Chaosium is coming to Armageddon Auckland - April 25-27

Posted by Michael O'Brien on 21st Apr 2026

Chaosium will be at Armageddon Auckland this weekend, Aotearoa New Zealand’s most exciting Science Fiction and Entertainment convention.

We'll have a booth, demo games, and will be participating in panels and more! We'll also be able to tell you all about Chaosium Con New Zealand, happening in November this year!

Chaosium team members in attendance are Andrew Bean, Lucie Impala, and Michael O'Brien.

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Demo Games

Saturday 11am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm, Monday 11am-5pm
Chaosium Booth in Dealer Hall

New to tabletop roleplaying games? Or maybe you’re “done with the dungeon” and want to try something different? Our award-winning TTRPGs are praised as being some of the most engaging and innovative of all time – come and try CALL OF CTHULHU (horror), RUNEQUEST (bronze age fantasy), PENDRAGON (knights of the Round Table) and AGE OF VIKINGS (11th century fantasy Iceland). We’re running one hour demo games throughout the show, starting every 2 hours. No experience needed, we provide everything you need!

Session length: 1 hour.

Panel - Behind the Screen: Creating Tabletop RPGs

Monday 3:30pm
Stage Two

Ever wondered what goes into creating a tabletop roleplaying game? Join a panel of industry professionals as they share their experiences working as writers, artists, game designers, and producers in the world of TTRPGs.

From indie passion projects to large publisher releases, our panelists will discuss the creative process, collaboration, challenges, and lessons learned while bringing games to life. Whether you're a dedicated TTRPG player curious about what happens behind the scenes, or an aspiring creator looking to publish your own work, this panel will offer valuable insights and practical guidance.

Come along to learn, ask questions, and get inspired to roll your own ideas into reality.

PANELISTS

CAM BANKSCam Banks is a Kiwi game designer with 25 years of experience and the creative force behind the Cortex RPG system — with credits including Marvel Heroic Roleplaying, Firefly, Smallville, and Tales of Xadia: The Dragon Prince RPG. He's currently a design contributor on Glass Cannon Unplugged's Diablo RPG and developing GYRO SHOOTER, his own TTRPG inspired by hero shooters like Overwatch and Marvel Rivals.

LUCIE IMPALALucie is an Australian award-winning tabletop game designer, game design mentor, and a member of Chaosium’s digital content team. As a firm supporter of community-centred design, they are dedicated to elevating marginalised voices in the industry. Lucie was a recipient of the 2025 Tabletop Arts Fund grant and is currently working on their rules-lite TTRPG, Legend of the Hidden Folk.

MICHAEL O'BRIENMichael is vice president and co-owner of Chaosium, publisher of Call of Cthulhu, Pendragon, RuneQuest, Basic Roleplaying, and other award-winning games. His role in the company encompasses creative and business development, brand management, community engagement, and producing Chaosium's actual play shows and live productions. MOB also oversees Chaosium's independent creator programs which have facilitated thousands of aspiring TTRPG creators to publish their first works in the industry.