The Official Gen Con Blog
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We sat down with Joaquin Lippincott, CEO of RPGMatch, to learn more about his new, free tabletop matching service. What is RPGMatch? RPGMatch started as a matching service for tabletop gamers— a way to find people who want to play like you do. Like a dating site, but not romantic. With the addition of our […]
We were lucky to work with a fantastic content creator, Prof Walt, during Gen Con Indy 2023. It was his first Gen Con! Here are some of his thoughts. “My first Gen Con was this past August! How I would sum up my first experience… Overdelivered and Overspent. It really does live up to the […]