Arizona's first Kickstarted Gaming Convention. We pride ourselves on being family friendly, and bringing new people into the gaming community. This will be our 11th year at a public venue. We pride ourselves on providing a safe space for all to enjoy. MaricopaCon's crew is proud to be helping build the gaming community in Arizona for over 25 years.
See below for more info or to buy badges
Venue Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Scottsdale
4415 E Paradise Village Parkway S Phoenix, AZ 85032
Show Dates: 8/16-8/18
(Room $109/night)
Bringing the valley all the fun board games, card games, and RPGs you know and love. Dice are rolled, and friendships are made. We have 400+ attendees and the best GMs. The convention has been around 10 years at a public venue. People have met at MaricopaCon and started their own conventions from it, as well as collaborated games. Many of Arizona's game designers (with successful Kickstarters under their belt) gather at MaricopaCon.
HOURS:
Friday Noon-Midnight
Saturday 9am-Midnight
Sunday 9am-6pm
(Game Events start at 10am on Saturday and Sunday and 1pm on Friday)
Vendors and GMs may arrive at Friday 10am to setup (or Saturday at 8am)
The Paint and Take returns!
The Kickstarter for this year is successful. We found a venue and signed the contract! Working on scheduling games now on Tabletop.Events
We are also now an official 501c3 Non-Profit organization!
Our T3 Free Game Day events have contributed over 430 food items to our local food bank!
Our 10th year was our most successful year yet (despite unplanned venue change).
Jim Pinto and James Owen were amazing Guests in 2023.
Chessex will be producing the custom D6 as usual in 2024.
Photo Albums
MaricopaCon 2013 photos
MaricopaCon 2014 photos
MaricopaCon 2015 photos
MaricopaCon 2016 photos
MaricopaCon 2017 photos
MaricopaCon 2018 photos
MaricopaCon 2019 photos
MaricopaCon 2021 photos
MaricopaCon 2022 photos
MaricopaCon 2023 photos
Philip J. Reed is a role-playing game game designer and Chief Operating Officer for Steve Jackson Games.
Philip J. Reed has worked in the RPG industry since 1995 for West End Games, Privateer Press, Atlas Games, and Steve Jackson Games. Reed began an independent blog in 2002, posting reviews or short articles about games. In September 2002, Reed released the PDF 101 Spellbooks (2002) for the d20 system. In 2003, Reed and artist Christopher Shy created Ronin Arts. In 2004, Reed left Steve Jackson Games to work on Ronin Arts full-time. In 2006, Reed released the ePublishing 101 PDF series. Reed went back to work at Steve Jackson Games in 2007, becoming its COO in 2008.
Legends of Kralis is a science fantasy role-playing game set in the world of Kralis. This Heroic Aetherpunk setting allows you to create and play the character you wish without restrictive classes. Choose from a multitude of skills and abilities to become Legendary as you solve dark mysteries, stop sinister plots, explore ancient ruins of lost civilizations, and discover new worlds drifting through the Void. The very core of this role-playing game (and company) is imaginative storytelling. Experience the excitement with friends sharing adventures full of gripping plots, horrific creatures, and a vast world full of danger.
Writer Guest of Honor
Ronald Tobin
Ronald C Tobin has been a writer since 1980. He published his first novel in 2012. He presently has two published novels, working on a third, and has a Kindle Vella project. He is also a lifelong gamer and fan of cosplay. Ronald is a proud member of the Phoenix Writers Club and Society of Southwestern Authors.
MaricopaCon is Arizona's first kickstarted gaming convention. It started at Jason's house and was held there the first two years. The 3rd year brought about the Kickstarter project and a public venue. This will be the 11th year at a public venue and it will be made possible by the kickstarter supporters and GMs. We specialize in small and cozy feel with a chill atmosphere. MaricopaCon brings together many of the local game designers who have had many successful kickstarted projects of their own! We have recently obtained AZ Non-Profit status as well.
Clash of Steel is the parent company that runs MaricopaCon. They specialize in hand-cast pewter miniatures, 3D printed objects, perler bead art, games, and acrylic paintings. Jason's art has been shown in the Firehouse Gallery and Frontal Lobe Gallery. Visit his Deviant Art page at https://jasonyoungdale.deviantart.com/gallery/
Post-Apocalyptic RPG for 2-6 players. Rulebook I contains everything you need to get started (except pencils and dice).
Visit our store on Zazzle for patches, stickers, phone cases, t-shirts, and more.
Buy old school pewter miniatures and games from the Clash of Steel website.
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours. Email clashofsteel@yahoo.com for more info. Visit us on Facebook too!
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