Gaming & Esports
12:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F - (Game Room)
Ripley Says
With Ripley Says, you have 45 minutes to paint a miniature, but you have to do it as “Ripley Says.” You may have to stand up, or use only green, or paint the figure of the person to your left. There's no telling what Ripley might say! Ripley Says happens at these times: Friday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; Saturday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; and Sunday 1 PM. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
I've Had It! Stuff We Never Want to See Again
Panelists have had it with these pop-culture tropes and concepts that writers and filmmakers use over and over again. What are we just tired of seeing and what do we want to see more of?
Moderator: Trey Nester
Panelists: C.C. Caldwell, d0gm3at_cos, The Alice of Hearts, Trey Nester
1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F - (Game Room)
Minis Paint and Take
Take a seat, grab a blank miniature figure and brush, and begin painting. You can take your mini home with you for free! Please, limit one mini/person. Miniatures sponsored by Game HQ. (3 hours)
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F - (Game Room)
Ripley Says
With Ripley Says, you have 45 minutes to paint a miniature, but you have to do it as “Ripley Says.” You may have to stand up, or use only green, or paint the figure of the person to your left. There's no telling what Ripley might say! Ripley Says happens at these times: Friday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; Saturday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; and Sunday 1 PM. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Tribble Trouble and Blowing Bubbles
Come play dodgeball with Furry Fluffy Tribbles in a wonderful spacey bubble filled room! We have put a gentle spin on an old game so as not to remind us of the BAWANG of the red rubber balls we used as kids. Come one, come all and LET’S PLAY!
Moderator: Madison
3:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Memory Banks Full: The Wildest Sketch Challenge
Think you can draw your favorite characters from memory? Local artists are up for the challenge as they quickly sketch audience-suggested characters -- without any reference materials! Expect hilarious twists and unexpected results as the moderator throws in their own wacky flare to the suggestions. Join us for some creative chaos and see how well your favorite characters can be reimagined (or completely made up) on the spot! It's an interactive, fun-filled sketch session you won't want to miss.
Moderator: Liz Campbell
Panelists: Alexandra Brodt Illustration, Liz Campbell, Mai Van, Mike Kennedy, Paige Grigg
3:00 PM | Location: University B
Making Castlevania, Masters of the Universe & More with Powerhouse Animation
From the gothic grit of Castlevania to the cosmic battles of Masters of the Universe: Revelation, learn how this Texas-based studio brings iconic stories to life through stunning 2D animation. Panelists will share insights on creative direction, storyboarding, voice integration, and what it takes to collaborate on some of the most beloved animated shows in pop culture. Whether you're an aspiring artist or an animation superfan, this is your front-row seat to the creative engine behind the scenes.
Moderator: Kayla Lakey - Senior IT Manager at Powerhouse Animation Studios
Panelists: David Howe, Kayla Lakey - Senior IT Manager at Powerhouse Animation Studios, Patrick Stannard, Veronica Brodsky
4:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
How to Write Non-Human Protagonists
What challenges arise when writing characters who are not human? Panelists explore how to write compelling protagonists who are aliens, robots, or other non-human entities.
Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan
Panelists: A. Lee Martinez, David Carrico, Max Griffin, Phillip Drayer Duncan, Rhonda Eudaly
4:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F - (Game Room)
Ripley Says
With Ripley Says, you have 45 minutes to paint a miniature, but you have to do it as “Ripley Says.” You may have to stand up, or use only green, or paint the figure of the person to your left. There's no telling what Ripley might say! Ripley Says happens at these times: Friday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; Saturday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; and Sunday 1 PM. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
7:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Restaurant/Lounge Area North Park Grille
Red Dirt DnD presents Drinks and Dragons
Join a live game of D&D in a big way. Play the part of brave adventurers as Red Dirt Dnd become evil creatures try to stop you. This improvised event will be full of laughs and unexpected twists and turns that you won't want to miss.
Moderator: Mark Coughran
Panelists: Connor Shenold, Mark Coughran, Michael Cross
8:00 PM | Location: Boomer B 18+
Degen Mad Libs (18+)
In this NOUN, we'll VERB with the audience. Help us with nouns, verbs, adjectives, places, pronouns, and more in this spicy and comedic version of the classic game.
