Dive into an immersive world of gaming!
From board games to video games to collectible card games like Magic, Pokémon, and YuGiOh. Our inclusive gaming community invites fans of all ages and backgrounds to join in the fun. Experience our exciting gaming events, where you can meet new people, make friends, and enjoy the latest and greatest games.
*Please keep in mind that as we move closer to the convention the schedule may change to accommodate new games and changes. Check back often!*
GAMING SCHEDULE 2026
Lending Library
- CaperCon Staff
- Game Zone
Come play new games with your friends for FREE at our Lending Library! Board games provided by The Local NPC, thanks!
VOID (Retro Gaming)
- VOID
- Game Zone
The glow of a CRT is hard to ignore, so why fight it? Pick up a controller and get pulled in! Welcome to the Void, a free-to-play space dedicated to classic games, familiar sounds, and the unmistakable feeling of pure nostalgia. We bring video games back to the good old days: the experience of couch co-op with your friends, playful competition, and late nights of never-ending fun. Join us to enjoy retro gaming, relive those childhood memories, and create countless new ones. A new venture from the team behind Game Over, Cancer! Same love of games, new name. Now operating as an independent for-profit side project, not a non-profit.
Soulvaria Free Roam (VR)
- Soulavria VR
- Game Zone
Soulvaria is bringing the Virtual Reality experience to CaperCon all weekend long! Step into incredible digital worlds and experience the thrill of immersive gaming like never before. Get ready to jump into action with some of our exciting VR adventures, including: - Dead Ahead - Terminator - Arrow Song - Cybershock …and more immersive experiences! Whether you're battling robots, surviving zombie waves, or exploring futuristic worlds, Soulvaria’s VR games put you right inside the action. Bring your friends, try something new, and experience why virtual reality gaming is one of the most exciting ways to play!
Learn to Play Yu-Gi-Oh! @ CaperCon with Soulvaria!
- Soulavria VR
- Game Zone
Learn to Play Yu-Gi-Oh! at CaperCon with Soulvaria! Soulvaria is excited to be part of CaperCon this year, and we’re bringing the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game with us! Whether you’ve never played before or you’re just looking to sharpen your dueling skills, come join us for our Learn to Play Yu-Gi-Oh! session where our team will teach you the basics, help you build confidence, and get you ready to duel. Friday, May 29th 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM CaperCon What to Expect: Learn the fundamentals of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG • Friendly guidance from the Soulvaria team • Casual duels and beginner tips • Yu-Gi-Oh! card packs available for purchase This is the perfect chance for new players, returning duelists, and curious fans to jump into the game and experience the excitement of Yu-Gi-Oh! Come by, learn the game, grab some packs, and join the growing TCG community!
Arcane: The Eternal
- Theo Feehan-Peters
- Game Zone
The Nova Scotian TCG--Made here, played here. Assembled in Cape Breton!
DRAGON ECLIPSE DELUXE EDITION
- Games On Board
- Game Zone
A Pokémon themed card game of catching and taming mythical beasts and ancient dragons! Ages 12+ 2-4players; 45mins
D&D (13+)
- Troy Wilton
- The Boardwalk Table 1
Welcome to Waterdeep Running multiple times throughout the day. Come join us in and around the City of Splendors. Find your way through several Dungeons and Dragons short adventures New allies and friends will have to work together to make your way through each adventure. ages 13+ Starting character levels- 8 Pregenerated characters available. If you bring your own character it will need to be approved.
Dungeons and Dragons (13+)
- Colin Ferguson
- The Boardwalk Table 4
Hey all, this is an intro to dnd for those interested. Very beginner friendly. all you really need to bring is....you! come find out the wonders of Faerun with others and let your shiny math rocks decide your fate!
Dungeons and Dragons 5E (13+)
- DM Joe
- The Boardwalk Table 2
Ever wanted to try D&D but have no clue where to start? Come on by and talk to DM Joe! a veteran DM specializing in new player experiences. Join a “brief” 1-2 hour game of D&D with pre-made characters and a simplified rule-set, to dip your feet into learning how to play. DM Joe has taught over one hundred students and adults across his fifteen years of being a Dungeon Master through School Clubs and Youth Groups across the CBRM. Interested? Stop by and see! Spots are limited and are first come, first serve! As this is a “Beginner” game, experienced players are asked to step aside and let newcomers join.
Lending Library Open
- CaperCon Staff
- Game Zone
Come play new games with your friends for FREE at our Lending Library! Board games provided by The Local NPC, thanks!
