Big Bad Con

Big Bad Con is a Bay Area tabletop convention known for centering roleplaying games, story games, and an explicitly welcoming community culture. The event became especially notable within indie and narrative RPG circles for its emphasis on safety tools, inclusive play, and community-building alongside the schedule itself.

Rather than trying to be everything to every corner of gaming, Big Bad Con built a recognizable identity around RPG-focused programming and social design. That focus made it influential well beyond its size in conversations about convention culture.