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All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions

Quarex & Ben
Gen Con
PAX Unplugged
Gamehole Con
Adepticon
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Marathon
Indianapolis
Garycon
Madison
Gary Con
Joco Cruise
UK Games Expo
Origins Game Fair
Balticon
Board Games
New York
Munchkin
Page
Game Conventions

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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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On this episode, your hosts talk with game designer Ian Zang, who is a board member of the Unpublished Games Network!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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Quarex
Host of the show; frequent host and co-host on All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions.
Ben
Co-host of All Year I Dream About Gaming Conventions; often leads discussion with Quarex.

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Episode 169: Creators and Designers at PAX Unplugged
Q: How can independent game designers get involved and gain exposure at Pax Unplugged?
Nicole Amato shares a wealth of practical steps including testing with play groups, crowdfunding preparation, accessing a list of manufacturers, and leveraging connections with content creators; she also suggests using Kickstarter as a launchpad and emphasizes the importance of community networks for previews, reviews, and publishing paths.
Episode 209: Going Once, Going Twice with Alex Kammer
Q: What drew you into collecting original TSR materials and how did that evolve into your current collection?
Kam­mer explains that a mix of curiosity, the thrill of finding rare items, and the desire to preserve gaming history led him to pursue original, shrink-wrapped TSR items, which gradually expanded into a comprehensive collection.
Episode 195: DIE Valiantly with Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan
Q: What is the twist you're adding for the DIE Metadungeon?
The dungeon recapitulates the history of gaming by moving through six levels, each decade shaping the town and the subsequent dungeon, and integrating era-specific mechanics and aesthetics to mirror how RPGs evolved over time.
Episode 200: UK Games Expo with Richard and Tony
Q: How has attendee experience been prioritized in Expo growth?
They emphasize easy refunds, ambassadors to help attendees, and activities beyond gaming to ensure people have multiple reasons to stay and return.
Episode 200: UK Games Expo with Richard and Tony
Q: What were the biggest early challenges in launching UK Games Expo?
Figuring out venue logistics, power usage, ticket fulfillment, and transitioning from a hotel setup to a NEC-scale venue, including learning how conventions are powered and organized.

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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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