This weekend I attended @terminalcitycon.ca, a fantastic convention dedicated to all things board and tabletop gaming. I got to play a lot of games at the con, so here are a few of my favourite finds!

Easily the highlight of my @terminalcitycon.ca weekend was teaching 70+ folks to play Captain Sonar! I scheduled two sessions of 32 players, and was asked to teach a group on Saturday. Also, the Sunday session ran for over 4 hours as new players kept joining and folks tried a variety of roles.

#nerdlings Great time this year @terminalcitycon.ca Saw some familiar faces, meet some great weirdos, played some of favourite games & some new. Played #ttrpg 1-shots of #bladesinthedark, #scumandvilliany, & #mythicbastionland. #necromunda #arknova #root #arcs and #warofthering for #boardgames

Thanks to everyone who played Warlord Protocol at @terminalcitycon.ca this weekend. I had a blast running playtests and received a lot of great feedback. I'm looking forward to the next convention :)

Speed puzzling underway with Villager Puzzles!

Day two at @terminalcitycon.ca was a blast - also was introduced to my new favorite game by Simon at Creature Caster (Inis - first pic). Shout out to Javier & Marisa from We Make Games (Hidden Realms) and all the other folks who shared their prototypes!

Thanks to Dennis from @raincity.games for teaching us Takenoko (MASSIVE version) last night at @terminalcitycon.ca 🐼

Congratulations to all - we had such a great group of puzzlers!

The Next Best Plan is getting a lot of exposure to table-top game fans this weekend at the Terminal City Tabletop Games Convention, @terminalcitycon.ca ! Lots of great feedback for the next round of fine-tuning, thanks new friends!

Day 2 of @terminalcitycon.ca was such a blast! How is it the last day tomorrow already?? 😭

I don’t want to shock anyone but I’m playing a GAME at the GAME CONVENTION! @terminalcitycon.ca to be exact.

I got two awesome prototype plays in at @terminalcitycon.ca yesterday - Litera-seas by @parlourinteractive.bsky.social and Relics of Mind by @ericraue.bsky.social & co. Looking forward to more today!

What a great place for a game con. Someone should think of holding one here... oh wait... someone did! @terminalcitycon.ca #tctc2026

Day 2 of @terminalcitycon.ca! I'm super proud of my #dicebags, but I'm showing off some of my other favourite #chainmaille #jewelry designs today. My commissions are open too, so if you'd like something specific, come on by! Open 10am-6pm. #handmade #smallbuisness #VancouverConventionCentre

How appropriate that the gaming convention is... in the basement! Come say hi at @terminalcitycon.ca !

The speed puzzle competition is now underway at Terminal City Tabletop Con @terminalcitycon.ca It's a 500 piece puzzle from Cobble Hill entitled D20 Dragons. #cobblehillpuzzles #tctc2026

Bringing it home on Day 3 of TCTC tomorrow - board game and RPG how-to guides, live play RPGs, and the announcement of the winner of the Golden Arbutus Award! Single-day tickets for Sunday are still available onsite and online - come join the fun! terminalcitycon.ca/tickets/

@terminalcitycon.ca security currently experimenting in how small a table you can play Hot Streak on @cmyk.games

What an awesome first day at @terminalcitycon.ca 2026!!

first game down for @terminalcitycon.ca! our brave company of knights took down the local ruler trying to end the age of Seers, and worm their way into the ruler's council - the Apparatus is no more, and Age passes, new Knight arrive tomorrow

The Gang! Love this cooperative poker game. @terminalcitycon.ca

Fyonna Laddaran, who did our updated branding, is in attendance!

TCTC weekend! 4 hours of sleep is enough, right? @terminalcitycon.ca

I’m on my way to @terminalcitycon.ca for day 1! My day officially starts at noon with an on-demand session of Beak, Feather & Bone by @possibleworlds.bsky.social 14:30 Nefertiti Overdrive by @swordsedgepublishing.ca (officially full, but you can check at the RPG room desk for last-minute seats.

Losing my brakes while driving up to Vancouver was not on my checklist for this weekend! But hey—I’m gonna be showing Counterpoint at @terminalcitycon.ca in the next few hours! Stop by and learn about chamber music AND brake fluid issues with Audis!

Good to see you, @terminalcitycon.ca ! We're here all weekend with books, dice, accessories and -of course- the dice gumball machine.

We're all set up for @terminalcitycon.ca! Stop by and check out Warlord Protocol. We're giving away stickers for free!

I'm at @terminalcitycon.ca!!! And I have #dicebags!!! As well as all my other cool #chainmaille. Come stop by table 32, across from @raincity.games, from 10am-6pm. See you soon! #handmade #smallbusiness #boardgames #VancouverConventionCentre

All set up at @terminalcitycon.ca Come say hi!

