Simulation

2022 programming guide

AUGUST 26 – AUGUST 28, 2022
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

2022 programming guide

AUGUST 26 – AUGUST 28, 2022
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA

Welcome to 2D COn: Simulation

Welcome to 2D Con 2022: Simulation. We are excited to be back for our 7th year. When we started this event we never expected it to grow as quickly as it has and while we have experienced normal growing pains, and a year without events we’ve never stopped doing what we love, hosting a great event for great people.

The goal of 2D Con is, and always will be to provide a quality, memorable event for gamers, while raising money for charitable causes. 

This year our charity of choice is Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Please help us raise funds for this wonderful charity by donating to the Midwest Speedfest stream, the charity auction, on the 2D Con website, or the 2D Con Twitch stream. 

About Children's Cancer Research Fund

Creators Against Childhood Cancer is a streaming and gaming fundraising program benefiting Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Funds raised support the brightest scientists whose ideas make the greatest impact for children with cancer. We also fund resources and programs that help families who are fighting cancer stay strong, find community, and take care of themselves. Cancer is a tricky disease – it figures out how to hide from the immune system and build up defenses against chemotherapy. Join Children’s Cancer Research Fund community of streamers to fund researchers who are more creative than cancer. By fundraising with us or donating directly, you’re helping ensure that lifesaving ideas can keep moving forward.

Parking

Parking for attendees at the Loring ramp attached to the Hyatt will be $16/day, but doesn’t have in/out privileges.

If you have a hotel room, you can add parking through your room at $18/day and will get in/out privileges.

There are other ramps nearby

  • Millennium Hotel – $21/day in SP+ Parking; your parking can be connected to your Millennium hotel room
  • Hilton Minneapolis – $25/day (with in-out privileges) in 11th Street Underground Parking
  • Holiday Inn & Suites – $15/day (no in-out privileges) at the Leamington Municipal Ramp located at 1001 2nd Ave S.
  • MCTC Hennepin Garage – $5/entry Located On Hennepin Ave. across from Minneapolis Community Technical College. Entrances on Hennepin Ave which has right turn only entry driving westbound, and Laurel Ave with entry from either direction. 

Hours

REGISTRATION

Friday 10:00AM – 11:30PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 11:30PM
Sunday 9:00AM – 2:00PM

MARKET**

Friday 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM

GAME HALL*

Friday 10:00AM – 11:59PM
Saturday 12:00AM – 11:59PM
Sunday 12:00AM – 4:00PM

INDIE ISLAND

Friday 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM

TATTOO

Friday 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday 12:00pM – 7:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM

TABLETOP

Friday 10:00PM – 2:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 6:00PM

TOURNAMENTS

Friday 10:00AM – 11:30PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 11:30PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 2:00PM

MIDWEST SPEEDFEST

Friday 11:00AM – 11:59PM
Saturday 12:00AM – 11:59PM
Sunday 12:00AM â€“ 4:00PM

Tabletop RPG

Friday 1:00PM – 11:00PM
Saturday 8:00AM – 11:00PM
Sunday 8:00AM – 4:00PM

*Game Hall may close for a few hours each night to disinfect.
**Market opens 30 minutes early for VIP

Map

First Floor

MainStage

The 2D Con Mainstage is where you will find the
main events of 2D Con such as the 2D CONcert.

Mainstage Schedule

Market

Artists
Vendors

Friday 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Game Hall

Arcade
Pinball
Console
VR

Friday 10:00AM – 11:59PM
Saturday 12:00AM – 11:59PM
Sunday 12:00AM – 4:00PM

Tabletop

Tabletop
Independent Designers

Friday 10:00AM – 11:59PM
Saturday 12:00AM – 11:59PM
Sunday 12:00AM – 4:00PM

Tattoos

Tattoo Artists
SpaceCowGirl
Katie K.

Friday 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM

★

Wild Bills

Second Floor

Panels

Panels at 2D Con are educational
Informative and fun.

