Schenectady Wargamers Association

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Schenectady Wargamers Association Since 1974, the Schenectady Wargamers Association (SWA) has been supporting tabletop gaming in the Capital District of upstate New York.

Currently hosting monthly gaming sessions (Game-a-thons) and an annual 3-day convention (Council) in the early autumn.

Did you attend CouncilCon26 this year? If yes, we would love to hear your feedback so we can do better next year! Here i...
09/19/2026

Did you attend CouncilCon26 this year? If yes, we would love to hear your feedback so we can do better next year! Here is a quick google feedback form -->

Thank you for participating in our event. We hope you had as much fun attending as we did organizing it. We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our logistics and content. Please fill this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous).

CouncilCon26 now has extra minis games on the schedule. Signup! https://tabletop.events/conventions/councilcon-2026Frida...
09/02/2026

CouncilCon26 now has extra minis games on the schedule. Signup!

https://tabletop.events/conventions/councilcon-2026

Friday 7pm:
Crisis in the Clouds (Pulp Alley):
“We interrupt this program for an important news flash…The President of the United States has received a telegram from terrorists, taking full credit for blowing up the prestigious international airship “The Sword of Damocles”. Radio contact has been made with the airship, which reports all is well. However, the threat to the Sword is being treated seriously and authorities are taking all precautions in case saboteurs are still on board…”

“Those are regulars by god!” The Battle of Chippewa, 1814 (Crucible of War )
After a disastrous 1813 for the American invasions of Canada, the British and Canadians under Maj. Gen. Rial felt supremely confident that he could easily crush this latest invasion of the Niagara Peninsula in the summer of 1814. Gen. Scott had a surprise ready for the red coated defenders. Crucible of War is an easy and fast paced system with NO experience necessary. Novices and beginners wanted. Roll lots of dice and shout, “Huzzah!”

Saturday 2pm:
ATTACK OF THE GREYS (Don’t Look Back):
Over the last several nights, you and your friends have seen strange lights out in the woods. The atmosphere around Cabin 87 has changed. The air feels supercharged, and some of your friends have claimed to hear strange whispers coming from the shadows. Others claim that they seem to be missing hours from their night entirely. The local ranger has even stopped by to look for a couple of campers that haven't been seen in a few days. Tonight is the night, it's the Attack of the Greys. Run, hide, or fight, but whatever you do, don't look back…

Saturday 7pm:
“Green Hell!” The Battle of Su***de Creek.” January 5th 1944, Cape Gloucester (Crucible of War (WWII))
Experience the hell of jungle fighting in the Pacific. Elements of the 5th Marine Division. must take and hold Japanese positions on the far side of a creek. The Japanese must hold or die! Crucible of War is an easy and fast paced system with NO experience necessary. Roll lots of dice and shout, “Banzai!”

We are a mere 18 days away from CouncilCon26 and our game events are filling fast! Right now we are sitting at around 50...
08/24/2026

We are a mere 18 days away from CouncilCon26 and our game events are filling fast! Right now we are sitting at around 50% of event seats already taken so don't delay, get your badge now and secure those events you want to participate in!

Badges and event sign-ups can be found on our TableTop.Events site here --> https://tabletop.events/conventions/councilcon-2026

CouncilCon26 T-shirts are here! Get yours now —>
08/24/2026

CouncilCon26 T-shirts are here! Get yours now —>

Welcome to SWA CouncilCon26 merch

08/05/2026

Attending CouncilCon26? Want to stay in a hotel next door to proctors?

The Hotel room block discount rate expires on Monday 10th August!

Hotel room option: Hampton Inn, Schenectady, NY
450 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305 (steps away from Proctors)

Call: +15183774500

Room block name: CouncilCon

Room rate: $189/night (plus taxes/fees) and includes breakfast and one free parking spot per room

Direct booking link -->

We are super excited to announce that CouncilCon26 events are now LIVE for signups on our TableTop.Events site here --> ...
07/14/2026

We are super excited to announce that CouncilCon26 events are now LIVE for signups on our TableTop.Events site here --> https://tabletop.events/conventions/councilcon-2026..

You'll also need a badge to signup for events which can be purchased on that same page ....

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