The Official Gen Con Blog
Hello, Gen Con friends! As we all know, tabletop gaming conventions and global pandemics do not play well together, so we’re super-excited to see COVID-19 case rates continue to drop in Indy and around the country and to see more and more venues and events opening up. While Zoom has been a good friend to […]
The Second Season of the Show That Makes RPGs Into Movies Starts March 16, Now on Gen Con TV! In Actoroke we play RPGs, adapt the story created in the RPG into a script, cast actors to play the roles in the script, film them, and add music, narration, art, and sound effects to make […]
We all know that Gen Con is the Best Four Days of Gaming,™ but did you know that you can now experience some of the excitement of those Best Days outside the halls in Indianapolis? We are excited to partner with the travel and event team RPGTravel Gaming to create a new type of Gen […]
Hello, Gen Con friends! With Gen Con Indy 2022 just under six months away I wanted to update everyone with our current plans for vaccination and mask-wearing at the convention. I emphasize “current” because as we’ve all come to learn, this pandemic is ever-evolving and things can change quite quickly for the better or worse. […]
Interesting People Encountered at Gen Con With Gen Con Indy 2021 in full swing as the weekend began, attendees spent time on Saturday browsing and shopping in the Exhibit Hall, trying out new games, and meeting up with friends old and new. Our man on the street met some of the folks attending and asked […]
Interesting People Encountered at Gen Con The Exhibit Hall at Gen Con Indy is a bit smaller this year, with some of the usual faces not able to attend, but more than 350 companies have set up booths in the hall, and more than 80 of them are first-time exhibitors. Our man on the street […]
Interesting People Encountered at Gen Con Gen Con Indy kicked 2021 off on Wednesday with the opening of Will Call, the release of Sun King’s Official Beer on Georgia Street, and the retailer-focused portion of Trade Day. Our man on the street met some interesting folks attending Trade Day, Gen Con’s program for educators, professors, […]
Upper Deck is excited to announce the launch of the Legendary Gamer Giveaway Contest. This contest will celebrate and shine a light on stories from all corners of the gaming community. Whether you’ll be showcasing your favorite games or sharing a particularly awesome experience, Upper Deck wants to recognize you! The ultimate Legendary Gamer is […]
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 […]
The Newest Exhibitors in the Gen Con Indy Exhibit Hall Looking for new Exhibitors at Gen Con? Entrepreneurs’ Avenue is a dedicated spot in the Exhibit Hall for some of the companies who will be exhibiting with us for the very first time. These companies have come from around the world to share their games, products, and stories with you. Stop […]