RAGECON 2025
The Best Three Days of Tabletop Gaming in Northern Nevada
June 27 - 29, 2025 • Grand Sierra Resort
RAGECON 2025
Our 10 year celebration will be bigger and better than ever!
Come play with us!
Play your favorite board games, card games, dice games, miniatures games, and role playing games.
You can learn a new game from our massive gaming library or our play-to-win section, play the hottest games in our hot games section, and even demo yet-to-be-released games in our protospiel game lab!
Want to learn to play D&D? We have a whole area dedicated to roleplaying games!
You can also win a game or other prize in our RAGEBUCK raffles, or visit our exhibitor room to add to your collections.
RAGECON is a family friendly event so bring the whole family and enjoy three days of gaming fun and prizes.
Hours of Scheduled Games
BUY YOUR BADGE!
Select the badge you'd like and purchase on the Carboard Events Convention management site!
(Badge required for ages 6 and older.)
ONE DAY BADGE
- One day RAGECON all-inclusive badge
- 5 RAGEBUCKs raffle tickets
- (Processing fees extra)
VIG BADGE
- Are you a VIG? (Very Important Gamer)
- Three day RAGECON all-inclusive badge
- A swag bag full of games and goodies plus 20 RAGEBUCKs raffle tickets
- (Processing fees extra)
THREE DAY BADGE
- Three day RAGECON all-inclusive badge
- 10 RAGEBUCKs raffle tickets
- (Processing fees extra)
GAME ON!
Gaming is the heart of RAGECON! We have Game Masters who run scheduled games that you can sign up to play after you’ve purchased your badge, and there are tons of them! When you sign up and play a game you will even get RAGEBUCKs to enter our fabulous prize raffles!
Don’t want to sign up for games? You can also check out games to play from our massive game library Y.ou’ll also find our Play to Win section in the library where you can check out a game, play it, and be entered to WIN it!
Volunteers Make RAGECON Awesome!
RAGECON is a volunteer-run convention. This means YOU help make the convention work! Volunteers can get a FREE or discounted RAGECON badge just for helping out.
We need help in areas like registration, the exhibitor room, the game library, the raffle area, and more. Go sign up now and choose where you’d like to volunteer!
We Always Need Good Game Masters!
Are you good at teaching games?
Sign up to be a game master at RAGECON and run your favorite games for other attendees!
Game masters are volunteers and can get a FREE or discounted badge just for running games!
You do need to have an easy training session and have your games and scheduled times approved. Click the button to learn more.
The Exhibitor Room is the Place to Be!
Love that new game you just played? Check out the selection in the exhibitor room!
Whether you’re looking for games, gaming accessories, cool crafts, or awesome local organizations, the exhibitor room is a good place to find them!
Do you sell something that RAGECON attendees would love? Apply to be an exhibitor!
Look At All These Special Guests!
Our special guest lineup includes renowned game designers and prominent media personalities from the tabletop world. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning to explore the gaming scene, this is your chance to meet and mingle with the minds behind your favorite games.
Join us as these industry folks share their insights, showcase upcoming releases, and engage with attendees in interactive panels and scheduled events.
Play the Hottest Games!
Play the hottest games at Ragecon!
We will have a special area devoted to the newest and hottest games on the planet!
No experience necessary – there will be helpers available to teach you.
Win a Tournament!
We will offer some great tournaments during RAGECON. Please sign up as soon as possible to make sure you get a seat. Some tournaments even offer a badge to Gen Con as a prize for winning!
All tournament seats are first come, first served and each tournament is open to any player. You must have a RAGECON badge to sign up for tournaments.
Demo New Games!
Have time between your scheduled events at RAGECON?
Game Lab Protospiel: Stop by the Game Lab to demo new games and games still in development by some of the industry’s greatest designers.
The designers would love to get your feedback on their games.
Demo Games: Gaming companies and designers will be showing off their games during the whole convention in the Demo Game area.
Hotel Registration is OPEN
Scheduled Events
Here are some of the cool special events we have planned for you at RAGECON 2025!
In addition to playing great games, you can attend these events (and more) at RAGECON! We’ll be adding more as they appear on the schedule.
Paint and Take (All Day)
Paint and Take (All Day)
Chill out and paint up at our Paint and Take! A library of paint and brushes are open for anyone to use, whether you are passionate about miniature painting or just wanting to unwind.
