THIS WEEK AT TSUNAMICON #3
The Voyage to TsunamiCon continues!
The calendar keeps moving, the schedule keeps growing, and another port of call is just ahead. Here’s what’s happening this week on the voyage!
8 WEEKS TO TSUNAMICON!
We’re officially less than two months away from three days of RPGs, board games, miniatures, special events, exhibitors, entertainment, and plenty of opportunities to gather around the table with your fellow gamers.
📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency
🎲 COME SEE US AT ICT COMIC CON THIS WEEKEND!
The TsunamiCon crew is joining our friends the Scallywags at ICT Comic Con, August 29–30 at Century II! Stop by, say ahoy, talk games, check out some TsunamiCon merch, and learn more about everything we’re putting together for October. We’ll also have discounted TsunamiCon badges available onsite!
AND YOU COULD WIN! Stop by and enter for a chance to win a TsunamiCon badge or score an upgrade to VIG status!
If you’re heading to ICT Comic Con, come find the crew!
🎲 VIG BADGES ARE RUNNING LOW!
Want the upgraded TsunamiCon experience? A limited number of VIG badges remain, offering perks including convention swag, exclusive gaming opportunities, access to the VIG Lounge, and early event registration happening right now. Once they’re gone, they’re gone—so if you’ve been thinking about joining the VIG crew, now is the time!
🎲 EARLY EVENT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
VIGs are already building their TsunamiCon schedules and reserving seats at the table. Not a VIG? Standard event registration opens September 1, so grab your badge, explore the growing schedule, and start deciding what you want to play!
🎲 GMS: BRING US YOUR GAMES!
The schedule is growing every week, but there’s still room at the table! RPG adventures. Board games. Miniatures. Indie games. Demos. Old favorites. New releases. That weird game you love and desperately want other people to discover. We want to see it on the schedule. GM badge discounts are available for qualifying game submissions, so gather some players, share a game you love, and help us build an incredible weekend of gaming.
Eight weeks to go. The tables are filling. The voyage continues.
🎟️ Get your badge • Browse the schedule • Submit your games
THIS WEEK AT TSUNAMICON #2
The Voyage to TsunamiCon continues!
We had a fantastic time at Tsunami GameDay at Wizard’s Alley this weekend! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to roll some dice, play some games, meet some fellow gamers, and spend the day with us—and, of course, to our friends at Wizard’s Alley for hosting us and helping make the day special.
Now the countdown continues…
🎲 9 WEEKS TO TSUNAMICON!
October will be here before we know it, and TsunamiCon 2026 is beginning to take shape. Games are appearing on the schedule, registration is underway, and there’s still plenty of room for YOU to become part of the weekend!
🎲 EARLY EVENT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
VIG badge holders have first crack at the games currently on the schedule! If you already have your VIG badge, now is the time to start exploring the event listings and claiming your seats. General event registration opens September 1, so keep an eye on the schedule as new games continue to arrive!
🎲 VIG BADGES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!
Want to get a little more out of your TsunamiCon weekend? A limited number of Very Important Gamer badges are still available, with perks including early event registration, exclusive swag, special gaming opportunities, VIG Lounge access, and more. If you’ve been thinking about going VIG, there’s still time to come aboard!
🎲 THERE’S STILL ROOM AT THE TABLE!
Our event schedule is growing, but we want MORE! RPGs. Board games. Miniatures. Demos. Indie games. Old favorites. Strange systems you’ve been dying to get people to try.
If you have a game you love, bring it to TsunamiCon! Running games is one of the best ways to become part of the convention—and GM badge discounts are available for qualifying game submissions. Whether you’re a veteran convention GM or thinking about running your first convention game, we’d love to have you at the table.
NEXT PORT OF CALL…
The TsunamiCon crew will be out in the wild again soon! Look for us August 29–30 at ICT Comic Con, where we’ll be hanging out with our friends the Scallywags, talking games, showing off some TsunamiCon merch, and offering $5 off TsunamiCon badges purchased from us at the event!
9 weeks. The schedule is growing. The tables are waiting.
Come be part of TsunamiCon 2026.
📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Wichita
Get your badge • Browse the schedule • Submit your games
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THIS WEEK AT TSUNAMICON
The Voyage to TsunamiCon rolls on, and there’s plenty happening this week! First up: come play with us this Saturday!
🎲 TSUNAMI GAMEDAY AT WIZARD’S ALLEY
📅 Saturday, August 15 • 1–10 PM
We’re taking over the tables at Wizard’s Alley for an afternoon and evening of gaming—and attendance is FREE!
