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The purchase of the Con of the North badge admits one person to all basic activities and exhibits at Con of the North during regularly scheduled hours for the day(s) it is purchased. In accepting this badge the holder consents to being recorded (audio/visual) for exhibition by any media for Con of the North. Holder also hereby releases Con of the North from any liabilities for loss or damage to person or property, infringement of any right, or any other claim or course of action of any kind. Con of the North reserves the right to deny entry or remove from the event facilities any person won in Con of the North’s sold and absolute discretion is behaving or threatening to behave in a manner which Con of the North reasonably considers to be disruptive to the event.
Last year we debuted our new vests for our Magnetron Staff. They are the deep purple with reflective striping and “Staff” printed on the back. These are only worn by the Magnetrons while we are on duty or conducting official con business elsewhere in the hotel.
Our rules, regulations, and guidelines are printed on the next few pages of this book. If you have other questions before the convention begins, send us an email at info@conofthenorth.org. If you're at the convention and have questions, just ask anyone with a purple "Magnetron" or an orange/yellow "Volunteer" badge and they will be happy to assist you.
Preregistration opens July 1st. You will need to go to the TableTopEvents (TTE) page and create an account, you can find the link on our main webpage. Once you have an account you will be able to pre-register starting July 1st and GMs can start entering their games right away. From July 1st to December 31, the preregistration price is $40 for a GM, $45 for a player, and $2 for a Referee. Beginning January 1st through mid-January (check our website for exact date) the preregistration price goes to $50 for players and GMs. Afterwards, preregistration will be closed so we can get materials printed for the convention.
On-site Registration will open the Friday the convention starts with prices being $60 for a full weekend, $45 for Saturday/Sunday, and $30 for Sunday only.
Yes! We do accept pre-registrations and payment on the TTE website.
You must be registered for the convention to run games. Once registered as a GM, you can submit event proposals through TTE.
All games are listed on TTE with all relevant information (style of game, location, duration). Log in to your TTE account from your personal computer, smartphone, or one of the computers in the registration area and choose your games online. When you’ve finished selecting your games and checked out from the system (reminder: all games are at no extra charge!), you will then be able to see your complete schedule of games that you have registered for.
The main Con of the North Registration area is located in the Fireside Lounge, just to the right of the hotel front desk. The Registration Desk is Will-Call only. No packets will be sent out ahead or after the convention. You can pick up your Preregistration packet during the Convention weekend at any time after 11:00 AM on Friday, and after 8 AM on Saturday or Sunday.
Follow the signs for the location of the Registration Desk. Any time after 11:00 AM on Friday, and after 8 AM on Saturday or Sunday. Cash or credit card payments are accepted.
All games are listed on TTE with all relevant information (style of game, location, duration). Log in to your TTE account from your personal computer, smartphone, or one of the computers in the registration area and choose your games online. If you absolutely need physical tickets, please see the registration desk.
On your TTE account, it will show your events under the Attend Tab > My Schedule.
All game locations will show on your e-ticket on your phone. (If you do not have a smartphone, please see the registration desk).
We typically have a few free tables if you want to run an impromptu game. Please ask at the Registration Desk and our staff can see if there is a space for the period you need and to avoid getting bumped for a scheduled game. You must be registered to run/play games, even for the open gaming spaces.
Con of the North is run ENTIRELY by volunteers, and we would love your help! The registration system has two-hour time slots for volunteering. Simply choose which works with your schedule. If you have spare time during the Con stop by the Registration area and see if they would like an extra hand. We also need hands to help with set-up on Thursday evening and take-down on Sunday evening. Please contact us at info@conofthenorth.org if you would like to volunteer before/after the con. Otherwise, you can find a staff/volunteer after 5 p.m. on Thursday during set-up and offer to help. During the weekend of the con, you can stop by the Registration Desk in your spare time and see if there are open slots for you to lend a hand. Please contact us at info@conofthenorth.org if you would like to volunteer before/after the con or have any questions.
Everyone is welcome. There are several games offered each year that are child-focused. However, Con of the North has one price for admission for all regardless of age or number of games played.
We will make every effort to accommodate any special needs. Please contact us at info@conofthenorth.org or come to the main registration area during the convention.
It's easy! Just find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/conofthenorth. Any specific questions, you can email us at info@conofthenorth.org.
We have limited parking. Please consider carpooling if possible. Parking is available in the hotel’s parking lots and ramp, in the Atria parking lot on Campus Drive, and street parking on Xenium Lane and Campus Drive.
There will be maps of the hotel posted around the hotel itself, otherwise, please see the on-stie book for the map layout of the convention rooms & locations.
Are you in need of just a bit of a quiet space? There will be a small lounge area outside Studio 17 (GM Prep Room) and outside the Computer Rooms H & I that will have some comfortable chairs set up. These are some quieter spaces for the con if you just need a little time to get away from the hustle and bustle of the convention and note: This space is not available for open gaming.
At this time, Con of the North 2025 will not be requiring masks, nor proof of vaccination in regard to COVID-19, however Con of the North does reserve the right to change the policy throughout the year per Federal, State, County and City guidelines/recommendations, and/or if membership deems necessary. Con of the North strongly suggests those who wish to mask during the convention to do so. Updated 6/13/2023