Effing-Con 2025

Get ready to level up your weekend with Effing‑Con 2025—Effingham, Illinois’s ultimate gamer hangout! Taking place at Village Square Mall over November 1–2, this convention brings together video gamers, tabletop fans, TCG enthusiasts, and cosplay lovers for an unforgettable local experience.

• 🎮 Gaming tournaments: Smash Bros raffles, Mario Kart challenges, plus open-play stations for retro and modern titles.

• 🧩 Tabletop & TCG zones: Local groups, demos, and friendly competitions in board and card games.

• 🎭 Cosplay corner & panels: Share your hanabi, show off your costumes, or jump in a cosplay contest.

• 📜 Interactive events like roleplay vs rollplay workshops, arcade history tours, trivia, and more.

• 🛍️ Vendor & art alley: Explore indie creators and local gaming merch—room to discovery.

All this excitement comes at a killer price—general admission for just $5, with free access for students and younger gamers. With two days of inclusive, family-friendly programming, Effing‑Con is all about fun, community, and celebrating game culture your way.

Whether you come solo, bring your group, or cosplay your heart out, Effing‑Con 2025 is the cozy, heartfelt convention experience for true gaming fans. Don’t miss it—join the fun in Effingham this fall!