Room parties go through a juried selection to ensure that the party fits the general theme of Unplugged, gaming. Non-gaming related parties are less likely to be accepted.

2D Con Unplugged has a limit of 8 room parties.

Room parties will be split into designated categories.
Room parties may have more than one category.

• Family Friendly – All ages rooms with activities
• 21+ – Rooms that will be serving alcohol
• Activity – Activities ranging from games to karaoke

Room Party hosts are eligible for comped badges to 2D Con, limited to 4 badges per room.
Room Party hosts are responsible for all costs associated such as furniture removal and hotel room cost.

No Amplified music is allowed at 2D Con Unplugged, music must be kept at a reasonable volume as to not disturb other attendees.

Party Rules

• You must have a room reserved at the DoubleTree Bloomington
• Party hosts are responsible for all costs such as:
  • Hotel Room cost
  • Bed & Furniture removal
• There must be at least one sober party host at all times
• If serving alcohol
  • Bartenders must be sober
  • ID must be checked at the door and at the bar
  • Overserving will result in room getting shut down and may disqualify you from running a room party at future 2D Cons
• Rooms must remain closed between 2AM-8AM – The designated quiet hours
  • While the door must be closed, you are allowed to keep partying at reasonable levels
• No amplified music is allowed at 2D Con Unplugged
• No commerce will be allowed. You can have a tip jar and flyers with links to your Venmo/Paypal, but you can not directly ask for tips or require them in exchange for anything

Details

• Applications open: October 31st, 2026
• Applications close: December 1st, 2026
• Acceptances sent: Between December 15th, 2026 and January 1st, 2027