Episode 249: The Road to IndiCon 2026

from Tabletop SportCast · host James Cast

In this episode, James discusses his preparations for IndiCon, shares insights on planning gaming projects, and highlights what makes a great gaming event. He emphasizes the importance of good games, access to designers, and the power of community in enhancing the hobby experience. keywordsboard games, IndieCon, gaming events, game design, community, project planning, sports board games, game development, gaming industry, event tipsChapters00:00 Packing for IndieCon: Essential Gear and Games01:09 Selecting Games for Short Events and Travel02:29 Packing Light vs. Packing Too Much04:32 Introduction to the Episode and IndieCon04:54 Recap of Last Week's Episode and Project Adjustments06:08 Using ChatGPT for Project Brainstorming08:39 Developing a Wrestling Federation Project09:51 Storytelling and Building Rivalries in Projects11:59 Pivoting Plans and Flexibility in Projects12:20 News from Stone Mountain Press and New Releases13:42 Upcoming Baseball Games and New Releases15:01 Print vs. PDF Models and Industry Trends16:47 New Baseball and Sports Games on the Horizon17:57 Exciting Developments in Horse Racing and Tennis Games19:21 Updates from 49 Sports Games and New Seasons20:00 Struggling to Get Games to the Table20:57 Running a Baseball Tournament with Payoff Pitch23:26 Highlights from the Tournament and 1986 Baseball23:38 Getting Ready for IndieCon and Milestone Episode24:30 Live Show Plans from IndieCon25:52 Top 5 Elements of a Great Gaming Event28:23 The Importance of Designer Access and Conversations31:05 Creating Space for Conversations at Events32:04 Choosing Signature Sites for Gaming Events34:17 Signature Sites: Hotels, Museums, and Unique Locations36:05 The Power of Community and Like-Minded People37:46 Anticipating a Great IndieCon Experience39:33 Upcoming Milestones and Future Plans41:00 The Value of Live Events and Community Engagement

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