Con-tribution Tabletop Gaming Convention

04/25/2025

We're closing in on the weekend!

One more rundown of what's going on...

We still have a some VIP tickets that gets you in the Speakeasy - a private gaming space - and it includes a Whiskey Tasting, which includes a Remus Gatsby Reserve, Black BLACK BAND Distillery Bourbon, and many more!

Escape 60 is bringing The Great Game Show Showdown to the main stage Saturday and Sunday! Game Shows run on the main stage once an hour from 10AM - 4PM both days.

Cabbages and Kings Games is presenting "Faster! Purple Wurm! Kill! Kill!" on the main stage Saturday at 5 PM! This insane "D&D meets 'Whose Line is it Anyway'" is a can't miss event!

The amazing Whiskey City Burlesque is bringing their Nerdlesque After Dark to the Third Chance Lounge for the 21 and over crowd from 9-11 PM! You don't want to miss it!

The 501st Midwest Garrison, The Rebel Legion, and Mando Mercs Costume Club will be in attendance. Get a picture, vote on which faction you think is the best, and see if you can talk them into joining a game!

Vendors! Sponsors! Play-to-Win games! The Long Road Home, food truck! A board game library so big it might need its own zip code! Raffles galore! This is the tabletop gaming convention that’s guaranteed to spark some serious FOMO!

Doors open at 8AM and the first events fire off at 9AM. Join us as we raise money for Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters!

04/24/2025

Throwing this one back out there...

We still have some VIP tickets! Crank up the fun at Con-tribution Con 2025!

Have you heard rumblings about a VIP ticket at Con-tribution? Well, it's true. We have a limited number of tickets available for sale.

The VIP ticket grants admission into our Speakeasy, a private room for VIP ticket holders. Within this secret hideaway you will find a relaxing gaming environment, complete with some special amenities such as:

Swag bag
Whiskey Tasting* on Saturday
Drink Tickets
And more...

Get your badge: https://tabletop.events/conventions/con-tribution-2025/badgetypes and then click the Get Merch link to get your VIP ticket.

*Whiskey/Bourbon on the list:
Remus Gatsby Reserve
Four Roses Cask Strength UFS Barrel Pick
Milam & Green
Black Band Bourbon
Legent
Old Grand Dad 114

(first four are guaranteed - other two could change)

04/24/2025

We couldn't have said it any better! We only have a couple more days before we open the doors of the 3300 Event Center and let you experience the new Con in town!

On April 26th, we’re opening the doors to Peoria's premier tabletop gaming event—Con-tribution! This convention is unlike any other you’ve attended. Whether you’re into board games, roleplaying, or miniature games, you’ll find it all within the 3300 Event Center.

04/22/2025

🎲 Did you know? We gratefully accept not only monetary donations, but game donations as well!

If you’ve got gently used games collecting dust on your shelf—or if you’d like to pick up a few new ones to give—we’ll make sure they find a good home. Your donated games go directly to organizations that serve families and children, such as Neighborhood House, Crittenton Centers, Children’s Home, and more. We’re also receiving new requests from groups in need, and your contributions can make a real difference.

Games can bring people together, spark joy, and support learning and development—and with your help, we can share that impact even further.

📬 To donate or learn more, you can:

Email us at [email protected]

Call or text 309-634-1470

Or drop off games at any Con-tribution event!

Let’s spread the fun where it’s needed most! ♟️💛

04/21/2025

🎭✨ Con-tribution After Dark kicks off in style on Saturday, April 26th at 9:00 PM when Whiskey City Burlesque takes over the Third Chance Lounge! But this isn’t your average burlesque show… this is Nerdlesque! 💃🎲

Get ready for two hours of playful, cheeky performances featuring your favorite fandom characters—sassy, sexy, and just the right amount of naughty. You’ve never seen geek culture quite like this! 😉

04/20/2025

The lineup of Play-to-Win games is set!

Finspan
Stamp Swap
Between Two Castles Essential Edition
Kinfire Delve - Callous Lab
Convert
Sides
Letter Tycoon
Nuts About Mutts
Cover Your Assets
Fire In The Library
Cabanga
Roar and Write

If you’re new to Play-to-Win, here’s how it works: Each time you play a Play-to-Win game during the convention, your name gets entered into a drawing for that specific game. The more Play-to-Win games you play, the more chances you have to win! All Play-to-Win games will be available at a special Play-to-Win table, clearly marked so you know which games are part of the promotion. On Sunday afternoon, we’ll hold a random drawing for each game and select one lucky winner from the list of people who played it. If your name is drawn, you get to take that game home and add it to your collection—completely free!

04/19/2025

Get ready for absolute mayhem on the main stage Saturday night as Dan unleashes his signature chaos in Faster! Purple Wurm! Kill! Kill! 🐉💥

It’s Dungeons & Dragons meets Whose Line Is It Anyway? in the most ridiculous, side-splitting mashup you’ve ever seen. Picture a team of level one adventurers going toe-to-toe with a massive, epic monster. Do they stand a chance? Absolutely not. But their inevitable, glorious defeat will be the stuff of legend—and laughs!

Expect improv, absurdity, surprise twists, and utter madness. Snag a Bingo card, cheer on the carnage, and maybe even walk away with a prize! 🎉

One night only. One giant Wurm. Zero survivors. Don't miss it.

04/19/2025

We’re excited to welcome Cabbages and Kings Games as a Platinum sponsor for Con-tribution Con 2025! If you haven’t checked out their awesome shop in the Heights, you’re seriously missing out—and not just for the games. You have to experience the one-of-a-kind energy that is Dan!

And guess what? Dan is bringing that same wild energy to the main stage Saturday night for Faster! Purple Wurm! Kill! Kill! 🐉💥 It’s a chaotic, hilarious mashup of Dungeons & Dragons and Whose Line Is It Anyway?—and it’s going to be unforgettable.

Come for the laughs, stay for the madness, grab a Bingo card, and maybe even win a prize! 🎲🎤 You do not want to miss this one.

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04/18/2025

Have you ever wanted to be on a live game show? Escape 60 Live Escape Room Adventures is excited to bring our brand new Great Game Show Showdown to the main stage at Con-tribution Con 2025 next weekend. Join us live on stage and play a mini version of our Game Show for FREE. We will be running a show hourly from 10 to 3 Saturday and 10 to 2 on Sunday. Sign up your team on line before the convention or in person subject to availability.

https://tabletop.events/conventions/con-tribution-2025/schedule #?query=%22Game%20Show%22&filter_liked=0&day_id=&eventtype_id=&startdaypart_id=
Come join us for a fun filled experience unlike anything else in Central Illinois.

04/18/2025

Julie Bonar invited us to speak at the Rotary Club of Peoria-North. Such an amazing experience to meet with such a dedicated and welcoming group of people.

While we were there, we had the chance to give Julie the donation that we raised during our March Con-tribution and PeoriaCon events.

04/17/2025

Give a listen!

Our latest podcast, featuring Hannah Daly and Jillian DeBoer Guede from Heart of Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters is live!

Find us by searching for Tabletop Gamers for Good on Spotify, Apple Music, GoodPods, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

04/17/2025

Peoria's very own Kaiju Ketsugo is sponsoring this year's Con-tribution! They'll have a booth with demos available. If you haven't tried it yet, now is your chance to find your next favorite game!