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Convention and Trade Show Schedule
This is a schedule of the game conventions that we know about, some of which we plan to attend. We are more than happy to help you promote your convention. If you'd like to add your con to our list, use our handy convention registry form.
We can also provide support to GMs who run SJ Games events at conventions and other types of convention support, such as GMs to run SJ Games events! Send mail to conventions@sjgames.com and let us know how we can help.
You can download these posters to publicize your games and help you find new players at conventions (or stores, or schools)!
We also need volunteers to help us at conventions.
![[SJG Attended]](img/conpyr2.gif) Conventions listed with this pyramid symbol will have an SJ Games staffer in attendance. (For a list of JUST those conventions we'll be attending, click here.) If you would like a Steve Jackson Games staffer at your event, please read our guidelines for requesting a guest for your convention.
Caution and Disclaimer: SJ Games provides this page as a public service. The information has been provided by the conventions themselves. We cannot be responsible for errors, changes of plans, hoaxes, or Acts of God. Or the other side, for that matter. If you plan to attend, please contact the convention and verify things for yourself ahead of time!
May 24-27: Phoenix Comicon - Phoenix, AZ
Location: 100 N. Third St., Phoenix, AZ 85004-2231
The signature Pop-Culture event of the southwest.
Contact Person: Chris Hartwig, Director of Gaming
May 25-27: TimeGate - Atlanta, GA
Location: Holiday Inn Select-Atlanta, 4386 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30341
TimeGate is focused on two TV shows:Stargate and Dr. Who. However, there are many other elements of the con, including tabletop gaming. The con will have RPGs, board games, card games and dice games.
Contact Person: Ted Skirvin
For more info, contact: 556 Wilshire Avenue,Marietta, GA 30062
SJ Games Staff Attending: Robert Hood
May 25-27: CONduit 22: Time Lords of CONduit - Salt Lake City, Utah
Location: Radisson Hotel, 215 West South Temple
CONduit is the longest-running and largest general sicence fiction, fantasy, and horror convention in Utah.The convention is held every year in May.
Contact Person: Dennis Lundstrom
For more info, contact: PO Box 271535, Salt Lake City, UT Utah
May 25-28: World Steam Expo - Dearborn , Michigan
Location: Hyatt Regency , Hyatt Regency Dr., Dearborn, MI 48126
In 2010, we presented you a show 120 years in the making, and in 2011 we produced one of the largest Steampunk experiences in the world. Now we return in 2012 to bring you an event beyond the scope of your imaginations! Join us once again this next Memorial Day Weekend for high adventure and exploration galore! From elaborate events to a vendor's hall that is beyond compare, we will bring the wonders of the world here, all for your enjoyment and entertainment. We look forward to meeting you, and your expectations.
Contact Person: Jennifer Toby
For more info, contact: 3007 Carly Ct,Auburn Hills, MI 48326
May 25-27: Forge - Gaming & Comics Convention - Lexington, KY
Location: 401 West High Street
A really quick synopsis of what Forge is: * It's a Gaming and Comics convention! * It will be held in Lexington, KY on May 25-27, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency connected to Rupp Arena, the Convention Center and Lexington Complex shops. * The vendor hall will be FREE to the public! * We will have various games to play: RPG, CCG, LARP, boardgames, etc. * Gaming attendees can gain "experience points" that lead to perks. These points will stay with them from year to year. * Forge has an ingrained storyline that gamers can affect through various sanctioned events.
Contact Person: Jon Nicholas
For more info, contact: U.P.A. L.L.C.,140 Sioux Trail,Frankfort, KY 40601
May 25-28: MisCon 26 - Missoula, Montana
Location: Ruby's Inn and Convention Center, 4825 N. Reserve St., Missoula, MT 59808
MisCon is a full-spectrum science fiction/fantasy/horror convention with a strong gaming emphasis. We are an intimate convention and are very family-friendly.
