The Gen Con Virgin

Traveling around the world isn't like dusting crops. But I have done it. This time, for the very first time to go to a gaming convention.

This one was Gen Con.

From car to train to plane. So you could say "Planes, Trains and Automobiles."

Yes, beware this blog may contain film quotes! 

Coming to America is an experience and a half. The same heat, but it felt different. The street  were packed full of Gen Conners and the food was BIG. Taco's and burgers for breakfast was one way to fill your stomach and everything was spicy, to keep you regular.

But I wasn't here to sample this other life, I was here to work. And maybe catch some online friends. 

I was invited to Gen Con by the generous chaps at Monolith. To demonstrate Mythic Battles: Pantheon where Greek God wage war on each other. Batman: Gotham City Chronicles, re-enacting the greatest moment from the na-nah na-nah na-nah na-nah Batman comic books. And also present their next big Kickstarter, Claustrophobia 1643. 

Our team of four were kept on our toes from dusk till dawn as the booth filled up. Which is great because it would make the longest day fly by. Players seem to really enjoy their experience and gave positive feedback.

For more info and images from the show, check out the video below...

Apart from spending the trading days with a great team of guys (David, Ken and Matt...a real pleasure...let's do it again) I got to have wonderful evening wondering in the city heat, looking for somewhere to play. And there were plenty of places to play. All hotels were hot shot places to find whole areas designated to playing games.

Board Game Geek hosted a large room in one of them. Everywhere I looked, there was someone I knew. Lance Myxter, Joel Eddy, Rodney Smith and a bucket load of others (sorry if I forgot you). Played a few game with the shiny Keith Collins and attentive Forest Bower and the golden voice charmer Anthony Racano . 

​We played games like Gizmos, Dinousaur Tea Party and I presented an up and coming game, Badass Force.

But the highlight had to be the time that Burky meets Badger (I know, it should be Harry meets Sally) in the flesh. Hanging out with, playing games with and getting covered in cigar smoke with Kevin Burkhardsmeier, my podcasting buddy, was priceless.

And seeing his Game Toppers in most of the booth was like the Holy Grail. Elegant and comfortable. 

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. But I will always look on the bright side of life as this was a great big convention that holds many memory's. Opening the door of new games to gamers and meeting strangers, fans and people I respect, is something that will stay with. As well as rest in this matrix.

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