Tournaments and Events

Rocky Top Rumble 40k Super Major 2024

Join us in good ole Rocky Top Tennessee for our 4th installment of Rocky Top Game con! Make history as you participate in Knoxville’s Warhammer 40K super-major! Compete in a games workshop official world qualifying event!

Rocky top Rumble is not your average 40k major. It’s also a 3-day convention that will include TCG events, cosplay, vendors, a free-to-play board game library, retro video games, panels, and more. Our miniature events will all be tracked for ITC battle points and Hobby track. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Get the 40k GT Player Packet here

Register here now!

Battle In the Smokey Mountains AOS GT 2024

60 dollar entry. 5* rounds, 3 hours each. Maximum of 64 players. 2000 points army lists, using the 2023-2024 GHB rules. Painted armies are required.

*There is an optional 6th round for undefeated players who want to play it out; see the schedule for more details.

Player tickets come with a full weekend pass to the convention, as well as 5 “con-bucks” that can be used at participating vendors during the event.

Register here now!

Star Wars Legion Grand Tournament 2024

Get your laser sword on! Warfare is an inescapable part of the Star Wars universe, from the blow dealt to the Rebel Alliance in the Battle of Hoth to a few Rebel strike teams taking on a legion of stormtroopers stationed on Endor.

Join us at the Rocky Top Game Con 2024 for the ultimate in Star Wars Legion competitive play. Beautiful terrain, wonderfully organized, this event has been a hit every year since its inception.

Register here now!

cEDH Tournament – Rocky Top Game Con – Sponsored by Black Polo Society

May 25th 1pm @ Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center

$40 entry includes entry to all 5 scheduled MTG events, and all the other amenities offered at the convention center referenced below!

Decklists: Registration at 1pm, decklists required before 2pm. Players can create them on https://www.moxfield.com/  and then registering at https://topdeck.gg/tournaments/N57cusOubA89aTwnSYjR.  Players who are late to the venue, or not fully registered by 2pm, will be entered in the next round.

Format: 4 rounds of Swiss pairings before cut to Top 16, 75 minutes per round of Swiss. 96 Player Maximum.

Card Legality: This unsanctioned event will use the mtgcommander.net banlist and allow any “Proxy Cards”, IE/CE, gold bordered, M30, and alters. Head judge approval will be based upon legibility, card condition, and whether distinguishable in your library (IPG 3.8 Tournament Error – Marked Cards)

Prize Support: Minimum 1,000 tix for the prize wall sponsored by Black Polo Society, with increased prize support for each player! Prizes include over 1,000 sealed booster packs, booster boxes, bundles, Secret Lairs, Commander Decks, and other sealed oddities. The prize wall also includes 10,000s Magic singles on-site all the way from Alpha to the newest sets!  

~32 Players Prize Support:
1st Place: $400
2nd-4th Place: $200 each
5th-8th Place: $80 each

~96 Players Prize Support:
1st Place: $1200
2nd-4th Place: $500 each
5th-8th Place: $200 each
9th-16th Place: $100 each

If your purchase a ticket For this event, you do not have to buy a weekend pass.
Ticket Link: https://topdeck.gg/event/N57cusOubA89aTwnSYjR

Historical Wargaming

Friday

War of Ozz With David Wood

12-4 Wars of Ozz scenario (Munchkins and allies against Winkies) Up to 6 players.

Sign up with Best Coast pairings!

Signup with BCP is not mandatory however spots are limited, those who sign up will get priority to play over those who show up day of.

https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/39YPBMT5V7

Wars of Orcs With David Wood

4-8 Wars of Orcs and Dwarves (Dwarves and allies against Orcs and allies. Up to 6 players.

Sign up with Best Coast pairings!