Moderator: Quin
Panelists: Brian Russell, Jessica Kenney, Quin
8:00 PM | Location: Boomer A 18+
This Ain't a Family Show (18+)
Loosely based on the game show Family Feud, "This Ain't a Family Show" is a game where we will pick two teams consisting of 5 contestants each to go head-to-head in a lewd-themed guessing game. Games like "I can't believe it's not Hentai," where we show 5 seconds of a clip and the teams have to guess if the scene is from an ecchi or hentai, or our version of "dirty minds." where the teams must resist answering the question with obviously dirty answer.
Moderator: Black Nerd Rises
Panelists: Black Nerd Rises
10:00 PM | Location: Boomer B 18+
Show Me Your Doodle (18+)
Get ready for some naughty art in this 18+ panel! Watch as talented artists take wild and sultry character-pairing suggestions from the audience and turn them into NSFW masterpieces right before your eyes. From steamy fanfic fuel to taboo crossovers, nothing's off-limits -- except maybe modesty. Join us for a night of seductive sketches and tantalizing creativity in a fun, no-holds-barred atmosphere!
Moderator: What’s Up Fandom Podcast
Panelists: Buck Berlin, Jacob Blackmon, Mike Kennedy, Ogawa Burukku, What’s Up Fandom Podcast
10:00 AM | Location: Sooner B
Lightsaber Training with JediOKC
The Force is strong with this one! Join the Jedi Masters of JediOKC for an exciting lightsaber training session. Young Padawans will learn basic lightsaber moves, practice their Jedi reflexes, and discover the ways of the Force—all in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. No prior Jedi experience required. May the Force be with you!
Moderator: JediOKC
Panelists: JediOKC
11:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma F
Speed Painting Competition: First Round
In our Speed Paint Competition, competitors have 45 minutes to complete a figure provided. How detailed can you get? Winners can move on to further competition with prizes awarded in the final round. Times are 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, and the 5 PM Final Round on Saturday. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
12:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F
Ripley Says
With Ripley Says, you have 45 minutes to paint a miniature, but you have to do it as “Ripley Says.” You may have to stand up, or use only green, or paint the figure of the person to your left. There's no telling what Ripley might say! Ripley Says happens at these times: Friday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; Saturday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; and Sunday 1 PM. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F
Speed Painting Competition: Second Round
In our Speed Paint Competition, competitors have 45 minutes to complete a figure provided. How detailed can you get? Winners can move on to further competition with prizes awarded in the final round. Times are 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, and the 5 PM Final Round on Saturday. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Red Dirt DnD Live Dungeons & Dragons Trivia
Join the cast of Red Dirt DnD for a lively, laugh-filled trivia showdown that tests your knowledge of all things Dungeons & Dragons! From obscure monsters and legendary spells to campaign lore and pop culture appearances, this live game will challenge even the most seasoned adventurers. Bring your party, roll for initiative, and prove your D&D mastery!
Moderator: Red Dirt DND
Panelists: Michael Cross, Red Dirt DND
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Lightsaber Training with JediOKC
The Force is strong with this one! Join the Jedi Masters of JediOKC for an exciting lightsaber training session. Young Padawans will learn basic lightsaber moves, practice their Jedi reflexes, and discover the ways of the Force—all in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. No prior Jedi experience required. May the Force be with you!
Moderator: JediOKC
Panelists: JediOKC
2:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
Humanity, F*ck Yeah!
In the vastness of the cosmos, humans might seem small, but we've got something no alien race can match: pure, unrelenting grit. This panel dives into the Humanity, F*ck Yeah!* (HFY) genre, where we're the underdogs who rise to the occasion, outsmarting or outlasting advanced civilizations. From clever survival tactics to showing our superiority in unexpected ways, discover why HFY stories celebrate humanity's surprising strength in the face of cosmic challenges.
Moderator: Cap’n Ed
Panelists: A.C. Smart, Cap’n Ed, David Rike, Gypsy Jess, Rhonda Eudaly
2:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Tribble Trouble and Blowing Bubbles
Come play dodgeball with Furry Fluffy Tribbles in a wonderful spacey bubble filled room! We have put a gentle spin on an old game so as not to remind us of the BAWANG of the red rubber balls we used as kids. Come one, come all and LET’S PLAY!
