DAVE-CON VALUE TRAVEL GUIDE

Davecon isn't just about one Dave, its about all the Daves that made RPG gaming great! For 2027, we want to make sure your journey to the gaming table is just as smooth and affordable as an early 1970s ruleset. When it comes to true bang for the buck, DaveCon is objectively the best-value national old-school gaming convention in the country.

Here is how we save you real money on your trip to the Twin Cities.

✈️ The Allegiant & Sun Country Merger Advantage

Getting here is cheaper than ever before. Now that budget giants Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines have combined forces, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) serves as a massive national hub for ultra-low-cost leisure flights.

• Fly Nonstop on a Budget: You can catch cheap, direct routes from coast to coast without paying premium major carrier prices.

• Terminal 2 Simplicity: Both Sun Country and Allegiant run their combined networks out of MSP Terminal 2. Terminal 2 is smaller, easier to navigate, and eliminates long security lines.

🚌 $0 Airport Transit: Proximity & Free Shuttle

Forget paying for an expensive rental car, fighting traffic, or dropping $50 on a one-way rideshare app.

Our official venue, the Crowne Plaza Suites MSP Airport - Mall of America, sits a mere 1.4 miles from Terminal 2.

• Free Hotel Shuttle: The hotel provides a 100% free airport shuttle that services Terminal 2 regularly.

• Zero Hidden Fees: Simply land, grab your dice bag from baggage claim, jump on the shuttle, and check right into the convention. You won't spend a single cent on transportation all weekend.

🚗 $0 Parking: No Sticker Shock at the Gate

Unlike major downtown convention centers or isolated resort hotels that nickel-and-dime you for $30 to $50 a day just to leave your car in a concrete ramp, DaveCon features 100% free parking for all attendees.

Whether you are a local driving in from the Twin Cities metro area for the day or an out-of-state traveler keeping a vehicle on-site, you can park stress-free without any hidden daily parking fees. What you save on parking over the weekend covers the cost of your food!

🏨 Affordable Lodging: Under $130 a Night

Don't let expensive resort housing block you from attending. We've locked in an incredible deal with our venue to protect your gaming budget.

• Discounted Room Rates: Our dedicated DaveCon room block secures your stay for less than $130 a day.

• Split the Bill: Bring a couple of fellow party members, split the room cost, and your lodging drops to the price of a single classic RPG book per night!

• How to Book: Secure your room directly online through our Official DaveCon Hotel Reservation Portal or call the hotel directly at 952-854-9000 and use group code DAV to claim your discount.

🍔 On-Site Dining & Bar: Never Miss a Session

You don't need to waste precious gaming time or pay surge pricing on food delivery apps. The Crowne Plaza features a full-service on-site restaurant and lounge bar right inside the hotel.

Whether you need a quick, hearty breakfast before your morning dungeon crawl, a sit-down lunch to talk strategy, or a late-night pint at the bar to recount your party's epic victories with fellow gamers, everything you need is right here under one roof.

📚 The Saturday Book Fair & Gamer's Flea Market

Looking to hunt down rare retro-clones, out-of-print classic modules, or obscure OSR zines without paying insane internet collector prices?

We host a massive Saturday Book Fair & Gamer's Flea Market right inside the convention hall. This is your chance to buy, sell, and trade directly with fellow old-school purists, independent authors, and local creators. Bypassing online shipping costs, auction fees, and retail markups means you can load up your luggage with classic gaming materials for a fraction of what they cost online.

🎲 World-Class Guests, Small-Con Prices

Value isn't just about what you spend—it’s about what you get. While high-priced, high-density conventions charge you premium tier prices just to sit in the back of a crowded seminar hall, DaveCon brings you face-to-face with the legends.

Our special guest lineup features the original pioneers who built the foundation of the hobby:

• David Wesely – The literal Godfather of RPGs and creator of the original Braunstein campaigns.

• David Megarry – The designer of the classic Dungeon! board game and the first-ever Thief character in a roleplaying game.

• The Blackmoor Originals – Play alongside multiple members of Dave Arneson's original campaign crew who were there when the rules were written.

At DaveCon, you aren't paying a premium to stand in massive lines. Your affordable badge gives you direct, uncrowded access to Braunstein sessions with David Wesely, game designer workshops, historical seminars, and an unforgettable Book Fair. It is the ultimate old-school experience at a fraction of the cost.