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We have known Para Bellum’s Conquest to grimly twist familiar fantasy tropes. This year, they may have outdone themselves with the most bizarrely compelling con-exclusive yet! Taking humble poultry and turning them into nightmarish minis and deadly encounters, Conquest’s con-exclusive Angry Chickens are coming to Gen Con 2023! These insatiable fowls are not only the […]
Modiphius is incredibly excited to announce that we’ll be attending Gen Con. Find us at booth 3053 this year where you’ll be able to chat with the team, learn more about our lines, and purchase that book or miniature you’ve been keeping your eyes on! Gen Con will see the launch of our newest in-house […]
That’s right, gamers! Avalon Hill will be back at Gen Con in 2023 with more excitement to share, again taking up residence in Hall D. Last year was the first appearance at Gen Con for the Avalon Hill team, and the crowd made us feel so incredibly welcome we just had to come back. We’ve […]
Hello from Flat River Group! We are excitedly counting down the days to Gen Con 2023! We’ve got some exciting new releases that we will be rolling out at the show, so be sure to visit our booths (1321, 1429, & 1521) and event rooms (140 & 141). Redwood by Sit Down! Games At the […]
Hey, everyone! Welcome to the first post for the Gen Con Book Club, a somewhat regular series where we talk about what books the people of Gen Con are enjoying in their free time. No need for a long intro, lets jump right in and see what stories we’ve enjoyed. The Last House on Needless […]
We caught up with Lauren A Brown, the incredibly talented artist for this year’s program book cover, and asked her a few questions about inspiration, her “process,” what she’s most looking forward to at Gen Con 2023, and more. What was your inspiration for this year’s Gen Con program book cover art? I was inspired […]
As many of you know, Genevieve is no stranger to adventures. However, this one certainly had a… different shade of strange. Recently, Genevieve decided it was time to make the lengthy flight across the sea to spend time with her friends. Knowing the flight would be long, she decided she would ask a local wizard […]
Attending Gen Con is an experience like no other. The community is wonderful, and the sheer volume of games and events is enough to keep you busy for far longer than August 3-6. However, it is understandable that not everyone can make it to the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium for the full […]
Gen Con and CMU are back to give you a look at the upcoming course in applied tabletop game design, “Finding Your Niche: Expanding Your Skillset Across Five Different Gaming Genres.” Below, instructor and game designer Travis D. Hill gives four reasons to take “Finding Your Niche.” “Finding Your Niche: Expanding Your Skillset Across Five […]
Every year the Gen Con Art Show showcases some of the most talented and influential artists in fantasy, sci-fi, comics, gaming, and so much more. This year, our three featured artists are John Stanko, Jon Sideriadis, and Andrew Thompson. Read on to get to know a little bit more about these incredibly talented artists, admire […]