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U-Con Gaming Convention
November 14-16, 2025
Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti Hotel at Eagle Crest

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  • U-Con 2026 Dates Announced

    U-Con 2026 Dates Announced

    Mark your calendars! U-Con 2026 will be held November 13-15, 2026 at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest! We look forward to seeing you there. Additional information including event submission, vendor application opening, and important dates and deadlines … U-Con 2026 Dates Announced Read More »

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  • 2025 Games Library Report

    2025 Games Library Report

    Good morning U-Con gamers and welcome to my favorite time of the year: Games Library Statistics season! The con is done, we had our fun, the games are packed back in the storage unit and we are all in that … 2025 Games Library Report Read More »

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  • Attendance and Gratitude

    Attendance and Gratitude

    Now that U-Con 2025 is in the books, let’s take a moment to share some details and moments of the weekend.Read more ›

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  • Ice Machines and Hyperion Coffee

    Ice Machines and Hyperion Coffee

    Good morning attendees! We have a couple of announcements for folks joining us onsite today.  First, due to ongoing hotel renovations, the ice machines are not currently working. The hotel is proving bags of ice from the cooler located between … Ice Machines and Hyperion Coffee Read More »

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  • Charity Announcement: Food Gatherers

    Charity Announcement: Food Gatherers

    Each year, U-Con donates all proceeds from our Auction to a selected charity.  Last year we supported Trans Lifeline. This year we have selected Food Gatherers.  Food Gatherers’ mission is to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community.  This Ann … Charity Announcement: Food Gatherers Read More »

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  • Volunteer Check-In

    Volunteer Check-In

    If you signed up to volunteer or are considering helping out, this message is for you. Thank you for volunteering at U-Con! The convention runs smoothly thanks to your time and support.  Please review these quick notes on volunteer check-in and shift procedures before you arrive.Read more ›

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  • Badge Pickup

    Badge Pickup

    Early badge pick up Thursday 7-9pm. Registration opens Friday 8am.Read more ›

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  • Gamemaster Instructions and Tips

    Gamemaster Instructions and Tips

    Thank you gamemasters! We have a few notes to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.Read more ›

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  • Updated Attendee Guide

    Updated Attendee Guide

    For information on what to expect at U-Con, check out the full Attendee Guide. This guide is excellent for first-time attendees and also provides useful reminders for returning attendees!Read more ›

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  • Your U-Con Games Library

    Your U-Con Games Library

    One of the boardgame highlights of U-Con is that the entire Games Library shows up in its full glory. This year, that is 714 games from all sorts of themes, all sorts of styles and all sorts of eras. Learn more about using this awesome resource!Read more ›

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  • Free Parking

    Free Parking

    Free parking for U-Con attendees and the return of the Bearclaw Coffee Truck!Read more ›

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  • Onsite Food Service and Coffee Truck

    Onsite Food Service and Coffee Truck

    U-Con’s onsite food service makes it easy to grab a bite without missing a moment of the fun. Enjoy convenient, reasonably-priced meals right here at the convention.  Proceeds from onsite food service support U-Con.Read more ›

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  • On Horror Games with our Guest of Honor

    On Horror Games with our Guest of Honor

    Today for spooky season, I will be listening to the Gnome Stew podcast featuring Bridgett Jeffries. Bridgett visited the gnomes to on a recent episode to discuss horror in roleplaying games. You can meet her in a couple weeks as … On Horror Games with our Guest of Honor Read More »

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  • 2025 U-Con Raffle Prizes Revealed

    2025 U-Con Raffle Prizes Revealed

    As part of your badge, U-Con is thrilled to provide door prize raffles to attendees.  We have four prize packs that we’ll be giving away.  Two drawings on Friday and two on Saturday.Read more ›

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  • Explore the U-Con Vendor Hall!

    Explore the U-Con Vendor Hall!

    We curate a mix of vendors so there’s always something new and exciting to explore. Even when multiple vendors offer similar products, like dice, you’ll find that each one puts their own creative twist on it.Read more ›

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  • U-Con 2025 Events Update

    U-Con 2025 Events Update

    U-Con 2025 is still accepting events through to the end of October, but we will be closing event submissions on November 1st.  That means if you want your event to be considered for this year, please submit it soon.  The … U-Con 2025 Events Update Read More »

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  • Hotel Update

    Hotel Update

    The room block for U-Con 2025 is sold out, and at this time it is not possible to add rooms to the block. If you missed out on reserving your room, fear not! There are other hotels near the convention … Hotel Update Read More »

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  • The U-Con Auction

    The U-Con Auction

    If you’ve ever wandered into a convention auction “just to peek,” you already know the truth: five minutes later you’re bidding on a long-out-of-print module with the intensity of a dragon guarding their hoard. Whether you’re a first-timer or a … The U-Con Auction Read More »

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