Join your fellow gamers in the Gaming Suites on the 4th floor of the Hyatt Regency! This is a great opportunity to roll some dice, shoot virtual critters, draw maps, flip cards, and meet some new friends while at CONvergence.
Are You a Gamer?
CONvergence offers ‘round the clock gaming suites, tabletop open gaming, and video gaming! Not sure whether you’re a gamer? Everyone’s a gamer! If you have ever played a board game with your friends and had a great time, you’re a gamer. If you’ve ever played a video game on your phone while waiting for the bus, you’re a gamer. Come play another round with us, or try something new!
Host a Game
CONvergence Gaming is always looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers to host gaming events! Please see our Host a Game page for more information!
Gaming Schedule
Check the CONvergence schedule or come to the Gaming Front Desk in the Great Lakes Promenade to see the list of scheduled games! It’s not uncommon for gaming events to be added or moved in the days before the convention, so it is a good idea to keep an eye on the schedule to stay up-to-date with CONvergence gaming.
Please note: adding a gaming event to your CONvergence schedule does not constitute a sign-up for that gaming event. Come to the Gaming Front Desk in the Great Lakes Promenade in-person to sign up for gaming events! All events are first-come, first-serve.
Gaming Front Desk
Located in the 4th floor Great Lakes Promenade area of the Hyatt Regency, this is where you sign up to join an existing game, reserve a table, record Gaming volunteer hours, have your questions answered, or to inquire about hosting a game of your own. Watch the white boards located here for Gaming announcements and to look for other players for a game you’d like to play.
Hours are subject to change depending on volunteer availability.
- Thursday 9:00am – 10:00pm
- Friday 9:00am – 10:00pm
- Saturday 9:00am – 10:00pm
- Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Gaming Suites & Hours
The CONvergence Gaming suites are located on the 4th floor of the Hyatt Regency.
RPG Gaming
Games involving storytelling and interactive elements can be found here! Stop by the Gaming Front Desk to sign up for scheduled RPG events run by members like you!
New for 2025: The mighty return of the Pathfinder Society! More to come!
The professional game masters Badwolf Adventure Studios will be present to give Convergence Members unique RPG experiences featuring curated music, lighting, interactive digital maps, and custom miniatures.
RPG Gaming Hours:
- Thursday 10:00am – Midnight
- Friday 9:00am – Midnight
- Saturday 9:00am – Midnight
- Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Board Gaming (Boundary Waters Promenade)
Convergence has a huge convention owned, free-to-play board gaming library and many puzzles! Family classics, party games, and the hottest strategic board games can be found here! Come grab a game to chill with friends! Bring your friends, bring your own games, or join a scheduled board gaming event to be taught something new! Come here to find others to play casual Magic The Gathering games or put together a puzzle!
Want to donate to Convergence’s board game library? See our Amazon Wish List! Have some puzzles or games that need a new home? Drop them off at the Help Desk and we’ll add them to our library!
Local game store Tower Games is back for 2025 in the Open Gaming area. Game expert Kay King and her team will be present and teach you popular new board games! Limited hours, please see the Tower Games booth in the Boundary Waters Promenade for more information.
Watch out for the “Gaming Ticket Fairy!” Get “caught” playing one of our games by one of the Gaming Department’s volunteers in the Open Gaming library and possibly receive a ticket to enter yourself into fantastic prize drawings! Prizes provided by Asmodee, Uncommons Publishing, and Incredible Dream Studios!
New for 2025: Talking Cardboard will be attending CONvergence on Saturday and bringing in a legion of local board game designers/influencers to mingle and chat with attendees (including Cerberus Games, Adam’s Apple Games, Moon Crab Games, and Beyond Solitaire)! Come see the Talking Cardboard panel at 9:30am Saturday morning as they dive into the world of board game design and publishing. Get insights from industry experts as we explore their journeys, challenges, and the creative process behind bringing your favorite games to life.
Open Gaming hours:
- Thursday 10:00am – Midnight
- Friday 9:00am – Midnight
- Saturday 9:00am – Midnight
- Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm
After-Hours Overnight Open Gaming (Boundary Waters Promenade)
Late night party games, casual Magic The Gathering pods, put together a puzzle, or a bring-your-own social gaming experience. The Boundary Waters Foyer will remain open after Midnight for Bring-Your-Own-Game open gaming.
CONvergence Board Gaming Library will not be available during this time.
- Thursday/Friday Midnight – 9:00am
- Friday/Saturday Midnight – 9:00am
- Saturday/Sunday Midnight – 9:00am
Video Gaming
Video games are BACK! 2025 will be the biggest video gaming year in CONvergence history!
The fun-loving Guys, Games and Beer podcast is an amazing group of guys (and gals!) that get together to discuss games and beer! They love sharing their favorite games with people, whether it is classics you may know, or extremely unique and one-of-a-kind things you may have never seen. Walk into the room and become part of the G2B family and see what all the fun is about! The Guys Games and Beer team will host a fully networked version of Steel Battalion: Line of Contact for the original Xbox. Open to beginners and veterans alike, learn how to pilot VTs (Vertical Tanks) from their pro coaches with up to nine of your friends and prove you’re the best pilot out there! Also come to experience OG Quake running on original iMacs, Cursed Halo, and more!
New For 2025: LANfest is a non-profit, charity-oriented LAN party with a chapter in Minnesota. Held twice a year in the Twin Cities, LANfest is a great way to meet the local gaming community, participate in tournaments, and give back in a way that matters. Come see LANfest’s gaming rigs in Boundary Waters to jump into your next multiplayer experience!
Free Geek Twin Cities is a non-profit organization with a mission to sustainably reuse technology, enable digital access, and provide education to create a community that empowers people to realize their potential. Come see retro machines and play classic video games while learning about their awesome cause!
Video Gaming Hours:
- Thursday 10:00am – Midnight
- Friday 9:00am – Midnight
- Saturday 9:00am – Midnight
- Sunday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Kids Gaming
Children 12-and-under need to be accompanied by an adult.
RPG, Board Games, and Activities that both the young and the young at heart will enjoy! This room has its own dedicated board game library with titles specifically aimed for family friendly play and easy to understand rules. Conveniently located across from Connie’s Quantum Sandbox, this is the place to be for the little ones! Sign up for demos and learn to play games at the Gaming Front Desk located in the Great Lakes Promenade.
Kids Gaming Hours:
- Thursday 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Saturday 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Sunday 8:00am – 3:00pm
Questions & Comments
Have questions or comments about CONvergence Gaming facilities or events? Contact CONvergence Gaming.
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