Panel Schedule

Midwest
Speedfest

Started at 2D Con in 2015, Midwest Speedfest
is a nonstop speedrun marathon that features
talented players from across the country
completing various video games as quickly as
they can, all in support of charity.

Friday 3:00PM – 11:59PM
Saturday 12:00AM – 11:59PM
Sunday 12:00AM – 4:00PM

Tabletop
RPG

Pathfinder Society
Dungeons & Dragons

Friday 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Indie
Island

We love to feature new and upcoming
games made by small teams. 

More About Indie Island

Tournaments

Tournaments

Friday 10:00AM – 11:30PM
Saturday 9:00AM – 11:30PM
Sunday 10:00AM – 2:00PM

Map

First Floor

Second Floor

Nearby places

Convenience

Target 900 Nicollet Mall

food

Sushi Train 1200 Nicollet Mall

Brits Pub 1110 Nicollet Mall

Chipotle 1040 Nicollet Mall

Food (CONT)

Lakes and Legends 1368 Lasalle Ave

The Nicollet Diner 120 W 14th St

Lotus 113 W Grant St

Eggy’s Diner 120 W 14th St

Policies

By attending 2D Con you agree to the following policies. Don’t worry there is nothing nefarious. Our main goals with these policies are safety, comfort, and fun. We won’t go around hunting for anyone who is breaking the rules, that’s not our style, but we do enforce them and we do expect you to follow them. If it becomes a problem you’ll likely just get a verbal warning. However – There are some rules that absolutely must be followed, we have a zero tolerance policy for certain behavior.

General Policies

By attending 2D Con you agree to the following policies. Don’t worry there is nothing nefarious. Our main goals with these policies are safety, comfort, and fun. We won’t go around hunting for anyone who is breaking the rules, that’s not our style, but we do enforce them and we do expect you to follow them. If it becomes a problem you’ll likely just get a verbal warning. However – There are some rules that absolutely must be followed, we have a zero tolerance policy for certain behavior.

We have a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for harassment or discrimination. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or attitudes related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion; deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of the event, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Failure to comply will result in immediate removal from the event and revocation of your membership.

Please know that the 2D Con staff views neither ignorance nor intoxication as an excuse for unacceptable behavior.

If you feel you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the 2D Con staff. The 2D Con staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the event.

RESPECT PRONOUNS – Mistakes happen, and that is understandable. Do your best to refer to people as their proper pronoun. Using they/them when meeting new people is a great way to avoid any mistakes!

2D Con is an all ages event until 10pm, all we ask is that you follow the nudity and public decency laws of Minneapolis and be aware that children are present.

Breastfeeding is allowed  in public space, we also have a quiet room available. 

In the rare instance we find your outfit to be an issue one of our staff members will speak with you. 

We encourage cosplayers to carry props, sometimes they complete the costume. We do have a few general guidelines.

  • All propers are subject to “peace bonding” 
  • If it has a functioning trigger it is not allowed, this includes airsoft, water guns, nerf guns, toy guns and of course real guns.
  • No live steel or metal. If it is sharp or hard it will not be allowed.
  • Bows are allowed if they have been rendered incapable of firing by removing the string. Compound bows, or hunting bows are not allowed.
  • Large props are allowed as long as you are aware of your surroundings. If at any point you need to store your prop please speak with registration.

Any imagery that is considered offensive or that will make people uncomfortable is not allowed.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Nazi or other supremacist organizations
  • Vulgar imagery
  • Sexist imagery
  • Overly violent or gory imagery
  • Political imagery if used as a means to provoke

Anyone caught spreading or displaying anything blatantly offensive may be subject to revocation and removal from the event.

Most of use are adults and we all have fun in different ways. Our drug and alcohol policy is as lenient as possible, we aren’t the police. We only have a few common sense rules.

