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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. Hosted on Acast.
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Episode 246: Conventions We Attended Between Memorial Day and Labor Day (opens the original)
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On this episode, Quarex and Ben talk about the conventions that we attended (and those we wish we could have attended). Listen in to hear about our time at: Anime Magic in Chicago Michigan Retro Gaming Expo NOVA Open Tad and Craig's Excellent Party ... and listen in to hear our very special coverage of Necronomicon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 245: Preparing for Gamehole-ing in 2026 (opens the original)
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On this episode, we're getting you ready for the thirteenth version of Gamehole Con 2026, held in gorgeous Madison, WI! Referenced on this episode is: Dane County Regional Airport The Badger Bus from MKE Housing and campgrounds around the Alliant Energy Center Get your tickets to Faster, Purple Worm: Kill, Kill ! Take part in the Mad Orc Fun Run Play in one of the learn to play and tournaments that Luma Events is bringing to Madison! Snag a ticket to Zombie Reign , the Shadowdark-meets-zombie mo
Episode 244: GET ON IT by Budgeting for Summer 2027 Conventions (opens the original)
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On this episode, Quarex and Ben are talking about the importance of budgeting for a summer of gaming conventions in 2027. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, you can attend five of the seven G7 conventions, to say nothing of the many larger US conventions during that period... including a new entrance that is holding its first convention in late June 2027! And if you want to see where the tea is spilt, join our Discord server ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 243: Rounding Up the Back Third of the 2026 Convention Calendar (opens the original)
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Are there too many conventions! Hardly, even if our convention roundups are routinely our longest episodes! Conventions in September (after Labor Day) are plentiful and include: Strong Tower Con Council Con Tabletop Central CuseCon Justacon Dice Tower Retreat GAMEMason Hawkland Gaming Festival Southern Front SkålCon Barrage BR&WL-CON Cap Con 2026 SIBcon Atlanta Game Fest MegaMooseCon Pro or Con Shirecon The Ettin Geekway Micro Camp Wagoncon Conventions in October include: Virtual Greyhawk Con Pi
Episode 242: Third Annual Games of the Convention! (opens the original)
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On this episode, Quarex and Ben award our Games of the Convention for the 2025-26 Gen Con Ludinal Year! Whether the games are freshly released, a little older, awaiting crowdfunding or just about to be released... these are our favorite games we discovered over the last 12 months. Featuring nominations from our friends and contributors: Ben T. Barackus, Yonit, David Havelka, and artificer of the pod Shawn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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