Eastern Iowa Twilight Imperium IV Tournament
About this Event
Welcome to the second annual Eastern Iowa Twilight Imperium IV Tournament.
The 2026 tournament celebrates the local TI4 community and provides an exciting weekend of games for seasoned players to demonstrate their skills in direct competition with one another and other TI4 players from across the Midwest and beyond.
This event also features table space for free casual TI4 games, learn to play sessions, and discounts on the purchase of TI4 and expansions in-store. We welcome faction cosplayers!
Dates:
Labor Day Weekend (Saturday September 5th thru Sunday September 6th, 2026).
Location:
Hobby Corner in Iowa City, Iowa. 1606 Sycamore Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Schedule:
Saturday September 5th:
10am-11am:
Table assignments, drafting, and setup
11am-8pm:
Qualifier games
8pm:
Hard stop on all Qualifier games; qualifying finalists and backups announced
Sunday September 6th:
10am-7pm:
Tournament Championship game
7:15pm:
Championship winners announced; awards ceremony
AND
11am-6pm:
Casual TI4 gaming and learn to play tables available (free to play)
Registration:
The tournament registration fee is $20. This secures your place in the tournament. Note that there are no registration fees for casual gaming or learn to play sessions on Sunday. Register
Prizes:
The championship winner will receive a trophy, store credit at Hobby Corner, and the distinguished title “Galactic Emperor 2026".
Tournament details:
This is a competitive TI4 game; all registered tournament players should have an understanding of the game mechanics prior to game day including the Prophecy of Kings and Thunder’s Edge expansion. Factions, Speaker/seating position relative to speaker, and slices will be chosen via snake draft. Mapmaking will also proceed in snake order starting with the last position, each player in turn selecting a hex from their drafted slice for legal placement on the map (starting with the inner circle around Mecatol Rex and following the standard tournament rules disallowing placement of adjacent hazard tiles). Play to 10 VP or time limit.
Parking & Accommodations:
Free parking at the Sycamore Mall. There are several local hotels available to book in the Iowa City area.
Meals, snacks, and refreshments:
There are several restaurants nearby, including a handful within walking distance. Snacks and beverages can also be purchased onsite.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 24.80
