Convention software
Software for gaming conventions.
Gaming cons mix dealers (board games, RPGs, miniatures), tournaments, demo halls, panels, and a packed event schedule that runs from morning to 3am. Tentpole handles dealer applications, tournament registration, panel programming, and badge sales — with the same flat pricing that doesn’t penalize you for growing.
Built for 500 to 12,000+ attendees · 40 to 250+ vendors
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7 days free · Flat $150 or $300/mo · Migration free.
Real convention features, flat pricing. Enterprise convention platforms charge $15-50k per event. Tentpole gives you the same dealer hall + artist alley + multi-day badges + panel schedule for $150 or $300 a month.
What Tentpole handles
- Dealer hall for game stores, publishers, miniature painters, accessories
- Tournament registration with bracket support
- Demo hall + game library scheduling
- Multi-day weekend passes + day badges
- Panel programming for RPG sessions, learn-to-plays, designer talks
- Sponsor tiers with publisher partnerships
- Volunteer staff + judge scheduling
- Late-night programming support (events past midnight)
Why organizers pick Tentpole for this
- Tournament brackets handled in-platform (Swiss, single elim, double elim)
- Designer / Guest of Honor coordination
- AI-optimized dealer hall layout
- Flat pricing scales with you, not against you
- Direct founder support for show-week issues
FAQ
Can I run tournaments through Tentpole?
Yes. Tournament registration, brackets (Swiss, single elim, double elim), and judge scheduling are built in.
Does this support game library checkout?
Yes. Game library inventory, checkout, return tracking, and overdue alerts.
Can I schedule organized RPG play sessions?
Yes. GM applications, player signups, table assignments, and adventure tracking.