Las Cruces Game Convention 2026
Overview
Get ready for the ultimate gaming experience at the Las Cruces Game Convention 2026!
Returning for its 8th year, this annual event brings together gamers, developers, artists, and fans for a weekend day filled with excitement. Explore retro and modern gaming, compete in epic tournaments, and check out exclusive game demos from local game devs. Whether you’re into console classics, PC titles, or cosplay, there’s something for everyone.
Meet special guests, and connect with vendors and creators from across the region. Hosted in the heart of Las Cruces, this is your chance to celebrate the love of games with a passionate and welcoming community. Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and get ready to play, learn, and level up. The Las Cruces Game Convention 2026 is the adventure you’ve been waiting for!
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Highlights
- 8 hours
- under 14 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 9:30 AM
Refund Policy
Location
Student Accessibility Resource Center
2800 Sonoma Ranch Boulevard
Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Opening Ceremonies
? Opening Ceremonies – Level Up: The Adventure Begins! ? Time: 10:00 AM ? Main Stage – Student Resource Center, DACC Welcome to Las Cruces Game Convention 2026 – where New Mexico’s gaming community powers up for another epic quest! Join us as we kick off the day with Opening Ceremonies filled with energy, surprises, and community spirit. Expect: A warm welcome from organizers and special guests A salute to our service members & public safety heroes Announcements of key times for contests, panels, and game zones Whether you’re a seasoned gamer, an indie dev, a cosplay wizard, or a first-time con-goer, this celebration sets the tone for a day of fun, fandom, and friendship. Let the games begin!
? Ramen Eating Contest ?
Think you can handle the heat? Test your skills (and your stomach) in the Ramen Eating Contest at the Las Cruces Game Convention! Competitors will face off in 3 intense rounds—each one with a steaming cup of ramen waiting to be devoured. At the end, there will be 1 champion slurper who earns ultimate bragging rights and the title of Las Cruces Game Con Ramen Warrior. Do you have what it takes? ?
? Demonstration by Maximum Martial Arts ?
Get ready for high energy, skill, and discipline as Maximum Martial Arts takes the stage at Las Cruces Game Convention 2026! This live demonstration will showcase powerful techniques, precise movements, and the spirit of martial arts in action. From dynamic forms to striking displays of strength and focus, this performance is a must-see for fans of action, culture, and self-discipline. Whether you’re a martial arts enthusiast or just curious to see the art in motion, you won’t want to miss it! Come experience the excitement, respect, and power of martial arts. Maximum style!
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