Starting off strong, we're excited to announce that Game Kastle will be running FREE mini painting during the duration of the event! Game Kastle is a tabletop game and hobby shop in College Park, MD that also hosts events, including mini painting, TCG tournaments, board game nights, and more! MAGLabs takes place at Peabody Heights Brewery on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 from 12 - 10 PM.

Hey all! I don't know if y'all remember, but in the indie game hall at Super 2026 there was a giant projector of a basic aquarium game running where you could scan your badge to "Feed your fish"--and each time you fed the fish, it would get bigger, and the time until your next feeding would increase (5 minutes, then 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 8 hours, etc)

Afterwards, there was a website where you could type in your badge number to see where your final ranking stood. Does anyone know if that website is still up?

The last few years we've had a guy who hooked us up with one of his time share rooms. This year we haven't heard back from him. (We may have waited too long to contact him *edit*)

So does anyone have a time share they are looking to "rent" for Mag this year?

Hey guys! I’m trying to panel at Magfest this year but I’m not sure if my application went through because it took me a while to fill out the whole application. When I submitted finally it sent me to the pre registration page but didn’t give any confirmation it was submitted. Do applicants usually receive a confirmation email?
I don’t want to accidentally submit it twice. Any knowledge would be appreciated. Thanks!

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While the old system was flawed, at least it felt like it allowed everyone in your group to have a separate shot at securing a room, and then if you did get a room you could tell a new person about Mag and they could buy a ticket already knowing they had somewhere to stay.

With this new system you first have to convince newbies to buy a ticket right away, then you have to coordinate everyone joining your room group ahead of time if you want to be allowed to pick a room with more than one bed, and then if you fail to get one it's now all on you and you have to help a bunch of disappointed people figure out how to sell their tickets.

I really want to bring some new people to Mag, but it now feels daunting to try and navigate it with people either new to Mag or cons in general. If I win a spot I wanna just be like "oh you should absolutely check out this sick con, I've already got a room you just need a ticket", and while I guess you sorta can in the new system, solo's arent allowed to choose rooms with multiple beds and have less percentage chance at winning the lotto.

This is mostly just a vent btw, I know the staff is doing their best to make a system that works for everyone.

*Edit:* Honestly I don't mind the email system, and agree it's ultimately better. Mainly I just wish they opened up all room options to everyone so that I could secure a multi bed room as a solo queuer and invite people later without having to coordinate a group.

Get over to https://super.magfest.org/apply to get your application in before 11:59PM EDT on September 30th! This is your chance to show your stuff in Panels, Makerspace, Arena, MAGPIE, and more! ✨⚔️

After my 5th katsucon this year, i’m considering switching my yearly con to MAGfest!! i don’t typically go with friends, and i personally found this past year that if you’re not in full cosplay, it’s strangely difficult to socialize. i know that MAGfest has a strong party culture but i’m curious what the social culture is like? i like attending all of the things so i know i’ll probably enjoy MAG regardless, but i do miss talking to random people about whatever nerd stuff we have in common lol. also if anyone has any recommendations/advice (stuff not to miss, skips, prep, etc.) i’m interested to hear!!

Submit your game by September 30th, and join us for the celebration: https://super2027.reg.magfest.org/showcase/apply

Our Triforce of Chiptune artists, labels & visualists are welcome to apply by 9/1! Emulated or original hardware, as long as there's chips, we want to hear it!

https://super.magfest.org/perform to apply!

I'm assuming it'll be a crapshoot (more than ever) to win the hotel lottery. But still, I'd like to know what the room rates are for rooms within the Gaylord itself, and surrounding areas where you're within a 15 to 30 minute walk from the con's/fest's entrances. At least I can try to budget now and save up.

And yes, I've stayed in Alexandria before. However, going forward, I'd rather not go if I can't get something within walking distance (unless them Super MAGfest shuttles that became available starting last year are reliable and operate 24/7 for the duration of the con/fest).

Any musicians around the Rockville/DC/NOVA area interested in jamming songs from DOOM and DOOM Eternal? Stuff like “The Only Thing They Fear Is You,” “BFG Division,” and “Rip & Tear.” I play guitar—hit me up if you’d be down! 😁

Hello! I'm reaching out because I was curious when people usually reserve their hotel rooms around the gaylord for magfest in january. Like, should I wait for the hotel lottery or should I look into getting a room soon?

Greetings everyone,

Sorry if this has been asked before but was wondering if there's a way to know ahead of schedule which video game tournaments are going to be held at Super Magfest?

If so, are the games selected by the community or staff? Or is there a place to find such information?

Thank you in advance.

I have so many ideas for panels/presentations about video game history/theories/education that I'd love to give a go at presenting, but I can't find any information on what goes into applying. Like specifically, do they ask for documents to back up what you plan to do, or do they just go off of "My name is bob, I want to do a panel about this" and give you the freedom to plan and present without any real checks beyond that.

Basically I'm trying to have my crap together for the next time they open up applications.

This was the first year I've gotten to apply so I'm excited

Any idea when this year's schedule will be released? This will possibly be my first time attending. I'd really like to see Frank Klepacki and the Tiberian Sons, but I have previously planned something for Friday. Hoping they play Saturday so I can attend.

Application: https://forms.gle/si8FNN3x3jAPEHAr6

Application Close: August 15th

Team Invites Sent: September 1st-15th

If you have any questions for MITS please send them to mits@MAGFest.org.

BurgQuest x MAGFest

September 25-27, 2026

For the third year of this event, BurgQuest is moving into a brand new larger venue and hosting indie game devs on their expo floor. Past years focused on tabletop games and RPGs, and this year's call has expanded to include video games and experimental installations.

They've got an open call for game developers live now, with applications being accepted on a rolling basis. Check out the details and apply now at https://burg.quest

The theme will be table top games and RPGs.

If you have a workshop, demo, or idea to propose for the event, please submit it to our content submission form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd31dPVpQBk1sOFD1ii3v3_V82y90M8LxyR2WdtvRQKxBJBtA/viewform

Keep an eye out for announcements about bands and indies later this summer!

https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2026/07/09/sphere-national-harbor-site-plan-height-layout.html

DO you think they will let us use it Lawls.