Orccon 2025 Special Events
2025 Catan National Championship Qualifier
The Catan National Championship has returned! Strategicon is hosting a Catan National Championship Qualifying Tournament. Every player will play three games and those with the best records will qualify for the Finals. The winner will get an invitation to the National Championship Event. Also, the final table will get some great Catan Swag!
Power Grid World Tour
Power Grid World Tour is back! Four different maps on four different days, kicking off the PGWT 2025 season. Make sure to play as many games as you can so you can compete for the Orccon Champion and begin your journey to be the 2025 Power Grid World Tour Champion!
To determine which countries will be toured this convention, please view the Power Grid events.
THE GAUNTLET
Three rounds. Three different games. One Champion. THE GAUNTLET is the ultimate test of gaming ability. Every game in THE GAUNTLET is a single elimination, 4 player game. Enter one of the 16 Qualifier games on Saturday to make it to the Semifinals on Sunday morning. Winners will then play in one of the Semifinal games, Dune: Imperium, Lords of Waterdeep. Puerto Rico or The Castles of Burgundy. Semifinal games MAY be randomly assigned. Finally, the four winners of the Semifinal games will play in one final game of Terraforming Mars to determine THE GAUNTLET Champion. THE GAUNTLET is a MEGA Tournament, with over 100 Dealer Dollars in prizes.
Duel II
Duel II is a game of gladiatorial combat. Players generate five characters, each of which get seventy randomly and 14 player-allocated points among multiple attributes: Constitution, Deftness, Size, Speed, Strength, Will, and Wit. Players also choose a fighting style. Game is played by taking the warrior overview and developing a strategy to beat a player's opponents in the arena. Turns put in every other hour. Play by mail run at con with mailboxes for each player.
Monday Morning MEGA Tournament
The Monday MEGA has moved! Monday morning the MEGA is at 11, not 9, and it will be the classic 7 Wonders. Haven't played 7 Wonders before? Then come to the 101 at 10 and learn from the Boardgames Supervisor himself, Shane "Minion Overlord" Sauby. The Monday MEGA is a Sponsored event, so there will be prizes! Including 7 Wonders expansions, Strategicon swag, and even a free badge for the next convention.
Repeating But Unique Events
Artemis
Everyone's favorite real-time spaceship bridge simulator is back for multiple sessions over the weekend.
Family Track and Area
Our family area is on the 2nd floor next to the East Foyer in Catalina A. There will be a number of games, puzzles and coloring options for families and younger players. Also, some of our Kids and Family events are scheduled in the area. Come and check us out.
Hours
- Friday: 5pm to 9pm
- Saturday: 9am to 9pm
- Sunday: 9am to 9pm
- Monday: TBD
Note: Some Kids Only and most Family Events are scheduled in areas other than the Family Area. Please check with the appropriate department for event location.
Strategicon Paint and Take
Located at the edge of Miniatures in International Ballroom A, Paint and Take is a place to sit, wind down and learn about miniature figurine painting from our great staff! A number of generous sponsors (GMI, Games Workshop, Reaper, etc.) have provided miniatures and paint, but feel free to bring your own minis. All levels are welcome, from absolute beginner to expert.
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
RPG Games On Demand
Want to play or run smaller independent press RPGs and story games? Or didn’t get into the game you wanted? Come join us at RPG Games on Demand. We will pitch games shortly after start time. Examples include Microscope, The Quiet Year, Dungeon World, Monster of the Week, and many more. (Unless a game states otherwise, we use safety mechanics such as the X-card: http://tinyurl.com/x-card-rpg)
Demo Sessions
Come learn the latest games at the Game Library! New titles from publishers like Rio Grande, Queen, Fantasy Flight, Days of Wonder, Gamewright, Mayday Games and more will be explained to new players upon request.
We also have a selection of demos scheduled elsewhere at the con.