GAMING ATTRACTIONS

You’ve heard their battle cries and catchphrases thousands of times in games. Now, it’s time to meet the voices behind your fave gaming characters in person. Click the link below to see who is coming to the show.

This is your moment. Strike a pose with the stars from your fave games and have them sign a special memento. This is a keepsake that will last a lifetime.

Friday, September 18, 6:30-10:30 PM | D&D Tavern (Room 302)

Join The Resplendent Cave for a D&D adventure where you'll compete for a coveted Hero Contract with the Rosa Acicularis Heroes Company. Defeat the Bandit Lord Sartem, win incredible pay and sponsorship deals, and become the greatest party of heroes of all time. Proceeds benefit the Centre of Autism Services Alberta. You don't want to miss this heroic session, save your spot now.

Saturday, September 1, 3:30-7:30 PM | D&D Tavern (Room 302)

Stuck in the mountains on New Year's Eve and desperate to get home for réveillon, you'll need to make a deal with an archfey and brave the Feywild in an enchanted canoe. This D&D adventure with The Resplendent Cave is inspired by the French-Canadian legend of chasse-galerie and benefits the Centre of Autism Services Alberta. Don't miss out, save your spot for this adventure.

All weekend in Room 302

The Resplendent Cave is here and they’re prepared to take you on a full tabletop gaming journey. Strengthen your skills at a D&D workshop, get tickets to the Mega D&D events, or even join in on a campaign. All adventurers are welcome.

Join our Gaming Cosplay Meetups to take the ultimate group photo and slay enemies with your killer looks. Check the schedule closer to the show to see when your party will gather.

Alright gamers, it’s time to go on a deep dive into the lore of your favorite games. Come to our gaming panels to get the inside scoop at Q&As hosted by gaming voice actors or debate the day away at our fan-led panels.

Not all heroes wear capes… some wear shells. Join the Shell Shocked Turtle Hunt and search the venue for hidden rubber turtles, including a few styled like your favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles heroes. Each turtle you find is yours to keep, so start the hunt and build your turtle-powered flock.

All weekend in Room 109

Unleash your creativity. The Makerspace is packed with hands-on activities for fans of all ages. Dive into cosplay workshops to perfect your costume, explore medieval and fantasy demos, craft unique creations with the Edmonton Public Library, build epic LEGO masterpieces, weave friendship bracelets, join comic creators for interactive art workshops, and immerse yourself in TTRPG workshops. With endless opportunities to create, learn, and connect to your fandom, the Makerspace is where imagination comes to life.

The Kids' Zone and Friendiverse Lounge are calling all young adventurers for nonstop fun. Construct castles, outsmart dragons, stack big blocks, conquer The Floor is Lava, and craft keepsakes that'll live on your fridge forever in the Kids' Zone. Then head to the Third Floor Garden Court where the Friendiverse Lounge transforms family time into gaming time with meetups for Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, and more. Connect with other families who get just as excited about catching 'em all and building the perfect deck.

Ready to find your gaming crew? These self-led meetups connect you with fellow gamers who share your passion, whether it's TCGs, RPGs, or TTRPGs. Trade Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Magic: The Gathering cards, compare Warhammer 40K miniatures, swap strategies, or hunt for 'mons in Pokémon Go. Bring your cards, your phone, your Switch, or whatever you use to play and connect with trainers and players. Check the schedule to see when and where your fandom will gather.

Test your skills and let it rip in the Beyblade arena, or get inspired by the Northern Alberta LEGO Users Club (NALUG). Whether you're a Beyblade master or just learning the ropes, catch high-speed action all weekend. Then check out NALUG's booth to see amazing creations and fuel your next big build in the Community Zone.

You must have rolled a natural 20 because we've got some epic gaming finds on our show floor. Whether you're looking for your next pair of dice or a collectible figure of your fave champion, our vendors have you covered.