Origins Game Fair is an annual tabletop gaming convention hosted by The Game Manufacturers Association, held annually in Columbus, OH. With 6,000+ gaming events scheduled throughout the week for attendees, a dynamic vendor hall, special events throughout the weekend and so much more, there’s sure to be something for everyone!

In addition, if you’re a GAMA member, the show hosts a wide variety of professional programming and benefits that provide invaluable insight and information.

Origins wouldn't exist without our team of volunteers - we want you to join that team!

Our volunteer team puts in over 5,000 combined hours of work to bring Origins Game Fair to life. We sincerely thank our volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the show. Many volunteers have been with us for years, and we hope for many more!

Origins Volunteers help with the operational areas of the show. From printing badges in Registration to helping GMs in the Gaming Halls, there are a lot of ways to get involved behind the scenes!

Volunteer Registration officially opens October 29th, 2024

Volunteer Registration officially closes May 1st, 2025 at 11:30pm EST

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact volunteer@gama.org