⚡CYBERPUNK RED LIVE! Join Mike Pondsmith for a LIVE, unscripted Cyberpunk RED actual play at Origins Game Fair featuring William Christopher Stephens (Maine), Marie Westbrook (Dorio), and Alex Cazares (Rebecca) from Cyberpunk: Edgerunners! tabletop.events/conventions/... #Cyberpunk #Origins2026

Origins 2026 Merch Store is NOW OPEN! Get ready to gear up for the show with official Origins 2026 merchandise! All merchandise orders will be available for onsite pickup at Origins 2026. Shipping is not available. www.originsgamefair.com/origins-merc...

*Sponsored* Level up your game room at Origins Game Fair with Cube Woodworking! Shop bold, hand-painted wooden signs and magnets inspired by your favorite board games. Stop by our booth to find the perfect piece to showcase your tabletop passion! #originsgamefair

Mighty Pie Creative Workshop specializes in whimsical illustration, Stabomancy (the use of needle-felting magic to stab cute friends into existence from wool and needles), and delightfully terrible puns. Find their work at @originsgamefair *Sponsored*

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Pactopolis: Grow. Negotiate. Sustain. Which World Will Be Your Legacy? Pactopolis is a game of negotiation, timing, adaptability and sustainability. There are no fixed paths to victory, only deals you secure and the leverage you create. Visit Biosymfonix Game Knights at Booth #1302 during #Origins

Paige the Gnome makes TTRPG journals, spell jars, dice bags, and art prints. Created from a need during D&D sessions with friends came the idea for organized, compact, easy to use journals that could keep track of your character stats and session notes. Find several different configurations of

“She’s Got Non-Player Character Energy” is a one woman musical comedy from Amy Vorpahl about the NPCs living inside a Dungeon Master’s brain. Blending comedy, music, and tabletop storytelling, the show follows one NPC questioning whether being chosen by the players is really the key to a meaningful

Eric Fortune is an award-winning illustrator and fine artist. He is based out of Columbus, Ohio. His work is ethereal and layered. Eric's work has been featured on the cover of prestigious art magazines such as Hi*Fructose and Beautiful Bizarre. @originsgamefair *sponsored*

Shana, known as Shottsy is an award winning fantasy artist, with training in animation and design. In 2024 She and her husband created “comfort Kingdom” when their highly expressive weighted plush went viral and blew up on Kickstarter.

Artistic realms will be representing the works-Of Dragons and Daydreams, and Fledgling Familiars. We make hand sculpted familiars and "little guys" for you to take home and specialize in custom watercolor/graphite art pieces. All original works are 100% unique. #originsgamefair *sponsored*

Plot your path to adventure, the Origins Game Fair Exhibit Hall map is live! Check back for additional maps coming soon! Check out the map and exhibitor list here: www.originsgamefair.com/show-map

🩸 Origins Game Fair 2026 Blood Drive is back! June 17–20 at Hyatt Regency Columbus. Donate blood, get a $15 e-gift card & free Red Cross tee while supplies last. RedCrossBlood.org - Code: GAMA

*Sponsored* Ancient Innovations blends traditional craftsmanship with fantasy storytelling, creating functional artifacts inspired by mythology, tabletop gaming, and medieval design. From journals to player trackers and more, find their amazing work in artist neighborhood at #originsgamefair

20 Years of Art at Origins! Color pencil illustrator, Charles Urbach returns with artwork and exclusive gaming accessories featuring his one of a kind work. Make sure to stop by the 2026 Artist Neighborhood. *sponsored*

Craft Hackers is super excited to bring Sewing workshops to Origins!! Learn about embroidery, smocking, EPP, how to use a sewing machine and SO MUCH MORE! They are also having an Open Sew night! Join us Friday night for FREE in the sewing and cosplay workshop area! #originsgamefair

ArtisXan LLC will be at Origins Game Fair this year! Xan is an artist with a focus on accessible fashion. Find Ita Water Bottle Bags to fully customizable Ita Bags, badge holders, pins, & more! Although they create with disability in mind, their products are useful to all! *Sponsored*

