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 discoveri...

In this episode, Matt and Karen welcome long-time listener-turned-friend Gareth to talk about his first ever trip to Spiel in Essen. Gareth shares what it was like navigating the world’s biggest board-gaming convention — from travel challenges, sold-out hot releases, and massive crowds to the thrill of discovering new favourites. He walks us through the games he managed to de...