EICC Gaming Convention
Saturday, April 12 | 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.
Register Now
Tickets are now available and FREE! Let us know you're coming by getting your free ticket on eventbrite. You can add-on reserved free tickets to board game events and the Super Smash Bros tournaments as well. More RPG and board game events to be added soon.
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.
Come join in on the fun in this cooperative board game event. You will work together as a team to defeat monsters and to keep your town safe.
The Isle of cats is a competitive, medium weight, card drafting, polyomino cat-placement board game.
Place your cats carefully to earn the most points to win the game.
Armed only with your trusty Die and a dream, you must grow the city of Machi Koro into the largest in the region. You will need to earn income from establishments, build landmarks, and take your neighbors business. They say Rome wasn't build in a day but Machi Koro will be in 30 minutes!
Join us during one of these timeslots:
- 9 - 9:30 a.m.
- 9:45 - 10:15 a.m.
- 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Register now for a Machi Koro game event and reserve your free ticket to the 2025 Gaming Convention.
The Mad King has called upon you to fight in a tournament for the crown. Will you rise up to the challenge or will you fall to your opponent and never make it to the Mad King.
There will be a three hour window for you to try out characters from this game. One full game is about an hour long.
If you have seen the show storage wars then you have seen Vault wars. Goblins make a living swindling all who come before them, but in this endeavor they are on the up and up you play a Goblin who's Vaults are full and the adventures never returned for their loot. So you are Acutioning the Vaults to recover your profit and buy more loot to sell. Will you be a successful Goblin or a broke Goblin in the Vault Wars.
Experience the tactical game of big stompy robots armed to the teeth. Learn to play the Battletech tabletop miniatures game in the quick-playing Alpha Strike format. Battle other players in a short skirmish mission. No materials or experience required.
Experience the tactical game of big stompy robots armed to the teeth. Learn to play the Battletech tabletop miniatures game with a four-player cooperative game versus the game master. Short narrative play style and miniatures combat. No materials or experience required.
Join us during one of these timeslots:
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- 3 - 5 p.m.
The spice must flow in this worker placement deckbuilding game. Become the master of Arrakis though cunning and skill.
Build your empire from scratch in this 4X civilization-builder worker placement game. Recommended for players who like complex and competitive games.
A giant robot is smashing down Main Street. Your best friend tried to kiss you. Your mom thinks your grades need work. Your mentor thinks your team is bringing you down. Oh, and your costume is ripped.
Just another day in Chicago--Windy City, City of Big Shoulders, City of Supers...
Masks: A New Generation is a superhero roleplaying game in which a team of young heroes fights villains, saves lives, and tries to figure out who they are—noble paragons? Dark avengers? Or regular kids? All against the backdrop of Chicago, the greatest city in the world.
- Maximum players: 5
- Experience needed: none
- Characters needed: we'll create characters together
Register now for the Masks game event and reserve your free ticket to the 2025 Gaming Convention.
No registration needed for this grand melee action - stop in anytime during the con to join in.
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.
Open TCG/Card Game Hall
Join us for open TCG/card game play during the con. Whether it's Magic: the Gathering, Pokemon, YuGiOh, or any other game, this room is for you. No registration required. Bring a deck (or two) and play pick up games with other interested players all day long.
Mystery Fighting Game Tournament
Compete in a gauntlet of six different fighting games! Each game will be announced at the start of the round, and the tournament will follow a single-elimination format.
- Tournament runs 2 -5 p.m.
- Max players = 32
- No experience required.
Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
Dive into a world where iconic characters from across universes collide in a spectacular brawl of epic proportions. Compete in a traditional, 1v1 format through a bracket of other competitors. Show off your Super Smash Bros skills, defeat your opponents, and fight to be the best! Based on attendance we will have one competitive bracket, and potentially a casual bracket as well.
No experience needed. Feel free to bring your own controller!
There will be two tournaments held during the convention:
- 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- 2 - 5 p.m.
Dungeons & Dragons
Embark on epic adventures and unleash your imagination with Dungeons & Dragons sessions. Join forces with fellow adventurers, explore dungeons, and create unforgettable tales.
Characters will be provided for this low-level and beginner-friendly session 5th Edition DnD session. Experience an old fashion dungeon crawl complete with traps and puzzles. No experience required.
- Party Size: 6 players
- System: DnD 5th Edition
- Experience: Perfect for new players!
