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?
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
TNT Creative Gaming is the Milwaukee Duo behind Mythic Gems and the upcoming Complementary Produce games. Find them at the Thursday Night Playtest Party and in the Small Press/Indie Game Design Room (Woodland D) throughout the convention!
TNT Creative Gaming is the Milwaukee Duo behind Mythic Gems and the upcoming Complementary Produce games. Find them at the Thursday Night Playtest Party and in the Small Press/Indie Game Design Room (Woodland D) throughout the convention!
November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
TNT Creative Gaming is the Milwaukee Duo behind Mythic Gems and the upcoming Complementary Produce games. Find them at the Thursday Night Playtest Party and in the Small Press/Indie Game Design Room (Woodland D) throughout the convention!
TNT Creative Gaming is the Milwaukee Duo behind Mythic Gems and the upcoming Complementary Produce games. Find them at the Thursday Night Playtest Party and in the Small Press/Indie Game Design Room (Woodland D) throughout the convention!
[SPONSOR]
There's always a lot going on at @oddwillows.bsky.social, and they will bring their amazing energy to Midwinter this January in their Hosted Room (Woodland A).
What event(s) have YOU participated in at their store?
There's always a lot going on at @oddwillows.bsky.social, and they will bring their amazing energy to Midwinter this January in their Hosted Room (Woodland A).
What event(s) have YOU participated in at their store?
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
[SPONSOR]
There's always a lot going on at @oddwillows.bsky.social, and they will bring their amazing energy to Midwinter this January in their Hosted Room (Woodland A).
What event(s) have YOU participated in at their store?
There's always a lot going on at @oddwillows.bsky.social, and they will bring their amazing energy to Midwinter this January in their Hosted Room (Woodland A).
What event(s) have YOU participated in at their store?
[NON-PROFIT PARTNER]
This Veteran's Day we want to both thank & highlight our Non-Profit Partner, Mana Oasis.
"Our mission is to support veterans & first responders by creating a sense of community & increasing awareness around trauma, mental health & suicide using trauma-informed gaming."
This Veteran's Day we want to both thank & highlight our Non-Profit Partner, Mana Oasis.
"Our mission is to support veterans & first responders by creating a sense of community & increasing awareness around trauma, mental health & suicide using trauma-informed gaming."
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
[NON-PROFIT PARTNER]
This Veteran's Day we want to both thank & highlight our Non-Profit Partner, Mana Oasis.
"Our mission is to support veterans & first responders by creating a sense of community & increasing awareness around trauma, mental health & suicide using trauma-informed gaming."
This Veteran's Day we want to both thank & highlight our Non-Profit Partner, Mana Oasis.
"Our mission is to support veterans & first responders by creating a sense of community & increasing awareness around trauma, mental health & suicide using trauma-informed gaming."
[CREATOR RUN EVENT]
Play as a Board Game, play as a TTRPG...it's your choice and a bit of both!
Experience The Unbound Odyssey with the Creator during your Midwinter weekend. Event #s 537-545
Play as a Board Game, play as a TTRPG...it's your choice and a bit of both!
Experience The Unbound Odyssey with the Creator during your Midwinter weekend. Event #s 537-545
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
[CREATOR RUN EVENT]
Play as a Board Game, play as a TTRPG...it's your choice and a bit of both!
Experience The Unbound Odyssey with the Creator during your Midwinter weekend. Event #s 537-545
Play as a Board Game, play as a TTRPG...it's your choice and a bit of both!
Experience The Unbound Odyssey with the Creator during your Midwinter weekend. Event #s 537-545
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
@thatnerdgirlstudio.bsky.social is a Milwaukee-based company focused on nerdy gifts and accessories for geeks, gamers, fans, and friends of all kinds. Our special focus is on TTRPG accessories, including our signature multi-pocket dice bags and collapsible dice trays.
