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We are so excited to welcome you to the 23rd annual ACD Expo. On behalf of the entire team, it’s been our absolute honor and pleasure to prepare the full program you’ll experience over the next few days in beautiful Madison.
Before you dive into the show, we’d like to call out three key events: one on each day of the show. On Wednesday night, please join the interactive presented by Travis Severance of Millennium Games. Thursday at 11:30am, jumpstart your trade show experience with “How to Work a Trade Show Like a Professional Buyer.” Then on Friday at 11am, close your show with “The Second Golden Age of Hobby Gaming — and Why the Store Is the Center and valuable knowledge.
2026 is a monumental year for ACD Expo. Since 2022, we’ve almost doubled the number of exhibitors in attendance. This year, delight in visiting 116 booths with even more companies represented amongst them. To accommodate such enthusiasm from our publishing partners, we also expanded the demo night tables and enthusiasm with the same level of generosity, contributing enough products to the Retailer Gift Box to total an MSRP valued at almost $3,000.
But arguably most exciting, is that the number of retailers in attendance has also broken all records. We won’t know already surpassed 2025’s total registration numbers, which was our previous record-high of 200 stores and 400 retailer attendees.
We hope all of you, exhibitors and retailers alike, are able to head down to Level 2 to peruse the Shopping Room. We moved locations this year, which allowed us to double the tables for the event and accommodate over 60 unique show specials.
While we’re extremely proud of the strides the show has made, the true markers of success are the anecdotes our team will hear this week about the myriad of ways you all have been able to better your business. We hope your week is productive and memorable in all the best ways.
Thank you for attending ACD Expo 2026. We appreciate your partnership and presence.

Bob Maher President | ACD Distribution
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3. Retailer badges grant access to all show programming at standard hours. Exhibitor badges grant additional access to the Exhibit Hall during setup and breakdown hours.
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5. ACD Expo management reserves the right to deny entry or remove from the show any person who is behaving in a manner that is disruptive to the show.
ACD Expo is a professional business to business (B2B) trade show, and not a consumer show, therefore there are events and areas that are not appropriate for minors (anyone under the age of 18 years old). This includes, and teardown, and educational seminars and presentations.
Note there are also several events were alcohol is served. No person under the age of 21 years old will be served alcohol.
Minors in attendance must always remain under adult supervision. Minors are not eligible for tickets during Demo Night. ACD Distribution reserves the right to ask that children be escorted out of the event if there is an issue.
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intimidation, stalking, and targeting individuals in a manner that makes them feel uncomfortable, unwelcome, or afraid. Attendees asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
If you have an issue to report, for any reason, please email marketing@acdd.com.
If you feel you are in immediate danger, please for local law enforcement.
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Left to right: Jutin Presswood, Steven Rodriguez, Antonio Gutierrez, James Razo, Tomas Martinez, Tomas Potts, Mike Razo, Joe Razo, Lorene Frausto, Kyle Wolfgang, Sara Xiong, Ernesto Rodriguez, Sean Gallegos, Wayne Stewart, Marino Tejeda, Brandon Lutz, Nicholas Elliot, Robert Magnasco
Left to right:
Kedisha Williams, Ralph Jenkins, Shawnelle Robinson, Jasmine Magarian, Cassandra Sheppard, Steven Glessner, Jade Oster, Jasmine Magarian, Troy Eppley, Cenia Pena, Maria Melendo, Santa Bonilla, Tony Gray, Daisa Ventura, Elexida Reyes, Thomas Reece, Juan Gonzalez, Josh McCutcheon
Not pictured: Ann Crone, Brian Reber, Daniel Michael, David Chen, Ethan Padilla, Joey Michael, Steve Brubaker, Theodore Watkins
Top to bottom, left to right: Adam Mendoza, Terralon Johnson, Patrick Davis, Deaundrea Brown, Nathan Kleven, Abigail Arellano-Roldan, Kaneisha Moore, Leodegario Ocampo, Sebastian Hernandez, Damon Robinson, Shalundra Faggett, Justin Arnold, Madison Matthews
Top to bottom, left to right: Blake Overton, Jack Biessman, Caelan Flowers, Adam Farrell, Xavier Alsteen, Jesus Hernandez, Anna Hunter, Alice Heinzen, Tyler Otto, Ryan Smith, Nicole Salas, Chris Richardson, Carol Anderson, Stephen Grutzik
Not pictured: Aaron Althaus,Cat Crowns, Caroline Torres Olavarria, Dan Buechner, Ethan Feind, Ruben De la Torre, Sandra Diaz

