A whole con for playing
Age of Steam.
Age of Steam.
200 maps and a bunch of other people who love playing Age of Steam as much as you do.
Over 200 Maps
If it has ever been published, it will be at Age of Steam Con. Any print-and-play or giveaway of note will be there too. If you want it, we'll have it.
XL
What if everything were twice as big? The map, the tiles, the wooden discs, the goods cubes, and even the goods-growth dice.
It's really big.
It's really big.
Free NEW Map
Everyone will get a free copy of the con map. We have a few candidates, but we are going to do a little playtesting before we announce what the map will be.
Pre-Con
Thursday evening is a great chance to meet people "before" the con starts. And it's an opportunity to play some non-AoS games if you desire.
7 and 8 player games
With all these AoS players around, it is easy to get some big games in on the normally-hard-to-fill 7 and 8 player maps like Netherlands and Central New England.
Rare Maps
Sharing, 20,000 Rails Under the Sea, and other hard to find maps.
No plastic trains, only wooden discs.
No plastic trains, only wooden discs.
No 18XX
There are other Cons for that. Last year some fillers and Winsome's did get some play between Age of Steam games.
Beginners Welcome
There will be some people who have played AoS over 150 times. There will also be people who have played it a couple times. Everyone is welcome.
The People
Last year 80+ people attended AoS Con. This year we are expecting around the same.
The great people are the biggest reason to come to AoS Con.
The great people are the biggest reason to come to AoS Con.
Playtesting
Many of the attendees are AoS map designers. Want to help playtest their map? Many are looking for testers and feedback during the con.
The Binder, The Spreadsheet, and The Drawer
There is a printed spreadsheet with abbreviated rules for every map, a binder with the full rules, and a giant file cabinet with all the maps. It doesn't sound that exciting as I type it out, but it is really a sight to behold in person.
The Setup
What do you do when you're done playing? Just leave the game out. The next people who play on that table will be playing Age of Steam also.
The Food
There's probably 30 restaurants within walking distance. We have some details to work out with the venue, but we're going to find a way to bring in some of Kay's snacks.
The Location
A new location this year, upstairs in Lenexa Public Market overlooking nine restaurants. Three hotels in walking distance, including a brand new one right across the street. A 30 minute drive from the airport.
BBQ
No trip to KC would be complete without some BBQ. We're a 10 minute walk to Jack Stack. 10 minute drive to Q39 or Joe's KC.
Location
Lenexa Public Market
8750 Penrose Ln, Lenexa, KS 66219
8750 Penrose Ln, Lenexa, KS 66219
We're excited about Age of Steam Con's new location at Lenexa Public Market. We're able to use this space through a partnership with Cardboard Corner Cafe.
Cardboard Corner Cafe is a wonderful board game cafe specializing in both sweet and savory waffles. They have over 300 board games available to play.
Cardboard Corner Cafe is a wonderful board game cafe specializing in both sweet and savory waffles. They have over 300 board games available to play.
Lodging
There are three hotel options in City Center.
Directly across the street from AoS Con, there are brand new hotels. They aren't open yet. They are supposed to open sometime in June and are taking reservations for November. Room rates are currently $142/night.
* AC Hotel Lenexa City Center
* Residence Inn by Marriott Lenexa City Center
This is another option about a block away. Room rates are currently $185/night.
* SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Lenexa/City Center
There are some cheaper options a couple miles away. They are showing rates around $105/night.
* Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Shawnee-Kansas City West
* Comfort Inn & Suites Shawnee - Kansas City
Directly across the street from AoS Con, there are brand new hotels. They aren't open yet. They are supposed to open sometime in June and are taking reservations for November. Room rates are currently $142/night.
* AC Hotel Lenexa City Center
* Residence Inn by Marriott Lenexa City Center
This is another option about a block away. Room rates are currently $185/night.
* SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kansas City Lenexa/City Center
There are some cheaper options a couple miles away. They are showing rates around $105/night.
* Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Shawnee-Kansas City West
* Comfort Inn & Suites Shawnee - Kansas City
Food
If you've attended Age of Steam Con before, food is going to be a little bit different this year.
For the first time ever, Age of Steam Con will have restaurants within walking distance. In fact, many will be just steps away from where we are playing.
Restaurants in the Lenexa Public Market:
* African Dream Cuisine
* Cardboard Corner Cafe
* Homestead Kitchen + Bakery
* KC Döner
* Mr. D's Coffee
* Saap Saap Noodles
* Sohaila's Kitchen
* Topp'd Pizza + Salads
Short Walk:
* Jack Stack Barbecue
* Zhoug Mediterranean
* Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
* Cactus Grill
* Martin City Brewing Co. Pizza & Taproom
* Grand Street Lenexa
* Sierra Grill
* Saints Pub + Patio
* Revocup Lenexa Coffee Shop
Further Walk:
* Meddy's
* Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
* Enjoy Pure Food + Drink
* Red Door Woodfired Grill
* The Big Biscuit
* Jersey Mike's Subs
* Culver’s
* Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
* Chick-fil-A
* Panera Bread
* Chipotle
* Starbucks
We want to shout out Cardboard Corner Cafe. It's Kansas City's best board game cafe, and they have a location within Lenexa Public Market. We are able to host Age of Steam Con in the Lenexa Public Market through a generous partnership with Cardboard Corner Cafe. We hope all attendees will check them out a couple times during the con.
