What is RPG-A-THON?
RPG-A-THON is all about bringing the community together — making games and organizing tabletop and LARP events with local merchants and talented GMs. There are always games to play, opportunities to support the local nonprofits, and prizes to win!
What’s an RPG?
RPG stands for Role-Playing Game — a type of game where players take on the role of a character in a shared story.
Instead of reading a book or watching a movie, you're part of the adventure, making choices for your character as the story unfolds. One person — the Game Master (GM) — guides the game like a storyteller and referee, describing the setting, the challenges, and the outcomes of the players’ decisions.
Most RPGs take place around a table, with dice, character sheets, and imagination as the main tools. Think of it as a mix between improvisational theatre and a board game, where collaboration and creativity are more important than winning.
Some games are serious and dramatic. Others are silly, light-hearted, or even mysterious. There’s something for everyone — and you don’t need to know the rules to try it out.
Just bring an open mind, and we’ll help with the rest!
RPG-A-THON 2025
Join us for our biggest convention yet!
A two-weekend convention, July 12–13 and 19–20!
Hazeldean Community League, 9630 66 Ave, Edmonton, AB
Over 100 games, LARP, 50+ vendors, and GG’s Kitchen serving up burgers (on buns and bannock!), fries, and hot dogs, with vegan and gluten-free options too. Daily prize draws and silent auctions will be raising funds for The Pride Centre of Edmonton, Tiny HeartsCan Foundation, and of course, the Extra Life Edmonton crew, who’ll be running games to support the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
R-A-T Games
It’s not just about the events—there’s always something in the works. New games, accessories, and fun collabs with local creators happen all the time.
There’s also a Print-on-Demand service for custom stuff, and an online store with all the finished projects ready to check out.