- with DM Alex
Session is repeated in the morning and afternoon. Please sign up for one or the other, not both. Join us during one of these timeslots:
- 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- 2 - 6 p.m.
Character Zero | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Come and learn the ropes of Dungeons and Dragons in this 5e-compatible character creation workshop. Game Master Gunter takes you through generating your characters powers, figuring out their skills, and gets your first character ready for the table. The first part will be choosing a character to build, and after we have our characters in hand we will show you how to do your first leveling so that you can continue with the characters as far as you want to take them!
Lunch Break | 12 - 1 p.m.
Level 5 Session | 1 - 5 p.m.
Bring a character, either one you already have or one you made earlier, or make one at the start of the session. The GetherVerse is world of heroes and legends, and the session will take place against the backdrop of The Sky Portal, The Adventurer Academy, and the all-new Wild Magic Kalofyre Swamp, complete with intrigue, monsters, treasures, and the most unpredictable of magics!
- Party Size: 8 players
- System: DnD 5th Edition
- Experience: Perfect for new players!
- with DM Gunter
Characters will be provided for a puzzle-orientated exploration adventure using the DnD 5e system. Adventure is appropriate for new and experienced players alike.
- Party Size: 6 players
- System: DnD 5th Edition
- Experience: Any experience welcome!
- with DM Becca
Characters will be provided for a 4th-level adventure in the DnD 5e system. Adventure is appropriate for new and experienced players alike.
- Party Size: 6 players
- System: DnD 5th Edition
- Experience: Any experience welcome!
- with DM Geneva
Arcane Arts Academy
Step into a world of magic and creativity—design your very own mini-spell jars and enchanted pouches to enhance your favorite games! We’ll supply all the mystical materials, and you’ll bring the magic. Pull a Rune to reveal hidden insights on your journey, and discover the secrets that await you. Don’t miss out—join us at the Arcane Arts Academy table at EICC Gaming Con and craft your own arcane creations!
New this year – Breakfast & Lunch!
Breakfast
The EICC ITSA Club will be serving breakfast!
🥪 The Respawn Special (Egg Sandwich) - $6.00
Start your day with a boost! A fried egg sandwich served on your choice of bread or
Texas toast, packed with protein options like turkey sausage, bacon, or cheese. Add
butter or hot sauce for the ultimate respawn power.
🥔 Critical Hit Hash (Hashbrown Plate) - $6.00
A hearty plate of crispy hashbrowns topped with sautéed bell peppers, onions, and
one or two perfectly fried eggs. Customize your "critical hit" with shredded cheese
or our fiery "Fireball Sauce." Perfect for leveling up your stamina!
🍞 The Golden Cartridge (French Toast) - $6.00
A classic French toast leveled up! Two thick slices of golden Texas toast, perfectly
cooked and lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Served with warm maple syrup for a
timeless breakfast favorite that feels like unlocking a rare treasure.
🍳 The Power-Up Plate (Scrambled Eggs & Toast) - $4.00
A simple yet energizing breakfast of two fluffy scrambled eggs served with buttered
toast. Perfect for recharging and starting your day right.
🍞 Mana Boost Bread (Toast with Toppings) - $4.00
Soft buttery golden toast served with butter, jam, or sausage gravy. A simple yet
satisfying side to recharge your mana bar.
☕ Mana Brew (Black Coffee) - $2.00
A bold and smooth black coffee brewed to keep your mana levels full and your energy
flowing.
☕ The Lag Fixer (Cold Brew Coffee) - $5.00
Strong and energizing, this brew eliminates lag and gets you back in the game with
maximum focus and speed.
Combos & Specials
- Full Respawn: Egg Sandwich + Hashbrown Plate + Coffee - $11.00
- Treasure Trove: French Toast + Coffee - $7.00
- Coffee refills: $1.00
Lunch
The Lemonade Stand will be serving lunch on site!
- Walking Tacos – $5 each
Doritos, Lays, etc. - Street Tacos – $2 each
Lettuce, cheese, and your choice of beans, chicken, or beef. - Level Up To Unlimited Toppings – $1 each
Add jalapenos, sour cream, zesty sriracha, tomatoes, and more. - Pokémon Cookies – $3 each
- Power-Up Elixir – $4 each
Monster & Lemonade
Raffle
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.