Schedule

2023 SCHEDULE

This is the 2023 schedule from April 2023 event. Please check back later in the Fall of 2023 to see what’s on the agenda for April 2024.

* Schedule subject to change; please check back frequently 

FRIDAY – 2023

11 am – Doors Open to Public

11 am – Escape Rooms open

11 am – Video gaming begins.

11 am – Table top open gaming begins.

11 am – D&D 101, Room 201

12 pm – Registration open for Dragon Ball Fighterz and Tekken 7 tournaments.

1 pm – Dragon Ball Fighterz tournament. Double elimination.

2 pm – Tekken 7 tournament. Double elimination

2 pm – Beginner’s Game (D&D, 5e)

2 pm – Puzzle Race: Magical Journey, 2 people may work together in a race, fun for all ages. Room 201.

2:30 pm – Star Wars Trivia, Superhero Stage

3 pm – Catan Competition, Room 201

3 pm – Saturday Morning Cartoons (D&D, 5e)

3 pm – iMagicaper Convention-Wide Escape Room begins. Head to Mouse River Player’s booth for hourly clues.

3:30 pm – PANEL: Paranormal Investigators of North Dakota. Superhero Stage

4:30 pm – Video game free play opens

4:30 pmFurry 101 Panel: Room 201c

4:30 pm – Rick Farmiloe Photo Session, iMagicon Photo Booth. $30

4:45 pm – Poonam Basu Photo Session, iMagicon Photo Booth. $35

5 pm – Thieves Run (D&D, 5e)

5 pm – Harry Potter Trivia, Superhero Stage

5 pm March of the Machines Magic The Gathering draft event. $15. Participants can sign up early at Chaos Games physical location prior to iMagicon or at the Chaos Games booth during iMagicon. Entrants must have the “MTG Companion” app downloaded on their phones AND accounts created to use the app.

6:30 pm – Skit/Role Playing Cosplay Contest (Cosplay can be store bought or handmade; judging is based on your acting). Learn more. Superhero Stage

7 pm – at the door ticket sales closes. Please be to convention by this time.

8:30 pm to 2 am (GRAND HOTEL AFTER HOUR ACTIVITIES)  

  • RAVE: Doors open at 8:30 pm; Rave begins 9 pm. Must be 18 and older to attend; alcohol present; must be 21 to drink (will be wristbanded) and show ID. Must have an iMagicon wristband or badge to attend. This event will occur at the Grand Hotel, Minot ND. Must have iMagicon ticket to attend.
  • AFTER HOUR GAMING: Get ready for come D&D and other role playing games! Want to host an after-hours gaming event? Email us at info@imagiconnd.com
  • 9 pm – Hello Dolly (D&D,5e)
  • 9 pm – Bottom’s Up (D&D, 5e)

SATURDAY – 2023

11 am – Doors Open to Public

11 am – Escape Rooms open 

11 am – Video open gaming begins.

11 am – Table top open gaming begins.

11 am – D&D 101

11 am – Bring It On! (D&D, 5e)

11:15 am – PANEL: Paranormal Investigators of North Dakota. Superhero Stage

12 pm – Registration open for Super Smash Brothers Ultimate and NFL Madden 23 tournaments.

12 pm – Pokémon: Open play, learn to play, trading. Armory

12 pm – Puzzle Race: Star Wars, 2 people may work together in a race, fun for all ages. Room 201.

12 pm – Murder Mystery (D&D, 5e)

12:30 pm – Disney Trivia, Superhero Stage

12:45 pm – John Ratzenberger photo session. iMagicon Photo Booth. $50

1 pm – Rick Farmiloe Panel. Superhero Stage

1 pm – iMagicaper Convention-Wide Escape Room begins. Head to Mouse River Player’s booth for hourly clues.

1:30 pm – Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament begins. Double elimination.

1:30 pm – PREJUDGING: Amateur handcrafted cosplay. Must wear cosplay! Must attend to compete in competition. Superhero Stage

2 pm – King of Tokyo Competition. Room 201

2 pm – Harry Potter Trivia, Superhero Stage

2 pm – NFL Madden 23 tournament begins. Single elimination.

2 pm March of the Machines Magic The Gathering Sealed event. $30. Participants can sign up early at Chaos Games physical location prior to iMagicon or at the Chaos Games booth during iMagicon. Entrants must have the “MTG Companion” app downloaded on their phones AND accounts created to use the app.

2 pm to 4 pmPokémon Scarlet & Violet Build & Battle event. $20. Participants can sign up early at Chaos Games physical location prior to iMagicon or at the Chaos Games booth during iMagicon.

