TsunamiCon features board games, card games, role-playing games, miniature games, panels, demos, workshops, live entertainment, and more! Most events are scheduled at specific times for your convenience while planning out your weekend. Other features – such as the popular Paint-and-Take or the Gamer Garage Sale – are open for your participation throughout much of the con. The list of events continues to expand and evolve right up to showtime, so check back on the regular.
Event Submissions
Game Masters and event hosts can earn discounts for running their events. 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)
Note: GMs do NOT have to also fill out a volunteer application.
Important: Event submission ends October 10, 2026. Events submitted after the deadline may not appear in the on-site program booklet.
Event Registration
Check dates for early (VIG) registration and standard event registration over at the Event Registration page.
Game Slots
Unless otherwise specified, game slots are every four hours with a one-hour break: 9am-1pm, 2pm-6pm, and 7pm-11pm. You can submit a game for another time outside of these slots (i.e. different start time, longer/shorter duration), and we will try to accommodate it as best we can, especially for board games, panels, etc. Keep in mind that attendees come to conventions to play lots of games, so be wary of submitting an event with a long duration, as it might not get many participants. Time details are available on our Schedule page.
Small Game Publishers
If you are a game developer seeking exposure for your project, consider getting a dedicated Note that Demo Tables aren’t vendor booths… if you have a volume of product sell to run your games and sell on site. Demo tables are located at the north end of the Great Hall and provide fantastic exposure for you and your game. You can decorate your table and backdrop area however you like, schedule demos and/or grab passers-by, and offer your game(s) for sale. In addition to submitting your event(s), submit an exhibitor application and we’ll get you approved. Note that Demo Tables aren’t vendor booths… if you have a volume of product sell or items beyond the scope of the games you are presenting during the event, consider getting a vendor or artisan space.
Typical Event Types
- Roleplaying games (usually 1 slot)
- Board games
- Miniatures (war) games
- Card games
- Live-Action Roleplaying games (LARPs)
- Seminar/panel discussion
- Costume contests
- Workshops
- Entertainment
- Special Features
If you have questions, shoot us an email at sales@tsunamicon.org.