Contact Person: CthulhuBob Lovely
For more info, contact: MisCon 26,PO Box 7721,Missoula, MT 59807
May 25-27: UltimaCon - New Orleans, LA
Location: Sheraton New Orleans, 500 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
UltimaCon is an Anime, Gaming and LARPing Convention that seeks to cater to a variety of interests such as Japanese culture and animation, video gaming, tabletop miniatures and collectible card gaming, Live-Action-Roleplaying, and other intertwining interests. We are a group run by extremely dedicated, talented, innovative and capable volunteers seeking to provide a multitude of exhibitions, events, interactive panels, discussion and educational panels, and guests to the fans of these interests. We will continue to strive to provide the best convention experience possible. Memorial Day Weekend (May 25ththrough the 27th) of 2012 will be UltimaCon’s premiere event, held at the exquisite Sheraton New Orleans, located on Canel St, adjacent to the historical French Quarter. We plan to feature such events as cosplay (costume + play) contests consisting of skits and walk-ons, a live concert from one or more bands, two different styled dances along with a formal ballroom dance, exhibitio
Contact Person: Angelyn O'Brien
For more info, contact: Club Bishi, LLC,P.O. Box 210921 ,Dallas, Tx 75211
May 25-27: Comicpalooza 2012 - Houston, Texas
Location: George R. Brown convention center
Contact Person: George Comits
For more info, contact: Games at Comicpalooza,1600 Eldridge Parkway #403,Houston, TX 77077
May 25-27: Alabama Phoenix Festival - Birmingham, AL
Location: Cahaba Grand Conference Center, 3660 Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243, , and , , Hilton Birmingham Perimeter
Alabama Phoenix Festival is a multi-genre convention with a theme of creativity and imagination. We have programming including Sci-fi, Fantasy, Comics, Gaming, Science, Art, Horror and more.
Contact Person: Steve Charleson
For more info, contact: P.O. Box 359,Helena, AL 35080
May 25-28: Kublacon - Burlingame, CA
Location: 1333 Bayshore Highway
Four Days of Gaming in the Bay Area. KublaCon is the place to be for tabletop, miniatures, LARPS, wargames, CCGs, and CBMGs gaming over the Memorial Day Weekend. KublaCon also, features seminars, contests, a games library, a dealers' room, an auction and two flea markets!
Contact Person: Japji Khalsa
For more info, contact: Khalsa Brain Games, PO Box 170436, San Francisco, CA 94117
May 25-28: Strategicon's Gamex 2012 - Los Angeles, CA
Location: Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, 6101 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90045
Our conventions offer the chance to play, watch and buy a variety of board games, card games, miniatures, roleplaying, collectables, and computer games. Guest of Honor Richard Borg and special guest Tom Jolly.
Contact Person: Eric Aldrich
For more info, contact: P.O. Box 92103, Long Beach, CA 90809
May 26: HickoryCon - Hickory, NC
Location: Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC
Hickory Con Spring 2012 is just around the corner! This will be the 13th installment in what has become a very successful show. Our last Fall show brought in over 500+ paid admissions (which does not count gaming tournament attendees, dealers, comps, and kids 8 and under)!
Contact Person: Eddie Price
For more info, contact: Hickory Metro Convention Center,1960 13th Ave Dr. SE,Hickory, NC 28602
May 30-June 4: Origins Game Fair - Columbus, Ohio
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Contact Person: Joby Miller
June 1-3: ConCarolinas 2012 - Charlotte, North Carolina
Location: University Place Hilton, Charlotte, NC
ConCarolinas is a general multi-genre multi-media convention. We called ourselves a sci-fi convention but in truth we cover all speculative fiction - science fiction, fantasy and horror. It hosts a variety of fandom related events and guests
Contact Person: James M Doster
For more info, contact: ConCarolinas,PO BOX 26336,CHARLOTTE, NC 28221-6336
June 1-3: CaliFur 8 - Irvine, CA
Location: Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612, (949)553-0100
Fan convention of gentlefurs (this is an 18 y/o plus con)with a gaming lounge for relaxation and fun over dice and card games. New this year: Role playing games and psuedo Dungeons games for those being deprived of their usual weekend fix! Much Munchkining, SPANC, and GreedQuest, and introducing GURPS, Zombie Dice 2 and Axe Cop this year! Masquerade and panels and all the usual fen stuff, too.