  • Do not smoke in the hotel, this includes vaping. There are designated spots outside of the hotel for smoking.
  • If you are smoking anything illegal you are doing so at your own discretion, please do this away from the hotel property.
  • If odor becomes and issue we may ask you to leave and to return at a later time.
  • Underage drinking is prohibited.
  • If you are visibly intoxicated we may:
    • Ask you to leave and call you a driver.
    • Have you sit in our quiet room until you sober up.
    • Send you back to your hotel room.
    • Call your parents… we don’t want to do this.

Tournament Rules

The most important thing about tournaments is that they are meant to be fun. While we encourage playful banter, we do not allow offensive language (see discrimination and harassment above)

You are expected to show up to the designated tournament area twenty minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Failure to do so may result in disqualification or forfeit. 

You must be a registered attendee of 2D Con to participate in any tournament. 

Tournament registration for some games start prior to the event, and certain tournaments may fill up before the event. For these tournaments there may be a limited amount of on-site sign ups. 

If a player is disqualified prior the tournament, we will fill their spot on a first come first serve basis. 

No one likes a cheater, if you are caught cheating you will automatically be disqualified. Depending on the severity you may also be removed from the event.

If you are accused of cheating, and feel that you did not cheat, tournament staff will review and decide on a fair outcome.

Cheating includes, but is not limited to;

  • Certain controller modifications.
  • Collusion with other players or spectators.
  • Use of any software that gives you an unfair advantage such as aim-bots, or wallhacks.
  • Screen watching.

Each game will have it’s own set of rules. Cheating reports are handled on a case-by-case basis.

There are a few reasons why you may be bringing your own equipment to 2D Con, we encourage this and even recommend it in some instances. Different equipment has different policies. 

2D Con is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.

PC

Bringing your own PC is great, and is required for certain tournaments. We understand that you don’t want to leave your PC unattended while you enjoy the event. We will have limited space to store your items.

Your PC may be subject to a health check, these are non-intrusive and include scanning for malware prior to connecting to the network. Nothing will be installed on your PC.

2D Con is not liable for any damage or loss of items, please keep an eye on your PC and make sure you know it’s status at all times.

We do ask that you use the below list as a guideline when bringing your PC:

  • Make sure it is clear of Malware, or anything that may slow the network.
  • Bring your own keyboard and mouse, if you want to guarantee a spot you will also want to bring a monitor.

If you are going to step away from your PC – lock it (Win+L) or log-off and have someone you know and trust keep an eye on it for you.

There are designated spots for PC set ups,they are limited. You will want to arrive early to guarantee a spot. Please keep your equipment in your dedicated spot.

If you are going to be away from your PC for more than 4 hours and are not registered for a PC tournament, we ask that you remove your equipment and store it in your car or with 2D Con. Space is very limited.

Controllers and Joysticks

It is highly recommended that you bring your own controller and/or joystick. We only have a limited amount and can not guarantee functionality, battery life, or availability. 

Please bring your controller to the tournament organizer for approval, prior to the tournament. 

Controller modifications that give you an unfair advantage are not allowed. These include, but are not limited to macro or turbo buttons. 

Each tournament will have it’s own set of specifications on what is allowed.

Sometimes equipment fails. Games can freeze, and controllers can stop responding.

If this happens you have the option to restart the current match. You must used the same exact settings and/or characters as the previous match.

If the console or controller is failing, or dead we will do our best to obtain a new one.

If a new one is not available the tournament may end prematurely. 

covid-19 safety measures

Below is a breakdown of this year’s attendee guidelines, and the measures we will be taking. The last thing we want to do is put anyone’s health at risk. We realize that some of these seem overboard, but we want to be as safe as possible.

Masks will be required in all event spaces. We will have a VERY limited amount of disposable masks available. If you forget your mask there is a Target a few blocks north of the venue that will have masks available for purchase.

