Description
Compass Games Expo Spring 2026 • May 14-18, 2026 • Comfort Inn & Suites, Meriden, CT
Compass Games invites you to celebrate the hobby with fellow gaming enthusiasts at Compass Games Expo Spring 2026!
Compass Games Expo Spring 2026 will be held May 14-18, 2026 at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Meriden, CT. We have secured a special group rate for all attendees. All hotel guests will also receive a complimentary breakfast during their stay. You will be taking part in an action-packed venue with gaming held under one roof, which includes:
- Monster Games and Open-Gaming
- Designer-hosted Playtest Sessions
- Game Demonstrations
- Euro Games
- Tournament Play
- Designer Seminars and Panel discussion
- Buffet Breakfast (FREE to hotel guests only)
- Compass Games Store with great discounts (store hours 9 am-5 pm Thurs-Sun unless otherwise noted)
- Free Guest Parking
Full Expo registration fee is only $50 before tax (or $25 for single-day attendance).
Note: games by any publisher are of course welcome, this is not an exclusive Compass Games only gaming venue…we are just grateful to host and help celebrate the hobby with you!
By attending Compass Games Expo you waive and release Compass Games LLC of any liability associated with the venue. Compass Games LLC is not responsible for any personal injury or lost, damaged, or stolen goods at this event. This is a publisher-hosted event; no flea market items are allowed on or near the hotel premises.
ONLINE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Step 1: For full Expo payment, place your order here. Daily attendees pay at the door. You can also send check payment (made payable to ‘Compass Games’) to:
Compass Games PO Box 271 Cromwell, CT 06416 USA
Be sure to mention ‘Compass Games Expo Spring 2026 registration’ when you mail in your payment.
Step 2: Once we receive your Expo registration payment, we will send you the Event Registration link so we can add you to the roster and you can enter your initial gaming selections.
Step 3: Complete and submit your registration form. Once you have done so, we will add you to our Attendee Roster and include your game sign-up selections.
EXPO HOURS
- Doors open Thursday, May 14th (doors may open as early as 2 pm on set-up day, Wednesday, May 13th)
- Doors close Monday, May 18th @ 5 pm
Gaming runs around the clock. Game past midnight and into the wee morning hours if you dare!
Alcohol is not allowed in the convention area. No flea market or selling games in the hotel parking area is permitted.
HOTEL BOOKING FOR COMFORT INN & SUITES, MERIDEN The official Compass Expo Spring 2026 event site is the Comfort Inn & Suites, 900 East Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. All hotel reservations should be made by phone. Rates for regular rooms are $99.99 or $109.49 for Suites. No triple/quad rooms available. Free buffet breakfast is included for overnight hotel guests as part of the discounted group rate. Please call Comfort Inn & Suites at (203) 440-9600 to book your hotel stay between 7:00-3:00 EST, Wednesday-Sunday and ask for the Compass special rate with breakfast included. If, for any reason, you are unable to reach anyone on the phone, you can also email the hotel at: [email protected].
Occupancy Rates
Standard Room (single/double beds) for $99.99
King Bed Suite for $109.49
The Comfort Inn & Suites Conference Center hotel is conveniently located at the “Crossroads of Connecticut,” offering easy access to Interstate 91 and Interstate 691. This Meriden, CT hotel is minutes away from Hartford, New Haven, Bristol, and Waterbury. Guests of this upscale, moderately priced Meriden, CT hotel will enjoy state-of-the-art amenities and features like; 39 and 42-inch flat-panel LED television. You will enjoy the local attractions nearby which include other dining establishments in close walking distance from the hotel as an added bonus. Dunkin Donuts and Wayback directly across the street and Wendy’s, Burger King, McDonald’s, Boston Market, Taco Bell are all close to the hotel, with access to sidewalks on both sides of the street. KFC and Subway are further up the street. So there is lots of variety to choose from. Questions? If you need any assistance regarding Compass Games Expo Spring 2026, please email us at [email protected]. We encourage you to visit our CSW Compass Games Expo forum topic so you can chat with other participants who plan to attend.
Photo Credit: Martin Spetz
