2D Con Unplugged

2026 Digital Guide

Unplug and Unwind

Thank you for joining as at 2D Con Unplugged 2026. 
Take this weekend to relax, and decompress from the outside world. 

Make sure to join the 2D Con Discord and stay connected. The Discord serves as our primary method of communication during the weekend and houses our year round community.

Safety Policies

Due to the unprecedented situation that we are experiencing in our backyard, we have adjusted our full policies to ensure the safety and comfort of our community.

  • ICE will not be allowed within any 2D Con event space unless they provide a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
  • ICE will not be allowed within any private spaces at the DoubleTree without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
  • If ICE or DHS gains entry to 2D Con event spaces, they will be asked to leave unless they have legal jurisdiction.

If you spot ICE/DHS within event space, or have any concerns please contact a 2D Con staff member.

Updates will be provided on the 2D Con Discord in the Unplugged Announcements channel.
Full convention policies are located here.

New for 2026

  • EXPANDED SPACE!
    We're growing with the expansion into a secondary gaming room.
  • MORE TCG, RPG AND MINIS
    Extended trading card, role-playing and miniature gaming schedule.
  • BLOOD DRIVE
    We've partnered with Memorial Blood Centers for a blood drive. Minnesota is currently experiencing a blood emergency. Now is a great time to donate.
  • VENDORS & ARTISTS
    For the first time, Unplugged is welcoming a small selection of local vendors and artists.
  • INDIE ISLAND UNPLUGGED
    A dedicated space for Independent Developers to showcase their new & upcoming games.
  • 2D BAZAAR
    Unplugged Merch, and a selection of art from the 2D Con Staff.
  • SCHEDULED EVENTS
    While Unplugged is primarily a relaxing, pick up and play event. We will have a limited amount of scheduled games

Hours of Operation

Registration

Friday January 30: 10:00AM – 10:00PM
Saturday January 31: 10:00AM – 10:00PM
Sunday February 1: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Veranda (TCG/Wargaming/Indies)

Friday January 30: 2:00PM – 10:00PM
Saturday January 31: 10:00AM – 10:00PM
Sunday February 1: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Vendors

Friday January 30: 2:00PM – 8:00PM
Saturday January 31: 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Sunday February 1: 10:00AM – 4:00PM

Open Gaming

Friday January 30: 10:00AM – 2:00AM
Saturday January 31: 10:00AM – 2:00AM
Sunday February 1: 10:00AM – 6:00PM

Room Parties

No set hours - See Room Party Signs for Hours

Map

Floor One

Floor Two

Schedule

Wargaming

Located in Veranda Ballroom (2nd Floor)
Friday

Legions Imperialis - 2:00PM-6:00PM
Gaslands - 2:00PM-6:00PM
40K - 4:00PM-8:00PM
Middle Earth Battle Game - 2:00PM-4:00PM

Saturday

Halo Flashpoint - 11:00AM-3:00PM
One Page Rules - 11:00AM-3:00PM
BLKOut - 11:00AM-3:00PM
Fallout Factions - 11:00AM-3:00PM
Battletech Classic - 3:00PM-7:00PM
Battletech Alpha Strike - 3:00PM-7:00PM
Relic Blade - 3:00PM-7:00PM
Gundam Mobile Suit Skirmish - 3:00PM-7:00PM

Sunday

Halo Flashpoint - 11:00AM-3:00PM
Trench Crusade - 11:00AM-3:00PM
Frostgrave - 11:00AM-3:00PM
Star Wars Shatterpoint - 11:00AM-1:00PM

TCG

Friday
Commander Open Play - 2:00PM-8:00PM
One Piece TCG Tournament - 3:00PM-6:00PM
MTG Baldurs Gate Commander - 4:00PM-8:00PM
Star Wars Twin Suns Open Play - 5:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday
Commander Open Play - 10:00AM-8:00PM
Pokemon Open Play - 11:00AM-3:00PM
One Piece Pauper Challenge - 12:00PM-8:00PM
MTG Baldurs Gate Commander - 4:00PM-8:00PM
MTG Lorwyn Draft - 5:00PM-8:00PM
Sunday
Commander Open Play - 10:00AM-4:00PM
MTG Lorwyn Draft - 11:00AM-4:00PM
One Peice TCG Tournament - 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Star Wars Twin Suns Open Play - 12:00PM - 3:00PM

Learn to Plays

Check in at 2D Con Tabletop Staff Table
Friday

TEDOKU - 12:00PM
Crokinole - 1:00PM
Quest Snakes - 3:00PM
Pighole - 5:00PM
TEDOKU - 7:00PM
Hot Streak - 8:00PM
Magical Athlete - 9:00PM

Saturday

Twisted Cryptids - 11:00AM
Crokinole - 1:00PM
Cretaceous Rails - 3:00PM
Paws Up - 5:00PM
Pighole - 8:00PM

Sunday

Pighole - 11:00AM
Marvel United - 12:00PM
Etherstone - 1:00PM
Twisted Cryptids - 3:00PM