@thatnerdgirlstudio.bsky.social is a Milwaukee-based company focused on nerdy gifts and accessories for geeks, gamers, fans, and friends of all kinds. Our special focus is on TTRPG accessories, including our signature multi-pocket dice bags and collapsible dice trays.
November 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
@thatnerdgirlstudio.bsky.social is a Milwaukee-based company focused on nerdy gifts and accessories for geeks, gamers, fans, and friends of all kinds. Our special focus is on TTRPG accessories, including our signature multi-pocket dice bags and collapsible dice trays.
@thatnerdgirlstudio.bsky.social is a Milwaukee-based company focused on nerdy gifts and accessories for geeks, gamers, fans, and friends of all kinds. Our special focus is on TTRPG accessories, including our signature multi-pocket dice bags and collapsible dice trays.
What did YOU play this weekend? We want to know! Show us your game pics and tell us of your epic adventures!
(Game pictured is Reign of Dragoness from Grandpa Beck's Games)
(Game pictured is Reign of Dragoness from Grandpa Beck's Games)
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
What did YOU play this weekend? We want to know! Show us your game pics and tell us of your epic adventures!
(Game pictured is Reign of Dragoness from Grandpa Beck's Games)
(Game pictured is Reign of Dragoness from Grandpa Beck's Games)
Two months (and a day) until Doors Open for Midwinter 2026! Are YOU ready?
November 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Two months (and a day) until Doors Open for Midwinter 2026! Are YOU ready?
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
"@stforgestudios.bsky.social is an indie roleplaying game design studio that focuses on crafting compelling narratives—with a creator focused spotlight. The tales from our studio are immersive, epic, & bind groups together.
Build worlds. Tell stories. Slay monsters."
"@stforgestudios.bsky.social is an indie roleplaying game design studio that focuses on crafting compelling narratives—with a creator focused spotlight. The tales from our studio are immersive, epic, & bind groups together.
Build worlds. Tell stories. Slay monsters."
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
"@stforgestudios.bsky.social is an indie roleplaying game design studio that focuses on crafting compelling narratives—with a creator focused spotlight. The tales from our studio are immersive, epic, & bind groups together.
Build worlds. Tell stories. Slay monsters."
"@stforgestudios.bsky.social is an indie roleplaying game design studio that focuses on crafting compelling narratives—with a creator focused spotlight. The tales from our studio are immersive, epic, & bind groups together.
Build worlds. Tell stories. Slay monsters."
[SPONSOR]
"It is the late 13th century and history is altered by the rise of the Worldbreakers, individuals who harness the mysterious substance mythium to magnify their natural talents."
Snag your copy of Worldbreakers from Sextant Studios when you book through our Official Room Block!
"It is the late 13th century and history is altered by the rise of the Worldbreakers, individuals who harness the mysterious substance mythium to magnify their natural talents."
Snag your copy of Worldbreakers from Sextant Studios when you book through our Official Room Block!
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
[SPONSOR]
"It is the late 13th century and history is altered by the rise of the Worldbreakers, individuals who harness the mysterious substance mythium to magnify their natural talents."
Snag your copy of Worldbreakers from Sextant Studios when you book through our Official Room Block!
"It is the late 13th century and history is altered by the rise of the Worldbreakers, individuals who harness the mysterious substance mythium to magnify their natural talents."
Snag your copy of Worldbreakers from Sextant Studios when you book through our Official Room Block!
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
@castingwhimsy.bsky.social is back!
"Our unique tea blends are crafted in small batches using only the finest, ethically sourced, loose leaf tea, organic dried spices, herbs, fruit, and artisan ingredients...with a whimsical twist."
@castingwhimsy.bsky.social is back!
"Our unique tea blends are crafted in small batches using only the finest, ethically sourced, loose leaf tea, organic dried spices, herbs, fruit, and artisan ingredients...with a whimsical twist."
November 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
@castingwhimsy.bsky.social is back!
"Our unique tea blends are crafted in small batches using only the finest, ethically sourced, loose leaf tea, organic dried spices, herbs, fruit, and artisan ingredients...with a whimsical twist."
