What is "kapcon"

KapCon is a role-playing convention held annually in Wellington, New Zealand. It is one of the largest gaming conventions in New Zealand, and the longest running, having run every Wellington Anniversary Weekend (the weekend closest to 22 January) since 1993. The con is small by international standards, attracting around a hundred and fifty people. The 2012 convention ran from 21–22 January 2012.

KapCon was originally an abbreviation of "Kapiti Convention", and was held in Paraparaumu, an exurb of Wellington. In 1995 it moved to Wellington, repeatedly changing venues to deal with growth until finally finding a stable venue at Wellington High School in 2003.

The convention focuses on tabletop roleplaying, such as Call of Cthulhu and Dungeons & Dragons, with a strong strand of systemless and "indie" gaming. Since 2001 it has also hosted regular Live action role-playing games and an annual Scenario Design Competition. It does not have guests of honour.

In 1995 FSpace Publications debuted their FSpaceRPG at KapCon.