Lonely Hero Games

Glade Gaming Getaway

The Resort at Glade Springs • October 27th – 29th, 2023

A Halloween Themed Convention Loaded with Exciting Events!

Lonely Hero Games is proud to present the Glade Gaming Getaway. This Halloween themed gaming and pop culture convention offers an exciting lineup of events ranging from organized and open gaming, play-to-win games provided by Envoy, cosplay, a Fantasy Murder Mystery Dinner, live music, stand-up comedy, trivia show, Nerd Yoga, a silent disco, panels, cryptid workshop, art show, and Halloween Party!

The getaway also includes activities such as laser tag, bowling, escape rooms, and a trip through one of the nation’s top rated haunted attractions Fright Nights WV! The Resort at Glade Springs is located in Daniels, WV – the heart of beautiful southern West Virginia.

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Badges

VIP Badges are included with our Resort Packages.

Attendees not staying on a Resort Package can buy day badges at the rates below. Kids ages 6 and under do not require a badge. All persons ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

$45

Friday – Sunday

Full access to GGG Friday – Sunday.

Includes entry to:

  • Vendor Halls
  • Open Gaming Areas
  • Gaming Events
  • BEX Silent Disco
  • Trivia Show
  • Comedy Show
  • Halloween Party
  • Dragon’s Treasure Hunt
  • Trunk or Treat
  • Ghost Story Open Mic
  • Midnight Movies
  • Art Show
  • And More!

$75

VIP

Everything included with Friday – Sunday Badge PLUS:

  • Thursday evening Cocktail Party and Gaming (includes free charcuterie & one adult beverage or soda)
  • GGG T-Shirt
  • Early selection of Events

$15 – $25

One Day

All day access to GGG on the day of your choosing.

Includes entry to:

  • Vendor Halls
  • Open Gaming Areas
  • Gaming Events
  • BEX Silent Disco
  • Trivia Show (Friday)
  • Comedy Show (Friday)
  • Halloween Party (Friday)
  • Dragon’s Treasure Hunt (Saturday)
  • Midnight Movies (Fri & Sat)
  • Trunk or Treat (Sunday)
  • Ghost Story Open Mic (Saturday)
  • Art Show
  • And More!

Resort Packages

Stay on our exclusive Resort Package to truly bring your experience to life! Our host hotel The Resort at Glade Springs is one of WV’s premiere resorts offering an incredible lineup of activities, dining, and lodging. All packages include badge(s)!

PLEASE NOTE: In order for each guest to receive all the inclusions, you must select the appropriate number of guests for your room when booking. For this reason, any person staying in your room that will be participating in any of the included activities must be added as an Adult regardless of age. 3 Night Packages appear by default, but you can change your dates to see other options.

All-Inclusive at The Inn

Inn rooms are located in the same building as the convention halls and breakfast Rotunda. They offer two queen beds. The All-Inclusive package includes:

  • Lodging (up to 4 guests)
  • VIP Badges
  • Breakfast each morning
  • 1-Hour Bowling
  • Laser Tag
  • Escape Room
  • Fright Nights Entry
  • VIP Cocktail Party (Thursday)
  • Halloween Party (Friday)
  • Fantasy Murder Mystery Dinner (Saturday)

Bed, Badge, and Breakfast

For attendees who want to keep it simple. The Bed, Badge, and Breakfast package includes:

  • Lodging (up to 4 guests)
  • VIP Badges
  • Breakfast each morning

*Additional activities such as laser tag, bowling, escape rooms, Fright Nights, and Fantasy Murder Mystery Dinner can be added à la carte, but are expected to sell quickly.

All-Inclusive at The Executive Suites

The Executive Suites are located next to The Inn. They are a short 1-minute walk from all the fun. They include a king bed and sitting room with sleeper sofa. The All-Inclusive package includes:

  • Lodging (up to 4 guests)
  • VIP Badges
  • Breakfast each morning
  • 1-Hour Bowling
  • Laser Tag
  • Escape Room
  • Fright Nights Entry
  • VIP Cocktail Party (Thursday)
  • Halloween Party (Friday)
  • Fantasy Murder Mystery Dinner (Saturday)

Group Lodging

The Resort at Glade Springs offers lodging for groups up to 32 people. These accommodations offer multiple bedrooms, full kitchens, dining spaces, and living rooms. Please call Glade Springs reservations to inquire about these options at (855) 290-7543.

Package Pricing

One Night Packages check-in on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.
Two Night Packages check-in on Thursday or Friday.
Three Night Packages check-in on Thursday.

