The facts
Next edition
Jun 9–13, 2027
Venue
Greater Columbus Convention Center
City
Columbus, Ohio
Organiser
GAMA: The Tabletop Game Association
Prop & weapon policy
No real or functional weapons; replicas cleared and peace-bonded by security
Accessibility
Sensory Aware certified; sensory bags, quiet rooms, wheelchair loans
About Origins Game Fair
Origins Game Fair is a five-day tabletop gaming convention run by GAMA, the Tabletop Game Association, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. The 2027 show runs June 9–13.
Badges are bought online by card only, with an 8% convenience fee. Costumes cannot copy active-service uniforms, and real or functional weapons are banned; replica props must be non-functional and are peace-bonded at the Security Office outside the Exhibit Hall.
Accessibility is well documented: the event is certified Sensory Aware, sensory bags with headphones and fidget tools are available, a Sensory Studio and Silent Sanctuary offer quiet space, and wheelchairs can be borrowed through venue Public Safety.
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