VoNCon announces new venue for Saturday gaming sessions
VoNCon is set to roll the dice on an exciting new chapter, announcing the move of its Saturday gaming sessions to the larger and more versatile Bryncoch Community Centre.
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Combating loneliness through play
At VoNCon, we believe in the power of play to bring people together. Discover how tabletop gaming provides a welcoming environment to build friendships, share experiences, and combat feelings of isolation and loneliness.
What makes a game a game? (Part 1)
In the first of a series of posts exploring "what makes a game a game", Max Gawryla discusses why people often disagree using his own three pillars of gaming.
Why your brain hates uncertainty
Sophie Gawryla, Trustee and Demogod at VoNCon, explores the difficult relationship we have with uncertainty, and how board games can be the perfect antidote.
The magic of coming together to game
Max Gawryla, Trustee and Demogod at VoNCon, discusses the magic of gaming: what is the magic circle and why does it draw people in?
Fostering friendships through gaming
Sophie Gawryla, Trustee and Demogod at VoNCon, explores how board games create space for real connections and how coming together in social spaces can positively impact both physical and mental health.
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