Registration is required for anyone who will participate in the convention, including playing in tournaments or open gaming, buying or selling in the Bring-and-Buy, attending demonstrations, or trading in the No-Ship Math Trade. It is not necessary to register to be a spectator or to purchase from vendors.

Pre-registration for the 2014 session of the Congress of Gamers is closed. Registration at the door for the entire weekend is $17, $12 for just Saturday, or $6 for just Sunday. Youth (under 16) special rate is $5 per day at the door when accompanying a paying adult. Shirts are $15 for sizes S-XL, and $20 for 2XL-4XL.