Midwinter Gaming
@midwintergaming.bsky.social
Midwinter Gaming - Est. 2000
Non-digital gaming - Family Events, Board Games, Creator Run Tabletop Role Playing Games, Live Action Role Playing, Miniatures, & more. Every game tells a story & every player plays a part. What Story Will YOU Tell?
Non-digital gaming - Family Events, Board Games, Creator Run Tabletop Role Playing Games, Live Action Role Playing, Miniatures, & more. Every game tells a story & every player plays a part. What Story Will YOU Tell?
Open Gaming will be available throughout the convention!
Please do not use the Open Gaming tables to camp out or store your personal effects. Items left at a table more than 30 minutes will be moved to the Board Game Checkout Desk so other Guests may use the space as intended.
Please do not use the Open Gaming tables to camp out or store your personal effects. Items left at a table more than 30 minutes will be moved to the Board Game Checkout Desk so other Guests may use the space as intended.
January 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Open Gaming will be available throughout the convention!
Please do not use the Open Gaming tables to camp out or store your personal effects. Items left at a table more than 30 minutes will be moved to the Board Game Checkout Desk so other Guests may use the space as intended.
Please do not use the Open Gaming tables to camp out or store your personal effects. Items left at a table more than 30 minutes will be moved to the Board Game Checkout Desk so other Guests may use the space as intended.
Registration Hours:
Thurs 8:30am - 8:00pm
Fri & Sat 7:30am - 8:00pm
Sun 8:00am-2:00pm
Registration will be in the Lake Country Foyer, located on the East side of The Ingleside Hotel
Thurs 8:30am - 8:00pm
Fri & Sat 7:30am - 8:00pm
Sun 8:00am-2:00pm
Registration will be in the Lake Country Foyer, located on the East side of The Ingleside Hotel
January 2, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Registration Hours:
Thurs 8:30am - 8:00pm
Fri & Sat 7:30am - 8:00pm
Sun 8:00am-2:00pm
Registration will be in the Lake Country Foyer, located on the East side of The Ingleside Hotel
Thurs 8:30am - 8:00pm
Fri & Sat 7:30am - 8:00pm
Sun 8:00am-2:00pm
Registration will be in the Lake Country Foyer, located on the East side of The Ingleside Hotel
Congratulations Paul W., YOU are our December Monthly Drawing Winner!
That's a wrap on our Monthly Drawings, congratulations to all our winners - we'll keep this tradition up going into the next year, and we can't wait to see everyone next week!
That's a wrap on our Monthly Drawings, congratulations to all our winners - we'll keep this tradition up going into the next year, and we can't wait to see everyone next week!
January 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Congratulations Paul W., YOU are our December Monthly Drawing Winner!
That's a wrap on our Monthly Drawings, congratulations to all our winners - we'll keep this tradition up going into the next year, and we can't wait to see everyone next week!
That's a wrap on our Monthly Drawings, congratulations to all our winners - we'll keep this tradition up going into the next year, and we can't wait to see everyone next week!
This is is...the last opportunity to be a winner in our Monthly Drawing! Every Badge is eligible to win. Every Guest has a chance!
Snag your badge and tune in tomorrow to see who our December Monthly Drawing Winner is...it might just be YOU!
Snag your badge and tune in tomorrow to see who our December Monthly Drawing Winner is...it might just be YOU!
December 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This is is...the last opportunity to be a winner in our Monthly Drawing! Every Badge is eligible to win. Every Guest has a chance!
Snag your badge and tune in tomorrow to see who our December Monthly Drawing Winner is...it might just be YOU!
Snag your badge and tune in tomorrow to see who our December Monthly Drawing Winner is...it might just be YOU!
9 Days Until Doors Open!
Reminder, outside food is not permitted in the convention spaces. This is part of our contract & we need to respect our partnership with the hotel.