13+: Wear a mask in all 2D Con event spaces
Show proof of vaccination OR a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to the event

Between 6 and 12: Wear a mask in all 2D Con event spaces

5 and Under No current rules apply

MASK EXCEPTIONS:

  • Children 5 and under.
  • Eating, drinking, or taking medication for brief periods of time;
  • Communicating for brief periods of time with a person who is hearing impaired when the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication;
  • When experiencing difficulty breathing or shortness of breath or feeling winded, until able to resume normal breathing with the mask; or if wearing a mask interferes with necessary medical care such as supplemental oxygen administered via an oxygen mask.
  • Masks will be optional for vaccinated staff working in a role where they are socially distanced and or need to be wearing a mic.
  • When on stage for performances, karaoke or the cosplay contest.
  • When having your photograph taken for cosplay at our designated photo booth, or socially distanced – please do not stop for photos in hallways.
  • When positioned behind a table that allows for social distancing (Vendors, Artists)

Due to venue policy we are unable to require masks in any public areas of the hotel. This includes spaces such as the hotel lobby, the registration line, or any hallway excluding the hallway to the main gaming room. We strongly encourage masks in ALL places.

The following only applies to ages 13+

Due to current CDC guidance being vaccinated against COVID-19 or having a negative test taken within 72 hours of the convention is required.

It is the easiest and safest way to handle the variants and keep community spread low. If you are not currently vaccinated, and are able to be, there are many places offering walk-in vaccinations to the general public.

You can find a location to receive the vaccine here: https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/locations/index.jsp .

If you are unable to be vaccinated, we require that you do your part to keep this event safe and have a negative COVID test taken within the last 72 hours. There are many places to receive a rapid test prior to the convention. Many of the test locations do not require an appointment.

You can find a location to receive a rapid test on the MN COVID-19 Response page:
https://mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/testing-locations/index.jsp

Upon check-in with registration you will asked some basic screening questions and may have your temperature taken. These questions aren’t meant to prevent you from attending the convention, but as a way for us to gather useful information such as percentage of vaccinated attendees.

The questions will be non-intrusive.

Example questions:

  • Are you vaccinated?
  • Have you had a fever within the last 7 days?
  • Have you traveled from a State or Country with a high infection rate within the last 14 days?
  • Have you had a positive COVID test within the last 14 days?

There will be a variety of sanitation items in all rooms.

This may include:

  • Hand sanitizer
  • Sanitizing spray and paper towels
  • Sanitizing wipes

These items will be available for use. While we will be cleaning at set intervals, we ask that you sanitize equipment before and after use. We also request that you come prepared with your own hand sanitizer in case we do not have enough!

Arcade and pinball machines: Use the available sanitizing spray and a paper towel to wipe down buttons and joysticks – DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY ON THE MACHINE! – We can not stress this enough. Use a minimal amount of spray directly on the paper towel.

Consoles: Return the controller to the console desk and our staff will sanitize the controllers.

PC: When you are finished using a PC, flip the keyboard upside down and our staff will sanitize the station.

Microphones: Wipe down with a sanitizing wipe.

*For Karaoke specifically we will be using single use mic caps for each singing!
*Upon entrance to any room you may be asked to use hand sanitizer. 

PLEASE ONLY USE THE PROVIDED SANITIZING SOLUTIONS – OTHER SOLUTIONS MAY DAMAGE EQUIPMENT

Guests and presenters

Cosplay

KikiCraft

KikiCraft is a multi-medium artist, designer, and cosplayer from Minnesota with over 15 years of experience. From a young age KikiCraft began costuming as her favorite characters from anime and video games, but it wasn’t until she attended her first convention, Anime Detour in 2006 that she found her true passion.

Alan Scholting

Award-winning writer and professional fanboy. Previously serving as Editor at Large for Cosplay Culture Magazine and creative consultant for Skin & Ink Magazine. Currently serving as the cosplay lead for Vero Social. Alan has been in the business for 20+ years.

