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Gen Con 2025

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Booth #1619

Visit us at Gen Con at booth #1619 to see (and buy!) the latest and greatest Renegade games! We'll have something for everyone: deck-building games, roleplaying games, miniatures to paint, solo games, and more! Plus, we will be offering Gen Con Pre-Order Pickup on our games using the code GENCONPICKUP2025 at checkout! Stop by the booth to pickup your order!

Looking to play? We'll have tournaments and events happening all weekend long and you'll be able to demo Heroscape at the booth!

We've got daily special events and tournaments! There are so many ways to get involved!

We have tons of Heroscape events happening over the course of Gen Con all happening in Hall D! Click on each drop down to learn more!

Heroscape 2025 World Championship

Test your skills with the best of the best at the 2025 Heoscape World Championship! This is a contemporary format, 425 points, 14 figures. Players must bring their army, order markers, tokens, army cards, etc.

Thursday July 31st: 4 heats, 4 rounds of Swiss, cut into Day 2 TBD based on Store Champs - 50 minute rounds, finish the round

Friday, August 1st: 2 heats, 6 rounds of Swiss, Top 16 from each heat advance to Day 3 - 50 minute rounds, finish the round

Saturday August 2nd: Top 32, Top 16, Top 8, Top 4, Final Table - 50 minute rounds, finish the round

Each player receives a Raelin the Kyrie Warrior miniature and more depending on their advancement in the tournament! Stay tuned to Heroscape website for more prize details coming soon.

Sign Up Here!

Heroscape Event Battle: Vengeance for Valhalla

Team up with other players in this fast-paced and easy to learn miniatures game. Players will work together to attack or defend Utgar’s Fortress.

Reunite with Raelin and the Swarm of the Marro Five to take the fight to Utgar on the steps of his fortress. Or, command the forces of evil to thwart their plans. This event is for teams of 2. Sign up for the same slot as a friend or get paired with another Heroscape fan.

Armies, dice, and Order Markers are provided.

Each player receives a Raelin the Kyrie Warrior miniature.

Sign Up Here!

Heroscape: Battle Box Beginner Event

Come play in this fast paced and exciting miniatures game. All materials provided, prizes for everyone! Open to all skill levels.

Armies, dice, and Order Markers are provided.

Each player receives a Raelin the Kyrie Warrior miniature.

Sign Up Here!

Heroscape: Doubled Edged Sword

Bring an army that you are sure you can win with and win against! Over the course of 4 rounds you will play both your army and their army alternating each round.

Contemporary format, 425 points, 14 figure limit, Players must bring their army, order markers, tokens, army cards, etc.

Each player receives a Raelin the Kyrie Warrior miniature.

Sign Up Here!

Heroscape: Bounty Event vs Staff

Face the Renegade Staff in this timed Heroscape event! But watch out, they will be piloting super-powered armies with unique rules. Win special, unique prizes!

Figures limited to 24 starting hexes. Players must bring a 400 point Contemporary army, order markers, tokens, army cards, dice, their best game face, and a sense of urgency!

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Heroscape: All Time Challenge

Play in our first annual event using the All Time Format at Gen Con to honor and show off the history of Heroscape!

500 point armies. Figures limited to 24 starting hexes. Players must bring their army, order markers, tokens, army cards, etc.

Each player receives a Raelin the Kyrie Warrior miniature.

Sign Up Here!

Heroscape: Highlander Event

Do you have what it takes to come out on top in Heroscape?

Players bring a 525 point army, 16 figure limit, Renegade All Time format. No army card may be included more than once. Players must bring their army, order markers, tokens, army cards, etc.

Each player receives a Raelin the Kyrie Warrior miniature.

Sign Up Here!

Heroscape: Fan Event - Team Challenge

Grab a friend and bring your armies to compete with other teams. Prizes for everyone!
Each team brings two 330 point armies. Both armies combined may not take up more than 24 spaces, and neither army may contain Army Cards with the same name as Army Cards in the other army on the team. All Time format.

Each player receives a Raelin the Kyrie Warrior miniature.

Sign Up Here!

Heroscape: Young Heroes Event

Come play in this fast paced and exciting miniatures game with other kids. Make new friends while receiving prizes for all who participate!

Open to all skill levels. Ages 12 and under. Contemporary format, 500 point army, 24 figure limit.

Each player receives a Raelin the Kyrie Warrior miniature.

Sign Up Here!

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Axis & Allies

Don't miss your chance to be part of these thrilling Axis & Allies tournament events. Prepare for intense battles, strategic maneuvers, and the opportunity to showcase your skills against worthy opponents. Enlist now, mark your calendars, and get ready for the ultimate test of military strategy. The battlefield awaits!

