LEXICON! Gaming Convention

A project in Lexington, KY by Greg Franseth and Chris Grzywacz
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LEXICON is a fantastic gaming experience: for gamers, for fun, for you! 1000+ Game Library, Board Games, RPGs, CGS, Minis and more.
Backers: 90
Average Pledge Per Backer: $73

Funded: $6,558 of $5,000
Dates: Oct 16th -> Nov 18th (34 days)
Project By: Greg Franseth and Chris Grzywacz
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Latest News

Last Update before we're done

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
OK, this will be our last update before the campaign closes in less than three hours, so I'll keep it brief. If we can get over $7000, we will enhance all the prizes on our major tournaments. It's that simple. Thank you again to everybody for your... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2...One Day to Go!

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we have only one day to go.  Time to make sure your friends have backed the campaign! Seriously you guys are amazing.  With less than $200 to go, I feel it's pretty likely that we will hit Stretch Goal #1.  So let's announce Stretch Goal #2!... (Read More)

Backer Add-Ons Available ...less than two days to go!

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are amazing! Thanks to you, Lexicon is on track to be even bigger and better than we imagined. We all should be proud of what we're accomplishing. Since we have only a little more than a day to go, I thought I'd make sure everyone knew about... (Read More)

New Games and Stretch Goal 1

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning Lexiconers, um Lexiconvicts, wait no, Lexiconmen and women, no that's not it either.  Lexiconites? Sounds like a mineral. Lexiconions? Sounds like an alien race.  Lexicontestants?  Well, we will have prizes.  I don't know, what are... (Read More)

All the wonderful things happening at Lexicon!

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Ok, since we are on the homestretch, let me fill you in on all the things we are finalizing for Lexicon 2015.  These are things we are pretty sure are going to happen, so remember there is even more we're not telling you about yet! ARTEMIS - the... (Read More)

On the Home Stretch, only $800 to go

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I know, I know, it says $3600, but I have a check for $600 which I still need to put to the Kickstarter.  Soooo, that means we are just a few hundred dollars away from reaching our goal. Now is the time to nudge your friends who have not Kickstarted... (Read More)

Thanks to all our Out of State Lexiconers coming in 2015!

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Our Kickstarter is rolling right along. Surprising, we have had a lot of out of state participation. This is a very good sign our convention will be at least more Awesomer this year than last. We have several totally new events planned, including a... (Read More)

More Free Stuff!!! Get in on the Great Slayer of Dragons Level

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
OK Chris is doing that thing where he enjoys giving away stuff too much.  But, hey, good for you guys.  Here's the word from Chris: "If anyone starts the Great Slayer of Dragons level by Saturday, we will add a mystery small game pack of 2 to 3... (Read More)

Jack Vasel Memorial Fund

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted everyone to know that Lexicon is supporting the Jack Vasel Memorial Fund.  Lexicon has always taken supporting the community as part of our missions.  So we support Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Bluegrass as a way to give back to... (Read More)

Half way Home...Stretch Goals?

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Woohoo!  We are half way to our goal!  Looks pretty likely we'll be able to reach that $5000 mark, so I'll give everyone some hints on our early stretch goals... More food, more stuff for backers and the opportunity to embarrass Chris at the Friday... (Read More)

We're doing a cat video!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm very excited to report that we will be doing at least one cat video.  In case you didn't notice, folks who are not coming to the Con, but still want to support the event, can contribute $10 and receive in return a short video of me trying to... (Read More)

Web site is ready to go

October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Are you interested in knowing more about Lexicon?  Well, we finally have our 2015 Web site (www.lexicongaming.com) up and loaded with all the information you need including how to get your hotel rooms.  Reserve today! Please bear in mind that as we... (Read More)

Who should come to Lexicon?

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
So one of the great things about gaming is that there is something for everyone.  I remember when I was fresh out of college, I received two copies of this new game called Magic the Gathering from my friend back in North Carolina. I convinced my... (Read More)

Saving Money! 20%, 25%, 30%

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, thank you guys! We are only one weekend in and we are already 25% of the way to our goal.That is amazing! Now is the time to get your friends on board too. I'm not sure we've made it clear, but Kickstarter is the only way to get a full weekend... (Read More)

News from the Convention!

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Update: First of all I have a surprise I am working on that I just discovered. Contacting the publisher to become event host for a very cool event. I mentioned this to a couple of our volunteers last night while we were gaming and they stopped... (Read More)

Day 1: Wow! 15% of the way there in one day

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much!  We have 15% of the funds raised in only 1 day, that is totally awesome.  Looks like I might need to dust off those stretch goals sooner than I thought (everything from the Stay Puft Marshamallow Man to Gold, just Gold).... (Read More)

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