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Buckeye Game Fest will be held May 1 – 4, 2025
The War Room at Buckeye Game Fest will be April 28th – May 4th at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Columbus Ohio.

Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN!

Hotel Block is NOW OPEN!

Buckeye Game Fest is central Ohio’s premiere board gaming convention.  This convention has been a local favorite for over two decades, best known for our open board gaming space and featuring the Columbus Area Boardgaming Society’s extensive game library.  Check out a game you’ve been dying to play or bring your own. We have rooms that stay open the whole con for all-night gaming, too!

In addition to open gaming, our show also offers the following:

  • Host of events, including board games, RPGs run by Lurking Fears, Artemis ship bridge simulator, and more!
  • 2025 Tournaments: TBD
  • Annual Raffle: Chance to win great prizes donated by our wonderful sponsors.
    50% of the proceeds will be donated to The Spiel Foundation
  • Vendor Hall
  • Play To Win:  Play newly sealed games to win them. Each play = One Entry
  • Consignment Store

SHOW HOURS:
5/1 Thursday 10:00 AM – 5/4 Sunday 4:00 PM

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