ProtoCON BC - Winter, 2026!
@protocon-bc.bsky.social
ProtoCON BC is an in-person prototype playtesting event for board game designers and playtesters that will take place Winter 2026, in Burnaby, BC!
Learn More - https://www.protoconbc.ca/
Learn More - https://www.protoconbc.ca/
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Check out these great videos on their experiences at the con from @omnigamers.bsky.social:
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and @pamwallsgamedesign:
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and @pamwallsgamedesign:
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November 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Check out these great videos on their experiences at the con from @omnigamers.bsky.social:
bsky.app/profile/omni...
and @pamwallsgamedesign:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSCr...
bsky.app/profile/omni...
and @pamwallsgamedesign:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSCr...
In our latest episode @boardgamefeast.bsky.social reports on the inaugural @protocon-bc.bsky.social. We discuss the purpose of playtesting, and the joy of Game Jams.
The latest episode is here!
We’re at the Cabin Factory, we’re at the Rune Factory, we’re at the combination Cabin/Rune Factory. Daniel observes a new trend in horror games, Mark wears many hats in Guardians of Azuma, plus playtesting at Protocon, Playstation Portal and more.
We’re at the Cabin Factory, we’re at the Rune Factory, we’re at the combination Cabin/Rune Factory. Daniel observes a new trend in horror games, Mark wears many hats in Guardians of Azuma, plus playtesting at Protocon, Playstation Portal and more.
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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At @protocon-bc.bsky.social I met some game designers I’ve been following for some time. They were all as nice as you would hope they would be #pamwallsgamedesign @offthepagegames.bsky.social and #bellowsintent the best part of the con was hanging out with people who are excited about game design
November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
At @protocon-bc.bsky.social I met some game designers I’ve been following for some time. They were all as nice as you would hope they would be #pamwallsgamedesign @offthepagegames.bsky.social and #bellowsintent the best part of the con was hanging out with people who are excited about game design
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At @protocon-bc.bsky.social I playtested War canoe and Feral Cat Furenzzi (not shown) and met up with fellow board game nerds @pemetawe_games and @eastern.woodland.art and Biz from UBC. And thank you to @ubccomicsstudies for sponsoring me!
November 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
At @protocon-bc.bsky.social I playtested War canoe and Feral Cat Furenzzi (not shown) and met up with fellow board game nerds @pemetawe_games and @eastern.woodland.art and Biz from UBC. And thank you to @ubccomicsstudies for sponsoring me!
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Is this my first professional post on Blueksy? Maybe!
But I am very happy to be representing @pemetawe.bsky.social at the Illuminate Play Conference.
Truly an amazing event and I am grateful to be a small part of it.
But I am very happy to be representing @pemetawe.bsky.social at the Illuminate Play Conference.
Truly an amazing event and I am grateful to be a small part of it.
November 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Is this my first professional post on Blueksy? Maybe!
But I am very happy to be representing @pemetawe.bsky.social at the Illuminate Play Conference.
Truly an amazing event and I am grateful to be a small part of it.
But I am very happy to be representing @pemetawe.bsky.social at the Illuminate Play Conference.
Truly an amazing event and I am grateful to be a small part of it.
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Are you an indie board game designer? Show off your published games and help them find new audiences - pull up a table at our Demo Drive!
Demo Drive
Demo Drive Local and not-so-local game publishers will be joining us to demo their published games. See what's new from your favourite publishers and discover a new gem! Share Your Game Are you a game
terminalcitycon.ca
November 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Are you an indie board game designer? Show off your published games and help them find new audiences - pull up a table at our Demo Drive!
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A weekend of playtesting at @protocon-bc.bsky.social has me thinking about how to be a good playtester and I'm workshopping some ideas for next year. What are your tips for how to be helpful and constructive as a playtester?
November 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM
A weekend of playtesting at @protocon-bc.bsky.social has me thinking about how to be a good playtester and I'm workshopping some ideas for next year. What are your tips for how to be helpful and constructive as a playtester?
