Welcome to Capital City Gaming Con!

October 16-18th, 2026

Capital City Gaming Con is the Des Moines area board gaming convention. It is a weekend full of fun and games held annually.

We believe in bringing people together (no matter their affiliations) through board games. The more people we can bring into the hobby, the more vibrant our local gaming scene will become.

We strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere for you to sit down with friends, new or old, to play some great games!

Badges for Capital City Gaming Con will go on sale in early May 2026.

Library and Play-to-Win

We are excited to have Board Game Wagon provide our game library. They will have a selection of more than 1500 games for you to choose from!

We will also have a bunch of play-to-win games that you could take home with you just by playing them.

Parking

There is ample parking all around the hotel. The main entrance is on the west side of the hotel, with the convention area being in the northwest part of the building.

Children

Children ages 5-10 can register for a $10 kids badge or get a regular badge. Kids badges cannot be used to checkout games or be entered into the Play-to-Win drawing. Children 11+ will need a full badge.