EICC Gaming Convention
Friday, April 17 | 5 – 9 p.m.
& Saturday, April 18 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Scott Community College Urban Campus
101 W. Third St., Davenport, IA 52801
Connect with fellow gamers. Compete in tournaments. Try new board games. Have fun. It’s what you can expect at the EICC Gaming Convention in downtown Davenport.
And whether you’d categorize yourself as a casual gamer or competitive pro, the convention offers a little something for everyone. The event is open to the public, so bring a friend, or two.
Become a Gaming Con Sponsor
Support the ultimate celebration of all things gaming at EICC’s annual Gaming Con! Whether you’re a business, organization, or individual enthusiast, becoming a sponsor is a fun and meaningful way to connect with our vibrant community of gamers, creators, and fans.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $20 to $500+, each with perks like event signage, social media shout-outs, program recognition, and booth space—plus the chance to level up your brand visibility in front of a passionate and engaged crowd.
🕹️ Power up your presence and support student-driven fun!
Explore Sponsorship Levels and Sign Up
Admission | Badge Types
There will be a limited amount of each admission type, reserve your spot now.
Each admission badge will get each attendee in for Friday and Saturday at the convention.
Badges go on sale on September 2, 2025.
This will be our free admission ticket to the EICC Gaming Convention. With this admission, you will be able to start signing up for events on March 30.
Show your support for the convention with this $2 admission badge. With this admission, you will be able to start signing up for events on March 23.
Show your extra special support for the convention with this $35 admission badge. You must purchase this badge by March 15, 2026. This badge will come with a variety of awesome treasures:
- An EICC Gaming Convention t-shirt. All t-shirts will be picked up during the convention.
- A special badge design
- 5 raffle tickets (the one free raffle ticket that everyone receives is within the 5 tickets)
- A chance to enter special raffles with prizes only VIG badge holders can win
- You will be able to sign up for events on March 16
Do you have a game that you would like to be play-tested by the community and/or other game designers? A game designer badge will reserve you a table and a spot in our playtesting designated room to display and teach your game.
Game Designer Admission Full Weekend Badge: $20
With this admission, you will be able to start signing up for events on March 23.
EICC Gaming Apparel
We will have EICC Gaming Convention apparel for 2026!
Show off your fantastic memories of the convention with a t-shirt! They will be available
for pre-order until March 15, 2026. All pre-ordered t-shirts will be picked up during the convention.
There will be a very limited amount of t-shirts to purchase on-site the day of the convention.
T-shirt pre-order link coming soon.
The EICC Gaming Convention will also have limited edition hoodies for purchase for
pre-order only until March 15, 2026. All pre-ordered hoodies will be picked up during the convention.
The hoodies will be also count as a sponsorship pledge. Your name or company will be shown on our website and on our TV screens throughout the convention dates.
Hoodie pre-order link coming soon.
Good Cause
One of the main goals of the EICC Gaming Convention is to raise food for our student food pantries. Each attendee will receive one free raffle ticket with their admission badge. If you bring in non-perishable goods to donate during the convention, you can receive a raffle ticket for each donated food item.
You can also pre-pay for raffle tickets in our Tabletop Events merch store or pay in cash on site the day of the convention to receive more raffle tickets for your chance to earn games and prizes.
Vendors
For the first time, the EICC Gaming Convention will host vendors! If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email gamingconFREEEICC.
All vendors will be notified if they have been chosen by February 16, 2026.
Game Volunteers
The EICC Gaming Con is looking for game teachers to run board game events, RPG’s, and other special events. If you have an idea on what games and events you would like to host, please email gamingconFREEEICC. If you sign up and are accepted to run more than 4 hours of events, you will have special access to our volunteer lounge for snacks and food.
Please sign up to volunteer by February 16, 2026.
Activities
Board Games
The CCC Gaming Guild Board Game Library will be able to check out games. Choose from
over 100 titles!
Dive into a world of strategy and entertainment with our extensive collection of board
games, including Catan, King of Tokyo, Descent, Munchkin, 7 Wonders, Exploding Kittens,
Dominion, Ticket to Ride, and many more.
Bring Your Own Board Games
Share your favorite games with fellow attendees by bringing along your own board games. Teach others, strategize, and enjoy the camaraderie of gaming together.
Hotels
Planning your trip to EICC Gaming Con? We’ve partnered with local hotels to offer special discounted rates just for our attendees. Stay close to the action, save on your room, and make the most of your convention weekend!
200 E. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA 52801
$159.00 per night
Last day to book: March 17, 2026
Additional complimentary gaming area at the hotel
Hotel Blackhawk Reservation Link
215 N. Main St.
Davenport, IA 52801
$159.00 per night
Last day to book: March 17, 2026
Additional complimentary gaming area at the hotel
111 E. Second St.
Davenport, IA, 52801
$109 per night
Last day to book: March 17, 2026
Limited rooms available at this price.
Location & Parking
- Florian Keen, 600 W River Dr
- Dillon Fountain W, 200 W River Dr
- Freight House, 400 W River Dr
- Dillon Fountain E, 100 W River Dr
- Union Station, 102 W River Dr
Urban Campus
101 West Third St.
Davenport, IA 52801
Map and Directions
Parking
There are many free parking options at the Scott Community College Urban Campus. There is free, two-hour, on-street parking, including limited accessible spots. Or you can park for free on the top floor of the Harrison Parking Ramp (in the 300 block of West Second Street) and the Redstone Parking Ramp (100 block of West River Drive) with an Urban Campus parking permit. Get your parking permit from the Student Service Office on the first floor of the Urban Campus. Bring your license plate number.
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to run an event, please contact Mat Endress at mjendressFREEEICC or Megan Hills at mehillsFREEEICC.