🎬 Final Call for Filmmakers! Join us at Origins Game Fair 2026 as we celebrate independent feature and short films inspired by gaming, sci-fi, and fantasy. OFF gives filmmakers the chance to connect with passionate fans on and off the convention floor. Deadline: February 15, 2026

🎉 We’re excited to launch our official Discord! Connect with the community, join the conversation, and stay in the loop with all things Origins Game Fair! Join us: discord.gg/mQgHWbxq

Origins Game Fair is back June 17-21, 2026. Get your tickets today! Follow our socials for more exciting info as we get closer to the show. For more info on tickets, types of events and more head to www.originsgamefair.com #originsgamefair #adventureswithcrit #origins2026

Badge Registration for Origins Game Fair 2026 is now open! Early bird discount for Full Show Badges, save $15 until January 15th. Head to www.originsgamefair.com/get-a-badge for more information and to register now. Hotel room blocks for non-premier badge attendees will open on December 30th.

Looking for something fun to do in Columbus? Head to the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) for the season of Celebrations Exhibit now through 1/4 Shout out to Bryan Borgman, GAMA Member Services Manager, for decorating an amazing Origins Game Fair Tree. cosi.org/season-of-ce...

Celebrate your favorite stores on Shop Small Saturday! Have a FLGS that goes above and beyond or feels like your home away from home? Nominate them for the tabletop game industry Power Retail Awards (PRAs)! Nominate your favorite store using the qr code below or here: : bit.ly/2026pra

Today is International Crokinole Day! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the game, Crokinole brings people together for strategy, laughter, and a little friendly competition. Tell us in the comments—what’s your favorite Crokinole memory?

If you ordered shirts after Origins, they are on the way! #originsgamefair50th #origins2025 #gama

Lost something at Origins 2025 or a prior event? GAMA might have it! To claim your missing stuff, email us at [email protected]. Any item that hasn't been claimed by Sept. 22 will either be donated or discarded. Thank you!

Applications to be a part of the 2025-2026 GAMA Horizons Fellowship close on July 31. The Horizons fellowship is an accelerator program for prospective and newly established tabletop game publishers and retail store owners. Head to www.gama.org/page/Horizons to learn more or apply!

Horizon's Fellowship Applications are open until July 31st! Head to Gama.org/horizons for more info and to apply.

Horizon's Fellowship Applications are open until July 31st. For more information or to apply, head to Gama.org/horizons

Did you lose or leave something at Origins 2025 or a prior event? GAMA might have it! To claim your missing stuff, email us at [email protected]. Any item that hasn't been claimed by Sept. 22 will either be donated or discarded. Thank you!

Today is the last day to order your Origins 50th Merch! Head to the merchandise page on the Origins website via the link below to place an order www.originsgamefair.com/origins-merc...

Do you love painting minis? Never painted before? Head over to the Paint and Take area to attend one of their classes. Grab your ticket now and learn to be the next great miniature painter of your generation! Seats are available this afternoon and tomorrow.

EVENT LOCATION CHANGE: Saturday's McElroy RPG A Randomly Generated Panel at Noon will be moving to the North Short Ballroom A!

If you missed Sylvester McCoy at this morning's Q&A, don't worry. You can find him for autographs at booth #1259 or for Ace Adventures: Sylvester McCoy & Sophie Aldred Reunited", Saturday June 21 @ 10am on Stage C170. #drwho #originsgamefair50th #origins2025

There is something for everyone at Origins Game Fair! From exhibitors, play areas, larp and larp weapon creation, to concerts and awards shows. Check out the schedule of events over at Originsgamefair.com

What can you do at Origins? Game! LARP! See a concert! Learn something new! Check out Exhibitors and more! #Originsgamefair50th #origins2025 #larp #boardgames #tabletop #games

Visit the Gate Keeper Games & Dice booth #501 to pick up your dice today! #dice #gatekeepergames&dice #collect #originsgamefair50th #origins2025

Special guests: Mace Caffrey and Andy Flynn of of Legends of Avantris will be at Origins Game Fair! #origins2025 #originsgamefair50th #legendsofavantris #Torbek #Gideon

Special guest Brushforhire will be at #Origins2025 Brushforhire is a full time commission artist specializing in miniature work. He loves to work with bright colors and high saturation. He will be hosting several painting classes throughout the week.

Friday to Sunday while you are at Origins Game Fair, Check out the Shop Local Showcase at North Market Downtown. This is a great way to #shoplocal and check out some amazing vendors, live music and an awesome selection of food. Head over to northmarket.org/events/shopl...

True Dungeon is back for Origins 2025! With two experiences, Raid on Ravenshold a seven room immersive adventure and Loki's Labyrinth, a True Grind event. Find more info on the Origins webpage. #originsgamefair50th #origins2025 #rpg #truedungeon

Painters unite! We have something for miniature painters of all skill levels with the Origins Paint and Take booth and the Origins Game Fair Miniature Painting Competition. #originsgamefair50th #origins2025 #painting #paintandtake

Help us determine this year's Origins Awards: Fan Favorite winner! Vote for your favorite game of the year for 2024! Choose from among the Origins Awards Finalists on display in the Exhibit Hall (booth #1431) or pick your own favorite. Voting is open now through Sunday, June 22 at 6pm

🎉 Origins Awards spotlight RPGs! This category honors top games like: 🌟Roleplaying Game of the Year, featuring essential core sets w/rulebooks & character creation guidelines. 🌟Roleplaying Supplement of the Year, offering new rules, settings, or character options to enrich gameplay.

The Origins Awards' Miniatures Games category honors artistry & strategy of miniature gaming & includes: 🌟Miniature Game of the Year: games centered around miniatures. 🌟Paint/Hobby Accessory of the Year: tools that enhance miniatures. 🌟Miniature of the Year: outstanding individual & sets of minis

Celebrate diversity of gaming at #originsawards in the Board Games category! Categories include: 🌟Cooperative/Solo Games - teamwork & solo play🌟 Gateway Games for newcomers 🌟 Heavy Strategy Games for complex challenges 🌟 Light Strategy Games for accessible strategy 🌟 Party Games for social fun

🥳Constructible Games Category at #originsawards celebrates games that allow players to build & customize gameplay & includes 🌟Constructible Games - Fixed: These games come w/predetermined elements, ready to play 🌟Constructible Games - Randomized: Players prepare elements from randomized selection