**Outside alcohol is not allowed in the gaming spaces at ANY time, even if the bar is closed.**
Reminder, outside food is not permitted in the convention spaces. This is part of our contract & we need to respect our partnership with the hotel.
**Outside alcohol is not allowed in the gaming spaces at ANY time, even if the bar is closed.**
December 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
9 Days Until Doors Open!
Reminder, outside food is not permitted in the convention spaces. This is part of our contract & we need to respect our partnership with the hotel.
**Outside alcohol is not allowed in the gaming spaces at ANY time, even if the bar is closed.**
Reminder, outside food is not permitted in the convention spaces. This is part of our contract & we need to respect our partnership with the hotel.
**Outside alcohol is not allowed in the gaming spaces at ANY time, even if the bar is closed.**
[BADGE PICKUP]
To speed up badge pickup, the first hour on Thurs 1/8/26 will be reserved for Pre-Purchased Badges. We will not process payments through Convention Staff until 9:30am on 1/8/26.
This is to allow staff to concentrate on quick check in & not on running cards/cash the first hour.
To speed up badge pickup, the first hour on Thurs 1/8/26 will be reserved for Pre-Purchased Badges. We will not process payments through Convention Staff until 9:30am on 1/8/26.
This is to allow staff to concentrate on quick check in & not on running cards/cash the first hour.
December 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
[BADGE PICKUP]
To speed up badge pickup, the first hour on Thurs 1/8/26 will be reserved for Pre-Purchased Badges. We will not process payments through Convention Staff until 9:30am on 1/8/26.
This is to allow staff to concentrate on quick check in & not on running cards/cash the first hour.
To speed up badge pickup, the first hour on Thurs 1/8/26 will be reserved for Pre-Purchased Badges. We will not process payments through Convention Staff until 9:30am on 1/8/26.
This is to allow staff to concentrate on quick check in & not on running cards/cash the first hour.
What's a "Must Do" for your Midwinter Thursday? Our Second Annual Midwinter Rummage - that's what!
Stop by Fieldstone East between 3-6pm and check out what your fellow Guests have to sell. We have seven sellers on board, with room for one more.
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Stop by Fieldstone East between 3-6pm and check out what your fellow Guests have to sell. We have seven sellers on board, with room for one more.
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Midwinter Rummage ($ for table space - no sign up to shop)
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December 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
What's a "Must Do" for your Midwinter Thursday? Our Second Annual Midwinter Rummage - that's what!
Stop by Fieldstone East between 3-6pm and check out what your fellow Guests have to sell. We have seven sellers on board, with room for one more.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Stop by Fieldstone East between 3-6pm and check out what your fellow Guests have to sell. We have seven sellers on board, with room for one more.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Don't forget to make time to stop by our Small Press/Indie Game Design Room (aka Woodland D) during the show! This mini exhibit hall will be open Thurs-Sun and will give you the opportunity to discover new games from Local and Regional Small Press Game Designers!
December 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Don't forget to make time to stop by our Small Press/Indie Game Design Room (aka Woodland D) during the show! This mini exhibit hall will be open Thurs-Sun and will give you the opportunity to discover new games from Local and Regional Small Press Game Designers!
This is the second year we've added the Featured Titles Drawing to the show...if you're looking to check out Board/Card Games from Local & Regional Small Press Creators, THIS is a great opportunity!
Find our Featured Titles in the Lake Country Ballroom all four days of Midwinter!
Find our Featured Titles in the Lake Country Ballroom all four days of Midwinter!
December 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This is the second year we've added the Featured Titles Drawing to the show...if you're looking to check out Board/Card Games from Local & Regional Small Press Creators, THIS is a great opportunity!
Find our Featured Titles in the Lake Country Ballroom all four days of Midwinter!
Find our Featured Titles in the Lake Country Ballroom all four days of Midwinter!
