SCPC SaltPOD Episode 5: SaltCON Summer 2025 Preview

SaltPOD 0005, SaltCON Summer 2025
Release date: May 27, 2025

Welcome gamers! If you are a board gamer, a social gamer, or someone who loves RPGs, SaltCON is a place for you.

Welcome back to SaltPOD, your dedicated deep dive into the vibrant world of SaltCon and the incredible community that makes it tick! If you're new here, SaltPOD is your backstage pass, your insider scoop, your direct line to all things SaltCON. SaltCON – the biggest and best tabletop gaming convention in the Mountain West! We're here to explore the amazing games, the fantastic people, and the unforgettable experiences that make SaltCon a must-attend event year after year. Get ready to level up your excitement!"

This episode we are discussing SaltCON Summer which is happening June 6th through the 8th at the Davis Conference Center, in Layton City.

This event is smaller than the Spring event but still has three action packed days of events, tournaments, open gaming and amazing people.

Vendor Hall
The Gauntlet of vendors and wears and gaming goodies.

 

Hot Games:

• Andromeda’s Edge

• Cat Blues: The Big Gig

• Creature Caravan

• Critter Kitchen

• Finspan

• House of Fado

• SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

• Slay the Spire: The Board Game

Play to Win Games 

• Friday and Saturday

 

Gaming library

• A huge game library with over 2500 games to check out and play

• Classic games, and new games alike.

 

There were 278 different events the attendees could sign up for.
178 Total RPG events.

• 85 RPG events

• 26 Pathfinder events

• 67 Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League events

 

Game Swap

Flea Market

• Saturday for 2-hours
  
  

Tournaments

• Sabacc

 

Events

• Broadway Murder Mystery - Groomed for Murder!

• Nebula: A 4X inspired Big Group Game

• Tichu around with Danny

• Blood on the Clock Tower

• Nine different event and one how to play event

• Mini Painting Seminar

• Saturday 1:30

64 total board game events

 

Board Game Events

• 30 Board Game Events

 

Meeple Nation events

• 34 Meeple Nation Board Game Events

 

What a way to start the Summer of Gaming.

So what is next?

• SaltCON End of Summer

• August 29-31

• 1000 badges

• Game library

• RPG area

• Hot Games

• Game swap

• Flea Market

• Miniature painting

• Vendors

• Reserved tables

If you have any questions feel free to email us at [email protected]. We are always excited to hear about new games and exciting times. And with that we have completed another deep dive into the salty goodness of SaltCon! We hope you're as excited as we are for all the fun and games. Remember, SaltPOD is your ongoing connection to these amazing events. But the board gaming adventure doesn't stop here! If you love in-depth discussions, diverse perspectives, and talking about all things board games, be sure to check out our other podcast, Meeple Nation! There we have episodes serving up fantastic content week after week. Until next time, keep rolling those dice, and we'll see you at SaltCon!"Thanks for listening.