Chad Flemming Memorial Warhammer 40K Tournament
- The Local NPC
- The Boardwalk
The Local NPC Games & Comics will be hosting our annual Chad Flemming Warhammer 40k Tournament. The event will be 2000 points. And all entries, raffle tickets and donations will be split between Cape Breton SPCA and The Glace Bay Food Bank, two organizations Chad was very passionate about. (More specific rules to follow for the event)
VOID (Retro Gaming)
- VOID
- Game Zone
The glow of a CRT is hard to ignore, so why fight it? Pick up a controller and get pulled in! Welcome to the Void, a free-to-play space dedicated to classic games, familiar sounds, and the unmistakable feeling of pure nostalgia. We bring video games back to the good old days: the experience of couch co-op with your friends, playful competition, and late nights of never-ending fun. Join us to enjoy retro gaming, relive those childhood memories, and create countless new ones. A new venture from the team behind Game Over, Cancer! Same love of games, new name. Now operating as an independent for-profit side project, not a non-profit. And that's when you realize you are not alone, "They" have found you.
CAPER-CON STREET FIGHTER
- Games On Board
- Game Zone
Relive the Capcom fighting experience with your favourite characters! Features characters from Street Fighter II, III, IV and V. 2p, 30mins
Arcane: The Eternal
- Theo Feehan-Peters
- Game Zone
The Nova Scotian TCG--Made here, played here. Assembled in Cape Breton!
The Strange: Digital Stream (13+)
- Devin MacKay
- Game Zone
You are all agents of The Estate, a secret organization that protects the world form the threats found in the dark energy network known as The Strange, where fiction can become reality and the line between the two blurred. Your mission, uncover the fate of live streamer Liminal Logan, who stumbled upon fictional leakage when exploring an abandoned factory during and disappeared. Find Logan and keep him quiet while covering up any evidence of the fictional leakage into the Real World. The Strange is a modern multi-genre game that uses the easy to learn award winning Cypher System. Pregens and rules cheat sheets are available, game is suitable for players new and old
D&D (13+)
- Troy Wilton
- The Boardwalk Table 4
Welcome to Waterdeep Running multiple times throughout the day. Come join us in and around the City of Splendors. Find your way through several Dungeons and Dragons short adventures New allies and friends will have to work together to make your way through each adventure. ages 13+ Starting character levels- 8 Pregenerated characters available. If you bring your own character it will need to be approved.
Dungeons and Dragons (13+)
- Colin Ferguson
- The Boardwalk Table 5
Hey all, this is an intro to dnd for those interested. Very beginner friendly. all you really need to bring is....you! come find out the wonders of Faerun with others and let your shiny math rocks decide your fate!
6SIEGE THE BOARD GAME: CAPERCON EXCLUSIVE
- Games On Board
- Game Zone
The smash hit Ubisoft game is coming to Death-Con! Attackers will try cunning ways to sneak in and complete the objective. Defenders must set traps and burn down the clock to keep them out! This is the ultimate cat-and-mouse experience! Play as Hostage Rescue; Bomb Defuse; Team Deathmatch modes. Ages 18+ 2players; 120mins.
D&D (13+)
- Troy Wilton
- The Boardwalk Table 4
Welcome to Waterdeep Running multiple times throughout the day. Come join us in and around the City of Splendors. Find your way through several Dungeons and Dragons short adventures New allies and friends will have to work together to make your way through each adventure. ages 13+ Starting character levels- 8 Pregenerated characters available. If you bring your own character it will need to be approved.
Mothership (18+)
- Devin MacKay
- Game Zone
"A research base on a remote asteriod, one of millions that make up the remnants of a shattered world, has gone silent, just days after they reported an interesting new find. Your team is tasked with landing on the dangerous asteriod, restablishing communications, and recovering the research along with any surviving crew. You have a 10 hour safety window else you all be trapped on this station for weeks, if not longer. What will you find, and what caused the station to go quiet in the first place? Mothership is a scifi horror TTRPG that uses a d100 Lite system. It is quick and easy to pick up. Pregen characters available, adventure suited for new and experienced players alike."
Learn to Play Gundam @ CaperCon with Soulvaria!
- Soulavria VR
- Game Zone
Learn to Play Gundam TCG at CaperCon with Soulvaria! Soulvaria is bringing the action of the Gundam Trading Card Game to CaperCon! Whether you're a longtime Gundam fan or completely new to the game, come join us for a Learn to Play session and discover the strategy and excitement behind this epic TCG. What to Expect: • Learn the fundamentals of the Gundam Trading Card Game • Friendly guidance from the Soulvaria team • Casual demo games and beginner tips • Gundam TCG card packs available for purchase If you’ve ever wanted to pilot your favorite Mobile Suits on the tabletop, this is your chance! Stop by, learn the game, and join the growing TCG community.
Cypher System: The Whisperer in the Depths (13+)
- Devin MacKay
- Boardwalk Table 4
Ellis, fellow paranormal investigator, has reached out to each of you. He's found a ""Thin Space"" , a place in our world where the barriers between us and the chaos realms are weakened, sometimes letting something terrible, something eldritch, evil through. He went to the Fulton Place mall to investigate, and has not been seen or heard from since. Your mission sneak into the mall and make your way down into the basement, confront whatever horror that has attempted to enter our world and, if possible save your mutual friend. The Whisperer in the Depths is an introductory adventure in a modern horror setting that uses the award winning and easy to learn Cypher System. Pregens and rule cheat sheets available.