It's Monday, we're stressed, there's totes and bins and games and dice and merch everywhere...so here's a pic of Tasha and Kira wishing you a wonderful week ahead! (17 days until Midwinter...oh my!)
Send pet pics STAT!
Send pet pics STAT!
December 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It's Monday, we're stressed, there's totes and bins and games and dice and merch everywhere...so here's a pic of Tasha and Kira wishing you a wonderful week ahead! (17 days until Midwinter...oh my!)
Send pet pics STAT!
Send pet pics STAT!
[SPONSOR]
@oddwillows.bsky.social's hosted events are live!
Check out their events (and do some shopping) in Woodland A and get them on your schedule - they are hosting a variety of TCG and Miniatures/Painting events and their room is not-to-be-missed!
@oddwillows.bsky.social's hosted events are live!
Check out their events (and do some shopping) in Woodland A and get them on your schedule - they are hosting a variety of TCG and Miniatures/Painting events and their room is not-to-be-missed!
December 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
[SPONSOR]
@oddwillows.bsky.social's hosted events are live!
Check out their events (and do some shopping) in Woodland A and get them on your schedule - they are hosting a variety of TCG and Miniatures/Painting events and their room is not-to-be-missed!
@oddwillows.bsky.social's hosted events are live!
Check out their events (and do some shopping) in Woodland A and get them on your schedule - they are hosting a variety of TCG and Miniatures/Painting events and their room is not-to-be-missed!
Friendly reminder:
Only Approved Exhibitors may offer sale/fulfillment of product at the show. This is to respect our Exhibitors who have paid to sell.
Can you send someone to your website? Yes. Can you deliver the product at Midwinter? No. This is called "Ghost Vending" & is strictly prohibited.
Only Approved Exhibitors may offer sale/fulfillment of product at the show. This is to respect our Exhibitors who have paid to sell.
Can you send someone to your website? Yes. Can you deliver the product at Midwinter? No. This is called "Ghost Vending" & is strictly prohibited.
December 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Friendly reminder:
Only Approved Exhibitors may offer sale/fulfillment of product at the show. This is to respect our Exhibitors who have paid to sell.
Can you send someone to your website? Yes. Can you deliver the product at Midwinter? No. This is called "Ghost Vending" & is strictly prohibited.
Only Approved Exhibitors may offer sale/fulfillment of product at the show. This is to respect our Exhibitors who have paid to sell.
Can you send someone to your website? Yes. Can you deliver the product at Midwinter? No. This is called "Ghost Vending" & is strictly prohibited.
Badge Pickup Onsite - 1/8/26
To make badge pickup as quick as possible, we will be operating as Will Call on Thurs from 8:30-9:30am.
If you've purchased your badge online (even while standing in line), you're good to go. We will not process any sales through our Staff until 9:30am on Thurs.
To make badge pickup as quick as possible, we will be operating as Will Call on Thurs from 8:30-9:30am.
If you've purchased your badge online (even while standing in line), you're good to go. We will not process any sales through our Staff until 9:30am on Thurs.
December 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Badge Pickup Onsite - 1/8/26
To make badge pickup as quick as possible, we will be operating as Will Call on Thurs from 8:30-9:30am.
If you've purchased your badge online (even while standing in line), you're good to go. We will not process any sales through our Staff until 9:30am on Thurs.
To make badge pickup as quick as possible, we will be operating as Will Call on Thurs from 8:30-9:30am.
If you've purchased your badge online (even while standing in line), you're good to go. We will not process any sales through our Staff until 9:30am on Thurs.
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
"@dilliepickles.bsky.social is a fantasy illustrator creating original works using traditional media. They combine their love of fantasy and their connection to life, death, nature, and the stars to immerse themselves and their audience into other worlds."
"@dilliepickles.bsky.social is a fantasy illustrator creating original works using traditional media. They combine their love of fantasy and their connection to life, death, nature, and the stars to immerse themselves and their audience into other worlds."
