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Check out all this great stuff you can play at MGC!

 

Air Hockey

Air Hockey

Air Hockey

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!

Arcade Video

Arcade Video

Arcade Video

Arcade Video

There is nothing quite like playing a game that you just walked up to in an arcade, and now you can leave your quarters at home and play more than 100 games thanks to great local arcades and individual collectors! Looking to buy or sell or just share your own game? You can do that too!
Artemis Bridge Simulator [Full Experience]

Artemis Bridge Simulator [Full Experience]

Artemis Bridge Simulator [Full Experience]

Artemis Bridge Simulator [Full Experience]

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.”
    • Tabletop Experience. This is no Kobayashi Maru, so there’s no need to cheat, Kirk. The training ship has a crew of five. $5 per seat, 5 seats per session.
    • Full Experience – Training days are over! You’re on a deep space mission to ███ █████ █████ to do ███ █████ ████. Crews of seven will take up positions on the bridge and strive to go where no crew has gone before? $10 per seat, 7 seats per session.
Artemis Bridge Simulator [Tabletop Experience]

Artemis Bridge Simulator [Tabletop Experience]

Artemis Bridge Simulator [Tabletop Experience]

Artemis Bridge Simulator [Tabletop Experience]

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.”
    • Tabletop Experience. This is no Kobayashi Maru, so there’s no need to cheat, Kirk. The training ship has a crew of five. $5 per seat, 5 seats per session.
    • Full Experience – Training days are over! You’re on a deep space mission to ███ █████ █████ to do ███ █████ ████. Crews of seven will take up positions on the bridge and strive to go where no crew has gone before? $10 per seat, 7 seats per session. (Full experience tickets here)
Chess

Chess

Chess

Chess

We’re bringing competitive Chess back 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!
Cosplay

Cosplay

Cosplay

Cosplay

Come to the show dressed as your favorite character from gaming! Come Saturday for a chance to win prizes for the best costumes when we host our Cosplay tournament! On Sunday, we invite kids to come in costume and show it off!

Crane Games

Crane Games

Crane Games

Crane Games

Think that you can win a prize by dropping a claw on it and nabbing it out of the machine? Try your hand – or claw – at our various claw games to see what you can get! Crane games are one of the only games with an extra associated cost due to their prizes.
Halo Custom Edition LAN

Halo Custom Edition LAN

Halo Custom Edition LAN

Halo Custom Edition LAN

KLabsDev.com is bringing the party… LAN party that is! Pull up to a battlestation and enter the world of Halo CE, as you battle for supremacy on this landmark game! It’s go time in this 10 player, 5v5, game played on laptops
Kiddie Rides

Kiddie Rides

Kiddie Rides

Kiddie Rides

Thanks to KingPin Games, the kids (and those young at heart…) can check out some awesome Kiddie Rides! Enjoy them for free, and even purchase them to take home with you or put on location when the show is done! Want to reserve one for delivery at the show? Contact Chris at KingPin at (608) 393-2299 for current inventory and pricing!
Miniature Wargaming

Miniature Wargaming

Miniature Wargaming

Miniature Wargaming

You might have a pile of them, you probably haven’t painted them. We know, it’s a thing. That’s probably why some of the pre-painted miniature games are so popular, and expensive. The good news is, we have them at the show! No, we won’t paint them for you. Whether it’s Warhammer, Star Wars, Sails of Glory, Marvel, or just classic old school world war games, we’ve got something for  you. The lineup includes Warhammer 40k, Star Wars Legion, Marvel Crisis Protocol, and more!
Modern Games

Modern Games

Modern Games

Modern Games

Looking to check out the latest game systems like the Playstation 5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch? Then grab a controller and start playing as we have multiple copies of each console playable!
Pinball

Pinball

Pinball

Pinball

The classic silverball game is a Midwestern tradition, and with tons of pinball machines on hand including many brand new machines from the hottest manufacturers, you can play all day… no quarters required!
Pogs

Pogs

Pogs

Pogs

Pogs are back at the MGC and they’re still all that *and* a bag of chips! That’s right, blow the dust off your pogs, grab a slammer, and get to the Wisconsin Center where we’re going to have open play on Friday night (which, if you missed the fad in the 90s, we’ll teach you how to play!), and maybe even some big tournaments! Or just find someone throughout the halls of MGC with some cardboard discs who is ready to rumble and start throwing down!