Axis & Allies Global 1942 Tournament (Thursday, 10:00 AM, Hall C): Experience the epic scale of strategic warfare in the Axis & Allies Global 1942 Tournament. Combining the Europe and Pacific maps into one massive battleground, this tournament takes intensity to a whole new level.

Axis & Allies Campaign Tournament (Thursday, 9:00 AM Hall C): To celebrate 25 years of Axis & Allies.org, join us for a round-robin + ladder tourney; D-Day, Guadalcanal, Battle of the Bulge, and a surprise final.

Axis & Allies 1984 2nd Edition Tournament (Thursday, 12:00 PM, Hall C): For 31 years running, this is a single-elimination, one- or two-player/team tournament. Bid to determine sides by bidding down IPCs from 84 IPC Victory Condition. Turn 1 Russia is restricted.

Axis & Allies World Championship Tournament (Thursday, 4:00 PM, Hall C): Get ready for the ultimate clash of strategic minds at the Axis & Allies World Championship Tournament, the pinnacle of tabletop warfare gaming. This tournament offers a unique opportunity to prove your strategic genius and claim victory on a grand scale.

Axis & Allies 1942 2nd Edition Tournament (Friday 10:00 M, Hall C): Join us for tournament play of 1 or 2-player teams. Bid for sides. Errata by Larry Harris with set-up changes.

These tournaments will be running throughout the course of the convention, so be sure to check the schedule with your judges as you compete and advance! Are you a beginner looking for a more casual introduction to the world of Axis & Allies? How to Play events will be running in Hall C for numerous titles such as Battle for the Deep and Stalingrad!

View all Axis & Allies events HERE!

Robo Rally

Robo Rally World Championship Tournament

Join us for the Robo Rally World Championship Qualifiers on Thursday, July 31 at 5:00 PM and Friday, August 1 at 5:00 PM. Compete against other skilled programmers, showcase your robot's speed and agility, and strive for a top placement that will secure your spot in the prestigious Robo Rally Championship Finals.

On Saturday, August 2 at 7:00 PM, witness the electrifying culmination of the tournament as the finest competitors from the qualifiers battle it out in the Robo Rally World Championship Finals. Experience the intensity as strategies unfold, lasers blaze, and robots maneuver through treacherous terrain.

Will you emerge as the Robo Rally World Champion and claim the coveted grand prize?

Super Robo Rally

Experience the thrill of controlling real 1-foot tall robots on a massive 20'x20' LEGO board with Team Hassenplug! Using a provided special programming device, you'll guide your robot through an exciting race, maneuvering from one checkpoint to the next.

Test your skills, strategy, and speed in this larger-than-life robotic adventure. Don't miss out on this extraordinary experience that combines technology, creativity, and competition. Take part in the future of gaming and sign up for one of the Super Robo Rally events, happening Thursday - Sunday, but be quick - tickets are selling out FAST!

Diplomacy

Join us for a premier championship event hosted by Rogue Judges. Immerse yourself in the largest Diplomacy tournament in the country, where diplomacy and strategy collide. Engage in intense diplomatic negotiations, alliances, and betrayals as you compete for supremacy on the Diplomacy board.

Participate in one or more of the four Diplomacy Championship Qualifiers, scheduled on Thursday, July 31 at 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM, as well as Friday, August 1 at 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Test your skills, navigate the intricate webs of diplomacy, and aim to secure your place in the Top Board.

The Top Board, taking place on Saturday, August 2 at 4:00 PM, features the seven Best Country winners from all qualifiers. Witness the pinnacle of Diplomacy gameplay as these elite diplomats battle it out for ultimate victory. Will you rise to the challenge and claim the crown?

Diplomacy Tournament Qualifier - Thursday, July 31:

  • 12:00 PM
  • 8:00 PM

Diplomacy Tournament Qualifier - Friday, August 1:

  • 12:00 PM
  • 8:00 PM

Diplomacy Tournament Final – Saturday, August 2:

  • 4:00 PM

Acquire

Get ready to engage in a thrilling battle of wit and strategy in the Acquire World Championship. Prove your prowess in the world of high finance as you strategize, speculate, and outmaneuver your opponents.

Only the most skilled players will advance to the final board, where the ultimate champion will be crowned. Compete for fame, glory, and exciting prizes in this intense showdown of business acumen. Are you ready to stake your claim for fame and glory? Sign up now and embark on a thrilling journey to become the first World Champion Acquire! Two tournament qualifiers means twice as many chances to make the Championship Board.

Acquire Tournament Qualifier - Saturday, August 2:

  • 10:00 AM
  • 12:00 PM

Acquire Tournament Final (by qualification only) - Saturday, August 2:

  • 2:00 PM

Risk Godstorm

Are you prepared for the ultimate clash of the titans? In Risk Godstorm the players are priests looking to lead their race (Greek, Celtic, Babylonian, Norse, and Egyptian) to dominate the ancient world and the Underworld as well. To do this they will need to marshall their forces, dominate continents, acquire relics of power and call their Gods to earth.