December 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
"@dilliepickles.bsky.social is a fantasy illustrator creating original works using traditional media. They combine their love of fantasy and their connection to life, death, nature, and the stars to immerse themselves and their audience into other worlds."
"@dilliepickles.bsky.social is a fantasy illustrator creating original works using traditional media. They combine their love of fantasy and their connection to life, death, nature, and the stars to immerse themselves and their audience into other worlds."
24 days and counting!
What are YOU most looking forward to?
What are YOU most looking forward to?
December 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
24 days and counting!
What are YOU most looking forward to?
What are YOU most looking forward to?
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
@tablecatgames.com is dedicated to making rad games for cool people. We're a game design studio based out of Milwaukee run by Paul Vincent Rudolph, his cats, and a talented group of freelancers."
@tablecatgames.com is dedicated to making rad games for cool people. We're a game design studio based out of Milwaukee run by Paul Vincent Rudolph, his cats, and a talented group of freelancers."
December 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
@tablecatgames.com is dedicated to making rad games for cool people. We're a game design studio based out of Milwaukee run by Paul Vincent Rudolph, his cats, and a talented group of freelancers."
@tablecatgames.com is dedicated to making rad games for cool people. We're a game design studio based out of Milwaukee run by Paul Vincent Rudolph, his cats, and a talented group of freelancers."
[FEATURE EVENT]
Sell the games you no longer need (new or used) & other gaming goodness you want gone . Tables may be shared, all sales handled by the individual table. The fee is for table space/sales only. No sign up to shop.
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Sell the games you no longer need (new or used) & other gaming goodness you want gone . Tables may be shared, all sales handled by the individual table. The fee is for table space/sales only. No sign up to shop.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Midwinter Rummage ($ for table space - no sign up to shop)
tabletop.events
December 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
[FEATURE EVENT]
Sell the games you no longer need (new or used) & other gaming goodness you want gone . Tables may be shared, all sales handled by the individual table. The fee is for table space/sales only. No sign up to shop.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Sell the games you no longer need (new or used) & other gaming goodness you want gone . Tables may be shared, all sales handled by the individual table. The fee is for table space/sales only. No sign up to shop.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
@grandgamersguild.bsky.social will be featuring several very popular titles in their Hosted Room...is the Holiday Hijinks Team Challenge on your list?
Event #797 - Are you up to the challenge? Bring a team or join one! Teams of 2-4 will compete to see who's the holiday hotshot. Fame & prizes await!
Event #797 - Are you up to the challenge? Bring a team or join one! Teams of 2-4 will compete to see who's the holiday hotshot. Fame & prizes await!
December 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
@grandgamersguild.bsky.social will be featuring several very popular titles in their Hosted Room...is the Holiday Hijinks Team Challenge on your list?
Event #797 - Are you up to the challenge? Bring a team or join one! Teams of 2-4 will compete to see who's the holiday hotshot. Fame & prizes await!
Event #797 - Are you up to the challenge? Bring a team or join one! Teams of 2-4 will compete to see who's the holiday hotshot. Fame & prizes await!
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
@lakeeffectgames.bsky.social will be back in our Small Press Room!
"We are a small group of friends who love playing games! Our signature game, Mission to the Moon is a competitive fast paced game combining card and dice rolls as you compete to reach the Moon first."
@lakeeffectgames.bsky.social will be back in our Small Press Room!
"We are a small group of friends who love playing games! Our signature game, Mission to the Moon is a competitive fast paced game combining card and dice rolls as you compete to reach the Moon first."
December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
@lakeeffectgames.bsky.social will be back in our Small Press Room!
"We are a small group of friends who love playing games! Our signature game, Mission to the Moon is a competitive fast paced game combining card and dice rolls as you compete to reach the Moon first."
@lakeeffectgames.bsky.social will be back in our Small Press Room!
"We are a small group of friends who love playing games! Our signature game, Mission to the Moon is a competitive fast paced game combining card and dice rolls as you compete to reach the Moon first."
