Episode 112- From Food Trucks to Board Games – AireCon 2026 Review

Episode 112- From Food Trucks to Board Games – AireCon 2026 Review

From The Offline Gamer by The Offline Gamer

March 22, 2026 · 1h 20m

About this episode

Matt and Karen review their experience at AireCon 2026 with guest Jay, discussing games, food, and the importance of supporting indie designers.

In this episode of The Offline Gamer, Matt and Karen are joined by Jay from Bucket List Board Gamers to share their full AireCon 2026 experience. From venue layout and food trucks to security quirks and standout meals, the trio dive into everything that made the weekend memorable. They explore the new Yokocho indie area spotlighting small creators, discuss demos and discoveries including War of the Toads, Cinder, and Carta Imperia, and highlight games they picked up like Guildlands. Along the way, they reflect on the importance of supporting indie designers, the evolving convention experience, and the joy of tabletop gaming communities. Expect plenty of laughs, honest impressions, and a surprising amount of food talk in this laid-back convention wrap-up.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Karen

Guest: Jay

Topics covered

  • AireCon 2026 review
  • tabletop gaming
  • supporting indie designers
  • convention experiences
  • food trucks
  • board games

Keywords

  • AireCon 2026
  • board games
  • indie designers
  • food trucks
  • tabletop gaming
  • convention review
  • game demos

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bucket List Board Gamers

Products: War of the Toads, Cinder, Carta Imperia, Guildlands

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