2:30 pm – Poonam Basu Panel. Superhero Stage

3 pm – Checkers Competition. Room 201

3 pmPREJUDGING: Advanced handcrafted cosplay. Must wear cosplay! Must attend to compete in competition. Superhero Stage

3:30 pmLARP Character Workshop. A special workshop for LARPers attending the iMagicon LARP event at the Grand Hotel. You will learn your roles and prepare for the game. Note: Tickets for this event are sold ahead of time – please click here if interested in purchasing.

3:30 pm – Rick Farmiloe Photo Session, iMagicon Photo Booth. $30

3:45 pm – Poonam Basu Photo Session, iMagicon Photo Booth. $35

3:45 pm – Cheers Trivia, Superhero Stage

4 pm – The Crimson Citadel (D&D, 5e)

4 pm – Ticket to Ride Competition. Room 201

4:15 pm – John Ratzenberger photo session, iMagicon Photo Booth. $50

5 pm – Adventures at the School of Wizardry and Spellcraft, (D&D, 5e)

5 pm – Amateur Handmade Cosplay Contest. Must attend prejudging. Learn more, Superhero Stage

5 pm to 7 pm Pokémon Build & Battle event. $20. Participants can sign up early at Chaos Games physical location prior to iMagicon or at the Chaos Games booth during iMagicon.

6 pm – Azul Competition. Room 201

6 pm – Advanced Handmade Cosplay ContestLearn more. Must attend prejudging. Superhero Stage

6 pm – at the door ticket sales closes. Please be to convention by this time.

8 pm – Convention closes; night activities begin at the Grand Hotel. No one under the age of 18 is allowed into the convention after this time.

8:00 pm to 2 am (GRAND HOTEL – The Official “iMagicon AFTERS” Host).

  • Embrace the Grave LITE: Doors open at 8 pm; Dinner at 8:30; show at 9 pm. Must be 18 and older to attend; alcohol present; must be 21 to drink (will be wristbanded) and show ID. Must have an Embrace the Grave event ticket to attend. Learn more at imagiconnd.com/larp. This event will occur at the Grand Hotel, Minot ND
  • AFTER HOUR GAMING: Get ready for come D&D and other role playing games! Want to host an after-hours gaming event? Email us at info@imagiconnd.com. Event at Grand. Must have iMagicon ticket to attend.
  • MSU Video Gaming: Head to the gaming room (Basement of the Grand) for Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, Tekken 8, Jackbox Games, and assorted multiplayer games (Enter the Gungeon, Mario Party, etc). Also various short card/board games (Exploding Kittens, Kabuto Sumo, etc). Must have iMagicon ticket to attend.
  • 9 pm – Pirate Game. Must have iMagicon ticket to attend.

SUNDAY – 2023

11 am – Doors Open to Public

11 am – Escape Rooms open 

11 am – Video open gaming begins, Gaming Room by Armory

11 am – Table top open gaming begins.

11 am – D&D 101 – All ages welcome to come learn about D&D. Room 201

11:30 am – Harry Potter Trivia, Superhero Stage

12 pm – Registration open for Mario Kart 8 tournament, , Gaming Room by Armory

12 pm – No Thank You Evil! BOOM Laboratory (ages 6+)

12:15 pm – John Ratzenberger Panel. Superhero Stage

1 pm – Shadow Run. Room 201

1 pm iMagicaper Convention-Wide Escape Room begins. Head to Mouse River Player’s booth for hourly clues.

1 pm – Rick Farmiloe Photo Session, iMagicon Photo Booth. $30

1:15 pm – Poonam Basu Photo Session, iMagicon Photo Booth. $35

1:30 pm – John Ratzenberger photo session, iMagicon Photo Booth. $50

1:30 pm – Star Trek Trivia, Superhero Stage

1:30 pm – Mario Kart 8 tournament begins. Double elimination.

2 pm – Puzzle Race: Pokemon. 2 people may work together in a race, fun for all ages. Room 201.

2 pm – PANEL: Star Wars vs Star Trek – The Debate Continues. Presented by Jared Adams & Christopher South.

2:30 pm – PANEL: Bob Hall on Writing for the Fantasy Genre, Room 201C

3 pm – Percy Jackson Trivia, Superhero Stage

3:30 pm – Final opportunity for Special Guests signatures.

3:30 pm – PANEL: Paranormal Investigators of North Dakota. Superhero Stage

4 pm – 7 Wonders Competition. Room 201

​6 pm – Convention Closes