Gather and Gaming online game event and household convention returns for spherical 3 Oct. 4 at Best and Bash

Adam Prudhomme
Editor

Gather and Game will as soon as once more try to carry households collectively via video gaming and visitor audio system Oct. 4 at Napanee’s Best and Bash Arena.

Organized by Scott Carpenter, who additionally goes by the identify Born Again Gamer, the convention goals to interact, educate and encourage.

“Growing up as a gamer myself, I saw both the positive and negative impact games can have on our lives,” mentioned Carpenter. “Now, as a parent and community member, I know firsthand the challenges of navigating screen time and technology as a family. This event is designed to show parents and kids how gaming, when approached with intentionality and care, can become a force for connection, learning, and fun.”

Special visitor speaker Brett Chapman returns to share suggestions and recommendation on the best way to join over gaming. As with earlier occasions, there may even be a gaming event for youths, that includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch.

“The draw rather than just the tournament will be the speaking and the resources that we’re going to make available,” mentioned Carpenter.

“From breakout sessions and an inspiring keynote speaker to resource tables, generous vendors, and our Mario Kart 8 Deluxe family tournament, there will be opportunities for every family to engage and grow together,” added Carpenter. “We expect 20–30 families (about 60 people) to attend—each eager to find hope, support, and practical ideas for building stronger relationships around screen time.”

Anyone can attain out to 613-561-8667 or scott@bornagaingamer.ca for extra particulars to take part, or sponsor the occasion. There can be house for distributors to arrange on the occasion.

Registration hyperlink at Those that register earlier will likely be given a duplicate of Know Thy Gamer, a Christian targeted dad or mum’s information that delves into the results video video games can have on youthful players.