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(p.80-81) Sales Team Meetings
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
4pm - 6pm | Shopping Room | Community Terrace (Level 2)
4pm - 11pm | Welcome Reception | Grand Terrace (Level 4)
6pm - 7pm | ACD “Ask Me Anything” Keynote Panel | Ballroom CD (Level 4)
7pm - 8pm | Queen Games Learn & Play | Ballroom AB (Level 4).
8pm - 9pm | Luma Imports Learn & Play | Ballroom CD (Level 4)
9pm - 10pm | Devsisters Learn & Play | Ballroom AB (Level 4)
THURSDAY, MAY 28
7am - 9am | Breakfast | Hilton (2nd Floor)
8am - 12pm | Seminars | Hall of Ideas, Meeting Rooms, Lecture Hall (Level 4).
12pm - 1pm | Lunch | Ballroom AB (Level 4) .
1pm - 5pm | Exhibit Hall | Exhibition Hall (Level 1).
5pm - 8pm | Shopping Room | Community Terrrace (Level 2).
5:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner | Ballroom AB (Level 4) .
7pm - 9pm | Paint & Take | Hall of Ideas F-I (Level 4)
7pm - 9pm | Make & Take | Hall of Ideas G-J (Level 4)
8pm - 12am | Demo Night | Exhibition Hall (Level 1)
FRIDAY, MAY 29
7am - 9am | Breakfast | Hilton (2nd Floor)
8am - 12pm | Seminars | Hall of Ideas, Meeting Rooms, Lecture Hall (Level 4).
12pm - 2pm | Lunch | Grand Terrace (Level 4)
1:30pm - 4pm | Shopping Room | Community Terrace (Level 2).
2pm - 4pm | Mothership Labs Learn & Play | Grand Terrace (Level 4).




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Room Hours
Wednesday, May 27
4pm - 6pm
Thursday, May 28
5pm - 8pm
Friday, May 29
1:30pm - 4pm

Come shop clearance items, publisher-provided show specials, and more! With prices that you won’t want to miss, the Shopping Room is a must to make the most of ACD Expo 2026.
Make sure that you have your login information to the ACD website before entering the room. For your convenience, you can reference your account number and sales rep name on the front of your badge.
Show specials must be ordered via the paper order
member working the Shopping Room. To qualify for the special, orders must ship by June 12, 2026.







9th Level Games
Buy (6), get 5% OFF select titles.
AEG
10% OFF entire line.
Arcane Wonders New Game Bundle.
The Army Painter
Buy (1), get 5% OFF select titles. Buy (2+), get 10% OFF select titles.
Avantris Entertainment
Buy (5) The Crooked Moon, get 1 FREE.
Barrel Aged Games
Buy (11), get (1) FREE.
Black Oak Workshop Buy (12), get (1) FREE.
Calliope Games
15% OFF Tsuro titles.
Capstone Games
10% OFF Rowdy Partners.
Cardboard Alchemy
Buy (7) Flamecraft Duals, get (1) FREE.
CGE
Codenames Display Bundles (4)
Chaosium
Call of Cthulhu Bundle.
Chronicle RPGs
10% OFF entire line.
Dead Alive Games
Buy (20) Kittens in Space, get 10% OFF (20) Cat Rescue 2E.
Devir Games
Buy any (54) Pockets Collection titles, get (1) Merchandiser Display FREE.
Devsisters
Buy (6) Starter Deck
Assortments: Set 2, get (1) exclusive playmat FREE.
ENHANCE Gaming
10% OFF entire line.
Ephyrean Games
15% OFF Super Dice Battle.
Evil Genius Games
10% OFF select Everyday Heroes Adventure titles.
Exalted Funeral Press
10% OFF Dolmenwood titles.
Fanroll
Buy (24) Fizban’s Fortune Mystery Box, get 5% OFF.
Floodgate Games
Buy (5), get (1) FREE on select titles.
Flying Frog Productions
Shadows of Brimstone Bundle. Intro to Brimstone Bundle. Board Games Bundle.
Free League Publishing
Buy (5) Starter Sets & (4) Core Books, get (1) Starter Set FREE on select titles.
Gate Keeper Games & Dice
Buy (50) Dice Sets, get 5% OFF.
Goodman Games
10% OFF entire line.
The Good Game Company 10% OFF entire line.
Hasbro Games
15% and 25% OFF select titles.
Hegemonic Project Games
Buy (5) Hegemony, get (1) FREE.
Horrible Guild
10% OFF Spotlight. FREE Spotlight display stand.
Hymgho Premium Gaming
Supplies
Buy all (29) Wyrmforged Rollers
Dice Sets, get (1) Mystery Mimic & (1) Mystery Egg FREE.
Incredible Dream
5% OFF entire line.
Inside Up Games
10% OFF Twisted Realms titles.
Japanime Games
Anime Bundle.
Level 99 Games
10% OFF Dead by Daylight titles.
Looney Labs
Buy (5) Seven Islands, get (1) FREE.
Mega Moth Studios
Buy (5) X-Seekers of Fortune, get (1) FREE.
Mentha Designs
Cantankerous Cats Bundle. Cozy Game Bundle. Prosperitea Bundle.
Modiphius Entertainment
Buy (5), get (1) FREE on select titles.
Monster Adventure Terrain
Buy (6) Terrain Sets, get (6) Wavy Lava Tile Sets FREE.
Monte Cook Games
Buy (2) Old Gods of Appalachia, get (1) Dig Your Own Grave FREE.
Buy (2) The Darkest Woods, get (1) The Darkest House FREE.



















































































































































Off the Page Games
10% OFF entire line.
Onyx Path Publishing
50% OFF select titles.
The Op Games
Buy (1) Tembo, get (1) Hutan FREE.
Paizo Games Bundle.
Paper Fort Games
Buy (5) Fathom, get (1) FREE.
PickPocket Games
Buy any (1) Thief’s Market, get (2) Thief’s Market: Deluxe FREE.
Queen Games
Buy (5), get (1) FREE on select titles.
R&R Games
10% OFF entire line.
Ravensburger Party Game Bundle.
Renegade Game Studio
15% OFF Heroscape titles.
Restoration Games
Buy (4) Unmatched: Stars & Stripes, get (1) FREE.
Rock Manor Games
Buy (5), get (1) FREE on select titles.
Smart Toys and Games
5% OFF entire line. Brainteaser Bundle.
Sophisticated Cerberus Games
Buy (1) Sprocketforge, get (1) Mini Expansion FREE.
Steve Jackson Games FREE.
Sunrise Tornado 10% OFF entire line.