Moderator: Elaina Hamilton
Panelists: Elaina Hamilton, Nicholas H.
2:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F
Ripley Says
With Ripley Says, you have 45 minutes to paint a miniature, but you have to do it as “Ripley Says.” You may have to stand up, or use only green, or paint the figure of the person to your left. There's no telling what Ripley might say! Ripley Says happens at these times: Friday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; Saturday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; and Sunday 1 PM. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
3:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma G
Superfight: Who's the Ultimate Champion?
Ready for an epic showdown? Watch panelists battle it out in the ultimate test of imagination and persuasion in Superfight! Each panelist is given a randomly chosen character and a bizarre attribute, then must argue their case on why their fighter is the true champion. From superheroes with ridiculous powers to mythical creatures with surprising skills, it's a hilarious clash of strengths, wit, and creativity. The best part? The audience gets to decide who emerges victorious! Get ready for laughs, debates, and plenty of wild scenarios.
Moderator: Phillip Drayer Duncan
Panelists: Caleb Masters, Da Juggernaut, Joshua Trope, Phillip Drayer Duncan, TKM Cosplay
3:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F
Speed Painting Competition: Third Round
In our Speed Paint Competition, competitors have 45 minutes to complete a figure provided. How detailed can you get? Winners can move on to further competition with prizes awarded in the final round. Times are 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, and the 5 PM Final Round on Saturday. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
4:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F
Ripley Says
With Ripley Says, you have 45 minutes to paint a miniature, but you have to do it as “Ripley Says.” You may have to stand up, or use only green, or paint the figure of the person to your left. There's no telling what Ripley might say! Ripley Says happens at these times: Friday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; Saturday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; and Sunday 1 PM. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Brian Russell
Panelists: Brian Russell
5:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F
Speed Painting Competition: Final Round
In our Speed Paint Competition, competitors have 45 minutes to complete a figure provided. How detailed can you get? Winners can move on to further competition with prizes awarded in the final round. Times are 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, and the 5 PM Final Round on Saturday. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Brian Russell
Panelists: Brian Russell
6:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F
D&D Epic Muster
D&D Epic muster.
Moderator: No Moderator
7:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F
D&D Epic
Dive into this incredible multi-table adventure D&D Adventurers League Epic "Last Orders at The Yawning Portal."
Moderator: No Moderator
7:00 PM | Location: Sooner A & Sooner B
Dresden Files LARP: Dark & Stormy Night on the Titanic
It began with elegance and ended in legend. But what the history books don’t say … is that something else went down with the ship. Will you uncover the truth before the cold takes you too?
Moderator: No Moderator
8:00 PM | Location: Boomer B 18+
Smut Roulette: The Wheel of Naughty Tropes (18+)
Spin the wheel and let fate decide your filth! This interactive storytelling game challenges panelists and audience members to create ridiculous, on-the-spot smut scenes based on randomly selected fanfiction tropes, kinks, and wild premises. How bad can it get? (Answer: very.)
Moderator: Black Nerd Rises
Panelists: Aaron Bossig, Black Nerd Rises, Dr Paisley, L.L.Killjoy
9:00 PM | Location: University B
Rock Band
Rock out to your favorite hits with our fully-loaded Rock Band game. Calling all singers, guitarists, drummers, and bassists!
Moderator: No Moderator
Panelists: Not Moderated
10:00 PM | Location: Boomer A 18+
Snatch Game from Out of this World (18+)
Drag performers take on the roles of some of your favorite characters from sci-fi in this hilarious game show, Match Game-style!
Moderator: Mica Membrane
Panelists: Busty Springfield, D’Angelo, L.L.Killjoy, Mica Membrane, Phoenix Noire BouRey
10:00 AM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Bedlam 2 Boardroom
Miniature Painting Competition Judging Feedback
Entered this year's Miniature Painting Competition? This is your chance to meet with the judges and get feedback on your entry.
Moderator: Mike Kirk
Panelists: Aaron Wilkerson, Mike Kirk
11:00 AM | Location: Boomer A
Hills You Will Die On: Unpopular Pop Culture Opinions
Everyone's got that one pop-culture opinion they'll defend to the death. Whether it's "Han shot first," or "The prequels are better than you think," join our panelists as they share their most controversial takes -- and the hills they'll die on. It's a lively, no-holds-barred discussion where fandoms clash, and no opinion is too bold.
