Large-scale gaming events draw enthusiasts to campus

Published 04.11.2022

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WOGA's Zack T. Thompson is a picture of concentration at the club's event. Thompson, of Hustontown, is enrolled in software development and information management.Super Smash Bros. attracts former and current students, as well as alumni, all united in a common passion.Colorful dice reflect the variety of the gaming experience, whether online or on a tabletop.Jammin' at the JamboreeBack-to-back weekends brought two Field House events that spotlighted Penn College's vibrant gaming community – and the student organizations that have grown up around it. On Sunday, April 3, the Wildcat Online Gaming Association sponsored "Disconnect: Your Pro Controller," a tri-state Super Smash Bros. tournament that was open to all skill levels and offered several cash prizes. The following Saturday (April 9) brought a 12-hour Gamers' Jamboree and Game Jam, organized by the Gamers' Guild and the Wildcat Games Studio.
Photos by Frank T. Kocsis III, student photographer