Feel free to bring one of our miniatures or purchase one at the Table Shop – The first 30 visitors each day will receive a free unique miniature celebrating the Convention!
NO NEED TO SIGN UP!
Just stop by anytime between Noon and 10pm!
- Silver State
- Next to Exhibitors
3rd Annual RAGECON Trivia Contest
3rd Annual RAGECON Trivia Contest
Gather your teams of three,
And the depth of your knowledge we’ll see.
Questions and riddles abound,
And, perhaps, answers will be found.
All are welcome to attend,
And there might be prizes at the end!
- Silver State
- Foyer
Event Hosts
RAGECON
Convention
Character Building & Back Story
Character Building & Back Story
Join Amber Davies from Dungeon Studios on a dive into the art of creating rich, memorable characters for your tabletop games. This workshop will guide you through developing unique personalities, motivations, and backstories that deepen your storytelling and make every player’s journey more engaging and meaningful.
Dungeon Studios is a passionate collective of creatives united to craft immersive and captivating content across multiple media. From richly detailed tabletop games to gripping fantasy and horror podcasts, we blend storytelling, sound, and art to bring you more than just content – we bring you experiences!
- Silver State
- Event Room
The Board Game Comedy Hour
The Board Game Comedy Hour
Grant Lyon, a touring professional comedian from Comedy Central, Comic’s Unleashed, the SyFy Channel, and more, is also a huge board game lover!
His comedy album Scheduled Fun Time hit number one on the comedy charts and has made him the featured artist of the month on multiple SiriusXM channels. He’s performed in 45 states and is recognizable from numerous national TV commercials.
During the pandemic, he started making videos about the board games he loves, and now he has over 200,000 followers across his Grant’s Game Recs platforms.
He’s the co-designer of the party game Curmudgeon, published by 25th Century Games, and he writes jokes for a lot of the games you see on the shelves of places like Target (Would You Rather, That’s What She Said, and more).
For the first time ever, Grant is putting his 18 years of standup comedy experience into a standup show all about board games. If you’re a gamer, these are jokes for you! He’ll even lead the entire room in a big group game to end the night.
- Silver State
- Event Room
Paint and Take (All Day)
Paint and Take (All Day)
Chill out and paint up at our Paint and Take! A library of paint and brushes are open for anyone to use, whether you are passionate about miniature painting or just wanting to unwind.
Feel free to bring one of our miniatures or purchase one at the Table Shop – The first 30 visitors each day will receive a free unique miniature celebrating the Convention!
NO NEED TO SIGN UP!
Just stop by anytime between Noon and 10pm!
- Silver State
- Next to Exhibitors
3rd Annual RAGECON Trivia Contest
3rd Annual RAGECON Trivia Contest
Gather your teams of three,
And the depth of your knowledge we’ll see.
Questions and riddles abound,
And, perhaps, answers will be found.
All are welcome to attend,
And there might be prizes at the end!
- Silver State
- Foyer
Event Hosts
RAGECON
Convention
Sound, Story, & Suspense: Elevating TTRPGs With Audio Drama
Sound, Story, & Suspense: Elevating TTRPGs With Audio Drama
Producers of the audio drama, Fables From the Forgotten, break down how they use vocal techniques, pacing, and sound to increase tension in a story without relying on visuals.
Dungeon Studios is a passionate collective of creatives united to craft immersive and captivating content across multiple media. From richly detailed tabletop games to gripping fantasy and horror podcasts, we blend storytelling, sound, and art to bring you more than just content – we bring you experiences!
- Silver State
- Event Room
How to Run TTRPGs for Kids
How to Run TTRPGs for Kids
Join Amber Davies from Dugeon Studios and learn practical tips and fun techniques for running TTRPGs that captivate and inspire young players. This workshop covers how to simplify rules, create engaging stories, and foster creativity, making your game sessions enjoyable and memorable for kids of all ages.
Dungeon Studios is a passionate collective of creatives united to craft immersive and captivating content across multiple media. From richly detailed tabletop games to gripping fantasy and horror podcasts, we blend storytelling, sound, and art to bring you more than just content – we bring you experiences!
- Silver State
- Event Room
Speed Paint Contest
Speed Paint Contest
Ready…Set…Paint! Join our miniature painting competition at RAGECON! Bring a minitature to the table and use the supplies offered to paint it the best you can…but steel yourself, because all contestents only have 1 hour! $5.00 to join, and the top 3 being awarded Kobold Keep store credit.
