Gathering of The Gamers 2025
What
Gathering of the Games is a two day event full of Table Top Role Playing games and events. This is our 9th year hosting this event here in Glendive Montana.
This year we will be at Eastern Plains Event Center! If you would like more information please email us at gotg@badlandsdnd.com
Events
At GOTG we strive to have many events, vendors, food, and games. This year we will have D&D, Magic the Gathering, Necromunda, Warhammer 40K, Board Games, and more. There will be vendors for you to check out and of course food! Specialty games and competitions will also be happening such as TTPRG Games, Magic Tournaments, and of course our Cosplay Contest. Check our Event on Facebook or our event pages below for more information and updates.
When
GOTG Is held on the Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day.
This year it is Saturday August 30th and Sunday the 31st from 10 am to 6pm. It is held at the
EPEC, 313 S Merrill Ave 59330 Glendive, MT
Cost for entry per day is:
$10 General
$5 Youth and Student (13 and under)
Free for children 3 and under
Where to Stay
There are so many wonderful things to do in Glendive so why not make it a weekend event and bring the whole family. Glendive has a variety of hotels for people to stay at. Check them out and book your weekend of family fun. Mention Gathering of the Gamers for a discounted rate at the following local Hotels. Rooms are limited!!!
Sure Stay (Red Lion) 406-506-8707
Holiday Inn Express 406-377-3300
Yellowstone River Inn 406-377-4433
LaQuinta 406-377-7300
Fairbridge Inn 406-365-6000
Easter Plains Event Center (EPEC)
EPEC
313 S Merrill Ave
Glendive, MT 59330
Events and Schedule
GOTG 2025 Cosplay Contest
The Gathering of the Gamers 2025 Cosplay Contest!!!!
4 Categories!
(any genre accepted):
Best Adult Cosplay (Age 16+)
Best Youth Cosplay (Age 15-)
Best Group Cosplay
(2 or more in group with common Theme)Audience Favorite
(Votes gathered at the event from noon-3pm)Sign ups will be at the event:
Sign up at the event
AUGUST 31, 2025
At the EPEC
Sign Up BY NOON
Judging starts about 1:00 pm
Audiences are welcome!YOU COULD WIN A COVETED SQUAD SPORTS TROPHY!
Winners will be announced as soon as judging is complete.
It’s about the CHARACTER as much as the costume.
Come prepared to sell it! And, of course, keep it family-friendly!
COSPLAY RULES
Food Vendor List
Star of MT Fundraiser for DCHS Choir Students
8 DCHS Choir Students are raising funds to represent their school with the Star of Montana company. These kids and supporters will be providing food and drink to raise money to travel to Europe to sing!
Details and Menu to follow!
King of Games Events
King Of Games from Miles City Montana will be on hand as a vendor and running games for your enjoyment!
Pokémon tournament details to come.
Edge of Eternities Sealed
Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 11am
Edge of Eternities Sealed $35 Entry
Receive 6 Edge of Eternities Play packs to create a 40 card minimum deck to compete for prizes and promos
Pokémon Showdown Saturday
Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:30pm
Pokemon Showdown
$10 Entry for Junior and Senior Division
$20 Entry for Masters Division
Event start time will be 12:30pm
Standard Constructed - Swiss rounds
Play packs for all participants to mitigate the convention door fee
US RCQ 2025-26 Round 2 Standard Constructed 1-slot
Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 10:30am
Regional Qualifier Championship (1-slot)
Standard Constructed. $30 Entry. Decklists required
Winner will receive an invite to the next Regional Championship
All entry money goes toward prize pot for top 8 (top 4 if fewer than 17 players)
This RCQ will be taking place at the Gathering of the Gamers Convention at the EPEC 313 S Merrill Ave Glendive, MT 59330 There is a cost of entry for the convention which will be mitigated by a free play booster upon registering for the event.
Pokémon Showdown Sunday
Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 11:30am
Pokemon Showdown
$10 Entry for Junior and Senior Division
$20 Entry for Masters Division
Event start time will be 12:30pm
Standard Constructed - Swiss rounds
Play packs for all participants to mitigate the convention door fee
Vendor List
Kessel 3D
More to come!
Gathering of The Gamers
Join us for your next adventure at our annual convention. Watch for our event on Labor Day in Glendive, MT.