To be frank with you, it is hard to describe. Metagame has many of the typical trappings of a board game convention: gaming spaces, designers talking about their projects, as well games requiring more organization, such as Blood on the Clocktower. But it's a little weirder, too.

Last year, the entire con was one large game. Players discovered their team by solving a puzzle on their swag, and spent three days competing against one another while still playing the other games.

Attendees who took the escape room design course created their own escape room from scratch and ran it.

A guest started a secret, second convention-wide game that staff only learned of in the closing hours. At one point, there were people knife-fighting with tasers.

Come see what happens in 2026.

Lighthaven
2740 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

On-site housing at Lighthaven is now available. Book a room here.

It begins at 2pm Friday, Nov 6. It will run to 9:00pm, Nov 8.

You may exchange your tickets for as much money as you paid for them until sunset in Berkeley on October 6th. After the sun has set, you must contact us.

Bitcoin is ethereal and complicated to refund.

Yes, as long as your ticket wasn't a special personal comp. Email team@metagame.games if you'd like to transfer your ticket to someone else.

Snacks and beverages will be available for the taking. Food trucks will also be on-site with meals available for purchase.

There will be childcare and some children's programming available during the day! See the childcare page for more. If you have particular questions or concerns feel free to reach out.