BerzerkaCon

A new tabletop gaming and art convention is coming to Sydney this month. Founded by Hannah Smith, BerzerkaCon offers a wide variety of tabletop and role playing games, as well as art displays, miniature workshops and a fancy dress competition.

“The main games played will be roleplaying games, which are a type of tabletop game where players create fictional characters and work together to create a story,” explained Smith.

BerzerkaCon is not only for sci-fi and fantasy fanatics, as there are several opportunities for people of all ages to learn and enjoy tabletop gaming. The convention welcomes newcomers with friendly ‘Game Masters’ and volunteers, who are there to encourage first-timers to give these games a go.

For Hannah, tabletop gaming has encouraged her to become more confident and allowed her to express her creativity through the characters she plays.

“I love how I can so easily forget my shyness and become excited and heavily involved in whatever is going on in the game,” she elaborated.

BerzerkaCon will also include art workshops, raffles and face painting––appealing to guests of all ages. (NB)

Nov 14–15. Balmain Town Hall, 366 Darling St, Balmain. Free Entry. More info: bezerka.com

BY NYSSA BOOTH