Welcome to the ultimate guide for GACUCON, your premier destination for all things related to game and cosplay cruise activities! As we set sail on a journey filled with excitement, creativity, and community, we invite you to dive into the heart of the action with our diverse and engaging event schedule. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer, a cosplay enthusiast, or someone looking to explore a world of new experiences, GACUCON offers a dynamic lineup designed to cater to every interest.
Dive Into a World of Gaming and Cosplay
At GACUCON, we’re more than just a cruise; we’re a celebration of the vibrant cultures of gaming and cosplay, brought to life against the backdrop of the open sea. From the moment you step aboard, you’ll be immersed in a world where fantasy and reality blend seamlessly, offering an array of activities that promise endless fun and the chance to forge lasting friendships.
Your Adventure Awaits
Our schedule is packed with game and cosplay cruise activities tailored to entertain, challenge, and inspire. Although subject to change, here’s a glimpse of what to expect:
- Boardgame Library Check-Out: Dive into our extensive collection and discover your new favorite game.
- Welcome to GACUCON! Intro Event: Kick off your adventure with us in the Star Lounge on Deck 5.
- Ultimate Werewolf, Salem, and More: Test your wits and trust in these thrilling social deduction games.
- Royal Scavenger Hunt & Photo Ops: Embark on a quest across the ship and capture memories to last a lifetime.
- GACUCup Series: Compete across a series of game tournaments for the coveted GACUCup.
- GACUCon Community Raffle Exchange : Bring a single item or series of books, figures, cards, trinkets, board games or other geeky delights. You’ll receive special tickets for your trade-ins, which will enter you into an end of cruise trade to select items from other guests or Event.Cruises donations to this special event.
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Shipboard Cosplay Photoshoot & Group Meetup: Showcase your costumes and meet fellow cosplay enthusiasts.
- Cocktail Hour and Giveaways!: Relax and enjoy some refreshments as we give away exciting prizes.
Special Highlights
- Perfect Day at Cococay, Bahamas: Experience the beauty of the Bahamas with activities and relaxation.
- Cozumel, Mexico: Step ashore in Cozumel for a day of exploration and adventure.
- RCCL Scavenger Hunt, Learn to Line Dance with RCCL Instructors, Magic the Gathering Draft, Miniature Painting: Whether you’re competing or creating, there’s something for everyone.
Stay Informed
For the most up-to-date information on game and cosplay cruise activities, make sure to visit the Conference Center on Deck 2 after the first evening’s dinner. With activities ranging from tabletop board games to social games and challenges hosted daily by guests and crew, there’s always something new to discover.
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Day 1 – Miami, Florida (Saturday – August 24, 2024)
Activity Name | Start | End | Location | Note |
Board Ship | 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Port of Miami | Don’t miss this! Get on the ship before 4PM. |
Lunch | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Windjammer | Meal time |
Ship departs | 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Independence of the Seas | Ensure feet on the ship to avoid tears in the eyes. |
Welcome to GACUCon! Intro Event | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Olive or Twist, Deck 14 |
A quick hello from the event.cruises crew welcoming you to the event and sharing any info updates upon boarding. Also a quick performance by Bonnie Gordon (Voice actress, singer and generally real life bard)
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Dinner | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Main Dining Hall, Deck 5 |
Meal time, check your stateroom card to identify your assigned table.
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Conference Center Hours | 10:00 PM | 2:00 AM | Deck 2 | Operating hours of conference center space. |
Boardgame Library Check-Out | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room A |
Pick up, host or join games in the conference center. Check the signup sheets in the conference center each day for open sessions or post your own.
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One Night Ultimate Werewolf / Salem | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room B |
Join or hangout with folk playing social deduction games like One Night Ultimate Werewolf or Salem
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Day 2 – Perfect Day at Cococay, Bahamas (Sunday – August 25, 2024)
Activity Name | Start | End | Location | Note |
Docked at Perfect day at Cococay Bahamas | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Cococay, Bahamas | We’re docked at CocoCay, don’t miss the ship! |
Breakfast | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Windjammer | Meal time |
Conference Center Hours | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Deck 2 | Operating hours of conference center space. |
Boardgame Library Check-Out | 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Room A |
Pick up, host or join games in the conference center. Check the signup sheets in the conference center each day for open sessions or post your own.
