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ProtoCON 2022
Registration
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Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Venue
Element Event Center
5624 Cougar Ln, Kearns, UT 84118, USA
801-545-4109
What is ProtoCON?
ProtoCON is an event where game designers and public playtesters come together to play prototypes. Playtesters are an essential part of the game design process and ProtoCON intends to bring game designers and the public together.
Visit the ProtoCON website
Join the ProtoCON Facebook Group
What does it cost to attend ProtoCON?
| Name | Event | Cost | Charge Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playtester | Playtest access to all events | $5.00 | $1.30 |
| *Youth Playtester Badge (17 and under) | Playtest access to all events | - | - |
| Designer Triple Session | Three 3-hour prototype slots | $90.00 | $6.40 |
| Designer Double Session | Two 3-hour prototype slots | $60.00 | $4.59 |
| Designer Single Session | One 3-hour prototype slot | $35.00 | $3.10 |
| **Youth Designer Badge | One 1 hour session | $5.00 | $1.30 |
| Media and/or Sponsor | Contact info@protoconutah.com | - | - |
Youth Badge Types
*Youth Playtester Badges are free but are limited. After purchasing an adult badge you may select Youth tickets by clicking the link above.
**We are wanting to support young designers as well so we have some limited space for youth designers (17 and under). Each youth will be paired with a volunteer game designer who will act as a coach/mentor during playtesting. Youth will be contacted via email concerning which time slot they will be allotted.
Note: Youth should have a parent at the event at all times!
Important info for Designers
Designers will need to select tickets here, or with the "Attend" drop down menu above, according to their badge type. (For example: a designer who has a Single Session Badge will select one ticket among the A, B or C playtest sessions, while the Triple Session Badge will select all three). Please reserve your sessions early as each session only has a limited number of tickets available.
Designers will be required to provide basic game info as well as a description along with one or more photos of their prototype. Further information will be emailed to each designer after they register. Designers should also be prepared to submit a sell sheet for their prototype. Don't feel pressure to have something amazing. These will be used both prior to and during ProtoCON 2022.
Registration for designer tables closes on November 26th. Make sure to reserve your table(s) soon!
Friday Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | *CHECK IN OPENS |
| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | WORKSHOP/OPEN GAMING |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | OPEN GAMING |
| 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM | SHOWCASE A |
| 8:15 PM - 9:00 PM | SHOWCASE B |
| 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | OPEN GAMING |
*After check in, attendees may proceed to either the designer workshop (pre-registration required) or open gaming. Everyone who checks in on Friday and attends the showcases will receive 3 raffle tickets for Saturday’s game raffles.
What is a Showcase?
During the Showcases each game designer will have the opportunity to set up their games and give a brief pitch/overview of their game. Attendees will select games they are most interested in playing during the playtest sessions on Saturday.
Saturday Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | CHECK IN OPENS |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | TIME SLOT A |
| 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM | YOUTH DESIGNERS |
| 1:15 PM | 1ST RAFFLE! |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | TIME SLOT B |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | YOUTH DESIGNERS |
| 5:15 PM | 2ND RAFFLE! |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TIME SLOT C |
| 9:15 PM | FINAL RAFFLE! |
| 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM | OPEN GAMING |
Raffle Tickets and Prizes
Attendees receive 1 raffle ticket for each game they playtest (additional tickets for attending Friday's Showcases). The more games you playtest, the more tickets you receive. The prizes will be games and other related items which get donated by sponsors of ProtoCON. Maximum prizes per person is one. See the sponsor list below!
What is Open Gaming?
Open gaming is available at various times throughout the convention. If you wish to bring a prototype to play during open gaming you must have a designer's badge.
ProtoCON Scholarships
ProtoCON aims to be an inclusive experience. Scholarships are available to designers and playtesters who would otherwise be unable to attend due to the financial burden. Contact us to apply.
Sponsors
We would like to thank our sponsors!
More sponsors coming soon!
BGDG of Utah
We would like to thank the Board Game Designer's Guild of Utah for all their work in creating ProtoCON! If anyone would like to know more about the BGDG of Utah you can contact them @ BGDG of Utah Facebook Page or on our BGDG of Utah Website