Contact Person: Heide Nichols
For more info, contact: Califur 8 Gaming Lounge,c/o Heide Nichols MiB#1222,709 Barris Dr.,Fullerton, CA 92832,
June 1-3: NordCon - Hamburg, Germany
Location: Schule beim Pachthof, Beim Pachthof 15, 22111 Hamburg
The NordCon is Germany's largest independent convention for fantasy games and literature. There will be pen'n'paper, workshops for rpg-theorie, larp, music,...
Contact Person: Carsten Praefcke
For more info, contact: 2011@nordcon.de
June 1-3: PrairieCon XXXIII - Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Location: Assiniboine Community College
PrairieCon is Manitoba's largest and longest running games convention. We feature a wide variety of games for all ages, as well as a charity auction and a growing number of workshops.
Contact Person: Alexis Braun
For more info, contact: PrairieCon c/o Alexis Braun,83 Clement Drive,Brandon, MB,R7B 0X1
June 2: Gelatinous Dudes Game Day and Munchkin Tournament - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Location: Dartmouth Sportsplex, Dartmouth, NS B3A 1M2
The Gelatinous Dudes are having another fun-filled day of board games, tabletop games, card games and role playing games on June 2. This game day will also feature a MUNCHKIN TOURNAMENT (with great prizes for the top finishers!). Spots will be limited in the Munchkin tournament. Registration for tournament will begin when doors open. No extra fee to play in tournament. Tournament starts at 1 pm. $5 at the door. Proceeds go to Adsum House for Women and Children. Do YOU have what it takes to be a supreme Munchkin!?
Contact Person: Terry Murray
For more info, contact: 103-287 Lacewood Drive, Unit 221,Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3M 3Y7
June 7-10: North Texas RPG Con (NTRPG con) - Bedford, Texas
Location: The Con will be held at the Holiday Inn Bedford DFW Airport Area West: 3005 West Airport Freeway, Bedford, TX 76021 (www.holida
Welcome to the North Texas RPG Convention! The NTRPG Con focuses on old-school Dungeons & Dragons gaming (OD&D, 1E, 2E, or Basic/Expert) as well as any pre-1999 type of RPG produced by the classic gaming companies of the 70s and 80s (TSR, Chaosium, SJG, FGU, FASA, GDW, etc). We also support retro-clone or simulacrum type gaming that copies the old style of RPGs (Swords & Wizardry, Labyrinth Lord, and others).
Contact Person: Mike Badolato
For more info, contact: Michael Badolato/NTRPG con,1303 Oakridge Drive,Euless, TX 76040
June 8-10: Rapier 2012 - Jacksonville, Florida
Location: Jacksonville Clarion Hotel at the Jacksonville International Airport
"A Friendly Little Game Convention". Rapier is a board, miniatures, and role-playing convention. We work very hard to keep costs down and pride ourselves on being the longest running low-cost convention of our size in the region. This year we will have a theme of the Apocalypse, with it being 2012 and all.
Contact Person: Joseph Tremain
For more info, contact: 2342 Indian Springs Dr.,Jacksonville, Florida 32246
June 8-10: AnimeNEXT - Somerset, NJ
Location: Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive , Somerset, NJ 08873-4164
One of the largest Anime conventions in the norhteast returns and will have a huge library of games in the growing tabletop area to borrow, including all of the Munchkin series, dice games, Frag and SPANC.
Contact Person: AnimeNEXT
June 9: Underground Con - Calgary, AB
Location: Inglewood Community Hall
Underground Con is Calgary’s Premiere Grassroots Gaming Convention. Taking place over one day, we offer a variety of board games and rpgs for those that want to try something new! The prime focus of the convention is fun--if you want it, this is the place to have it.
