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Dungeons & Dragons How to Play

Learn the basics of this classic role-playing game and start your adventure!

Days: Saturday & Sunday
Hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Geek Grid
Special Ticket Required: No
Registration: No
Target Audience: New players, curious individuals, aspiring Dungeon Masters.
Takeaways: Fundamental D&D rules, character creation basics, experience a short adventure, connect with local D&D communities.
Format: Guided introductory sessions led by experienced Dungeon Masters, pre-generated characters provided.

Enjoy a variety of tabletop games, including Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited! Learn new games or just play!

Days: Saturday
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (open play throughout, scheduled demos for specific games)
Location: Geek Grid
Special Ticket Required: No
Registration: No
Target Audience: Board game enthusiasts, miniature gamers, RPG players, families.
Takeaways: Discover new board games, learn different game mechanics, participate in quick, engaging RPG stories, find new gaming groups.
Format: Open gaming tables, demo stations with volunteers teaching popular games, scheduled one-shot RPG adventures, dedicated Warhammer tables.

Tabletop Schedule - Saturday, August 30, 2025

Open Play
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Location: Geek Grid
- Host: Eric Pinkney Jr.
- Notes: General open play session.
Learn to Play: Lorcana
- Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
- Location: Geek Grid
- Host: Eric Pinkney Jr.
- Notes:
- Prize: Free Deck.
Game Demo: Cultivate
- Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location: Geek Grid
- Host: Eric Pinkney Jr.
- Notes: 2-5 players, 20 minutes to play.
Rookie Rumble: Lorcana
- Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Location: Geek Grid
- Host: Eric Pinkney Jr.
- Notes:
- Prize: Deck Boxes, Sleeves, Enamel Pins. 3 Rounds best of 3 (50 minute rounds).
Game Demo: Tacta
- Time: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- Location: Geek Grid
- Host: Eric Pinkney Jr.
- Notes: 2-7 players, 20 minutes to play.
Learn to Play: Star Wars Unlimited
- Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Geek Grid
- Host: Eric Pinkney Jr.
- Notes:
- Prize: Free Deck.

Capture stunning images of your elaborate cosplays!

Days: Saturday & Sunday
Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM (scheduled slots and open areas)
Location: Designated Photo Booths
Special Ticket Required: Professional photoshoot packages will have separate fees.
Registration: Walk-in for open photo areas and Bryant Cox Photography shoots (sign-up available day-of). Pre-booking highly recommended for Photography via the links below.
Target Audience: Cosplayers, photographers, fans of cosplay, creative individuals.
Takeaways: High-quality photos of your cosplay, networking with fellow cosplayers and photographers, learning posing techniques, celebrating creative expression.
Format: Professional photo stations with backdrops and lighting. Wooden Kat Photography requires pre-booking (link available soon). Bryant Cox Photography offers day-of sign-ups. Designated areas for informal photoshoots. Opportunities to connect with photographers and other cosplayers.

Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy a variety of classic arcade games in a really cool space.