Entertainment

Nur-D

One of the fastest rising stars in Minnesota's music scene, Nur-D burst onto the stage in 2018 and has been making headlines ever since. Performing on stages alongside national acts like Migos, Logic, Tyler The Creator, and The Wu Tang Clan Nur-D is well on his way to becoming a house hold name. Voted Best New MN Artist in 2019 (Citypages), Headlining The "Best New Bands" Show in 2020 (First Avenue), and being voted Best Live Concert 2021 (Citypages) Nur-D brings an explosion of energy every time he hits the stage.

Theology

Hey everyone! I don’t like 3rd person bios so I’m gonna speak to you directly. My name is Theølogy and I am a VGM Remix producer and DJ from Lexington, Kentucky. Believe it or not, a few nerds exist here 🙂 I have been DJing and producing for 15 years and I am a veteran of the trance scene (my previous music being supported by Above & Beyond, Cosmic Gate, and Fatum), but I also create every single genre of EDM. My remixes are melodic and beautiful (as video game music is) but I combine this nuance with really uplifting chords and incredibly dirty bass

Do A Barrel Roll

Have you ever noticed how some songs sound like other songs? See a cover band like you've never seen before! Do a Barrel Roll! is a videogame music band with a mission unlike any other--to SMASH together VGM classics, deep cuts, and unexpectedly similar music from the popular realm into a beautiful ear stew. This 5-piece act is focused on tight grooves, exciting arrangement ideas, and high-level musicianship.

The Masters of Unlocking

We are a video game music band from Austin, TX!

Growing up in the era of the Nintendo and Super Nintendo we spent a lot of time playing video games! Many Friday nights were spent trying to finish that one last level or beat that last boss, only taking breaks to get another slice of pizza until we could finally raise our hands in victory as we passed the finish line ahead of our friend who was determined to beat us on the next track. Video games were a large part of our social lives but we didn’t yet realize that the music from those games was going to be an  influencing factor in our musical lives. As the years passed our interest in music grew. We picked up guitars wanting to learn how to play the riffs from our favorite Rush and Metallica songs and to maybe even start a band of our own one day.

And now The Masters of Unlocking have arrived, paying tribute to the games we grew up with, the games being made today, and the composers that have left a lasting musical legacy  within those games that we feel is greatly under appreciated!

Nitrowave Twin Cities

Nitrowave Twin Cities is a group of retro-themed electronic musicians from the Twin Cities dedicated to promoting, supporting, and creating outreach within their community.

MATT SILVERBERG (MARIMBA MATT)

Video game enthusiast Matt Silverberg is an accomplished percussionist, composer, and educator. His compositions have been featured at numerous events such as his percussion quintet Hypnotic Crystals being selected as a winner for the 2017 Wisconsin Alliance for Composers (WAC) New Music Festival and the large chamber version of Silver Filled Dreams being featured on a panel at the MidWest Band Clinic in December of 2020. He’s had commissions ranging from percussion ensemble, chamber works, full wind ensemble, and orchestra.

DJ PHATZO

DJ Phatzo is the first speedrunner to sequence break the rap game. A nerdcore artist from Wisconsin, current Earworm Entertainment affiliate, and a member of Midwest Speedfest.

 

Industry

Carlos Ferro

Carlos Ferro is one of the leading voice acting talents working in the industry today. A star of the award-winning, best-selling GEARS OF WAR 1-5, Ferro is known to video game fans worldwide as the voice of COG soldier Dom Santiago.

NSquared

Nathan and Natasha, collectively NSquared, have been broadcasting on Twitch since 2014. They enjoy playing a variety of Nintendo games - everything from the latest Mario and Pokémon games to one of their favorites - Splatoon! In their spare time, they enjoy attending conventions, petting their cats, watching wrestling, and being typical Minnesotans. Both lifelong gamers, they love sharing their passion for everything geeky!