Sweaterbear Games
Buy (5) Bear Mountain Camping Adventure, get (1) FREE.
Synapses Games
Buy (5), get (1) FREE on select titles.
Thunderworks Games
10% OFF entire line.
10% OFF entire line.
Tycoon Games
10% OFF select titles.
UVS Games
20% OFF select titles.
Vallejo Colors
10% OFF select titles.
Warlord Games
10% OFF entire line.
Wonderful World Board Games
Buy (6) Dragonarium, get (1) FREE.
by June 12, 2026
Browse more details and more specials in the Shopping Room!
Level 2
Community Terrace
Weds, May 27 4pm - 6pm Thurs, May 28 5pm - 8pm Fri, May 29 1:30pm - 4pm





To thank you for attending the show, several publishers generously contributed titles to our largest gift box yet, totaling almost $3,000 MSRP.Browse all the products in the Shopping Room and prepare for delivery next month! Whether you use the contents for sales, demos, training, or prizes, we hope you get tremendous value from this year’s gift box!















Weds, 4pm-11pm
Enjoy the slider bar and other appetizers, redeem your drink tickets for a complimentary beverage (or two!), and network with other Expo attendees.
Both retailers and publishers are welcome to this event, which begins as soon as you pick up your badge from the designated counter. Bring your refreshments into sponsored Learn & Play events (more info on the next pages)! Drinks sponsored by Hegemonic Project Games. title, Hegemony, and newest release, World Order!
















“Ask
Ballroom CD
We’re turning one of our most popular events into a keynote event,ming of the show! Yes, you heard right, this is your opportunity to ask ACD Distribution all your burning questions.
Leadership from most departments will be present at this panel (Bob Maher “President,” Danny Procell “Executive Vice President,” Chris Corbett “VP of Sales,” and Darrell Wyatt “Director of Finance”)
whys, hows, and whos, prepare your curiosity and get ready for insight straight from the source!
This panel is meant to be an interactive activity, and while our team surely can chat away the hours, we want to hear from you too!















Weds, 7pm-8pm
Ballroom AB
Deep within the whispering woods, a bustling community is coming to life.
In Fox Grove, you are trying to build the most prosperous little animal village in the forest. Over the course of 4 rounds, you must skillfully manage your hand of cards and your resources to outshine your rivals.


At its heart, Fox Grove is a unique blend of mechanics. Each round begins with a trick-taking phase where playing the right cards is key to gather essential resources. However, veteran card players should stay on their toes: there is a twist in the tricktaking rules that will force you to rethink your standard strategies and adapt to the changing rhythm of the forest. QNG11031 $39.99 MSRP 2 to 4 players 30 minute playtime Ages 8+ Released March 30th
























Ballroom CD
Luma Imports and Synapses Games invite you to dive into Frosted Blooms, a charming tile-laying game where players cultivate the most stunning tulip garden of the season. In the colorful blooms push through, while windmills catch the morning breeze, inviting careful planning and artistic placement.
During this guided session, you’ll place Landscape tiles, play cards to form beautiful patterns, and strategically add Workers, Barns, and Windmills to maximize your garden’s potential. Simple to pick up but full of meaningful choices, Frosted Blooms combines the warmth of a cozy game with satisfying tactical design your garden and outscore your rivals, ensuring every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.

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$34.99 MSRP 1 to 4 players 30 minute playtime Ages 8+
Released March 6

Weds, 9pm-10pm
Ballroom AB
Learn and play CookieRun: Braverse TCG together using the following the game’s rebranding.
This guided session is designed to introduce the core gameplay experience of CookieRun: Braverse TCG in an easy-to-learn format while allowing retailers to experience the excitement of the game
updated gameplay mechanics compared to earlier starters, making them engaging right out of the box while still remaining accessible for new players.
They also highlight many fan-favorite characters from the CookieRun universe, including popular Legendary Cookies from CookieRun: Kingdom and other titles, making the decks appealing not only to TCG players but also to fans of the broader CookieRun IP.
Learn the basics of the game, play through matches with the new starter decks, and experience how CookieRun: Braverse can deliver a fun, approachable, and highly replayable experience for players and retailers alike.







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11:30am-12pm
Most retailers attend trade shows, but few have a system to turn that time into real results. This session provides a practical, easy-to-use framework for working the ideas that actually get implemented when you get home.

An exploration of how hobby game stores are evolving into spaces of connection, community, and belonging. This keynote highlights emerging industry trends future of retailers, publishers, and the hobby gaming ecosystem.












