June 13-14, 2026 - Oshkosh Convention Center
Oshkosh, WI
Come visit your Uncle Atom and play all kinds of fun tabletop wargames! Not a tournament-based event, but an event to learn new games, play fun multiplayer wargames, meet like-minded players, and learn new things.
During this eighth annual event, you’ll be able to play miniatures games and demos, home-brewed rules, narrative games, and more. There’ll be some painting classes, too! And daily door prizes!
The event is held at the newly renovated Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center. There will also be some downtown activities after the game hall closes on Saturday night.
Saturday badge: $18, Sunday badge: $12, Weekend badge: $30 (you get two extra door prize tickets!)
Tickets will be available at the door.
Games run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Sunday
Doors open for ticket purchase at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday
Painting Classes
Painting classes on Saturday, June 13, 2026 with teachers Sam Lenz, Vince Venturella, and Raven Schinke. Limited seats will be available. NOTE: ticket prices DO NOT include entry price to TMX. However, you don’t need to have a ticket to TMX to attend classes. If you just want to attend classes and not play games, then a TMX badge is not required.
Each class is $40 and all money (excepting included service fees) go to the artists.
CLICK HERE to buy tickets for the classed described below!
Saturday June 13, 2026 - 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Basic Battle Damage with Vince Venturella
Wear and Tear! When painting tiny plastic soldiers that engage in war, we want to show a little of that damage and dirt and get our figures more gritty. This class will take you through how to do everything from simple scratches to more complicated chipping and damage. Bring the brushes you like to use - other supplies will be provided.
Saturday June 13, 2026 - 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gravenly Glow - OSL Theory with Raven Schinke
"I thought there was an LED on it!" is something I often hear with my OSL projects. In this class we will explore my theories on color choice, contrast, and setting to enhance the OSL effect on your miniatures. We will apply these theories on a backdrop that can be used to display a miniature. Bring the brushes you like to use - other supplies will be provided.
Saturday June 13, 2026 - 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Bob Ross Backdrop with Sam Lenz
Join Sam and navigate the ways of the painted backdrop. Students will follow along and learn, step-by-step, how to paint a distant mountain. Aside from brushes, materials will be provided. Students should bring their favored brushes as well as a flat brush within a reasonable size. The space occupied by the painting will be 2.5×4 inches.
Saturday June 13, 2026 - 3:30 p.m.
Achieving Smooth Blends with Vince Venturella
In this class, we will take you through why acrylic paint is so bad at blending, why you have so much trouble with it, and how to blend much more easily become a blending master in just a few hours. Bring the brushes you like to use - other supplies will be provided.
Saturday June 13, 2026 - 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Eye-Catching Miniature Photography with Raven Schinke
Tired of working hard on your miniature only for the photos you post to show it in a bad light? Photography doesn't have to be that difficult or require expensive equipment. In this class we'll explore the basics needed for capturing eye-catching photographs, from lighting and setting to editing. Bring your favorite miniature (standard space marine or smaller) and let's snap some pics!
Saturday June 13, 2026 - 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Of Fine Edges and Smooth Blends with Sam Lenz
Join Sam and learn brush techniques related to fine edges and smooth blending. Models and paint will be provided but students should bring their own favored brushes.
EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
Event Title: BattleTech: Mech Battle Arena
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Game System: Battletech Alpha Strike
Description: This is an arena death match game where up to six players will pilot an UrbanMech in a race to five kills. There are various power ups that can be collected throughout the arena to give each pilot an edge over the competition.
Gamemaster: Colin Plach and Eric Wendt
Event Title: BLKOUT Demos
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Game System: BLKOUT
Description: Learn to play the game BLKOUT, a near future sci-fi military tactics war game. Learn the basics and some advanced tips and tricks, and face off against your opponent in a full match-up.
Gamemaster: Georg
Event Title: Gaslands Demo
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Game System: Gaslands
Description: Pick a driver, pick a car, maybe win? Definitely have fun!
Gamemaster: Drew F.
Event Title: County Road Z Demo 1
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Game System: County Road Z
Description: The solo/co-op miniatures game of rural survival in the zombie apocalypse. Four survivors head into a small town to scavenge for supplies. Miniatures, dice, and characters supplied, learn to play from the author.
Gamemaster: Jordan Heckman
Event Title: BLKOUT Demos
When: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Game System: BLKOUT
Description: Learn to play the game BLKOUT, a near future sci-fi military tactics war game. Learn the basics and some advanced tips and tricks, and face off against your opponent in a full match-up.
