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# Meeple-A-Thon 2026 (Bartle Hall Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /sponsorship

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/meeple-a-thon-gaming-convention
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/meeple-a-thon-gaming-convention/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/meeple-a-thon-gaming-convention/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/meeple-a-thon-gaming-convention/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/meeple-a-thon-gaming-convention/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/meeple-a-thon-gaming-convention/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/bartle-hall-convention-center-kansas-city

- **Dates:** Nov 6–8, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Bartle Hall Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/bartle-hall-convention-center-kansas-city)
- **Attendance:** 1,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 83+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official MAT Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Gaming & Interactive Entertainment
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/meeple-a-thon-gaming-convention/sponsorship

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Meeple-A-Thon brings 1,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Gaming & Interactive Entertainment to Bartle Hall Convention Center in Kansas City, MO (Nov 6–8, 2026). Kansas City’s largest board gaming convention returns as Meeple-A-Thon takes over the convention center. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Tabletop Game and Hobby, ReRoll Tavern, Pawn and Pint, Level One Game Shop.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Tabletop Game and Hobby** (tabletopgameandhobby.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **ReRoll Tavern** (rerolltavern.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Pawn and Pint** (pawnsandpint.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Level One Game Shop** (levelonegameshop.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #204

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Gaming & Interactive Entertainment Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Software, Cloud & AI Executive Outlook • Gaming & Interactive Entertainment Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Tabletop Game and Hobby** (Gold (Booth #101) — Gaming & Interactive Entertainment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **ReRoll Tavern** (Silver (N/A) — Gaming & Interactive Entertainment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Pawn and Pint** (Silver (N/A) — Gaming & Interactive Entertainment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Level One Game Shop** (Exhibitor (Booth #204) — Gaming & Interactive Entertainment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$229/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$209/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Kansas City Marriott Downtown** (undefined) — ~$275/nt show week vs. ~$193/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Loews Kansas City Hotel** (undefined) — ~$260/nt show week vs. ~$175/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **1587 Prime** (American Restaurant, $$$$) — 3-min walk / cab on 1500 Baltimore Ave · Capacity: 16–120 Guests (Private Boardrooms & Main Salon) · Min: $4,500 – $25,000+ F&B Min
- **The Majestic** (Steak House, $$$$) — 5-min walk (931 Broadway Blvd) · Capacity: 20–160 Guests (Wine Cellar PDR & Full Buyout) · Min: $5,500 – $32,000+ F&B Min
- **Stock Hill** (Steak House, $$$$) — 6-min walk (4800 Main St Ste G-001) · Capacity: 14–85 Guests (Executive Chef's Room & Terrace) · Min: $3,800 – $18,500+ F&B Min
- **The Capital Grille** (Fine Dining Restaurant, $$$$) — 7-min walk / cab (4760 Broadway St) · Capacity: 30–250 Guests (Two-Story Reception & Full Buyout) · Min: $6,500 – $38,000+ F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Meeple-A-Thon in Kansas City?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Meeple-A-Thon (Bartle Hall Convention Center, Kansas City) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Kansas City EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Bartle Hall Convention Center for Meeple-A-Thon?
Bartle Hall Convention Center is surrounded by 3,227+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Kansas City is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.