Sneak Peek: Gaming with GeekDad at Gen Con
Gen Con 2019 is nearly upon us, and the GeekDad team is excited for so many reasons – not the least of which is our annual Gaming with GeekDad event!
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Tag: Gen Con
Gen Con 2017: Talking and Testing ‘Tunnels & Trolls’
When I played the demo version of the Tunnels & Trolls Adventures app at last year’s Gen Con, I was impressed with the way the digital update of the classic solo adventure “Naked Doom” combined a pencil-and-paper roleplaying game feel with digital story telling elements.
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Gen Con Info Dump (With Photos!), Part 3
Let’s wrap up the Gen Con Info Dump with Saturday and Sunday!
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Gen Con 2017: Steve Jackson Games – ‘Munchkin’ and More
I always look forward to visiting the Steve Jackson Games team at Gen Con. Here’s what’s new this year!
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Side-by-Side Comparison: ‘Frostgrave’/’Ghost Archipelago’ (Plus Battle Report!)
One of the highlights of my Gen Con 50 trip was getting to play a game of ‘Frostgrave’ with its creator, Joe McCullough. Joe was at Gen Con to promote his new spin-off game, ‘Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago.’ I’m going to do a side-by-side comparison (of sorts) between the original ‘Frostgrave’ and ‘Ghost Archipelago,’ pointing out similarities and differences. When the comparisons are done, I also want to share with you the battle report from my game with Joe and two friends.
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Gen Con Info Dump (With Photos!), Part 2
Welcome back to my Day 2 Gen Con recap!
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Gen Con Info Dump (With Photos!), Part 1
I’ve got a pile of photos and stories from Gen Con, so let’s dive in! Here’s Day 1 (and a half).
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The Getting Excited for Gen Con 50 Super-MEGA Post
It’s our annual post of all the things all the GeekDads are looking forward to seeing at Gen Con. This year, it’s the 50th anniversary!
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NASCRAG: 38 Gen Con Years and Counting
If role-playing at Gen Con is your thing, you might look into putting some table time with NASCRAG on your calendar.
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Con*Quest Journals’ 50th Anniversary Gen Con Journal Is Here!
Con*Quest Journals is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Gen Con by offering up a new licensed journal for Gen Con attendees looking for a great way to keep all their notes and reviews and brochures and business cards in a single location.
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It’s Time to Pre-Register for Gen Con 50!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Gen Con, the biggest tabletop gaming convention in North America, and it’s time to pre-register if you haven’t already!
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5 Family-Friendly Games You Can Learn and Play in Under 30 Minutes
Don’t have much time? Here are five family-friendly games, discovered at Gen Con. Each can be taught and played in less than 30 minutes. Have fun!
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Gen Con 2016 in Photos, Part 4
Here’s the last day of my Gen Con 2016 photo recap!
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GeekDad’s 2016 ‘True Dungeon’ Adventure
GeekDad ventures into ‘True Dungeon’ to challenge the scary things bumping around in the dark once again. And, spoiler alert, once again, total party kill. We still had a great time!
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Gen Con 2016 in Photos, Part 3
Time for Day 3 of my Gen Con photo recap! It’s Saturday—and the crowds just get bigger.
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Gen Con 2016: MetaArcade Platform Demo
GeekDad test-drives MetaArcade’s digital edition of a classic ‘Tunnels & Trolls’ RPG solo adventure.
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Gen Con 2016 Role-Playing Old and New
Role-playing at Gen Con is always a treat: This year, GeekDad John Booth learned the 41-year-old classic ‘Tunnels & Trolls’, and Monte Cook’s ‘Cypher System’, as well as enjoying a return to ‘Dungeons & Dragons.’
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My Gen Con 2016 Wrap-Up and Notes
It’s been three weeks since I departed Indianapolis and left Gen Con 2016 for Atlanta; before memory fades too much, I wanted to sit down and write down as much as possible about my experiences this year at Gen Con.
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‘Munchkin’ at 15: A Gen Con Interview
Steve Jackson Games launched ‘Munchkin’ at Gen Con 2001—15 years prior to this year’s recently-concluded convention—so naturally, it’s time for a milestone celebration.
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My Flight to Gen Con 2016 (and Two Reviews)
On the morning of August 3rd, I was doing my last bit of packing and preparing to head to the airport for Gen Con 2016. My plan for the long line was to watch a movie on my iPad with headphones.
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Our Most Favorite Things About Gen Con, 2016 Edition
How is it possible for Gen Con to both feel too short and too long?
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Gen Con or #GenCant? We’ve Got a Giveaway for You!
The tile-laying game, ‘Tsuro,’ has been doing really well on iOS and Android devices, and a new update makes it even better. Plus, we have codes to give away!
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SDCC vs. Gen Con: Who Wins?
Comic Con or Gen Con? Our guest poster picks Gen Con, and here’s why.
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The Getting Excited for Gen Con 2016 Super-MEGA Post
What are the GeekDads excited about for Gen Con? The better question might be what aren’t we excited about?! We run down the games and events that have us overly eager to invade Indianapolis in a couple of weeks.
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Exploring the Gen Con Gamer’s Yearbook
Last year was my first time attending Gen Con. I was the Geekdad rookie, mouth wide open in awe as I first entered the Exhibit Hall. This year I’m excited to use the Gen Con Gamer’s Yearbook to help organize my visit to this year’s events!
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Sign Up to ‘Game with GeekDad’ at Gen Con!
Come play games with GeekDad at Gen Con. Just a few seats remain – sign up today!
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Preparing for the Long Con: Convention Goer’s Checklist
Going to a convention this season? Here are some recommendations for what to bring and what to plan for.
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Come Play Games with GeekDad at Gen Con
GeekDad will be hosting a couple of events at Gen Con this summer. Find out what, when, and why …
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Can You Beat ‘The Game’?
In Germany, ‘The Game’ plays YOU! At least, that’s the gist of the blurb on the back of the German edition I got. ‘The Game’ is a cooperative card game that’s very easy to learn but maybe not so easy to beat.
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A Long Time Ago, in a Toy Store Far, Far Away…
During my first Gen Con a few weeks back, I had such a great time… and a large part of that was being able to hang with fellow geek dads Dave Banks, John Booth, and Jonathan Liu (among others). John introduced me to a friend of his, Brian Stillman, who was also a member of our ragtag group, and over a number of nights we played many games and had dozens of interesting conversations… and one of those was about Brian’s special ‘Star Wars’ toy documentary project titled ‘Plastic Galaxy’ that was playing at Gen Con.
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