Risk Godstorm uses the basic combat elements of classic Risk but alters many other elements. The game is played on an ancient map of the world that focuses on Europe and Northern Africa. Atlantis is also present and highly desirable however a chaotic event can see the fabled city sink into oblivion, taking all the forces present there with it. At its core the players are trying to control territories and controlling entire continents earns the players bonus units to deploy and further their cause.

Join us for tournament qualifiers on Thursday, July 31 at 4pm or Friday, August 1 at 4pm for your opportunity to play on the championship board on Saturday, August 2 at 12pm. Only the strongest survive. Will you become the immortal champion?

Risk: Godstorm Tournament Qualifier - Thursday, July 31:

  • 4:00 PM

Risk Tournament Qualifier - Friday, August 1:

  • 4:00 PM

Risk Tournament Final – Saturday, August 2:

  • 12:00 PM

Robo Rally Transformers

Gear up for a thrilling adventure in the world of Robo Rally! Our Robo Rally Introduction events are the perfect opportunity for newcomers to dive into this fast-paced and strategic board game. Learn the rules, master the programming, and unleash your robot's potential. Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring an exciting and engaging experience. Don't miss your chance to join the race!

We have learn to play events scheduled throughout the event to accommodate different schedules, but hurry and secure your spot now as they are filling up quickly!

Introduction to Robo Rally - Saturday, August 2:

  • 10:00 AM
  • 1:00 PM

Acquire

Come learn to play the classic game of strategy by Sid Sackson. Vie against other magnates to build hotels and capitalize on mergers - buying, trading, and selling stocks to acquire all the wealth.

Learn to Play Acquire - Saturday, August 2:

  • 8:00 AM

Diplomacy

Dive into the world of diplomacy and negotiation at our Diplomacy Introduction events. Join fellow tacticians as you navigate intricate alliances, rivalries, and strategic maneuvering on the global stage. Whether you're a novice diplomat or a seasoned negotiator, our friendly experts will teach you the ropes and ensure a thrilling experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shape history. Enroll now and embark on your discovery of the art of diplomacy!

We have learn to play events scheduled throughout the convention to accommodate different schedules, but hurry and secure your spot now as they are filling up quickly!

Introduction to Diplomacy - Thursday, July 31:

  • 12:00 PM
  • 8:00 PM

Introduction to Diplomacy - Friday, August 1:

  • 12:00 PM
  • 8:00 PM

Diplomacy: Era of Empire

Be among the first in the world to experience “Diplomacy: Era of Empire” at the Gen Con release event! Era of Empire is a standalone game for new or experiened Diplomacy players based on Colonial Diplomacy with updated map, rules, art, pieces, and game mechanics. Whether you're a novice diplomat or a seasoned negotiator, our friendly experts will teach you the ropes and ensure a thrilling experience.

In Diplomacy: Era of Empire, seven great empires — Britain, France, Russia, Turkey, China, Japan, and the Netherlands — vie for control as alliances are formed and trust is betrayed. Players negotiate and outwit one another in a delicate balance of co-operation and competition to gain dominance of the region. Players must rely on their own cunning and cleverness, not dice, to determine the outcome of this game of conspiracies and conquest.

Introduction to Era of Empire - Thursday, July 31:

  • 12:00 PM
  • 8:00 PM

Introduction to Era of Empire - Friday, August 1:

  • 12:00 PM
  • 8:00 PM

Risk 2210 AD

Centuries have passed and the world is again at war. Mechanical warriors are now fighting for us. Our human commanders lead them and guide them, but the bloodless armies battle in our stead. On the Earth and below its surface as well as on the Moon, the war rages. When the dust settles, only one will emerge the victor.


The world is at war and you are the commander of one of the warring factions. You control the destiny of your people, your homeland, and your planet. On and above the Earth you must marshal your forces, send forth your troops, hire the right commanders, and crush your enemies. Join us to learn how to play this amazing variation on the classic game!


Introduction to Risk 2210 AD - Friday, August 1:

  • 6:00 PM

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Ticketed Roleplaying Events

Immerse yourself in epic storytelling and embark on thrilling adventures with our ticketed roleplaying game events. Secure your spot for an unforgettable experience!


FAQ

How Do I Find Events?

Gen Con has a How To Find Events page, which explains in detail the various tools you can use to search events. Plus, you'll be able to create a Wish List!

How Do I Get Event Tickets?

Once you have your badge, you can purchase event tickets. Event registration goes live on May 19. On this date, you will be able to order your tickets online! Events will sell out quickly, so we strongly encourage you to get your tickets ASAP! We will send an email reminder to the Heroscape newsletter and update this blog with direct sign-up links.

You can learn more about how events work at this Gen Con Events page!