Training for StarCon 2026 has begun! 🏋️‍♀️ Action economy? Broken ⚡ Cube‑shoving velocity? Illegal in three départements of Burgundy 🏰 At this rate, the next generation of gamers will be official StarCon Croupiers before they are out of diapers!

Another trivia warm-up question: Which Star Island cottage is believed to be haunted? Having fun with our trivia questions? Join us this summer for all kinds of fun and games! shootthemoongames.com/starcon/ #gamingconvention #tabletopgames #trivia #boardgames #starislandnh #portsmouthnh

🔥 You sit by the fire at StarCon 2026 🔥 It crackles ominously. A marshmallow launches itself into the void for reasons unknown. Do you… A) Declare the marshmallow a fallen hero and continue snacking B) Chase it into the darkness like a gremlin C) Blame the fire, Star Island, and possibly Joe

April showers bring May flowers 🌸 What do May flowers bring?? NO ONE KNOWS. SCIENCE IS UNCLEAR. But somehow they did bring— 🚨🌼✨ AN INVITE TO STARCON 2026 ✨🌼🚨 This is not a drill. I repeat - this is not a drill!

Thank you to NCAA Women’s & Men’s Basketball for another electric tournament! You know who else is throwing down in a different kind of bracket? StarCon’s Annual Azul Tournament. We may not have flashy t‑shirts or buzzer‑beaters… but we do have Championship homemade quilts and medals 🧵💙 🏆️

Time for a trivia warm-up question: In what year was Star Island featured on the TV Show “Ghost Hunters”? Having fun with our trivia questions? Join us this summer for all kinds of fun and games! shootthemoongames.com/starcon/ #gamingconvention #tabletopgames #trivia #boardgames #starislandnh

New Englanders on the first day of spring.... 🐻‍❄️ For the rest of us, let's meet this summer at StarCon to take a dip in Gosport Harbor! 🌞 #gamingconvention #starisland #polarbearplunge #summer2026 #portsmouthnh #spring #newengland

Spells, strategy, and a little island lore - maybe you'll even see Uncle Oscar's ghost or the Lady in White 👻 Expect magical games, haunted vibes, and just enough spoopy-ness to keep things fun for gamers of all ages. 🎲✨ 🔗 shootthemoongames.com/starcon/ #boardgames #tabletopgames #rpg

🚨 Last chance to get that worm!! 🪱 Register before March 15 to lock in our lowest program fee for StarCon 2026. Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot and get ready for all the games, chaos, and "Hexed" magic we have in store! #hexedandhaunted #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamingconvention #rpg

Bubbling cauldrons. Questionable ingredients. Big “this will probably be fine” energy. Join the rest of the quacks for "Hexed & Haunted" fun at StarCon 2026: shootthemoongames.com/starcon/ #quacks #tabletopgames #boardgames #gamingconvention #portsmouthnh #summer2026 #starislandnh

A very serious Valentine’s Day love potion 💘 Step 1: choose ingredients Step 2: ignore the rules Step 3: create love (probably) #gamingconvention #tabletopgames #littlealchemist #boardgames @czechgames.bsky.social #paxunplugged

Thinking about StarCon this summer, but not sure about the cost? We've got you 💙 We want StarCon to be a place where people of all ages can show up, play, and belong. If a little support would help make that possible for you, this grant is for you. starisland.org/programleade...

Looking for a new place to game 🎲? Like island vacations 🏝️? Why not do both at StarCon 2026? Just watch out for ghosts 👻 #HexedAndHanuted #HauntedIsland #GhostHunters #BoardGameConvention shootthemoongames.com/starcon/

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Step beyond the tavern’s glow to complete your quest and reap what only the brave may claim…. We’re super excited to be hosting a themed social hour on Tuesday night of StarCon. There will be snacks and games and all kinds of fun shenanigans! 📢 Huge shoutout to Will for helping us plan it!!

