1st Floor, Main Lobby
Start your visit at our registration and info table in the main lobby to pick up your souvenir badge (first 500 registered attendees only), grab your Gamer’s Universe sticker pack, and find out what Gamer’s Universe has to offer.
Grand Lobby - Ground Floor
Want to play one of the Chicago Teen Gamer's Guild original escape room and murder mystery games? Get your tickets here. All tickets will be first come, first served. Time slots are available throughout the day and each game will take roughly one hour to play. The full schedule of games will be released soon.
3rd Floor - Maker Lab
Drop in anytime between 11-2 to create your own Gamer’s Universe keychain on the laser cutter! Pick your design and watch the laser cutter in action. If there’s a wait, we’ll have materials for you to make your own button.
7th Floor - 7N-5
Make your own crochet leaf sprout in this quick and easy drop-in workshop. Learn some basic crochet techniques and create a cute accessory that you can use as a bookmark, cable tie, or headphone decoration. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided!
2nd Floor - Lunch Room
Be one of the first 200 people check-in at Gamer’s Universe to claim your own tote bag that you can personalize with provided fabric makers and game themed stencils.
3rd Floor - North End
Discover talented artists displaying their unique artworks, from illustrations to handmade crafts inspired by beloved games. Engage with the creators, explore a wide range of artistic expressions, and find exclusive treasures that bring the spirit of gaming to life.
Lower Level - Multi-Purpose Room
Meet the Chicago gaming community in our vendor hall and check out this showcase of our city’s diverse gaming culture.
3rd Floor - 3N-6
Feeling overwhelmed by the convention, and need a break from the action? Enter the chill zone and experience a few moments of peace and tranquility. Recharge here and get ready for the next round of gaming!
6th Floor - Center Hall
Browse the Chicago Public Library Gaming Committee board game collection. Select a game and play with your friends and family in this board game designated floor.
8th Floor - Chamber Music Room
Pick your favorite song and experience your idol dreams! Perform as a solo act or drop in with a group of friends. No singing experience necessary.
9th Floor - Winter Garden
Get ready to test your might, in the ultimate Mortal Kombat 1 battle. Arrive right at 11am to register at the central Esports table. No pre-registration will be available and there are only 32 spots in the tournament. Registration is first come, first serve and this tournament is recommended for players 17 years of and age and up.
9th Floor - Winter Garden
Warm up before the Mortal Kombat 1 tourney begins and scope out the competition. Four stations will be available for open play and practice.
9th Floor - Winter Garden
Do you have what it takes to be the Mortal Kombat 1 champion? Join us for this double-elimination showdown. Only the three fiercest fighters will emerge with the ultimate Mortal Kombat trophy and prizes. This tournament is recommended for players aged 17 and up. Visit challonge.com/gu2024mk1, opens a new window for full rule set and more tournament details.
9th Floor - Winter Garden
Now that the competition is over, refine your Mortal Kombat skills for your next competition. Four stations will be open for free play until the convention closes.
9th Floor - Winter Garden
Warm up before the Mario Kart 8 tourney begins and check out your fellow racers. Eight stations will be available for open play and practice.
9th Floor - Winter Garden
Put your racing skills to the test and avoid those shells and banana peels. Arrive right at 12:30 pm to register at the central Esports table. No pre-registration will be available and there are only 64 spots in the tournament. Registration is first come, first serve and is open to players of all ages.
9th Floor - Winter Garden
Join us for a single elimination free-for-all tournament. These opening rounds will determine our semi-finalist who will move on to race in front of a crowd on our Auditorium stage. The three top racers will talk away with prizes and trophies. Visit challonge.com/gu2024mk8, opens a new window for full rule set and more tournament details. Nintendo is not a sponsor or affiliated with this tournament. Terms for participating in and viewing Community Tournaments using Nintendo Games., opens a new window Nintendo Tournament License of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: NA24-AABPA-F00210
Lower Level - Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
Watch the Mario Kart 8 tournament finals theater style. The top eight players will race on the main stage to determine the overall victor. The show will feature live commentary from our Chicago Teen Gamer’s Guild Esports members. Can’t make it to the event? Check out the stream on Twitch @twitch.tv/youmediachicago , opens a new window
9th Floor - Winter Garden
Play a selection of competitive classic and indie games with competitive edge curated by the Chicago Teen Gamer’s Guild Esports sub-guild.
9th Floor - Winter Garden
Join our friends from SquidWest for a Splatoon 3 meetup. Whether you're a season inkling or a fresh recruit, join us for a day full of fun eight-competitor LAN play. Bringing your own Nintendo Switch and headset are recommended.
Thomas Hughes Children's Library - 2nd Floor
Join us as we read a few stories, sing some songs and play some games. Best for children 2 to 6 but all ages are welcome.
Thomas Hughes Children's Library - 2nd Floor
Join us to play cooperative games with your family. Some games we will play will include Pico Park and Overcooked 2!
Multipurpose Room - Thomas Hughes Children's Library
Play your favorite board and card games but the giant kind! We will have Jenga, Candyland, Sorry!, Uno, Guess Who? and Checkers.
2nd Floor - Thomas Hughes Children’s Library
Gotta catch ‘em all! Play our Pokemon themed scavenger hunt where you will try to find all of the hidden Pokemon in the Children’s Library. Pick up your hunt card at the THCL reference desk and find them all to win a prize.
2nd Floor - Thomas Hughes Children’s Library
In our Small Studio, explore music sensory stations with a video game soundtrack.
2nd Floor - Thomas Hughes Children's Library
Create and personalize your own sticker featuring familiar video game characters.
Ground Floor - Main Lobby
Register for the Gamer’s Universe cosplay contest. There will be no pre-registration so make sure to sign up no later than 12:30pm to enter the contest. For more information check our Cosplay Guidelines page, opens a new window.
Lower Level - Rotunda
Capture your cosplay for posterity! Visit the Cosplay Photo Booth in the Grand Lobby in the Lower Level. We will have a fun background, lighting, and props. Take a pic with your phone or have your picture taken by a professional photographer.
1st Floor - YOUmedia
Is your cosplay costume in need of a quick repair? Get the supplies and help you need to stich, hot glue or sew what's necessary to be able to get out there and cosplay.
Lower Level - Video Theater
Meet the Chicago Teen Gamer’s Guild cosplay interns! These high school interns will share their cosplay creation process as well discussing of why they love cosplay, convention safety and more.
Lower Level - Cindy Pritzker Auditorium
Welcome to the 3rd annual Gamer's Universe Cosplay Contest! Show off your creativity and craftsmanship and rep your favorite fandoms in our cosplay contest. Contestants will walk across the Auditorium stage and our judges will award prizes in various categories. For more information check our Cosplay Guidelines page, opens a new window.
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