Contact Person: Craig Brideau
For more info, contact: Craig Brideau,Regards to Underground Con,1505-80 Point McKay Cres NW,Calgary, AB, T3B 4W4
June 15-17: Denver Comic Con - Denver, Colorado
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver Colorado
Denver Comic Con and Literary Conference is excited to announce a legion of celebrity guests, renowned comic book talent, gaming, cosplay and costuming and international exhibitors for the Mile High City’s first full scale comic and pop culture convention!
Contact Person: Denver Comic Con Staff
For more info, contact: 2701 Lawrence St.,Studio 2,Denver CO 80205
June 15-17: Too Many Games - Oaks, PA
Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Too Many Games is a event that has been running for 9 years in the south eastern PA area. We encompass all aspects of gaming. We have panels, tournaments, concerts, guests, and a huge marketplace.
Contact Person: paul
For more info, contact: 225 green valley way,chalfont pa 18914
June 21-24: Another Game Con 2012 (AnCon2012) - Hudson, OH
Location: Clarion Inn and Conference Center, 240 East Hines Hill Road, Hudson, OH 44236
AnCon 2012 is a convention now entering into it's 5th year. Gaming is the primary activity, with board games, card games, computer games, RPGs, miniatures and live action games all on our schedule.
Contact Person: Rob Lorentz
For more info, contact: Rob Lorentz,2708 Klusner Ave,Cleveland, OH 44134
June 21-24: PortConMaine - South Portland, Maine
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Portland, ME, 363 Maine Mall Road, Portland, Maine, United States 04106
Join us for a celebration of geek culture interests including anime, gaming, science fiction, costuming, fantasy, comics, video gaming, boffer combat, steampunk, and more! Come to enjoy your current favorite fandom and learn something new about another! PortConMaine is Maine's first, longest running, and largest convention celebrating the hobbies that enrich our lives. Meet old and new friends and join the community-- let's celebrate the interests we enjoy together!
Contact Person: Eric Taylor
For more info, contact: 145 Hartland Ave.,Apt. #101,Pittsfield, Maine 04967
June 21-24: WyrdCon - Costa Mesa, CA
Location: Hilton Orange County, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
WyrdCon is the largest Live Action Role Playing (LARP) convention on the west coast! It includes LARP, ARG, RPGs, Live Simulations, Interactive Theater, and Transmedia events. There are many different LARP events ongoing from classic medieval theme to Firefly events. And with dozens of panels ranging from making your own boffer weapons to brewing your own mead, WyrdCon has something for everyone. We’ve had special guests from all different genres and walks of life, check us out! :)
Contact Person: Jenann Elias
June 22-24: Conflagration 2012 - Tempe, Arizona
Location: Tempe Mission Palms Resort, 60 East Fifth Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281
Conflagration is coming to consume the valley with some of the Southwest’s best entertainers. Tempe Mission Palms will be invaded with gaming groups running all your favorite board games, card games, RPGs, LARPs, and miniature war games. Sit on game design panels with our awesome Arizona and Industry Guests of Honor. Clean out your gaming closet and make some money at the used game auction on Sunday.
Contact Person: Jason Youngdale
For more info, contact: 20748 N. Carmen Ave.,Maricopa, AZ 85139
June 22-25: Arcon - Oslo, Oslo
Location: Sogn videregående skole
ARCON is a conventions for fans of games from throughout Norway. The convention is yearly event which attracts hundreds of imaginative and creative people to play boardgames, role-playing games, wargames, watch movies, participate in panels, exchange ideas, and have a good time.
Contact Person: Rasmus Durban Jahr
For more info, contact: Foreningen Arcon,c/o Hyperion - N4F,Akersbakken 12,0172 Oslo
June 22-24: Q-con 19 - Belfast, Antrim
Location: Queen's University Belfast, Students' Union
The annual Gaming & Anime Convention hosted by QUB Dragonslayers, the Queen’s University Belfast Gaming and Anime Society.
Contact Person: Jonathan Glover
June 22-24: DieCon 12 - Collinsville, IL
Location: Gateway Center Collinsville, IL 62234
All forms of Adventure Gaming is offered at DieCon. Board games, Miniature games, Role-Playing Games and TCGs. DieCon features over 230 gaming events each year.
