SCHENECTADY — Whether it was amassing wealth for your Renaissance-era country, refighting the French and Indian War or having the last Federation starship standing after fierce battles, the Council of Five Nations Gaming Convention, which concluded a weekend run Sunday, had something for everybody.

Gamers of all types flocked to Proctors for the 31st annual convention, which is one of the oldest gaming conventions in the country. About 225 people attended the three-day event, according to Schenectady Wargamers Association President David Cheng.

“We offer a balance of different types of games — role-playing, miniature and board games. We have a general appeal to the gaming community,” Cheng said.

At one table, a group was acting out the French and Indian War by drawing cards and placing their troops strategically on the game board. The cards determined what happened to your troops — for example, getting lost in the forest or successfully completing a battle.

“I like doing the games where you do learn a little of history about what happened,” said 10-year-old Michael Rosenbloom of Niskayuna.

John Rigley, an officer and self-proclaimed “historic miniature czar” for the Schenectady Wargamers Association, said there is a lot of variety. Rigley said the number of scenarios for potential games is unlimited. People could have a battle between dwarves and elves, between the Spanish and French, or Romans versus the barbarians.

“You name it, I can find you somebody that plays that type of game,” he said.

Richard Fermeglia of Flushing was playing a game called “Successors: The Battles for Alexander’s Empire.” The premise of the game has the players trying to conquer territory and become the successor to Alexander the Great.

Fermeglia said he enjoys learning about the ancient time periods, especially the use of military techniques like amphibious operations. “It all begins in the ancient world,” he said.

Gaming is not just for men or for children. At another table, three women were playing a game where they had to build railroads across the United States. Control of key spurs — or tracks — of the railroad was important.

Jennifer Paperman of Niskayuna was playing “Robo Rally” — a game where players choose directional cards to control their “robot” game piece on a game board. “I enjoy everything about them —just the fact that I have to think,” she said.

Strategy is also key for Chris Nichols of Baldwinsville — as well as the social aspect. “It gives me a chance to be with my friends and have a good time and not spend any money,” he said.

Lisa Fitzpatrick of Troy explained the premise of a game called “Age of Renaissance,” where players controlled regions during the Renaissance and had to build up their economies. Fitzpatrick and her husband are both into games and enjoy meeting new people.

She said many gamers have grown up with this pastime.

“Some of these people literally started out when they were children and now they’re in their 30s or 40s,” she said.

There are tons of scenarios that people can dream up, whether it is doing battle in a James Bond-style adventure, heading into the Wild West or blasting into outer space with Star Wars or Star Trek.

A lot of the role-playing games are similar, Fitzpatrick said.

“Once you become a gamer, a lot of the rules are the same,” she said.

People came from far and wide to attend this event. Jason Gray of Sydney, Australia, said he had been in the United Kingdom and was flying back home when he decided to drop in. He ended up winning the Starfleet Battles tournament, which he described as kind of like chess where players move pieces representing starships across a game board.

“It’s a great strategic game,” he said, adding that it is so complex it probably takes three to six months to learn.

Candy and cans and bottles of cola could be seen at most tables. Many of these players had been playing for hours and used sweets and caffeine to maintain their alertness.

Mildred Cady of Albany was running a Dungeon’s & Dragon’s game. She does computer technical support for work, but likes acting and other creative endeavors. “It gives me an outlet,” she said.

The Schenectady Wargamers Association has game events on Saturday at the Studio of Bridge and Games at 1639 Eastern Parkway. For more information, visit www.swa-gaming.org.

Rigley said gaming is the perfect indoor activity for winter.

“Find yourself a nice soft chair, a warm spot and conquer the world,” he said.