The only constant is change. Unfortunately, venue regulations prevent us from bringing Kay in to provide a snack table as we've done in the past. We've lowered the cost of the con a little because of this change. We hope you'll use some of the money you save to visit the merchants in the Lenexa Public Market. Don't worry. We'll find a few ways to get Kay involved. I'm sure you won't leave town without having tasted a few of her treats, one way or another.
For the first time ever, Age of Steam Con will have restaurants within walking distance. In fact, many will be just steps away from where we are playing.
Restaurants in the Lenexa Public Market:
* African Dream Cuisine
* Cardboard Corner Cafe
* Homestead Kitchen + Bakery
* KC Döner
* Mr. D's Coffee
* Saap Saap Noodles
* Sohaila's Kitchen
* Topp'd Pizza + Salads
Short Walk:
* Jack Stack Barbecue
* Zhoug Mediterranean
* Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
* Cactus Grill
* Martin City Brewing Co. Pizza & Taproom
* Grand Street Lenexa
* Sierra Grill
* Saints Pub + Patio
* Revocup Lenexa Coffee Shop
Further Walk:
* Meddy's
* Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
* Enjoy Pure Food + Drink
* Red Door Woodfired Grill
* The Big Biscuit
* Jersey Mike's Subs
* Culver’s
* Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
* Chick-fil-A
* Panera Bread
* Chipotle
* Starbucks
We want to shout out Cardboard Corner Cafe. It's Kansas City's best board game cafe, and they have a location within Lenexa Public Market. We are able to host Age of Steam Con in the Lenexa Public Market through a generous partnership with Cardboard Corner Cafe. We hope all attendees will check them out a couple times during the con.
The only constant is change. Unfortunately, venue regulations prevent us from bringing Kay in to provide a snack table as we've done in the past. We've lowered the cost of the con a little because of this change. We hope you'll use some of the money you save to visit the merchants in the Lenexa Public Market. Don't worry. We'll find a few ways to get Kay involved. I'm sure you won't leave town without having tasted a few of her treats, one way or another.
Con Maps
Looking to buy the con maps from previous years? 100% of the proceeds go to support Age of Steam Con.
2025: Dutch Tulip Bubble & Wisconsin Cheeseheads.
2024: Union Pacific Express & Rust Belt Express
2023: Chicago Speakeasy & Rush Belt 2112
2022: Everest & Zimbabwe (sold out)
2021: Double Base USA & Pacific Electric
2020: Southern China & Brummie Rails (sold out)
2019: Kansas Tornadoes & Detroit Bankruptcy (sold out)
2018: Kansas City Interurban (sold out)
Buy them on the Allplay website!
2025: Dutch Tulip Bubble & Wisconsin Cheeseheads.
2024: Union Pacific Express & Rust Belt Express
2023: Chicago Speakeasy & Rush Belt 2112
2022: Everest & Zimbabwe (sold out)
2021: Double Base USA & Pacific Electric
2020: Southern China & Brummie Rails (sold out)
2019: Kansas Tornadoes & Detroit Bankruptcy (sold out)
2018: Kansas City Interurban (sold out)
Buy them on the Allplay website!
Schedule
Thurs 3:00 PM
Pre-con
A bunch of us will be hanging out. Finishing some last minute setup. Playing some games. In past years, the pre-con has been 80% non-AoS games. More than half the attendees come to the pre-con, and you should too.
Fri 9:00 AM
Game Session #1
Featuring: Rust Belt XL, a great intro for newer players.
Fri 12:00 PM
Game Session #2
Fri 3:00 PM
Break
Get some food and or fresh air
Fri 6:00 PM
Game Session #3
Fri 9:00 PM
Game Session #4
SaT 9:00 AM
Game Session #5
SAT 12:00 PM
Game Session #6
SAT 3:00 PM
Break
Get some food and or fresh air
SAT 6:00 PM
Game Session #7
SAT 9:00 PM
Game Session #8
SUN 9:00 AM
Game Session #9
SUN 12:00 PM
Game Session #10
SUN 3:00 PM
Break
Get some food and or fresh air.
SUN 6:00 PM
Game Session #11
SUN 9:00 PM
Game Session #12
Age of Steam Con keeps going strong all the way until the end. If you choose to stay in town until Monday, there will be plenty of gaming to keep you going Sunday night.
Join us on Nov 6 - 8
Con registration is $65.
We expect to sell out, so don't procrastinate.
We expect to sell out, so don't procrastinate.