Pop-A-Shot

Pop-A-Shot

Pop-A-Shot

Pop-A-Shot

MGC doesn’t just host any basketball game, we host the original arcade basketball game, Pop-A-Shot! Head over to a machine to check it out, and participate in the Pop-A-Shot World Championship on Saturday!
Retro Computers

Retro Computers

Retro Computers

Retro Computers

Remember what it was like when you got your first Commodore? Or maybe it was a Tandy? Early Apple computers? Rediscover your past, or learn about what gaming was like in the early days of computers. Explore dozens of different retro computers in the Museum and challenge each other to a networked game of Quake on an iMac in the Guys, Games and Beer room!
Retro Games

Retro Games

Retro Games

Retro Games

Play games on the consoles of the past! If you can name a console, chances are it is on the floor and playable! Rediscover popular consoles of the past like the NES, Sega Genesis, Playstation 1 and N64, experience great consoles you may have missed like the Turbografx-16, Sega Saturn and Wii U, and even discover consoles you may have never heard of like the FM Towns Marty, Vectrex, Arcadia 2001 and even the Super A’Can… and while you’re at it, challenge a friend to a game!
Show Exclusive Games

Show Exclusive Games

Show Exclusive Games

Show Exclusive Games

Come play the games we’ve had as show exclusives in the past and this year’s new MGC Show Exclusive games. Then buy them right at the MGC Official Merchandise booth while supplies last! This includes games on the Atari Jaguar, Sega Genesis, Nintendo NES, SNES, and Switch.1 Then, if you like, you can buy them from the Merchandise booth during normal show hours. Want to get them before the show? Head over to JJGames, which we own, and get the games sent to you! Want to know more about all the games? Check out the MGC Show Exclusive History page. VIG exclusive games are not part of this experience.
Tabletop Board Games

Tabletop Board Games

Tabletop Board Games

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!

Tabletop RPGs

Tabletop RPGs

Tabletop RPGs

Tabletop RPGs

Come and play many of the most popular RPG games in the industry! We’re shaking up how we’ve done tabletop RPGs this year, with adventures for all players of all skill levels from beginner to long-time wizard!

Trading Card Games

Trading Card Games

Trading Card Games

Trading Card Games

Grab your deck and bring it along to challenge people to a game of Magic: the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and other popular trading card games! Slypatch Gaming will be hosting some great Magic tournaments, and we’ll be unveiling more as they are confirmed! Just play for fun, or feel the heat of competition in one of our free-to-play tournaments offering great prizes!
Warhammer 40K

Warhammer 40K

Warhammer 40K

Warhammer 40K

Warhammer 40,000, the thrilling hobby of tabletop wargaming! The game is set in the grim darkness of the far future, where mighty armies clash on countless war-torn worlds and Humanity stands alone, beset on all sides by the threats of the heretic, the mutant and the alien. There is no mercy. There is no respite. Prepare yourself for battle.

Find an opponent, play with friends, watch or learn. All of that and more is possible with Warhammer 40K at MGC! Hang out and talk strategy, paint or learn to paint models, learn to play, or get lucky in a random giveaway.  Run by Warpstorm Games & Lounge.

Learn More About Warhammer 40K at the MGC

 

Xbox 360 LAN

Xbox 360 LAN

Xbox 360 LAN

Xbox 360 LAN

Call of Duty, HALO, Rainbox Six, who knows what we will be playing on this massive Xbox 360 system link setup?! Maybe we get lucky and dig up 10 copies of Gears of War 3 or 8 copies of Armored Core 4! Swing by the Video Game Museum area to see what we get up to with this massive power hog of an idea!