Gamemaster: Georg
Event Title: Dropfleet Commander - Learn to Play
When: Saturday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Game System: Dropfleet Commander
Description: The Battle for Earth has become a stalemate. The Scourge still control most of the Earth while the Triumvirate collapses and a new threat of the Bioficers emerges. Will you come to aid humanity or are you a neuroparasitic being just trying to survive? Perhaps you just want a good fight. Welcome to Dropfleet Commander players new and old! This will teach the basics for the game for the latest version. Each session will support 4 players.
Gamemaster: Jesse Daniel
Event Title: County Road Z Demo 2
When: Saturday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Game System: County Road Z
Description: The solo/co-op miniatures game of rural survival in the zombie apocalypse. Four survivors head into a small town to scavenge for supplies. Miniatures, dice, and characters supplied, learn to play from the author.
Gamemaster: Jordan Heckman
Event Title: BattleTech: Mech Battle Arena
When: Saturday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Game System: Battletech Alpha Strike
Description: This is an arena death match game where up to six players will pilot an UrbanMech in a race to five kills. There are various power ups that can be collected throughout the arena to give each pilot an edge over the competition.
Gamemaster: Colin Plach and Eric Wendt
Event Title: BLKOUT Demos
When: Saturday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Game System: BLKOUT
Description: Learn to play the game BLKOUT, a near future sci-fi military tactics war game. Learn the basics and some advanced tips and tricks, and face off against your opponent in a full match-up.
Gamemaster: Georg
Event Title: County Road Z Demo 3
When: Saturday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Game System: County Road Z
Description: The solo/co-op miniatures game of rural survival in the zombie apocalypse. Four survivors head into a small town to scavenge for supplies. Miniatures, dice, and characters supplied, learn to play from the author.
Gamemaster: Jordan Heckman
Event Title: BLKOUT Demos
When: Saturday, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Game System: BLKOUT
Description: Learn to play the game BLKOUT, a near future sci-fi military tactics war game. Learn the basics and some advanced tips and tricks, and face off against your opponent in a full match-up.
Gamemaster: Georg
Event Title: Dropfleet Commander - Learn to Play
When: Saturday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Game System: Dropfleet Commander
Description: The Battle for Earth has become a stalemate. The Scourge still control most of the Earth while the Triumvirate collapses and a new threat of the Bioficers emerges. Will you come to aid humanity or are you a neuroparasitic being just trying to survive? Perhaps you just want a good fight. Welcome to Dropfleet Commander players new and old! This will teach the basics for the game for the latest version. Each session will support 4 players.
Gamemaster: Jesse Daniel
Event Title: BLKOUT Demos
When: Saturday, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Game System: BLKOUT
Description: Learn to play the game BLKOUT, a near future sci-fi military tactics war game. Learn the basics and some advanced tips and tricks, and face off against your opponent in a full match-up.
Gamemaster: Georg
Event Title: BattleTech: Mech Battle Arena
When: Saturday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Game System: Battletech Alpha Strike
Description: This is an arena death match game where up to six players will pilot an UrbanMech in a race to five kills. There are various power ups that can be collected throughout the arena to give each pilot an edge over the competition.
Gamemaster: Colin Plach and Eric Wendt
Event Title: BLKOUT Demos
When: Saturday, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Game System: BLKOUT
Description: Learn to play the game BLKOUT, a near future sci-fi military tactics war game. Learn the basics and some advanced tips and tricks, and face off against your opponent in a full match-up.
Gamemaster: Georg
Event Title: County Road Z Demo 4
When: Saturday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Game System: County Road Z
Description: The solo/co-op miniatures game of rural survival in the zombie apocalypse. Four survivors head into a small town to scavenge for supplies. Miniatures, dice, and characters supplied, learn to play from the author.
Gamemaster: Jordan Heckman
Event Title: Learn to Play Snarling Badger’s New Game
When: Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Game System: [SECRET]
Description: Learn how to play our new solo and co-op game! More information will be released after AdeptiCon in late March 2026.
Gamemaster: Vince V.
Event Title: County Road Z Demo 5
When: Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Game System: County Road Z
Description: The solo/co-op miniatures game of rural survival in the zombie apocalypse. Four survivors head into a small town to scavenge for supplies. Miniatures, dice, and characters supplied, learn to play from the author.
Gamemaster: Jordan Heckman
Event Title: BattleTech: Mech Battle Arena
When: Saturday, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Game System: Battletech Alpha Strike
Description: This is an arena death match game where up to six players will pilot an UrbanMech in a race to five kills. There are various power ups that can be collected throughout the arena to give each pilot an edge over the competition.
Gamemaster: Colin Plach and Eric Wendt
SUNDAY
Event Title: Pirates of the Infinite Isles Playtest 1
When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Game System: Pirates of the Infinite Isles Beta
Description: Fantasy skirmish battles in the age of sail! Orc sailors and elven musketeers race to the undiscovered lands to claim all the riches and resources they can carry. This playtest supports co-op or solo PvE or one on one PvP pirate battles. Characters, miniatures, dice, and instruction provided. Feedback will be welcomed and possibly used in the development process as the game advances to its final form.
