| **Event Name:**
Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE) 2026
**Event Code:** 7500126
**Dates:** July 31 – August 2, 2026
**Location:**
Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center and the Cobb Galleria Convention Center
**About the Expo**
The Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE) is a 3-day gaming convention created for the fans of all things gaming. The expo boasts over 400 full-sized arcade games, pinball machines, and console systems, along with tabletop gaming, vendors, special guest speakers, wrestling, tournaments and more!
**TTRPG Experience & Environment**
SFGE provides a unique atmosphere for Pathfinder and Starfinder Society play. While the main halls hum with the nostalgic sounds of hundreds of arcade and pinball machines, the tabletop section offers a dedicated space for tactical depth and immersive storytelling.
- **Family-Friendly Atmosphere:**
The expo is strictly family-friendly, making it an ideal venue for "Academy" style games or introducing new players to the Pathfinder Remaster rules.
- **Dual-Venue Space:**
Utilizing both the Renaissance Waverly and the Cobb Galleria, the event provides ample room for organized play multi-table specials.
- **Gaming Community:**
Beyond the dice, players can explore a massive vendor hall and engage with guest speakers from across the gaming industry.
**The Scene**
The transition from the bright, flashing lights of the arcade floor to the focused quiet of the tabletop room is like stepping through a portal. Here, the electronic beeps fade into the background, replaced by the rhythmic tumbling of polyhedral dice and the strategic debates of adventurers. Under the vaulted ceilings of the Cobb Galleria, the Society gathers to chronicle new legends amidst a weekend-long celebration of gaming history.
**Mechanics (Venue Flavor)**
* **Subtier 1–2:**
Navigating the dense forest of arcade cabinets requires a keen eye. Success allows players to reach the tabletop hall without being lured away by a vintage high-score challenge.
* **Subtier 3–4:**
Coordinating with local Georgia lodges amidst the massive crowds requires high social standing. Success allows players to gather rare rumors about upcoming regional specials.
**Rewards**
- **XP:** Standard Session Rewards
- **Reputation:** Commensurate with faction goals
- **Special:** The Southern-Fried Boon (Provides a +1 circumstance bonus to Will saves against exhaustion for the remainder of the convention).
**Registration & Logistics**
- **3-Day Adult Weekend Pass:** $90 (Age 13 and up)
- **3-Day Child Weekend Pass:** $50 (Ages 7-12; 6 and under are free)
- **Hours:** Friday (3pm–Midnight), Saturday (10am–Midnight), Sunday (10am–4pm)
Passes and registration info can be found at the
Official SFGE Registration Page. |