A handful of games are already listed on the event page, with two gaming sessions from 1–5 PM and 6–10 PM. Sign up for something that catches your eye, bring a game of your own, or just drop in and see what hits the table!
Wizard’s Alley is getting in on the fun, too:
- 10% off food & drinks for GameDay guests
- 10% off board games all day
- $5 off TsunamiCon badges when you buy from us at the event!
GameDay itself is free to attend. Reserving a seat online requires a $2 virtual badge.
🐙 DISCOUNT TSUNAMICON BADGES ARRIVE AUGUST 15
Beginning Saturday, you’ll also be able to pick up $5-off TsunamiCon badges at Wizard’s Alley and The Burrow. Support the local businesses that support TsunamiCon and save a few doubloons while you’re at it!
⚔️ VIG EVENT REGISTRATION OPENS SATURDAY
VIGs, it’s almost time to start building your TsunamiCon weekend! Early event registration opens August 15, giving our VIG supporters first crack at the games already appearing on the schedule.
🎲 THERE’S STILL ROOM AT THE TABLE
Want to run something at GameDay? Have an adventure, board game, miniature battle, demo, or other gaming experience you’d love to bring to TsunamiCon? We want your games! Game submissions are open, and there’s still plenty of room for more great experiences at the convention.
🌊 10 weeks to TsunamiCon. Five days to GameDay. The voyage is picking up speed.
Come play with us Saturday—and we’ll see you at the tables!
📅 TsunamiCon 2026 • October 16–18
📍 Hyatt Regency Wichita
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New for TsunamiCon 2026 — The Gamer Garage Sale!
Every gamer has that shelf.
You know the one.
The board game you’ve played a hundred times.
The RPG books you’ve outgrown.
The miniatures you’ll totally paint someday…
The dice you forgot you owned.
This year, instead of taking them home again, bring them to TsunamiCon’s very first Gamer Garage Sale!
Browse tables full of pre-owned tabletop treasures all weekend long. You never know what you’ll discover:
🎲 Board games
📚 RPG books and supplements
🧩 Puzzles
🛡️ Miniatures
🎨 Gaming accessories
…and plenty of unexpected gems from fellow gamers.
Looking to Sell?
Turn your old favorites into spending money for your next favorite!
If you have gaming items collecting dust, we’ll help connect them with someone who’s been looking for exactly what you’re selling.
Selling is simple:
• Bring gaming-related items to the Gamer Garage Sale.
• Fill out a Seller Form and price your items.
• We’ll display them throughout the convention.
• When your items sell, you’ll receive 85% of the sale price, with a 15% commission helping support TsunamiCon and future conventions.
Looking to Buy?
Stop by throughout the weekend to see what’s new! Inventory will change constantly as attendees add new items, making every visit a new treasure hunt.
Whether you’re searching for an out-of-print RPG, an affordable board game, a handful of miniatures, or that expansion you’ve been missing, you never know what you’ll find.
🕒 Garage Sale Hours
Friday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Whether you’re clearing some shelf space, hunting for hidden treasures, or just browsing between games, the Gamer Garage Sale is another great reason to explore everything TsunamiCon has to offer.
Happy hunting… and happy selling!
Experience TsunamiCon Like Never Before: Become a Very Important Gamer
Every year, TsunamiCon brings together tabletop gamers from across Kansas and beyond for a weekend of adventure, laughter, unforgettable stories, and new friendships. But TsunamiCon has always been more than a convention.
It’s a community.
Every Game Master who volunteers their time, every attendee who brings a friend, every vendor, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter helps make TsunamiCon what it is today. That’s why we created the Very Important Gamer (VIG) Experience.
A VIG isn’t simply a premium badge. It’s our way of recognizing the people who choose to invest a little more in the convention and help us continue growing Wichita’s premiere tabletop gaming convention. When you become a VIG, you’re not just upgrading your weekend—you become one of TsunamiCon’s core supporters.
Silver VIG
Silver VIG includes everything you need for an unforgettable convention weekend while helping support the future of TsunamiCon. Your Silver VIG includes:
🎟️ Weekend Admission
👕 Official TsunamiCon T-Shirt
🎲 Commemorative Convention Dice
⭐ Early Event Registration
Reserve your favorite games beginning August 15, giving you access before standard registration opens on September 1. For many of our gaming events, this is one of the most valuable benefits of becoming a VIG.
🎲 Exclusive Gaming Opportunities
Enjoy access to special games created specifically for our VIG community.
🛋️ Access to the VIG Lounge
The VIG Lounge is a place to relax between games, enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, meet fellow VIGs, and even jump into private games throughout the weekend.