Contact Person: Jon Bancroft
For more info, contact: DieCon 12,PO Box 27,Collinsville, IL 62234,
June 22-24: ConTemporal 2012 - Chapel Hill, NC
Location: Sheraton Chapel Hill Hotel:, One Europa Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
ConTemporal is a science fiction convention established in 2011 with the purpose of bringing fans new and old together to celebrate science fiction in all its forms: literature, television, movies, comics, etc. ConTemporal is planting its roots in Steampunk, but by no means will it be a Steampunk-only convention.
Contact Person: Markell Lynch
For more info, contact: ConTemporal,PO Box 5022,Cary, NC 27511
June 29-July 1: Fandomfest - Louisville , Kentucky
Location: The Galt Houst in downtown Louisville Kentucky
Consisting of MID AMERICA COMICCON, FANDOMFEST AND FRIGHT NIGHT HORROR WEEKEND AND FILM FESTIVAL, Fandomfest is one of the Largest Multi-Genre Conventions in the region. Whether you are a fan of Movies, Comic Books, Gaming, Horror, Anime, Monster Classics, Collecting Autographs to Books, Filmmaking, Literary, Arts, Makeup, Cosplay and much more then Welcome to the NEW World of Fandom. Where all things POP Culture Collide!
Contact Person: Matt McCloud
For more info, contact: 4621 Outer Loop #310,Louisville, Ky. 40219,
June 29-July 1: Animaritime 2012 - Moncton, New Brunswick
Location: Delta Beausejour
Animaritime is run entirely by a dedicated group of volunteers to bring you the best in anime and gaming. We're back in 2012 for our 8th year, and invite you to join over a thousand of your fellow fans as we take over Moncton to celebrate all things anime, manga, and gaming. Expect to see special guests as well as activities encompassing a variety of anime and video game related events such as discussion panels, workshops, showings and tournaments.
Contact Person: Bill Belanger
For more info, contact: PO Box 72145,Ottawa ON, K2G 4G1
July 13-15: Connecticon - Hartford, Connecticut
Location: Connecticut Convention Center
Over 8,000 people attended ConnectiCon in 2011, making it one of New England's largest pop culture events. Why pop culture you ask? Well, because ConnectiCon doesn't focus on just one element of fandom, the convention's organizers are fans of a lot of different things, so we focus on all of the awesome stuff that we like including: web comics, anime, console games, board games, table top miniatures, science fiction, fantasy, comics books, roleplaying games, live action roleplaying, collectible card games, and horror. You name it we've probably got something related going on, even Madden Football, and spontaneous games of Twister while folks wait in line! ConnectiCon has "Everything but the kitchen sink!"
Contact Person: James Carpio
For more info, contact: ,705 N. Mountain Road Suite C112, Newington, CT 06111
July 20-22: LibertyCon 25 - Chattanooga, TN
Location: Chattanooga Choo Choo, 1400 Market Street
"The South's Friendliest Science Fiction Convention" turns 25 this year! Join Brandon Sanderson, Timothy Zahn, Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, Don Maitz, Janny Wurts, Vincent DiFate, and many other professionals at the Choo Choo for the celebration!
Contact Person: Robert "Rev. Bob" Hood
For more info, contact: LibertyCon 25,P. O. Box 695,Hixson, TN 37343-0695
SJ Games Staff Attending: Robert Hood
July 20-22: Texicon - Fort Worth, Texas
Location: Norris Conference Center, 304 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Texicon is a general table top gaming convention. We host games for Miniatures, Board Games, and Role-Play games. Last year Mike Kelly did a wonderful job and he says that he is coming back.
Contact Person: Karl Pajak
For more info, contact: Karl Pajak,106 Paint Brush Rd. ,Fort Worth, TX 76108
July 20-22: Quincon 27 - Quincy, Illinois
Location: Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center at 639 York in Quincy, Illinois (just one block east of the Quincy Public Library).