Tournaments

Check in at 2D Con Tabletop Staff Table
Friday

Coup - 2:00PM
Crokinole - 4:00PM

Saturday

Uno - 2:00PM

Demonstrations

Saturday

Painting with Perry - 10:00AM-2:00PM
Miniature Painting Demo - Room 215 Patio

Sunday

Painting with Perry - 10:00AM-12:00PM
Miniature Painting Demo - Room 215 Patio

Blood Drive

Friday

Blood Drive - 1:00PM-6:00PM
Hosted by Memorial Blood Centers - Minnesota Room

Meetups

Saturday

2DTCG Meetup - 3:00PM
2D Con Trading Card Game Meetup - Room 215 Patio

Room Parties

Floor One

114 - Minneapolis in 2073!
FRI: 8pm-2am | SAT: CLOSED | SUN: CLOSED
The Minneapolis Science Fiction Society is bidding to hold
the Worldcon in 2073. We also run Minicon right here in this hotel each Easter. Come by for Peeps of all flavors.


115 - Retro Rewind
FRI: 6pm-12am | SAT: 6pm-12am | SUN: CLOSED
Relax and rewind with a trip down memory lane to enjoy all of your favorite nostalgic cartoons and movies. We'll also have pancakes, snacks and free retro toys for everyone!


118 - The Merges Group Presents: Tabletop Retreat
FRI: 12pm-1:30am | SAT: 12pm-1:00am | SUN: CLOSED
Step away from the bustle of the convention. The Merges Group will be hosting scheduled board, tabletop, and party games all weekend.

Floor Two

215 - Digital Retreat
FRI: 8PM-1AM | SAT: 8PM-1AM | SUN: CLOSED
Outlaws and bandits, join us as we defy the orders to Unplug. This digital speakeasy is breaking the rules and plugging in all the things. 

215 - Patio
FRI: 10am-1am | SAT: 10am-1am | SUN: 10am-4pm
A great place to relax with some 2D Con Coloring activities and various scheduled events such as; Miniature painting demos, 2D TCG meetup, and Ultimate Werewolf! 


218 - The Dagger's Rest
FRI: 8pm-2am | SAT: 8pm-2am | SUN: CLOSED
Adventurers from all the realm stop in, have a drink and be merry at the Daggers Rest.

Vendors + Artists

Floor 2 - Veranda

The Source Comics & Games
FRI: 2pM – 8PM | SAT: 11AM – 7PM | SUN: 10AM – 4PM
Bringing a selection of tabletop games, trading cards, and more!
website


Lodestone
FRI: 2pM – 8PM | SAT: 11AM – 7PM | SUN: 10AM – 4PM
TCG singles, dice, and a variety of board games.
website


2D Con Replay Shop
FRI: 2pM – 8PM | SAT: 11AM – 7PM | SUN: 10AM – 3PM
Bring your used (no missing pieces) board games to the shop, set your price, and we'll sell them during the weekend. 2D Con will collect a 10% consignment fee on games sold to be donated to the convention. Return to the Replay shop before 4pm on Sunday to collect your earnings and unsold games.

2D Merch
FRI: 2pM – 8PM | SAT: 11AM – 7PM | SUN: 10AM – 4PM
Stop by the 2D Con Merch booth for 2D TCG booster packs, NEW 2D Con Unplugged items, and some familiar favorites! 

2D Staff Bazaar - New this year!
FRI: 2pM – 8PM | SAT: 11AM – 7PM | SUN: 10AM – 4PM
Pop-up artist Bazaar featuring gaming related handmade goods from talented members of the 2D Con Staff!


Infinity Sundry - 2D staff member Steve (Room Parties) and his partner Hawn
3D prints and crafts company.
website
Get Noticed Crafts - 2D staff member Morgan (Artist Alley)
handmade resin nerdy items.
website
Andi Makes Stuff! - 2D staff member Andrea (Merch/Creative)
handmade kawaii, gaming, sci-fi, and kpop items.
website

KikiCraft
FRI: 2pM – 8PM | SAT: 11AM – 7PM | SUN: 10AM – 4PM
Handmade jewelry, accessories, and decor in all of your favorite gaming-inspired fandoms! Be sure to snag her limited edition 2D Con Unplugged exclusive pin!
website

Indies + Industry

INDUSTRY - Floor 1 Tabletop area

Czech Games Edition
All weekend long - See booth for demo times.
Demos all weekend long of their award winning strategy game, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence!
website

Moon Crab Games
All weekend long - See booth for demo times.
Stop by the Moon Crab Games table to check out 'Leviathan' Leviathan Wilds!
website

Stormy Night Games
FRI: 6PM | SAT: 1PM, 6PM
Running demos Friday and Saturday of Dracula 1897 which will be launching in May 2026 on Kickstarter!
website

INDIES - Floor 2 Veranda

Indie Developers - New this year!
FRI: 2pM – 8PM | SAT: 11AM – 7PM | SUN: 10AM – 4PM
For the first year at 2D Con Unplugged, stop by our Indie area and meet with a handful of developers to learn more about their projects!


Cole Jackson - One Man's Trash
Playtesting
Rakshasa Games - Witches' Quarrel
In development - website
Combinatorial Games Company - ChessXGo
Published - website
Meeple Kind Games - Celestium
Playtesting - website
Why Create Films, LLC - Cosmic Chaos
In development

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