the Fairfax Connector #101. It departs from the north end of the station, which is the lower lot on Huntington Avenue. It only runs hourly during non-rush periods. On Saturday, it leaves the station about 5-10 minutes before the hour and arrives just after the hour to Wakefield & Potomac. Particularly note, it's scheduled to leave at 1:54 and arrives at 2:02.

Parking is ample and unassigned at River Towers.

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All Meetup fees for this group are paid for by the following businesses:

• Carmae Office Products --- Hard to find stationary, copier and office supply needs. We deliver! 703 321 3339
  
• Computer Networking and Support --- The name says it all. Call us for fast service. 703 778 2200
  
• Condo 1 --- Condo experts in Northern VA. 703 765 0300
  

Please patronize our sponsors and let others know about their services!

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Contact us to become a group sponsor.