RPGA-CON MINIATURE PAINTING CONTEST: SATURDAY NOV 21
Inspired by Dungeon Fest and Greasy Goblin.
Show us your best-painted miniature and compete for the title of RPGA-Con Miniature Painting Champion!
The Rules:
1) RPGA-Con Badge Holders Only
- The contest is open to current RPGA-Con badge holders.
2) One miniature entry per person.
Any tabletop gaming miniature is eligible, regardless of game, manufacturer, scale, or genre.
Yes, you can 3D print your own mini.
Size range is 25 mm to 55 mm.
3) Submission Window:
Entries may be submitted at the Check-In Table on Saturday Nov 21, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on the day of the convention.
Entries must be placed in the designated contest area before the 3:00 PM deadline.
4) The miniature must be painted by the person entering it.
5) Original Work:
No digitally created or AI-generated artwork may be submitted as part of the entry.
Painting, basing, sculpting, and other traditional hobby techniques are welcome.
6) Identification:
- Each entry form must include the entrant's name, contact info, and the name of the miniature.
7) RPG ALLIANCE RESERVES THE RIGHT to disqualify any submissions that do not meet community standards or for any other cause.
8) Anonymous Judging
Each entry will be assigned a number and displayed without the entrant's name.
The judging panel will judge entries by number only to reduce bias and keep judging as impartial as possible
9) Judging:
The contest will be judged by a panel of RPGA-Con Judges.
Each entry will receive a 1–5 (5 Being Awesome) score in four categories:
| Category | Points |
|---|---|
| Overall Appearance | 1-5 |
| Painting Quality | 1-5 |
| Creativity | 1-5 |
| Basing & Presentation | 1-5 |
| TOTAL | /20 |
The highest total score wins.
In the event of a tie, the Judges will make the final determination.
The Judges' decision is final.
Judging & Winner Announcement
Judging will take place during Happy Hour.
The winner will be announced at the end of Happy Hour.
One overall winner will receive the RPGA-Con Miniature Painting Contest prize and crowned the 2026 Champion!
Most importantly: Have fun, show off your work, and celebrate the hobby!
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