Winnipeg's annual tabletop games convention starts Friday evening and is expected to draw more than 500 people.

JimCon, now in its fifth year, has scheduled game sessions, seven tournaments, demos from local game designers and board game booths.

Board, card, role-playing and miniature games will all be offered.

The convention starts at 5 p.m. on Friday and runs until 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Bronx Park Community Centre on Henderson Highway.

Tickets for the entire weekend are $25.