Get Ready for Game Con on July 18th!

Game Con is returning on July 18th! The FREE event will run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Stay tuned for more information on events, vendors, and more!

Game Con is the premier pop culture convention held by NSCC Thunder and Northwest State Community College.

Game Con is a family friendly convention and gaming event all in one place!

From LEGO build tables to VR experiences, there is something for everyone in the family to try!

Keep scrolling for more information about Game Con at Northwest State Community College!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Show me your moves! Compete against others in our double elimination Smash tournament to compete to have your name added to the Game Con trophy! With a prize pool of $600, come prove why you are the best in the region. This tournament has a cap of 100 entrants, so register NOW before it's too late!

Sign-up today!

Pokémon TCG Tournament - By Checkmate Games

Wanna be the very best, that no one ever was? Checkmate Games out of Toledo will be hosting a Pokémon Card Game Tournament at Game Con! There will be a variety of Pokémon themed prizes for all participants, so make sure to bring your deck! If you have any questions, reach out to Ken @ checkmategames@yahoo.com.

Registration is in-person the day-of from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Cosplay Contest

Come one, come all, cosplayers and costumers alike! Our ever-popular cosplay contest returns! Strut your stuff and show off your favorite character with your amazing cosplay! There is a prize pool of $400, so show up in your best cosplay!

Registration is in-person the day-of from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Cosplay Rules

Kids Costume Contest (14 & Under)

For your younger ones that like to dress up, this is for them! The Kids Costume Contest is the chance for those starting their cosplay journey to show off their costumes on stage for everyone to see. The best costume will win $50 dollars, so encourage your kids to start crafting and give it their all!

Costume Rules

All participants must be ready to go in the Auditorium at 2:00 PM

Panels and Activities

Take part in a variety of paenls and activities available at Game Con. Whether you are interested in Dungeons & Dragons, Cosplay, Video Games, or anything else, we are certain we will have something for you! Time-sensitive panels and activities can be found on the Event Schedule*.

*The Event Schedule is still changing, and may change before the day of the event.

Virtual Reality Stations

Ever wondered what Virtual Reality (VR) is all about? Stop by our VR stations to see what exciting experiences VR can create! If you have any questions about VR, feel free to ask our staff.

LEGO Tables

Stop by our LEGO tables! With thousands of LEGOs available, build something that is custom to you! Be sure to share it on social media with #GameCon and #NSCC!

Open Play Area - By GameStop

Want to try some new games? Maybe some older classics? GameStop will have open play stations available for anyone to check out!


Past Game Con Photos

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