Game Brain: A Board Game Podcast About Our Gaming Group #245 BGG.CON 2025
Nov 24, 2025
Join the crew as they dive into the unique vibe of BGG.CON 2025 in Dallas, sharing tales of gaming marathons in a sunless environment. They discuss the thrill of exploring the Hot Games Room and the complexities of popular titles like Faea Swamp and Forestry. Insights into emotional gameplay emerge with Clans of Caledonia, while the coming-of-age theme in games stirs poignant table moments. With quick hits on Agent Avenue and Wispwood, expect laughter, camaraderie, and reflections on the joys and fatigue of con life.
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Con Arrival And No-Sun Weekend
- Matthew and the crew arrived at BGG.CON 2025 and joked they "had not seen the sun nor the sky" after staying inside since Wednesday.
- They framed the trip as a joyful, intense convention binge that set the tone for nonstop gaming and camaraderie.
BGG.CON: A Focused Board-Gamer Singularity
- Trey described BGG.CON as a single-purpose board-gamer gathering with massive library shelves and easy meetups.
- The convention's culture encourages tabling games, meeting strangers, and playing new hot titles without packing everything.
Pack Light — Trust The Library
- Don't overpack games for BGG.CON because the library is extensive and often has the hot new titles.
- Bring one or two unique games you want to table, but use the con library to avoid hauling dozens of boxes.