FAQ
Plan Your Visit
Quick answers for attendees, families, and first-time convention goers.
No, however, we recommend buying early now that badges are available so you can plan ahead and avoid missing announcements. There will only be a certain number of VIP badges sold. There will be lots of gaming tables, however they may fill up quick.
YES, however, door availability may depend on capacity.
JayCon is designed to be welcoming for a wide range of attendees. Parents or guardians should review event details and supervise guests under the age of 13.
Bring your ticket confirmation, comfortable clothes, and any gaming supplies you want for open play or demos.
Expect a mix of tabletop role-playing games, board games, featured sessions, panels, and community activities throughout the event. There will be tables featuring D&D, Pathfinder,Call of Cthuhlu and Warhammer. There will also be Magic the Gathering, Pokemon and Lorcana.
ABSOLUTELY. There will even be special gifts given at the convention for cosplayers. There will also be a best cosplay contest!!!
Register: Please register your costume for the contest Saturday 6:00PM at the front Welcome Desk. Awards will be given at 8:00.
Costume Conduct: Remember this is a family friendly environment. Costumes can NOT have obscene, hateful, or explicit imagery / text. Nothing politically/ religious or provocative will be allowed.
Safety & Prop Restrictions: Weapon Checks: All prop weapons must be peace-bound and approved by the Weapon Master.
Prohibited Items: Real weapons (real firearms, metal swords, knives, or functional blades), open flames, pyrotechnics, flash paper, explosives, smoke machines/ pressurized gasses or liquids are banned.
Jay Con is a tabletop gaming convention hosted in Jay County, Indiana for fans looking to play, explore, and connect. This convention is centered on role-playing games, war games, card games, vendors and memorable in-person fun.
Players, game masters, vendors, families, and curious newcomers are all welcome. The event is designed to be approachable and community-focused.
Yes, food and drinks are allowed to be brought in. We will also have lots of snacks, food and drinks available.
Use the Contact page to reach the team with questions before the event.
Follow official JayCon Facebook page for schedule changes, guest announcements, and important reminders.
By attending this event, JayCon, attendees agree to the unrestricted right to take, use, copyright, and publish photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings of the attendees.
PERMITTED USES
These purposes include, but are not limited to, commercial, editorial, advertising, educational, promotional, illustration, and social media use. The media may be used in any format or medium now known or later developed, including print publications, websites, television broadcasts, digital platforms, and marketing collateral. No attendee featured will receive monetary compensation, royalties, or residual payments for the capture or use of these photographs and video recordings, now or at any point in the future.
If you do NOT want your photo taken please let the staff know as soon as you enter the facility.
JayCon Anti-Harassment Policy
JayCon is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone. We want all attendees to enjoy gaming, make connections, and participate in the convention without fear of harassment, intimidation, or discrimination.
This policy applies to all JayCon attendees, guests, vendors, sponsors, game masters, tournament organizers, volunteers, and staff throughout the convention venue and at any official JayCon activity.
1. Unacceptable Behavior
JayCon does not tolerate harassment in any form. Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:
- Harassment or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
- Unwanted physical contact, sexual advances, sexual harassment, or inappropriate comments about someone’s body or appearance.
- Threats, intimidation, stalking, bullying, or deliberate attempts to make someone feel unsafe.
- Abusive language, slurs, insults, or repeated unwanted comments directed at another person.
- Unwelcome photography, recording, or sharing of someone’s personal information in a manner intended to harass, intimidate, or violate their privacy.
- Disruptive or abusive conduct toward other attendees, game masters, tournament organizers, vendors, volunteers, or staff.
- Continuing unwanted interaction after someone has asked you to stop.
Friendly competition, in-character roleplaying, and good-natured gaming banter are welcome, provided everyone involved is comfortable and boundaries are respected. Roleplaying or joking does not excuse harassment.
2. Respect and Consent
All attendees are expected to respect one another’s personal boundaries, identities, belongings, and right to participate without harassment.
Consent must be freely given and can be withdrawn at any time. If someone asks you to stop a behavior, respect that request immediately.
Disagreements about games, rules, strategies, or tournament outcomes should remain respectful. Threatening, humiliating, or targeting another person is not acceptable.
3. Reporting an Incident
If you experience or witness harassment, please report it to a JayCon staff member as soon as possible.
When reporting an incident, please share as much information as you feel comfortable providing, including what happened, where it occurred, and the people involved, if known.
JayCon will take reports seriously and respond as promptly as reasonably possible. Reports will be handled as discreetly as circumstances allow. Information may need to be shared with appropriate staff or authorities to investigate an incident or address safety concerns.
You do not need to confront the person involved before making a report.
4. Consequences for Violations
Anyone who violates this policy may face corrective action at the discretion of JayCon organizers. Depending on the circumstances and severity of the behavior, consequences may include:
- A verbal or written warning.
- Removal from a game, activity, or tournament.
- Revocation of a badge or other convention privileges.
- Removal from the convention venue without a refund.
- A ban from future JayCon events.
- Contacting venue security or law enforcement when appropriate.
Serious misconduct may result in immediate removal without a prior warning. JayCon reserves the right to take appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of attendees and staff.
5. Retaliation Is Prohibited
Retaliation against anyone who reports harassment, assists with a report, or participates in an investigation is not tolerated. Retaliation may result in additional disciplinary action.
Knowingly making a deliberately false report may also result in disciplinary action. A report made in good faith will not be penalized simply because it cannot be substantiated.
6. Our Commitment
Every person at JayCon has a role in helping create a respectful and enjoyable convention. We encourage attendees to look out for one another, respect personal boundaries, and notify staff when something is wrong.
Play fair. Respect each other. Make JayCon a great experience for everyone.
By attending or participating in JayCon, you agree to follow this Anti-Harassment Policy and comply with reasonable instructions from convention staff regarding attendee safety and conduct.