ALL ABOARD EXPO 2026 Special Guests

Let’s be honest: board games don’t just appear out of thin air. Someone has to dream them up, argue over the rules, and figure out what the meeples look like. Our special guests are those someones, the creative chaos at the heart of the tabletop world. They’re the folks who make us laugh, think, and occasionally flip the table (in the best way), turning wild ideas into unforgettable moments of play.

This ALL ABOARD EXPO, you’ll get to meet them face to face - the designers, artists, storytellers, and personalities who have shaped the games we love and the ones we haven’t discovered yet. They’ll be sharing stories, trading tips, and probably sneaking in a quick round or two between panels. Behind every rulebook and roll of the dice is a story, and they’re here to tell it: how inspiration strikes, how ideas evolve, and how a simple spark becomes something that brings people together around a table.

So come curious, come ready to chat, and maybe even play. Because the best part of this hobby isn’t just the games - it’s the people who make them and the players who keep the fun going.