Games on Demand

What is Games on Demand?

Games on Demand is an open-gaming event put on at various conventions under the IGE label.  It typically consists of designated area with tables, material and a constant supply of GMs prepared to run a variety of independent and cutting edge games.

What’s the Point?

Gaming conventions typically focus on scheduled games- you buy a ticket for an event, you find your seat, you play that game.  But sometimes slots fill up, or the scheduling is impossible for you, or you just plain didn’t know about the cool games there before you got to the convention and heard people buzzing about them. These things happen, but it would be a shame if you couldn’t find a game to get into and have some fun.

Games on Demand gives you the opportunity to fill an empty spot in your schedule and try out some new and interesting games.  The event is organized and run by friendly volunteers, and serves as a showcase for the most exciting small press RPGs available.

So How do I Get Involved?

There is no sign-up for playing in Games on Demand. You show up before the slot begins, consult with the GoD hosts and GMs, find players with similar interests, and play a game. Depending on the convention, you will probably need a badge and generic tickets to play, but there is absolutely no registration for events. This is the “on Demand” part, get it?

In addition to playing, you can volunteer for two different roles: room hosts and GMs.

Room hosts set up a display table full of games and one-sheets and then greet people who walk over to find out what is going on with Games on Demand. Hosts answer questions about the games and help players find a game to play in.

GMs commit to running games in the designated slots, and trying to make them awesome and fun.

If you’re interested in signing up as a host or GM, contact Scott Acker for more information.

Where Can I Find Games on Demand?

GoD happens at a number of annual conventions- most notably Gen Con in Indianapolis every August. For the latest information on when and where Games on Demand is happening, see the news updates or the @Games_On_Demand account on Twitter.