Wizard World and the Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have announced a partnership to promote tabletop gaming at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con on August 11. A second program is planned for the Mid-Ohio Comic Con in Columbus on October 22-23.
 
The event will include a one-day trade event, with seminars and demonstrations from WizKids and Cryptozoic. A special presentation will showcase the Origins Awards, and gaming events are also scheduled. GAMA will also run demonstration games of Origins Awards winners in their booth in the exhibit hall.
 
The program is free to all retailers, including both seminars and product demonstrations.