June 13-17, 2018 – Columbus, Ohio

Origins Game Fair

Where Gaming Begins!
Our theme for this year’s show is Mystery—but you don’t have to be a detective to find the fun and excitement happening
around the convention center! Games, cosplay, anime, art and more. For the next five days, you and thousands of people will
have access to over 6,000 events, a sold-out exhibit hall, entertainment, and a whole lot of gaming.

Origins Sitebook 2018

Similar, but different, to/from GenCon, this event is focused on Game Manufacturers and Game Enthusiasts. That’s tabletop, board, card, miniatures, LARPs, RPGs, and much more.

There’s likely to be some interest in escape room games here, and definitely lots to learn about game mechanics and design.

It’s happening well, right now so if you’re not already there I suppose only residents of Ohio are likely to make it over there.
But it sounds like it will be lots of fun!

Plus look at that mascot. There better be someone dressed up as the Crit.