KantCon 2026 Preview | Everything You Need to Know + Interview with Board Games Director Nick Seal

Thinking about attending KantCon 2026? Whether you're a longtime attendee or considering your very first gaming convention, this interview with Nick Seal, Board Games Director for KantCon, will tell you everything you need to know! KantCon returns July 16–19, 2026 at the Overland Park Convention Center, and it's bigger than ever. Nick joins me to discuss what makes KantCon one of the Midwest's premier tabletop gaming conventions, including the massive open gaming hall, hundreds of games in the library, tournaments, RPGs, special events, local vendors, the ever-popular Garage Sale, Play to Win, the Math Trade, exhibitors, and so much more. We also talk about how the convention continues to grow year after year while staying true to its mission of supporting the local community. One of the ways KantCon gives back is by partnering with Harvesters, and attendees are encouraged to bring donations of their most-needed food and household items. If you're anywhere near the Kansas City area and love board games, this is an event you won't want to miss! Helpful Links 🎲 KantCon Website https://www.kantcon.com 🎲 KantCon Board Game Library https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/37... ❤️ Harvesters Most Needed Items https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KE0I... Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:11 - Meet Nick Seal 02:12 - What is KantCon? 05:59 - Various Activities 08:03 - Garage Sale 09:18 - Board Games with Rob will be there 10:41 - Vendors 13:00 - Local KS City Designers 14:00 - Food 16:20 - Giveaways & Prizes 17:35 - Play to Win 19:02 - The Staff 20:04 - Volunteering 22:25 - Meaning behind KantCon 27:40 - Events 👍 If you enjoyed this interview, please consider liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and ringing the notification bell so you don't miss future board game reviews, interviews, and convention coverage. 💬 Have you attended KantCon before? What are you most looking forward to this year? Let me know in the comments! 📘 Join our Board Games with Rob Facebook community to continue the conversation and connect with other tabletop gamers!