THIS SCHEDULE IS NOT FINAL! WE’RE IN THE PROCESS OF UPLOADING THE FINAL SUBMISSIONS AND FITTING THEM IN - THINGS MAY CHANGE! Game signups will open on Sunday September 20th at 2 pm. Tickets purchased on Zeffy will be uploaded daily in the evening, and we’ll announce in the Discord when that has happened. You’ll also get an automated email from Sched when your ticket has been uploaded, with instructions on how to log in.
In this semi-cooperative game, players plan a vacation, then try to survive it together, taking on roles of family members on a trip. Items, player stats, decision making and die rolling will determine outcomes ranging from epic experiences to total disasters, while the group tries to survive the hilarious highs and lows of traveling together. The goal is to keep the family happy while collecting memories that will determine who truly had the best vacation. The game captures that strange truth about vacations: things can go completely wrong, but somehow become the stories you laugh about for years.
This is my first attempt at making a board game and is a prototype. The idea for was born after a particularly awful overseas family cruise where nearly everyone got hurt or sick.
VRacer: Hoverbike is a fast-paced, combat racing game for 2-6 players, based on the VR game of the same name, where victory depends as much on smart bidding as it does on smart racing. Before the race begins, players draft a hand of Weapon Cards through a tense auction — every credit you spend is gone for good, whether you win the auction or not, and how much you spend determines your starting position on the grid. Spend big to guarantee the best weapons and start dead last, or hang back, save your credits, and take Pole Position with a thinner hand. Once the race starts, each turn is a simple choice: roll the die for a safe, predictable move, or play your Active Card for a bigger push down the track paired with a weapon or ability — missiles, mines, homing attacks, EMPs, and more, each with their own range and risk. Power-Up spaces let you refresh your hand mid-race, Turbo spaces reward tight racing lines, and Shields offer a one-time bailout when a rival has you lined up. Every decision trades movement now against firepower later, all the way to the finish line.
Use your unique talents to fight monsters collecting their bounties. Bounties add to your total score at the end of the game. Each Hero has their own abilities, and deck of cards to play with. Use attack cards, and items to damage or kill Monsters on the table.
In the Olympics, the modern pentathlon tests an athlete's skill in five different events. In this event, gamers will be tested in five different board games that each use a different primary mechanic. Who will emerge as the RinCon board game champion?
Each participant will play these games: -Akropolis (tile placement) -Mountain Goats (king of the hill) -Canal Houses (set collection) -Canvas (ordering/drafting) -Trailblazers (route construction)
All games will be taught, but prior familiarity will benefit players. Players will have different sets of opponents for each game, and the winner will be determined from the outcome across all five games. All participants will receive a participation prize, and there will be a special prize for those who finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places overall.
Imagine being the Captain of your own star ship. Come join us with your crew and fly around the galaxy in a star ship, killing bad guys, being amazed by space dragons, and avoiding black holes! Operate the ship together, and defend the sector from evil aliens.
Artemis simulates a spaceship bridge by networking several computers together. One computer runs the simulation and the main screen, while the others serve as workstations for the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Science, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Artemis is a social game where several players are together in one room (bridge) , and while they all work together, one player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle and tells everyone what to do.
We will have 2 full bridges and some fighter stations, so you can do joint or head to head missions.
Race across the universe as a Frollik on a mission: find the galaxy's most jaw-dropping hidden gem tourist destinations before anyone else does.
For a Frollik, it's not just about the destination — it's about being the first one to plant their antenna there. Pack your bags and join this raucous race across the space!
James Ernest is always cooking something new, and we’re never certain what it might be. These days he’s as likely to show off a new version of something old, or a rough version of something new. When this text was written, the game might not even have existed yet. Come join in the fun!
