The Official Gen Con Blog
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 […]
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, […]
New brands, new releases, more gameplay than ever before, and so much more – Avalon Hill could not be more excited for Gen Con 2024! Here are some of the big highlights that have us counting down to Indy: Join us as the 5th Edition of Talisman: The Magical Quest Game makes its Gen Con […]
Last year, the Hunters Entertainment team rocked Gen Con Indy with several panels, events, and unforgettable shows. We had an absolute blast, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce that we’re gearing up to do it again this year, and it will be even bigger and better! We’ve got an action-packed weekend planned, with […]
We ask two authors who are showcasing their work on Authors Avenue at Gen Con this year, Mary Fan and Intisar Kahnani. Authors Avenue is a dedicated section of the Exhibit Hall for independent authors and small press publishers of fiction who work in the fantasy, sci-fi, horror, or anime genres. We interviewed Mary Fan […]
For as long as wild souls have taken to faraway lands in search of adventure and for as long as they have returned to us with their stories, they have told tales of the Red Dragon. When needed most, she appears in a flash of crimson wings and golden scales to give advice, protection, or […]
The Gen Con Art Show annually brings to light the extraordinary talent and creativity of artists from across the fantasy, sci-fi, comics, gaming spheres, and beyond. This year, we are proud to highlight the exceptional work of Crystal Sully, Dustin Panzino, and Sean Murray. Get to know these remarkable individuals, marvel at their captivating creations, […]
That’s right! Gen Con is partnering with bernette® and Pintuck & Purl (a brick and mortar and online bernette® dealer) to bring sewing machines and classes to Gen Con! Keep reading for more about this exciting new partnership. bernette® is a line of sewing machines that are affordable and backed by BERNINA®, so they are […]