Welcome back to the con! Brandi York Fine Art and Random Geekery brings the classic style of Art Nouveau into the modern era, with a geeky twist. With subjects from tabletop, including Critical Role, and video gaming to pop culture and literature, her geekdoms run far and wide. brandiyorkart.com

It's early, but if you are interested in a low-key inclusive tabletop con in Tri-Cities, Washington, check it out: tabletop.events/conventions/...

This week (!) is the 30th anniversary of the announcement of 51 Pegasi b, the first exoplanet found orbiting a star like our Sun - since then, we've found over 6,000! To celebrate, @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com collected some astronomers' favourite planets: www.nature.com/articles/d41...

It's the most exciting time of the year! Okay, everything is the most exciting time of the year when it comes to OrcaCon. First batch of Special Guest invites have gone out! If you know some great local industry folk who would be a great fit, please let us know! Drop an email to info@ orcacon.org!

A big welcome to Bird Brain dice, who's joining us for their first OrcaCon in January! Beautiful dice, along with eyeglasses chains, keychains, earrings, and more! birdbraindice.etsy.com

Like board game podcasts? Checkout Reggie's video that calls out some great shows (and introduced me to a few). And check out Reggie's new podcast, Board States!

GOOD NEWS! the PAX Together Demo Days Program has found funding and is returning to PAX Unplugged 2025! Are you a BIPOC Indie Game Dev (analog) with a game kickstarting or coming out? Would you like space and support to demo and market your game on the expo floor? Apply tinyurl.com/PAXDemoDays25

In today’s episode we’re joined by special guest @panda8ngel.bsky.social to talk about cozy games! We also talk about a bunch of @allplay.bsky.social games we played recently! Check it out on your podcast app or YouTube! #boardgames youtu.be/tqvXbSkvpRc?...

On this lovely fall day, we'd love to highlight returning vendor to our Merchant Hall, Art by Erika Rae Heins. www.etsy.com/shop/erikara... We love her adorable art style!

Kalypso from Inside Up Games! This is a cozy tile-laying game where you're building up your settlement in the sea. Kickstarter link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ins... #boardgames

It's the most lovely time of the year! We're rolling out our exhibitor list for 2026. First up, meet Alchemical Press. Step into the world of Mice of Legend, a thrilling tabletop RPG campaign setting where adventurers are transformed into daring, clever mice. alchemicalpress.io

OrcaCon is now accepting game submissions! Go register for the show so you can submit games to the schedule or sign up for games. We will be updating the schedule as the game submissions come in; you can keep checking for new things! Register today! www.orcacon.org/registration...

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Hello OrcaCon friends! We are looking for some great volunteers to fill all sorts of roles for OrcaCon 2026 in January. We're looking for folks to fill some key roles in planning, along with a lot of on-site roles. Go to our website for information and our application! www.orcacon.org/volunteers/

We love to support our local communities, charities, and other non-profit organizations! We’ll have a mix of game groups, other local conventions, and charity organizations in Community Row. Are you with an org who'd like to join us? Apply here: www.orcacon.org/community-row/

Merchant Hall applications are live! You can learn more about it and apply for a spot in our 2026 show in January. We're looking for tabletop games focused Merchants, so if that's you, apply soon! Applications close in September. www.orcacon.org/merchant_hall/

Good morning OrcaCon friends!! Registration is now open for OrcaCon 2026! You can also book your hotel room. We'll be updating everyone as we have new fun things happening on the schedule. Go forth and register today! www.orcacon.org/registration...

The con exclusive prints this year are Vi and Jinx from Arcane! They're limited to 50 each, so be sure to get them early! And don't forget that the secret print is making a return this year and has a boy on it!

Good morning, OrcaCon Friends! Be sure to check your email for the post-OrcaCon 2025 survey. It has gone out to everyone who had a badge for the show. Also, we are all working hard to get the 2026 contract signed, so as soon as we have the dates and such locked in, we'll make an announcement!

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a declassified World War II-era CIA guide to sabotaging fascism in the workplace has become one of the most popular free ebooks on the internet: www.404media.co/declassified...

So proud to be apart of this event! Haus of Dreams is partnering with this event. Watch, donate, and celebrate Black Excellence with us! #actualplay #charitystream #wanderhomerpg #blackhistorymonth #ttrpg

It was an honor to share a panel at @orcacon.bsky.social with such wonderful advocates for accessibility.

Something that @beautybot.bsky.social really wanted at @orcacon.bsky.social was a round of Thunder Road & we got it! Lot of fun with Victor & @jacobmundell.bsky.social & special thanks to Bud for sharing his copy with us. #OrcaCon

Clash of the titans! Donna vs Jacob at OrcaCon as they battle for the soul of Catan! @danicia.bsky.social @jacobmundell.bsky.social @orcacon.bsky.social #OrcaCon

Are you going to @orcacon.bsky.social? Come demo the game in the main hell from 1-4pm Saturday and 10-12pm Sunday!

While manning the Brush Wielders Union table at @orcacon.bsky.social today I painted another #LegionsImperialis building.

