Upcoming Events You Don't Want To Miss
Welcome, designers! The Game Crafter loves to support indie board game designers and the events that bring our community together. Below you'll find upcoming conventions and Protospiel events where TGC will be present or may be featuring a free table of blank components and game pieces for attendees to grab. Come test your prototypes, meet fellow designers, and level up your game!
Events at a Glance
Upcoming Events
| Event |
Dates |
Location |
| Great Escape on the Lakes |
Aug 19-23, 2026 |
Painted Post, NY |
| Protospiel Online |
Aug 21-23, 2026 |
Online |
| Unpub at PAX West 2026 |
Sep 4–7 , 2026 |
Seattle, WA |
| Protospiel Chicago 2026 |
Sep 11–13, 2026 |
Chicago, IL |
| Protospiel Rochester 2026 |
Sep 11–13, 2026 |
Rochester, NY |
| Protospiel Philly Fall 2026 |
Sep 19–20, 2026 |
Royersford, PA |
| Spielmasons |
Oct 02-04 , 2026 |
Council Bluffs, IA |
| ATX Protospiel 2026 |
Oct 03-04, 2026 |
Austin, TX |
| Gamehole Con |
Oct 15–18, 2026 |
Madison, WI |
| ProtoSpiel Lafayette 2026 |
Oct 24-25, 2026 |
Lafayette, LO |
Distant Events
Protospiel Online
Aug 21-23, 2026 · Online
Protospiel Online is a a 3-day, 24 hour, virtual board game playtesting convention run 3x per year. They create their events, products, and services with the principles of inclusivity, transparency, and collaboration. They believe in working together to grow the board gaming hobby and industry. Big, hairy, audacious goals are more fun to pursue and more likely to succeed when smart, creative, kind people pool resources to move them forward.
Other Protospiels
There are a lot of Protospiels still to come this year, but what is a Protospiel? Protospiels are casual events where game designers of any level, with games of any stage of development can playtest their game with fellow designers and gamers. They tend to cover an entire weekend (Fri-Sun), from morning to night and they are amazing for networking, getting a bunch of eyes on your game and getting amazing feedback on your design. They are a must visit for any game designer.
Gamehole Con
Oct 15–18, 2026 · Madison WI
As Gamehole Con is one of the largest tabletop gaming conventions there is, tabletop gamers from around the country and world gather each fall in Madison, WI for this carnival of gaming. Gamehole Con is all about tabletop gaming and all the fun that goes with it. The convention features role-playing games, board games, fantasy and historical miniature gaming. Gamehole Con is for the fantasy and adventure tabletop gaming enthusiast. Gamehole Con features the best guests in the industry, an unbelievable Dealer Hall and of course, lots and lots of gaming! If you are a tabletop gaming fan, do not miss Gamehole Con!
Gamehole Con can be an amazing resource for testing your game infront of normal gamers, or for a fun gaming weekend.
Why Attend a TGC-Supported Event?
- Free prototyping supplies - TGC donates blank components and game pieces at sponsored events
- Playtest your game - get real feedback from experienced designers and enthusiastic gamers
- Publisher connections - many events host publishers actively seeking new games to sign
- Community - meet the designers, playtesters, and fans that make this hobby great
The Game Crafter loves to support indie board game designers and events. To learn more about how to get your event sponsored or to find more conventions, email us: info@thegamecrafter.com
Happy designing! - The Game Crafter Team
The Game Crafter, LLC | 2609 Seiferth Rd, Madison, WI 53716 | www.thegamecrafter.com
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