ACD Distribution: Ask ACD Anything Panel
Attend this interactive panel with most of ACD Leadership and ask all your burning questions. Why is XYZ the way it is? How do we do ABC? Find out all this and more, straight from the horse’s mouth!
Presented by: Bob Maher, Danny Procell, Chris Corbett, Darrell Wyatt
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Adams Media: Dastardly Deeds, NPCs, and Everything in Between
With James D’Amato (Ultimate RPG), Jef Aldrich, and villainy, acquisitions editor Natalie McGregor was forced come in their stead to present all the new and exciting gaming products coming to Adams Media. Come to learn about new RPG drinks, side quests, villain backstories, and generating NPCs, and stay for Natalie’s....revenge arc?
Presented by: Natalie McGregor
All About Games: The Global Edge — Titles Worth Stocking Now
Great games come from everywhere — and your customers want them. Join AAGC’s North America team for a curated walkthrough of our 12-publisher portfolio spanning the US, Europe, Australia, and beyond. We’ll spotlight new releases, proven performers, and overlooked titles your competitors haven’t discovered yet. Whether you run a family shop or a strategy-focused store, walk away with a shortlist of titles tailored to your customer base and ready to order through ACD.
Presented by: Stephan Brissaud
Arcane Wonders: The Perfect Fit
New Arcane Wonders games and what works best with your store.
Presented by: Ryan Bruns
Archon Games: Converting StarCraft Digital Players into Analog
We will discuss the opportunity that the StarCraft licensed IP brings to game stores as they seek to broaden their communities!
Presented by: Daryl McKay
Ares Games: What’s New
Join us for an update on what’s new with Ares Games.
Presented by: Jim Long
T he Army Painter: Empower Your Paint Presence
Ready to see how The Army Painter can help take your store to the next level? Join us as we introduce The Army Painter and share how our retail-focused range and dedicated support are designed to help stores reach new heights. Whether you’re looking to hobbyists, we’re here to show you how we can make it easier together.
Presented by: Sarah Maria Berrada, Jeremy Clark
Black Oak Workshop: A Cat, a Pirate and a Gelatinous Cube Walk (?) into a Game Store…
What makes our products unique in a crowded marketplace? Hint: It’s our many themes that speak to both players and their characters! We will review our 2026 lineup of dice, dice bags and our Origins Award nominated Advent-ure Calendars® to give you insight as to what is current versus on the way. We would love to hear your feedback on what you’d like to see in the future and what we can do better to help you.
Presented by: Craig Zipse
Calliope Games: Tsuro and The Path to Success: 7 Lessons Lear ned Along the Way Calliope Games is celebrating 20 years of Tsuro: The Game of the Path! Share a beer with Ray Wehrs, leadership, wisdom, and his path to success. Along the journey we’ll explore the new releases from Calliope Games in 2026!
Presented by: Ray Wehrs
Capstone Games: What’s New & What Sells
Get up to speed on Capstone Games latest releases and top-performing titles. This quick session highlights what’s new, what’s driving sales, and how to position key games with retail partners. Walk away with clear talking points and insights to help you sell more
Presented by: Connor Ross
Cardboard Alchemy: Dragons and Critters and Starships, Oh My!
Release the dragons! Come meet the Cardboard Alchemy team and get a sneak peek at the new releases for our Flamecraft, Critter Kitchen, and Andromeda’s Edge lines. See how we “scale” up our through ACD. Let our hobby-focused team know how a
Presented by: Nicole Cutler
Castle of Games: Char ging Less
An open dialogue where we will dive into the details of buying and selling the secondary market, the pros and what works for her at Castle of Games, and help craft a successful strategy for your market.
Presented by: Kimberly Buckmaster
Catalyst Game Labs: Mechs, Dice, and So Much More
You know BattleTech and you know Shadowrun. But what else will Catalyst Game Labs be releasing in
Presented by: Paul Chapman
CGE: Czech Out What Is New
Discover what is new from CGE with upcoming projects, new store initiatives, and of course new games! We would also love to hear from you as to how we can better serve you and your store. Join us to be part of the conversation and help form what we do in the upcoming years and beyond!
Presented by: Stephen Hayward
Chronicle RPGs:
Come join us for an informal chat about our products, hemisphere, along with some free samples and sneak peeks of upcoming kit!
Presented by: Will Spooner-Adey
Crossroad Games: The Death of Joy: Using Comparison to Better Your Business
Comparison is killing your business. Polished success stories hide the reality behind results, tempting you to what you see, avoid decisions that pull your business
Presented by: Brenden Hill
Cubicle 7 Entertainment: Our Year For New RPGs
The Old World is turning 40! Hear all the latest on C7’s many new projects, just released, coming later this year, or in development!
Presented by: TS Luikart
Dara Studios: What Does a Good Partner Look Like?
Dara and its clients have made a strong commitment to make retail our focus. We are working to partner with
customers and how we can help you with materials, support, and content. This will be a Q&A format with us getting input from you to do our job better.
Presented by: Ian Birdsell
Devsisters: How CookieRun TCG Brings New Players to Stores
CookieRun TCG is not just another trading card game—it is a TCG designed to bring digital fans into local game stores. In this session, we explore how CookieRun TCG quickly built early momentum in the experience and retailer-focused operating structure. We will share our 2026 product release schedule, organized play plans, new gameplay innovations, and global expansion strategy, highlighting clear business opportunities for retailers.
Presented by: Hyesung Yang, Jury An
Dragon Shield: New Standard of Premium Protection
Discover groundbreaking storage and deck box designs engineered for collectors, competitors, and anyone who wants their cards battle-ready and beautifully protected.
Presented by: Leandro Pampin
Elestr als: Elestrals and Elestrals: Awakened
Join us for a summary of the history of Elestrals and our yearly update of product. Learn how Elestrals can become a community favorite in your store!
Presented by: Cameron Williamson, Chase Eisenmenger
Evil Genius Games: Preview of What’s Next
Join Evil Genius Games for a preview of what’s next. We’ll showcase our upcoming slate, including the longSeason Pass of Adventure, and our new line of modern miniatures. Get an early look at the products your
customers will be asking for and how these releases are designed to build momentum, drive repeat visits, and expand your RPG category.
Presented by: Dave Scott
Fanroll: Rolling for Revenue