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Cosplay photoshoot & Group Meetup | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Room B |
Meet up with others in the group to tour the port together with our photographers for photo-ops!
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GACUQuest Dailies | 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Room A |
Photoscavenger hunt to earn gold coins or gems to buy prizes or improve odds of winning in the end of cruise raffle.Most importantly, a purpose for vacation photos!
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Lunch | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Windjammer | Meal time |
Community Raffle Exchange turn-in | 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room A | Bring a single item or series of books, figures, cards, trinkets, board games or other geeky delights. You’ll receive special tickets for your trade-ins, which will enter you into an end of cruise trade to select items from other guests or Event.Cruises donations to this special event. |
Royal Scavenger Hunt & photo Ops | 1:00 PM | 1:45 PM | Conference Center, Deck 2 |
A special scavenger hunt with Royal Caribbean staff for our group with prizes. Good luck!
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GACUCup Series – Day 1 | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Room C |
A series of games on day 2, 3 and 4 where your performance across all titles grants you points and highest point scoring competitor wins this years GACUCup trophy!
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Miniature Painting Basics | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Room A |
Learn to paint with ImpendingDuff an award winning miniature painting instructor. Or just join up to get a free mini to paint for fun! Miniature and materials included, simply show up, find a seat, first come first serve.
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Dinner | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Main Dining Hall, Deck 5 |
Meal time, check your stateroom card to identify your assigned table.
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GACUCup Series – Day 1 Overflow Time | 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room C | Extra time if the tournaments run into dinner time |
One Night Ultimate Werewolf / Salem | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room B |
Join or hangout with folk playing social deduction games like One Night Ultimate Werewolf or Salem
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Magic the Gathering Draft | 10:00 PM | 1:00 AM | Room A | Purchase access tickets here. $25 per entrant. |
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Day 3 – Cruising, Independence of the Seas (Monday – August 26, 2024)
Activity Name | Start | End | Location | Note |
Cruising | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Independence Of The Seas | We’re at sea all day! More time to play. |
Breakfast | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Windjammer | Meal time |
Conference Center Hours | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Deck 2 | Operating hours of conference center space. |
Boardgame Library Check-Out | 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Room A |
Pick up, host or join games in the conference center. Check the signup sheets in the conference center each day for open sessions or post your own.
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GACUQuest Dailies | 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Room A |
Photoscavenger hunt to earn gold coins or gems to buy prizes or improve odds of winning in the end of cruise raffle.Most importantly, a purpose for vacation photos!
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Lunch | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Windjammer | Meal time |
Community Raffle Exchange Turn-in | 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room A | Bring a single item or series of books, figures, cards, trinkets, board games or other geeky delights. You’ll receive special tickets for your trade-ins, which will enter you into an end of cruise trade to select items from other guests or Event.Cruises donations to this special event. |
Line Dance Tutorial with RCCL (Cosplay welcome!) | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Olive or Twist, Deck 14 |
A free dance class for up to 25 attendees. First come first serve based on the morning signup sheet.
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Stage Select Performance & Cosplay Showcase | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Venue TBD (Studio B or Main Theater) |
Live performance by a video game music band following a chance to share or see cosplay.
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GACUCup Series – Day 2 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Room C |
A series of games on day 2, 3 and 4 where your performance across all titles grants you points and highest point scoring competitor wins this years GACUCup trophy!
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Miniature Painting Advance | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Room B |
Join up and continue your painting journey with ImpendingDuff through guided instruction or just pop on in to paint your mini and ask questions.
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Dinner | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Main Dining Hall, Deck 5 |
Meal time, check your stateroom card to identify your assigned table.
