The Official Gen Con Blog
Once upon a time, I wrote a blog about modern fairy tale novels, which are deliciously dark, terrifically twisted, and sure to spin straw into gold. Well, I’m back with the sequel! Here is another round of contemporary fairy tale delights for your amusement, because we have 260 days until Gen Con 2026, so we might as well crack open a good book while we wait […]
Many of you know me as the Community Manager for Gen Con. But you may not know I’m also a certified Halloween fan-girlie! I am devishly delighted to share a few of my favorite spooky season pop culture recommendations. From games and books to movies and TV shows, there’s something for everyone on the list […]
Every year, more than 70,000 people travel for Gen Con from all over the country. They come to play games, check out the year’s newest releases, and spend time with people who speak the same language of laughter, strategy, and shared passion. When we’re not in the convention center, you’ll find us in hotel lobbies, […]
Hey, everyone! Welcome to the Gen Con Book Club, a somewhat regular series where we talk about what books the people of Gen Con enjoy in their free time. No need for a long intro, let’s jump right in and see what stories we’ve enjoyed. Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman, Read by Dani […]
Gen Con is a magical place. And when it comes to the food and drinks at the restaurants around Indianapolis, many eateries near the convention center go all out, curating fandom-inspired menus where drinks are sometimes named after games, or even Genevieve herself! There’s something for everyone, from cocktails to mocktails, and just as there’s […]
We had the honor of working with artist Tinnel Lovitt on the 2025 badge art. In the spirit of Inktober, we asked Tinnel about the inspiration behind the badge art, her favorite Gen Con memory, and what it’s like being an artist in the tabletop gaming industry. How long have you been coming to Gen […]
I’ve been attending Gen Con for three years, so I wanted to try some new things and make a positive impact. Let’s recap five things I did for the first time at Gen Con 2025. The first and most impactful thing I did was host a panel entitled “Creating Welcoming Spaces” with a colorful cast […]
While board games are at the heart of Gen Con, some of the most magical moments happen when you sit down with strangers and turn into collaborators, rivals, and friends. That makes the First Exposure Playtest Hall (FEPH) such a special part of the convention. It is where creators and players meet, ideas come alive, […]
Gen Con is the undisputed Best Four Days in Gaming™. The energy, the community, the discovery—it’s like no other experience. But once the dice are packed away and the last badge is tucked into the memory box, the inevitable question arises: what do we do between Gen Cons? If your answer is “play more Dungeons […]
Gen Con is almost here, and we’re not just showing up — we’re opening a doorway to the IV Studio Universe! We’ve got three brand new game launches, a timeline on the brink of collapse, and a weekend of nonstop events. From shiny games to designer meetups and luxurious promo bags, Room 136 is everything […]