Sometimes the best convention memories aren’t made during scheduled events—they’re made while sitting around a table with new friends between adventures.
Gold VIG
Gold VIG is designed for attendees who want the most complete TsunamiCon experience. Gold VIG includes everything offered in Silver, plus:
🎁 Additional exclusive convention swag
🎲 Access to Gold-exclusive gaming experiences
These premium events are designed to be intimate, memorable, and available only to our Gold VIG community.
Why We Limit VIG Membership
You may notice that VIG badges are limited every year. That’s intentional. We want the VIG Lounge to remain welcoming. We want exclusive games to stay personal. We want every VIG attendee to feel like part of a close-knit community instead of just another premium ticket holder. This year, VIG membership is limited to approximately 40–45 attendees. That means every person who joins becomes part of a small group helping support TsunamiCon’s continued growth while enjoying one of the most immersive convention experiences we offer.
More Than Perks
Yes, you’ll receive exclusive swag.
Yes, you’ll enjoy early event registration.
Yes, you’ll have access to the VIG Lounge and exclusive gaming opportunities.
But perhaps the greatest benefit isn’t something we can put in a welcome bag. It’s knowing that you’ve chosen to become one of the people who help TsunamiCon continue to grow. As a community-supported convention, every VIG helps us improve programming, create new experiences, invite special guests, and continue building the welcoming atmosphere that has become the heart of TsunamiCon.
Simply put…
VIGs aren’t just premium attendees. They’re partners in helping shape the future of TsunamiCon.
For that, we’re incredibly grateful.
We hope you’ll join us this October as one of our Very Important Gamers.
How Game Registration Works at TsunamiCon
One of the questions we hear most often from first-time attendees is: “How do I sign up to play games?”
The good news is that it’s simple—and planning ahead helps you get into the games you’re most excited about!
Step 1: Our Game Masters Build the Schedule
At TsunamiCon, everyone who hosts an event is known as a Game Master. Whether you’re running an epic tabletop RPG, teaching a new board game, hosting a miniature wargame, organizing a tournament, or leading another tabletop experience, our Game Masters are the heart of the convention. Right now, our Game Masters are submitting games and events for approval. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be announcing more and more of the incredible adventures, tournaments, and gaming experiences you’ll be able to enjoy in October.
Interested in running a game? We’d love to have you! Visit our website for Game Master information and event submission details.
Step 2: Browse the Event Schedule
As the schedule takes shape, attendees will be able to browse hundreds of hours of gaming and build their own personalized convention experience.
Maybe you’ll spend your weekend:
- Exploring an unforgettable roleplaying adventure
- Learning a brand-new board game
- Competing in a tournament
- Painting miniatures
- Joining a social game with new friends
- Trying something you’ve never played before
That’s one of the best parts of TsunamiCon—your weekend is yours to create.
Step 3: Register for Your Favorite Events
To help everyone get a fair opportunity to reserve seats, registration opens in stages.
August 15, 2026 — Early Event Registration
This registration period is reserved for our Very Important Gamers (VIGs). One of the biggest benefits of becoming a VIG is getting first access to reserve seats in many of the convention’s most popular games before general registration opens. If you’ve ever worried about missing out on that must-play RPG or limited-seat event, early registration is one of the most valuable perks available.
September 1, 2026 — Standard Event Registration
Beginning September 1, all other badge holders can begin signing up for available games and events online. By this point, you’ll be able to browse the full event schedule and build your ideal TsunamiCon weekend.
October 15, 2026 — Online Registration Closes
Online event registration closes on October 15. Don’t worry if you miss the online window! Once you’re at the convention, you’ll still be able to sign up for any events that have open seats. Many attendees also discover new games throughout the weekend and jump into sessions they hadn’t planned on attending.
A Few Tips for First-Time Attendees
🎲 Purchase your badge before event registration opens.
🎲 Review the schedule ahead of time and make a list of your must-play games.
🎲 Leave a little room in your schedule for unexpected discoveries—you never know what amazing game you’ll stumble across!
🎲 Don’t be afraid to try something new. TsunamiCon is full of welcoming Game Masters who love introducing players to new games and new friends.
Whether you’re joining us for a single day or the entire weekend, we’re excited to help you create your own unforgettable gaming adventure. Game Masters are already preparing incredible experiences for October, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
Your table is waiting.
Announcing TSUNAMICON 2026!
TsunamiCon 2026 will take place October 16th thru 18th at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Wichita!
We’re excited to be returning! We’re just getting started on the details of this year’s event with many exciting updates on the horizon. Early VIG tickets are now available! Prepare yourself for a new adventure this fall in the great city of Wichita!
