GameStorm.org
GameStorm is a fan-run not-for-profit annual gaming convention held in the spring in the Portland, Oregon metro area.
History
GameStorm started in 1998 as a fan-run event at the Clackamas, Oregon Denney's Convention Center. The GameStorm group often provides gaming programming at OryCon and other conventions in the Pacific Northwest as well, and has an extensive game library. GameStorm also hosts panel discussions about games and gaming-related topics, provides space for designers to play-test new products, and cross-promotes for other area conventions.
GameStorm provides a number of different activities for gaming fandom:
- Panel discussion topics, often with gaming industry professionals
- Role-playing games (RPG)
- Live action role-playing games (LARP)
- Miniature figure (gaming)
- Collectible card games (CGG)
- Board games
- Video Console Gaming
GameStorm, like OryCon, is run entirely by fans, with no paid staff, and is sponsored by Oregon Science Fiction Conventions, Inc. (OSFCI), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation.
| Iteration | Dates | Location | Attendance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GameStorm 10 | March 2008 | Red Lion - Vancouver, WA | 750 | - |
| GameStorm 11 | March 26–29, 2009 | Hilton - Vancouver, WA | 736 | debut of Video games, first-ever Artist Guest of Honor, Rob Alexander |
| GameStorm 12 | March 25–28, 2010 | Hilton - Vancouver, WA | 802 | Board games Guest of Honor: Tom Lehmann |
| GameStorm 13 | March 24–27, 2011 | Hilton - Vancouver, WA | 984 | Guests: Lisa Steenson, Michael A. Stackpole |
| GameStorm 14 | March 22–25, 2012 | Hilton - Vancouver, WA | 1072 | Boardgame:Andrew Hackard and Sam Mitschke of Steve Jackson Games - RPG: Jason Bulmahn |
| GameStorm 15 | March 21–24, 2013 | Hilton - Vancouver, WA | 1188 | |
| GameStorm 16 | March 20–23, 2014 | Hilton - Vancouver, WA | tba | Guests: Mike Selinker, Shane Lacy Hensley, Zev Shlasinger of Z-Man Games |
Upcoming GameStorm Convention
GameStorm 15 will be March 21–24, 2013, at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.
Guests of Honor for GameStorm 15 will be:
- Boardgame:James Ernest from Cheapass Games
- RPG: Henry Lopez from Paradigm Concepts
Upcoming GameStorm - GameDay
Free Game Days October 23, 2011 at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.
Past Guests of Honor
- Tom Lehmann
- Vincent Baker
- Rob Heinsoo
- Andy Collins
- Andy and Kristen Looney
- Robin Laws
- Jay Tummelson
- Reiner Knizia
- Richard Garfield
- Rick Loomis
- Monte Cook
- Michael Stackpole
- Peter Adkison
- Steve Long (game designer)
- James Ernest
- Lisa Steenson
- Jason Bulmahn
- Andrew Hackard
- Sam Mitschke
External links
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