Are Small Game Conventions Dying Out? - Wargaming Recon #129 Download (2588)

With the growing popularity of mega cons are smaller game conventions dying out? Jonathan addresses the question with his thoughts. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to hear an important announcement about the birth of Jonathan’s first child.

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Mega Convention Pros

HUGE
Greater variety
More people
Attracts more attention from everyone (biz, ppl, media etc)
Product launches/sneak peeks in abundance

Smaller Convention Pros

Targeted audience
Personal touch
Focused
More affordable
More responsive to feedback

To Survive Smaller Conventions MUST:

Adapt
Stay true to their core beliefs (who they are)
Reach out (to non-traditional attendees)
Utilize technology
Be Bold (to try something different)

TAS-CON 2015
Unique way to kickstart a small convention.

WHEN: Sat Mar 21, 2015 from 9am-11pm
WHERE: Courtyard Marriott hotel in Milford, Massachusetts
HOW: Back the Kickstarter for as little as $15
WHY: Variety of board and wargames plus Jonathan has a free press badge for him to attend. You can say hi if you see him.

Do you have questions, comments, or constructive feedback? Then please share it with us on Facebook, Twitter, or via e-mail at cwfgamecast@wargamingforums.com.

iTunes/Stitcher Reviews

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RobertD left a 4 star review on Stitcher Radio titled Historical Wargaming saying “Every episode has some great content related to wargaming in New England. It could be talking about a Convention with one of the directors, holiday buying ideas, or even just doing a mailbag episode.”

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Announcements

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-Catherine Ann was born on February 4, 2015. She weighed 7lb 8oz and was 20 inches long. Many thanks for all the congratulatory messages!

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Troll in the Corner Podcast Network

Wargaming Recon belongs to the Troll in the Corner Podcast Network (TCPN). You may like some of the other shows on the network.

Indie Talks – bi-monthly on Wednesdays covering independent games, film, television. Includes many interviews. Hosted by Trollitc owner Ben Gerber.

Monsters of the Shattered World – monthly on the last Saturday. Story of a young scholar encountering strange animals on another world.

Promos for the TCPN podcasts appear at the end of the show. Many thanks to Jeremy Kostiew, Troll ITC’s logo designer, for the amazing logos. Check out his portfolio at MightyNightGaunt.com