This is part two of my posts about LinCon 2026, a gaming convention in Linköping that I attended with my kids. In this post I deep dive into running Draw Stranger, Petroglyph, and Gotlandia at LinCon. Draw Stranger Draw Stranger is a two player card game that simulates a gunfighter duel in the Old West. … Continue reading LinCon 2026: Part Two
Thank you for a fantastic LinCon 2026! LinCon is a yearly gaming convention in Linköping in Sweden taking place each year during the Ascension Weekend. For four days the University of Linköping is transformed into a gaming paradise where gamers from near and far come to hang out and play games with new and old … Continue reading LinCon 2026: Part One
LinCon is right around the corner. I will be there and I will bring games and kids. LinCon is a Swedish game convention in Linköping and has become my new recurring gaming event of the year. Located at the University of Linköping a convenient three hour drive from us and run by a friendly volunteer organisation, … Continue reading See you at LinCon
Today I talk about SmashCon and my current game design projects. The Stockholm Metro required fewer archeologists and more dynamite. SmashCon I had a great time at SmashCon this weekend, a cosy boardgame convention in a nearby community centre. This year I volunteered to help out and did two slots lending out boardgames which was … Continue reading Game design update
I will be at SmashCon 2025 this coming weekend. SmashCon is a boardgame convention in Huddinge, Stockholm. Run by volunteers, entrance is free. Just show up at the door, premises is Folkes Bistro . This year it's open Saturday November 15th 12:00-24:00 and Sunday November 16th 10:00-18:00. Last year I showcased Gotlandia. This year I … Continue reading See you at SmashCon 2025
SPIEL in Essen is the world largest boardgame fair. Each year in October, publishers and fans meet around everything related to boardgames. From family games over tabletop role-playing games and miniature games to strategy games, SPIEL is nine huge indoor areas full of fun. Play games, buy games, pitch games. I had promised my kids … Continue reading Great fun at SPIEL in Essen
LinCon is a game convention in Linköping, Sweden. After a pleasant visit last year, I returned this year for more. A two hour drive from Stockholm and spanning the four days of the Ascension school holiday, LinCon is a good destination for a family holiday. Linköping itself offers many sights and Sweden is at its … Continue reading LinCon 2025
Death of Rapacus is scheduled twice for LinCon next week, Thursday and Friday, both days 16-20. There are still seats left, don’t miss this great opportunity to show that you are the greatest wizard of them all. Death of Rapacus is my dark comedy love letter to Ars Magica. Your leader Rapacus is dead. One … Continue reading Death of Rapacus at LinCon 2025
LinCon 2025 is May 29 to June 1 in Linköping, Sweden. This year I offer three events: Death of Rapacus, The City and Gotlandia. Registration is open.
This weekend I visited DreamHack in Stockholm. DreamHack is a convention for computer games and all things gaming related.