Pricing shown includes all taxes and fees! The price you see is the price you pay. Yay!

PLEASE NOTE: When booking, the displayed total may be slightly higher than what you see here. However, your card will only be charged the rates you see below. You can confirm the total amount you will be charged at check-in.

4 Guests
3 Guests
2 Guests
1 Guest
Two Night All-Inclusive at The Inn
$287 per person
$322 per person
$391 per person
$609 per person
Three Night All-Inclusive at The Inn
$369 per person
$417 per person
$514 per person
$819 per person
Two Night All-Inclusive Executive Suite
$270 per person
$299 per person
$358 per person
$542 per person
Three Night All-Inclusive Executive Suite
$344 per person
$384 per person
$464 per person
$718 per person
One Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast at The Inn
$118 per person
$135 per person
$170 per person
$278 per person
Two Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast at The Inn
$188 per person
$223 per person
$292 per person
$510 per person
Three Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast at The Inn
$244 per person
$292 per person
$389 per person
$694 per person
One Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast Executive Suite
$109 per person
$124 per person
$153 per person
$245 per person
Two Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast Executive Suite
$171 per person
$200 per person
$259 per person
$443 per person
Three Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast Executive Suite
$219 per person
$259 per person
$339 per person
$593 per person
Two Night All-Inclusive at The Inn
$287 per person for 4 guests
$322 per person for 3 guests
$391 per person for 2 guests
$609 per person for 1 guest
Three Night All-Inclusive at The Inn
$369 per person for 4 guests
$417 per person for 3 guests
$514 per person for 2 guests
$819 per person for 1 guest
Two Night All-Inclusive Executive Suite
$270 per person for 4 guests
$299 per person for 3 guests
$358 per person for 2 guests
$542 per person for 1 guest
Three Night All-Inclusive Executive Suite
$344 per person for 4 guests
$384 per person for 3 guests
$464 per person for 2 guests
$718 per person for 1 guest
One Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast at The Inn
$118 per person for 4 guests
$135 per person for 3 guests
$170 per person for 2 guests
$278 per person for 1 guest
Two Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast at The Inn
$188 per person for 4 guests
$223 per person for 3 guests
$292 per person for 2 guests
$510 per person for 1 guest
Three Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast at The Inn
$244 per person for 4 guests
$292 per person for 3 guests
$389 per person for 2 guests
$694 per person for 1 guest
One Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast Executive Suite
$109 per person for 4 guests
$124 per person for 3 guests
$153 per person for 2 guests
$245 per person for 1 guest
Two Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast Executive Suite
$171 per person for 4 guests
$200 per person for 3 guests
$259 per person for 2 guests
$443 per person for 1 guest
Three Night Bed, Badge, and Breakfast Executive Suite
$219 per person for 4 guests
$259 per person for 3 guests
$339 per person for 2 guests
$593 per person for 1 guest

Fantasy Murder Mystery Dinner

We are excited to partner with our friends from Board Game House to present an interactive murder mystery dinner unlike anything you’ve experienced before!

Join us Saturday evening for one of the most exciting events of the weekend! Guests who attend our Fantasy Murder Mystery Dinner will be treated to a three course meal worthy of all the Paladins, Sorcerers, Wizards, Rogues, Clerics, and Barbarians out there.

As the campaign is coming to a close, the party’s personal and character choices cause some tension. It looks like scheduling might not be the only campaign killer… Interact and investigate to see if you can find the murderer!

Fantasy attire is welcome but not required. View dinner menu on ticket page.

Two Seatings Saturday, October 28th – 6:00PM and 8:30PM

Tickets are included with our All-Inclusive Resort Packages listed above. $50 per person for Glade Gaming Getaway Attendees. (Badge and Ticket required to enter.) $65 per person for non-GGG Attendees. (Only your ticket is required to enter.)

Badges

Badges are included with our Resort Packages.

Badges

Badges are included with our Resort Packages.

Events & Activities

Below are some of the events and activities happening during the Glade Gaming Getaway weekend. Please note that most events are included with your badge, but some may require an additional fee.

For special events such as Stand-Up Comedy, The Halloween Party, and Murder Mystery Dinner – CLICK HERE.
For scheduled gaming events – CLICK HERE.
For activities such as laser tag, escape rooms, and bowling – CLICK HERE.

Gaming Events Glade Gaming Getaway WV Tabletop Convention

Gaming Events

Your GGG badge gives you access to our open gaming area, board game library, play-to-win games provided by Envoy, and organized gaming events. Full gaming schedule available now!