Last game of day 1 of @orcacon.bsky.social was Nidivialir + Thingavilir @hachetteus.bsky.social with @boardgameghee.bsky.social @jessccg.bsky.social David @phantommeeple.bsky.social. At 1 am day 2, @jonathanhliu.bsky.social taught & played Apopros of Board Games from ButtonShy (Not pictured)

Orcacon got off to a great start. I was excited to learn some vocal techniques for character voices from @jacobmundell.bsky.social In his workshop. Looking forward to Day 2 today @orcacon.bsky.social #orcacon #ttrpg #dnd

The long-running Cardboard Edison Award, which aims to highlight the best in currently unpublished board games, is revamping its judging process for 2025 after admitting a ‘blind spot’ over last year’s colonialism-themed winner: boardgamewire.com/index.php/20...

Going to @orcacon.bsky.social this weekend with a few games and prototypes: Cat’s Gambit, Rascally Rabbits, Braille FORK, Boba Mahjong Grande, Cherry Cake, Nono Panda, and Cat-ken - The Oyster Hunter. See you all soon!

SO excited for OrcaCon! Our team is packing up tomorrow and heading to the Doubletree to get everything ready for you to arrive on Friday! Be sure to visit our Tabletop Events site to see all the scheduled games, panels, workshops, Merchant Hall vendors, and more! tabletop.events/conventions/...

I'm looking forward to returning to @orcacon.bsky.social for the first time since 2020! Come find me in this weekend in Seatac, WA at the con's Community Row repping the Brush Wielders Union & find out how we can help you on your journey as a miniatures painter, no matter your skill level or goals!

Interesting taking digital assets into the physical space for an actual play, but here we are. See you soon @mariabrewista.bsky.social at @orcacon.bsky.social

With the change in venue, it means MORE vendors in our Merchant Hall! Fun fact - You do not need to have an OrcaCon badge to visit the Merchant Hall. Check our list of returning and new folks exhibiting in our Merchant Hall - tabletop.events/conventions/...

So excited to be demoing Overgrown at @orcacon.bsky.social next week! Swing by and see the game before we launch later this year 💚

One week to go until the OrcaCon doors are open again. Don't forget to sign up for games, panels, workshops, and special events! Drop by our larger Merchant Hall! Visit our Info Booth for all kinds of freebies and information! Help yourself to our Menstruation Stations! Thank a volunteer! <3

heyo :3 I'm open for full art illustrations. That includes doing, Couples/ Singular characters ✨ Simple backgrounds ✨ Comic covers✨ Character designs✨

ATTENTION ZINE MONTH DESIGNERS!! Talk of the Table is once again dedicating February to Zine Month coverage highlighting new games & designers. If you would like to be considered for an interview highlighting your project on Talk of the Table, please fill out this form. forms.gle/uPzegTMAXgUN...

Getting a scheduled finalized for demoing @popcatsfighter.bsky.social at @orcacon.bsky.social! I’m so excited to play with people all next weekend!! Who else is going to OrcaCon!?!

Bigger and better than last year, I will be hosting Pointless - Board Game Edition on January 10th at 7pm @orcacon.bsky.social! If you are a couple (two people that know each other well) come and sign up for a chance to be one of my 4 teams to play! Sign up here: tabletop.events/conventions/...

Heading to @orcacon.bsky.social 2025 this January. We’ve scheduled two events to play FORK with Braille cards—one on Saturday and another on Sunday. Everyone is welcome to join. See you there! tabletop.events/conventions/...

@michaelchsiung.bsky.social's #SkateWizard art is so sick.

OrcaCon is SO close! Want to be able to chat to our team and to other attendees? Looking for Group? Other random updates? Join us in Discord for all the latest updates, information, and shenanigans! bit.ly/OrcaConDiscord

Got a few more days working on the intricacies of this game, but honestly, just looking forward to @orcacon.bsky.social broadly.

Are 🫵YOU🫵 going to @orcacon.bsky.social ? Well have I got news for you because I’ll be there and I’ll be hosting 2 events on Friday (Jan 10). At 1pm, I’ll be doing a reading and signing for Forgery and at 7pm, I’ll be running a murder mystery LARP (you have to solve my murder) links below 👇

OrcaCon friends! It's here! Our program is now available for viewing and downloading. We will have a limited number of printed copies available at the show. Thanks to Jesse for another outstanding program book! bit.ly/OrcaCon2025P...

Abraxas' Precipice LIVE @orcacon.bsky.social 2025! We are pleased to welcome guests @gregtito.com & @jacobmundell.bsky.social as well as core cast members @danicia.bsky.social @mariabrewista.bsky.social & @beautybot.bsky.social for an afternoon of The Expanse RPG by @greenroninpub.bsky.social

Don't forget to pre-reg before December 31st! Online sales will end and you'll need to register onsite. Save money and time by pre-registering ahead of time! More registration info here - www.orcacon.org/registration...

Driving to OrcaCon? here's how the discounted parking will work for all. After you park & come in, put that ticket in the scanner. That will validate the ticket to the discounted rate of $16 for the day. When you leave, just insert that ticket into the gate and pay. Easy peasy!

Good morning, OrcaFriends! What is exciting today? It's our CATAN Vending Machine! You will find all kinds of fun ways to earn coins while you're at OrcaCon, and then you can use them on the machine to get one of these faboo fuzzy robbers. Collect them all!