@castingwhimsy.bsky.social is back!
"Our unique tea blends are crafted in small batches using only the finest, ethically sourced, loose leaf tea, organic dried spices, herbs, fruit, and artisan ingredients...with a whimsical twist."
We've hosted a wide variety of LARP themes & genres over the years. This Jan we have 2 parlor style events, featuring modern witchcraft, & vampires.
Both events need sign ups to make sure characters & plotlines are ready. Make sure to reg early so they can make this the best experience for you.
Both events need sign ups to make sure characters & plotlines are ready. Make sure to reg early so they can make this the best experience for you.
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We've hosted a wide variety of LARP themes & genres over the years. This Jan we have 2 parlor style events, featuring modern witchcraft, & vampires.
Both events need sign ups to make sure characters & plotlines are ready. Make sure to reg early so they can make this the best experience for you.
Both events need sign ups to make sure characters & plotlines are ready. Make sure to reg early so they can make this the best experience for you.
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
Straight outta the Fox River Valley, Engrave Situations is a custom cnc engraving business. They can engrave most materials from acrylic to stainless steel, from simple text to designs and logos.
Be sure to check them out this January!
Straight outta the Fox River Valley, Engrave Situations is a custom cnc engraving business. They can engrave most materials from acrylic to stainless steel, from simple text to designs and logos.
Be sure to check them out this January!
November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
Straight outta the Fox River Valley, Engrave Situations is a custom cnc engraving business. They can engrave most materials from acrylic to stainless steel, from simple text to designs and logos.
Be sure to check them out this January!
Straight outta the Fox River Valley, Engrave Situations is a custom cnc engraving business. They can engrave most materials from acrylic to stainless steel, from simple text to designs and logos.
Be sure to check them out this January!
We've officially passed the 1,000 event mark!
November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We've officially passed the 1,000 event mark!
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
@zo51m05.bsky.social is an independent publisher of games, writing, & art based in Madison. Find them in the Small Press/Indie Game Room.
Check out their latest project - Ephemeris: Omens of the Blood Comet, an occult vampire hunting RPG.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/stu...
@zo51m05.bsky.social is an independent publisher of games, writing, & art based in Madison. Find them in the Small Press/Indie Game Room.
Check out their latest project - Ephemeris: Omens of the Blood Comet, an occult vampire hunting RPG.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/stu...
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
@zo51m05.bsky.social is an independent publisher of games, writing, & art based in Madison. Find them in the Small Press/Indie Game Room.
Check out their latest project - Ephemeris: Omens of the Blood Comet, an occult vampire hunting RPG.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/stu...
@zo51m05.bsky.social is an independent publisher of games, writing, & art based in Madison. Find them in the Small Press/Indie Game Room.
Check out their latest project - Ephemeris: Omens of the Blood Comet, an occult vampire hunting RPG.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/stu...
Congratulations Alexandria H., YOU are the winnner of our October drawing!
Watch for an email from Midwinter HQ detailing how to claim your prize!
Not Alexandria? Snag your badge and be ready for our November drawing! (GMs do NOT purchase your badge)
Watch for an email from Midwinter HQ detailing how to claim your prize!
Not Alexandria? Snag your badge and be ready for our November drawing! (GMs do NOT purchase your badge)
November 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Congratulations Alexandria H., YOU are the winnner of our October drawing!
Watch for an email from Midwinter HQ detailing how to claim your prize!
Not Alexandria? Snag your badge and be ready for our November drawing! (GMs do NOT purchase your badge)
Watch for an email from Midwinter HQ detailing how to claim your prize!
Not Alexandria? Snag your badge and be ready for our November drawing! (GMs do NOT purchase your badge)
Today is the last day to snag your badge and be entered into our October Monthly Drawing! Will YOU be our winner???
