Tournaments & Contests
What kind of tournaments are you interested in?
Board Game Tournaments & Contests
5th Annual PitchCar Grand Prix
An exciting dexterity game for all ages! PitchCar has rules so simple they can be taught in one breath, but gameplay so tricky that even adults face a challenge! Winner wins a trophy! Learn more.
Collectable Card Game Tournaments & Contests
NEA Game Fest 2025 is planning a variety of CCG tournaments and events.
Magic the Gathering
Tournament
**Hosted by Mythic Forge. Get ready for an epic Magic: The Gathering tournament! Gather your best deck, face off against powerful opponents, and compete for various prizes, including card packs. Whether you’re a casual player or a competitive mage, this event promises thrilling battles and strategic gameplay. Learn more.
Pauper Style Drafts
Come build and play a deck from supplied commons that you get to take home with you. Prizes for winners, including booster packs.
Open Play
For every best out of three games/rounds played (or Commander), earn one ticket to enter the next daily drawing for booster packs.
Lorcana
Tournament and Disney Costume Contest
Come play a constructed style tournament of speed, Swiss style rounds with other Illumineers. Prizes including booster packs for tournament and costume winners. Learn more.
Open Play
For every best out of three games/rounds played, earn one ticket to enter the next daily drawing for booster packs.
Learn to Play
Come learn to play Lorcana with experienced Illumineers.
Pokemon
Tournament
**Hosted by Mythic Forge. Join us for an exciting Pokémon Card Tournament! Test your skills, compete against fellow Trainers, and battle for various prizes, including card packs. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event is perfect for all levels. Learn more.
Miniature Game Tournaments & Contests
Warhammer
J-Town Throwdown: Warhammer 40k 2,000pt GT
Prize Support includes: Trophies, life sizes replicas, lots of miniature swag! IMPORTANT: You must purchase a J-Town Throwdown Badge in order to participate in this tournament. If you have already purchased a badge and would like to upgrade to a J-Town Throwdown Badge please contact Kier Heyl - kier@neagamefest.com. Register on Best Coast Pairings.
J-Town Throwdown: Best Painted Army
Must be a participant in the J-Town Throwdown to enter. Trophy for winner. See last years winners
Miniature Painting Contests
See our painting rubric!
Our miniature painting contests include a trophy and hobby supplies as prizes. See last years winners
Best Painted Small Model
Best painted model on a 2" (50mm) or smaller base. Entries open Saturday 9AM - 12PM. Judging 12 - 3PM. Winner announced at 8PM.
Best Painted Large Model
Best painted model on a base larger than 2" (50mm). Includes most vehicles. Entries open Saturday 9AM - 12PM. Judging 12 - 3PM. Winner announced at 8PM.
Best Painted Unit
Best painted unit. Each model must be on a 2" (50mm) or smaller base. Entries open Saturday 9AM - 12PM. Judging 12 - 3PM. Winner announced at 8PM.
Speed Painting Contest
Model, paints, and brushes will be supplied. Participants will have 30 minutes to paint their model. Best painted model as voted on by participants wins a trophy.
Miniature Game Demopalooza
Every game played marked as “Miniature Game Demopalooza” gets you one entry to the drawing for $100 Vendor-Bucks. Drawing happening on Sunday.
