Game Masters

GMs (game masters) are knowledgeable teachers of games. GMs show newcomers how to play classic games up to including the hottest titles, offering unique and often rare experiences. Every GM’d event adds another way to have fun at the show. Do you need a special certification to be a GM? No. All you need is the willingness to teach a game you love to others. And if you GM enough hours with your games, you can earn a free badge on us!

GM Basics

• Please read over the GrandCon GM requirements here.

• GMs need to purchase a standard 3-DAY badge to be able to submit events.

• Games to be taught need to be provided by the GM

• Games should be 5 years of age or newer to the hobby market.

• Submitted events will be reviewed by our events team for final approval.

• If any event should require more than 4 hours of playing time it will be subject to additional review.

• All submitted events must have a 30 minute window in between each.

• Prototypes, unpublished, and some self-published games will not earn GM hours.

• VIG badge holders will not earn GM hours.

GM Badge On Us!

• GMs must submit a at least twelve (12) hours of teach time, which include three (3) different approved game events to be eligible for the GM badge. Approval will be based upon availability of space, game relevancy, duration and/or time of the events submitted, and whether the event is show-friendly.

• Prototypes or unpublished games, some self-published games will not earn GM hours.

• VIG badge holders will not earn GM hours.

• Once the events team has reviewed and approved you to earn a free GM badge, we will then convert your 3-Day badge to a GAME MASTER badge. Your 3-Day badge will be refunded within one (1) to two (2) weeks prior to our show dates minus processing fees.

Interested in being a GM, reach out to us through our contact page. Make sure you select “Game Master” from the dropdown menu selection. And if you have any additional questions be sure to let us know. Once your email has been received, one of our valued team members will respond to you within 48 hours. If by chance you don't hear from us within the first 48 hours, reach out to us again. Thank you for your expressed interest in being a GM at GrandCon.