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RECON 22

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Event Summary

Reality Escape Convention 2022 was an in-person event designed to bring leaders in this industry together, foster conversations, and build relationships.

RECON Boston presented a curated selection of talks exploring different facets of the player journey. In addition, workshops gave attendees hands on experience with game design and marketing concepts. The facilitated discussion sessions provided ample time to connect with other professionals and unpack concepts together.

The event also included many different types of games, so that we could all learn about game design through play: an excursion to top-tier Boston escape room (Boxaroo, Red Fox, or Trapology), bus trips to the challenge arcades Boda Borg and Level 99, the 100 Earth Days ballroom game, and an ARG hidden inside the event.

After two years connecting virtually, RECON Boston had an electric energy. Meeting in person was invigorating and everyone who attended this event felt a special type of magic.

Event Dates: August 21st & 22nd, 2024

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Featured Sessions

RECON 22 title card reads, "Welcome by Neil Patrick Harris"

Welcome

by Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

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RECON 22 title card reads, "ARG"
The RECON Game

Alternate Reality Game

2022

Auggie

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RECON 22 title card reads, "Level 99"
Entertainment

Level99
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RECON 22 title card reads, "Boda Borg"
Entertainment

Boda Borg
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RECON 22 title card reads, "100 Earth Days"
Entertainment

100 Earth Days

Presented by Boxaroo
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RECON 22 title card reads, "Reflecting your Business in your Brand by Stuart Bogaty"
MarketingBusiness

Reflecting your Business in your Brand

Stuart Bogaty

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RECON 22 title card reads, "Technically an Escape Room by Victor Hung"
Technical SkillsGame DesignBusinessOperationsBuilder / MakerGamemastering

Technically an Escape Room

Victor Hung

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RECON 22 title card reads, "Future Play: Scaling Up Interactive Experiences by Matthew DuPlessie"
OperationsBusinessBuilder / MakerFinancial

Future Play:

Scaling Up Interactive Experiences

Matthew DuPlessie

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RECON 22 title card reads, "Upping Your Game: Beyond the Basics of Game Design by Marie Huber"
Game DesignPuzzle Design

Upping Your Game:

Beyond the Basics of Game Design

Marie Huber

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RECON 22 title card reads, "The Magic Circle: Delivering Game-Changing Immersion by Cameron Cooper, Haley E.R. Cooper"
Game DesignOperationsPerformanceGamemastering

The Magic Circle:

Delivering Game-Changing Immersion

Cameron Cooper, Haley E. R. Cooper

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RECON 22 title card reads, "Actign for Participation by Caro Murphy"
GamemasteringPerformanceSafety

Acting for Participation

Caro Murphy

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RECON 22 title card reads, "The Malden Gaming District: Lessons in What Government Values in Escape Games, Kevin Duffy, Mayor Gary Christenson"
OperationsBusinessBuilder / MakerSafety

The Malden Gaming District:

Lessons in What Government Values in Escape Game

Kevin Duffy, Mayor Gary Christenson

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RECON 22 title card reads, "The Player Journey: Maximizing Opportunities Before, During, & After the Game by David Spira, Lisa Spira"
Industry TrendsGame DesignBusinessOperationsPuzzle Design

The Player Journey:

Maximizing Opportunities Before, During, & After the Game

David Spira, Lisa Spira

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Speakers & Special Guests

Cameron's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Cameron Cooper
Strange Bird Immersive
Actor & Escape Room Owner
Caro's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Caro Murphy
Interactive Experience & Live-Action Game Designer
David Spira's headshot in a gold RECON frame.
David Spira
Room Escape Artist
Co-founder
Haley's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Haley E. R. Cooper
Strange Bird Immersive
Actor & Escape Room Owner
Kevin's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Kevin Duffy
The City of Malden, Massachussetts
Strategy and Business Development Officer, City of Malden
Lisa Spira's headshot in a gold RECON frame.
Lisa Spira
Room Escape Artist
Co-founder
Marie's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Marie Huber
Red Fox Escapes
Escape Room Owner
Matt's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Matthew DuPlessie
Level99, 5 Wits
Founder of Level99 & 5 Wits
Mayor Christenson's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Mayor Gary Christenson
The City of Malden, Massachussetts
Mayor, City of Malden
Neil's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Neil Patrick Harris
Actor, Singer, Magician, Host, Writer, Producer, Game Designer
Stuart's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Stuart Bogaty
trap’s Escape Room Adventures
Escape Room Owner
Victor's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Victor Hung
Boxaroo, Level99, Midnight Mansion
Co-Founder & Creative Lead

Production Team

Auggie's headshot in a gold RECON frame.

Auggie
Kate Wastl headshot surrounded by a gold RECON frame.

Kate Wastl
Ryan Brady headshot surrounded by a gold RECON frame.

Ryan Brady
David Spira's headshot in a gold RECON frame.

David Spira
Heather Burns headshot surrounded by a gold RECON frame.

Heather Burns
James' headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.

James Cobalt
Theresa Wagner headshot surrounded by a gold RECON frame.

Theresa Wagner
Theresa's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.

Theresa Piazza
Cindi Saiewitz headshot surrounded by a gold RECON frame.

Cindi Saiewitz
Richard Burns headshot surrounded by a gold RECON frame.

Richard Burns
Lisa Spira's headshot in a gold RECON frame.

Lisa Spira
Brendan Lutz headshot surrounded by a gold RECON frame.

Brendan Lutz
Lee-Fay Low headshot surrounded by a gold RECON frame.

Lee-Fay Low

Hosted By

MC, Peih-Gee's headshot in a gold RECON frame.

Peih-Gee Law

Special Thanks To Our Guides

Amanda Dupuy
Andrew Reynolds
Ben Rosner
Bill Chang
C.J. Smith
Dan Egnor
Denise Kuehner
Jenn Saldana
Joan Spira
Marc Spira
Matthew Stein
Michael Andersen
Scott Olson
Shannon McDowell
Shuai Chen
Hotel & Venue

Sheraton Laval Hotel
2440 Laurentian Autoroute, Laval, Quebec H7T 1X5, Canada

Limited Space

A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available at the RECON 26 hotel and venue, the Sheraton Laval Hotel.

Our block of rooms on-site at The Sheraton Laval Hotel is SOLD OUT.

Luckily, we have secured a second, smaller block of rooms at Le St-Martin Hôtel & Suites. This is a 5-minute drive away from the RECON venue. If you missed out on the original room block, Le St-Martin Hôtel & Suites is our choice among the many hotels in the area. They are providing a special RECON rate of $209 CAD per night (plus taxes) that includes breakfast, wifi, and parking.

How to Book

  1. Go to the hotel website
  2. Click “English” on the top navigation menu (to make this easier)
  3. Click “Book now”
  4. Click on “Add Code”
  5. Click on the words “Discount Code” (which is a drop down menu)
  6. Click on “Group Attendee”
  7. Paste this code: 2608ROOMES
  8. Continue with selecting the dates of your stay.

You can also call the Reservations Manager Kayla’s direct line (450) 902-3007 and mention the Room Escape Artist group. If you are looking to extend your stay longer than 3 days, call Kayla, and she will honor the group rate if possible, depending on the dates of your stay.

Note that even if you stay off-site, you can park at The Sheraton Laval Hotel for free.

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