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FOR GAMERS
ARCADE GAMES
CGC is Ohio's largest convention of games that are free-to-play all weekend long!
But keep your quarters at home, all the games are free-to-play!
We'll also announce more and more games all year long, so be sure to follow us for the latest updates.
PINBALL
Yes, even pinball is free-to-play at CGC! Whether you're a pinball wizard or haven't played in decades, get ready to flip out at CGC.
Featuring the classics you grew up on plus the latest releases from today's largest pinball manufacturers.
JAPANESE IMPORTS
Discover unique, obscure and rare Japanese import arcade games and titles you won't find anywhere else.
From rhythm games, dancing, drumming, fighting games and more - play them only at CGC!
BATTLETECH
Have you ever driven a 3-foot tall, 75-ton walking tank complete with missiles and lasers? Well you will at CGC.
Take a seat in the most immersive multiplayer virtual combat: BattleTech. This ultra-rare experience is now boarding at CGC.
Step inside and take a seat in these 6 feet massive pods and grab onto the joystick and let the missiles fly in an experience like no other.
CLASSIC VIDEO GAME CONSOLES
Pick up that controller or Zapper in our massive classic video game console arcade.
Featuring original tube TVs and the systems you grew up on, you can play games just like you used to. From Atari, ColecoVision, Nintendo, Sega, Xbox, PlayStation, and countless other systems, the rows of TVs go on and on.
We've got all the games you remember and more.
TABLETOP AND TCG
Pull up a chair in our massive free-play tabletop lounge and gaming library.
Whether you're a veteran dungeon master, looking to learn something new, or to get a casual game of Jenga in - we've got the games.
eSPORTS
Go head-to-head in our high-energy eSports Arena, brought to you by Icon Tournaments.
The full schedule of eSports will be available in advance of the convention and feature: Mario Kart, Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and many more games and tournaments all weekend long.
TECMO CLEVELAND
CGC all started as "Tecmo Cleveland" over a decade with a couple of friends playing Tecmo Super Bowl on the NES.
Today, CGC is still home to one of the largest Tecmo Super Bowl tournaments - be part of the legendary tournament that started it all here in Cleveland!
CLASSIC TETRIS WARS
Classic Tetris Wars returns to CGC as players compete in unique formats to see who dominates the bricks.
Come play and compete in CTW at CGC '25.
ARTEMIS BRIDGE SIMULATOR
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator lets you and your crew work together in and take the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering and Weapon Control.
Operate the ship together and defend the cosmos from evil aliens and experience it at CGC!
RETRO PC GAMES
Step back into the golden age of PC gaming as we fire up classic rigs loaded with the legendary titles you grew up on - from DOOM, Duke Nukem, StarCraft, Oregon Trail, Age of Empires and many more.
Relive the mouse-clicking glory of PC gaming's glory days - all on authentic hardware and ready to play!
INDIE GAMES
Step Discover the next big thing in gaming with exclusive indie titles you can't play anywhere else.
From creative passion projects to groundbreaking new concepts, this is your opportunity to meet the developers, try the games and be part of something truly original. Don't just play games - play what's next at CGC!
MARIO KART LIVE
We're turning up the volume and bringing the turtle shells - with Arcadia - a LIVE band where you'll have the chance to play Mario Kart LIVE while the band plays alongside YOU!
This is a limited and can't miss experience, happening LIVE only at CGC!
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