# Convention-Planning Games 'The Con Simulator' Gives Players the Chance to Craft a Dream Event By Justin Lam | Published 2018-05-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-con-simulator References: [indiegames](http://indiegames.com/2018/05/the_con_simulator_has_players_.html) & [helixngc7293.itch.io](https://helixngc7293.itch.io/the-con-simulator) Fan conventions have become large and elaborate events and The Con Simulator attempts to capture this, as it tasks players with planning and running the perfect convention. Developed by DGSpitzer, the game seeks to satiate fans who dream of running their own anime conference and tasks them with becoming a legendary "Con" organizer. Players in The Con Simulator will choose from a variety of characters, ranging from cosplayers to singers, each with specific expertise and their own level of skill. Each character will offer a specific strength to running the convention and can lead to certain bonuses for booths or unlocking several stages. The core gameplay of The Con Simulator combines [strategy card games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-deal-kpop-demon-hunters), [tabletop styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board) and [management mechanics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asset-manager-quest). Players will need to ensure that their attendees are happy while also maintaining a safe and lucrative convention for vendors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Event Planning Games:** Game developers can capitalize on the growing trend of fan conventions by developing event-planning games like The Con Simulator. - **Cosplay Games:** Games that offer specific expertise and levels of skill from different characters, such as The Con Simulator's cosplayers to singers, can disrupt the cosplay industry. - **Combining Game Genres:** Combining strategy, tabletop and management game mechanics can lead to new disruptive innovations in gaming, as demonstrated by The Con Simulator. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming Industry:** Developers can create new gaming apps and games like The Con Simulator to appeal to a growing gaming audience interested in cosplay and event planning. - **Cosplay Industry:** The Con Simulator's cosplayer characters can create a new market in the cosplay industry for specialized cosplay items and events, such as anime conventions. - **Event Planning Industry:** The Con Simulator can disrupt the event planning industry by providing an immersive experience for aspiring event planners and organizers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive DIY Conventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-con.md) - [Simulation Parking Lot Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-park-capital.md) - [Analog Life Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sims-board-game.md) - [Toy Collectible Conventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designercon.md) - [Live Board Game Productions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-twentysided-tavern.md) - [Media Management Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hamburg-times.md) - [Bizarre Dating Sim Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-everything.md) - [First-Person Television-Inspired Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-for-broadcast.md) - [Creative Hollywood-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywoodthemed-games.md)