Charcon

06/02/2026

💥 STOOGE GAMERS SPOTLIGHT: LEARN MAGIC THE GATHERING WITH NICK PATEL! 💥

Are you ready to wield incredible spells, summon massive creatures, and discover why Magic: The Gathering is the most legendary trading card game in the world?

Nick Patel from the Stooge Gamers crew will be running Magic the Gathering: Learn and Play events most of the weekend at CharCon 2026. If you've ever wanted to try the game but didn't know where to start, this is your ultimate opportunity!

Here is what Nick has lined up for you:

🧙‍♂️ Become a Planeswalker In Magic, you are a powerful wizard in control of the spells in your hand. You'll learn how to cast terrifying creatures, mystical artifacts, ancient enchantments, fast-acting instants, and devastating sorceries. Your goal? Outsmart your rivals and reduce your opponent's life total to zero!

✨ No Experience or Cards Needed! You don't need to bring a thing to get started. Come and experience the fun with provided preconstructed decks and find out if the game is for you. Nick and the Stooge Gamers excel at making everyone feel welcome, so you'll be casting spells like a pro in no time.

🎁 Plus... There Will Be Prizes! Not only do you get to learn an amazing game, but you'll also have the chance to walk away with some loot!

📅 How to Join the Battle Nick will be hosting these sessions throughout most of the weekend, making it easy to fit into your schedule.

Lock in your badges, grab your event tickets, and view the full schedule on Table Top Events to secure your seat at Nick's table.

Are you ready to choose your colors and cast your first spell? Let us know if you'll be joining Nick in the comments below! 👇

06/01/2026

🛍️ BARGAIN HUNTERS WANTED: THE CHARCON FLEA MARKET IS BACK! 🛍️

Looking to expand your board game shelves, hunt down rare RPG books, or find that missing expansion without breaking the bank?

The CharCon Flea Market (Event #103) is officially locked into the schedule, and there are always incredible deals to be had! Whether you are looking to clear out some room in your collection or scout out your next favorite tabletop adventure, the Main Stage is the place to be.

Here are the details you need to know:

📅 When: Saturday at Noon (Runs for 2 hours) 📍 Where: The Main Stage

📦 Want to Sell Your Games? Turn your unplayed games into cash! Tables are available for just $10 apiece. There is limited space and it will be first come, first serve. It’s the perfect opportunity to pass your beloved games along to a new home and clear space for your new CharCon haul.

Whether you're selling or scouting for bargains, make sure to clear your schedule for this massive two-hour trading window!

Lock in your badges, grab your event tickets, and view the full schedule on Table Top Events to plan the rest of your convention weekend.

What treasures are you hoping to hunt down at the Flea Market this year? Let us know in the comments! 👇

05/29/2026

Lodging Update

We received a report about attendees having issues booking rooms via the Choice Hotels Reservation line. We called ourselves to check, and had the same issue. So, we recommend not trying to book a room that way.

We have updated our website and Tabletop Events, so you can find the updated instructions there.

In short, call the number listed and speak with the front desk, or email them.

Let us know if you have any further issues.

CharCon 2026 gaming convention hosted in Charleston West Virginia.

05/29/2026

💥 STOOGE GAMERS SPOTLIGHT: HARVEY SPONAUGLE!💥

If you’ve been to CharCon before, and you play board games, you probably already know the crew from Stooge Gamers is an absolute staple of our convention. Year after year, they bring the energy, the laughs, and an incredible variety of board games, card games, and party games to our tables.

This year is no exception! We want to shine a spotlight on Harvey Sponaugle, who is bringing a stellar lineup of classic strategy, tense auction mechanics, cosmic chaos, and deckbuilding adventures to CharCon 2026.

Here is what Harvey is hitting the table with:

💰 Acquire The ultimate classic of high stakes, mergers, and hotel acquisitions. If you love manipulating stock markets, timing hostile takeovers, and outmaneuvering your fellow investors to build the ultimate financial empire, you’ll want a seat at Harvey’s table.

🚀 Cosmic Encounter Expect alliances, sudden betrayals, and pure cosmic madness. In this classic game of alien politics and galactic conquest, every player brings a unique, rule-breaking alien power to the table. No two games are ever the same!

📿 Ra Step into ancient Egypt with one of the most tense, celebrated auction and set-collection games ever made. Risk it all on the turn of a tile, invoke the power of the sun god, and out-bid your rivals to build the most glorious civilization across the epochs.

