StarCon 2024
Gaming for all
Star Island, NH
We want to hear from you!
Join us for a unique gaming convention
Four days of playing games. No vendors or long lines, just tables full of friends you haven't met yet.
It’s like summer camp with tons of activities. You can raid a dungeon in the morning and kayak with harbor seals in the afternoon (IRL).
Home cooked meals and housing on an island are included in the price. No $14 convention hall chicken nuggets.
This convention is run by women and is designed for everyone. No boys club, no age limit.
Shoot the Moon hosts tabletop gaming events that are designed to maximize social connections across generations.
During our events, expert Croupiers (game masters) facilitate scheduled activities for those that want a guide and our game library is available for you to explore. We have classic board games, RPGs, mini games, and modern board games, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Our mission is to foster an inclusive gaming community that not only welcomes, but encourages people of all ages to join the table.
Intergenerational friendships have innumerable benefits, but it can be difficult to know how to start a conversation with someone substantially older or younger than you. In our experience, gathering around a table to battle zombies, explore space, or "Pass Go" is a perfect way to bridge that social divide!
The Co-Founders
Tina Morris & Rachel Bell
Tina and Rachel have been best friends since fourth grade.
Tina is a tabletop fanatic. After receiving Dominion (Rio Grande) for her birthday many moons ago, Tina was hooked and there was no coming back. Now her collection exceeds 130 board games and to her husband Josh’s chagrin, it expands on a consistent basis.
Rachel is an enthusiastic advocate for intergenerational programs and dismantling ageism. She grew up surrounded by caring elders (7 great grandparents and 4 grandparents!) and has spent her career working in aging services and related fields.
Shoot the Moon was born when they decided to combine their interests while making up an excuse to spend more time together.
Convention Details
About a month before arriving at StarCon, all registered attendees will receive a link to sign-up for specific games being hosted during the convention. At that time, a detailed agenda will be available here.
A simplified agenda for a typical StarCon-day can be seen below.
Time (EST) | Activity |
7-8am |
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8-9am | Breakfast |
9-12am |
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12:30-1:30pm | Lunch |
2-5:30pm |
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5:30-6:30pm | Happy Hour |
6:30-7:30pm | Dinner |
8-10pm |
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About Star Island
"... in the 1600’s it was the busiest fishing port on the East coast. In the 1800’s, artists, writers and intellectuals flocked to the Oceanic Hotel - one of the last of the original Grand Hotels. For the last 100 years, Star Island has offered an all-inclusive summer camp experience for families and hosted a wide variety of themed conferences and personal retreats."
To best learn about StarCon's amazing venue, we encourage you to visit the Star Island website. Here you can learn about:
For anyone new to Star Island, there are a few things you will want to be aware of.
Click here for a full list of island policies and procedures.
Convention Pricing
Star Island Room & Board includes:
Room Type | Room & Board Per Adult (age 18 to 100+) | Room & Board Per Child |
Single (one person in a room) | $939 | - |
Shared (a room shared with people you choose) | $703 | Age 0-5: Free Age 6-11: $324 Age 12-17: $469 |
If full room and board would preclude you and your family from attending, please review the island's financial grants information here.
StarCon Program Fee covers:
Adult (9th grader to 100+) | Child (8th grader or younger) |
$120 | $75 |
Potential additional costs
Example
Two adult people with one car that stay in a shared room will pay:
$72 (Parking)
+ $1406 (2 Shared Room & Board)
+ $240 (2 Adult Program Fees)
Total = $1718
Registration Policies
You belong at StarCon
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
We know that people from all walks of life enjoy gaming, but unfortunately not everyone always feels safe and welcome at gaming events. In particular, many women, people in the LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, older people, and people with disabilities have experienced exclusion and discrimination.
Shoot the Moon strives to build a supportive community with space at the table for everyone. In everything we do, we consider how our choices will impact others. Areas of focus include accessibility, real-time inclusivity, and community outreach. We will not tolerate harassment of any kind.
Please see Star Island's Safe Community Policies and Beloved Community Project for more information about its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Croupiers
Want to join our amazing team of Croupiers (game masters)?
Croupiers facilitate games for participants that would like a guided experience. StarCon, like all gaming conventions, relies on amazing individuals who run the 50+ hosted sessions throughout the convention. We are grateful for our fantastic Croupiers and recognize that StarCon wouldn't be possible without them! Make sure to indicate that you want to be a Croupier during the registration process.
Benefits of being a Croupier:
Question about being a Croupier:
Details coming soon!
StarCon 2024