The Official Gen Con Blog
While board games are at the heart of Gen Con, our annual convention offers up so much more for the hungry, nerdy soul. We’re introducing a new blog series for you, featuring all things beyond games at Gen Con. Today, this blog post focuses on the wonders of the Exhibit Hall, written from the perspective […]
While board games are at the heart of Gen Con, our annual convention offers up so much more for the hungry, nerdy soul. We’re introducing a new blog series for you, featuring all things beyond games at Gen Con. Today, this blog post focuses on Trading Card Games and Tournaments by Professor Walt. As kids, […]
While board games are at the heart of Gen Con, our annual convention offers up so much more for the hungry, nerdy soul. We’re introducing a new blog series for you, featuring all things beyond games at Gen Con. Today, this blog post focuses on Event Tickets and demos, written by Teresa from Playin’ A […]
Central Michigan University, in cooperation with Gen Con, bring you a brand new course on designing card games, instructed by Damon Stone, the game designer behind games like Android: Netrunner and Call of Cthulhu LCG. Once again, Damon has the pleasure of teaching a course as part of the Gen Con–Central Michigan University Certificate in […]
Your Helpful Field Guide to All the Eats, Drinks, and More Outside the Convention Center on South Street! In just under two weeks, Gen Con returns to Indy with The Best Four Days in Gaming™! The Block Party you know and love will once again take place at the new location on South Street. The new home […]
What to read once the session ends, with books from the MIT Press. Tabletop gamers rejoice! The MIT Press is excited to be exhibiting at Gen Con for the first time and showcasing our books on game theory, lore, and history. Come to Booth 268 to browse our books on these topics. For now, here’s […]
Over twenty incredible vendors are coming to Gen Con 2024 for the Makers Market. Discover the treasure trove of unique local vendors at our Makers Market — a vibrant affair where gamers and makers unite to celebrate The Best Four Days in Gaming™. Makers Market Hours & Location Thursday – Saturday, 11 am – 7 […]
For more than 50 years, Gen Con has provided a home for innovative new game companies and a showcase of the best new titles and products in the industry. Entrepreneurs Avenue honors that legacy, dedicating space in the Exhibit Hall for companies making their Gen Con debut, from groundbreaking startups promoting their first game to […]
Monte Cook Games (MCG) is rocking in room 132 on the Hoosier Concourse (across from the Exhibit Hall) with free demos, exciting games, limited-edition products, and more! Whether you’re new to roleplaying games and the Cypher System, or part of our MCG community, we want to welcome you to craft great stories, explore stirring vistas, […]
Arcane Wonders (booth 629) will have not one, not two, but FIVE new releases at Gen Con! Embrace your inner ’90s kid in Video Game Champion, make beautiful art in Mezen, invest in the vegetable stock market in Vegetable Stock, and plan and build your own city in Foundations of Metropolis! Video Game Champion is […]