James Ernest is a prolific tabletop game designer, and the founder of Cheapass Games. His best-known games include Kill Doctor Lucky, Lords of Vegas, Unexploded Cow, and Tak: A Beautiful Game. He is over nine feet tall, celebrates three birthdays each year, and is made entirely of... Read More →
Sunday October 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am MST UnPub B
VRacer: Hoverbike is a fast-paced, combat racing game for 2-6 players, based on the VR game of the same name, where victory depends as much on smart bidding as it does on smart racing. Before the race begins, players draft a hand of Weapon Cards through a tense auction — every credit you spend is gone for good, whether you win the auction or not, and how much you spend determines your starting position on the grid. Spend big to guarantee the best weapons and start dead last, or hang back, save your credits, and take Pole Position with a thinner hand. Once the race starts, each turn is a simple choice: roll the die for a safe, predictable move, or play your Active Card for a bigger push down the track paired with a weapon or ability — missiles, mines, homing attacks, EMPs, and more, each with their own range and risk. Power-Up spaces let you refresh your hand mid-race, Turbo spaces reward tight racing lines, and Shields offer a one-time bailout when a rival has you lined up. Every decision trades movement now against firepower later, all the way to the finish line.
A cozy-but-competitive deduction game for two players. Rivals race to be the first to align their hidden stars. The game ends when either one player aligns all of their cards correctly OR a player chooses to reveal all of their cards. If the cards are correct, they win; otherwise, their opponent wins. The winner of this tournament will get a trophy, a copy of the game, plus a seat at the final round of the West Coast Regional Championship at RAGECON 2027 (as well as a free badge to RAGECON 2027)!
Imagine being the Captain of your own star ship. Come join us with your crew and fly around the galaxy in a star ship, killing bad guys, being amazed by space dragons, and avoiding black holes! Operate the ship together, and defend the sector from evil aliens.
Artemis simulates a spaceship bridge by networking several computers together. One computer runs the simulation and the main screen, while the others serve as workstations for the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Science, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Artemis is a social game where several players are together in one room (bridge) , and while they all work together, one player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle and tells everyone what to do.
We will have 2 full bridges and some fighter stations, so you can do joint or head to head missions.
In this semi-cooperative game, players plan a vacation, then try to survive it together, taking on roles of family members on a trip. Items, player stats, decision making and die rolling will determine outcomes ranging from epic experiences to total disasters, while the group tries to survive the hilarious highs and lows of traveling together. The goal is to keep the family happy while collecting memories that will determine who truly had the best vacation. The game captures that strange truth about vacations: things can go completely wrong, but somehow become the stories you laugh about for years.
This is my first attempt at making a board game and is a prototype. The idea for was born after a particularly awful overseas family cruise where nearly everyone got hurt or sick.
A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the town.
Lumberjacks is a strategy game for 2–6 players in which each player manages a crew of 3 lumberjacks across a full year, structured as 24 rounds. Players compete to harvest timber, invest in their operations, and adapt to shifting seasonal conditions, all while managing limited resources and reacting to events affecting the whole table.
Players win by building the most successful logging operation delivering the most logs by year's end, balancing short-term harvesting opportunities against long-term investment and adaptability. The game emphasizes meaningful player agency and avoids dominant strategies, so no single path to victory is optimal in every game — success depends on reading the season, managing your role's strengths, and adapting as conditions change.
Use your unique talents to fight monsters collecting their bounties. Bounties add to your total score at the end of the game. Each Hero has their own abilities, and deck of cards to play with. Use attack cards, and items to damage or kill Monsters on the table.
Imagine being the Captain of your own star ship. Come join us with your crew and fly around the galaxy in a star ship, killing bad guys, being amazed by space dragons, and avoiding black holes! Operate the ship together, and defend the sector from evil aliens.
Artemis simulates a spaceship bridge by networking several computers together. One computer runs the simulation and the main screen, while the others serve as workstations for the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Science, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Artemis is a social game where several players are together in one room (bridge) , and while they all work together, one player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle and tells everyone what to do.
We will have 2 full bridges and some fighter stations, so you can do joint or head to head missions.
Race across the universe as a Frollik on a mission: find the galaxy's most jaw-dropping hidden gem tourist destinations before anyone else does.
