Past Events
General Events
In 2004, the folks at Penny Arcade decided they wanted a show exclusively to celebrate gaming and game culture. Comics, anime, and other nerd hobbies were all cool, but those activities already had their own shows…where could gamers call home? With that in mind, PAX was born, and when exactly 1337 people pre-registered for the very first event, we knew we were on to something magical.
GeekGirlCon is an annual convention held in Seattle dedicated to celebrating and supporting women and other underrepresented groups in geek culture. Since its inception in 2011, the event has provided an inclusive space for fans of science, technology, comics, literature, gaming, and the arts to connect, learn, and share their passions.
SIX (Seattle Indies Expo) is a one-day in-person celebration of independent games made in the Pacific Northwest. At SIX, you'll get to spend quality time with some of the friendliest and most down-to-earth game developers around, ask them questions and see demos of their games that are either still a work in progress or available on various platforms to play today.
PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other.
Why Serious Play? Explore how the power of play, games and gamification are transforming education, training, and knowledge mobilization. Experience interactive sessions, compelling speakers, and cutting-edge research. This is where learning and innovation come to play.
For over 55 years Gen Con has been the largest and longest-running gaming convention in North America. Founded in 1967 by Dungeons and Dragons co-creator Gary Gygax, Gen Con now attracts tens of thousands of attendees from around the world to Indianapolis for The Best Four Days in Gaming™.
Origins Game Fair is an annual tabletop gaming convention hosted by The Game Manufacturers Association, held annually in Columbus, OH. With 6,000+ gaming events scheduled throughout the week for attendees, a dynamic vendor hall, special events throughout the weekend and so much more, there’s sure to be something for everyone!
We are a cozy inclusive tabletop games convention with a focus in diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We highlight marginalized voices in tabletop games, including people of color, the LGBTQ+ community & people with disabilities. We strive to create a welcome and inclusive environment for new and seasoned players. Join us for a weekend of your favorite board games, card games, role playing games, miniatures games, and more!
The Gauntlet
The Gauntlet returns in 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026! Save the date for Gamer's annual day of games and giving.
The Gauntlet returns in 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025! Save the date for Gamer's annual day of games and giving.
On Sunday, May 19th, 2024, sixteen teams gathered at Mox Boarding House in Bellevue, WA. to compete in a contest of skill and chance, to celebrate our 10th year of fundraising! The whole day is a day of Games and Giving for our teams, and was live streamed for viewers to engage in, as well.
On Sunday, May 21st, 2023, sixteen teams gathered at Mox Boarding House in Bellevue, WA. to compete in a contest of skill and chance, to celebrate our 9th year of fundraising! The whole day is a day of Games and Giving for our teams, and was live streamed for viewers to engage in, as well.
The Gauntlet: Journey was a fundraising and board game tournament for the benefit of Zeno, a charity whose mission is to spark joy and inspire a love of math in all children. On May 22nd, 2022, teams of 4 gathered to compete in a contest of skill and chance at Mox Boarding House in Bellevue, WA.
The Gauntlet: Cosmos was a fundraiser and board game tournament for the benefit of Young Women Empowered (Y-WE), a charity whose mission is to cultivate the power of diverse young women to be creative leader and courageous change makers through transformative programs within a collaborative community of belonging.
The Gauntlet: Cirque! was a fundraiser and board gaming tournament for the benefit of El Centro de la Raza (the center for people of all races) which serves as a voice for the Latino and immigrant communities in Seattle and King County.
The Gauntlet: Realms was a fundraiser and board gaming tournament for the benefit of Wellspring Family Services, a Seattle based non-profit that has been working to build emotionally healthy, self-sufficient families and a nonviolent community for over 120 years!
