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If you’re a return reader, then you’ve probably seen my “Reader Interaction” posts. Well I’ve decided to make them a weekly feature here on Purple Pawn, and thanks to the recommendation of another Pawn, will be calling it “Purple Parlay”.
These posts will run on Fridays and are meant to spark some conversation between the Pawns and our readers.
So what should our first official Parlay be? How about the convention season? Believe it or not there’s plenty of conventions already coming up.
What conventions will you be attending? What conventions would you recommend?
I’m based in CT, and ConnCon is coming up, but I don’t think I’ll be attending since it’s the weekend of my daughter’s birthday party. ConnectiCon is another con I like to hit in July, and it looks like this year it falls at a good time for me to go.
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I’ll be hitting New York Toy Fair, Protospiel, and GenCon for sure. I’m still not sure if I’ll be attending the GAMA Trade Show and Origins though. I really like GTS and Origins, but I see most of the same folks at GenCon and I get to play more. :)
Locally, I’m going to try and hit Marmalade Dog in March at West Michigan Univ. Its mostly RPGs, with some board games.
I’ll probably be hitting Kublacon at least. Maybe Pacificon as well (San Jose). In an ideal world, I’d love to get to BGG con, but I’m not sure if this is the year…
WBC 2010 (World Boardgaming Champsionships) in Lancaster, PA in August! I love the open gaming experience with the vendors and demos as a supportive element!
I’m on my way to Toy Fair in the morning. I’m also planning to go to Gen Con, and I usually make it to Euro Quest. I don’t expect it, but I’m keeping in mind Origins and BGG Con as possibilities. I had a fantastic time at Origins last year, and I think my family might enjoy it.
I’ll be back at Origins this year, resuming my trifecta of gaming, reporting and shopping. Gencon is a possibility, but I’ll likely remain fairly local this year, hitting ConCarolinas and possibly taking a trip to the World Boardgame Championships.