*Sponsored* Visit the Tuesday Knight Games booth at Origins! There, you can check out Fatherfog, our new fairytale horror roleplaying game, see what’s new for your Mothership crew, and learn how to play some of our favorite games. See you in Columbus! #mothership #mothershiprpg #tuesdayknightgames

*Sponsored* Lemonade Wars launches at Origins! 🍋 Be among the first to grab a copy and see it in action at the Sophisticated Cerberus Games booth (#1212). Come scheme, tantrum, and hustle your way to lemonade empire glory. @sophcerb #origins2026

Coming soon to Origins Game Fair- Lor Illustrations! Lor makes illustrations, comics, and games. They feature a variety of products from game illustrations, Curvy Cryptids to fanart projects. *Sponsored*

*Sponsored* Battle Frenzy is being released at Origins! One page rules. No cards, minis, tokens, or setup. 2-4 players. One of the most unique games you will see. $10 intro special at Origins. Come to the Goliath Coins booth at #2208!

Dream Vale Studios specializes in original designs featuring relaxed dragons, late afternoon mushrooms, and positive vibes to create a laid-back magical atmosphere. Collect from collectible enamel pins, game mats, and tabletop accessories at our cozy fantasy shop. *sponsored*

Indie Press Revolution (IPR) is a network of creator-publishers devoted to bringing you the latest innovations in tabletop roleplaying and story games. Find us in the Exhibit Hall at #originsgamefair *Sponsored*

DeathDuck is a watercolor artist whose paintings depict whimsey, epic beasts, and maybe a small amount of mischief. Find them in Artist Alley @originsgamefair2026!

A fantasy themed magic show has gone sideways, Sedgie the Hedgie has disappeared and only the youngest operatives at Origins 2026 can help track him down! Join Erica Carlson for kid friendly magic shows packed with fantasy fun, interactive surprises, and the search for the convention's most elusive.

Teaweltzer is an artist, dice goblin & big Critical Role fan. They love to create original and fanart works around, nature, TTRPG's, & DnD to sell as prints, stickers, charms and dice bags! Find them in Artist Alley at booth 1622 at Origins Game Fair 2026! @originsgamefair

*Sponsored* Lacorsa Grand Prix Racing Board Game is a fast-paced family board game that captures the excitement and strategy of Formula 1 racing, appearing simple at first, but with a strategy that goes much deeper. Find them at Origins Game Fair @lacorsagame #racingboardgame #lacorsagame #Origins

Adventure Room Creations (formerly Pop-Up Escape Rooms) is a Chicago-based immersive design studio creating story-driven “adventure rooms”—an evolution of the escape room format that blends puzzles, exploration, and player choice into a more immersive, narrative experience. #Origins2026 *Sponsored*

Kinson Key Games is excited to be attending Origins Game Fair 2026, where they will be selling Galactic Cruise, debuting a brand new Agenda Card promo, and hosting demos of two of their upcoming titles: Excursions and Manoomin: The Food That Grows on Water. *Sponsored* @KinsonKeyGames @origins2026

Artist Alley Spotlight: Alchemy Art creates enamel pins that range from intricate, deluxe collector pieces to smaller, everyday wearables. Their work is inspired by mythology, folklore, and pop culture, where they reinterpret familiar stories and characters through stylized designs.#originsgamefair

Artist Alley Spotlight: Specializing in pencil and pen, Kellianne Stakenas loves creating dragons and fantasy artwork! She has also illustrated card art for expansions of the game "Dominion" by Rio Grande Games. #Origins2026

*Sponsored* Beers & Board Games Club Origins kickoff event will be the perfect way to start the con! Grab a beer (or non-alcoholic beverage!) and enjoy open gaming with other friendly adults. Join them 6/17 5:30-9 pm at Nocterra Audubon, 2nd Floor #originsgamefair #beersandboardgames

Artist Alley Spotlight: Jessy Cabrera loves to tell stories with art through fantastical characters from folklore and fantasy, goblins, ghosts, and the heroes who battle them. Check out their work at Origins Game Fair 2026!