Moderator: ChiiVanna
Panelists: Birdie, ChiiVanna, Dr Paisley, Mark Alfred, Trina Jacobs
11:00 AM | Location: Oklahoma G
Retro Gaming: Style vs. Substance
What makes retro games so timeless? Is it the pixel-perfect art, the unforgettable chiptunes, or the way they were built to challenge (or punish) players? Have modern games lost something essential, or have they just evolved? Join us as we dive into the unique charm of classic games, explore whether their magic can be recaptured, and debate if today's developers can ever truly recreate that old-school feel.
Moderator: Caleb Haldane
Panelists: Caleb Haldane, J.H. Fleming, Neal Hallford, Nick Campbell
12:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F
Minis Paint & Take
Take a seat, grab a blank miniature figure and brush, and begin painting. You can take your mini home with you for free! Please, limit one mini/person. Miniatures sponsored by Game HQ. (3 hours)
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
12:00 PM | Location: Noble
Madlibs and Moonpies
Get ready for laughter that’s out of this world! In this interactive space-themed Mad Libs session, kids will work together to fill in the blanks and create hilarious, cosmic stories. It’s a mission to the giggle galaxy you don’t want to miss!
Moderator: Addie
12:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Tribble Trouble and Blowing Bubbles
Come play dodgeball with Furry Fluffy Tribbles in a wonderful spacey bubble filled room! We have put a gentle spin on an old game so as not to remind us of the BAWANG of the red rubber balls we used as kids. Come one, come all and LET’S PLAY!
Moderator: Elaina Hamilton
Panelists: Elaina Hamilton, Nicholas H.
1:00 PM | Location: Sooner B
Lightsaber Training with JediOKC
The Force is strong with this one! Join the Jedi Masters of JediOKC for an exciting lightsaber training session. Young Padawans will learn basic lightsaber moves, practice their Jedi reflexes, and discover the ways of the Force—all in a safe, fun, and welcoming environment. No prior Jedi experience required. May the Force be with you!
Moderator: JediOKC
Panelists: JediOKC
1:00 PM | Location: University B
Cutthroat Iron Cosplay
The showdown returns! Four cosplayers have 30 minutes to quick-construct the best costume with the provided materials. Basic cosplay materials are provided along with some not-so-basic options to use, as well as a secret theme and required materials. The audience is the judge of this creative contest. May the best cosplay win! (Supplies provided)
Moderator: Buck Berlin
Panelists: Buck Berlin, Gamergirl_0994, Keara Phillips-Berlin, Lilith Keller, The Alice of Hearts
1:00 PM | Location: Oklahoma F
Ripley Says
With Ripley Says, you have 45 minutes to paint a miniature, but you have to do it as “Ripley Says.” You may have to stand up, or use only green, or paint the figure of the person to your left. There's no telling what Ripley might say! Ripley Says happens at these times: Friday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; Saturday 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM; and Sunday 1 PM. Miniatures and prizes sponsored by Game HQ.
Moderator: Payton Collins
Panelists: Payton Collins
2:00 PM | Location: University B
How to Make Art for Video Games
Ever wonder how the visuals in your favorite games come to life? From concept sketches to in-game assets, learn what it takes to create compelling art for video games. Industry artists share their experiences designing characters, environments, UI elements, and more. Learn how they collaborate across development teams to bring interactive worlds to life. Whether you're an aspiring game artist or just love game design, this panel offers insights into both the creative process and practical tools of the trade.
Moderator: Kayla Lakey - Senior IT Manager at Powerhouse Animation Studios
Panelists: Kayla Lakey - Senior IT Manager at Powerhouse Animation Studios, Mai Van
3:00 PM | Location: Boomer A
The Big Fat Geek Quiz: Test Your Fandom Knowledge
Think you know everything about nerd culture? Prove it! Inspired by *The Big Fat Quiz of Everything*, this game show pits teams against each other in a battle of wits, covering anime, comics, video games, tabletop gaming, sci-fi, fantasy, and more! Can you guess the movie from a bad review? Identify a voice actor's cameo? Only the ultimate nerd will claim victory!
Moderator: Black Nerd Rises
Panelists: Black Nerd Rises