Learn to Play

Learn a new game at the show! Like these!

Learn to Play A Song of Ice and Fire

Learn to Play A Song of Ice and Fire

Learn to Play A Song of Ice and Fire

Learn to Play A Song of Ice and Fire

You know nothing, MGC attendee! Learn to take control of your favorite houses from the popular book series, and lead them into battle against their fearsome opponents. Recreate your favorite moments from the series or make your own stories. Sign ups start at 10am in the Warpstorm room. Every participant goes home with a Warpstorm custom d6 die, and a $2 off cafe drink coupon for use at the Warpstorm store starting 4/8/24! Run by Warpstorm Games & Lounge. Learn More About miniature wargaming at the MGC  
Learn to Play Crokinole

Learn to Play Crokinole

Learn to Play Crokinole

Learn to Play Crokinole

Crokinole (KROH-ki-nohl) is an exciting disc-flicking dexterity game. Like tabletop curling or shuffleboard for your fingers. Players: 2-4 | Age: 8+ Estimated playing time: 30 minutes BGG Complexity Rating: 1.24/5
Learn to Play D&D

Learn to Play D&D

Learn to Play D&D

Learn to Play D&D

Interested in what Dungeons & Dragons is all about? Maybe you saw it played on Stranger Things, or Youtube, or Twitch but you’ve never played yourself. Well, here’s your chance to find out what all those strange looking dice are for and what this role-playing game is all about! These short sessions are designed to get you into the action quick (15-30 minutes) and then if you want more can be extended to a longer game. Add it to your schedule or just drop by the Tabletop RPG area to see what’s available. Run by various DMs including Dan Houser, John Mares and more!
Learn to Play Haunted Inheritance

Learn to Play Haunted Inheritance

Learn to Play Haunted Inheritance

Learn to Play Haunted Inheritance

So you haven’t played Haunted Inheritance? Well join the family fun! You are eligible to inherit a vast fortune, which is hidden in the rooms of an abandoned mansion, and you only have one night to do it. (Game play is 1 Hour.) There is one other little problem–the mansion is haunted. Semi-Cooperative, Solo / Solitaire or Family, Adventure, Humor, Dice Rolling, Events, Negotiation, Upcoming Releases, Crowdfunded, Theme: Spooky Old Houses Find the tools for success.
Learn to Play Magic: the Gathering Commander

Learn to Play Magic: the Gathering Commander

Learn to Play Magic: the Gathering Commander

Learn to Play Magic: the Gathering Commander

Learn to play Pauper EDH or starter precon level Commander! Sessions start every hour on the hour.
Learn to Play Marvel Crisis Protocol

Learn to Play Marvel Crisis Protocol

Learn to Play Marvel Crisis Protocol

Learn to Play Marvel Crisis Protocol

Learn to play Marvel Crisis Protocol, a tactical miniatures game set in the Marvel Universe where you can either save the world, or conquer it. Assemble your Avengers, mutants, or friendly neighborhood superheroes and have fun! Sign ups start at 10am in the Warpstorm room.

Every participant goes home with a Warpstorm custom d6 die, and a $2 off cafe drink coupon for use at the Warpstorm store starting 4/8/24!

Run by Warpstorm Games & Lounge. Learn More About miniature wargaming at the MGC

 

Learn to Play Marvel United

Learn to Play Marvel United

Learn to Play Marvel United

Learn to Play Marvel United

Take on the role of iconic Marvel Heroes cooperating to stop the master plan of a Villain (played by game).

Players: 1-4 | Age: 8+ |  Estimated playing time: 40 minutes  | BGG Complexity Rating: 1.82/5

Learn to Play Spot It!

