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Tag: Board Games
Check out the Gen Con 2026 Hasbro Games lineup: a beloved blast from the past with Crossfire, a push-your-luck, quick-slapping card game with That’s Mine, even more ruthless set-swapping in Monopoly Deal No Mercy, and so much more! As we count down to Gen Con 2026, we can hardly wait to play these exciting games […]
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, […]
Get to Know Christienne L. Hinz and Why You Need to Take Her New Course Gen Con has partnered with Central Michigan University’s Center for Learning through Games and Simulations for another exciting, online course: “Classroom Game Design? Yes, You Can!” by Dr. Christienne L. Hinz. Are you a committed tabletop/role-playing gamer and a K […]
Get to Know Liz Davidson and Why You Need to Take Her New Course Gen Con has partnered with CMU for another exciting virtual class, “Using Games to Teach: What You Can Convey Through Play.“ Teaching is my day job, but when I got a chance to teach a class as part of a collab […]
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 […]