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18North lists ten sponsors and partners on its site, spanning 18xx publishers, a game-parts maker, and a regional event. Each one is linked to its own website from the 18North page, so you can check any of them directly. The roster is drawn from the convention's own sponsor section and reflects the 18xx niche: most names are board game publishers or accessory makers tied to the genre.
The full sponsor list
| Sponsor | What it is |
|---|---|
| Astrisk Games | Game publisher |
| Allplay | Game publisher |
| Cube4Me | Game components/accessories |
| GMT Games | Game publisher |
| Lonny Games | Game publisher |
| Grand Trunk Games | Game publisher |
| 18DSM | 18xx event |
| TraXX | 18xx-related brand |
| Ruben's Mini-Chips | Miniature chip maker |
The site presents these as a single sponsor block, each entry paired with a "Website" link. It does not break them into tiers or state what each sponsor contributes, so treat the list as a directory rather than a ranking.
What the mix tells you about the event
Two patterns stand out:
- Publishers dominate. Astrisk Games, Allplay, GMT Games, Lonny Games, and Grand Trunk Games are all game publishers, which fits a convention built around 18xx titles.
- The rest serve the hobby's practical side. Cube4Me and Ruben's Mini-Chips cover components and chips, while 18DSM and TraXX are 18xx community names.
If you are deciding whether to attend or bring a game to demo, this is a useful signal: the sponsor base is concentrated in 18xx publishing and accessories rather than general tabletop retail.
How to use this list
- Checking a publisher's catalog: follow the sponsor's own site from the 18North sponsor section rather than searching by name, since several of these are small operations.
- Judging event focus: a sponsor list this narrow in scope suggests the convention is aimed at dedicated 18xx players, not a broad board game audience.
- Verifying current sponsors: the page reflects the sponsors as listed at the time you view it; confirm before relying on any single name for a future year.
What the page does not say
The site does not list sponsorship tiers, contribution amounts, or whether sponsors run demo tables or sell products on site. It also does not indicate whether the list is final for the 2026 event. For those details, contact the organizers or check the individual sponsor pages.