If you are interested in running games at MidSouthCon 40, see our Running Games page.
MidSouthCon Gaming
About half the people who attend MidSouthCon come to play games, making it the area’s largest gaming convention. At the last MSC, gamers played nearly 100 RPGs, over a 1000 board games, LARPS and social games, plus miniatures, CCGs and video games throughout the weekend.
Gaming Hours
Gaming rooms are open the entire weekend beginning 2pm on Friday and closing at 6pm on Sunday. Scheduled games will run in nine sessions, listed below:
• Session 1 (Friday 2:00pm)
• Session 2 (Friday 7:00pm)
• Session 3 (Friday 11:30pm)
• Session 4 (Saturday 9:00am)
• Session 5 (Saturday 2:00pm)
• Session 6 (Saturday 7:00pm)
• Session 7 (Saturday 11:30pm)
• Session 8 (Sunday 9:00am)
• Session 9 (Sunday 2:00pm)
Not all games fit neatly into four hour blocks, so check out the schedule when it becomes available to see when your favorite games will begin.
Tournaments
This year we have numerous board game tournaments, the winners of which will take home some awesome prizes.
Gamer’s Raffle
We will give out over $1000 worth of prizes in our Gamers Raffle! Every scheduled game you sign up for and every library game you check out gives you a chance to win an amazing prize. Our Gamer’s Raffle runs all weekend in scheduled flights featuring a wide variety of games and gear that cover a variety of geekdoms and feature something for every gamer.
The Play-to-Win!
Play a game and get a chance to win it! Last year we will had about 75 Play-to-Win games. Every year these games change. We expect to see some exciting options this year.
Board Games
Our board games lending library has over 500 of games for you to play throughout the weekend. Plus, in addition to the tournaments, there will be numerous scheduled board games for you to enjoy.
Role Playing Games
In the past, Game Masters have signed up to run such games as 5E Dungeon & Dragons, D&D 3.5, Castles and Crusades, Pathfinder, Paranoia, SagaBorn, Champions 5th ed., Feng Shui, Cyberpunk 2020, Better Angels, Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition, Fate Accelerated, Savage Worlds, 7th Sea, Blood of Heros, Pugmire, etc.
Magic: The Gathering
Booster draft and sealed deck events.
Miniatures
From galactic battles to small unit tactics, MidSouthCon has seen a lot of different scenarios played out. We have previously had Star Wars Miniatures, Bolt Action, Frostgrave, Battletech, Ogre Designer’s Edition, Guild Ball, HEROCLIX, and more!
LARPs
Each year we have had various LARPS (Live Action Role Play) run over the weekend.
Social Gaming
Throughout the weekend, we’ll be running social games, including convention favorites like Are You A Werewolf? (now with prizes) and Two Rooms and A Boom.
Video Gaming
The video game room has a variety of digital games. Come check out old favorites along with new and popular games and make new friends as you challenge each other with your best moves. Events include several video game tournaments with prizes, as well as open play.
As it gets closer to MidSouthCon 40, we will be making specific announcements via Facebook at our Facebook Gaming Page
Still want more? Don’t forget all of our panels! Some of the highlights of the past few Cons have included topics concerning the gaming industry, world building techniques, how to build good characters, discussions on villains, and more.