Empire of Geek Presents
Interior Gaming Expo 2027
Event Details
Dates
July 23-25,2027
Venue
Centennial Center, Alaskaland Park
Hours
Friday-12:00pm-10pm Saturday-08:00am-10pm Sunday-8:00am-10:00pm
Admission
General admission tickets available online and at the door. Game play passes online and tournament registrations online.
Weekend Lineup
Event Schedule
Friday, July 23 will update event schedule
Doors Open — All
Vendors load in, judges arrive, all game tables set up.
TTRPG Setup & Check-in
GMs set up maps, minis and screens; check-in opens.
Doors Open to Public
General admission opens. Welcome to Interior Gaming Expo 2027!
TTRPG Session 1 Begins
Session 1 runs until 12:00 PM.
40K Check-in
Army lists submitted, terrain check completed.
Magic Check-in
Player check-in and decklists due.
40K Swiss Round 1
Random draw pairings for the opening round.
Magic Player Meeting
Rules briefing and format overview for all players.
Magic Round 1
Magic Round 2
40K Break & Round 2 Pairings
Short break while round 2 pairings are posted.
40K Swiss Round 2
Magic Round 3
TTRPG Changeover
Session 1 breakdown, lunch, Session 2 setup.
Magic Lunch Break
TTRPG Session 2
40K Lunch & Round 3 Pairings
Magic Round 4
40K Swiss Round 3
Magic Round 5
Magic Round 6
40K Final Standings & Top 4
Standings finalized and top 4 players announced.
40K Semifinals
1v4 and 2v3 matchups; optional Swiss round 4 for remaining players.
TTRPG Changeover
Session 2 breakdown, dinner, Session 3 setup.
Magic Round 7
TTRPG Session 3
Magic Final Standings & Top 4
Final standings posted and top 4 players announced.
Magic Dinner Break
40K Final Pairings
Results tallied, final match pairings posted.
40K Final & 3rd Place
Championship and 3rd-place matches; optional Swiss round 5.
Magic Semifinals
Magic Final
Estimated finish time; no draws in top 4.
40K Final Scoring
40K Awards
Friday Champion and best-painted awards presented; Saturday round 1 pairings posted.
Magic Awards
Estimated timing.
TTRPG Final Breakdown
Tables cleared and venue reset.
Venue Closes — All
Saturday, July 24
Doors Open — All
Vendors load in, judges arrive, all game tables set up.
TTRPG Setup & Check-in
GMs set up maps, minis and screens; check-in opens.
Doors Open to Public
General admission opens for day two.
TTRPG Session 1
40K Check-in
Army lists submitted.
Magic Check-in
Player check-in and decklists due.
40K Swiss Round 1
Seeded from Friday results: 1v11, 2v12, etc.
Magic Player Meeting
Rules briefing and format overview.
Magic Round 1
Magic Round 2
Magic Round 3
40K Lunch & Round 2 Pairings
TTRPG Changeover
Session 1 breakdown, lunch, Session 2 setup.
Magic Lunch Break
40K Swiss Round 2
TTRPG Session 2
Magic Round 4
Magic Round 5
Magic Round 6
40K Break & Round 3 Pairings
40K Swiss Round 3
TTRPG Changeover
Session 2 breakdown, dinner, Session 3 setup.
Magic Round 7
TTRPG Session 3
Magic Final Standings & Top 4
Final standings posted and top 4 players announced.
Magic Dinner Break
Magic Semifinals
40K Standings Posted
Final Saturday standings posted.
Magic Final
Estimated finish time; no draws in top 4.
Magic Awards
Estimated timing.
TTRPG Final Breakdown
Tables cleared and venue reset.
Venue Closes — All
Sunday, July 25
Doors Open — All
Vendors load in, judges arrive, all game tables set up.
TTRPG Setup & Check-in
GMs set up maps, minis and screens; check-in opens.
Doors Open to Public
General admission opens for the final day.
TTRPG Session 1
40K Check-in
Army lists submitted.
Magic Check-in
Player check-in and decklists due.
40K Swiss Round 4
Last round before the cut.
Magic Player Meeting
Rules briefing and format overview.
Magic Round 1
Magic Round 2
Magic Round 3
40K Lunch & Top 4 Announced
Lunch break while top 4 players are announced.
TTRPG Changeover
Session 1 breakdown, lunch, Session 2 setup.
Magic Lunch Break
40K Semifinals & Swiss Round 5
1v4 and 2v3 semifinals; Swiss round 5 for remaining players.
TTRPG Session 2
Magic Round 4
Magic Round 5
Magic Round 6
40K Final Pairings
Results in, grand final pairings posted.
40K Grand Final & 3rd Place
Grand Final and 3rd-place match; Swiss round 6 for remaining players.
TTRPG Changeover
Session 2 breakdown, dinner, Session 3 setup.
Magic Round 7
TTRPG Session 3
Magic Final Standings & Top 4
Final standings posted and top 4 players announced.
Magic Dinner Break
Magic Semifinals
40K Final Scoring
40K Awards
Grand Champion, 2nd place, 3rd place, best painted, and Weekend General awards presented.
Magic Final
Estimated finish time; no draws in top 4.
Magic Awards
Estimated timing.
TTRPG Final Breakdown
Tables cleared and venue reset.
Venue Closes — All
On the Floor
Featured Games
Playable demos, tournaments, and showcases across every genre.
Warhammer 40,000
Full tournament bracket with prize support. Bring your painted army.
Magic: The Gathering
80 Player tournamate each day of the convention. more details to come soon.
Dungeons & Dragons
Organized play sessions and one-shot adventures for all experience levels.
TBD
More games to be featured soon!
TBD
More games to be featured soon!
TBD
More games to be featured soon!
Meet the Guests
Special Guests
Meet designers, artists, and community legends in person.
TBA
Featured Game Designer
Guest announcement coming soon. Follow us on social media for the reveal.
TBA
Publisher Spotlight
A major tabletop publisher will be on-site with exclusive previews and giveaways.
TBA
Community Guest
A beloved figure from the tabletop community joins us for panels and signings.
Ready to Join the Empire?
Grab your tickets before they sell out. Vendor booths are also still available.