If you're looking for the best value to attend the show, make sure you grab your Pre-Registration Full Convention Admission Badge by December 8th.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
If you're looking for the best value to attend the show, make sure you grab your Pre-Registration Full Convention Admission Badge by December 8th.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
October 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Today is the last day to snag your badge and be entered into our October Monthly Drawing! Will YOU be our winner???
If you're looking for the best value to attend the show, make sure you grab your Pre-Registration Full Convention Admission Badge by December 8th.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
If you're looking for the best value to attend the show, make sure you grab your Pre-Registration Full Convention Admission Badge by December 8th.
tabletop.events/conventions/...
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
Back again providing all the stress relief to sore gaming muscles. Massage therapy for the "conventionally-minded" for 20 years. Expert care, reasonable prices - Mobile Stress Relief Unit has you covered!
Welcome Back Leesa Almgren!
Back again providing all the stress relief to sore gaming muscles. Massage therapy for the "conventionally-minded" for 20 years. Expert care, reasonable prices - Mobile Stress Relief Unit has you covered!
Welcome Back Leesa Almgren!
October 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
Back again providing all the stress relief to sore gaming muscles. Massage therapy for the "conventionally-minded" for 20 years. Expert care, reasonable prices - Mobile Stress Relief Unit has you covered!
Welcome Back Leesa Almgren!
Back again providing all the stress relief to sore gaming muscles. Massage therapy for the "conventionally-minded" for 20 years. Expert care, reasonable prices - Mobile Stress Relief Unit has you covered!
Welcome Back Leesa Almgren!
[FEATURE EVENT]
Coven & Cruicible LARP from @13thmoongames.bsky.social
Whether you're brand new to Live Action Role Playing, old hat, or anywhere in between, this game welcomes YOU!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Coven & Cruicible LARP from @13thmoongames.bsky.social
Whether you're brand new to Live Action Role Playing, old hat, or anywhere in between, this game welcomes YOU!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
October 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
[FEATURE EVENT]
Coven & Cruicible LARP from @13thmoongames.bsky.social
Whether you're brand new to Live Action Role Playing, old hat, or anywhere in between, this game welcomes YOU!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Coven & Cruicible LARP from @13thmoongames.bsky.social
Whether you're brand new to Live Action Role Playing, old hat, or anywhere in between, this game welcomes YOU!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
They're the OG of the Midwinter Exhibit Hall...the purveyors of pretty much anything you want...and amazing people to boot. We've loved partnering with Chimera Hobby Shop for these many years, and can't wait to see them again this coming January!
They're the OG of the Midwinter Exhibit Hall...the purveyors of pretty much anything you want...and amazing people to boot. We've loved partnering with Chimera Hobby Shop for these many years, and can't wait to see them again this coming January!
October 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
They're the OG of the Midwinter Exhibit Hall...the purveyors of pretty much anything you want...and amazing people to boot. We've loved partnering with Chimera Hobby Shop for these many years, and can't wait to see them again this coming January!
They're the OG of the Midwinter Exhibit Hall...the purveyors of pretty much anything you want...and amazing people to boot. We've loved partnering with Chimera Hobby Shop for these many years, and can't wait to see them again this coming January!
Play to Win titles are starting to arrive, check out these awesome titles from Lovemore Games. Thank you so much for these fantastic games!
October 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Play to Win titles are starting to arrive, check out these awesome titles from Lovemore Games. Thank you so much for these fantastic games!
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
"Welcome to the land of stories and shinies! We're a one-stop shop for geeky crafts, handmade dice and runes, trinket boxes, resin jewelry, 3d printed friends, romantasy novels, and custom designed pewter pendants."
Welcome back Pixie Wolf Publishing!
"Welcome to the land of stories and shinies! We're a one-stop shop for geeky crafts, handmade dice and runes, trinket boxes, resin jewelry, 3d printed friends, romantasy novels, and custom designed pewter pendants."
Welcome back Pixie Wolf Publishing!
October 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
"Welcome to the land of stories and shinies! We're a one-stop shop for geeky crafts, handmade dice and runes, trinket boxes, resin jewelry, 3d printed friends, romantasy novels, and custom designed pewter pendants."