Another Change of Venue
So we’ve had another change of venue for TsunamiCon 2025. We thought we had a really good deal in place, but there were just too many concerns regarding available space for both our vendors and our gamers, and we had to make the difficult decision to relocate. Again.
I’m happy to say that a resource in our community pulled together an offer to help get us on our feet, and we took it. Last change, we promise. This year’s event will now be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Wichita in and around the Redbud Ballroom and Upper Gallery.
It’s been a struggle, but the support of the community has kept us laser focused on making sure we get to host this event and spend a weekend with our gamer community immersed in our favorite hobby. Thank you for sticking with us, and just know that TsunamiCon will continue to provide a top-tier experience for our friends and fans in the community.
Come game with us October 24th thru 26th at the Hyatt Regency Wichita!
TsunamiCon Goes Back to School!
With the recent sudden closure of the Wichita Scottish Rite, we spent about a week rudderless in choppy waters. On this Tuesday past, however, we received a message in a bottle inviting us to a new port of call: Newman University!
TsunamiCon 2025 will now be hosted on the Newman University campus at the Dugan Library and Campus Center. This lovely building is a hub for learning and social activities on the college grounds, and we’ll have access to a large conference room for gaming and the building’s pre-frontal area at the east door for our Marketplace. We also have a spacious VIG Lounge.
There will be some challenges. Funds have been compromised, with no return on our deposit at the prior venue, but the college is bound and determined to help us out. We have an unusual event on our hands, requiring a degree of space at odds with our attendance, due to activities requiring tables for everything, and that often means paying for more space. Sponsorship money and vendor fees help offset keeping the badge prices under control, but it’s a balancing act that is vital to the health of the convention.
When we were spiraling, I received a ton of great advice from the community – particularly in the form of venue recommendations. Most of the available event space in Wichita is far too small. and some of the larger spaces are basically huge empty rooms; there’s nothing wrong with hosting a convention in a huge empty room – it’s often cheaper than working with hotels and private venues – but I’ve devoted a lot of effort over the years to bringing a level of class and comfort to the event whenever possible. It’s important to us that we can make it not just a chance to play some games, but a memorable experience that helps bring our community together.
I feel like we’ve struck a good compromise with this recent move. Now we could use some help paying some of the expenses involved. Purchasing your badges and merch in advance can help us a lot, and you’ll have the added benefit of access to online game registration. I am preparing to open early registration for VIGs – we had intended to do that last week, but the venue issue had us reeling – so if you want a VIG ticket now is the time to buy. I’ll have to close VIG sales very soon regardless, so I can order merch based on what you’ve purchased.
I truly appreciate the love and support you show TsunamiCon every year, and we’re working hard to make this year’s event a success.
Your in Gaming.
E. “Captain” Carl
Your Ticket to the Games!
After 12 years, it is tempting to assume that everyone knows what to expect from your hometown gaming convention. But what if you’ve never been? Are you con-curious? Let’s look at the basic convention experience that comes with your standard day or weekend pass.
Our philosophy has always been “one fee” at the door. That is, once you’re in the gate, indulging in the features and events at the con incurs no additional costs – with a very few noted exceptions. For gamers, this means you get access to our online schedule and can sign up for any games you like, you can sit and play at any table with available seats for participants, you can borrow games from our game library and check out something new or share an old favorite with your friends, or you can add games to our schedule or bring something to play. We have open tables for pick-up games, and some folks will put up signage indicating that they looking for players.
With your TsunamiCon badge, you are eligible for our Play-To-Win program. You can sample our selection of Play-To-Win games and enter to win a copy during closing ceremonies.
Explore some of our favorite features at the con! Join the Dungeon o’ Doooooooom and pitch sword-first into the jaws of a deadly 3D dungeon delve, fighting your way toward the evil at the heart of the dungeon and likely dying numerous times along the way! Check out the Paint and Take, where our expert painters can help you select and paint a miniature to take home. And of course, we have vendors! With all manner of gaming products and related geekery.
And this is just the beginning. Our team is working hard behind the scenes to add more value to your convention experience, including panels, tournaments, and live entertainment! And if you have ideas you’d like to share, let us know! TsunamiCon is nothing without our excellent and devoted gaming community, and we work every year to build this thing together!
Right now we’re raising funds to cover our venue costs, and you can help by pledging to purchase your ticket via our Kickstarter campaign. Not only does this get you signed up in advance and helps you stay in the loop, but the deals for badges and merch on the Kickstarter page are the best prices available!
I’ll see you at the con!
~ E. “Captain” Carl