The GAME GARDEN is full of QUAILS!!!

Sonoma Con is honored to partner with Quailifornia Entertainment, who will be hosting our "Game Garden" in the Garden Hall building!

Quailifornia will be hosting learn-to-play experiences, demoing board games, and making sure that anyone who walks into the “Game Garden” will have a great time, and make amazing memories.

Quailifornia Entertainment

Warhorn

Dungeons and Dragons Learn-to-play,
and MEGA Dwarven Forge

Thomas D Gibson is leading the charge of Table-Top Role-Playing adventures for humans of all ages and experience levels.

*LEARN TO PLAY D&D*

All day one hour learn-to-play sessions throughout the convention. No need to sign-up! 

Click the link below to go to the Official Wizards of the Coast DNDBeyond site:

How to Play

Player Expectations:

  • Check the posted adventure for any information and/or special rules or announcements

  • We have an Open Door policy at our tables

  • Players are expected to show respect for everyone at the table

*MEGA DWARVENFORGE D&D EVENT*

We will be running a custom adventure using Dwarven Forge terrain

The adventure will run 4 times throughout the convention and will use pregenerated characters.For more info on Dwarven Forge follow the link below:

Dwarven Forge

Activities

  • Cosplay

    Cosplay

    Celebrate spooky season at Sonoma Con, whether it’s your favorite store-bought costume, or your hand-made masterpiece!

    Cosplay is highly encouraged, as is participation in our second annual cosplay parade/contest.

    We encourage participation from all levels between novice and master. Celebrate your favorite heroes, villains, and beloved characters across various shows, movies, games, and more!

    Here is a link to a clip of last year’s cosplay parade:
    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/r8gv0qqj81Y

    There is no cost to enter the cosplay contest or parade.

  • Learn to Play: TCGs

    Learn to Play: TCGs

    Learn to Play assorted Trading Card Games such as Magic: The Gathering, and Flesh and Blood.

    Trading card games offer players an imaginitive way to experience immersive fantasy worlds through the medium of rectangular cardboard.
    All you need is a positive attitude, and the willingness to learn a new game.

    Here is more information on Flesh and Blood:
    https://fabtcg.com/learn-to-play/


    Here is more information on Magic: The Gathering:
    https://magic.wizards.com/en/intro

    Here is more information on Sorcery: Contested Realm:
    https://sorcerytcg.com/how-to-play

    Supplies will be provided on-site, free of charge.

    We will also be hosting free novice tournaments in Finley Hall.

  • Paint and take

    We are proud to offer the opportunity to explore your artistic side, and the world of miniature painting!

    Model painting can have many steps for the newcomer: Picking models, picking paint, possible assembly, and getting all of the supplies and work space ready before you even get to your brush stroke.

    Let us get you right to the fun part with our Paint and Take area. We will have a wide selection of models ready to paint, with all the supplies to bring your imagination to life. And best of all, you get to keep your creation to take home to show family and friends.

    All supplies will be provided on site free of charge. No experience necessary but feel free to jump in even if you’re an experienced pro.

    Here is a video providing more information on miniature painting:

    http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcdsbwBroEmCplpQ_s3jSuxW8-1KQrsfT

    Supplies will be provided on-site, free of charge.