#JOMOCON
This will be the first year we have ever attended a board game convention, despite Gen Con taking place in our hometown. Even in ideal circumstances, it's not always possible to go to the conventions you want to attend. With social media allowing you a window into precisely what you're missing out on, you can easily find yourself sullen over what you've missed. Just thinking about this leads many to feel FOMO: fear of missing out on something great.
A while back we started tossing around the idea of #JOMOCON. #JOMOCON does not have a specific date or location - #JOMOCON happens wherever you are, throughout the year. A #JOMOCON could happen for many reasons - maybe you're out of town for work, and missing out on your group's board game night. Maybe there's a huge board game convention in your town, but your schedule or finances don't allow you to go. Maybe you want to play games, but no one is around. Maybe you're helping flatten the curve during a pandemic (hadn't thought of that reason until last week...). Maybe you're just plain bored. No matter the reason, you can start a #JOMOCON right now!
#JOMOCON could have many attendees, but you only need one! One player games and digital board game apps are great ways to start your #JOMOCON immediately. You can create a tournament or challenge for yourself, like beating a high score or bracket-style elimination for the best game. Many board game apps come with achievements or challenge modes that enhance the standard gameplay, and may even improve your strategy for your next game night.
Of course, your #JOMOCON may have nothing to do with board games at all. You might have a marathon of your favorite TV show, cook your favorite meals, or re-play a video game you love. Maybe it'll be full of reading books, knitting, or even cleaning. (We'd be surprised, but we won't judge!)
The length, location, and activity are all determined by the core principle of JOMOCON: cherishing the current moment. #JOMOCON takes the fear of FOMO and turns it into joy. Maybe you can't be where you want to be, or be doing exactly what you want to do, but you can still find joy wherever you are.