22 - 23 Jun 2024 was the 2024 BOXCON. This time it was done at a smaller scale, and it was done at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2. It was the airport management which reached out to the boardgame circle to invite us to have an event. They contacted Gray of Kaki Tabletop. I've never been an exhibitor at an airport, so I was keen to try it out.
I brought two mobile phone stands to display my games. My box sizes were just nice for these stands. That highlighted box of Dancing Queen was just below a spotlight. Perfect!
The other game I brought was Snow White and the Eleven Dwarfs. This event did not target gamers, so I did not bring games to be playtested. The audience was travelers, and we expected they would not have a lot of time or interest to sit down to play. I only brought published games that I could sell. No prototypes. However I did have a setup to allow visitors to try the games, if they had time.
This was the first time I used the counter display unit of Snow White. I asked elder daughter Shee Yun to help me assemble these. Later after she assembles more I will pass them to the distributor to be distributed to the retail stores. The CDU is meant for retail stores. Snow White has a small box so it is not very visible. The CDU hopefully will make it more visible, and hopefully that leads to more sales.
I managed to teach Dancing Queen to new players quite many times at this event, and that was satisfying. It feels great to see people appreciate the game and the nuances. This couple came all the way from KL to visit the exhibition. They were not travelers who happened to stop by. Thank you for supporting Dancing Queen!
Tim (right) was there too.
Most exhibitors were local game designers. We also had some game retailers.
Gray is the main guy behind the event. He had just recently done another game expo at Great Eastern Mall.
Group photo before we packed up at the end of Day 2.
It was a smaller event this time, but I enjoyed catching up and exchanging ideas with fellow game designers and enthusiasts.
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This blog post about BOXCON 2024 at KLIA2 provides a unique perspective into the world of board games. The author's enthusiasm for sharing and promoting their games, such as Dancing Queen and Snow White and the Eleven Dwarfs, is palpable. The detailed descriptions and vibrant pictures make me feel as if I was there, experiencing the event firsthand. I admire the author's adaptability in tailoring their approach to the event's audience of travelers. Despite the smaller scale, the author's enjoyment in connecting with fellow game designers and enthusiasts shines through. A truly engaging read for board game lovers.
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