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Because somewhere inside Gen Con is another person carrying around an idea they aren’t sure belongs in this industry yet. My name is Kiea, you may know me as Nomadik Games. And this is what Gen Con really means to me. When most people hear “Gen Con,” they probably think about games. Board games. Card […]
Gen Con is more than gaming; it’s the hard work of 20 people to make the show work! My name is Renee, you may know me as Honest and Unbiased. There’s so much value in the people who run Gen Con year-round. My experience with the marketing department for Gen Con makes me feel the […]
Entering my fifth Gen Con is entering a convention full of friends; friends I have, and friends to make. For more from Owen, check him out on TikTok and Instagram. For more Gen Con content, follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X.
Discover how the Diana Jones Award honors excellence in gaming, its unique connection to an iconic Harrison Ford character, and the mystery of the trophy that vanished without a trace. What is the Diana Jones Award? The Diana Jones Award (DJA) for Excellence in Gaming is a nonprofit organization originally founded in 2001 by James […]
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, […]
While board games are at the heart of Gen Con, our annual convention offers up so much more for the hungry, nerdy soul. This blog post is now the sixth in our series featuring all things beyond games at Gen Con. Today, this post focuses on the experiences of Renee from Honest and Unbiased, a […]
While board games are at the heart of Gen Con, our annual convention offers up so much more for the hungry, nerdy soul. We’ve introduced a new blog series for you, featuring all things beyond games at Gen Con. Today, this blog post focuses on the incredible friendships and bonds at Gen Con, written from […]