RPG: Origins Sets Up Virtual Game Fair For June
GAMA has postponed the popular Origins Game Fair until later this year, and in its place is launching a fully virtual convention this June.
Origins holds a special place in the gaming industry, and while the physical convention won’t be happening until later this year, folks will be able to tune in online come June to the Origins Online game fair. The event, newly announced, will feature a “virtual exhibit hall” as well as streaming workshops, seminars, and the like. If you’re looking for a summer event to check out, this one’s a fair bet.
via Origins
The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA), the non-profit organization serving the hobby games industry, today announced that it will postpone the 46th Annual Origins Game Fair, originally scheduled for June 17-21, 2020 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, to October 7-11, 2020. The tabletop convention attracts more than 20,000 attendees from around the world to central Ohio to play thousands of board games, collectible card games, miniatures and role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Catan, and hundreds of other titles.
The decision to postpone the convention follows extensive discussions with its membership, the city of Columbus, the Greater Columbus Convention Center, hotel partners, and exhibitors. “The decision to postpone the convention was not one we made lightly. The safety and well-being of the Origins community is our number one priority. Given the current health situation, we believe that it is best to move the convention to October.
Origins Online 2020 will be a fully virtual convention for tabletop gaming fans to enjoy from their devices and will feature an Exhibit Hall where attendees can demo and buy games and merchandise. In addition, the virtual convention will offer streaming workshops and educational seminars with guest authors, artists and game designers, plus hundreds of games online that attendees can sign up to participating in.
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Happy Adventuring!