Entertainment

2D Concert

Video games have some of the best soundtracks, from large budget AAA games like Skyrim and the Legend of Zelda to smaller independent games like Undertale and Ori and the Blind Forest, the unique sounds span generations. 

We embrace the musical feats of video games by hosting multiple musical events during the weekend including concerts featuring video game cover bands playing your favorite songs in different styles.

Friday August 26

6:00PM – Twin Cities Brass Band
7:00PM – Matt Silverberg (Marimba Matt)
8:00PM – Do a Barrel Roll
9:00PM – Nur-D
10:00PM – The Masters of Unlocking

 

Saturday August 27

7:00PM – DJ Phatzo
9:00PM – Theology
11:00PM – Nitrowave TC

Spicy Fan Fiction (18+)

We read fanfiction and eat hot peppers.

Hosts: Travis Gelhaye
Participants: Carlos Ferro, KikiCraft, Tori Wink, Stacia Stromberg

Saturday: 10:00PM – Panel Room

Youtube Karaoke

YTK is a spin on classic karaoke. We will find ANY song that you would like to sing, and let you take over our mainstage. Invite your friends.

While you are singing we display song lyrics on all of our main screens so the audience can sing along. 

Friday 11:00PM – Mainstage
Sunday 1:00AM – Mainstage

Cosplay

Meet Your Judges

JustGodlyEnough

JustGodlyEnough is a veteran Minnesotan cosplayer and con-attendee with over 20 years of experience crafting cosplay costumes and fabricating props. He applies his training and experience as a professional engineer to his art and brings complex creations to life. He enjoys testing innovative methods and technologies to expand his capabilities and sharing his knowledge and ideas with less experienced cosplayers to educate and inspire others to create.

Anime Layer Cosplay

Anime Layer Cosplay is a midwest based cosplayer who has been cosplaying for 18 years, best known for her Sakizo and CLAMP cosplays. She nurtured her love of costuming through three years of working in a theatrical costuming shop and launched off of that to win multiple Best in Show awards as well as other awards for Best Master at Performance. She put her master level knowledge and love of cosplay to use judging craftsmanship and performance competitions at various conventions around the USA.

Miss Laney Luck

Laney is a local Twin Cities cosplayer, prop maker, and fan merch creator. She is best known for her love of ruffles and 3D printed propwork, producing props such as full scale replicas of Kingdom Hearts keyblades, and elaborate costumes that she has been creating since 2007. When she is not vectoring a new pin design or working away in her craft room, Laney spends her time gaming, binging newest anime and manga releases, and snuggling with her three cats.

Please read as the cosplay contest has changed from previous years!

The 2D Con cosplay contest takes place on the Saturday of the convention on the mainstage. 

Registration
Pre-registration is required. To register visit the Kikicraft Booth in the market before 3PM on Saturday. 

Judging
The cosplay contest will be pre-judged. Pre-judging takes place and will be immediately followed by the show.

Rules

  • There will be no late entries.
  • No skits will be allowed.
  • Costume must be at least 60% handmade to be eligible for prizes.

Categories

  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Judges Choice
  • Kids Under 13

Saturday 6:00PM – Mainstage

Panels

Trading Card Games

Magic the Gathering

Friday

  • 3:00PM – Jumpstart
  • 6:00PM – Commander

Saturday

  • 11:00AM – Dreamhack Qualifier Pioneer
  • 6:00PM – Commander

Sunday

  • 12:00PM – Draft Streets of New Capenna – $15 Entry

Flesh and Blood

Friday

  • 5:00PM – Jumpstart
  • 8:00PM – Commander

Saturday

  • 12:00PM – Dreamhack Qualifier Pioneer
  • 2:00PM – Dreamhack Qualifier Pioneer
  • 6:00PM – Commander