Signup with BCP is not mandatory however spots are limited, those who sign up will get priority to play over those who show up day of.

https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/VK7BU1Y81P

Saturday

Ancient Romans vs Gauls
Hosted by Paul Gopee
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Ancient Romans VS Gauls miniature game will be hosted by Paul Gopee. Saturday May 25 from 10 am to 5 pm in Knoxville TN at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center

We plan on using Tactica rules and can take 4 to six players per game. There will be approximately 450 25mm figs per side. A game could last up to 3.5 hours. May possibly run it twice. 

Sign up with Best Coast pairings below!

Signup with BCP is not mandatory however spots are limited, those who sign up will get priority to play over those who show up day of.

BCP link: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/J6D3L1MKEC

Dr. John Surdu aka Buck Surdu
Wars of Ozz is a post-apocalyptic mass battle black powder fantasy game featuring Munchkins, Winkies, Gillikins, Quadlings, and other factions.  Three hundred years after the employment of the madness bombs ended the last great war, Zoraster the Wizard has rebuilt a feudal society with various factions nearly continuously at war.  The mechanics are easy to pick up and master.  Rules will be taught.  Younger gamers welcome with a participating adult.

Sign up with Best Coast pairings!

Signup with BCP is not mandatory however spots are limited, those who sign up will get priority to play over those who show up day of.

https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/UKQQ10YG70

Sneak Peak of Wars of Eagles and Empires. 
6 players.  4 hours.
Based on the mechanics of the popular Wars of Ozz system, Wars of Eagles and Empires aims to prove that Napoleonic rules don’t have to be hyper detailed and complicated, providing the illusion of accuracy.  In convention play tests grognards and newbies alike have easily mastered the system and fought exciting and enjoyable battles.  In this scenario French and their allies attack to seize and Austrian-held town in 1809.  Rules will be taught.

Sign up with Best Coast pairings below!

Signup with BCP is not mandatory however spots are limited, those who sign up will get priority to play over those who show up day of.

https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/TXPH2XEJH7

Sunday

Feudal Patrol Ozz with Dave Wood

(up to six players) 6’x 5′ tables or 1-4 Feudal Patrol Ozz Scenario (Can the Wicked Witch and her allies get Dorothy’s shoes or will Dorothy and her allies get the witch’s broom?)

Sign up with Best Coast pairings!

Signup with BCP is not mandatory however spots are limited, those who sign up will get priority to play over those who show up day of.

https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/59A5QUG7WL

Tabletop Role Playing Games

Warriors of Hope

We are proud to announce the return of the TTRPG With The Warriors of Hope Adventuring Guild! They will be hosting table top RPG games all weekend long! Below is a list of games they will be hosting!

Friday May 24th 10am – 10pm
Game Systems: D&D 5th Ed and Monster of the Week
Sign up at the Tables. 

Join The Warriors of Hope Adventuring Guild and their Game Masters through various adventures throughout the day. Tables are free to join and new player friendly, just walk up and grab a character sheet!

Table 1: G.M.: Emily Walters.
Game system: D&D 5th Ed
Adventure: Disappearing cattle

Table 2: G.M.: Spencer Johnson.
Game system: D&D 5th Ed
Adventure: Curse of the Vines

Table 3: G.M.: Andrew Walters. 
Game system: Monster of the Week 
Adventure: TBD

Saturday May 25th 10 am – 10 pm
Game Systems: D&D 5th Ed and Monster of the Week
Sign up at the Tables. 

Join The Warriors of Hope Adventuring Guild and their Game Masters through various adventures throughout the day. Tables are free to join and new player friendly, just walk up and grab a character sheet!

Table 1: G.M.: Emily Walters.
Game system: D&D 5th Ed
Adventure: Disappearing cattle

Table 2: G.M.: Spencer Johnson.
Game system: D&D 5th Ed
Adventure: Curse of the Vines

Table 3: G.M.: Andrew Walters. 
Game system: Monster of the Week 
Adventure: TBD

Sunday May 26th 10 am – 6 pm
Game Systems: D&D 5th Ed and Monster of the Week
Sign up at the Tables. 

Join The Warriors of Hope Adventuring Guild and their Game Masters through various adventures throughout the day. Tables are free to join and new player friendly, just walk up and grab a character sheet!

