Join us in beautiful downtown St. Paul
November 6-9, 2025
Welcome to 18North
Join us this November 6–9, 2025, for the first-ever 18North, a four-day celebration of community, connection, and long-form board gaming. Whether you're laying track for the first time or pitching your next 18XX design, there’s a seat at the table for you.
A tabletop convention dedicated to 18XX, economic strategy, and shared laughter over rusted 2-trains.
Where & When
Union Depot – St. Paul, MN
Gateway Conference Room (Top Floor, Skylights, Great Vibes)
Event Hours
Thursday–Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Located inside a beautifully restored, active rail hub, the Gateway Room will host 11 dedicated tables with seating for 47. We provide everything you need to play—from poker chips and tile trays to a well-stocked game library and plenty of daylight for your spreadsheets.
Get your ticket and secure your seat at the table.
Full 4-Day Pass → $95
Single Day Pass → $35
Tickets are available through our Shop (alongside some very handsome merch).
All 4-day attendees are entered into our Saturday afternoon giveaways!
Registration
Game-first, community-always.
A curated library of 73+ 18XX titles, ready to play
A growing stash of filler and card games for in-between games
On-site sign-up sheets and table markers to help find teachers, start new tables, or flag open games
Friendly folks from all corners of the hobby—newcomers, veterans, designers, and everyone in between
Casual format, maximum flexibility, and no stress if your game hits Phase 8 and dinner runs late
New to 18XX? We'll have scheduled teaching games each day to help you get started with confidence.
What to Expect
Why 18North?
There are plenty of great 18XX gatherings out there—but here’s why you’ll want to ride this one all the way to the brown trains:
Location. A unique space in the heart of St. Paul’s Union Depot—an actual rail hub—makes the perfect home for track-laying and train-running.
Robust Library. With 70+ titles and growing, our shelves are stacked and ready.
Inclusive Focus. Whether you're designing a new game or learning what "par price" means, you'll find your people here.
Vibes. Playful, welcoming, and delightfully hexagonal.
Plan your visit
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The Venue
Union Depot isn’t just our venue—it’s part of the story. A restored 1920s Beaux-Arts train station turned modern multimodal hub, Union Depot sits at the heart of St. Paul’s Lowertown district and still hums with rail energy. Skylit ceilings, tall windows, and echoes of departures past make it the perfect place to lay track, run companies, and rust your last 2-train. For four days in November, the Gateway Conference Room becomes our home for play—surrounded by the architecture, history, and movement that mirror the games we love.
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Where to stay
Plenty of overnight options, no layovers required. From nationally known hotels to locally run inns, downtown St. Paul offers a range of accommodations within walking distance of Union Depot. You’ll find modern comfort just a few blocks from the venue, with additional options a short drive or light rail ride away. Whether you’re booking solo or coordinating with a group, it’s easy to stay close to the action—and the trains.
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What's around
Lowertown has everything you need between ORs. Step outside Union Depot and you’re in the heart of St. Paul’s most walkable, artsy, and food-forward neighborhood. Grab coffee from nearby cafés, refuel at local spots serving everything from ramen to rotisserie, or take a break with a stroll through the riverfront park. Need a post-game pint? There are breweries within blocks. Looking to pick up a title or replace a missing token? There’s a friendly local game store just down the street. Whether you’re here to unwind, explore, or scout your next game night pickup—Lowertown delivers.
