SaltPOD 0006, Summer 2025 Release date: June 30, 2025 Welcome gamers! If you are a board gamer, a social gamer, or someone who loves RPGs, SaltCON is a place for you. Welcome back to SaltPOD, your dedicated deep dive into the vibrant world of SaltCon and the incredible community that makes it tick! If you're new here, SaltPOD is your backstage pass, your insider scoop, your direct line to all things SaltCON. SaltCON – the biggest and best tabletop gaming convention in the Mountain West! We're here to explore the amazing games, the fantastic people, and the unforgettable experiences that make SaltCon a must-attend event year after year. Get ready to level up your excitement!" This episode we are reviewing all the great things that happened at SaltCON Summer which happened June 6th through the 8th at the Davis Conference Center, in Layton City. The first Summer event is the smallest of the events that happen at the Davis Conference Center, but that does not mean there is a shortage of events and fun to be had. This was still three days that were packed full of RPG events, Board Game events, Social gaming events, and even a tournament or two to be played in. So sit back and let’s dig in. We have a lot to talk about. Vendor Hall Some very cool stuff for gaming drinks, games, and gaming accessories.
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https://www.facebook.com/diethuludimension/
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/DiceChaos/
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https://wyvernwarfare.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/Fictionmobile/
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https://binarycocoa.com/
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https://aalazersquirrel.com/
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https://www.4xpgaming.com/
Hot Games:
Play to Win Games
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I played a handful of games from this game on the shelves, there were around 30 games that were there to try out and to get a chance to win them. Even if you just wanted to review the rules and enter to win the game that is an option, but this is a great way to try a game and see if you want to have a chance to win them.
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https://saltcon.com/summer-play-to-win/
Gaming library
There were 278 different events the attendees could sign up for. 178 Total RPG events.
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85 RPG events
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26 Pathfinder events
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67 Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League events
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This event was played with multiple tables running simultaneously, at multiple level tiers. The Pathfinder Society came out victorious!
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D&D Adventurers League: Hold Back the Dead Multi Table Event
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The Adventurer's League had some close calls, and not everyone made it out alive this time... but the dead have been vanquished. For now.
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Hold Back the Dead is a multi-table Dungeons & Dragons adventure where heroes must defend a stronghold under siege by an overwhelming undead force. As the tide of the dead rises, players work together across tables to uncover the source of the invasion and prevent an ancient evil from breaking through. Designed for epic coordination and tense decisions, it blends horror, heroism, and high-stakes combat in a dynamic battlefield setting.
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Playtests for new RPG systems were available at SaltCON Summer with the highlights being
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SaltCON End of Summer will have a stronger focus on prototype RPG systems and welcomes game developers to join the SaltCON GameMasters Guild on Discord or Facebook to learn more about bringing their systems to the convention.
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Total sessions run: 175
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Other popular games included Cyberpunk Red, Shadowdark, Call of Cthulhu, Shadowrun, Vampire the Masquerade, The Electric State, BESM, Nimble 2, Dragonbane, DC20, and many more!
Game Swap
Flea Market Saturday for 2-hours
Tournaments
EventsBroadway Murder Mystery - Groomed for Murder!
64 total board game events
Board Game Events
Meeple Nation events
What a way to start the Summer of Gaming. So what is next?
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SaltCON End of Summer
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August 29-31
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1000 badges
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Game library
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RPG area
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Hot Games
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No-Ship Math Trade
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Game swap
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Flea Market
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Figure Painting
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Vendors
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Reserved tables
Next Year SaltCON is adding a Sixth Event. One that will have many people very excited.
SaltCON Cruise August 7-14
Leaving Seattle and cruising up to Alaska and then back to Seattle.
Limited to 100 spots
Gaming Library
Room Block
If you have any questions feel free to email us at [email protected]. We are always excited to hear about new games and exciting events and great times. And with that we have completed another deep dive into the salty goodness of SaltCon! We hope you're as excited as we are for all the fun and games. Remember, SaltPOD is your ongoing connection to these amazing events. But the board gaming adventure doesn't stop here! If you love in-depth discussions, diverse perspectives, and talking about all things board games, be sure to check out our regular podcast, Meeple Nation! There we have episodes serving up fantastic content week after week. Until next time, keep rolling those dice, and we'll see you at SaltCon!"Thanks for listening.
