Swindon Wargamers Club to Host 25-Hour Charity Gameathon

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A group of dedicated gamers from the Swindon and District Wargamers Club will be putting on a 25-hour tabletop game marathon in October to raise money for Prospect Hospice and Combat Stress. The event, dubbed the "SAD Wargamers" 25-hour 'Gameathon', will take place at the Moredon Community Centre, where the club meets weekly to play role-playing tabletop games. Organiser Phil Wynne has high hopes for the event, citing the success of their previous 25-hour 'Gameathon' in 2016, which raised almost £3000 for charity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Swindon and District Wargamers Club is hosting a 25-hour charity gameathon in October to raise money for Prospect Hospice and Combat Stress.
  • The event will take place at the Moredon Community Centre, where the club meets weekly to play role-playing tabletop games.
  • The club has been running for 27 years and has a mix of different generations, with members ranging from early 20s to mid-70s.
  • The 'Gameathon' will feature games played all through the day and night, including a midnight quiz, and anyone can attend to donate to the charity.
  • The club aims to raise around £3000 in total, with the charity event taking place on Saturday, 25, the day when clocks go back an hour.
  • The SAD Wargamers have a strong sense of community, with good banter and a great atmosphere among members, and have organised re-enactments and war games with up to 400-500 figures on each side.
  • The club has a wide range of games, including figure games, card games, historical and sci-fi games, as well as running a sci-fi role play game.
  • The aftermath of the battle of Troy was a notable re-enactment, including a wooden horse and 20mm high war game figures.

Statistics:

  • The 'Gameathon' aims to raise around £3000 in total.
  • The Swindon and District Wargamers Club has been running for 27 years.
  • The club has a membership of 12-20 people, with a strong sense of community and a great atmosphere.
  • The event will take place at the Moredon Community Centre.

Sources:

  • Phil Wynne, organiser of the SAD Wargamers 25-hour 'Gameathon'.
  • Swindon and District Wargamers Club.