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 […]
The tabletop gaming world is built on storytelling—full of brave heroes, dark forests, and unexpected twists. It’s no surprise that many gamers are also book lovers, because both hobbies invite us to dive into worlds far beyond the ordinary. Whether you’re rolling dice or turning pages, you’re stepping into an epic tale. Jackie Martin, the […]
A Handy Field Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Entertainment Outside the Convention Center — 55th Anniversary Edition! In less than a month, Gen Con will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of The Best Four Days in Gaming! And the celebration isn’t limited to the interiors of the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and the nearby […]
Read Our Q&A To Learn More About Him and His Work, Then Check Out His Booth This Year at the Convention! We are super excited to unveil this year’s Gen Con Indy program book cover art by Alex Dos Diaz! Alex Dos Diaz is an artist based out of North Wales, PA, currently focused on […]
A Handy Field Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Entertainment Outside the Convention Center Gen Con Indy is just under two weeks away, and we know that gamers enjoy the entertainment and the epicurious adventures that take place just outside the convention center as much as they do the gaming and shopping inside. With music, food […]
We caught up with Naomi VanDoren, this year’s program book cover artist, and asked about what inspired the piece, what she’s looking forward to at Gen Con, and all the awesome things she’s bringing to her booth this year! What inspired your work on this year’s Gen Con program book cover art? For this year’s […]
Our Holiday Collection: Apparel, Accessories, and More From Small Businesses in the Gaming Community Having trouble picking out the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for your loved ones this year? Don’t sweat it! We’ve created a list of our favorite gifts for everyone on your list. The elves at Gen Con HQ have been working […]
Our Interview With Kathleen Hardy, Artist and Creator of the Gen Con Collective Art Project The Collective Art Project started at Gen Con 50 in 2017. It was an experiment dreamed up by Kathleen Hardy for attendees to have some fun, relax from the hustle and bustle of the exhibit hall, and participate in the […]
Our Interview with Jenni White, Executive Director of Trinity Haven In honor of Pride Month, we checked in with Jenni White, Executive Director of Trinity Haven. We selected Trinity Haven as one of our two charity partners for Gen Con 2020. Since we won’t be having an in-person convention this year, we’ll be carrying over […]
Father’s Day is this Sunday! If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your gaming-loving dad, check out these selections from our official Gen Con merchandise! Navy D20 Fitted Hat RPGs Black T-shirt Gen Con 2020 Ice Dice Pint Glass Urban Backpack My Gaming T-Shirt Stainless Vacuum Insulated Tumbler Camo Trucker Hat Gen Con 2020 […]