Episode 157Gen Con Wrap Up with Izzy, Jace, and Nick

We’re back with even more Gen Con coverage! Let’s wrap up our con season with the Martinellis’ impressions of Gen Con. Isabelle and Jace both attended with their parents.

What’s Gen Con like from 3 feet off the ground?

Jace liked “playing games”. His favorite was Rhino Hero Super Battle.

Izzy’s favorite was Food Fighters from Kids Table Board Gaming (with 3 expansions!)

Jace also really liked a spitting Alpaca game called Hackin’ Packin’ Alpaca at the Mattel booth.

Inquiring minds want to know- dragon bracelet for Izzy? NO!?

Dragonrealm from Gamewright was also a big hit.

Nick got Sushi Roll & Sushi Go Party (need more players!)

The food trucks are cool, even if Izzy only ate from the same pizza truck every time.

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So Nick, what was Gen Con like this year?

Nick got in Wednesday, and waited in will-call line for Izzy’s wristband.

Thursday morning was great: grabbed press badge right at 7:30 and went for breakfast. They couldn’t access their hotel room easily to go dump off purchases and grab snacks, so they tried to plan better than they had in past years. Nick and his friend usually stay right in the convention from 10am (open) until close, trying to make the most of every moment.

Nick says that the convention felt less crowded Thursday and Friday than it has in the past. Not sure why, since more tickets were sold.

One of their most memorable moments: “launch party” for Terror Below (Renegade) – since they had backed the Kickstarter, they got to pick up their copy and get a tutorial on the spot. And artist & designers signed the box! They also got to meet Becca Scott from Geek & Sundry.

Let’s talk about some of the games!

Starting with Big G Creative:

* Trapper Keeper* Keepin it Saxy – entry level coop game themed to keep Kenny G in hi...