First-Timer Advice

1. Don’t over-extend yourself. The GCCC is large and there is a lot to do at Origins Game Fair. You can’t see everything, so just enjoy what you can. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep and take breaks throughout the show. 2. Stay Hydrated. Water is important. When you feel thirsty you are already dehydrated. Keep a water bottle handy and refill it regularly. 3. Download the App. The Origins Game Fair App is the best way to look up information about the convention. 4. Ask Questions. Staff, volunteers, GMs and exhibitors are all here to help! We are happy to answer questions and if we don’t know the answer, we can probably point you to someone who can. All of us were first-timers once too, and a few of us are first-timers right along side you! 5. Check Out the Game Library. The Origins Game Library has more than 1,000 games for you to check out and play with your friends (or total strangers!) for free with your badge. Learn more about the Game Library on Page 37. 6. Check out the events list. Take a little time to look through the events on TableTop.events. There are so many amazing events included with your badge this year. You can usually find a seat at a seminar and even games that look full can have seats free up. 7. Try Something New. It can be tempting to stick to games and activities you have enjoyed already. With so many events included with your badge, Origins is an amazing opportunity to try something new with no risk. Look for “Rules will be taught” games in the event list or just walk the gaming hall and look for open seats! 8. Exhibit hall demos are fast and informative. Want to experience the most games with the least effort? Exhibitors run tons of awesome demos throughout the show. Get a quick feel for a new game without committing to playing for hours. 9. Don’t miss the back rows of the Exhibit Hall. The big publishers tend to be toward the front of the Exhibit Hall. They have amazing displays and incredible products to try, but don’t forget about the small and independent publishers and designers farther back. Your new favorite game may be hiding back there right now! 10. Watch OriginsTV. Our new streaming program, in partnership with Six Sides of Gaming, is an amazing way to keep up to date on what’s happening at the show. Check out the live stream on the Origins Game Fair YouTUbe channel, through the Origins Game Fair App or on one of the monitors set up throughout the convention center concourse.