QuinCon 27 will be held July 20-22, 2012 at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center at 639 York in Quincy, Illinois (just one block east of the Quincy Public Library).Quincon will be having a variety of roleplaying, board and miniature games. Including RPGA Living Forgotten Realms, Pathfinder Society, Warhammer 40 K Tournament, and a Memoir 44 Tournament. We will also be having a used game auction Saturday where attendees can pick up some very good deals and or sell some of their old games. During the auction special donated items are auctioned and the proceeds benefit the Quincy Public Library Children’s Department.
Contact Person: Ray Davis
For more info, contact: 2020 Cherry Street,Quincy IL. 62301
July 22: Ryu-Kon 2012 Anime & Gaming Convention - Canandaigua, NY
Location: The Inn on the Lake, 770 S. Main Street, Canandaigua NY 14424
Ryu-Kon 2012 is an Anime & Gaming convention that combines, Anime/Manga, Video Gaming, Table/Card Gaming, Board Gaming, Japanese Pop Culture and Career education for these fields into one fun filled day. There will be guest speakers that are voice actors from Video Games and Anime, as well as Guests from Universities that offer degree programs in Gaming, Speakers from Gaming companies to speak about how to pursue a career in gaming and much more. There will be panels, workshops, activities, contests, gaming tournaments (Both video games, Card & Board games), a large Vendor Room, Artist Alley, Cosplay contests, a Glow in the Dark Anime & Gaming themed Rave, plus unique activities like Human Katamari Tag and more.
Contact Person: Bev Sotile
For more info, contact: Ryu-Kon,Attn. Bev Sotile,311 Cedar Terrace,Hilton, NY 14468
July 27-29: Conbravo - Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Location: 3063 South Service Road, Burlington, Ontario
Conbravo is a multi-genre convention. We run the gauntlet from anime to tabletop games to internet celebrities. This year, we are going to have more demos and board games than before in our traditional gaming room. all the other events are better than before as well!
Contact Person: Brandon Walters
July 27-29: ArmadilloCon 34 - Austin, Texas
Location: Renaissance Hotel in the Arboretum- 9721 Arboretum Boulevard Austin Texas
ArmadilloCon is a literary, reading-oriented convention with panels, gaming, writers workshop and art show.
Contact Person: Sara Felix
For more info, contact: PO Box 26442,Austin Tx 78755
July 28-29: Fantasy Gamer's Conclave - Cary, NC
Location: Hopewell Academy, 1001 Sheldon Drive, Cary, NC 27513
Hosted by the Knightly Order of the Fiat Lux, the 4th annual FGC will be two days of gaming to raise money for the Autism Society of NC. Every cent raised during the FGC will be going to support this wonderful charity.
Contact Person: Buck Holmes
For more info, contact: 902 Park Avenue,Garner NC,27529
Aug. 10-12: Space City Con: Houston 2012 - Houston, Texas
Location: Westin Galleria Hotel & Convention Center & Galleria Mall
In the spirit of Houston, Texas - Space City Con is a family-friendly festival of comics, sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, literature, and art, with an emphasis on Texas talent.
Contact Person: Michael Winters
For more info, contact: Space City Con,1600 Eldridge Parkway #403,Houston, TX 77077
Aug. 16-19: GenCon Indy 2012 - Indianapolis, IN
Location: Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225.
Gen Con Indy is the largest annual consumer fantasy, electronic, sci-fi and adventure game convention in North America. Each year over 27,000 gaming enthusiasts converge together to experience a vibrant exhibit floor, over 6,000 gaming events, celebrity appearances, Anime, workshops, seminars, an expanded e-game arena with multiple computer gaming stations and more.
Contact Person: GenCon Staff
SJ Games Staff Attending: to be announced
Aug. 31-Sept. 3: Pacificon Game Expo - Santa Clara, California
Location: Santa Clara Marriot, 2700 Mission College Boulevard , Santa Clara, CA 95054
The Pacificon Game Expo offers an amazing array of fun events for the entire Northern California gaming community. For 31 years, Pacificon has been the Bay Area’s Labor Day Gaming Convention where friends come together and make new friends playing games through all hours of the day. The beautiful Santa Clara Marriott Hotel affords the perfect spot for gamers to while away the holiday weekend surrounded by a hotel staff that is expert at meeting our needs. You can find all kinds of games at the show, be it miniatures, board, card, role playing, or LARP, Pacificon has got it all!