Sign up for gaming events here.

Non-Gaming Events, Activities, & Vendors

In addition to all of our gaming options, GGG offers a large selection of fun and interesting activities included with a badge. Attendees can enjoy shopping our vendor halls, stand-up comedy, Halloween Party, cryptid workshop, midnight movies, panels, a Silent Disco, Paint & Take, trivia, Dragon’s Egg and Treasure Hunt, kids’ Trunk-or-Treat, art show, and much more!

View Special Events here.

Halloween Party

We’re keeping things fun and spooky all weekend long and it starts with our fun-filled Halloween Party on Friday night. This event is available to all Friday attendees at no additional cost. Enter our fully Halloween themed party area that will feature a costume contest, live music, cash bar, dance floor, and a Halloween inspired party playlist with plenty of spooky visuals! Please note that this is an adult focused event. No person under the age of 18 may enter the Halloween Party without their legal guardian who must accompany them at all times.

View Special Events here.

Resort Activities

What truly makes GGG special is our host resort and the activities they offer. Attendees have the ability to play laser tag, hit the lanes for a round of bowling, challenge themselves at one of the two escape rooms, play 9 holes of disc golf, and more!

View Resort Activities here.

Fantasy Murder Mystery Dinner

Join us Saturday evening for one of the most exciting events of the weekend! Guests who attend our Fantasy Murder Mystery Dinner will be treated to a three course meal worthy of all the Paladins, Sorcerers, Wizards, Rogues, Clerics, and Barbarians out there. As the campaign is coming to a close, the party’s personal and character choices cause some tension. It looks like scheduling might not be the only campaign killer… Interact and investigate to see if you can find the murderer!

View Special Events here.

Fright Nights WV Haunted Attraction

A late October weekend getaway wouldn’t be complete without a few screams, right? Fright Nights WV is one of the region’s top rated haunted attractions and sits right here at The Resort at Glade Springs. Available both Friday and Saturday night, attendees won’t want to skip this terrorizing event!

View Resort Activities here.

Dragon Treasure Egg Hunt at Glade Gaming Getaway East Coast Board Game Convention WV

Dragon’s Egg and Treasure Hunt

Don’t miss the excitement and fun of our Dragon’s Egg and Treasure Hunt! Attendees can search the convention halls throughout the day Saturday for treasure, clues, and dragon eggs that will ultimately lead to a grand prize!

View Special Events here.

Cosplay

Cosplay is encouraged for attendees looking to embody their favorite character for the weekend. There will be a cosplay contest with multiple categories. We will announce details and rules for the contest soon.

Pop Culture Art Show

Art is major part of the gaming world and we welcome the opportunity to showcase many of the talented artists our community has to offer throughout the GGG weekend. We’re partnering with Beckley Art Center to hold a Pop Culture Art Show which will be displayed all over the event areas.

There is currently an open call for art which interested artists can submit to here.

Dining & Nightlife

The Rotunda Bar will offer light fare and great drinks right in the center of the action all weekend long. Additionally, you can head over to Bunkers Sports Bar for delicious cuisine and drinks in a fun, inviting atmosphere that stays open late! Small Talk Café offers sandwiches, salads, and great coffee for guests looking for something quick. Finally, for those in the mood for something upscale, Glade’s Grill offers a fine dining experience you will remember for years to come.

Glade Gaming Getaway Trunk or Treat WV

Trunk or Treat

On Sunday, October 29th our vendor halls will double as a Trunk or Treat experience for kids! Bring your little ones in costume and as you browse the main vendor hall and art vendor room, each vendor will be loaded with treats to pass out to your trick or treaters!

View Special Events here.

Spa, Pool, Golf, & More

If you or someone in your group is looking to unwind a bit more, overnight guests can take advantage of the resort’s amenities such as Spa Orange, the indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and fitness center. The golfer in your group can also enjoy a round on the renowned Cobb course or get loose on the driving range!

Grandview National Park at Glade Gaming Getaway East Coast Board Game Convention WV

New River Gorge National Park Mini Excursion

Did you know the New River Gorge, which is right up the road from the resort, is America’s newest National Park? Don’t miss your chance to explore the scenic views and overlooks at Grandview National Park while you’re in the area! We’re offering a shuttle to take you to and from the park on Saturday afternoon. Reserve your seat now!

View Special Events here.

