The Penny Arcade Expo is the largest gaming convention in the US, with over 70,000 attendees at both its East (Boston) and Prime (Seattle) events.
[2] Origins focuses on miniatures wargames and boardgames with 12,902 unique attendees in 2014,[3] but also has a large component of RPG and CCG players.
The World Boardgaming Championships and PrezCon are considered two of the largest events dedicated solely to board games.
[4][5] Near the end of the century, cosplay would become a staple at a number of events, including gaming conventions.
Competitive games, such as Magic: The Gathering, typically have tournaments set out where players meet in matches.
Lectures, workshops, or panel discussions on gaming might be part of the programming, or for some cons, even the focus.