Plattecon XL: Year of Epic Proportions

Welcome to Plattecon XL

Plattecon falls on February 26th - February 28th, 2027, and will be hosted in Velzey Commons, inside Ullsvik Hall.

Plattecon offers a wide variety of events, panels, and more for attendees of all ages to partake in. We have everything from a free to play video game room, public game library, Play-to-Win games, and much more.

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Event Registration

Event registration will be opening in early November.

Hotel Block Reservations

*Awaiting confirmation from Holiday Inn, will be updated soon.

Ticket Prices

Online badge sales will be opening in early November

Weekend badges will also be sold in-person at the con. Single-day badges will be available in-person only. Prices are listed below.

We were unable to obtain a card reader this year, so front desk will be cash only.

• Anyone 8 years or younger has free access to the con.
• Student discount for badges is available at the convention with a valid student ID
• GM badges are available, but in limited supply. Please contact us if you are interested or have questions.

• Press badges are available, but in limited supply. Please contact us if you are interested or have questions.

• Tickets for individual events are not sold on the website. They will appear as though they are sold out - this is not the case, we just don't have enough staff to manage online event attendance sign-up

Vendor and Artist Registration

Vendor and Artist Registration is now open! please reach out to platteconcoordinator@gmail.com if you are interested in claiming a spot at the convention. Limited tables and booths are available.

Plattecon Events

Friday Night Game Jam:

In this rapid pace board game jam, contestants will be given limited supplies and time to design a board game. Participants may sign up at the event, or at the front desk prior to event start, in a group of up to 3 people. Games will be judged after the design period, and awards and prizes will be given out on Sunday morning.

Miniature Speed Painting Contest:

Bring your paints and brushes for this fast-paced painting competition. We supply the mini, and you get 90 minutes to paint it. Prizes are awarded for best painted models.

Cosplay Contest:

Plattecon is proud to host another year of our annual cosplay/costume contest! Contestants will show off, and be judged and awarded prizes based upon creativity, originality, effort, presentation and quality.

Family Feud:

Back again for a fourth year, we are happy to have once more our Plattecon-themed Family Feud. After gathering answers to questions over the weekend, two teams will be paired against each other to test their nerdy knowledge in this Family Feud-style trivia contest.

Jeopardy:

Back by popular demand, This Is Jeopardy! Just like in the classic game show, individuals will compete using their general knowledge in a quiz like event. This years theme has yet to be announced.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What is Plattecon? Plattecon is a gaming convention that's hosted by the Platteville Gaming Association at the University of Wisconsin Platteville for nearly 40 years. As such, please remember that all the work done to make this convention happen is done by a dedicated group of college students using their free time.

As always, a huge thanks to all our wonderful student volunteers who have worked very hard to make this convention possible!