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@protocon-bc.bsky.social was such a blast! Thank you organizers and volunteers for an amazing event 😊🎉
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
@protocon-bc.bsky.social was such a blast! Thank you organizers and volunteers for an amazing event 😊🎉
Time to get planning...
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Time to get planning...
That's a wrap on the first EVER ProtoCON BC!!
Thank you to our volunteers, organizers, designers, sponsors, and attendees!!
Signup for updates at protoconbc.ca for 2026!!
Thank you to our volunteers, organizers, designers, sponsors, and attendees!!
Signup for updates at protoconbc.ca for 2026!!
ProtoCON BC
protoconbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
That's a wrap on the first EVER ProtoCON BC!!
Thank you to our volunteers, organizers, designers, sponsors, and attendees!!
Signup for updates at protoconbc.ca for 2026!!
Thank you to our volunteers, organizers, designers, sponsors, and attendees!!
Signup for updates at protoconbc.ca for 2026!!
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The game jam in under way and I've finally wrangled the kids imagination into something cohesive.
@protocon-bc.bsky.social @pandagm.com @vancouverplaytest.bsky.social
@protocon-bc.bsky.social @pandagm.com @vancouverplaytest.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The game jam in under way and I've finally wrangled the kids imagination into something cohesive.
@protocon-bc.bsky.social @pandagm.com @vancouverplaytest.bsky.social
@protocon-bc.bsky.social @pandagm.com @vancouverplaytest.bsky.social
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Thank you @protocon-bc.bsky.social ! What a great weekend and a great first ProtoCon BC! Lots of great demos with lots of great people!
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Thank you @protocon-bc.bsky.social ! What a great weekend and a great first ProtoCon BC! Lots of great demos with lots of great people!
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One of the games at @protocon-bc.bsky.social is designed by an 11 year old! Made sure to bring my daughter in time to playtest it, both to let her see the process and to show support. It's so fantastic to see such a diverse crowd.
November 9, 2025 at 9:51 PM
One of the games at @protocon-bc.bsky.social is designed by an 11 year old! Made sure to bring my daughter in time to playtest it, both to let her see the process and to show support. It's so fantastic to see such a diverse crowd.
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Finally took the leap of bringing one of my many prototypes to an event this weekend, and wanted to thank @protocon-bc.bsky.social for an awesome first showcasing experience! ✨💖🌱
November 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Finally took the leap of bringing one of my many prototypes to an event this weekend, and wanted to thank @protocon-bc.bsky.social for an awesome first showcasing experience! ✨💖🌱
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12 hours of volunteering transforms into 3 days of free gaming?!
Come see this alchemy for yourself and apply to be a Game Master, Board Game Host, or other volunteer!
Come see this alchemy for yourself and apply to be a Game Master, Board Game Host, or other volunteer!
Volunteer
Volunteers make TCTC happen Our volunteers teach board games and run RPG sessions, staff the registration desk and games library, and they work to keep our event a safe, welcoming space for…
terminalcitycon.ca
November 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
12 hours of volunteering transforms into 3 days of free gaming?!
Come see this alchemy for yourself and apply to be a Game Master, Board Game Host, or other volunteer!
Come see this alchemy for yourself and apply to be a Game Master, Board Game Host, or other volunteer!
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DAY THREE
Come watch some fantastic games and talented people!
Come watch some fantastic games and talented people!
It's day 3! At 8.30 am PST, join us at twitch.tv/plaiddogevents for an the last day of this full weekend of TTRPGs and charity fundraising for Andrea's Adventurers!
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Let's Roll a Nat 20 to Beat Cancer!
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@wisdomcheck.ca @conkliodd.bsky.social @logomancy.bsky.social @mspixieriot.bsky.social
Let's Roll a Nat 20 to Beat Cancer!
November 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
DAY THREE
Come watch some fantastic games and talented people!
Come watch some fantastic games and talented people!
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@protocon-bc.bsky.social has me thinking about my design that I haven't touched for a few years. Feeling inspired and had some great ideas I'm keen to test.