Learn to Play Spot It!

Learn to Play Spot It!

Learn to Play Spot It!

Real-time simple pattern recognition game in which players try to find an image shown on two cards.

Players: 2-8 | Age: 5+

Estimated playing time: 15 minutes

BGG Complexity Rating: 1.03/5

Learn to Play Star Wars Legion

Learn to Play Star Wars Legion

Learn to Play Star Wars Legion

Learn to Play Star Wars Legion

Enter the ground battles of the Galactic Civil War as you learn to command a unique army of miniatures filled with troopers, power vehicles, and iconic characters from the Star Wars universe! Star Wars Legion features innovative game mechanics that simulate the fog of war, and the chaos of battle. Sign ups start at 10am in the Warpstorm room. Every participant goes home with a Warpstorm custom d6 die, and a $2 off cafe drink coupon for use at the Warpstorm store starting 4/8/24! Run by Warpstorm Games & Lounge. Learn More About miniature wargaming at the MGC  
Learn to Play Super-Skill Pinball

Learn to Play Super-Skill Pinball

Learn to Play Super-Skill Pinball

Learn to Play Super-Skill Pinball

A game that brings pinball to tabletop gaming with atmosphere, art, & roll-and-write mechanisms.

Players: 1-4 | Age: 12+ | Estimated playing time: 30 minutes | BGG Complexity Rating: 2.22/5

Learn to Play Thunder Road: Vendetta

Learn to Play Thunder Road: Vendetta

Learn to Play Thunder Road: Vendetta

Learn to Play Thunder Road: Vendetta

Revved-up restoration of the classic 1986 game of mayhem! Grab your crew, roll your dice, race your cars, shoot your guns, and try not to get wrecked.

Players: 2-4 | Age: 10+ | Estimated playing time: 45-75 minutes | BGG Complexity Rating: 2.02/5

Learn to Play Video Game Champion

Learn to Play Video Game Champion

Learn to Play Video Game Champion

Learn to Play Video Game Champion

Play as a kid in the ‘90s! Beg for money from your parents for video games, buy game magazines, rent games, & play as many games as you can!

Players: 2-5 | Age: 11+  | Estimated playing time: 60-90 minutes | BGG Complexity Rating: 2.86/5

Learn to Play Viva La Dungeon!

Learn to Play Viva La Dungeon!

Learn to Play Viva La Dungeon!

Learn to Play Viva La Dungeon!

Viva La Dungeon! Is a battle-royale dungeon-crawling hidden movement game. Two to four players go into the Dungeon and only one of them is going to survive. They travel around level gathering weapons, armor and loot as the Gelatinous Cubes begin to close off rooms. A chaotic dice-rolling romp built on classic roleplaying game mechanics but with a board game twist.
Learn to Play Warhammer 40K

Learn to Play Warhammer 40K

Learn to Play Warhammer 40K

Learn to Play Warhammer 40K

Learn to play Warhammer 40,000, the thrilling hobby of tabletop wargaming! The game is set in the grim darkness of the far future, where mighty armies clash on countless war-torn worlds and Humanity stands alone, beset on all sides by the threats of the heretic, the mutant and the alien. There is no mercy. There is no respite. Prepare yourself for battle. Sign ups start at 10am in the Warpstorm room.

Every participant goes home with a Warpstorm custom d6 die, and a $2 off cafe drink coupon for use at the Warpstorm store starting 4/8/24!

Run by Warpstorm Games & Lounge. Learn More About Warhammer 40K at the MGC

 

Learn to Play Wyrmspan

Learn to Play Wyrmspan

Learn to Play Wyrmspan

Learn to Play Wyrmspan

Strategy game inspired by the mechanisms of Wingspan, with hand management, end game bonuses, & track movement, played over 4 rounds.

Players: 1-5 | Age: 14+ | Estimated playing time: 90 minutes | BGG Complexity Rating: 2.68/5