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Why is Seattle so geeky? We went on a quest to find out

caption: A dragon hangs in the Renton, Wash., office of Wizards of the Coast, the maker of games including Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
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A dragon hangs in the Renton, Wash., office of Wizards of the Coast, the maker of games including Dungeons and Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
KUOW Photo/Clare McGrane

Seattle is home to some of the biggest game and comics conventions in the world. Boardgame cafes are scattered across the city. So what about Seattle makes geek culture thrive here?

KUOW producer Clare McGrane went on a quest to find out -- complete with dragons, magic and drama.

Listen to the episode by clicking the play button above or on your favorite podcast app. SoundQs is a weekly podcast where our KUOW reporters tackle questions submitted by our listeners.

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