Midwest GameFest 2024

About Us

Midwest GameFest Kansas City is an annual four-day tabletop hobby game convention held each Spring in the Kansas City area. It is the companion convention to our online-only event, Midwest GameFest Online, held each Fall online. We've got a great round up of activities from in-person role-playing games, miniatures, board games, card games, organized play, live action, cosplay, artwork, workshops, game designers, exhibitors, benefit events, a used game sale and more! Midwest GameFest is organized and funded by The Role-Players Guild of Kansas City, LTD.

» About Our In-Person Convention

Back In Person for 2024

Midwest GameFest takes our responsibility to public health and safety very seriously. We'll be following local and CDC guidance on event protocols. Right now there is no mask or vaccine requirement for attendees.

Expect the following precautions:

• Mask recommended but not required (CDC-approved masks available at no cost)
• Entry prohibited to those who are ill
• Hand sanitizer stations throughout the venue
• Acrylic screens at volunteer stations
• No vaccination requirement, but volunteers, GMs, exhibitors, and attendees are heavily encouraged to be vaccinated.
• Note: Some events may have mask requirement.

» COVID Policy

Events

We feature board games, card games, historical and other miniatures wargaming, and role-playing games of all sorts. You'll find cosplay contests, panels and workshops, one-off custom games, organized play events, tournaments, our storied Gamers Garage Sale, and our benefit raffle for Harvesters.

» In-Person Events

Exhibitors

We host a range of gaming-related dealers and exhibitors from around the Midwest. You'll find both popular and hard-to-find games, gaming aids, art prints, hand-crafted goods, and gaming-themed clothing and accessories.

» In-Person Exhibitors

Volunteers

We offer great discounts for individuals and groups who can help out during the convention, and we have flexible volunteer hours to meet your schedule. You can even earn free admission just for helping out. Come out and be one of the crew!

» In-Person Volunteers

Sponsorships

Whether it's a Very Important Gamer package, event/room naming rights, or advertising in our convention program or online and email channels, we offer sponsorship packages suitable for any size group, company or individual.

» In-Person Sponsorships