Conquest is a volunteer-run games convention (usually called a con) that has been running annually in Melbourne since 1989. It runs from Good Friday through to Easter Sunday, though you can come along for anywhere from one 3 hour session to all three days. Folks of all ages come along for a fun and creative weekend; some come along to play games or attend events; others plan, write and present at
the con. Each year sees new events presented at the con - games are submitted by event organisers a few months before the start of the convention. Once the game list is finalised, a description of each event will be available. The types of events that run at Conquest include:
Board games
Card games
Miniatures wargames
Tabletop/pen and paper roleplaying games
Freeform/"LARP" roleplaying games
Special events (trivia nights, laser tag, costume contests, comedy shows)
You can mix and match what events you would like to play - most of the con's events only go for a session or two of the thirteen sessions at the convention. Once the events are finalised each year, the timetable for all events will be available on the site. If you are already a self-described gamer, Conquest gives you the chance to meet other gamers, a chance to play new games, a chance to play styles of games that are hard to organise in smaller groups (such as freeforms), and a chance to show off your creative abilities by organising an event for the con. If you're curious about gaming, then you have the chance to get involved in a whole host of excellent fun, creative and social hobbies at Conquest! Conquest also hosts a Trader's Hall where many different companies sell various gaming and related hobby products. We also have a large canteen that offers a wide variery of foods and drinks, made fresh every day during the con. Don't just come by yourself to our con - feel free to bring friends! Some events are entered as an individual, but some of the roleplaying games take a team entry - somewhere between 3 and 6 folks enter an event to play for a given session, so if you want to play team events you and a group of friends can enter together. Once the game list is finalised each year, you can have a look through the 'Games' section on our website, and see what events catch your eye. Once you've picked what games interest you, check out the 'Registration' section for information on how to sign up online - its not necessary to preregister, but it's cheaper and makes the signup on the day smoother for everyone, and you're more likely to be able to get into the events you want to play. On the day, the first step is to go to the con Registration Desk. If you've pre-registered online, all you need to do at the Registration Desk is sign the entry form, and collect your timetable, otherwise you need to fill in a registration form from scratch. Then you should confirm your entry with each of the event organisers in the Registration Hall. If you are under 18, your parent or guardian needs to sign the registration form. Please make sure they come along to the Registration Desk to sign you in, or we will not be able to accept your entry to the convention.)