Contact Person: Cedric Chin
For more info, contact: c/o Cedric Chin, MIB 2323,3643 Lupine Avenue,Palo Alto, CA 94303 (events@pacificongameexpo.com)
Aug. 31-Sept. 3: Strategicon's Gateway 2012 - Los Angeles, CA
Location: Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel, 6101 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90045
Our conventions offer the chance to play, watch and buy a variety of board games, card games, miniatures, roleplaying, collectables, and computer games. Guest of Honor Antoine Bauza.
Contact Person: Eric Aldrich
For more info, contact: P.O. Box 92103, Long Beach, CA 90809
Sept. 14-16: BETACON 2012 - Clarks Summitt, PA
Location: Ramada Inn hotel
Table Top, RPG's (RPGA and NAGA), Console events, and guests
Contact Person: Andrew Sussman
Sept. 21-23: FenCon IX - Addison, Texas
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Addison, Texas.
FenCon is a literary science fiction convention in the North Dallas area. The convention is held on Sept 21-23 at the Crowne Plaza in Addison, Texas. For more information, please go to www.fencon.org
Contact Person: Matthew Sims
For more info, contact: 1103 Moore Street,McKinney, Texas 75069
Sept. 21-23: SoCal Smackdown - Anaheim, California
Location: Anaheim Hilton, Anaheim, California (across the street from Disneyland)
SoCal Smackdown, Orange County’s premier non-electronic gaming convention, is the home of hundreds of different non-electronic gaming events, including board, role-playing, collectible card and miniature games.
Contact Person: Adam Rosenblum
For more info, contact: 1431 Madison Street,Tustin, CA 92782
Sept. 22-23: Phantasm 22 - Peterborough , Ontario
Location: Peterborough Public Library (345 Aylmer Street North)
If gaming is your religion, then attending a convention is kind of like a pilgrimage. You may think you understand your game well and have experienced it in depth, but when you play with new people, with different Game Masters and try new things, you find a whole new level. There is nothing quite like it and once you’ve been; you’ll want to make that journey again. Phantasm’s more intimate atmosphere, as a opposed to larger conventions, feels like a tightly knit community of fellow pilgrims, who’s only desire is to experience something new and different within our chosen “faith”. No one is excluded, no genre undiscovered and no minute wasted. Bring your dice, push your boundaries and join the melee. Game on!
Contact Person: David Watson
For more info, contact: David Watson,Phantasm Coordinator,1028 Communication Road,Bridgenorth, Ontario,K0L 1H0,
Oct. 12-14: Realms Con - Corpus Christi, Texas
Location: American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
My name is Brodrick Bennett, I am a staff representative from Realms Con,we are in our 8th year. We are an anime, sci-fi, horror, video/card gaming, fantasy, and fun convention. Realms Con is a three day convention, opening early and closing late in the morning, each minute full of fun.
Contact Person: Brodrick Bennett
For more info, contact: 3106 Royal court,Corpus Christi Texas, 78414
Oct. 26-28: FurFright - Cromwell, CT
Location: Crowne Plaza Cromwell, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
New England's first, best, and only Halloween-themed Anthropomorphic Convention! From Rock band to Super Mario, Arkham Horror to Apples to Apples, and so much more, we'll have tabletop and video gaming rooms with a full schedule of pickup games and tournaments! All this in addition to the usual convention goodies like: Masquerade/Talent show, dances, costume games, dealer’s den, artist’s alley, costume parades, panels, Tricks, Treats, and MORE! (yes, we also have candy)
Contact Person: SpotWeld (Gaming Director)
For more info, contact: FurFright,P.O. Box 264,Durham, CT 06422-0264,
Oct. 26-28: Hal-Con - Halifax, Nova Scotia
Location: The World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Hal-Con is the largest gaming, science fiction, fantasy and comic convention in Atlantic Canada. Last year the convention moved to a new home in the World Trade & Convention Centre in Halifax, NS. This year the con is expanding again, assimilating the third floor of the convention centre. This will result in an even larger gaming space for 2012.
