Meeple Mountain Goes to Geekway to the West 2025

Not every gaming convention is a vendor hall bo(h)nanza with massive queues and backpacks clogging up the aisles amid sensory overload. Some conventions focus on just one thing: playing board games. It sounds like a no-brainer, but actual gameplay can get lost when events, shows, merch, contests, and other distractions overwhelm a convention-goer.

Nestled just outside St. Louis, Missouri, is a small play con named Geekway to the West, a clever twist on "Gateway to the West," a common nickname for the Mound City. The convention features a meeple under the St. Louis Arch, playing into the regional theme. This con strips away the flair and spectacle of Gen Con, Essen Spiel, and PAX Unplugged, and embraces a simple philosophy: play games with people, then play more games.

This year marked the first time Meeple Mountain had representation. Though attending solo, I had the chance to check out the convention and see how it stacks up on the con calendar. Spoiler alert: it left a big impression.

Every Day I’m Demoin’

I attended this year while working with Conhorde, representing Board & Dice, and demoing Windmill Valley and Reef Project. There wasn’t a formal booth, but plenty of tables were available to run demos of…

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