Mountain Mania 2025
Join us May 1st - 4th, 2025 at Burke Mountain Hotel and Conference Center in East Burke, Vermont.
BADGE SALES ARE LIVE! Secure your badge now and sign up for games!
Game Master, Volunteer and Vendor Submissions are still open. If you have something you'd like to host or present we want to see it! If you are unsure or have any questions please feel welcome to email us at mountainmaniacon@outlook.com or DMing us on our Instagram or Facebook.
We have 9 2025 Vermont State Championship Tournaments scheduled this year - Check them out for a chance to win and move on to the Northeast Regional Championships!
Immerse yourself in a weekend of board games, role-playing adventures, and card games in the charming Northeast Kingdom over Vermont, ensuring an inclusive experience for all. Dive into thrilling tournaments, explore unique vendors, and seize the opportunity to be a Game Master by submitting your sessions.
Looking for Free Play? We have plenty of grab and go spaces available throughout the weekend that will be open for you to use to play anything you want!
Play to Win is also back this year! Play the game, sign the log sheet, and at the end of the weekend we will announce the winners!
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS YEAR!
Fantasy Pants
Fantasy Pants is a lively Dungeons & Dragons podcast known for its epic storytelling, humor, and unpredictable dice rolls. At Mountain Mania, they’ll be recording a special live episode on Saturday, May 3rd, giving attendees a chance to watch the adventure unfold in real time. Don’t miss this exciting mix of roleplaying, storytelling, and tabletop chaos!
*This event is a free event that does not require a ticket to attend.
CrowsNestCraft and Goobertown Hobbies
John from CrowsNestCraft is back with his popular Paint & Sip sessions and an exciting RPG adventure. And new this year, he's teaming up with Brent from Goobertown Hobbies to run a full Hobby Room all weekend long. This is an opportunity to bring your own minis, paints etc. hang out between games, build some terrain, paint and talk with other hobby enthusiasts. Basic paints and brushes will be on hand, but you should bring your own materials if you have specific items in mind.
*To participate in the hosted Paint n Sips or the RPG adventure, you must sign up on our events page. These events are live and can be signed up for now!
*The hobby room is a free event and does not require a ticket to attend.
Author A.K. Caggiano
Author of the Villains and Virtues series (and more) will be joining us this year to host an exciting Character Backstory Workshop - a great way to bring your RPG characters to life! Come for the workshop but stay for the books! Get your copy right on site or bring yours from home and leave with a shiny signature from the icon herself!
*The Character Backstory Workshop is a ticketed event with limited seats. The ticket is free and you can sign up right now on our events page.
Murder Mystery
Local mystery enthusiast, Adam Shatney, is running an exciting murder mystery event. Can you crack the case, or will you be caught up in the chaos?
*This will be a limited ticket event but it is not yet live. More information to come very soon...
Thursday Night Pre-Party
Last year we rocked out in the roaring 20s and this year Mountain Mania blasts off into outer space. So strap in, adventurers because we're kicking off the convention with a Thursday night pre-party that's out of this world! The theme? A galaxy far, far away...STAR WARS!
The Force is strong with this one! Jedi, Sith, smuggler, or droid-come dressed as your favorite character and get ready for an intergalactic battle of tabletop games and adventure!
Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Time: 7PM
Location: Mos Eisley Cantina at Burke Mountain Resort, East Burke, VT
Cost: FREE to attend. Food and drink available for an additional cost.
Let the games (and the Cantina drinks) flow like the spice of Tatooine!
Registration
| Registration | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| One Day Only Fri, Sat, or Sun | $25.00 | $13.00 |
| 3 Day Pass | $55.00 | $30.00 |
Some events may require an additional ticket fee at the discretion of the GM, please check event descriptions for more details.
Lodging
Prepare for a gaming getaway like no other! At Mountain Mania we're excited to unveil our "Stay Where You Play" lodging options, bringing the magic of tabletop gaming right to your doorstep.
Accommodations fit for all parties
- Duo Dwellings: Cozy rooms for dynamic duos. Perfect for you and your trusty sidekick!
- Quartet Quarters: Spacious enough for a party of four. Gather your gaming squad for a weekend of epic adventures!
- Hexad Haven: For those seeking a family or friend-filled retreat, our roomy lodgings for six are ready to accommodate your fellowship.
Book with the promo code MANIA to receive a discount on 1, 2, or 3 nights, the more you stay the more you save!
Logo designed and created by Vermont local and co-creator of Mountain Mania, Faeryn Thalia.
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Dates
Location
Burke, Vermont
Venue
Burke Mountain Hotel & Conference Center
2559 Mountain Rd, East Burke, VT 05832, USA
(802) 626-7400
Hotel discounts are available by using the Promo code: MANIA on the main website www.skiburke.com or by calling their reservation number at 866-966-4820, please see the hotel website for more information on their policies.
