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Special weekend gaming events

Board Game Library & Demos

Join local board game expert, Ben Myers, and his colleagues presenting board game demos, reviews, and more in the Gaming Pavilion.


To prepare, check out Ben and his YouTube channel for reviews and more!


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3T2FzZxhqIgiWxXAQXuFg


Saturday Demo Schedule

 12pm - Catan

2pm - Wingspan

4pm - Seven Wonders

 6pm - Azul


 Sun

Join local board game expert, Ben Myers, and his colleagues presenting board game demos, reviews, and more in the Gaming Pavilion.


To prepare, check out Ben and his YouTube channel for reviews and more!


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU3T2FzZxhqIgiWxXAQXuFg


Saturday Demo Schedule

 12pm - Catan

2pm - Wingspan

4pm - Seven Wonders

 6pm - Azul


 Sunday Demo Schedule

 12pm - Catan

2pm - Wyrmspan 

4pm - Seven Wonders


RPG Game play and demos

 

 

There will be several opportunities for RPG (Role Playing Game) demos and one-shots that will take place in the gaming area throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for details and sign ups!


From classic Dungeons & Dragons One shots created by local Dungeon Masters, to more niche games, there will be something for everyone of all ages and abil

 

 

There will be several opportunities for RPG (Role Playing Game) demos and one-shots that will take place in the gaming area throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for details and sign ups!


From classic Dungeons & Dragons One shots created by local Dungeon Masters, to more niche games, there will be something for everyone of all ages and abilities!


Also, there will be a local DM doing demos throughout the day Saturday to introduce players to the world of D&D. This is catered to youth, but anyone can participate.

Official Excalibur Con Cosplay Contest

Cosplay contest for all ages. with multiple divisions for all levels of costumers.


There will be 4 division contest both 

Saturday and Sunday.


Children's

Hobbyist

Professional

Group


Sign ups are live now!


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5U8-7PpDhYaPMfCObi0Z0SwlICS1kRkKuLHCaA_xalrLatA/viewform

Star Wars Unlimited Tournament

Join the folks at Excalibur Con for a Star Wars Unlimited Constructed tournament that will take place Saturday August 16 starting at 12:00pm in the Level Up Gaming Pavilion. 


 

Star Wars Unlimited

Constructed

Start time 12:00pm.

8 people minimum, 16 people max.

3 Rounds of Swiss. Cut top 4.

1st place sealed box.


Disney Lorcana Tournament & Learn to Play

Lorcana fans rejoice! Your favorite TCG is coming to Excalibur Con.


Join the tournament to be held Sunday August 17 at 12:00pm


Constructed card decks

5 rounds of Swiss

No cut to top

Pack per round win


Sealed box to first place


$30 buy in, 30 player cap



Featuring learn to play throughout the day in the Level Up Gaming Pavillion.



Dylan's Drink and Draw

Amazing comic artist Dylan Jacobson will be hosting his famous Drink & Draw event at the Radisson Harborview Tiki Bar on Saturday August 16 at 8:00pm. Join in this 21+ crowd event hosted by Dylan and featuring great local artists for a rip-roaring good time! No artistic ability needed! Just show up, have a friendly beverage from the cash 

Amazing comic artist Dylan Jacobson will be hosting his famous Drink & Draw event at the Radisson Harborview Tiki Bar on Saturday August 16 at 8:00pm. Join in this 21+ crowd event hosted by Dylan and featuring great local artists for a rip-roaring good time! No artistic ability needed! Just show up, have a friendly beverage from the cash bar, and get ready for laughs that will last the entire night! Space is limited and first come first serve!


Miniature Painting Classes

Amazing Local miniature artist, Elle Firespray, will be presenting 3 classes during Excalibur Con weekend.


Saturday August 16

Beginner

Intermediate/Advanced- OSL


Sunday August 17

Beginner


Participants are highly encouraged to sign up early as each class will be limited to 25 participants.

Participants should bring number 2 brushes if possible. B

Amazing Local miniature artist, Elle Firespray, will be presenting 3 classes during Excalibur Con weekend.


Saturday August 16

Beginner

Intermediate/Advanced- OSL


Sunday August 17

Beginner


Participants are highly encouraged to sign up early as each class will be limited to 25 participants.

Participants should bring number 2 brushes if possible. Brushes will be provided if needed. Miniatures, paints, and other supplies will be provided by Hobby Town- Hermantown.


Link to sign up will be available July 5.


Follow Elle on social media to see what amazing creations she has in store!

https://www.facebook.com/elle.firespray

https://www.instagram.com/elle_firespray/

Dwarven Axe Miniature Painting Competition

 

Hobbyists! Lend me your eyes and ears!

The Dwarven Axe Painting Competition is coming to Duluth at Excalibur Con! 


Make it a hobby day and be a part of the spectacle and event as we all look over amazing works from incredible artists. Head on down to check out all the fantastic miniature events going on, the vendor hall, and stick around a

 

Hobbyists! Lend me your eyes and ears!

The Dwarven Axe Painting Competition is coming to Duluth at Excalibur Con! 


Make it a hobby day and be a part of the spectacle and event as we all look over amazing works from incredible artists. Head on down to check out all the fantastic miniature events going on, the vendor hall, and stick around and paint a while with the judges and participants alike! Hope to see you there!


We'll be working on doing interviews with artists and gathering videos of the entries to show off! Join us on Twitch or stay tuned for a video on the YouTube channel after the event.


Cost of Entry: Event Badge (Day or weekend)

Prizes: Trophies for best in show and first place in each category. Placement coins for all entries.


Entry Categories (One entry, per category, per person): https://www.dwarvenaxe.com/categories

Twitch: https://twitch.tv/dwarvenaxepainting

All previous streams at:

https://www.youtube.com/@dwarvenaxepainting

Full details to be announced soon, stay tuned!


Hobby Town Model painting contest

Join Hobby Town in celebrating all kinds of modeling at Excalibur Con. You can bring your best models in person to enter, or use the QR to join online.


There will be some great prizes provided by Hobby Town and great friendly competition all weekend!

Nostaligix TCG

Nostalgix TCG will be presenting game demos  in the Community Gaming Area on the 2nd floor, where everyone is welcome to join in the fun. 


Tournament will take place in the Level Up Gaming Pavilion on Saturday August 16 at 2:00pm.


Full details will be available at the event.

Ward the Card Game

Ward the Card Game

Ward the Card Game will once again have a large presence in the exhibit hall. They will be doing game demos, mini tournaments, and promotional giveaways throughout the weekend. Get in on this fast growing, locally developed TCG!


Turn the tides of Ward!


Just announced!


Join Ward at their booth at Excalibur Con for an amazing tournament 

Saturd

Ward the Card Game will once again have a large presence in the exhibit hall. They will be doing game demos, mini tournaments, and promotional giveaways throughout the weekend. Get in on this fast growing, locally developed TCG!


Turn the tides of Ward!


Just announced!


Join Ward at their booth at Excalibur Con for an amazing tournament 

Saturday August 16. at 1:00pm.

Official single elimination, pack crack format.

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