Board Game Convention and Geek Adventure Camp
August 19-23rd, 2026
2027 Tentative Dates: Aug. 18-22nd, 2027
Venue Location: Y at Watson Woods
9620 Dry Run Road Painted Post, NY 14870
We are an annual fun-for-the-whole-family tabletop board game convention and geek adventure camp located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate NY. In addition to tabletop games, LARP, and RPG’s, there will be other engaging activities, including collaboration with board game designers, workshops, attendee-led events, and board game playtesting. This event also includes primitive woodcraft, axe throwing, climbing wall, Finger Lakes nature trails, wading creek, archery, miniature painting, leatherworking, disc golf, pickleball, corn hole, GaGa ball, giant lego construction zone, and more. Join us for the whole event or join us for any day that works best!
The Y at Watson Woods is a YMCA 400-acre family event and retreat center. Corning, Watkins Glen, and Hammondsport are just minutes away, serving as the perfect places to enjoy Seneca Lake, Keuka Lake, Wineries & Cider Houses, Watkins Glen International Speedway, Watkins Glenn State Park, the Corning Museum of Glass, Corning’s Gaffer District world famous for glass blowing, and the natural beauty and rolling hills of the Southern Tier.
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 (Required),
Step 2 - Choose Your LODGING (Optional),
Step 3 - Choose Your MEAL PLAN (Optional),
Step 4 - PLAN GAMES in advance! Use tabletop scheduling software to invite others to join you for a game before you arrive!
Ready to start? CLICK on a STEP BELOW to register (and for more details).
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Castle Quests
The Kingdom faces many challenges, and brave adventurers are needed to help.
Castle Quests are available from members of the Royal Family.
Castle Quests are available from members of the Royal Family.
Complete quests, aid the Kingdom, and earn rewards along the way.
Castle Quests are play-at-your-own-pace self-guided quests with NPC interactions and updates. Collect New Pins each year!
We encourage everybody to roleplay as much as they are comfortable and enjoy it (optional). Together we are creating an immersive medieval and fantasy environment. Feel free to dress up and get in character even if you are playing board games all day!
Castle Quests range from very easy to more difficult. Some can be fulfilled playing board games, while others may require a bit of scavenging or working with others to achieve the goals. Quests provide varying levels of rewards. Some quests unlock other quests, while some reward real gold dollar coins or raffle tickets and more! Quests are not completely linear, meaning sometimes they are one-off quests that stand on their own and can be skipped if desired…while other quests are critical to progression.
Grand Feast on Saturday Night
By invitation of the Royal Family, the honor of your presence is requested at the Grand Feast on Saturday evening from 6:00–8:45 PM.
Our celebration will begin promptly at 6:00 PM in the Castle (Dining Hall), where a feast from the Royal Kitchen awaits. The evening will include awards, entertainment, theatrics, merriment, and medieval dancing as we gather together in celebration.
This is a wonderful opportunity to don your finest garb and enjoy the festivities. Whether you choose to roleplay or simply enjoy the atmosphere, all are welcome to participate.
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 (Main Lodge dining hall).
Plan Ahead: Sign up to play or lead events here: “SCHEDULING GAMES”.
–> Check out the current list here <–
We moved to a larger venue in 2025, the Y at Watson Woods, on 400 Acres in Painted Post, NY
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 Lakes
"The Most Adventurous Experience Ever"
The Community Board Game Network is a New York nonprofit corporation dedicated to community building, education, creativity, mentorship, leadership development, and interactive learning through tabletop gaming, workshops, game design, and adventure-based experiences.
IRS 501(c)(3) determination is currently pending.