Sunday

  • 12:00PM – Learn to Play
  • 2:00PM – Blitz Super Armory

Yu-Gi-Oh

Friday

  • 7:00PM – Structure Deck – $10 Entry

Saturday

  • 11:00AM – Learn to Play
  • 1:00PM – Win-A-Mat
  • 5:00PM – 2D Con Championship – $10 Entry

Sunday

  • 11:00AM – Learn to Play
  • 1:00PM – Win a Mat

Pokemon

Friday

  • 7:00PM – Build & Battle – $30 Entry

Saturday

  • 10:00AM – League Play
  • 1:00PM – Gym Leader Challenge
  • 5:00PM – Ditto Draft – $12 Entry

Sunday

  • 10:00AM – League Play
  • 1:00PM – Standard Format

My Hero Academia

Friday

  • 6:00PM – Ultimate Rivals

Saturday

  • 12:00PM – Learn to Play
  • 4:00PM – Win-a-Mat

Sunday

  • 12:00PM – Super Plus ultra

Role Playing Games

Pathfinder Society will be on site all weekend running through sessions.

Game Times:
Friday 1pm – 11pm
Saturday 8am – 11pm
Sunday 8am – 6pm

Tabletop Roleplaying at 2D Con 2022 is hosting Pathfinder and Starfinder Society Play Grab your sword, memorize your spells, charge up your laser pistol, and for the love of the Realms, bring some healing potions! 

Market

1 – KikiCraft*
2 – Maeca
3 – TuckTuk’s Trinkets & Terrain
4 – Set Adrift Art
5 – Mushki
6 – Giant Turtle Creations
7 – Hyde Hermit
8 – Awesome Industries
9 – Highlander Games
10 – Glitterbomb
11 – Gamebox Systems
12 – Cricket Bat
13 – DPAD Life
14 – Turtle Power Games
15 – Big Soft D & Lady Dragon’s Treasures
16 – Shibe Ink
17 – Sorbet Jungle
18 – Charity Auction
19 – SaBasse
20 – Merziggy
21 – Chance Wyatt
22 – KPON
23 – Mythic Phoenix

24 – Scout Bennett
25 – Wooper Works
26 – Phantom Star Studios
27 – LM Pederson
28 – Space Case Cafe
29 – Squishy Citrus
30 – AiMochi
31 – Kinda Nerdy Housewife
32 – Claire DooLittle & Chel Bizarro
33 – Erik Krenz
34 – Drawing Crows
35 – SugarBPlays
36 – Lemon Penguin
37 – LoftyDog Designs
38 – Fragmented Nostolgia
39 – Enrique Draws
40 – Wonderful Daze
41 – Dragon Avenger Crafts
42 – Mimosa
43 – Technicolorstar
44 – Redbird Embroidery
45 – Pabgha
46 – Travis Bentley

Get a Tattoo

New for 2022! 

We will have tattoo artists on site all weekend long offering tattooing sessions.

Artists can be found inside the Grant room located between the gaming hall and vendor hall!

Side Quests

Trading Card Game

It started as a joke and turned into a full fledged collectable game that also functions as a game! We have prepared over 20 cards for you to try and collect. To collect them all you’ll need to travel to all of the areas of 2D Con as well as meet the creators and guests behind 2D Con! There are a limited number of each card in circulation.

The Blue cards are chase cards and ONLY can be acquired by the task or by donating an equal star value to Childrens Cancer Research Fund while supplies lasts! (Example: Miku is 1 star so she would be a $10 donation)

Live Action Among Us

Find the imposter. Bringing the video game to real live Live Action Among Us is a 2D Con original. Join 10 other people in a special version of Among Us. Receive tasks such as “Play Pac-Man” and try to avoid being caught by the imposter. Full rules available on-site.

Tattoos

Katie Kroeck of Jackalope Tattoo and Andy Crawford of BlackEnd Tattoo Ateliér will be tattooing all weekend long!

Sign ups will be available prior to the convention. VIP members will be able to sign up early!

