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BJ Shea's Board Game Alliance. Epi. 39

BJ Shea's Geek Nation
BJ Shea's Geek Nation
Episode • Aug 21, 2018 • 29m
Host: Chris “The CON-noisseur” Walker

Designer: Sean Epperson of Thing 12 Games

Chief Game Player: Josh Utley from The Omega Gamers





Convention Season is in full swing, and the guys discuss the ones they’re most looking forward to this year.

Then, we run down a list of do’s and font’s as you head out to enjoy your favorite convention.



PLAY NICE!



Dragonflight 39:

Aug 24-26 Bellevue, Wa @Bellevue Hilton

http://dragonflight.org





PAX West: 

Aug 31-Sep 3 Seattle Wa, Washington State Convention Center

http://prime.paxsite.com





RoseCity Comic Con

Sep 7-9 Portland Oregon. Oregon Convention Center

https://rosecitycomiccon.com





Central City Comic Con

Oct 13-14, Ellensburg WA

Kittitas Fairgrounds free parking

https://centralcitycomiccon.com



Dice Tower West

Mar 6-10 Las Vegas, NV

Exact location TBA

https://www.dicetowerwest.com





Con Etiquette Do’s and Don’ts:



Do plan ahead. Apps,schedules, Programs and scout around if your new to get the lay of the land.

Don’t Plan too tight. Leave times for breaks and quite, not running from panel to panel or game to game.

Do Play games with people have fun and meet people, that’s why you’re there.

Don’t try play a game if you don’t have the time to play it! (Or if you actively working at the con)

Do stay hydrated drink water have it with you.

Don’t forget to stop and eat. Meal break in between games is good (and eat at off times, not right at noon)

Do be courteous when it comes to promo giveaways, take one say thank you and let others in.

Don’t cut lines

Do bring a bag or back pack 

Don’t bring a extra large stroller that your only using to haul games

Do bring a jacket Cons are crowded and they keep the AC up all the time so if you get chilly your covered literally.

Don’t be rude we are all there to game. Respect other AND THE VENUE. Clean up after yourself

Do take a shower every day no matter what.

Take quiet time breaks

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