Friday April 30 2027

9:00am | Registration Opens
9:00am | Open Play, Play-to-Win Table all day long!
10:00am - 11:30pm | Bring-N-Buy Market
10:00am - 8:00pm | Meet our Vendors
11:30pm | ClaringCon Friday comes to a closeTournaments and Special Events to be added!

Saturday May 1 2027

8:00am | ClaringCon and Registration Open
8:00am | Open Play, Bring-N-Buy Market, Play-to-Win Table Open
10:00am - 5:00pm | Meet our Vendors
5:00pm | Award Ceremony and Play-to-Win Raffle
11:30pm | ClaringCon comes to an endTournaments and Special Events to be added!

Play-to-Win

Every ClaringCon we have a number of titles that are available to be played on our Play-to-Win table. Every time you play a game you receive a ticket for a draw to win the game! Take at look at our winners from last year's play to win and our list of titles for next year's ClaringCon!

• Play-to-Win

Open Play

Open Play allows you to bring your favorite board games, borrow a game from the game library, or join a group looking for players. You will have ample opportunity for game sessions to start organically, but if you want to pre-arrange some games please see the forum on Board Game Geek by clicking the button below

• 2027 Game Organizer

Bring 'N Buy

ClaringCon has a HUGE Bring 'N Buy Market. Bring games to sell, or pick up great titles at bargain prices.

• Details and Forms

Tournaments

ClaringCon has exciting tournaments where you can put your skills to the test against fierce competition.

• Previous Tournaments

Vendors

Our Vendor lane brings board game and accessory publishers, designers, retailers, together for a focused shopping experience. Follow the link to see what Vendors we have in store for ClaringCon!

• See our Vendors

Special Guests

We strive to have Special Guests Attend ClaringCon each year to enhance your convention experince.

• Special Guest Lineup

Îlo Games
ILO is the 3rd largest board game distributor in Canada. We are beyond grateful for their support of Play-to-Wins, Tournaments, Board Game Demos and the Board Game Library at ClaringCon.

P'KUP
We’re excited to welcome P’KUP—a revolutionary, accessibility‑focused tool that lets players effortlessly lift and handle cards—as a sponsor of ClaringCon.

allplay
We’re proud to have Allplay—publisher of approachable, easy‑to‑learn yet highly strategic board games—as a sponsor of CalringCon.

Zenith Tournament Winner

Sauros Tournament Winners

Sparks Tournament Winner
with Designer Adrian Adamescu

Sagrada Tournament Winner
with Designer Adrian Adamescu

Tanuki Tournament Winner
with Designer Cole Smith

ClaringCon is proud to feature Îlo Games (ILO) in our Vendor Hall! As the third‑largest board game distributor in Canada, ILO plays a huge role in supporting the tabletop community coast to coast. At ClaringCon, ILO will be supplying brand‑new copies of games at the Play‑to‑Win tables, with select titles available for purchase during the convention—so you can take home a game you’ve just fallen in love with. We are incredibly grateful to ILO for their generous support of Play‑to‑Wins, tournaments, board game demos, and the Board Game Library, helping make ClaringCon an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

At Geeky Goodies we aspire to spark curiosity, with our shirts and products becoming conversation starters, prompting questions like, "What's that you're wearing?" or "What's this all about?" It's our way of contributing to the expansion of The Board Gaming Hobby, even if just in a small but meaningful way. Join us on this exciting journey of uniting enthusiasts and spreading the joy of board gaming!Geeky Goodies has Collaborated on our New Logo and Merchandise offerings.

Whose Go Is It? creates beautifully handmade wooden accessories for board‑game enthusiasts. Founded by Morgan—a lifelong woodworker and passionate gamer—the brand offers premium game accessories crafted with care and precision.

Ticket Sales

Tickets are final sale and non-refundable.Tickets can be transferred to a different attendee through ClaringCon organizers only. We do not authorize resales between attendees to protect you against scams which claim there are tickets for resale.Single Day Tickets are valid for the day they are purchased for only. The All Access Pass gives you access to both days of ClaringCon.

Privacy & Data Collection

Information We Collect: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and badge name solely to process ticket orders and manage event check-in.Data Usage: We do not sell, trade, or share attendee personal information with third parties. Payments are securely processed through Stripe.

Media Disclaimer & Consent

By attending ClaringCon, you acknowledge and agree that event organizers, staff, and authorized media personnel may take photographs and video recordings throughout the venue.These images and videos may be used by ClaringCon for future promotional, marketing, and archival purposes, including on our official website, social media channels, and printed marketing materials.Requesting Removal: We respect your privacy. If you prefer not to appear in promotional media, or if you spot a published photo of yourself that you would like removed from our website or social media, please notify a staff member at the registration desk during the event or email us at [email protected].

Bring 'N Buy

Sale prices must be in whole dollar amounts (for example, $10 instead of $9.75)A 10% commission, rounded up to the nearest dollar, is applied to all titles sold in the Bring ‘N Buy Market to help cover ClaringCon convention costs.Games will remain secure in the market overnight between Friday and Saturday.Every effort will be made to ensure games being sold are secure from theft, however, ClaringCon is not responsible for lost or stolen games.All unsold games must be picked up by 9pm on Saturday May 3. Any games not picked up will be deemed donations to the ClaringCon Board Game Convention.Cash out for all sold games must be completed by 9pm on Saturday May 3. Every effort will be made to contact you if you do not arrive to cash out. If all attempts fail, any proceeds will be deemed a donation to the ClaringCon Board Game Convention.All Sales are Final

Code of Conduct

🤝 Fair Play
Have fun first—winning comes second
Be kind and respectful to everyone
Good sportsmanship is expected at all times📸 Photos & Video
Always ask before taking pictures or video of others
Promotional Use: ClaringCon staff and authorized media may capture photos and videos during the event for marketing and promotional purposes.

🚫 Anti-Harassment Policy
ClaringCon is a zero-tolerance space for harassment.
Everyone—attendees, staff, vendors, and guests—deserves respect.
Harassment includes:
Verbal or physical abuse
Intimidation or threats
Unwanted jokes/comments about personal traits
Sexual remarks or behavior that makes others uncomfortable🌈 Inclusivity
Everyone is welcome at ClaringCon.
We support and celebrate diversity across:
Ethnicity & culture
Gender & sexuality
Body type & ability
All ages & backgrounds
You matter. Your voice matters.
Let’s build an awesome, inclusive gaming community—together!

If you have been found in violation of this policy you will be subject to the following actions:
Verbal warning
Dismissal from the event (no refund)
Possible reporting to authorities

Need to report something?
🔸 Speak to any staff member at the event
🔸 Email: [email protected]