As we head toward Ocean State Card Con on December 7, I just want to start with gratitude.
Every vendor who’s signed on, every volunteer who’s taught a game, every person who’s walked through our doors… you’ve helped this little Rhode Island project grow into something that feels like a real home for collectors, players, and makers.
We still have a few vendor tables open, and we’re looking for Learn to Play volunteers and participants — folks who want to share the joy of Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, One Piece, or whatever else brings people to the table. You can find all the links at oceanstatecardcon.com.
Ocean State Card Con isn’t built to chase trends. It’s built to connect people.
We care as much about who’s sitting across from you as what’s in your deck.
That means we spend time not only learning about card games, but staying current on what’s happening in our communities — supporting local artists, listening to small businesses, and paying attention when our neighbors are struggling.
That balance takes real work: finding space, keeping events affordable, juggling permits, crafting programming that feels fun and inclusive. Every idea, from the Learn to Play Zone to the craft tables, starts with a question: how can this bring more people in?
To keep growing with care, we’re putting together a small Advisory Board; a group of people who can offer perspective, advice, and accountability as we plan each event and the smaller community programs that happen between them.
This isn’t a corporate board. It’s a table of voices from people who see things from different angles:
We’ll meet every two months (virtual or in person) to swap ideas and share feedback.
It’s not about control; it’s about conversation and community wisdom.
If this sounds like you, or someone you know, fill out the interest form here: