December 10, 2024: BGG.CON 2024 Post-Convention Report

I recently attended BGG.CON at the Hyatt Regency Reunion Tower in Dallas, and there were over 2,500 players present! 

A few of our team members staffed a booth in the exhibit hall, and we featured demos of some of our newest/coolest releases, including Car Wars Orange/Purple, Pathfinder Revolution!, and Hack & Slash Deluxe.

This was 5-day con, and while the library did close at night, gaming was otherwise happening aoround the clock! There were scores of entertaining events to sign up for, including some from SJ Games' friend Nathaniel T. Nathaniel hosted a Car Wars tournament, along with several sessions of The Fantasy Trip, and I'm exccited to report that 13 whole new players were introduced to our games through his events!

One of my favorite features this year was a sensory room in which folks could relax in a quiet space with dim lighting, comfortable seating, coloring books, and an assortment of fidget toys. It was a great escape for anyone looking to get away from the large crowds or loud halls.

According to the library stats, 2,786 unique games were checked out with Let's Go! To Japan leading the pack at a whopping 116 times!

The next Board Game Geek event, BGG.Spring, will take place over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend, May 22-26, at the Hyatt Regency DFW Airport. We hope you're there!

-- Michelle Richardson