Board Game Convention and Geek Adventure Camp

August 21-25th, 2024

GPS: 3648 Lamoka Lake Rd, Bradford, NY 14815

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 2025 DATE **UPDATED**

Aug. 6-10th, 2025

Join our public Facebook group *Click Here*

It’s great for keeping up on announcements, planning with other attendees, and asking questions.  It’s also our primary form of timely communication prior to and during camp, including changes to schedules, and other general announcments.

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We are a fun-for-the-whole-family board game convention and geek adventure camp on Lamoka Lake in Upstate NY. There are different activities for all ages (we rent out an entire summer camp for the event)! In addition to tabletop games, LARP, and RPG’s, other activities include axe throwing, zip lining, climbing wall, boating, tubing, canoes and paddle boats, ropes course, nature trails, archery, archery tag, miniature painting, crafts, and more. Feel free to bring your own boat or enjoy the camps boats!

A unique convention located in the very heart of the Finger Lakes on Lamoka Lake in Upstate NY.  We’re just 15 minutes from Watkins Glen and central to many wineries and lakes such as Seneca, Waneta, and Keuka!

REGISTRATION - How do I sign up?

Registration is as easy as 1, 2, 3... choose the options that work best for you!

Step 1 - Choose Your Admission,
Step 2 - Choose Your Lodging,
Step 3 - Choose Your Meals,
Step 4 - Plan games in advance!

Click a link below for more information.

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Come have fun playing Star Realms with the game designer in the Chapel! Promo card for everyone, prize cards every round, and prizes for the winner including a playmat. New and experienced players welcome. If you are new to Star Realms, we will have people available to teach you how to play. Tournament prize support will be provided. Play through the whole tournament or just a round or two – it’s up to you. You can download the free app to learn to play the game on iOS, Android, and Steam.

Star Realms is a space combat deckbuilding game that has won 4 Golden Geek Awards and 7 Game of the Year Awards. It is translated into 10 different languages and is super popular in hobby game stores around the world. 

Meet the designer!  Rob Dougherty, CEO Wise Wizard Games, is the lead designer of Epic Card Game and the lead developer of Star Realms. He was the co-founder, co-designer and COO of the Ascension deckbuilding game. He is also a Magic the Gathering Pro Tour Champion and a member of the Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame. For 15 years Rob was New England’s premier tournament organizer. In addition, he is the designer of Battleground: Fantasy Warfare and the Epic TCG.

CHECK OUT STAR REALMS HERE: https://www.starrealms.com/

Choose from our library of free-to-play board games and/or bring your own!
 

24/7 Board Gaming

Grab a casual pickup game at any time. Tables will be available 24 hours a day, all week long in the Castle (dining hall).

Advance Board Game Planning:  Schedule to play or lead board games, RPG’s, and events by clicking “SCHEDULING GAMES”.

CAMP MAP

What are others saying?

"I want to thank you guys for everything you do for this event. It has sparked an interest in Dylan that I didn't even realize he was so interested in. He has even started an after-school D&D club at his school and is a proud little DM!" ~ Amy L

Great Escape on the Lake

"The Most Adventurous Experience Ever"

The Community Board Game Network is a not-for-profit humanitarian organization that utilizes creativity, adventure, and board gaming to add value to local communities. All funds collected are used for expenses related to Great Escape on the Lake.  Our desire is to be able to fairly cover the expenses of those providing services for us.  *Application process underway for 501(c) status.

Refunds, less a 10% convenience fee, are provided up until July 1st. All purchases are final after July 1st.

Great Escape on the Lake
GPS: 3648 Lamoka Lake Rd, Bradford, NY 14815
Contact: GEOTL@GreatEscapeAdventures.net