Table 1: G.M.: Emily Walters.
Game system: D&D 5th Ed
Adventure: Disappearing cattle

Table 2: G.M.: Spencer Johnson.
Game system: D&D 5th Ed
Adventure: Curse of the Vines

Table 3: G.M.: Andrew Walters. 
Game system: Monster of the Week 
Adventure: TBD

Join their group on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/693933298795907/?ref=share_group_link

Studio Cat

Friday
11am to 3pm:  Mongoose Traveller 2e – Who Goes There?
4pm to 8pm:  d6 WEG Star Wars – Team Recovery

Saturday
11am to 3pm: Mongoose Traveller 2e – Mobius Gate
4pm to 8pm: Cyberpunk Red – Hard Knox: Knoxville 2045 

Sunday
10am to 6pm Mongoose Traveller 2e – Character Creation/Combat Demos
d6 WEG Star Wars – Quick Adventures

Traveller and its influence on Warhammer 40K and Battletech

Brought to you by TRAVELLER PLAYERS OF KNOXVILLE – TPK

Live Action Roleplay

Radiant Valley Amt Guard Event

Schedule: May 25th 10am to 10 pm

About Event: Tutorials on the basics of fighting and small short sparing sessions.

About Radiant Valley: Radiant Valley is a locale swords and sorcery LARP group that meets at John Bynon Park every Sunday at 2 PM (410 N Winston Road, just behind the Y off of Kingston Pike).  We are a member of the international LARPing non-profit known as Amtgard and are just one park of hundreds across the country.  Amtgard is an old LARPing organization with a rich history dating back to 1983 and Radiant Valley has operated in Knoxville since 2002. We’re a seasoned LARPing group with a healthy mix of experienced and new players. Do you want to sword fight your friends while dodging spells and arrows?  Radiant Valley is the place to be.

Follow them here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/RadiantValley/

https://www.amtgard.com/

Board games

NEW EVENTS!

Hexes Of Sygon Game Demo

Schedule: May 24th, May 25th, May 26th.

Details: Alec Cacheris created a board game called Hexes of Sygon, hopefully launching on Kickstarter later this year.

Try his game out at Rocky Top Game Con May 2024 this Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th, 25th, and 26th at chilhoweee Park Expo in Knoxville TN. Get your tickets at Rockytopgamecon.com

Hexes of Sygon (HoS) is a hexagonal tile resource management game where players do three things on their turn in order:

1. MOVE: Walk or teleport up to all 3 wizards

2. BUILD: Spend resources to conjure buildings

3. CAST: One wizard forages, while another steals, and the last protects

Optionally, a number of spell cards can be added to the base game and be bought and/or played on a player’s turn.

At the end of each round the volcano D12 is rolled and the aftermath is applied to the game board.

The goal of the game is to accumulate the most Sorcery Points (SP). The game starts off with a snake draft town and wall placement similar to that in Settlers of Catan.

Check out his links below:
https://www.hexesofsygon.com/
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/400997/hexes-of-sygon
https://www.instagram.com/hexesofsygon/

The Game Lady

Saturday
Open play: Free

[12 PM – 1:30 PM] Maple Valley
[2 PM – 3 PM] Verdant
[3:30 PM – 4:30 PM] Calico
[5:30 PM – 7 PM] Flamecraft
[7:30 PM – 8:30 PM] Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game
[9 PM – 12 AM] Destinies

Drake’s Gaming Library

10am to 10 pm
Open play: free
Board game list:

  • Return To Dark Tower
  • Mosaic Colossal edition w/expa
  • Foundations Of Rome w/expa
  • Car Wars 6th edition
  • Letters From Whitechapel
  • Castle Panic Wood edition
  • Anno 1800
  • XCOM the Boardgame
  • Specter Ops
  • Tutenkhamen
  • RA
  • Ghost Stories
  • Flamecraft
  • Wingspan
  • Shadows Over Camelot w/expa
  • Shadows Over Camelot
  • Red October
  • Stifling Dark w/expa
  • Dune Imperium
  • Ultimate Railroads
  • Raise Your Goblets
  • Oregon Trail