The Local NPC Presents Casual Commander!
- The Local NPC
- Game Zone
We will be running casual commander pods and be giving away free promo cards to participants.
Lending Library
- CaperCon Staff
- Game Zone
Come play new games with your friends for FREE at our Lending Library! Board games provided by The Local NPC, thanks!
VOID (Retro Gaming)
- VOID
- Game Zone
The glow of a CRT is hard to ignore, so why fight it? Pick up a controller and get pulled in! Welcome to the Void, a free-to-play space dedicated to classic games, familiar sounds, and the unmistakable feeling of pure nostalgia. We bring video games back to the good old days: the experience of couch co-op with your friends, playful competition, and late nights of never-ending fun. Join us to enjoy retro gaming, relive those childhood memories, and create countless new ones. A new venture from the team behind Game Over, Cancer! Same love of games, new name. Now operating as an independent for-profit side project, not a non-profit.
Soulvaria Free Roam (VR)
- Soulavria VR
- Game Zone
Soulvaria is bringing the Virtual Reality experience to CaperCon all weekend long! Step into incredible digital worlds and experience the thrill of immersive gaming like never before. Get ready to jump into action with some of our exciting VR adventures, including: - Dead Ahead - Terminator - Arrow Song - Cybershock …and more immersive experiences! Whether you're battling robots, surviving zombie waves, or exploring futuristic worlds, Soulvaria’s VR games put you right inside the action. Bring your friends, try something new, and experience why virtual reality gaming is one of the most exciting ways to play!
The Local NPC Presents Casual Riftbound!
- The Local NPC
- Game Zone
We will be running some casual Riftbound games, to get people acquainted with this great new trading card game set in the League of Legends Universe. We will have some loaner decks as well if you want to give the game a try!
Mothership: Feast (13+)
- Devin MacKay
- Game Zone
"Three months ago, long-distance radio transmissions coming from the space capsule research station Frontier ceased, the vessel’s signal vanishing without a trace. Part of a valuable experiment monitoring human behavior when exposed to long-term isolation, the Frontier’s research data is considered high priority by parent company VasTech. The Company has hired a team of contractors to venture out, re-establish radio contact with the Frontier and collect and deliver the hard drive loaded with research data. VasTech are offering as substantial payout for each objective the team manages to complete. You are that team. Mothership is a rules light d100 sci fi horror TTRPG. Pregens available"
CAPER-CON STREET FIGHTER
- Games On Board
- Game Zone
Relive the Capcom fighting experience with your favourite characters! Features characters from Street Fighter II, III, IV and V. 2p, 30mins
Learn to Play One Piece @ CaperCon with Soulvaria!
- Soulavria VR
- Game Zone
Learn to Play One Piece TCG at CaperCon with Soulvaria! Set sail with Soulvaria as we bring the One Piece Trading Card Game to CaperCon! Whether you're new to the Grand Line or already a seasoned pirate, our Learn to Play session is the perfect chance to jump into the adventure. What to Expect: • Learn the fundamentals of the One Piece TCG • Friendly guidance from the Soulvaria crew • Casual demo games and beginner tips • One Piece TCG card packs available for purchase Come chart your course, build your crew, and experience the fast-growing world of One Piece TCG. Whether you're learning for the first time or looking to grow your collection, we’d love to see you there!
CAPER-CON FLICK SOCCER OPEN TOURNAMENT
- Games On Board
- Game Zone
Score unbelievable goals in this finger flicking fun! Ages 13+ 2-4players; 30mins
The Strange: Digital Stream
- Devin MacKay
- Game Zone
"You are all agents of The Estate, a secret organization that protects the world form the threats found in the dark energy network known as The Strange, where fiction can become reality and the line between the two blurred. Your mission, uncover the fate of live streamer Liminal Logan, who stumbled upon fictional leakage when exploring an abandoned factory during and disappeared. Find Logan and keep him quiet while covering up any evidence of the fictional leakage into the Real World. The Strange is a modern multi-genre game that uses the easy to learn award winning Cypher System. Pregens and rules cheat sheets are available, game is suitable for players new and old"
D&D (13+)
- Troy Wilton
- The Boardwalk Table 1
Welcome to Waterdeep Running multiple times throughout the day. Come join us in and around the City of Splendors. Find your way through several Dungeons and Dragons short adventures New allies and friends will have to work together to make your way through each adventure. ages 13+ Starting character levels- 8 Pregenerated characters available. If you bring your own character it will need to be approved.
Dungeons and Dragons (13+)
- Colin Ferguson
- The Boardwalk Table 4
Hey all, this is an intro to dnd for those interested. Very beginner friendly. all you really need to bring is....you! come find out the wonders of Faerun with others and let your shiny math rocks decide your fate!