Welcome back Pixie Wolf Publishing!
"Welcome to the land of stories and shinies! We're a one-stop shop for geeky crafts, handmade dice and runes, trinket boxes, resin jewelry, 3d printed friends, romantasy novels, and custom designed pewter pendants."
Welcome back Pixie Wolf Publishing!
Remember those figs we sent off to @pubbyhormfcat.bsky.social? Check out the finish on the first two...AMAZING! Thank you Sean!
Sean will be running 4 sessions of Betrayal at Baldur's Gate 3 this Jan. There's only a few seats left, be sure to sign up!
(Events 116, 152, 153, & 154)
Sean will be running 4 sessions of Betrayal at Baldur's Gate 3 this Jan. There's only a few seats left, be sure to sign up!
(Events 116, 152, 153, & 154)
October 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Remember those figs we sent off to @pubbyhormfcat.bsky.social? Check out the finish on the first two...AMAZING! Thank you Sean!
Sean will be running 4 sessions of Betrayal at Baldur's Gate 3 this Jan. There's only a few seats left, be sure to sign up!
(Events 116, 152, 153, & 154)
Sean will be running 4 sessions of Betrayal at Baldur's Gate 3 this Jan. There's only a few seats left, be sure to sign up!
(Events 116, 152, 153, & 154)
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
Please welcome Milwaukee Creator - @breakerpressgames.bsky.social to the Small Press/Indie Game Design Room!
"Breaker Press Games primarily makes 3rd party content for the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG, featuring the grimdark survival-horror setting of Stennard."
Please welcome Milwaukee Creator - @breakerpressgames.bsky.social to the Small Press/Indie Game Design Room!
"Breaker Press Games primarily makes 3rd party content for the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG, featuring the grimdark survival-horror setting of Stennard."
October 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
Please welcome Milwaukee Creator - @breakerpressgames.bsky.social to the Small Press/Indie Game Design Room!
"Breaker Press Games primarily makes 3rd party content for the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG, featuring the grimdark survival-horror setting of Stennard."
Please welcome Milwaukee Creator - @breakerpressgames.bsky.social to the Small Press/Indie Game Design Room!
"Breaker Press Games primarily makes 3rd party content for the Dungeon Crawl Classics RPG, featuring the grimdark survival-horror setting of Stennard."
[Official Room Block]
Booking through our Official Room Block at The Ingleside is one of the best ways to support what we do at Midwinter, AND it comes with perks!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Booking through our Official Room Block at The Ingleside is one of the best ways to support what we do at Midwinter, AND it comes with perks!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
October 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM
[Official Room Block]
Booking through our Official Room Block at The Ingleside is one of the best ways to support what we do at Midwinter, AND it comes with perks!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
Booking through our Official Room Block at The Ingleside is one of the best ways to support what we do at Midwinter, AND it comes with perks!
tabletop.events/conventions/...
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
Void Gate Games returns for another year of Midwinter!
"Void Gate Games is a Chicago based tabletop gaming company. We make games for the experienced & inexperienced alike."
Check out their booth and their scheduled events (Neon Blues and Hollow: Horror Below) this January!
Void Gate Games returns for another year of Midwinter!
"Void Gate Games is a Chicago based tabletop gaming company. We make games for the experienced & inexperienced alike."
Check out their booth and their scheduled events (Neon Blues and Hollow: Horror Below) this January!
October 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
[EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT]
Void Gate Games returns for another year of Midwinter!
"Void Gate Games is a Chicago based tabletop gaming company. We make games for the experienced & inexperienced alike."
Check out their booth and their scheduled events (Neon Blues and Hollow: Horror Below) this January!
Void Gate Games returns for another year of Midwinter!
"Void Gate Games is a Chicago based tabletop gaming company. We make games for the experienced & inexperienced alike."
Check out their booth and their scheduled events (Neon Blues and Hollow: Horror Below) this January!