
Find and play new up and coming games and talk to the people who made them!
2D Con hopes to offer a wide range of games from party style quick plays, time consuming epics, games geared towards kids, those meant for just adults, and even more varieties from there. These games may vary from paper and borrowed pieces all the way to published and ready to join your gaming libraries!
We love to feature new and upcoming games made by small teams. Help us decide who will take home the coveted Game of the Show and other awards by voting for your favorites after you’ve had a chance to play them all.
Indie Island
Indie Island is a collection of independent locally made video games and their developers. Come check out some returning favorites, and maybe discover a new one. Your feedback could even help shape the development of the game!
Tabletop Terrace
Tabletop indies now have their own land of Tabletop Terrace, located in the Tabletop area! Last year’s biggest complaint was that it was hard to hear the developers, and we do our best to listen. Developers can give you a quick rundown of the rules so you can hop into a game with friends, or they might even join you for some fun!
Developer INFORMATION
Apply to be a part of 2D Con 2023! Our attendees all have one interest in common, gaming. Being a participant at 2D Con is a great way to find your targeted audience.
Demo Table Only
- Table Cost: 6×8 – $75 (includes one registration)
- Additional Registration: $30
- Table Limit: 1 table
- Chair Limit per table: 4 (additional chairs may be available upon request)
- Open: January 1st, 2023
- Deadline: May 31st, 2023
- Acceptances sent: June 15th, 2023
Vendor Booth
- Booth Cost: 10×10 – $150 (includes two registration)
- Additional Registration: $30
- Table Limit: 2 tables
- Chair Limit per table: 4 (additional chairs may be available upon request)
- Open: January 1st, 2023
- Deadline: May 31st, 2023
- Acceptances sent: June 15th, 2023
Indie Rules and Regulations
2D Con - A celebration of all things gaming, is Minnesota’s largest gaming event ran to raise money for charity!
In order to keep the quality of our Market (Artists and Vendors combined) the most genuine it can be, we ask that you heed the following rules.
General Rules
- All applicants must be 18 years of age or older, as required by Minnesota Law.
- 2D Con staff are not responsible for any tax information and it is the responsibility of the Developer/Studio/Individual to file responsibly.
- If you are accepted, you are committed to attend. If something comes up and you have to forfeit your table, please inform us as soon as possible.
- All accepted applicants must attend all three days of the convention during Market hours. Early take-downs are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Unapproved early tear down or late set up without prior approval can result in not being accepted in future years
- If you have not communicated to 2D Con staff and not set up before the room opens on Friday afternoon we reserve the right to forfeit your table and grant it to someone on the waitlist with no refund issued.
- Each table will be provided with two chairs.
- If you have a medical need for more chairs please let staff know so we can communicate that to the hotel asap and get that sorted prior to the event
- If a vendor with multiple tables we will verify how many chairs you need prior to set up
Regarding Space
- Please be conscious and considerate of the space you are allocated, do not crowd or obstruct the displays of your neighbors!
- Be sure to share the power!
- The number of power drops are limited, so please bring extension cords and power strips to ensure everyone has enough power for their setups.
If you are found in violation of any of the regulations, we will offer a warning and ask you to take down the offending item or stop the offending behavior. If the issue persists you may be asked to forfeit the rights to your table for the remainder of the convention with no refund. If you have any questions regarding any of the market rules and regulations please let us know via the contact form.
Indie Island Applications are currently closed.
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- 2021: Best Game Play, Best Artwork
- 2019: Best Musical Score
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- 2021: Best Soundtrack
- Fingeance –Escape Industries
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- 2021: Best Multiplayer
- TIE! –
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- 2019: Game of the Show, Best Game Play
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- 2021: Best Game Play
- 2019: Best Musical Score
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- 2019: Best Single Player
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- 2018: Game of the Show, Best Artwork/Visuals, Best Multiplayer
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- 2018: Best Musical Score
- 2017: Best Game Play, Best Musical Score, Best Single Player, Game of the Show
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- 2018: Best Single Player
- 2017: Best Artwork/Visuals
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- 2018: Best Game Play
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