MIDWEST SPEEDFEST

Started at 2D Con in 2015, Midwest Speedfest is a nonstop speedrun marathon that features talented players from across the country completing various video games as quickly as they can, all in support of charity.

Friday

Time Runner(s) Game

Category: Any%
Type: Single run
Console: NES
Estimate: 1:10:00

Category: Any%
Type: Single run
Console: Switch
Estimate: 1:48:00

Category: Any%
Type: Single run
Console: NES
Estimate: 0:50:00

Category: Isle of Bugsnax
Type: Single run
Console: PC
Estimate: 1:12:00

Category: All Bosses
Type: Single run
Console: PC
Estimate: 0:15:00
Category: True Pacifist Ending Glitchless
Type: Race
Console: PC
Estimate: 2:20:00
Category: Randomizer
Type: Race S
Console: NES
Estimate: 1:40:00
Category: Cutsceneless – Fun%
Type: Single run
Console: PC
Estimate: 0:45:00
Category: All Events – Solo
Type: Single run
Console: Wii
Estimate: 0:40:00
Category: Exhibition 1-Player
Type: Single run
Console: Wii
Estimate: 0:30:00

sATURDAY

Time Runner(s) Game
Category: Any%
Type: Single run S
Console: NES
Estimate: 0:25:00
Category: All Episodes
Type: Single run
Console: PC
Estimate: 0:15:00

Category: Normal Any%
Type: Single run
Console: PlayStation 5

Category: Any%
Type: Single run
Console: PlayStation 5
Estimate: 0:06:00

<strong>Category: </strong>NG+<br><strong>Type:</strong> Co-op Race <br><strong>Console: </strong>PC<br><strong>Estimate:</strong> 1:07:00

Category: 100%
Type: Single run Ge
Console: NES
Estimate:is 0:50:00
Category: Any%
Type: v1.2 Single run
Console: GBA
Estimate: 0:24:00
Category: Any%
Type: 1 credit clear Single run
Console: Playstation 3
Estimate: 0:24:00
Category: Any%
Type: Single run
Console: Saturn
Estimate: 0:20:00
Category: Any%
Type: Glitchless Single run S
Console: NES
Estimate: 4:20:00
Category: Booster Course Pass – Waves 1 & 2
Type: Single run
Console: Switch
Estimate: 0:30:00
Category: Any%
Type: Single run
Console: PC
Estimate: 0:52:00
Category: Randomizer
Type: Single run
Console: N64
Estimate: 3:30:00
Category: Any%
Type: Manipless Single run
Console: DS
Estimate: 1:20:00
Category: Any%
Type: Single run
Console: Xbox
Estimate: 0:30:00
Category: Any%
Type: Single run
Console: Playstation 2
Estimate: 0:50:00
Category: Glitch Exhibition
Type: Single run
Console: Playstation 2
Estimate: 0:20:00
Category: Easy
Type: Single run Ge
Console: NES
Estimate:is 0:32:00
Category: All Items
Type: Single run
Console: PC
Estimate: 0:55:00

sUNDAY

Time Runner(s) Game
Category: Super Mario 3D World Any%
Type: Single run
Console: Switch
Estimate: 1:45:00
Category: Any%
Type: – accessible Single run
Console: PC
Estimate: 0:35:00
Category: Any % Single run
Console: PC
Estimate: 1:40:00
Category: Elite League
Type: Single run
Console: PC
Estimate: 0:55:00
Category: Easy
Type: Single run Ge
Console: NES
Estimate:is 0:30:00
Category: Any%
Type: Normal Single run
Console: PC
Estimate: 1:15:00
Category: Any%
Type: No Continue Codes Single run
Console: GBA
Estimate: 0:45:00
Category: Beat the Game Race
Type:Ge
Console: NES
Estimate:is 0:25:00
Category: Any%
Type: Single run
Console: Switch
Estimate: 3:55:00

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