Osiris: Archive
"Ames Roleplaying Competition Honoring Incredible Visionary Experiences"
Geoffroy Hall, Ames IA
July 24th - 26th, 2026
Delve into a realm of knowledge & mystery at.. Osiris: Archive! Our most ambitious Osiris event to-date, we invite you to join us for our first gaming weekend in Ames, Iowa.
Whether you are a Game Master showcasing your unique flavor of storytelling or an intrepid Player ready to explore uncharted narratives, Osiris: Archive offers an immersive experience for creative expression and social fellowship.
Your seat at the table is waiting.. help us write the next chapter to be included in the Archive.
The Venue
Geoffroy Hall
We are thrilled to be hosted at Iowa State University’s Geoffroy Hall. As one of the newest residential facilities on campus, Geoffroy serves as a modern, high-capacity headquarters for our 2026 event.
The first floor of Geoffroy is designed to be the heart of the Archive experience, providing a balance of event space for both open social gathering and focused gameplay sessions.
Staying on-site at Geoffroy Hall offers a seamless transition from the gaming table to a comfortable place to recharge. Residential accommodations begin on the second floor, meaning your room is just a floor away from the main event space.
Participation Types
1
Game Masters
As a GM, you are an architect at the core of the event. GMs are responsible for preparing and hosting three sessions over the weekend, utilizing their own unique rulesets, custom narratives, or homebrew settings. You’ll have access to the club’s extensive library of miniatures and terrain to help bring your world to life. This is the ultimate role for those who love world-building and want to challenge players with truly unique gaming experiences.
2
Dedicated Players
As a Dedicated Player, your mission is to immerse yourself in the creative visions that our GMs offer. You are the "Honored Guest" of the Archive, moving between different worlds, systems, and stories. You’ll be scheduled for 4–6 sessions total (averaging 5) designed to give you a broad taste of what our Game Masters have to offer. Because we prioritize diverse groupings, you won’t just be exploring new games—you’ll be forging new friendships with a wide variety of club members across every round.
3
Non-Player Attendee
Interested in attending Osiris, but not interested in participating in gaming sessions? That’s just fine with us - you won’t be alone! There are already many attendees who are only interested in joining for the festivities and not the games themselves. Uniquely this year we will have a large community event space that will be open separate from gaming rooms with socializing and activities during play sessions - including themed movies running during each session on the room’s large projector screen.
event pricing
Event Participation
Lodging at
Geoffroy
Cost for attending the event for each participation type. Required for all guests of the event.
Includes your own private, air-conditioned room with linens and towels.
$20
$65 / Night
Accomodations
Return to dorm-life with dedicated rooms for all participants who wish to stay on-site. You’ll have ample space to spread out your gear, organize your minis, or decompress in private between sessions. All beds will be delofted for your convenience with linens and towels included.
The dorms also features house style layout divided into a Men’s house and Women’s house on each of the six residence floors. Each house also has two shared community bathrooms. Sinks are in one area with fully-enclosed toilet rooms and fully-enclosed individual shower rooms that have space for changing.
Additional Event Info
What to plan for
Bathroom Essentials: The venue will provide bed linens and towels for every participant. However, please remember to pack your own toiletries and bathroom products (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.).
Keep it Cool: Rooms in Geoffroy Hall do not have refrigerators. If you plan on keeping drinks or snacks cold, we highly recommend bringing a cooler.
Gaming Gear: Don't forget your dice, notepads, and preferred writing utensils. While we provide the setting, you provide the tools for your visionary experiences!
Restrictions
To ensure we remain in good standing with the venue and provide a welcoming environment for all members, we ask that everyone follow these basic guidelines:
Alcohol Policy: In accordance with venue regulations, public consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited. Much like the residence hall policies you may remember from college, open alcohol is not allowed in hallways or common areas. Any beverages should be kept in concealed containers.
Conduct: We are a club of adults gathered for mutual recreation. We expect all members to be respectful of the facility, the staff, and each other and act with the maturity and sportsmanship.
Parking
Parking at Geoffroy Hall is conveniently located on the South side of the building with a large lot available to all attendees with access from Gable Ln.
Once parked, follow the signs to the main entrance of Geoffroy Hall to check in and begin your Archive experience.
Stay up-to-date
We are hard at work curating the final details for Archive to ensure an incredible experience for all attendees. Additional event updates will be added to this page regularly as July 24th approaches. To ensure you stay in the loop, be sure to subscribe to the OGC Email List. We will be sending out notifications the moment new updates become available. In addition, we’ll be sure to post about these updates on OGC's Instagram and Facebook. Or feel free to text Austin if you have any questions.