Pokemon Go at Glade Gaming Getaway East Coast Board Game Convention WV

Pokémon GO Hotspot

The Resort at Glade Springs is a Pokémon GO Hotspot for the area with an active community of players. The resort grounds contain 8 PokeStops and 4 Gyms.

Special Guests

Enjoy special events and gaming with these amazing people from the board game community!

Grant Lyon

Comedian Grant Lyon Live at Glade Gaming Getaway East Coast Board Game Convention WV
We are excited to announce comedian Grant Lyon will be performing at Glade Gaming Getaway! Grant, a touring professional comedian from Comedy Central, Comic’s Unleashed, the SyFy Channel, and more, is also a huge board game lover! His comedy album Scheduled Fun Time hit number one on the comedy charts and has made him the featured artist of the month on multiple SiriusXM channels. He’s performed in 45 states and is recognizable from numerous national TV commercials. In addition, he makes silly review videos about good games with his series Grant’s Game Recs on TikTok and YouTube, and he’s the co-designer of the party game Curmudgeon, published by 25th Century Games. For the first time ever, Grant is putting his 17 years of standup comedy experience into a standup show all about board games. If you’re a gamer, these are jokes for you.

Catch Grant Lyon live on Friday, October 27th at 7pm at Glade Gaming Getaway.

Beneeta Kaur

Beneeta Kaur Board Game Content Creator at Glade Gaming Getaway East Coast Board Game Convention WV
Beneeta Kaur, a Maryland-based tabletop games content creator and marketing freelancer, enjoys playing board games on Twitch, discussing spicy food, and advocating for sunscreen. As a board game enthusiast and Twitch streamer, her goal is to foster an inclusive community and introduce people to the world of gaming. You can connect with her on Twitch, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok at @beneeta_k

You can learn and play a variety of super fun games with Beneeta throughout the weekend at Glade Gaming Getaway!

Register for gaming events!

Board Game House

Glade Gaming Getaway Special Guest Board Game House
Our friends from Board Game House will be at GGG all weekend playing games and bringing lot’s of extra fun to the event. They are hosting our Fantasy Murder Mystery Dinner on Saturday. Tickets are expected to sell quickly so get yours now!

Buy Dinner Tickets

Ash & Misty –
Queer Table Tops

Queer Tabletops at Glade Gaming Getaway East Coast Board Game Convention in WV
We are thrilled to welcome Ash & Misty of Queer Table Tops at Glade Gaming Getaway. They will present a panel titled Queering Gaming where attendees can learn about creating inclusive gaming spaces that are desirable to queer/trans folks, people of color, women, and neurodivergent individuals. They will also host a game or two throughout the weekend!

Register for gaming events!

The Outer Rim Praxeum Lightsaber School

Outer Rim Praxeum at Glade Gaming Getaway East Coast Pop Culture Convention in WV
Our friends from The Outer Rim Praxeum Lightsaber School will be joining the fun at Glade Gaming Getaway! They will be performing theatrical style blade matches, presenting a panel on Lightsaber Combat, as well as running Star Wars Cantina games such as Sabaac and Crown & Spike. May the force be with you!

Register for gaming events!

Chris Goodlet – The Charity Boardgamer

Glade Gaming Getaway Special Guest The Charity Boardgamer
Join the Charity Boardgamer, Chris Goodlet at GGG! Chris will be running games throughout the weekend as well as acting in our Fantasy Murder Mystery Dinner! Come play something with him!

Register for gaming events!

Vendors & Artists

The Glade Gaming Getaway will feature 3 days of shopping in two vendor areas. One large standard vendor area plus an additional vendor room specifically reserved for artists.

Vendor Hall Hours:
Friday: 12pm – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Glade Gaming Getaway Vendors

Standard Vendors

We are carefully curating our vendor hall to feature an ideal collection of retailers and creators to give attendees a great shopping experience. If your business is interested in vending at GGG please submit an application using the button below.

Glade Gaming Getaway Artists

Artists

This event would not be complete without giving creatives and artists a designated space to exhibit and sell their amazing work. In addition to entering our Art Show, artists can apply for one of our limited amount of spaces to show and sell their artwork at the getaway by using the button below.

Badges

Badges are included with our Resort Packages.

Badges

Badges are included with our Resort Packages.

Contact

Use the form below to reach out to us with any questions you may have. We also encourage you to follow Lonely Hero Games on Facebook and Instagram for updates and announcements about the event.

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The Resort at Glade Springs is located at 255 Resort Drive, Daniels, WV 25832