Cleveland Gaming Classic Info and Roll Call: September 22 - 24, 2023

[NobleofDeath16]

Description: The 405th Midwest has been requested to appear at the Cleveland Gaming Classic, held at the IX Center in Cleveland, Ohio!

"Our event began over 10 years ago through a shared passion of gaming amongst a small group of friends in a Cleveland basement. Today, the Cleveland Gaming Classic has grown into something much larger, but still stays rooted in a passion for everything gaming and more! And if you haven't been to CGC before, there is something truly for everyone - and it's great for kids! Whether you're into video games, toys, collectibles, cosplay, competing in tournaments, card games, comics, tabletop games, meeting legendary icons, nostalgia and more - we've got it all. This September 22 - 24, 2023, we are thrilled to be back at the the I-X Center! This allows us to expand our content greater than ever before. Additionally, we take great pride in giving back to our community here in Cleveland. Since 2020 we've raised over $13,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland. We'll see you this September 22 - 24, 2023 at the IX Center for Ohio's largest convention for a weekend of everything gaming and more!"

Date: September 22nd, 2023 through September 24th, 2023, (9/22/2023 - 9/24/2023)

Location: International Exposition Center, 1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135 (Google Maps)

Event Website: www.gamecleveland.com
Local Hotels: With this location being right next to an airport, there is a lot of lodging options. these are options with breakfast included and ascending in proximity to venue.

- Holiday Inn Express, Cleveland Airport - Brookpark, an IHG Property
- Crown Plaza Cleveland Airport, an IHG Hotel
- Hampton Inn North Olmsted Cleveland Airport

Final Thoughts: The venue is offering a secured changing area, free entry, for members and discounted entry for handlers, as well as food, water, parking, and recognition opportunities. There is no cap on attendance requested.

Confirmed "Boots on Ground":

- NobleofDeath16
- Benton188
- Cadet
- Wayward Flood
- N8TEBB

Tentative Responses/Past Attendees:

- Fallen
- Negativecacti
- SoleofDeath

Badge Purchase: HERE

Dinner Plans: TBD

Photoshoot: TBD

Photographer Information: TBD

Location: TBD

Location:


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[Cadet]

I will be there.

 

[Fallen]

Put me down as tentative for now.

 

[Negativecacti]

So is it like a normal con or something like hcs?

 

[Cadet]

So is it like a normal con or something like hcs?

Looking at their Website (FAQ | Cleveland Gaming Classic) it sounds to be like a "normal" con, just with a heavy focus on Video Gaming:

What's there to do there?
Are you kidding me? An onsite arcade, pinball, special guests, main stage programs, kids' programs, photo opps, tournaments, collectibles, massive vendor expo, toys, comics, crafts, cosplay & so much more!

 

[N8TEBB]

only 3 hours away from me... might be able to come for a day. free entry and parking is a big plus. tentative for now, have to make sure i can get time off work etc.

 

[Wayward Flood]

It's a whopping 30m away but I suppose I can make it. Put me down as confirmed

 

[SoleofDeath]

Count me as tentative

 

[Benton188]

It's just a stones throw away for me, and I have been looking for an excuse to go check it out for the last couple years. Yeah, count me in as well. Though I may only be a Sat-Sun appearance due to work.

 

[N8TEBB]

Put me down as boots on ground! I will be there on the saturday probably around 11. probably just the one day but ill keep you posted if that changes =D

 

[MaxImpactGaming]

I would like to be put down as tentative as well. Do I have to purchase a ticket or will I be allowed to go as a member of the 405th?