Gamemaster: Jordan Heckman
Event Title: BLKOUT Demos
When: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Game System: BLKOUT
Description: Learn to play the game BLKOUT, a near future sci-fi military tactics war game. Learn the basics and some advanced tips and tricks, and face off against your opponent in a full match-up.
Gamemaster: Georg
Event Title: BattleTech: Mech Battle Arena
When: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Game System: Battletech Alpha Strike
Description: This is an arena death match game where up to six players will pilot an UrbanMech in a race to five kills. There are various power ups that can be collected throughout the arena to give each pilot an edge over the competition.
Gamemaster: Colin Plach and Eric Wendt
Event Title: BLKOUT Demos
When: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Game System: BLKOUT
Description: Learn to play the game BLKOUT, a near future sci-fi military tactics war game. Learn the basics and some advanced tips and tricks, and face off against your opponent in a full match-up.
Gamemaster: Georg
Event Title: Learn to Play Snarling Badger’s New Game
When: Sunday, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Game System: [SECRET]
Description: Learn how to play our new solo and co-op game! More information will be released after AdeptiCon in late March 2026.
Gamemaster: Vince V.
Event Title: Pirates of the Infinite Isles Playtest 2
When: Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Game System: Pirates of the Infinite Isles Beta
Description: Fantasy skirmish battles in the age of sail! Orc sailors and elven musketeers race to the undiscovered lands to claim all the riches and resources they can carry. This playtest supports co-op or solo PvE or one on one PvP pirate battles. Characters, miniatures, dice, and instruction provided. Feedback will be welcomed and possibly used in the development process as the game advances to its final form.
Gamemaster: Jordan Heckman
Event Title: BLKOUT Demos
When: Sunday, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Game System: BLKOUT
Description: Learn to play the game BLKOUT, a near future sci-fi military tactics war game. Learn the basics and some advanced tips and tricks, and face off against your opponent in a full match-up.
Gamemaster: Georg
Event Title: BattleTech: Mech Battle Arena
When: Sunday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Game System: Battletech Alpha Strike
Description: This is an arena death match game where up to six players will pilot an UrbanMech in a race to five kills. There are various power ups that can be collected throughout the arena to give each pilot an edge over the competition.
Gamemaster: Colin Plach and Eric Wendt
Event Title: BLKOUT Demos
When: Sunday, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Game System: BLKOUT
Description: Learn to play the game BLKOUT, a near future sci-fi military tactics war game. Learn the basics and some advanced tips and tricks, and face off against your opponent in a full match-up.
Gamemaster: Georg
GAMEMASTER SIGN-UP
This event is known as an ‘expo’ because there aren’t any tournaments. We’re looking for people to run tabletop wargaming demos, fun multiplayer events, ‘homebuilt’ rules systems, playtests, and things of that nature. If you run an event or events for at least six hours, your weekend badge fee will be waived. Table space will be 60 inches by six feet.
Please fill out the form below with your event (if you’d like to run multiple events, please fill out a separate form for each) and if you have any questions, please let me know via email at atom@tabletopminions.org and I’ll get you sorted.
Housing - NOW LIVE
There is a discounted hotel block available at the Oshkosh Waterfront Marriott Hotel (across the skywalk from the convention center) for $150.00 per night. Book your group rate for Tabletop Minions Expo here - last day to book with the group rate is May 12, 2026. Also, there are bathrooms are IN your room, not down the hall like in the years past. So that’s nice.
Vendors
One Page Rules
Creators of the Grimdark Future and Age of Fantasy lines of miniature wargames. Also producers of thousands of STL miniatures for any game.
Snarling Badger Studios
Makers of fun miniature-agnostic wargames like Reign in Hell, Space Station Zero, MAJESTIC 13, Deth Wizards, Reign in Iron, and others.
To vendors:
We’re accepting vendors for the event. Right up front: this event is pretty small and intimate, and we really only want vendors who are game manufacturers, publishers, and designers or vendors who make products for tabletop wargaming (terrain, models, templates, accessories, etc.) as well. A single six-foot table is $50 for the weekend and includes two vendor badges. Please email me at atom@tabletopminions.org if you’re interested or have questions.
LOCATION & CONTACT
The event will be held at the Oshkosh Marriott Waterfront Convention Center, 2 N. Main Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901. Check it out here on Google Maps.
If you’ve got questions, please feel free to contact your Uncle Atom at atom@tabletopminions.org and I’ll get you sorted.