I think that seagull just winked at me #bobsburgers #starislandnh #summer #portsmouthnh #gamingconvention

Did someone say games?? We’re so excited to be partnering with @diversionsgames in Portsmouth, NH again! All StarCon attendees will get a discount at this great local store. Thanks Diversions! 😄 #buylocal #tabletopgaming #boardgames #gamingconvention

Rocking chair, ocean air, and a Lime Ricky in hand—come live the porch life with us this summer at the Oceanic Hotel #starislandnh #gamingconvention #summer #porchlife www.shootthemoongames.com/starcon

Absolutely no one: Me: I just laid 14 eggs, bribed a hawk with a rat, and now I control the wetlands. BOW BEFORE MY AVIAN EMPIRE 👑 #wingspan #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamingconvention

No better way to spark a new friendship than stealing the exact tile they need 😅 #Azul #tabletopgaming #gamingconvention #boardgames

👻 When your Star Island side quest goes off the rails because the ghosts keep rolling nat 20s on their spook checks. #GhostsGotGame #rpg #gamingconvention #tabletopgames

It’s #OlderAmericansMonth and we decided to celebrate by pushing back on some of the age bias we see in the #tabletopgames industry. Check out the article here: bit.ly/4jFESfc #boardgames #aging #ageism #inclusivity #rpg #gamingconvention

WOAH. It’s May. 😱 Register for StarCon now before the final price increase! See you in 87 days 🗓️ www.shootthemoongames.com/starcon #gamingconvention #tabletopgames #boardgames #rpg #summer #portsmouthnh

Since our inaugural con, our beloved Croupier @therealmnotle has been hosting an Azul tournament 🏆@nextmoveofficial.bsky.social In 2023, Danny won a lovely homemade medal. In 2024, Joe won a medal and a copy of Azul. In 2025, our winner will walk away with a beautiful grandma-made quilt!

Hey nerds, got another one for you: Which city inspired the property names in the original Monopoly game? Having fun with nerd trivia? Join us this summer for all kinds of fun and games! buff.ly/LeVh2nW #boardgames #rpg #trivia #tabletopgames #gamingconvention #starisland

New Englanders on March 20 are like…. Summer IS coming though! Why not register for StarCon now and lock in your vacation plans? 😋 buff.ly/LeVh2nW #tabletopgames #newengland #boardgames #starisland #portsmouthnh #gamingconvention #spring

Alright time for our next nerd trivia warm up question: Which classic character was originally known as “Jumpman” before starring in his own game? buff.ly/ecp0OPH #nerdtrivia #boardgames #gamingconvention #starisland #tabletopgames

Big complicated games that come with a textbook of rules are fun, but sometimes you just want to Slamwich 🤣 #nojudgement Play any way you want at StarCon this summer with people who get you: buff.ly/LeVh2nW #tabletopgames #gamingconvention #starisland #portsmouthnh #boardgames

Looking for an excuse to tell people about your cool summer plans? The talented and wonderful Arielle Sebestyen has designed another great logo for us that we put on shirts and stuff! Shirts: buff.ly/mGfxa26 Other stuff: buff.ly/86GHSJ1

Registration alert: The first StarCon early bird discount ends on March 16. Save $40 by registering right now! Think of the new game you could buy with that money guys!!! #gamingconvention #boardgames #tabletopgames #rpg #portsmouthnh https://buff.ly/41DTKoh

This Valentine’s Day, the crafting members of our guild would like to share something close to our ❤️. “The Foundry” will be a new keynote series at StarCon focused on innovative ideas in #tabletopgaming, such as #accessibility, #ageinclusion, #gamedesign, and more! #gamingconvention #portsmouthnh

More #nerdtrivia practice! Your team might benefit from having someone that was around in the 1960’s for this one :) #classicgames #boardgames #gamingconvention #tabletopgames https://buff.ly/41DTKoh

A peaceful evening on Star Island ✨ What an idyllic place to unplug and play some games! Maybe a good setting to inspire a new homebrew campaign? #tabletopgames #rpg #boardgames #portsmouthnh #gamingconvention #dnd https://buff.ly/41DTKoh

