Episode 074
Games are a great way to bring people together, and conventions are a great way to play games. So, what do game conventions help offer audiences, and how do the smaller ones differ than large ones?
Length: 30:47
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DESCRIPTION: Erin and Ryan discuss the value of little, local conventions. We also go over what we’ve been playing on all these snowy days, the Catan movie announcement, and TotalCon.
GUEST: None
RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES:
- Splendor by Space Cowboys
- Ascension by StoneBlade Entertainment
- Hyperborea by Asmodee
- Imperial Harvest by Broomstick Monkey Games
- The Great Heartland Hauling Co by Dice Hate Me Games
- Mysterium by Portal Games
QUICK TOPICS:
- Catan Goes To Hollywood: The Catan movie
- TotalCon XXIX
LENGTHY TOPIC:
- The value of small gaming cons
- What do small conventions offer compared to larger ones?
- Are small cons dying out?
- If so, what are the reasons for that?
- If not, what makes them special?
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Audio Credits: Intro music track is “Swing!” by Bargo!, used under Creative Commons license.