Rocky Top Game Con Library

10am to 10 pm
Board Game list:

  • Risk: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition
  • Axis and allies, 1942
  • Axis and allies and zombies
  • Ticket to ride Europe
  • Chess set
  • Terraforming Mars
  • Alien frontiers
  • Connect 4
  • Giant uno
  • Munchkin dungeon
  • Jenga
  • Epic Card Game
  • Yahtzee
  • Monopoly pokemon
  • Tokyo highway
  • MTG arena of the plains walkers, Shadows of innistrad
  • Pandemic legacy
  • Widowers wood
  • Cosmic encounter
  • Gorechosen
  • Talisman
  • Azul
  • Wasteland express
  • Shifting realms
  • Happy salmon
  • 7 wonders
  • Welcome to the dungeon
  • Risk: Warhammer 40k
  • Boss Monster
  • Family fued lat night edition
  • Uno
  • Cards against humanity x3
  • Bang the dice game
  • Kings of tokyo x4
  • The joker
  • Dixit
  • Smash up
  • Franchise king
  • Sling hokey
  • Ultimate Werewolf legacy
  • Ultimate Werewolf extreme
  • Were words
  • Smashup expansion x 4
  • One night Ultimate Werewolf x3
  • One night Ultimate alien
  • One night Ultimate vampire
  • Coup x2
  • Alien frontier factions
  • Fluxx
  • Jabba’s palace
  • Axis and allies pacific

Diplomacy sponsored by Renegade Games

Description: Come learn how to play the board game diplomacy. Take control of one of 7 of Europe’s forces at the turn of the 20th century leading to World War I.

Form alliances with fellow players, negotiate and outwit one another. Choose to honor alliances or betray them.

Everything required to play will be provided. The game will go for a set amount of time, including a break for lunch. All players will receive a prize, with top players receiving additional prizes ranging from to a tumbler to a copy of the game itself. Players should be committed to the full 6 hour time frame.

Settlers of Catan US/TN Rocky Top Game Con 2024 championship Qualifier!

https://catan.bestcoastpairings.com/event/BAJ4JNLB0B

For more Catan throughout the year TN, check out www.facebook.com/settlersoftennessee, which will help you connect with our groups in Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Pigeon Forge for both casual and competitive meet ups!

NOTICE: Players must also purchase a convention pass, online in advance or at the door. The Saturday only pass is $20, and the all-weekend pass (Friday-Sunday) is $40. Passes can be purchased in advance online at https://www.rockytopgamecon.com/tickets/.

Settlers of Tennessee is hosting a series of official CATAN United States National Championship Qualifier Tournaments. The Champion at each of these qualifiers wins an invitation to the 2024 CATAN United States National Championship Tournament.

TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW: View the full list of CATAN tournament rules and other champion details here: https://catanevents.com/players/champ/

Each qualifier tournaments is made up of 3 rounds: preliminaries, semi-finals, and finals. – Preliminaries: Each player is guaranteed the 3 games in the preliminary round. The top 16 players advance to the Semi-Finals. – Semi-Finals: 4 tables, 1 game each, and each winner advances to the finals. – Finals: Final table of 4, 1 game. Winner qualifies for the United States National Championship. 
 

SCHEDULE: 11:00am: Check-In 11:15am: Preliminaries (Games 1 & 2) 2:00pm: Lunch 2:45pm: Preliminaries (Game 3) 4:00pm: Semi-Finals (Top 16) 5:15pm: Finals (Top 4) 



ELIGIBILITY: All participants must be residents of the United States and be 18+ years of age. Winners of 2023-2024 season Qualifier Tournaments are not allowed to play in additional Qualifier events leading up to the 2024 National Championship. Please contact CATAN Studio at op@catanstudio.com if you have questions regarding these policies.

* Additional tables may be added to support player demand if possible within the venue.

