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Air Hockey

Play the classic arcade game of Air Hockey thanks to Gold Standard Air Hockey! Try their skills on one of the professional air hockey tables that Gold Standard is bringing, learn new skills, or just play for fun!

Artemis Bridge Simulator

Immerse yourself in this starship bridge simulator. This is the premier event for the actual built bridge with Spaceship type walls, monitors, and a large central view screen. Take one on of seven different positions and work together to overcome whatever the universe throws at you. Will you be the Captain, Helms Officer, Weapons Officer, Science Officer, Communications Officer, Fighter, or Engineering Officer? Yell things like “Give it all she’s got, Cap’n!” and “Logically speaking, there is no chance for survival.”

Boffer

Unleash your foam weapon skills on your unsuspecting opponents and win the day in the softer way! Well, softer than a real weapon anyway. Prepare for combat and challenge friends, family, and foes alike. Not quite sure how to perform the ultimate takedown? Luckily, Boffer Battle trainers are there to assist.

Chess

For the first time, we’re bringing competitive Chess to the Midwest Gaming Classic! Join some of the best players in the state as they take on visitors in unique challenges, give people tips on play, and demonstrate how one of the oldest games remains one of the best!

Discover Dungeons & Dragons

No Experience Necessary! Walk up, sit down, play! From the Birthplace of the “Game that Changed the World” come join Realms of Adventure with the very first role-playing game that has ignited the imaginations of millions of gamers around the world for five decades! We will teach you the basics of the original role-playing game and give you a taste of this collaborative storytelling game that relies more on teamwork and less on competition to win the day. Ever wonder what changed the face of tabletop and video gaming from the early days of Pong and Space Invaders into the magic of Legend of Zelda and the Elder Scrolls saga? Let us be your guide and companion through amazing lands and dread dungeons to battle monstrous foes, best deadly challenges and seize marvelous treasures to forge your own legend! Join Wisconsin (Harold) Johnson, Tom “The Dwarf” Darga, and others on fast-paced and quick intro adventures in the endless Realms of Adventure.

LARP (live action role-playing)

A live action role-playing game (LARP) is a form of role-playing game where the participants physically portray their characters. The players pursue goals within a fictional setting represented by real-world environments while interacting with each other in character. The outcome of player actions may be mediated by game rules or determined by consensus among players. Ready to live out your fantasy of being a medieval knight, or perhaps a high fantasy elf? Find out more in the Deeplight LARP Adventure room!

Tabletop Board Games

Play a multitude of the organized tournament and non-tournament board games such as Settlers of Catan, 7 Wonders, Exploding Kittens, and many more! Meet the makers of many popular tabletop games, learn a brand new game with our demo team or grab some friends and borrow an old favorite from a library of thousands of games thanks to MilCog!