Pull up a chair and join us for a weekend of games! MarsCon returns January 15-17, 2027, at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach-Norfolk, with open board and card gaming, an RPG program in development, and returning video gaming.
Open gaming with TAGS
The Tidewater Area Gaming Society (TAGS) is returning with its board game library. Try something new, revisit a favorite, or settle in for a game with friends. Bring your own games or browse their library! Open gaming is a great way to make gaming part of your convention weekend without planning every session in advance.
RPGs and scheduled board games
We’re recruiting RPG GMs and anyone who’d like to teach and/or run a specific board game at a scheduled time. We’re building the schedule now. Specific games, session times and sign-up information will be announced as they are confirmed. RPG sign-ups are planned through Warhorn, with a separate schedule for board game sessions.
Gaming guests
Our Gaming Guest of Honor is Steve Jackson, creator of Munchkin. MarsCon also welcomes Media Guest of Honor Jacob “Jake” Pauwels of Roll for Sandwich. Watch for guest programming announcements as plans are finalized.
Gaming hours
- Friday, January 15: noon to midnight
- Saturday, January 16: 9 a.m. to midnight
- Sunday, January 17: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open gaming begins at noon on Friday. Scheduled games begin at 3 p.m.
Video gaming has its own operating hours. Updated video room details will be posted separately.
MarsCon 2027 gaming schedule coming soon
Game listings and sign-up details will be posted here as the schedule is confirmed.
Want to run a game?
We’d love to hear about your RPG, board game or card game! Please submit each game you would like to offer or highlight using our Game Master Sign-up Form.
Questions about running a game, finding a session or gaming at MarsCon? Email Andie, our Gaming Coordinator, at gaming@marscon.net. You’re welcome to ask about anything gaming-related.