This weekend saw the arrival of YellowknifeSA国际影视传媒檚 2021 Ptarmicon, a convention where like-minded members of all things nerdy come together to enjoy their passions.

The convention offered different areas to explore at the Multiplex, such as gaming stations, the LARPing (live action role-playing) area, as well as collector and artist booths.

Reigh Foster, organizer and president of Ptarmicon, was thrilled with all aspects of the event.

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Attendance for the event, according to Foster, exceeded expectations.

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The weekendSA国际影视传媒檚 highlights for Foster included playing a giant version of the board game Catan with new friends.

SA国际影视传媒淎nd getting to take a picture with a surprise Pikachu!SA国际影视传媒� she said.

Ptarmicon participants were invited to wear costumes of their own.

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Vendors also spoke highly of the event.

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Narlie Dapilos, a card collector at the convention, said, SA国际影视传媒淢y favourite thing about the event is just bringing together a group of people that enjoy similar things, whether that be trading cards, board games, magic or playing with some weapons over there.SA国际影视传媒�

It looks like gaming fans will have to wait until March for the next event.

SA国际影视传媒淲atch for our next weekend-long event in March, and our regular, free biweekly gaming event at Northern United Place Nov. 27,SA国际影视传媒� said Foster.