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!

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.

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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!

Historical Wargaming

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 ! 

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.

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.

TTPRPG

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

Board games

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 

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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