Thats surprising, because I visit conventions around the country all year long.
From now on, LVL UP Expo will be right at the top of that list.
A lot of what youll find at LVL UP you might find at almost any fan convention.
Samsung was there to show off Call of Duty mobile on the new Galaxy S25.
Stylin Boxes had their usual assortment of overpriced Bob Ross and G.I.
Wild Bill was there with its various root beers and giant copper mugs.
There were cosplay contests, anime trivia, and celebrity meet-and-greets (Neil Newbon was especially popular).
If youre looking for the quintessential fan convention experience, LVL UP checks all of the boxes.
What impressed me was how far beyond the normal convention scope it reached.
Whatever your nerdom, it probably has a place at LVL UP.
Did I mention the pro wrestling?
Everywhere you look at LVL UP Expo youll find something to get your hands on.
Next to PM Studios booth wasa Japanese arcade with over 200 games, all set to free play.
You could spend the entire weekend just playing arcade games, and a lot of people did.
There were open seats for Mario Party, Super Smash Bros.
Ultimate, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
An entire corner of the tournament area was dedicated to VR, and anyone could walk up and play.
There was even an Osu!
Tournament set up in the tournament hall with over a hundred PCs.
I will not miss another LVL UP Expo.
It has everything I like about fan conventions, and so many things I cant get anywhere else.
