The beating heart of any home-grown gaming convention is the fine men and women who pour blood, sweat, and tears – or at least the risk of an occasional paper cut – into preparing RPG scenarios, running demos for the masses, showcasing their favorite games, and generally putting the “game” in a game con.
Whether you’re running an RPG or demoing a favorite board game, hosting a gaming event at TsunamiCon makes you a “Game Master.” As a registered GM at TsunamiCon 2026, you are eligible for a GM/Volunteer Pass. To qualify for the discount, post at least 4 hours of games on our event schedule at any time prior to October 10th, 2026. To purchase a discounted badge for TsunamiCon 2026, select your badge with the appropriate discount:
GM/Volunteer 4-hour commitment ($15 discount)
GM/Volunteer 8-hour commitment ($30 discount)
GM/Volunteer 12+ hour commitment ($60 discount)
Games in excess of an hour duration should be scheduled within our four-hour blocks. This design provides standardized breaks for meals and featured events that will allow participants to effectively schedule their time at the convention. Please keep this in mind while requesting times for your event. Alternative schedules may be available, as necessary.
If you have any questions about running events at TsunamiCon, please contact our event coordinator at events@tsunamicon.org. For advice on running convention-style RPG scenarios, download out our Convention Guide for GMs.
Safety Tools
TsunamiCon is dedicated to providing a safe environment to our tabletop role-players without the risk of discomfort and emotional stress. The improvisational nature of role-playing games can make this difficult due to the unique opportunities they present for creativity and collaboration. Different players have different boundaries and it is often difficult to know what will upset or disturb another gamer. Best practices and safety tools are an important part of tabletop role-playing because they allow clear communication about what is, and what is not okay for everyone at the table.
The most important part of safety tools is using them to make sure a player is heard. When there are safety tools being used at the table it is the players’ responsibility to use them to communicate with other players. It’s each player’s responsibility to use the tools to ensure their own well-being.
Remember: Safety tools cannot work if players do not implement them.