AireCon

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

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Frequently asked

Glossary

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Board game

A tabletop game played on a board or mat, usually with counters, cards and a rulebook. At AireCon you will find everything from family titles to heavy strategy games.

2

Eurogame

A strategy board game style that emphasises resource management, indirect competition and lower luck. Common in the AireCon games library and trade hall.

3

Ameritrash

A loose label for games driven by theme, conflict and dice. Useful shorthand when browsing demo tables and deciding what to try.

4

Worker placement

A mechanism where players assign limited tokens to actions on a shared board. Familiar in many modern strategy titles shown at tabletop conventions.

5

Deck-building

A mechanism where players improve a personal deck of cards during play. Look for deck-builders in the card game area and exhibitor demo tables.

6

Legacy game

A game whose components change permanently across a campaign. Ask exhibitors about replayability and group commitment before buying.

7

Co-op game

A game where players work together against the game system rather than competing directly. Often a good choice for families and mixed-experience groups.

8

Party game

A light social game for larger groups, usually played in short rounds. Useful for evening gaming and for groups new to the hobby.

9

RPG

A role-playing game built around collaborative storytelling, a game master and player characters. AireCon hosts RPG sessions and indie RPG demos.

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GM or DM

The game master or dungeon master who runs an RPG session, describes the world and adjudicates rules for the players.

11

Playtest

A session where players try an unfinished prototype and give designers structured feedback. A core part of the indie design track at tabletop shows.

12

Prototype

An early version of a game used for testing. It is not a final retail copy, so components and rules may change during the show.

13

Miniatures wargame

A tabletop battle game played with models and terrain. Demo tables usually supply armies, so you can try without bringing a collection.

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Board game library

A borrowing collection of games available to play at the convention. Check loan rules, opening hours and any deposit requirements on site.

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Bring-and-buy

A second-hand sale where attendees buy and sell used games. Confirm seller rules, labelling and timing with the organiser before the event.