StarCon 2025 registration is open!! If you have any difficulty with the price, please don’t hesitate to apply for financial aid and check out our other discounts. The total includes the ferry to and from the island, your hotel, all meals, and all activities. https://buff.ly/41DTKoh

Here’s some #nerdtrivia practice for you! StarCon Nerd Trivia night is a fun tradition where you can bond with a team of new friends. Questions span the decades so an age-diverse team may help you win :) #trivia #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamingconvention #nerds

A picture says 1,000 words, but I think this is probably enough to give you the idea….?😊 StarCon 2025 registration opens today! Who’s going to be first to sign up?? https://buff.ly/3Cb2nfx #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamingconvention #rpg #portsmouthnh #summeractivities

On the 12th day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me…(at least) TWELVE hours of Axis & Allies with Wes … Being a croupier at StarCon means getting a chance to share that game you love with an enthusiastic group ready to learn. Come find your people! buff.ly/3OXAuKU

On the 11th day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me…ELEVEN book genres 📚 … Back by popular demand, our ‘Blind Date with a Book’ event will have a wider range of genres and reading levels this year for all to enjoy! buff.ly/3OXAuKU #tabletopgames #gamingconvention

On the 10th day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me…TEN (ten) bring a friend 💰 … Star Island’s incredible discount is back: get 10% off room & board for each new person you bring (they get 10% off too). Bring 10 for free accommodations! https://buff.ly/3VOaGo0

On the 9th day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me…NINE Isles of Shoal … StarCon gets its name from Star Island, our incredible venue off the coast of NH where (in addition to games) there is swimming, kayaking, ghost tours, camp fires and more! buff.ly/3OXAuKU #tabletopgames

On the 8th day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me…EIGHT new open play games … This year’s theme is ‘Transportation: Games that Go’ and we have a few new on-theme games that you can borrow any time during the con or lead as a croupier! buff.ly/3OXAuKU #boardgames

On the 7th day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me…SEVEN days of gaming 🎲 … That’s right! Next year we’ll have a full week option (in addition to the four day option) so you can soak up a whole week of Star Island, gaming, and great friends. https://buff.ly/3OXAuKU

On the 6th day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me...SIX nerd trivia topics 🤓 ... Next year at StarCon, we're bringing back our popular "Nerd Trivia" event with a new question category. Study up...or I guess just read, watch, and play all your nerdy things! https://buff.ly/41DTKoh

On the 5th day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me....FIVE generations of gamers!! ... StarCon invites people of all ages to join the (game) table. Last year, our attendees spanned 5 generations! https://buff.ly/41DTKoh #boardgames #tabletopgames #gamingconvention #intergenerational

On the 4th day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me...FOUR days of gaming 🎲 -- No vendors, long lines, or mad scramble for sign-ups at 8am. Just four relaxing days filled with playing as many games as you want with great people. https://buff.ly/41DTKoh #tabletopgames #gamingconvention

On the 3rd day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me…a THREE (+) child discount 👶 … StarCon is proud to be intergenerational, so next year if you have 3+ young kids, you just pay the program fee for the first two (includes morning child care!) buff.ly/4gfWQDd #boardgames

On the 2nd day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me…TWO ice cream socials 🍦 … Next year, there will be an extra chance to build your own sundae and enjoy it on the front porch with fellow gamers. Yum! buff.ly/3Zuc40h #tabletopgaming #boardgames #rpg #gamingconvention

On the 1st day of [whateverwinterholiday], StarCon gave to me….an early bird programming fee 🐦 … Registration opens Jan. 15! Register before March 15 for our early bird discount. Details: buff.ly/3Zuc40h #boardgames #gamingconvention #tabletopgames #rpg #dnd

We had a blast play testing 50+ games at #paxunplugged this past weekend and learning about accessible game design! #boardgames #tabletopgames #rpg

Looking for all the wonderful nerds on here who are promoting inclusivity in the gaming world: - Gaming conventions - Board games - TTRPGs - Nerd trivia - Escape rooms - Intergenerational programs - Universal design, disability-inclusive - Aging and Anti-Ageism - LGBTQ+ friendly #promosky