Day One of @terminalcitycon.ca has begun! Come by the table and demo Enter the Nostalgitron and Dungeon Divers!

@terminalcitycon.ca here we come! 🎲🎉🎲 Drop by the Little Hammer Games booth at Proto-Alley to say hi 👋 I’ll be hosting my prototype Floksmenn of Fugloy ⚔️🐐🧀 Looking forward to catching up with old friends and making new ones!

Now playing Power Struggle, an older new to me game! @terminalcitycon.ca

SATURDAY on the TCTC Main Stage - a peek behind the industry curtain and how-tos for making your own table a rollicking adventure. Plus - be sure to catch @fandomtrivia.ca wrapping up Day 2 with the Colossal Board Game and Tabletop Quiz!

Dawn of @terminalcitycon.ca setup day, what beautiful potential.

Events and activities around Metro Vancouver this weekend including: 🎲 @terminalcitycon.ca ☘️ CelticFest Vancouver 🏡 BC Home + Garden Show 🏒 @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social vs Ottawa 🌳 River Basin Days Glenbrook Ravine 🦇 Night Quest at Pacific Spirit Park ⚽ @whitecapsfc.com vs @mnufc.com and more...

TCTC starts TOMORROW! Here's what's on the Main Stage for Friday, March 13 - featuring RPGs for fun and charity, plus a little DIY 3D printing to spice things up. See you there? terminalcitycon.ca/tickets/

TCTC is almost here! While we're moving in and setting up today, be sure to double-check your convention plan and grab a convention buddy. And if they don't already have a ticket? terminalcitycon.ca/tickets/

Thank you to our sponsors! The Campfire is hosting immersive D&D experiences this TCTC weekend - mere tastes of the full Campfire experience. The Campfire offers professionally-run adventures with zero prep and total immersion in their flagship space or popups across Vancouver. www.thecampfire.ca

Packing for @terminalcitycon.ca ! So many indie ttRPGs are coming to our booth, including copies of all the nominated (thus far) games for the inaugural Canada Roles Awards! Come by booth V45 to vote or nominate games! And pick up a few too. See canadaroles.ca for more!

Thank you to our sponsors! Panda produces and manufactures the best board games in the business. This year they're sponsoring the triumphant return of the 🏆️Golden Arbutus Award🏆️, recognizing the best prototype game at our Proto Alley! pandagm.com

We are on home turf this weekend. 🇨🇦 Boardssey will be at TCTC in Vancouver, and Anca and Luis would love to meet fellow Canadian tabletop creators. Designers. Studios. Publishers. Dreamers. If you are passionate about building great games, say hi! See you at @terminalcitycon.ca

Thank you to our sponsors! An in-development title by New West-based indie game designer, Sid Gould. Metal Justice is coming to crowdfunding in 2026! Play cooperatively as a band of rebel mech pilots fighting against the tyrannical forces of a corrupt Solar Federation. More info: metaljustice.ca

In case anyone is having trouble finding the venue, @quaidrayn.bsky.social has found this handy how-to guide for making your way from the West Building lobby downstairs to Hall A! The perks of hosting a convention in Hollywood North, I guess...

Thank you to our sponsors! A leading figure for over 29 years in the Canadian toy and game industry, ÎLO is a Quebec-based distribution company founded in Montreal. ÎLO distributes a wide range of products, from toys to board games for all ages.

Prepping ain't easy! 3 different scenarios for 5 different sessions over 2 weeks. Fighting off printer issues and monstrous cats. But its done. I've prepped my Free Spacer and Thaumaturgy games for this weeks @terminalcitycon.ca and next weeks @breakoutcon.bsky.social I hope to see you there!

We're a proud sponsor of Terminal City Tabletop Convention. Hope to see you there!

Thank you to our sponsors! Based in Victoria, BC, @outsetgames.bsky.social is dedicated to creating and distributing games, puzzles, crafts, books, and toys that spark joy, inspire curiosity, and invite laughter, challenge, and relaxation.

Thank you to our sponsors! Located in beautiful Port Coquitlam, Quest Central is your local board game, TTRPG and tabletop gaming hub where the community comes to play. With 200+ games to choose from, coffee, snacks, events, and private spaces, there’s always something new and exciting to explore!

We'll be taking a break for a week or two but you can catch us both at @terminalcitycon.ca this week

Next Saturday at 11am I'm going be hosting Making A TTRPG (Without Breaking The Bank) at @terminalcitycon.ca! A step-by-step guide to making and publishing a TTRPG on a budget! (P.S. if you're going, feel free to say hi! It is always cool to meet local TTRPG peeps!) terminalcitycon.ca/schedule/