incremental opportunities to grow your dice and accessory business. FanRoll will debut a number of items from their partnerships with D&D, CATAN, Marvel and more. The company has been on a “roll” with consistent growth for the past 5 years and shows no signs of slowing down.
Presented by: Neal Ho man
Fantasy Books Inc: Everything is Content Strategies for creating social media content that creates interest in your store! Think beyond simply creating advertisements for products, and leverage the qualities that make your space unique. Ideas and concepts to change the way you might perceive social media and its function in representing your business.
Presented by: Dan Gomez
Flying Frog Productions: Shadows of Brimstone: New Journeys Ahead!
This fall, players of the hit dungeon-crawl board game Shadows of Brimstone will embark on new expeditions in our most ambitious expansion yet, face new foes, and experience new narratives that will leave lasting impressions on everyone at the table. Join Flying Frog Productions for a preview of our newest upcoming releases as we share what makes Brimstone great, as well as how to take advantage of our worldbuilding to make the Brimstone line really shine at your store.
Presented by: Sarah McGrath
Foam Brain Games: What’s New and Upcoming
An overview of recent releases and a preview of exciting new and upcoming products!
Presented by: Andrew Zorowitz
Free League Publishing: News & Releases
A look at what’s coming from Free League during summer and fall of 2026.
Presented by: Betty Tatum
Fun In Motion Toys: Inspire Your Customers to Collect & Connect Shashibo
We will discuss how to increase your average order value at the register, tips for engaging with your customers, conquering your fear of playing wrong, and “No Such Thing As Too Many.”
Presented by: Ezra Crow
GAMA: T he Tabletop Association: GAMA
come with membership and how to get the most out of them.
Presented by: Julie Yeager
T he Game Board: Building a Network to Grow your Business
Learn to be better together, through alliances, networking and supporting others. Not just in your bringing in tourism, working with community entities surrounding your store.
Presented by: Lynn Potyen
Games and Stuf f: Polishing Rocks: Employee Development and their Unique Contributions
When to create specialist roles in your organization, how to let your employees lead the way, and when to cut folks loose.
Presented by: Paul Alexander Butler
Goodman Games: New OG5E and DCC RPG 2026 will have many exciting new TTRPG releases for 5E and Dungeon Crawl Classics! Join Joseph Goodman to learn more about these titles and how retailers can maximize sales!
Presented by: Joseph Goodman
Hor rible Guild: The Power of Play in Every Detail
its games, shaping them into full sensory experiences; putting the boxes directly in clients’ hands is the most
out. The appeal goes far beyond looking good on a shelf:, from Potion Explosion’s marbles to Spotlight’s
mechanics, these visually striking and deeply tactile games must be handled to be understood.
Presented by: Camilla Muschio, Federico Dossi
Hymgho Premium Gaming Supplies:
Monetizing TTRPGs in your store
Learn about a product line that provides incredible opportunity to monetize your existing customers.
Presented by: Mark Franzen
I’m Boar d Games: Customer Service 101: Back to Basics
We won’t be discussing advanced interpersonal we all forget at times. Come for a refresher of general customer service skills and remember why we wanted
Presented by: Margaret Rasmussen
Incredible Dream: Proven Sellers Behind for 2026
Join Incredible Dream for a retailer-focused update on including how these lines continue to drive discovery, what’s working now, along with partner-only insights into how we’re supporting stores today and planning for 2026.
Presented by: Jane Ho acker
Inside Up Games: Our Plans, Earth, and Retailers
We will review the new Twisted Realms series of titles launching this summer, dive deep into our holiday release Kalypso, and sneak a peek at Earth Express and Behind the Lens in the Earth line for 2027. We are stepping up retailer support: easy access marketing assets, cleaner launch plans, and organized promotional periods. And we want to hear from you about tools that you think would help local game stores sell our games, not just stock them.
Presented by: Patrick Day
Japanime Games: Oshi Push Hidden LinksProducts and Organized Play
We will describe products for the 2nd set of Oshi Push and explain our Organized Play Program to help retailers drive sales.
Presented by: Rex Lee
LRG Games: OverPower’s 2026 Growth Story: How Skybound Expands the Brand
We review how the upcoming Skybound partnership positions OverPower for a major 2026 growth cycle, led by two of Skybound’s strongest fan-facing franchises:
Invincibleand The Walking Dead. The Skybound set is more than a character drop—it’s a sales story built on collectible demand, fan acquisition through top-tier recognizable IP, in-store event potential, and a modern, character-centric ecosystem designed to keep players engaged well beyond the initial shelf debut.
Presented by: Ronald Pozzi, Joseph Gagnepain, John McGonigle
Luma Impor ts: New Releases in 2026
Step into what’s next with Luma Imports’ 2026 New Release Seminar! Featuring six premier vendor partners, each session delivers a curated preview of upcoming launches, evolving product lines, and select early looks at what’s on the horizon. Built with retailers
the trends, tools, and titles shaping the year ahead.
Presented by: Jules Vautour
Luma Impor ts: New Releases in 2026
Step into what’s next with Luma Imports’ 2026 New Release Seminar! Featuring six premier vendor partners, each session delivers a curated preview of upcoming launches, evolving product lines, and select early looks at what’s on the horizon. Built with retailers the trends, tools, and titles shaping the year ahead.
Presented by: Jules Vautour
Mayday Games: Your Protection Partner in Gaming
Join Imperial Publishing, parent company of Mayday Games and Sleeve Kings, for an inside look at one of the industry’s leading game publishers and game accessory makers! In this seminar, we’ll showcase
peek at exciting upcoming releases. Come discover what makes Mayday Games and Imperial Publishing a trusted name in tabletop gaming.
Presented by: Brigit Adams
Millennium Games: T he Second Golden Age of Hobby Gaming — and Why the Store Is the Center of It
An exploration of how hobby game stores are evolving into spaces of connection, community, and belonging. This keynote highlights emerging industry trends publishers, and the hobby gaming ecosystem.
Presented by: Travis Severance
Millennium Games: How to Work a Trade Show Like a Professional Buyer
Most retailers attend trade shows, but few have a system to turn that time into real results. This session provides a practical, easy-to-use framework for
vendor relationships, and capturing ideas that actually get implemented when you get home.
Presented by: Travis Severance
Mindclash Games: Supporting Retailers: The Mindclash Strategy
