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GameStorm is a fan-run not-for-profit annual gaming convention held in the spring in the Portland, Oregon metro area.
History
GameStorm started in 1998 as a fan-run event at the Clackamas, Oregon Denney's Convention Center. The GameStorm group often provides gaming programming at OryCon and other conventions in the Pacific Northwest as well, and has an extensive game library. GameStorm also hosts panel discussions about games and gaming-related topics, provides space for designers to play-test new products, and cross-promotes for other area conventions.
GameStorm provides a number of different activities for gaming fandom:
Panel discussion topics, often with gaming industry professionals
Role-playing games (RPG)
Live action role-playing games (LARP)
Miniature figure (gaming)
Collectible card games (CGG)
Board games
Video console gaming
GameStorm, like OryCon, is run entirely by fans, with no paid staff, and is sponsored by Oregon Science Fiction Conventions, Inc. (OSFCI), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation.
Upcoming GameStorm Convention
GameStorm 25 will be March 20-23, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, Lloyd Center.
Past Guests of Honor
Peter Adkison
Vincent Baker
Matt Branstad
Jason Bulmahn
Andy Collins
Monte Cook
David Coronado
James Ernest
Jacob Fryxelius
Richard Garfield
Andrew Hackard
Rob Heinsoo
Reiner Knizia
Robin Laws
Tom Lehmann
Steve Long
Rick Loomis
Andy and Kristen Looney
Michelle McNeill
Sam Mitschke
Mike Mulvihill
Brian Poel
Michael Stackpole
Lisa Steenson
Jay Tummelson
External links
GameStorm.org website
