Trans Futures Game-a-Thon
A week-long community gaming event connecting folks across Washington State for Trans Justice!
May 8-16, 2026 • Multiple Locations in WA & Online
Game-a-Thon Events
Game Week (May 8–15)
During the week leading up to the livestream finale, we’ll share:
- Community game nights hosted by Trans-Wa and partners (in-person and online)
- TTRPG one-shots and casual tabletop sessions
- Independent game sessions hosted by individual and group supporters
Game nights may take place in spaces like bookstores, libraries, community centers, or online.
Independent individuals and groups may host private game sessions in their homes or other private spaces.
Learn more about Hosting a Community Gaming Session below →
Livestream Finale (4pm May 15 – 4pm May 16)
The week culminates in a 24-hour livestream featuring:
- Trans, QTBIPOC, and allied streamers
- Gaming, creative play, and community hangouts
- Raising funds and awareness for gender-affirming care
- More information about Trans-Wa’s new weekly drop-in TTRPG group
Learn more about Streaming below →
Why We’re Doing This
Right now, trans communities are facing increasingly extreme levels of harm and isolation. The Game-a-Thon recenters trans joy, creativity, and collective care.
This event will also directly fund Trans-Wa’s statewide programming for trans and gender-expansive people, including:
- Gender-affirming mental health care
- Legal, social, and medical transition support
- Community-building events (like this!)
- Youth & parent drop-ins
- Accessible jobs for trans people and trainings for their allies
WHAT?
The Trans Futures Game-a-Thon is a week-long community gaming event that culminates in a 24-hour livestream.
Join gender-expansive community members and allies to:
- Play games
- Stream and watch
- Raise funds for Trans-Wa’s statewide gender-affirming care programs
You don’t need prior experience, a big group, or fancy equipment to participate. This event is built around small groups coming together in support of our trans loved ones and community members.
WHEN?
Community Sessions: May 8-16, 2026
- May 8-15: Community Gaming Sessions
- Multiple locations throughout Washington State
Livestream: May 15-16
- Starts: May 15 (4pm)
- Ends: May 16 (4pm)
WHERE?
Multiple Locations + Online
- Community gaming sessions at multiple locations throughout Washington State
- Folks outside of Washington are also welcome to participate!
Livestream via Twitch
Host a Community Game Session
Support gender-affirming care in Washington State by hosting a community gaming session during Trans-Wa’s Game-A-Thon!
You can host:
- A TTRPG one-shot
- A board or card game night
- A casual “bring your favorite game” hangout
- An online or in-person session
- A small gathering with friends, coworkers, or community members
Community hosts act like team captains, bringing people together to play and fundraise in a way that works for them.
Hosts receive:
- A simple hosting guide
- A donation link and QR code
- Social media and print-friendly graphics
- Accessibility and safety guidance
You don’t need to be affiliated with an organization—anyone can host.
Sign up to host a community game session!
Stream With Us
Want to support gender-affirming care in Washington State by streaming during the Game-a-Thon?
We’d love to have you! Streamers with all audience sizes are welcome to use their own Twitch account.
Streamers can:
- Choose their own games or creative content
- Stream for a scheduled block during the finale or independently during Game Week
- Fundraise through a shared campaign link
- Participate solo or collaboratively with others
You might stream:
- Video games
- Tabletop games
- A TTRPG one-shot or part of a longer TTRPG
- Any other game you can think of!
We’ll provide:
- Fundraising links and instructions
- Optional graphics and overlays
- Suggested donations
- Event hashtags and promotional messaging
- Safety and accessibility guidelines