Program
Ropecon is filled with varied program! A chance to discover a new favorite game, learn a skill in a workshop and delve deep in one of the lecture topics.
How to enroll to games
Games use different registration methods; some games use the Konsti tool, while others require registration at the Ropelarp desk or the Games Desk. Not all games require registration; for some, you can simply show up and join in. The programme guide contains information on how to register for each activity. This information can be found separately for each programme item in the tags at the bottom of the listing.
Talks: Lectures and Panel Discussions
Ropecon offers a wide range of talks, including lectures and panel discussions. These sessions are often presented by people sharing their own areas of interest and expertise, whether from a professional or a hobbyist perspective. Topics range from serious and thought-provoking to humorous and delightfully absurd, so be sure to browse the programme descriptions for subjects that interest you.
Almost all talks are beginner-friendly, and you are welcome to attend without any prior knowledge of the topic. No advance registration is required for the talk programme, but admission is limited to the seating capacity of each room.
Workshops
Ropecon’s workshops offer an opportunity to learn new skills, try out different activities, and explore the many facets of the hobby together with other participants. Workshops are hands-on, encouraging participants to learn by doing, exchange ideas, and discover new perspectives in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Topics range from role-playing games and miniatures to many other aspects of tabletop gaming and creative hobbies.
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Ropecon offers a huge selection of role-playing games. If role-playing is completely new to you, you can try it out in beginner-friendly games. You can immerse yourself in exciting adventures for a few hours, and experienced game masters are happy to help first-time players get started.
Many beginner-friendly games feature pre-made characters or very simple character creation, so you can start playing as quickly as possible. The rules are also often quite simple, so first-timers don’t need to worry about the game being too complicated. Many role-playing games require advance registration through registration system called Konsti, but some beginner-friendly games are organized so that anyone interested in playing can arrive at any time.
Registration for tabletop role-playing games takes place through the Konsti tool. Instructions for using Konsti can be found here.
During the event, visitors and game masters are served by the Ropelarp Desk in Hall 3.
Larps
If you would rather step into a character’s shoes than roll dice, larps offer the chance to immerse yourself in another person’s role for a while. In larps, players portray characters using their bodies, while tabletop role-playing games are played through conversation around a gaming table. Ask the Ropelarp desk in Hall 3 for more information about beginner-friendly games.
Experience Point
Ropecon’s Experience Point offers a low-threshold opportunity to play, try out, and discover new games. The Experience Point features a variety of guided and beginner-friendly gaming sessions for many different tastes, which you can join either on your own or with a larger group. The Experience Point’s game helpers can also give you tips on finding suitable games and teach you the rules and basics of playing if necessary.
The Experience Point is an excellent place to discover new games, practice playing, and find gaming companions at Ropecon. For first-time visitors, it is the perfect place to get started and experience the joy of gaming!
The Experience Point info desk can be found in Hall 5, next to the Games Desk.
Board Games, Card Games and Miniature Games
Tabletop role-playing games and larps are not the only things to play at Ropecon; the event also offers plenty of opportunities to play board games and card games. For example, the Finnish Board Game Society’s game library allows visitors to borrow a wide variety of games. In addition to the games themselves, the Board game Library in Hall 4 also provides advice and recommendations for finding a game that suits you.
The Board Game Society’s collection includes a huge selection of different games, so there is sure to be something suitable regardless of age or group size.
At Ropecon, you can also explore the world of miniature gaming and try out different games in guided play sessions. Miniature games combine strategy, tactics, and impressive gaming tables where small-scale figures charge into battles and adventures. No prior experience is needed, as the game masters will help you get started and introduce the basics of the games.
A key part of miniature wargaming also involves building and painting your own miniatures. You can try this at Ropecon’s miniature painting station and in the workshops held alongside it. Inspiration for your own masterpiece can be found in the miniature exhibition area, where competitions and displays showcase increasingly impressive works of miniature art.
Gaming opportunities also often appear spontaneously at Ropecon. If you see a game session that interests you, it is worth asking whether you can join the next round.
Other Programme: Shows, Workshops, and Boffering
Ropecon also features a variety of demonstrations and physical activities, including historical fencing and dance programmes. Dance workshops are open to everyone without advance registration from the very beginning of the event, culminating in a Saturday evening ball where participants can enjoy the dances they have learned during the workshops. Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of previous dance experience. Various martial arts clubs also showcase their activities. Some demonstrations require advance registration through Konsti, so please read the programme descriptions carefully.
Ropecon also offers an exciting selection of live entertainment, including musical performances, stand-up comedy, and professional wrestling. These events generally do not require registration. You can find the show programme in Rooms 102, the Experience Hall, and the Spectacle Hall.
Boffer combat offers energetic and engaging activities where safe foam weapon fighting combines physical activity, friendly competition, and shared fun. Ropecon’s boffer combat programme includes activities for both newcomers and experienced participants, making it easy to join in and try different games, drills, and combat formats. The focus is on good sportsmanship, safety, and enjoying the experience together.