Are you thinking of starting your own convention? That is amazing! From my experience, it is a fun and stressful labor of love that becomes more rewarding with each passing event. While we are always learning and growing, we can share what we have learned so far. Hopefully, this series of articles can help you create something people will be excited about! This post talks about the ins and outs of our convention library, which is not to be confused with our shared library.

The convention library is always a fan favorite and has definitely had an evolution over the many years we have been running our events. Read on to find out more!

This year we are excited to bring back some of our favorite food trucks as well as a couple of new ones!

One of our more popular events at Granite Game Summit is the Play-To-Win. Play-To-Win is where you can play one of our featured games for a chance to win that copy of it. How cool is it that you can come to a gaming event and have a chance to win just by playing a game?

We are excited to be welcoming Nicole Zheng and Matthew Caron to this year’s Designer Alley at #G2S2025!

Growing up in the 70’s we had the standard board games that everyone had. Monopoly, Life, Clue the usual suspects. Sit down, set up, play, “Dad, why do you have 3 $100.000 bills tucked under the couch?!”, win or lose, and pack up.

I'm a New Hampshire native who loves board games and always wanted to make my own. About a year and a half ago I joined the Game Makers Guild, started attending conventions, and now have my first game under contract, coming out in 2026!

Hello G2Sers!  I am Lisa Reinke, a lifelong gamer and a regular attendee of Granite Game Summit from New London, New Hampshire.  Over the years, I have created some game components, variants and modules to enjoy with friends, but I have never developed a free standing game. 

Designer Alley is happening Saturday March 9th from 10am to 4pm. This is our finalized designer schedule for #G2S2025. Make sure to check out each designer’s feature. Come join in the fun!

Nolan is a creative with a variety of interests- such as visual arts, animation, music, and game design. He’s often sequestered at home working on some project, even if the weather is really, really nice out.

A lifelong gamer, I began designing games in 2022 after returning from PAX East and realizing that the games I wanted to play didn’t seem to exist yet. As a UX Designer/HCI Engineer by day and an artist at heart, I had long wanted to get into game design but just hadn’t found the right time.

We sit down with Danny to talk about Ravensburger’s latest projects, favorite gaming moments, and what makes board games such a special part of our lives. Read on to hear his insights, stories, and maybe even discover your next favorite game!

After a few days of gaming we could all use a little comfort, so join us in your favorite family-friendly pajamas and onesies for some late-night gaming.

We have a lot of exciting events happening at #G2S2025. You can find out more information about them here.

The board game flea market returns! For those unfamiliar with this, the board game flea market is a flea market...but for board games.

Join us Saturday at 8:00 p.m. in the theater for Trivia Night! Compete against other teams of up to 5 players for fun & prizes.

Fancy Friday is making a comeback at #G2S2025.

Queen City Improv is Manchester's finest improv troupe, and they're bringing their act to the Granite Game Summit! After a day of gaming, come join QCI as they perform a night of goofs, gaffes, and laughs through a never before seen show

Bloom-i-nation is an area control game about bees competing to pollinate flower patches. Players draft their turn order between rounds and spend notes to perform actions and allow their bees to dance.

Cattycombs of Rhyorr:  Cattycombs of Rhyorr is a light euro with tile placement, resource management, and some asymmetry. It has a mix of strategy and randomness, but what would one expect from a game about mice with backpacks eating cheese and reclaiming trinkets that were stolen by pesky cats?

Arbor Falls: It’s time for a change, so you move out of the bustling city, to the quiet, small town of Arbor Falls. You set out to collect quirky furniture to decorate your empty home. Along the way, you help your neighbors, meet new people, and clean up the town.