Attendees
Attendee Information
Twin Cities Tabletop Games Expo is a Minnesota tabletop gaming convention taking place April 16-18, 2027, at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center, 6155 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430.
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Convention Hours
- Friday: 12 PM - midnight
- Saturday: 8 AM - midnight
- Sunday: 8 AM - 4 PM
The exhibit hall is open during these hours:
- Friday: 12 PM - 6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM - 4 PM
Getting There and Staying Nearby
There is a large amount of free uncovered parking in lots around the Heritage Center. The venue is near the intersection of I-94 and I-694, a short drive north of downtown Minneapolis.
For public transit, the Brooklyn Ctr Transit Ctr Gate I is a few blocks away. The Shingle Creek Pkwy & Mn Business School and 63rd Ave N bus stops are about a 12-minute walk from the venue.
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis North is connected to the venue and has a TTGX room block at $145 per night plus tax. The Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Minneapolis North is across the street.
Accessibility and Family Information
The Heritage Center has wheelchair-accessible entrances, restrooms, and parking spaces. Children are welcome, but children and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Children age 6 and under may attend for free when accompanied by a registered adult. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
Badge Options and Policies
All badge options include admission to the convention during the applicable dates. Taxes and Tabletop.Events fees are added at checkout.
Full weekend badges
- 3 Day Base - $50: Admission for all three days, four giveaway entries, and a collectible TTGX meeple set.
- 3 Day Deluxe - $100: Full weekend admission, five giveaway entries, a tote bag, dice bag, and collectible TTGX pin, coin, and meeple set.
- 3 Day All-In - $150: Full weekend admission, six giveaway entries, the Deluxe merchandise bundle, early event signup, priority badge pickup, and access to a supporter appreciation event.
Single-day badges
- Friday Only - $20: Friday, April 16, from 12 PM - midnight, plus one giveaway entry.
- Saturday Only - $30: Saturday, April 17, from 8 AM - midnight, plus one giveaway entry.
- Sunday Only - $20: Sunday, April 18, from 8 AM - 4 PM, plus one giveaway entry.
Badges are refundable and transferable until April 15, 2027, one day before the first day of TTGX. Refunds are subject to a 6% processing fee and are issued to the original payment method. Transfer requests must come from the original purchaser and include the new attendee’s full name and email address. No-shows are not eligible for refunds.
Badges are for the registered attendee and must be worn visibly in convention areas. A photo ID or purchase confirmation is required for badge pickup. Re-entry is permitted with a valid badge, subject to venue capacity and safety requirements. Lost or stolen badges can be replaced once for a fee of $25 or 50% of the original purchase price, whichever is lower.
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Food and Concessions
Concessions will be available at the venue from 11 AM - 2 PM and 4 PM - 6 PM each day, including vegan and vegetarian options. Refillable water bottles are allowed. Italian, Mexican, African, Honduran, and Chinese restaurants are also within walking distance. Outside food is not allowed in the venue.
What to Expect
Attendees can shop from 30+ booths featuring local and internationally recognized board game publishers, play games from the free game library, and take part in tournaments, giveaways, community-submitted scheduled games, and other tabletop events. The event schedule is currently planned for publication on January 15, 2027. Events are included with admission by default, although some events may charge a premium to cover the cost of materials or items attendees take home.
Photography
Photography, video recording, and audio recording may take place during the convention. Preemptive opt-out registration is not available, but you can ask photographers to keep you out of a photo. If your likeness appears in a photo that you would like removed, email contact@ttgexpo.com with a link to the image. Do not photograph, record, livestream, or capture another person in a way that is unwanted, harassing, or disruptive, and comply if someone asks you not to record them.
Policies and Code of Conduct
TTGX is an all-ages event. Please treat other participants with courtesy, respect personal boundaries and property, and follow staff, volunteer, venue, and security instructions. Weapons, illegal substances, and indoor smoking or vaping are prohibited. Service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable law and venue rules.
Report concerns to any TTGX staff member or volunteer. Serious violations, including threats, violence, harassment, stalking, weapons possession, illegal activity, or repeated noncompliance, may result in immediate removal without a refund and may result in a permanent ban from future events.
Please review the TTGX Code of Conduct and TTGX General Policies before attending.
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