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

Badlands D&D
Tabletop Events

Sign ups for games will be at the front desk please sign in and leave contact info for the games you wish to play for that day.

Saturday:

Shadowdark

Learn By Play, up to 5 players, 1 hour. I'll run this when tables for it fill up. Pregen characters only

Shadowdark: Lost Citadel of the Scarlet Minataur
"Long ago, a mighty enclave of warriors lived inside the Lost Citadel. They worshipped bulls in ever-bloodier, cultish rituals that culminated in their leader, Minoros, transforming into the Scarlet Minotaur " Start time TBD, 4 hours, 5 players. Pregen available. Come 30 minutes early to make your character

Shadowrun

Shadowrun 5e (Seattle, one-shot) 6 players, Premade

Ashes in the Barrens
A stolen cyberdeck has vanished into the Redmond Barrens, and the corps want it back. What should be a simple recovery job drags you into gang turf wars, desperate squatters, and a strange new spirit the locals call the Ash Wraith. Nothing in the Barrens stays simple for long…

Traveler

The Train Robbery.

Stranded on a barren desert planet The players receive an offer for a dangerous job. While the risks are high the promised rewards include fantastic riches as well as a potential way home.

This exciting Sci-Fi western inspired game utilities 3d printed models! This is a game for up to five players using Mongoose Traveler second edition. Pre-made characters will be provided

Sunday:

Shadowdark

Shadowdark: Explore the Continent of Awrack.
A Hex Crawl for Treasure and Glory. Up to 6 players at a time. Starting 1 hour after open to 1 hour before close. New players welcome as well as drop in / drop out welcome. Pregen characters available. Come 30 minutes early to make a character

World of Darkness: Hunter the Reckoning

World of Darkness Hunter (PG13) 6 players, Premade characters

The Devil in the Pines!

In the small Montana town of Broadus close to the Wyoming border strange things have been happening. Tourists to the black hills, hunters, ranchers, and game wardens have gone missing. It is up to your crew of hunters contacted by Montana’s FWP to find out what is going on. Rumors of a large animal have been spreading. Do you have the skills or kit to take on this task?

Traveler

Jinkies! Catch that Klown!.

Play as one the iconic members of the classic Mystery Inc. gang as they explore an eerie nearly abandoned mining town. Most of the population has vanished and its up to the players to get to the bottom of it! Is it just another man in a cheap mask, or could something more sinister be at play?

A Sci-Fi game for up to six players in Mongoose Traveler second edition. Pre-made characters and miniatures will be provided!

Undetermined time

Tiamat Boss fight

The time has come yet again for the return of the dragon queen. Make your preparations for a long battle, one filled with ancient dragons, critical hits, and so much more. Lvl 20 pre-made characters. Good luck

Canticle of the Bone Fairy

Children have been going missing, its up to you to find the missing children and figure out why they are missing, levels 1 to 3, premades are available but any characters made are welcome to be played

It's Goblin Time

A low level adventure for the newcomers of the game, a fun adventure awaits any who come. Premades will be provided but Any characters made or brought are always welcome. Levels 1 to 3

Tyranny of the Dead

the balance of life and death has been catastrophically shattered. Graveyards are no longer places of rest, but rather endless fonts of undead malice as the restless dead rise nightly. The living must now band together to face a tireless, encroaching horde, not only fighting for their homes but for the very soul of their world. Will you all fall to the horde, or correct the balance? Level 3 premades ready and provided

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!

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

Gathering of The Gamers

Join us for your next adventure at our annual convention. Watch for our event on Labor Day in Glendive, MT.