Docker Cap Photography is returning to Origins Game Fair 2026! Throughout the weekend, we will be offering complimentary micro-shoots for all attendees and cosplayers as well as private booked photoshoots. See you at Origins Game Fair 2026! *Sponsored*

The Silver Host is bringing fantasy LARP demos to Origins 2026 with boffer combat, crafting classes, tavern roleplay, foam axe throwing, and monster hunting adventures for both family friendly and adults only audiences. #originsgamefair

The Origins Game Fair Consignment Shop, powered by Big Mallet Auctions, is back for 2026! Buy, sell, and trade games with fellow attendees while digging through a vault of hidden gems, rare finds, and forgotten classics. *sponsored* livegameauctions.com/origins-cons...

*Sponsored* "Stop by the Placeholder Games booth #1705 to jump into the world of Crime Guys: The Crime Game. Don't leave the Fat Cats and Crime Bosses waiting. @theplaceholdergames @originsgamefair

Artist Alley Spotlight: Ian Moss is a story-driven Fantasy & Surreal artist bringing imagination to life! He specializes in digital and traditional drawing and painting. His work is inspired by D&D, mythology, and epic tales. #Origins2026

Alyssa Yeager (Rhiannon's Lark) is an accolade-winning musician including the Pegaus award for "Best Performer". This geek-goddess-girl has eight full-length original albums. Find Rhiannon's Lark at the Welcome Stage Thursday, 9-11 AM and Saturday 10-11 AM or take a class: bit.ly/4uzDnEe

*Sponsored* Part Time Dragons makes Award Winning Videos & Comics featuring the Daily Lives of Fantasy Creatures in a modern setting! We're especially proud of our products that show the softer side of Dragons, Wolfmen & other Feral Creatures.

Artist Alley Spotlight: Andy Kehoe is a painter that works both traditionally & digitally, creating their own fantasy world for the past 20 years. A world full of deep forests, starry skies, fantastical creatures & plenty of cats. Check it out at Origins Game Fair. #Origins2026

As seen on Penn & Teller: Fool US, magician Caleb Wiles presents an INCREDIBLE magic show featuring world-class sleight-of-hand and mind reading, with a nerdy twist. All ticket sales support nonprofit Magic For A Cause. See it live Friday 6-7 PM on the Short North Stage. bit.ly/4eFHZ77

*Sponsored* Roll for Adventure with Misfit Pages! Find Misfit Pages at Origins Game Fair and discover the supplements your game table has been missing. Gather your dice, gather your friends — let the adventure begin! #OriginsGameFair #TabletopRPG #GameMaster #RPGSupplements #MisfitPages

Artist Alley Spotlight: Dan English is an artist and Illustrator from Upstate New York, working primarily in fantasy, sci-fi and imaginative realism. With a love of all things nerdy, make sure to check his work out at his Origins Game Fair debut. #Originsgamefair

*Sponsored* Stop by Placeholder Games’ booth at Origins to demo Crime Guys: The Crime Game. The Kickstater will be live during the convention, so you can play before you back! #Origins2026 @theplaceholdergames @originsgamefair

It’s the return of the king: The Smithee Awards™ — The reigning awards ceremony celebrating all that is Bad in film and video, now in its resplendent 34th year! Short North Stage, Thursday, June 18 at 7pm.Remember Smithee Rule 34: If it exists, there’s a Bad Movie of it. #origins2026

Artist Alley Spotlight: Catawampus Press is the creative production of Heather Filtz, a professional printmaker and illustrator from Ithaca, NY. Creating strange and wonderful goods, her works are inspired by creeping folktales, the adventure of fantasy RPGs, & pop culture chaos. #Originsgamefair

Metalhead Minis will be teaching at Origins Game Fair 2026! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to push your skills further, they are running classes covering everything from beginner fundamentals to advanced techniques like faces, glazing, and leveling up your minis. #origins2026

*Sponsored* Games By Shirky is a small indie studio creating fun, distinctive card games with personality. Check our our flagship title, Rock & Roll Brouhaha and our newest release, Extinction Point, at #originsgamefair2026

Artist Alley spotlight: Woodside Illustrations art by Brent and Kayla Woodside. Best known for our officially licensed Star Wars, Marvel and Indiana jones limited edition posters. Also have a wide selection of bookish art. Find them in Artist Alley at #Originsgamefair2026 *Sponsored*