Origins Game Fair is fun for people who are casual gamers as well as those who are very serious gamers. While you may walk in and see people dressed in costume or lugging around carts of game supplies, a majority of the games can be enjoyed by gamers of all ages and interest levels. There are many games where people will gladly teach you the rules and how to play. Other games are researved for seasoned veterans and are played as tournaments. There is an area to demo new games, a game library, and many games that you can specifically buy a seat for. (This is how you attend all of the tounaments.)

(There will be information on the costs and ticketing below.)

Origins is is a unique convention in that it covers so many types of games. It has LARPS for people who like to wear costumes and be immersed in their games and it has fun, lighthearted party games for the casual gamer. This helps a lot. People can play games, watch independent movies about games, browse the retail hall, play games, take part in tournaments, or attend seminars on a number of topics. There are also activities for non-gamers that attend the conference with a significant other or with their family. These activities include things like a scavenger hunt, knitting lessons, and chainmaille instruction.

Origins makes sure that people are aware of their options. The convention publishes lists of suggested activities that they call "tracks" that will give people ideas as to what they will find interesting. While it doesn't have a lot of mainstream games that are found at big box retails stores, most people and families will find something of interest.

The 2013 Events are up and posted. Just go to the Origins site and click on events. There is a .PDF that list all of the events and can be downloaded. On the main page you can also download the 2013 site guide and schedule book from the Origins main page. These books show information about some special events, recommended tracks, maps to all of the halls and exhibit areas, and other general information.