[SPONSOR]
@oddwillows.bsky.social's hosted events are IN!
Check out their events in Woodland A and get them on your schedule - they are hosting a variety of TCG and Miniatures/Painting events and their room is not-to-be-missed!
@oddwillows.bsky.social's hosted events are IN!
Check out their events in Woodland A and get them on your schedule - they are hosting a variety of TCG and Miniatures/Painting events and their room is not-to-be-missed!
December 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
[SPONSOR]
@oddwillows.bsky.social's hosted events are IN!
Check out their events in Woodland A and get them on your schedule - they are hosting a variety of TCG and Miniatures/Painting events and their room is not-to-be-missed!
@oddwillows.bsky.social's hosted events are IN!
Check out their events in Woodland A and get them on your schedule - they are hosting a variety of TCG and Miniatures/Painting events and their room is not-to-be-missed!
It's the final countdown... (queue Gen X earworm)
That's right! We're ONE MONTH until Midwinter 2026!
Today is the last day to snag your badge at the Pre-Reg discount - tell everyone you know, tell strangers on the street, tell...
Maybe Midwinter HQ should reconsider that next cup of coffee...
That's right! We're ONE MONTH until Midwinter 2026!
Today is the last day to snag your badge at the Pre-Reg discount - tell everyone you know, tell strangers on the street, tell...
Maybe Midwinter HQ should reconsider that next cup of coffee...
December 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
It's the final countdown... (queue Gen X earworm)
That's right! We're ONE MONTH until Midwinter 2026!
Today is the last day to snag your badge at the Pre-Reg discount - tell everyone you know, tell strangers on the street, tell...
Maybe Midwinter HQ should reconsider that next cup of coffee...
That's right! We're ONE MONTH until Midwinter 2026!
Today is the last day to snag your badge at the Pre-Reg discount - tell everyone you know, tell strangers on the street, tell...
Maybe Midwinter HQ should reconsider that next cup of coffee...
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
"At Badger Games LLC, we have gathered many the hardest-to-find miniatures, terrain, & accessories from around the world in one convenient spot. Most of our products come from lesser known companies or are exclusively available on our online store!"
"At Badger Games LLC, we have gathered many the hardest-to-find miniatures, terrain, & accessories from around the world in one convenient spot. Most of our products come from lesser known companies or are exclusively available on our online store!"
December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
"At Badger Games LLC, we have gathered many the hardest-to-find miniatures, terrain, & accessories from around the world in one convenient spot. Most of our products come from lesser known companies or are exclusively available on our online store!"
"At Badger Games LLC, we have gathered many the hardest-to-find miniatures, terrain, & accessories from around the world in one convenient spot. Most of our products come from lesser known companies or are exclusively available on our online store!"
Tick Tok Tick Tok...time is running out!
Mon 12/8 is the end of Pre-Reg $$ for Midwinter!
Our Pre-Registration Full Convention Admission gets you all 4 days for only $60. Even if you can't make it Thurs, it's still the best value for your Fri-Sun entertainment!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Mon 12/8 is the end of Pre-Reg $$ for Midwinter!
Our Pre-Registration Full Convention Admission gets you all 4 days for only $60. Even if you can't make it Thurs, it's still the best value for your Fri-Sun entertainment!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
December 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Tick Tok Tick Tok...time is running out!
Mon 12/8 is the end of Pre-Reg $$ for Midwinter!
Our Pre-Registration Full Convention Admission gets you all 4 days for only $60. Even if you can't make it Thurs, it's still the best value for your Fri-Sun entertainment!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Mon 12/8 is the end of Pre-Reg $$ for Midwinter!
Our Pre-Registration Full Convention Admission gets you all 4 days for only $60. Even if you can't make it Thurs, it's still the best value for your Fri-Sun entertainment!
tabletop.events/conventions/...