For a Frollik, it's not just about the destination — it's about being the first one to plant their antenna there. Pack your bags and join this raucous race across the space!
James Ernest is always cooking something new, and we’re never certain what it might be. These days he’s as likely to show off a new version of something old, or a rough version of something new. When this text was written, the game might not even have existed yet. Come join in the fun!
James Ernest is a prolific tabletop game designer, and the founder of Cheapass Games. His best-known games include Kill Doctor Lucky, Lords of Vegas, Unexploded Cow, and Tak: A Beautiful Game. He is over nine feet tall, celebrates three birthdays each year, and is made entirely of... Read More →
Sunday October 4, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MST UnPub B
Imagine being the Captain of your own star ship. Come join us with your crew and fly around the galaxy in a star ship, killing bad guys, being amazed by space dragons, and avoiding black holes! Operate the ship together, and defend the sector from evil aliens.
Artemis simulates a spaceship bridge by networking several computers together. One computer runs the simulation and the main screen, while the others serve as workstations for the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Science, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Artemis is a social game where several players are together in one room (bridge) , and while they all work together, one player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle and tells everyone what to do.
We will have 2 full bridges and some fighter stations, so you can do joint or head to head missions.
King of Tokyo: Duel In King of Tokyo, you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and strange aliens—all of whom are destroying Tokyo and whacking each other in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo.
Make your very own soft foam throwie inspired by the fantasy world of Amtgard! Kids will follow me, Gem, through a simple step-by-step craft, learn how foam equipment is made safe for play, decorate their creation, and take it home when they are finished! Materials will be provided and no previous crafting or Amtgard experience is needed. This is a friendly hands-on craft activity designed for the RinCon Kids Track.
A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the town.
Doomlings, LLC and Double Exposure present an official qualifier for the U.S. National Doomlings Championship at Gen Con 2027. Slightly modified tournament rules for standard Doomlings play, no expansions. Two preliminary rounds followed by Elimination rounds. The winner will receive a trophy and a free entry into the first elimination round of the U.S. National Doomlings Championship at Gen Con 2027 (plus a free 4-day badge for Gen Con 2027!).
Imagine being the Captain of your own star ship. Come join us with your crew and fly around the galaxy in a star ship, killing bad guys, being amazed by space dragons, and avoiding black holes! Operate the ship together, and defend the sector from evil aliens.
Artemis simulates a spaceship bridge by networking several computers together. One computer runs the simulation and the main screen, while the others serve as workstations for the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Science, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Artemis is a social game where several players are together in one room (bridge) , and while they all work together, one player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle and tells everyone what to do.
We will have 2 full bridges and some fighter stations, so you can do joint or head to head missions.
King of Tokyo: Duel In King of Tokyo, you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and strange aliens—all of whom are destroying Tokyo and whacking each other in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo.
We always need backstories for RPGs, and for board games with a theme. But do we need a backstory for a pure abstract game? James Ernest explains why he always makes up a story, even if it barely shows through, with several examples from his design catalog.
James Ernest is a prolific tabletop game designer, and the founder of Cheapass Games. His best-known games include Kill Doctor Lucky, Lords of Vegas, Unexploded Cow, and Tak: A Beautiful Game. He is over nine feet tall, celebrates three birthdays each year, and is made entirely of... Read More →
Sunday October 4, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm MST Panel Room
Imagine being the Captain of your own star ship. Come join us with your crew and fly around the galaxy in a star ship, killing bad guys, being amazed by space dragons, and avoiding black holes! Operate the ship together, and defend the sector from evil aliens.
Artemis simulates a spaceship bridge by networking several computers together. One computer runs the simulation and the main screen, while the others serve as workstations for the normal jobs a bridge officer might do, like Helm, Communication, Science, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Artemis is a social game where several players are together in one room (bridge) , and while they all work together, one player plays the Captain, a person who sits in the middle and tells everyone what to do.
We will have 2 full bridges and some fighter stations, so you can do joint or head to head missions.