Contact Person: Shawn Kehoe
For more info, contact: Hal-Con,PO Box 25110, ,Halifax, NS, Canada,B3M 4H4
Nov. 2-4: Convolution: The Next Step - Burlingame , CA
Location: 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, California, USA 94010
Convolution is a three-day science fiction, fantasy, and media convention. It is a place to try new things, develop professional skills, and learn alongside industry professionals. In addition to special events featuring our guests of honor we will have a variety of hands-on workshops, gaming, dances, and much more.
Contact Person: Jim Sullivan
For more info, contact: Convolution,P.O. Box 59130,San Jose, CA 95155
Nov. 2-4: Nekocon - Hampton, Virginia
Location: Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666
Hi, I am the Assistant Director for Industry Relations at Nekocon. We would be thrilled to have Steve himself attend our convention. Our convention has grown over the years and we are now in our 15th year. We have much to offer as gaming, especially Tabletop gaming, has become a big draw to the convention. It lasts for three days and we are able to offer a flight, the hotel and an extra day for sightseeing. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Tanya R. Greene
Contact Person: Tanya Greene
For more info, contact: 106 Greendale Road,Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Nov. 2-4: Carnage Noir - Fairlee, Vermont
Location: Lake Morey Resort, 1 Clubhouse Road
Vermont's very own gaming convention, Carnage enters its fifteenth year of hosting all kinds of tabletop gaming. The latest and greatest in board games, miniatures, collectible card games and role-playing all hit the table over the course of a Carnage weekend.
Contact Person: Chuck Davis
For more info, contact: Carnage Gaming,64 County Road-Hartland,Windsor, VT 05089
Nov. 16-18: AetherCon Online RPG Convention - Online (Cyberspace), Online (Cyberspace)
Location: Online (Cyberspace)
AetherCon is a free to attend, free to partake, non-profit initiative with the goal of providing online tabletop RPGers with a common stomping ground. All of our events will be using an engine consisting of the Traipse Pious Paladin Virtual Tabletop and its companion browser-based web client. We will feature tournament and non-tournament games, vendors booths, live moderated Q&A sessions with industry guests and art from artists who have contributed to our series of free downloadable wallpapers.
Contact Person: Stephen J. Holodinsky
Jan. 18-21: SCARAB - Columbia, SC
Location: SCARAB Gaming Convention, Scottish Rite Convention Center, 7230 Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, SC, 29209
To support the roleplaying and boardgaming community and industry by hosting an annual convention that brings gamers together in the spirit of competition and fellowship. Who or what is SCARAB? SCARAB stands for: South Carolina Area Roleplayers and Boardgamers. We are a group of gamers based in the Columbia, South Carolina region. We game! That's what we do. We travel to retailers, conventions and meetups to demo a variety of games. We travel to as many events as we can throughout the year. Annually, we will host a gaming convention that we hope is a great experience for everyone who attends and we will work very hard to make it so. We will strive to keep the convention rates and fees as low as possible, to give our guests the best return for their money that we are able to deliver.
Contact Person: Del Collins
For more info, contact: SCARAB,108 Carlton Ct,Lexington, SC 29073,
Aug. 15-18: GenCon Indy 2013 - Indianapolis, IN
Location: Indiana Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225.
Gen Con Indy is the largest annual consumer fantasy, electronic, sci-fi and adventure game convention in North America. Each year over 27,000 gaming enthusiasts converge together to experience a vibrant exhibit floor, over 6,000 gaming events, celebrity appearances, Anime, workshops, seminars, an expanded e-game arena with multiple computer gaming stations and more.
Contact Person: GenCon Staff
SJ Games Staff Attending: to be announced
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