Speed Paint Contest sponsored by Kobold Keep
- Silver State
- Next to Exhibitors
Comedy Hour
Comedy Hour
You may have caught Grant’s Board Game Comedy Hour, but he isn’t just a one trick poney. Grant will offer his non-board game set tonight!
Described by San Francisco Weekly as “a hilariously sharp observer, not one of those tired white-guy bellyachers,” Grant has appeared on things like Comedy Central, Comics Unleashed, SyFy, Just For Laughs and more. His Dry Bar Comedy Special “Silly Mustache Man” released in 2025 to great reviews, and his debut album “Scheduled Fun Time” hit #1 on the comedy charts.
You might also recognize him from a number of national commercials including AT&T, Johnsonville Sausage, CiCi’s Pizza, Sam Adams and more, and he stars in the Amazon Prime feature film Killer Kate.
- Silver State
- Event Room
RAGECON GAME SWAP
RAGECON Game Swap
Are you looking to thin out some of your gaming inventory, or looking to pick up some great deals? Join us for the RAGECON Game Swap in the Silver State room at the back. If you are looking for a great deal you don’t have to do anything but show up!
Selecting a “seat” is reserving a 4′ Section of a table to setup your space. Each 8′ table will be divided into two 4′ sections for the Game Swap space. If you need more space you can sign up for two spaces max which would be the whole 8′ table. Please only do this if you really need the space so we can accommodate as many as possible. At the event if it is obvious you do not need 8′ of space you will be moved to a 4′ section without a refund on your donation. We will assign your location.
RAGECON will be collecting a $5.00 donation fee to support the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for the space. Please keep this in mind when reserving a table and thank you for joining us in this effort!
RAGECON will send the donated funds to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada after the convention and we will post the amount donated. All of the donation will go to the Food Bank.
We invite all attendees to join us in the effort to support those in need in Northern Nevada and donate to the Food Bank. They will be present on Sunday to provide information and take donations!
- Silver State
- Back of room
- Add event to your schedule
Paint and Take (All Day)
Paint and Take (All Day)
Chill out and paint up at our Paint and Take! A library of paint and brushes are open for anyone to use, whether you are passionate about miniature painting or just wanting to unwind.
Feel free to bring one of our miniatures or purchase one at the Table Shop – The first 30 visitors each day will receive a free unique miniature celebrating the Convention!
NO NEED TO SIGN UP!
Just stop by anytime between 10am and 8pm!
- Silver State
- Next to Exhibitors
Running EPIC Dragons
Running EPIC Dragons
Join Amber Davies of Dungeon Studios and learn how to unlock the secrets to bringing dragons to life in your tabletop games! This workshop will teach you how to create memorable dragon encounters, craft epic stories around these legendary creatures, and use tactics that challenge your players while fueling their imaginations.
Dungeon Studios is a passionate collective of creatives united to craft immersive and captivating content across multiple media. From richly detailed tabletop games to gripping fantasy and horror podcasts, we blend storytelling, sound, and art to bring you more than just content – we bring you experiences!
- Silver State
- Event Room
RAGECON Annual Game Design Contest
RAGECON Annual Game Design Contest
Teams of designers will have 1 hour to design a board game, using nothing but a mystery bag of game pieces (supplied by RAGECON) and their imaginations! After one hour, each team will have a chance to pitch their design to a group of judges (made up of pro game designers). Winners will receive prizes and mad kudos! This event is a light-hearted contest meant to stretch your design skills and have fun. Sign up for yourself or with family and friends. Teams of 2-4 will be formed randomly, or by request at the start of the event.
If we are filled, feel free to stop by and see if we can give you a seat in the fun event!
Winning team will win weekend passes to RAGECON 2026!
- Silver State
- Event Room
Event Hosts
RAGECON
Convention
We love our sponsors!
RAGECON wouldn’t exist without our sponsors!
These people/companies have donated goods and services to the convention to help make it a great experience for our attendees and we are very grateful to them! Please support them by buying their products or using their services.
RAGECON HAS ZERO TOLERANCE FOR HARASSMENT
We pride ourselves in having a family-friendly convention and will not tolerate unacceptable behavior by any attendees, volunteers, exhibitors, or staff at RAGECON and its related events and functions. RAGECON, LLC has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for harassment of any kind. Harassment is generally any behavior that alarms, threatens, demeans, or excessively annoys another person or group.