has taken to its B2B strategy, including it’s Ambassador program, retailer newsletters, how retail pledges are handled, etc.
Presented by: Robert Pratt
Miniature Market: Building a Community Even Online
In the tabletop gaming industry, community is the foundation of every great store, but it doesn’t have to stop at your walls. Learn how to build and nurture an online community that strengthens connection, supports play, and grows alongside your in-store experience.
Presented by: Christina Smith
Mother ship Labs: Don’t Say Casual: Social Gaming grew TCGs by billions of dollars
Social TCG play has transformed the trading card game industry, and it was players leading the charge. Brian David-Marshall looks back at what drove this transformation, what’s next for social play, and how stores can best take advantage of social game play.
Presented by: Brian David-Marshall
T he Op Games: What’s New, Trendy, and Driving Sellthrough
Join The Op Games Sales Team at ACD Expo for a fast-paced session covering what’s new, what’s trending, and what’s driving sell-through in specialty retail. We’ll highlight upcoming releases, proven evergreen titles, promotional opportunities, and key insights to help retailers maximize turns and grow game category sales in 2026.
Presented by: Nick Leslie
Paizo: 2026 – A Year of New Beginnings! Join us, as we go through the releases for the rest of the year and get insights on how these titles work together, and how to best spark your customers’
players who will return to your store over and over again!
Presented by: Cosmo Eisele
Paizo: Supercharge Your Sales as a Paizo Retail Partner!
Make your store the premiere RPG destination by joining Paizo’s upcoming Retail Program! Learn how you can use this program alongside your ACD purchasing to not only have the latest and greatest Paizo releases on your shelf at release, but also get your customers that your store is the best place to go for RPGs in your area!
Presented by: Cosmo Eisele
PANEL: Surviving the Dumpster Fire: Risk Management for FLGS
Running a business in a volatile world means constant risk. Join moderator Brenden and a panel of industry experts to explore practical strategies for identifying, managing, and adapting to risk in our fast-moving industry
Presented by: Brenden Hill (moderator), Christina Smith, Jacob Thull, Paul Alexander Butler
PANEL: Thriving as a Woman in the Game Industry
Women retailers are reshaping what game stores can be. This panel dives into the realities of running a store as a woman and explores how to create spaces where women feel comfortable, represented, and excited to play. Expect real talk, actionable tips, and a lively discussion on building stronger, more inclusive communities.
Presented by: Elizabeth Fox (moderator), Heather Marks, Kimberly Buckmaster, Maud Decombe
T he Pokemon Company International: Under the Hood: A Deep Dive into Play! Pokémon Store Mechanics
Join us as we provide a behind-the-scenes look at attendance reporting, prizing allocations, and eligibility requirements within the Play! Pokémon program. In you are already putting in and maximize the value of our program for both your store and your community.
Presented by: Connor Oltrogge, Zach Rivera
Pro-Play Games: Selling TCG Cards: The In’s and Out’s of IRL and URL
George Machado, an industry pioneer, scaled a under 3 years. As one of the youngest leaders in the space, he drives nationwide events while building and optimizing modern TCG retail across in-store and online channels.
Presented by: George Machado
Retail Services: Retail Support and 2026 Games
Join the PSI team for a seminar dedicated to supporting your store. We’ll walk you through an overview of our business, analyze industry trends, and showcase the great releases coming from our Brand partners. This includes the biggest games that hit the market in the last six months, as well as an exciting highlight of new innovation coming through the rest of 2026. We can’t wait to see you there!
Presnted by: Dan Marshall
Queen Games: W hat’s New for 2026
Come and hear more about Queen Games’ release schedule featuring new games and an outlook to 2026 and beyond.
Presented by: Rajive Gupta
Renegade Game Studios: Creating Moments of Joy
Find out current and upcoming products from Renegade Game Studios that help create moments of joy for your customers! From the fast paced and iconic Avalon Hill game lines to endless replayability of Heroscape and the fanatic love of Dungeon Crawler Carl! Make your store a destination for players who want to share their enjoyment of their favorite games! And you may want to collect a free promo or two at the presentation!
Presented by: Andrew Lupp
Restoration Games: Selling the Shelf: Sales Strategies for Our Games
Get equipped with the tools you need to sell Unmatched, Thunder Road, Return to Dark Tower, and other exciting Restoration titles. Learn the data for what works and what doesn’t to rev up the sales in your store and keep that shelf moving for all types of customers.
Presented by: Josh Willenbrink
Sir Troy’s Toy Kingdom: Talking Toys
A fast-paced look at today’s toy market—covering hot trends, sales and shopper behavior, plus real-world
and an open Q&A. Presented by a leader from one of the nation’s largest toy stores.
Presented by: Heather Marks
Sirius Dice
T he Toy Association: Toy Trends Shaping 2026 + Industry Insights
What are some of the prominent toy trends expected to drive sales in the coming year– and how can you
trends were uncovered through meetings with toy companies of all sizes along with Toy Association commissioned research.
Presented by: Bernadette Boyle
Tycoon Games: Our Grand Plan Revealed Come learn about our new direct to retail program in our seminar where we can show you how you can work directly with us or through one of our distributors. We will also review our new game lines that we have acquired as well as the new releases we have coming up very soon!
Presented by: Andre Kieren
Ultimate Guard: What’s New & What’s Next
An overview of recent releases and upcoming products across MTG accessories, Squaroes, sleeves, and additional product lines. We’ll also highlight retailer initiatives and in-store support.
Presented by: TC Paine, Alex Dzib
Ultra PRO International
University Games: Driving Collectible Sales with Kadults
Hanayama + 3D Crystal Puzzle brands aimed at repeat store visits using the right merchandising and those customers in your stores and the resulting sales optimization strategies with our brands in conjunction with other brands you are selling.
Presented by: Barrett Powers
Upper Deck: 2026 Product Releases
Learn about Upper Deck games and product lines. We will deep dive into all releases for the year so
Organize Play support. We look forward to seeing you there!
Presented by: Jake Davis
UVS Games: Riftbound and UniVersus
We’ll give an overview of upcoming releases from Riftbound and UniVersus as well as provide information on how you can start Organized Play for these great games in your store!
Presented by: Kaitlin Ellis