⚔️ Advanced Thunderstone: Towers of Ruin Ready to build your deck and brave the darkness? Harvey is setting up this beloved, deep fantasy deckbuilder. Recruit powerful heroes, equip them with legendary weapons, and venture deep into the dungeons to vanquish monsters and claim the powerful Thunderstones before time runs out.

📅 How to Join the Fun Whether you are a seasoned tabletop veteran or looking to try these classics for the very first time, Harvey and the Stooge Gamers make everyone feel right at home.

Lock in your badges, grab your event tickets, and view the full schedule on Table Top Events to secure your seats for Harvey's sessions!

Which of these classics are you most excited to play with Harvey and the Stooge Gamers this year? Drop your pick in the comments! 👇

05/28/2026

✨ ROLEPLAYING SPOTLIGHT: SPARKS IS BACK! ✨

If you love deep tabletop storytelling, we have fantastic news: Sparks RPG is returning to CharCon 2026!

Sparks has been an absolute mainstay of our roleplaying offerings for many years, bringing incredible adventures, iconic characters, and dedicated gaming to our community. Sparks is an ongoing Star Wars living campaign utilizing the West End Games (WEG) D6 system. Because it's a living campaign, players can often carry their characters across different modules, making every choice and adventure part of a grander legacy.

We have a massive slate of 20 Sparks events locked into the catalog for this year’s convention! Whether you are a decorated veteran of the campaign or looking to dive into the cockpit of a starship for the very first time, there is a table waiting for you.

⚠️ Important Note for Players: As you plan out your weekend, please be sure to read the specific event descriptions carefully when considering which sessions you'd like to join. Some events require an existing Sparks character, while others are perfectly tailored for fresh recruits with no prior experience needed.

Ready to make your mark on the galaxy?

Lock in your badges, grab your event tickets, and view the full schedule on Table Top Events to claim your seats. Space at the tables fills up fast, so grab your blocks early!

May the Force be with you, and we’ll see you at the table! 🎲🚀

05/27/2026

💥 ATTENTION MECHWARRIORS! 💥

BattleTech is returning to CharCon 2026 this July 10–12 at the Clay Center, and the miniatures track is loaded with action for veteran commanders and brand-new recruits alike. Whether you’re looking to field a legendary Clan Star or jump into a cockpit for the very first time, we have the perfect event lined up for you.

Here is a look at what’s hitting the table this year:

🔰 Beginner-Friendly Sessions & Player Progression Never played before? No problem! We have multiple sessions explicitly designed for beginners to learn the ropes in a low-pressure, welcoming environment.

• Alpha Strike Mech Academy: The ultimate training ground. This session will teach you the foundational rules, movement, and combat tactics of Alpha Strike, perfectly preparing you to deploy into our larger weekend events. • Alpha Strike Narrative Mission: Put your Academy training to the test! Take what you’ve learned and pilot your forces in an immersive, story-driven scenario where every tactical decision impacts the unfolding battle.

🔥 BattleTech Mech Grinder (Our Most Popular Casual Event!) Open to all ability levels, the Mech Grinder is the ultimate drop-in, drop-out chaotic fun. • How it works: You start the game piloting a low-level 'Mech with basic equipment. When you get taken down, you immediately respawn into the next tier up, featuring a slightly more advanced chassis and upgraded tech. Through this progression, you’ll naturally learn how to use all the common equipment in BattleTech! • Continuous Action: The Grinder doesn’t stop. The game is not paused or restarted at event breaks—we just add/remove players, collect tickets for those continuing, and keep the dice rolling without resetting the board.

📅 Planning Your Weekend Because the Mech Grinder runs continuously, you can sign up for as many blocks as fit into your schedule! Secure your slots early so you can roll right from the Academy straight into the thick of the action.

Lock in your badges, grab your event tickets, and view the full schedule on Table Top Events.

What faction or lance configuration are you bringing to Charleston this year? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

05/18/2026

Remember this event? This was a very fun day spent with our CharCon family. Last one was 13 years ago, maybe we should do another one in the next year or two.....?

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02/05/2026

This is cool! I would love to check this out. Have spent more hours than I could count playing TMNT and Other Strangeness by Palladium Books Inc.

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Detroit Historical Museum recognizes Role-Playing Games and Palladium Books - https://mailchi.mp/palladiumbooks/weekly-update-12931546