Gamex 2025 Special Events
PaizoCon@ GAMEX 2025!
Prepare yourselves, adventurers! Strategicon and Paizo are uniting our powers as GAMEX transforms into an official in-person PaizoCon@ location for PaizoCon Online! What does this mean for you? All brave souls who join our Pathfinder and Starfinder Society games will earn additional achievement points and increased prize support!
But that's not all... On Saturday at 10am, we will be joining PaizoCon Online's Pathfinder Society multi-table event: "Fate in the Future". Join HUNDREDS of fellow adventurers playing simultaneously across the globe in this epic 5-hour adventure! Don't miss this awesome gaming event.
2025 Catan National Championship Qualifier
On Sunday at 11 am, 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 Semifinals. The final table will get some great Catan Swag and the winner will get an invitation to the Catan National Championship Event.
Power Grid World Tour
There will be four different maps, one map each day of the convention, continuing the PGWT 2025 season. Make sure to play as many games as you can to compete for the Gamex Championship and score points toward becoming the 2025 Power Grid World Tour Champion!
To determine which countries will be toured this convention, please view the Power Grid events.
THE GAUNTLET
New and improved! Three rounds. Three different games. One Champion. THE GAUNTLET will begin with a qualifying round of Azul on Sunday at noon, followed by a semifinal round of Catan. The final four players will play Terraforming Mars to determine THE GAUNTLET Champion. THE GAUNTLET is a Tournament with over 100 Dealer Dollars in prizes!
Monday Morning MEGA Tournament
Monday morning the MEGA will be 7 Wonders again at 11 am. The Monday MEGA is a Sponsored event, so there will be prizes! Including 7 Wonders expansions, Strategicon swag, and a free badge for the next convention. Haven't played 7 Wonders before? Then come to the 101 at 10 am and learn from the Boardgames Supervisor himself, Shane "Minion Overlord" Sauby.
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.