Badges Available at the Door Online badge sales have wrapped up, but don't worry if you haven't grabbed yours yet — badges will be available for purchase at the door all weekend long. Come join us! Also, don’t forget that our Just Browsing policy means that you can enter and look around before you commit your wallet. We believe that once you see all the fun to be had, you’ll want to participate. Buy-In-Games: Something a Little Extra Looking for a gaming experience with some

By Brendan Howard Every tabletop gaming convention is dedicated to fun. But not every one of those wargame-miniature-moving, tabletop-RPG-playing, board-game-winning conventions is dedicated to an even bigger cause. That’s why Meeple-A-Thon stands out, a 501(c)(3) charity gaming convention dedicated to supporting Kansas City’s at-risk and disenfranchised community members. And why it’s always a special pleasure to announce Meeple-A-Thon’s return as a sponsor for fellow tablet

By Brendan Howard Folks who get into the tabletop role-playing game hobby, if they go deep enough and grow creative enough, often follow two paths. One way is, creating a universe of fantasy or sci-fi or magic of their own—full of unique characters and creatures, places and politics—to play inside, instead of someone else’s created world. The other way is, creating a system of rules that match the style of play they most like. For the rule-makers, sometimes that one great sys

🏨 Hotel Blocks Are Closing SOON — Book Now! If you're planning to stay near the convention, this is your friendly (urgent!) reminder that our hotel room blocks are about to close: Embassy Suites Kansas City–Overland Park — Block closes June 16 (that's less than a week away!), 10601 Metcalf Ave., just 1.1 miles from the convention center. Book here: https://group.embassysuites.com/rgai0d Sheraton Overland Park — Block closes June 25, 6100 College Boulevard, right on the conve

By Brendan Howard Almost every board game, miniature game, and tabletop role-playing game played at the KantCon Tabletop Gaming Convention July 16-19 at the Overland Park Convention Center will involve a select group of people: whoever’s at the table at that moment. Grab a board game from the library, sign up for an RPG at a particular time, or wrangle up some strangers or friends to kill some time with a card game you’ve bought from the vendors: There’s your crew for the gam

By Brendan Howard Editor's note (July 8, 2026): Since this article was published, TableTop Game and Hobby has withdrawn from KantCon 2026. Facing a staffing shortage, the shop is keeping its brick-and-mortar store open during the convention and has donated its booth space back to KantCon for use by other exhibitors. We're grateful for their continued support of the convention and the local gaming community. Every year, brave, excited vendors at KantCon pack up their cars, van

Don’t Forget Your Badge Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today? Registering your badge now means one less thing on your plate — and one big perk unlocked: the ability to sign up for events. Event registration is open right now, and spots fill up fast. Lock in your badge, then start building your perfect con schedule. Register & buy your badge → https://kantcon.com/buy-a-badge Browse & sign up for events → https://warhorn.net/events/kantcon-2026/schedule/agenda Not S

By Brendan Howard Few companies produce and sell the board games that people play and the furniture they play it on. Local company and 2026 KantCon sponsor Allplay does just that in their company and at their booth at the KantCon Tabletop Gaming Convention July 16-19 at the Overland Park Convention Center. In an interview conducted from the company’s underground headquarters in a retired limestone mine (how cool is that?), Allplay’s Director of Operations and Logistics, Chri

By Brendan Howard Imagine you’re preparing to exhibit at the KantCon Tabletop Gaming Convention, July 16–19, at the Overland Park Convention Center. You’ve paid for your booth space, packed your wares, and prepared to spend the weekend talking about your art, books, crafts, dice, or other creative projects. Hopefully, you’ll sell some items and meet people excited about what you create. Now imagine you’re also nervous. Maybe you’re shy or socially anxious and not used to spea

The convention is on the horizon, and it's time to start planning your move. Trades, events, volunteering, and more — here's your briefing. Time to shake up your shelf The KantCon Math Trade is back — the smartest way to swap games without the awkward one-on-one haggling. Got something gathering dust? Chances are another attendee has been hunting for it, and they're sitting on exactly what you want. How it works: List your games — Add the titles you're ready to part with bef