FAQ

Breakout is a table-top gaming convention that takes place annually during ‘March Break’. The convention has all types of games, panels, tournaments and even a bring-and-buy auction - there’s something here for everyone.

Breakout 2026 will be held March 19-22 at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in downtown Toronto.

Parking at the Sheraton Centre Toronto is $50 a night and includes valet service. Cheaper parking can be found at the Toronto Parking Authority at Nathan Phillips Square Garage (below City Hall), located across the street from the convention centre at 110 Queen Street West.

Unfortunately not. Public wifi is not provided by our venue.

Yes! Discount rates at the Sheraton and how to get them can be found here.

Yes! You can find our Facebook page here, our Twitter handle is @BreakoutCon and so is our Instagram. Feel free to @ us, or tag your posts with the hashtag #Breakoutcon2026.

Tabletop role-playing games and board games all have scheduled events or free-play spaces, or both, available at Breakout.

For RPG events, Guest Boardgaming events and Tournaments, we recommend you sign up in advance after you have bought your ticket. You can find our schedule here (available soon).

Yes, there will be tournaments for certain games at Breakout. You can find our schedule here (link available soon).

Certain events, may be restricted due to content. Some roleplaying games may be labeled as ‘family friendly’, perfect for those younger gamers.

Yes, the 2025 event will once again be offering a dedicated Family Gaming hall. There is however, no daycare/drop off areas for children and all children under 15 must have a parent/guardian present to enter the convention proper.

The bring and buy auction is a place to sell your unwanted games, and buy some new favourites. It will be held on the Saturday of Breakout and you will need a badge to attend. Find more about the auction here.

That’s wonderful! Please see our Volunteer page here for our form and requirements.

Tickets for all days are available for purchase (TBA soon)! You can register here. Remember to keep your badge visibly and on you at all times.

Yes, but we recommend you purchase in advance if possible. Tickets onsite are first-come, first-served, and often sell out for certain days (particularly Saturday) in advance. If you do choose to buy tickets onsite, arrive early.

We take all forms of debit and credit for tickets purchased in advance. For tickets onsite, we will accept cash and debit only. We also recommend bringing cash to the convention itself as many vendors only accept cash.

Absolutely, the 2026 event will once be offering a dedicated Family Gaming hall. In addition, there are no daycare/drop off areas for children, and all children under 12 must have a parent/guardian present to enter the convention proper.

No, you’ll receive a ticket at the email address you signed up with, and you’ll need to bring the email with you to pick up your badge the day of the convention.

Please contact us directly for refund requests. Note that refunds are only available up to one week (until Thursday, March 12 at 11:59 PM EST) before the convention after which all sales are final.

Breakout is a fully wheelchair accessible space.

On the macro level Breakout is part of the Equal Play Initiative (which you can find more about here), and has always included and highlighted diverse voices, in all forms of gaming, whenever possible. In addition, by mandating the use of safety tools and providing Safety Ambassadors, Breakout does its very best to make all gaming accessible to everyone.

Depending on the game played, the X-Card for RPGs and the Open Table for board games are required. For a full list of safety tools please check out our dedicated page here.

Safety ambassadors are trusted volunteers who are able to mediate conflict and resolve safety issues at Breakout. Find more about them here.

For medical or fire emergencies, please contact 911 and then our Head of Safety. Watch this space for their number, which will be provided closer to the convention.

Yes, the Lost and Found can be accessed through the Registration desk.