Hotel Deadlines, New Events, and Fresh Dice Inside 🎲

🏨 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 convention site — roll out of bed and into your first game! Book here: https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1770058908279&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Sonesta Select Kansas City South Overland Park — Block closes July 3, 500 E 105 Street, Kansas City, MO 641311, a little further but more economical. Book here: https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-select/mo/kansas-city/sonesta-select-kansas-city-south-overland-park?isGroupCode=true&groupCode=MO4128AAV609

Once these blocks close, the special rates are gone for good. Don't wait!

✨ Two NEW Special Events This Year

KantCon 2026 is bringing two brand-new experiences to the convention floor:

The KantCon Game by MeetMax — A free, play-anytime deck-building card game you can join right from your phone — no app, no download required. Just scan a QR code at registration, then collect and trade cards across the convention all weekend. Submit your best hand each day for a shot at a prize!

Snarglefart — Everyone's 3rd favorite goblin is coming to KantCon, and he needs your help, adventurer! Talk to NPCs and dragons, gather materials for magical items and spells, fight monsters, and explore at your own pace — all while earning gold and prizes. This all-ages live roleplay event runs daily from 10am to 3pm, Thursday through Sunday. Expect fun, adventure, danger, and just a little bit of mayhem.

Check out all our special events at https://www.kantcon.com/special-events

🎲 Get Your 2026 Merch Before the Con!

The KantCon store is open, and the 2026 lineup is here! Pre-order your 2026 T-Shirt ($23), 2026 Dice Set ($15), or 2026 KantCon D6 ($1) now and pick them up at the convention — no lines, no "sorry, we're out of your size."

We've also got dice bags, miniatures, and merch from past years if you're looking to complete your collection. Sales tax is included in all prices.

Shop now: https://www.kantcon.com/merchandise

📱 Stay Connected

Want to follow all the KantCon action before and during the convention? We've got you covered just about everywhere. Check out all the options at https://kantcon.com/attendees#stay-connected

Sponsor Highlights

KantCon wouldn't be possible without the generous support of some fantastic companies. In this and our remaining newsletters leading up to July, we'll be shining a spotlight on our Champion and Zealot level sponsors. This month, we celebrate your friendly local game store along with a new digital games company.

Tabletop Game and Hobby

While most exhibitors haul their wares from miles away, our friendly local game shop only has to trek three miles to the convention center! Co-owner Walter Stewart talks about the industry's shift toward quicker, cozier games, his love of big campaign boxes, and what TableTop will be bringing to their booth this year. Read the full story: https://www.kantcon.com/single-post/local-game-store-brings-big-and-small-games-to-kantcon-this-year

MeetMax Games

Ever wondered what goes into designing a game that hundreds of people can play at once? Game designer Rikki Tahta shares the story behind The KantCon Game — the free, phone-based deck-builder you can play all weekend long — and why large-group games create a magic all their own. Read the full story: https://www.kantcon.com/single-post/kantcon-features-new-web-based-game-playable-by-everyone-on-site

⌛ Don’t Forget

Now is the time to buy your badge! You’ll save some money and time at the Registration desk if you purchase online before June 27th.

Also, if you’ve still been pondering that game you might want to run — go ahead and submit it now! We can always adjust the details, but it’s better to have that slot reserved sooner rather than later. Submit your events before June 27th.