Origins Game Fair

06/02/2026

Heading to Origins Game Fair but still need a place to stay.
Hotel rooms are newly available at the Hyatt, Drury, Hampton, and Courtyard Marriott.
Head to https://bit.ly/4o0MnQG for contact info.

Stay in Columbus’ coolest luxury Airbnb collection, The Jungle House. Perfectly located in the Short North, just minutes from OSU and steps from top bars & restaurants. Use code ORIGINS20 for a 20% off discount.

06/02/2026

Pactopolis: Grow. Negotiate. Sustain. Which World Will Be Your Legacy?
If you love heavy interaction, evolving dynamics, and losing track of time, Pactopolis is for you. 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 for demos, game sessions, and a look at hand-drawn, beautiful, artwork inspired by the natural world and real-life sustainability. See Pactopolis at before it launches on Kickstarter later this year.

06/02/2026

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 journals to cover almost any player's style of note taking. Paige takes great pride in creating something that is not only beautiful but functional. Find the creations of Paige the Gnome in Artist Alley at Origins Game Fair *sponsored*

06/01/2026

“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 life, or if she needs to choose herself!

Created and performed by Amy Vorpahl (Dropout TV, Nerdist, Geek & Sundry, Dungeons & Dragons), directed by Laser Webber, with music produced by Maxi Morales, this heartfelt comedy is packed with humor, chaos, and critical emotional damage.
Find all events Amy is a part of and tickets here: https://bit.ly/4uc8rJR

06/01/2026

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. Find him in Artist Neighborhood *sponsored*

05/30/2026

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. Now they are here sharing their creations and hoping to help make the world a little more comforting with their whimsical art and plush characters. *Sponsored*

05/29/2026

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. Some with clips to wear in your hair, and others with articulate doll spine to wrap around your person! We also specialize in custom watercolor/graphite art pieces that feature fantasy creatures and characters. All original works are 100% unique, and made with blood, sweat and love. *sponsored*

05/29/2026

Plot your path to adventure, the Origins Game Fair Exhibit Hall map is live!
From the Exhibit Hall to event spaces, gaming rooms, and must-visit destinations across the show, you can now start planning your perfect convention experience. Check back for additional maps coming soon!
Check out the map and exhibitor list here: https://bit.ly/43GwYvr

05/28/2026

🩸The annual blood drive returns to Origins Game Fair 2026!

📍 Nationwide A - Hyatt Regency Columbus
🗓 June 17–20, 2026

Donate blood and score:
🎁 $15 e-gift card
🎟 Entry to win one of TWO $7,500 gift cards
👕 Free Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last

⏰ Hours:
Wed - Fri: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Lock in your donation slot at RedCrossBlood.org
Sponsor Code: GAMA

In the dark future, heroes still give blood. 😎

Blood donors report feeling a sense of great satisfaction after making their blood donation. Why? Because helping others in need just feels good. Donate blood today to help those in need.

05/28/2026

*Sponsored*
Ancient Innovations blends traditional craftsmanship with fantasy storytelling, creating functional artifacts inspired by mythology, tabletop gaming, and medieval design. Each piece begins as an original design and is brought to life through engraved wood and leather using modern laser technology combined with traditional hand assembly. They create durable, heirloom-quality items such as refillable journals, RPG player trackers, travel games, and engraved leather wall scrolls. Their work focuses on depth, texture, and storytelling—objects designed to feel like artifacts from a fantasy world while remaining practical for everyday use.
Make sure to visit the artist neighborhood to see their work