Step into The Fog and play as a vicious Killer or a cunning Survivor. Based on the smash hit video game. Visit booth 906.























SKU: FGG-SA202
MSRP: $29.95

HNew vistas await when you experience the full Panorama. Work together with your fellow craftspeople to score shared objectives, use personal lightboards to explore new strategies, and add a 5th and 6th player to the workshop. See Sagrada in a whole new light.

Sagrada: Panorama Expansion



New Panorama Shared Objectives require artisans to work with their neighbors to score points together!

1. Andy Welton
2. Chris Gleim
3. Davis Bailey
4. Jared Keul
5. Jensen Trotter
6. Joel Meier
7. Josh Poulin
8. Matt Schaning
9. Mike Hofer
10. Nigel Brooks
11. Paul Hassebrock
12. Pete Marcaurelle
13. Scott King-Johnson
14. Tamara Cook
15. Thomas Durnil
16. Tim Mentuis
17. Travis Simpson
Don’t know your rep? Check the front of your badge!
Thurs,
5:30pm-7:30pm
We know that many of you attend our show every year to catch up with your Sales Rep and get to know them better. To make that easier for you, each Sales Rep is assigned their own table for lunch and dinner on Thursday.
Make sure to claim a spot early as each table only has 7 spots for retailers. If you are lucky enough to get time with your rep at lunch, we ask that you allow other stores to have a chance to sit with them during dinner.
Don’t worry if your table is full before you get there! This room holds centuries of industry knowledge and networking with a publisher or other stores can be just as impactful to your business.

Outside of Exhibition Hall (Level 1)
Thurs, 1pm-15pm
Exhibition Hall (Level 1)
9th Level Games.
ACD Distribution
Adams Media.
AEG
All About Games
Arcane Wonders
Archon Games
Ares Games
The Army Painter.
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B.A. Games
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Barrel Aged Games
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Buried Giant Studios .
Calliope Games
Capstone Games.
Cardboard Alchemy .
Catalyst Game Labs
CGE
Chaosium, Inc.
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Chronicle RPGs
Contention Games
Cubicle 7 Entertainment
Dara Studios
Darrington Press
Dead Alive Games
Devir Games
Devsisters
Dragon Shield
Elestrals
ENHANCE Gaming
Ephyrean Games.
Evil Genius Games.
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Exploding Kittens.
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Grab a seat and dive into Paint & Take, where you have everything you need to bring a miniature to life with your own creativity.
The Army Painter has generously sponsored the paints with the Fantatic Wargamers Paint Set. Featuring unparalleled coverage, intense pigmentation, and smooth application while being incredibly easy to use, Warpaints Fanatic is perfect for painters of all skill levels.
Additionally, Chronicle RPGs has supplied the One Page Rules Brush Set. Includes 8 brushes, hand-picked to give you a combination of 5 reliable Wolf-Bristle brushes for your everyday layering, a Kolinsky Sable detail brush, and 2 Techlon Dry Brushes - everything you need to paint your next army (or their Skirmish Starter Set!). Also includes a care guide and access to tutorials, 3D printable miniatures, and more!












































AUGUST


Cypher Character Rulebook
MCG425 • $49.99
Cypher GM’s Guide
MCG426 • $49.99
Cypher Corebook Slipcase Set
Both books plus a sturdy slipcase
MCG427 • $99.99




SUMMER
Invisible Sun: Indigo Huge boxed set crammed with cool stuff!
MCG421 • $179.00
Vislae’s Companion Folio with primer, character sheets, and more
MCG432 • $23.00

























































RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 15


























Come get your free Promo Booster - Booth #1408!








