Spotlight on LUG Con 2026 Featured Exhibitor Smirk & Dagger Games! Get a Free Game!
Tabletop fans, get ready! LUG Con 2026 is right around the corner, taking over the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth from October 1-4.
This year, our vendor hall is going to be absolutely packed with incredible sights, must-have gear, and passionate creators. Whether you are looking to dive into epic narratives in Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs), command armies in tactical Miniature Games, or duel in high-stakes Trading Card Games (TCGs), there is so much to see and so many games to play.
Standing right at the heart of the action this year is our premier partner and LUG Con 2026 Featured Vendor: Smirk & Dagger Games!
About Smirk & Dagger Games: Play a Game, Create a Stir
For over 20 years, Smirk & Dagger has been a cornerstone of the gaming community, proudly publishing memorable board games since 2003. Founded by Curt Covert, this family-run business designs games with a simple but powerful premise: games are at their best when they engage both the heart and the mind, making the plastic and cardboard fade away into a cinematic experience.
Smirk & Dagger is famous for perfecting “social play” and masterfully balancing cutthroat, backstabbing strategy with whimsical, laugh-out-loud fun. Whether you love the devious machinations of their classic line or the clever, “thinky” puzzles of their Smirk & Laughter brand, their games ensure you’ll walk away from the table with stories you’ll remember for years to come. As a Georgia-based studio, they are helping us make this our most unforgettable and rewarding year yet.
Experience the “Direct Access Booth” Difference
As a LUG Con 2026 Featured Vendor, Smirk & Dagger Games will be hosting a premier Direct Access Booth in our exhibition hall.
What is a Direct Access Booth? Our Direct Access Booth program is a premium, high-visibility layout designed to bridge the gap between creators and players. Unlike standard setups, a Direct Access Booth features an open, highly accessible floor plan that eliminates traditional barriers. It allows attendees to walk right up, interact directly with game designers, easily view live demonstrations, and buy merchandise without getting trapped in bottleneck crowds.
For attendees, it means an immersive, hassle-free shopping and learning experience. For future vendors, it represents the gold standard of convention placement, maximizing foot traffic, fan engagement, and sales. Make sure to put Smirk & Dagger’s Direct Access Booth at the very top of your must-visit list!
The SMIRK Deal: $10 Off + A FREE Board Game!
To celebrate this amazing partnership, we’ve teamed up with our LUG Con 2026 Featured Vendor to bring you a massive early-bird promotion. If you haven’t bought your pass yet, now is the ultimate time to lock it in.
- The Promo: Use discount code SMIRK at checkout to slash $10.00 OFF your 4-day Adult Badge.
- The Freebie: The first 1,000 adult 4-day badges will receive a completely FREE copy of Boop the Halls!
Boop the Halls is Smirk & Dagger’s festive, highly acclaimed, and adorably “thinky” feline game from their Smirk & Laughter line. It’s the perfect addition to any gamer’s shelf, and it’s yours just for joining us for a full four days of tabletop celebration. (Note: If you’ve already purchased your 4-day pass, you are automatically qualified and your copy is already reserved for pickup at the event!)
Act Fast Before the Deal Disappears!
Don’t wait until the vendor hall opens to plan your weekend. The SMIRK discount code expires at midnight on July 31st, and those 1,000 free games will go fast.
Head over to our registration page to claim your badge, use code SMIRK, and secure your free game. To read all the fine print and specifics of the promotion, check out our full SMIRK Deal Article.
We can’t wait to see you this October at the Gas South Convention Center. Get ready to experience the future of tabletop conventions at our premier Featured Vendor Booths!
