Splotter Con 2025

PITTSBURGH, PA -- August 29th - September 1, 2025

Splotter Con 2025 will be our second year celebrating all things Splotter Spellen. If our inaugural event was any indication, Splotter Con 2025 will offer opportunities for collectors to meet one another, seasoned players to find strong competition, and new players to learn and experience all that Dutch publisher, Splotter (Food Chain Magnate, Bus, Horseless Carriage), has to offer. We will have multiple copies of all 20 Splotter-published games as well as some that inspired the designers and even more donated by our generous sponsors.

Important Dates:

Hotel Block Is Open
Mon Jan 13, 2025: Badge Registration Opens
Sat Mar 1, 2025: Event Scheduling Opens
Sun Jul 27, 2025: Last Day for Refunds
Sun Jul 27, 2025: Discounted Room Block Closes (if not already exhausted)
Fri Aug 29, 2025 @ 12 PM: Check-in / Badge Pickup* / Con Start!
Mon Sep 1, 2025 @ 11 AM: Splotter Con 2025 Wrap Up Ceremony
Mon Sep 1, 2025 @ 4 PM: Official End of Splotter Con 2025

Badge Pickup at con. They will not be mailed in advance.

Splotter Con 2024 Feedback:

"I liked the 'play all 21 Splotters' card and enjoyed getting all the stamps!" ~Mica R

"It was super easy to find a pickup game of almost anything, plus everyone was super friendly. It's a great crowd!" ~Zack B

"Everything was very well organized and planned. I guess is to be expected from Splotter fans." ~Aaron S

"The games library was enormous for the size of the con, I never felt like I wouldn't be able to find a game." ~Zachary CD

"I went in a little concerned about feeling like an outsider but felt very welcomed. The groups I played with were kind and inclusive." ~Adam McK

"The experienced players were very welcoming and patient. They helped me understand my options on my turn but tried not to steer me in a particular direction. This was a great way to learn strategy." ~Kyle Z

"Everyone was nice and welcoming and mostly happy to teach. Really made for a great con experience." ~Susan S

"This was our third convention (Origins and GenCon) this year...SplotterCon left indelible memories; and kept the FOMO minimal! This felt more like the gaming sessions of my teenage summers with AD&D (90’s); intense, but at our own pace, and blissfully ignorant of the world at large. Thank you." ~Joe M

"Dean clearly had a focus on teaching/learning and meeting others through gaming. Competition was not the focus of the weekend. It was community, and that approach was spot on. Everyone I was around made me feel comfortable and welcome." ~Michael R

"I've been to major conventions like Dice Tower West and East and I have to admit that I enjoyed this one much more. You did an amazing job, keep it up!" ~Dennis L

"Everyone was friendly and welcoming." ~Bethany K

Duquesne Room (main gaming hall) & Games Library will be open as follows:

Fri Aug 29 from Noon - Midnight
Sat Aug 30 from 9 AM - Midnight
Sun Aug 31 from 9 AM - Midnight
Mon Sep 1 from 9 AM - 4 PM

Splotter Con Games Library will require a badge. Two game max checked out at a time per badge. The library will not be updated until we receive donations from our sponsors for 2025.

Linc Room (small breakout gaming room) will be open as follows:

Fri Aug 29 from Noon - Sat Aug 39 @ 9 PM
Sun Aug 31 from Midnight - Mon Sep 1 @ 4 PM

Event Scheduling: Everyone has a different preference for planning their cons. I'm one to plan most of my time but I know others like to play it by ear. If you're like me, we encourage you to schedule your events. I would love to see experienced players volunteering to schedule teaching games too. We will not be managing events on this site this year.

Splotter Con Discord: We have a Discord server set up for Con attendees, sponsors & volunteers. You will be asked your Discord Username during registration. We will send you an invite to the server shortly after you register. Our server will enable folks to chat with one another, schedule games, discuss logistics (hotel, food, etc), and plan their convention experience.

Morning Meditation: There will be a guided meditation Saturday thru Monday at 8:00 AM in Duquesne. No prior experience necessary.

Your Splotter Con 2025 Badge comes with the following Perks:

Full access to our event rooms where we will have all of our events.
Full access to two food service options on site.
Free parking.
Free WiFi.
Access to the Splotter Con 2025 Games Library which includes multiple copies of all Splotter games plus a selection of games that were influential to the designers and a variety of games donated by our sponsors. Over 100 games in total.
Meet one half of the Splotter design team, our special guest: Jeroen Doumen!
Automatic entry into the Splotter Con 2025 Contests (win prizes from our sponsors).
Automatic entry into the Splotter Con 2025 Devil’s Egg Tournament (win trophy & prizes from our sponsors).
Learning & competitive games with players and fans from around the globe.
Invitation to our private Splotter Con Discord Community.
Swag Bag (details TBD)

I look forward to seeing you all in Pittsburgh!

~Dean Brandt, Splotter Con Organizer

A huge thanks to all of our sponsors: Splotter, Allplay, BGG Store, Capstone Games, cube4me, Games Unlimited, GMT Games, Lucky Duck Games, Mightiest Meeple, Neon Comet Games, Noble Knight Games, OnlineBoardGamers, PrintablesByCaren, Rio Grande Games, Spielworxx, TraXX 18xx Convention & Wehrlegig Games!

Visit our website for more details: www.splottercon.com

Email questions to: splottercon@gmail.com