
In "All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions," your hosts Ben and Quarex discuss how to prepare for, how to get to, and how to have the best time at gaming conventions. We interview the people who attend, exhibit, and yes even run gaming conventions.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 219 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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On this interview episode, Ben, Quarex, and Ben interviewed designers at conventions earlier this year!
* Stuart from Warcradle Studios, who was showing off Armoured Clash at Adepticon!
* Yochai from Cairn Press, who designed Cairn 2e, records t... more
On this episode, it's chatting from the Origins exhibitor hall about RPGs and merch!
* Kelly with Red Raccoon Games, who was the lead at the Origins Merch Booth on Saturday!
* The better of the two interviews we conducted with Gabe and Le of Weir... more
On this episode, it's chatting from the Origins exhibitor hall about board games and components!
* David from Intersection Games, who was showing off Flip Draw: Mondrian and Concrete Canvas, currently available for preorder!
* Alyssa from Brooke ... more
On this episode, Quarex and Ben are previewing Origins at the speed of GAMA! The following is a list of things that we talk about...
* The security and metal detector FAQ that was released between recording this episode and releasing this episode!... more
Coming up on Friday, June 12, it's the deadline to elect to have your Gen Con badge shipped to you! No need to brave the will call line, because your badges and event tickets will show up at your home.
With that in mind, your hosts interrupt our Or... more
On this episode, we're talking with three creatives who will be at Origins Game Fair 50 Plus 1!
* Bug Boll of 9th Level Games, who is running so many games in the Hyatt while also manning booth 1808!
* Chrys from Hectic Electron Games, who is se... more
On this episode, your hosts talk with game designer Ian Zang, who is a board member of the Unpublished Games Network!
* Check out the Unpub Network!
* Get involved at Unpub Festival or any of the the conventions Unpub has a presence!
* Become i... more
One of the more unique programs at Origins Game Fair is the Tournament of Pieces! This section of the exhibit hall is filled with all kinds of puzzling — speed puzzling, fun puzzling, live laugh love puzzling... and there's even three An Ohio State C... more
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Two hosts explore gaming conventions from every angle, offering practical tips for planning, traveling to, and optimizing time at events. Across episodes, the show emphasizes badge choices, travel logistics, lodging, and budgeting, while weaving in personal anecdotes and attendee, exhibitor, and organizer perspectives. A strong throughline is the community around conventions—local, national, and international—highlighting beginner-friendly advice for newcomers and nuanced insights for seasoned attendees alike. Notably, the program frequently features guests who are convention organizers, game designers, publishers, and community leaders, providing a well-rounded view of the con ecosystem and what makes events work, from staffing to programm... more
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