About Rooks Con
Rooks Con is a passion project started by Rooks owners Lincoln Erickson and Cliff Flash. Every year around Memorial Day weekend in May, we bring people who love games together for an unmatched gaming experience. Whether it's MTG, Warhammer, D&D, or board games, there's something for everyone.
category What Happens at Rooks Con
Card Games
Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, Pokemon & more
Swiss-style events with prizes for top players. We aim to host the biggest possible events: cups, qualifiers, and state championships. Card game events run 1-2 days, typically Saturday or Saturday & Sunday.
Miniature Games
Warhammer 40K, Conquest, Star Wars Legion, AOS & more
Swiss-style events over 1-2 days. Larger games like Warhammer and Conquest run 5 rounds over 2 days; smaller games run 3 rounds in 1 day. Our goal is to run the biggest tournament in Montana for each game every year.
D&D & RPGs
One-shots & multi-day adventures
Multiple D&D and RPG events run throughout the week. Sign up ahead of time to reserve your spot. Each session has a description on the schedule, and spots are limited per time slot. Plenty of options across the week for all players.
Board Games
The heart of Rooks Con
A full week of open play and tournaments. An open gaming library is always available, plus a structured schedule of Demos, Heats, Continuous events, Semifinals, and Finals. Our Facebook page and Discord help you coordinate games with other players before and during the event.
info How Board Game Events Work
Demos
Come learn a game you're interested in, or get a deeper understanding of one you already know.
Heats
The bulk of the event. Play the chosen game during any time slot. You don't need to play in Heat 1 to join Heat 2. Tables are randomly assigned. Open to everyone.
Continuous
Start at the stated time and run until a winner is determined. You must be present at the start and cannot join late.
Semis & Finals
Compete for final table coasters, championship plaques, and Rooks Baubles. Qualifying doesn't mean you must attend; it just opens the option.
diamond What Are Baubles?
Baubles are lifetime Rooks Con reward points that track your success year over year. They're awarded to the top 4 finishers in every game with 3+ participants.
Base Points
- 1st Place 6 baubles
- 2nd Place 4 baubles
- 3rd Place 2 baubles
- 4th Place 1 bauble
Multipliers
By Game Length:
- 1-2 hours x1
- 3 hours x2
- 4+ hours x3
By Player Count:
- 0-7 players x0.5
- 8-16 players x1
- 17-31 players x2
- 32-64 players x3
- 65+ players x4
military_tech How Do I Win Prizes?
Most games use heats where anyone can play. Win a heat and you'll likely qualify for the Semi or Final. Qualifying is optional: it just opens the door if you want to compete for prizes.
Heat Advancement Points
Points determine who advances to Semis & Finals:
1000
Win
100
2nd
10
3rd
1
4th
0
5th+
Players with the most points fill Semi and Final slots. At the final table, the game is played once more: all finalists win a prize, and Baubles are added to your lifetime count within a couple months of the event.
Want to Run a Game?
Rooks Con is built by its community. Volunteer game runners can play in the games they run, with no restrictions. The only way to guarantee your favorite game is part of Rooks Con is to run it yourself. Sign-ups are open August through December each year.
Note: Game runners do still need to purchase a badge to attend.
Learn More About Running a Game