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Release Date: June 17th









Only one bunny can rule the burrow!




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Release Date: July 30th

















































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Thurs, 7pm-9pm
Hall of Ideas E-H (Level 4)
On your marks... get set... make! Sponsored by MGA Entertainment, unpackage, assemble, and cure an assortment of real car models, where YOU cast some of the parts!
A new diecast collectible has arrived. Introducing CarTuned™, showcasing all genres of Car culture. IT’S HOW WE ROLL! CarTuned™ diecast vehicles are perfect for both play and display. Created for collectors and designed by collectors. CarTuned™ features real rubber tires, metal bodies, and authentic wheel details. With a wide range of colors and styles, there is something for everyone



















































































































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A professional storytelling tool kit for unforgettable RPG antagonists. Flat villains stall campaigns. Great villains drive them.
The Ultimate RPG Villain Backstory Guide gives GMs and players structured tools to create layered, compelling big bads.
5 villain archetype chapters


Step-by-step BBEG design
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Fri, 2pm-4pm
A new kind of trading card game is emerging from the underground.
The debut title in the Mothership Labs catalog, Cataclysm Arcade, fuses strategy, storytelling, and cinematic world-building into one living universe. Where every pack, play, and moment builds the story.
Mothership Labs is led by Brian David-Marshall, longtime Magic: The Gathering producer whose credits include The Witch and The Lighthouse. Together, they
to a new kind of tabletop experience.
The game is playable right out of a pack. In fact, they call each 15-card randomized pack a Booster Deck. Each one contains everything you need to jump in, be a Boss, and start shaping your saga. Their goal is simple: they want to make trading card games more cinematic, more social, and remove the
Each participant will receive an exclusive playmat for the game (while supplies last).































































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Chronicle RPGs
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PickPocket Games
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Queen Games 55-56
R&R Games
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Discovery Deck Enhances The Shashibo Experience.

Each Cube Creates Collect and Connect to Explore Infinite Possibilities. s


New Collaborations and Designs!









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Thank you to all our external partners who







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Miniature painting is growing fast. The Army Painter makes the paint category easy to stock with all-in-one sets built for discovery, gifting, and repeat purchases from tabletop gamers.








•Easy entry points for new painters
•Products that support hobbyists as painting skills grow
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Adams Media............................p.74
AEG ..........................................p.17
All About Games .........................p.4
Arcane Wonders .......................p.29
Ares Games..............................p.95
The Army Painter ......................p.91
B.A. Games ..............................p.77
Bad Cat Media ..........................p.92
Bandai ......................................p.65
Black Oak Workshop ................p.53
Brotherwise Games ..................p.92
Buried Giant Studios.................p.67
Calliope Games ........................p.25
Capstone Games.................p.59,70
Cardboard Alchemy ..................p.38
Catalyst Game Labs .................p.83
CGE ..........................................p.56
Chaosium .................................p.67
Chessex....................................p.79
Chronicle RPGs ........................p.38
Cubicle 7 Entertainment ...........p.88
Devir Games.............................p.65
Devsisters ...............................p.100
Dragon Shield ...........................p.73
Elestrals ....................................p.87
EVORETRO .............................p.32
Exploding Kittens ......................p.76
Fanroll.......................................p.23
Fireside Games ........................p.87
Notes:
Floodgate Games .....................p.48
Flying Frog Productions............p.55
Foam Brain Games ..................p.72
Free League Publishing............p.64
Fun In Motion Toys ...................p.84
GAMA .......................................p.61
Gate Keeper Games & Dice .....p.39
Ghost Galaxy ............................p.63
The Good Game Company ......p.33
Goodman Games .....................p.18
Hasbro Games .........................p.62
Hegemonic Project Games.......p.57
Hit Point Press ..........................p.39
Horrible Guild............................p.91
Hymgho Premium
Gaming Supplies ......................p.69
IELLO .......................................p.66
Incredible Dream Studios .........p.15
Inside Up Games ......................p.71
Japanime Games .....................p.18
Lay Waste Games ....................p.94
Leder Games ............................p.84
Level 99 Games .......................p.46
LRG Games..............................p.34
Lucky Duck Games ..................p.33
Mayday Games ........................p.85
Mindclash Games .....................p.31
Monte Cook Games..................p.63
Mothership Labs .......................p.72
Op Games .........................p.56
Pegasus Spiele
America ...........................p.78 The Pokemon Company International ..............................p.88 PSi Retail Services ...................p.96 Queen Games ............................p.2
Renegade Game Studios ...........p.7
Restoration Games...................p.27
Sirius Dice ................................p.97
Smart Toys and Games ............p.85
Smirk & Dagger Games............p.90
Steve Jackson Games..............p.17
Synapses Games .......................p.1
Thunderworks Games ..............p.62
Tycoon Games .........................p.90
Ultimate Guard .........................p.89
UltraPRO International .............p.73
University Games .....................p.86
Upper Deck...............................p.54
UVS Games..............................p.78
Vallejo Colors............................p.58
Van Ryder Games ....................p.94
Warlord Games ........................p.76
Women in Toys .........................p.11
Wyrd Games.............................p.70