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
@protocon-bc.bsky.social has me thinking about my design that I haven't touched for a few years. Feeling inspired and had some great ideas I'm keen to test.
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My mind and heart are full (and my body is sore) after a whirlwind day trip to @protocon-bc.bsky.social. It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to play test games in this concentration, and it was amazing to be in a room full of folks who want to have fun and make that fun the best it can be.
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
My mind and heart are full (and my body is sore) after a whirlwind day trip to @protocon-bc.bsky.social. It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to play test games in this concentration, and it was amazing to be in a room full of folks who want to have fun and make that fun the best it can be.
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The house was PACKED here at ProtoCon BC! An amazing day full of playtesting yesterday- looking forward to more games today 💪
#boardgames #playtesting #community #madeincanada #howweroll @protocon-bc.bsky.social
#boardgames #playtesting #community #madeincanada #howweroll @protocon-bc.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The house was PACKED here at ProtoCon BC! An amazing day full of playtesting yesterday- looking forward to more games today 💪
#boardgames #playtesting #community #madeincanada #howweroll @protocon-bc.bsky.social
#boardgames #playtesting #community #madeincanada #howweroll @protocon-bc.bsky.social
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Vikings. Goats. Chaos!
Introducing Floksmenn of Fugloy, my latest game design. Stoked to have debuted this game at @protocon-bc.bsky.social - thanks to all the amazing player testers who chased goats, made cheese, and ran away from the Landspirits of Fugloy 🏔️
#gamedesign #boardgames #madeincanada
Introducing Floksmenn of Fugloy, my latest game design. Stoked to have debuted this game at @protocon-bc.bsky.social - thanks to all the amazing player testers who chased goats, made cheese, and ran away from the Landspirits of Fugloy 🏔️
#gamedesign #boardgames #madeincanada
November 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Vikings. Goats. Chaos!
Introducing Floksmenn of Fugloy, my latest game design. Stoked to have debuted this game at @protocon-bc.bsky.social - thanks to all the amazing player testers who chased goats, made cheese, and ran away from the Landspirits of Fugloy 🏔️
#gamedesign #boardgames #madeincanada
Introducing Floksmenn of Fugloy, my latest game design. Stoked to have debuted this game at @protocon-bc.bsky.social - thanks to all the amazing player testers who chased goats, made cheese, and ran away from the Landspirits of Fugloy 🏔️
#gamedesign #boardgames #madeincanada
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November 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Halls of Asgard is making waves at @protocon-bc.bsky.social! Looking forward to hosting a playtest this morning - my new game Floksmen of Fugloy will hit the table this afternoon 💪
#boardgames #vikings #gamedesign #playtesting #norse #mythology
#boardgames #vikings #gamedesign #playtesting #norse #mythology
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Halls of Asgard is making waves at @protocon-bc.bsky.social! Looking forward to hosting a playtest this morning - my new game Floksmen of Fugloy will hit the table this afternoon 💪
#boardgames #vikings #gamedesign #playtesting #norse #mythology
#boardgames #vikings #gamedesign #playtesting #norse #mythology
We are so sorry to anyone who missed out on buying a Playtester ticket, as we are Sold Out!!!
November 8, 2025 at 6:31 AM
We are so sorry to anyone who missed out on buying a Playtester ticket, as we are Sold Out!!!
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En route to @protocon-bc.bsky.social - looking forward to connecting with players and designers. I’ll be hosting playtests for Hall of Asgard & Floksmenn of Fugloy ⚔️
Little Hammer Games is (almost) in the house! See you there 🔥
Little Hammer Games is (almost) in the house! See you there 🔥
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
En route to @protocon-bc.bsky.social - looking forward to connecting with players and designers. I’ll be hosting playtests for Hall of Asgard & Floksmenn of Fugloy ⚔️
Little Hammer Games is (almost) in the house! See you there 🔥
Little Hammer Games is (almost) in the house! See you there 🔥