Castle Con Board Gaming Event in Downtown Rochester, Minnesota
Experience the Magic of Castle Con: A Weekend of Tabletop Adventures!
Calling all gamers! Get ready to roll the dice, strategize, and immerse yourself in the ultimate tabletop board gaming event: Castle Con! Taking place in the heart of Downtown Rochester, this weekend-long extravaganza is a celebration of all things tabletop, offering fun and excitement for players of all skill levels. Make it a weekend of fun, and stay at a nearby Downtown hotel where Castle Con attendees receive a discount with our partner hotels. See below for links and information.
What to Expect
Castle Con is packed with opportunities to explore new games, challenge your skills, and connect with fellow enthusiasts:
Family-Friendly Zone: Perfect for gamers of all ages, with games and activities designed for family fun.
Role-Playing Adventures: Dive into epic quests with Dungeons & Dragons sessions led by seasoned Dungeon Masters.
Wargaming Battles: Test your tactical prowess in games like Warhammer 40K and other thrilling wargames.
Prize Opportunities: Compete in tournaments and challenges for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Costume Contest: Cosplay is encouraged! There will be a costume contest on Saturday night.
New to tabletop gaming? No problem! Friendly volunteers will be on hand to guide you through new games and ensure everyone feels welcome.
Event Details
Dates: January 24–26, 2025
Location: Historic Chateau Theatre in Downtown Rochester, Minnesota
Tickets:
• Weekend Pass: $25
• Single-Day Tickets: $5–$15
• Sunday Family Day: Kids 13 and under attend free all weekend long! There will be tons of family-friendly games (better than Candyland!) that children four years old and up can play.
Get Your Tickets: Click here and select “Get Your Badges Now”
Hotel Discounts
Stay right in the heart of the action of the weekend! Thank you to our hotel partners, Kahler and Hilton, who are both offering special discounts to the Castle Con attendees. All three hotels are connected via skyway nearly all the way to Chateau Theatre. Easily walk to the convention and the wide variety of amazing restaurants Downtown offers.
Hilton is offering 10% off for Castle Con attendees by clicking here to book at Hilton Rochester or here for Hilton Garden Inn, or use code: "CAS."
Kahler Hotel is offering 20% off their standard rates for Castle Con attendees by clicking here to book at Kahler Grand Hotel.
Supported by the Rochester Downtown Alliance
Castle Con is proudly supported by the Rochester Downtown Alliance’s Start-Up Event Grant, which funds innovative events that enhance Downtown Rochester’s vibrancy. This grant fosters community engagement, helping bring exciting new experiences like Castle Con to life.
For more information about the Start-Up Event Grant program, click here.
Join the Fun!
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of tabletop games or just curious to see what it’s all about, Castle Con has something for everyone. Gather your friends, bring the family, and come experience the joy of gaming at this unforgettable event in the heart of Rochester.
Thank you to our Downtown partners