Table Top Miniatures 

NEW EVENTS!

It Came From Beyond The Still: HillBillies Vs Aliens

Details: Join our host Mike Williams for a fun scifi themed table top game involving alien hygincs, the mystery machine, the Men in black, and more Saturday May 25th 2024 at Chilhowie Park Expo. Get your tickets today at rockytopgamecon.com 

Event is from Noon to 4 pm.

Blood Bowl

Schedule: May 25th 1pm

Details: Come learn how to play Blood Bowl, the classic fantasy football game from Games Workshop! The Knoxville Blood Bowl League (KNOBBL) will be running walk-up demos. No registration or prior experience is required, just stop by our table and our friendly coaches will teach you the basics of this exciting game that combines strategy, luck, and a bit of good old-fashioned violence. We’ll provide everything you need to get a taste of Blood Bowl, so join us and get ready to lead your team of humans, orcs, elves, or other fantasy creatures to gridiron glory!

Swap Meet

Schedule: May 26 Sunday 

Jason Snell- Gas Lands

Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm

Open Death Race 
Rev up your engines and prepare for adrenaline-pumping action with the Knoxville Gaslands Facebook group’s “Open Entry Death Race”! Based on the high-octane, post-apocalyptic game Gaslands Refueled, designed by Mike Hutchinson and published by Osprey Games, this event promises thrills, spills, and vehicular combat like you’ve never experienced before. Whether you’re a battle-hardened racer or a newcomer eager to make your mark in the wasteland, this is your chance to test your mettle in a fight to the finish line. With the Gaslands Refueled rulebook guiding the chaos, strategy, and destruction, gear up for an unforgettable adventure. Join us and prove you have what it takes to be the ultimate survivor in the arena. Don’t miss this wild ride – the Knoxville Gaslands Facebook group is calling all contenders to the starting line!

Make and Take
Join us for an electrifying “Make and Take” event inspired by the thrilling post-apocalyptic game Gaslands, designed by Mike Hutchinson and published by Osprey Games! Unleash your creativity and engineering skills as you transform a simple toy car into a formidable Gaslands-themed vehicle. With an array of tiny replica weapons and armor at your disposal, you’ll have everything you need to craft a miniature masterpiece ready for the wasteland. Whether you’re a seasoned Gaslands veteran or new to the world of vehicular combat, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to bring your visions to life, share tips and tricks with fellow enthusiasts, and leave with your very own custom Gaslands vehicle. Don’t miss out on this adventure in miniature mayhem!

Battle Tech

We are excited to announce our first ever battle tech tournaments back to back! Enjoy classic on Saturday and then alpha strike on Sunday! Below are details for each event as well as sign up! Sign up is free for the event just get your day and weekend passes. 

Also join the Loudon Battle tech club for a weekend of game demos!

Classic:
Mission pack
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/YGkSYTWc9tbKpoUT8

Alpha Strike:
Mission Pack
Sign Up: https://forms.gle/iGuUGKrU7bHFQQRX6

ROCKY TOP GAME CON MINIATURE PAINTING & MODEL COMPETITION 2024

The Rocky Top Game Con Miniature Painting Competition is focused on helping inspire local artists to get involved in their community. We want to provide an educational event where artists can learn how to improve their work and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals.

The Event is an open format competition with awards and/or trophies given based on merit and skill. Each entry will be awarded points by a judging panel that has been selected by Rocky Top Game Con administration in Partnership with local miniature painting studio, Mythic Minis.

Sign up is FREE. See more details and Register in advance at Best Coast Pairings:

RTGC Painting Competition Registration


Rocky Top Game Con has partnered with local studio, Mythic Minis, to build a community of local miniature painting artists. 

Print this Community Registration Form and bring it to the event to stay up-to-date on Convention News, Hobby Tips, and Local Gaming Events. Also, get tagged on social media on convention photos and galleries!

RTGC & Mythic Minis Community Registration Form

And be sure to check out Mythic Minis Studio:
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