It’s been difficult to watch some of our favorite conventions postponed or canceled over the last weeks. These events are a way to connect with our community, learn about new games, get to know our favorite designers and creators, and laugh. Many of them have been hard at work trying to figure out how to keep the spirit of convention gaming alive while we all remain physically apart. For some of them, that means bringing their event online.
We’ve compiled a list of some really awesome conventions coming to an internet near you to help ease the burden of being tucked away inside and to provide some new ways that you can stay connected with your friends (and maybe make new friends!) outside of your own games.
So grab your favorite snack, something good to drink, and a spot on the couch and make plans with friends to attend some of these online cons! If we missed any, give them a shout in the comments!
Virtual GaryCon | March 26 - 29 | Our friends at GaryCon were planning a virtual con before it was... necessary? They have been working tirelessly to move even more of the event online once it became clear that a physical event couldn’t take place. GaryCon is in it’s twelfth year celebrating the life and work of Gary Gygax, the Father of Role Play Games. Click here for more details
ConTessa | March 27-30 | Contessa is dedicated to making tabletop gaming spaces more diverse by bringing marginalized-led events to conventions all around the country. This year they’ve decided to bring their events online as the Friends of ConTessa. Click here for more details
Konline | March 26-29 | Click here for more details | Landing Page (please note: this convention is held by Polish group of fans, but they do have an English program, including English-speaking guests, among them Gillian Polack and Jason Morningstar.) English discord server link.
DotComCon | Apr 10 - 12 | Click here for more details (please note: this convention is primarily in Swedish.)