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GACUCup Series – Day 2 Overflow Time | 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room C | Extra time if the tournaments run into dinner time |
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Day 4 – Cozumel, Mexico (Tuesday – August 27, 2024)
Activity Name | Start | End | Location | Note |
Docked at Cozumel, Mexico | 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Cozumel, Mexico | Cruise ship docked at port, don’t miss the ship! |
Breakfast | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Windjammer | Meal time |
Conference Center Hours | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | Deck 2 | Hours of operation |
Boardgame Library Check-Out | 10:00 AM | 10:00 PM | Room A |
Pick up, host or join games in the conference center. Check the signup sheets in the conference center each day for open sessions or post your own.
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Cosplay photoshoot & Group Meetup | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Room B |
Meet up with others in the group to tour the port together with our photographers for photo-ops!
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GACUQuest Dailies | 10:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Room A |
Photoscavenger hunt to earn gold coins or gems to buy prizes or improve odds of winning in the end of cruise raffle.
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Lunch | 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Windjammer | Meal time |
Community Raffle Exchange Turn-in | 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room A | Bring a single item or series of books, figures, cards, trinkets, board games or other geeky delights. You’ll receive special tickets for your trade-ins, which will enter you into an end of cruise trade to select items from other guests or Event.Cruises donations to this special event. |
Magic the Gathering Draft | 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Room A | Purchase access tickets here. $25 per entrant. |
GACUCup Day 3 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | Room C |
Final day of the GACUCup Series. A series of games on day 2, 3 and 4 where your performance across all titles grants you points and highest point scoring competitor wins this years GACUCup trophy!
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Dinner | 8:00 PM | 9:30 PM | Main Dining Hall, Deck 5 |
Meal time, check your stateroom card to identify your assigned table.
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GACUCup Gameathalon Day 3 Overflow Time | 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room C | Additional time if the GACUCup games run into dinner time. |
Magic the Gathering Learn to Play Commander | 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room A |
Join us with your own deck(s) to teach others how to play Magic the Gathering’s commander format, a fan favorite where you select a legendary creature as your commander of a 100 card deck made of unique cards (no-duplicates).
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One Night Ultimate Werewolf / Salem | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room B |
Join or hangout with folk playing social deduction games like One Night Ultimate Werewolf or Salem
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Pick a Day: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6
Day 5 – Cruising, Independence of the Seas (Wednesday – August 28, 2024)
Activity Name | Start | End | Location | Note |
Cruising | 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Independence Of The Seas | We’re at sea all day, more time to play! |
Breakfast | 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Windjammer | Meal time |
Conference Center Hours | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | Deck 2 | Hours of operation |
“Finish that Mini” Painting with ImpendingDuff | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Room B |
Wrap up your mini and get some photos to share with the community!
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Community Raffle Exchange Turn-in | 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Room A |
Bring a single item or series of books, figures, cards, trinkets, board games or other geeky delights. You’ll receive special tickets for your trade-ins, which will enter you into an end of cruise trade to select items from other guests or Event.Cruises donations to this special event.
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Stage Select Performance & Cosplay Showcase | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Venue TBD (Studio B or Main Theater) |
Live performance by a video game music band following a chance to share or see cosplay.
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Farewell Cocktail Hour, Raffles and Giveaways | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Olive or Twist, Deck 14 |
A farewell event with giveaways, performance and free cocktails to round off the start of the end.
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Public Karaoke event (Non-Exclusive to GACUCon) | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Olive or Twist, Deck 14 |
A non-private event but a place for us to gather for the last evening to sing, be sung to and be merry as we try to squeeze the last bits of vacation out of the cruise.
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Pick a Day: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6
Day 6 – Miami, Florida (Thursday – August 29, 2024) “Back to reality T_T”
Activity Name | Start | End | Location | Note |
Dock at Port of Miami (Return) | 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Port of Miami | Boo but all good things must come to an end. |
Breakfast | 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Windjammer | Last meal before returning to landlubber life |