As one of 42,000+ ‘unique’ attendees amidst the event, I had a good time. I had a very different sort of time than the vast majority of folks, though. That’s mainly because I was focused on the industry and academic side of things behind closed doors...
So I’ve already talked a lot about researching for a con and how to pitch at a con… but I don’t think I’ve shared how I get organized for a con. Keep reading for what to do and a free template! First, let’s start with some goals. What is...
For those unfamiliar with Fastaval, consider this post required reading. Written after returning from Fastaval in 2022, it was extensively edited and corrected after the fact thanks to a number of folks I met there to help me ensure the facts correct. (There, as here,...
Held at the Harrogate Convention Centre in northern England, Airecon is second only to the UK Games Expo in terms of size. This was my second Airecon, and I’m happy to mention I had a great time. There wasn’t any one thing that stood out (perhaps my first...
If you’re more into hobby classics like Carcassone, Ticket to Ride, and so on, you already know about a lot of the big conventions / shows to attend – Gen Con and Origins in the US, the UK Games Expo in England, Essen in Germany, Cannes in France…...
…and we’re back! It’s been three years since the last full-strength UKGE in Birmingham, and I couldn’t wait! Part of my reason for going, of course, is pitching. As of this post I have 13 signed games, another 20 or so that are playtested and...
