Tabletop Escape Games: Panel Discussion

Session Overview

Hosts Jared Dauenhauer and Zach Baughman of the Puzzling Company Podcast, a show dedicated to exploring tabletop puzzle games, interview a panel of fantastic creators whose work ranges from small-scale, customized production to mass-market games with international distribution deals. This conversation digs deep into tabletop puzzle design and explores what’s easier and harder based on production scale.

Featuring

Zach's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Zach Baughman
Puzzling Company
Podcaster
Yacine's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Yacine Merzouk
Society Of Curiosities
Game Designer
Silvano's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Silvano Sorrentino
Dv Giochi
Game Designer
Rebecca's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Rebecca Bleau
BlueMatter Games
Game Designer
Nick's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Nicholas Cravotta
BlueMatter Games
Game Designer
Michelle's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Michelle Rundbaken
Society Of Curiosities
Game Designer
Lisa's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Lisa Levina
Scarlet Envelope
Game Designer
Jared's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Jared Dauenhauer
Puzzling Company
Escape Room Owner & Podcaster
RECON speaker, Anna Lysova's headshot in a gold, art deco frame with the RECON logo.
Anna Lysova
Scarlet Envelope
Game Designer
Angela's headshot framed in a golden art deco RECON frame.
Angela Lawson-Scott
Crack-A-Nut Mysteries
Game Designer
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.