2026 Gen Con Program Book

JULY 30 - AUGUST 2, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS

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Contents Important Info

Maps

About Gen Con 16

Convention Center 22

JW 36

About the Cover Artist 8

Crowne Plaza 32

Marriott 38

Code of Conduct 15

Downtown Indy 26

Omni 40

Health & Safety Policies 17

Embassy Suites 32

Stadium 28

Show Policies 10

Exhibit Hall 18

Union Station 42

Welcome 6

Hyatt Regency 34

Highlights

Gaming Board Games & Card Games 84

Auction 82

Makers Market 76

Block Party 50

Official Merchandise 56

Charity Partners 80

Pin Bazaar 62

Entrepreneurs Avenue 70

Show Highlights 64

Megagames 102

Guests of Honor 48

Sponsors 46

Open Gaming 88

Kid Zone 78

Stadium Activities 72

Roleplaying Games (RPGs) 94

First Exposure Playtest Hall (FEPH) 93 Games Library 90 Live Action Roleplaying Games (LARPs) 100

Programs & Events Art Show 122

Game Design Academy (GDA) 116

Authors Avenue 126

Gen Con 2027 164

Awards 120

Isle of Misfit Events (ZED) 152

Costume Contest 132

Join the Event Team 162

Diana Jones Award 118

Miniature Hobby Events (MHE) 106

Electronic Gaming 156

Puppetry Program 158

Entertainment 141

Streaming 146

Escape Rooms 154

Supplemental Activities 150

Event Team Information 160

Trade Day (TRD) 112

Film Festival 136

Writers Symposium 128

Ad Index Archon 135, 165 Avalon Hill 83 Avantris 20 Bandai 114 Bear Left Solutions 166 Blue Orange Games 79 Buried Giant 89 Catalyst 95, 111 CGE 91 Chaosium 121 CrowD Games 145 Dire Wolf 97 Envy Corn Games 151 Hachette Games 153 Hasbro 45 Hero Forge 105 Horrible Guild 107

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HotBox Pizza 55 Ravensburger 2 Incredible Dream 130-131 Riot Games 33 Inside Up Games 85 Role & Play Press 167 IV Studio 103 Rollacrit 59 Kinson Key Games 87 Slugfest Games 27 Legend Story Studios 157 Spin Master 115 Luma Imports 123 Sun King Brewing 53 Marvel 49 The Op 3 Naomi Van Doren 125 True Dungeon 75 Need Games 143 Ukiyo-e Heroes 127 Norse Foundry 77 Upper Deck 159 Outset Media 101 Van Ryder Games 141 Paizo 25, 68-69, 155, 163 WeirdCo 41 Pastimes 35, 61 Wizards of the Coast 73 Perplext 168, back cover Wonderful World 119 Pop Insider 161 World of Trash 39, 98-99 Pop Nouveau 149 Zeys Games 43

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GEN CON STAFF President

Event Reviewers

David Hoppe

Jessica Ballard-Barnett Heather Shannon Ben Warmus Leslie Warmus Sean Linkous

Chief Financial Officer

Ann Eutsler Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Events

Megan Culver Vice President, Engineering

FINANCE

Greg Heinzle

Accountant

CUSTOMER SERVICE Senior Customer Service & VIG Manager

Mike Boozer Customer Service & Fulfillment Manager

Michael Green Fulfillment

Elke Hautala

Jenna Lucero MARKETING Director of Marketing

Jackie Martin Marketing & Community Development Manager

Dani Kennedy Marketing Operations Manager

Madeline Streicher

Customer Service Representative

Emily DeLang EVENT MANAGEMENT Director of Events

Derek Guder Event Managers

Kali Anderson Marian McBrine Paul McGraw JC Smith

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Convention Operations Manager

Dominic Lewis Convention Operations Specialist

Ashlynn Freestone Manager, People & Business Operations

Erika Jackson SALES Senior Manager, Sales & Exhibits

Event Admin Assistants

LeMar Mattox

Kenny Minks Trevor Kidd

Sales & Exhibits Coordinator

Chelsey Phillips

SOFTWARE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Director Program Management & Business Administration

Teena Whittenhall WEB DEVELOPMENT Rennie Araucto, Sam Asif, Matt Elhotiby, Peter Fasula, Aurora Hampton, Tom Hunter, Scott Norris, Jonathon Roscoe, David Tveraas

GEN CON BOARD Owner and Chairperson of the Board

Brian Lewis Owners

Peter Adkison, Marianne Brand, Jon Peterson Melissa Reis, Adrian Swartout, Corey Thompson Special Thanks to Our Friends & Partners Fern Exposition, Reaction AV, John Sutton, Stacia Kirby, Alesia Clardy, Tiana McDaniel, Owen Seyler and the Q-Rooms Team, Krista Baker and the Stafforward Team, Jason Lavengood, Rob Banayote, Jordan Augustine, Tinnel Lovitt, Callie Gibson, Jo Rivers, Joe Van Wetering, Elisa Melendez, Chris Hecox, Rudy Nehrling, Mandi Hutchinson, Aaron Trammell, all Gen Con Captains and Event Team, the Staff of the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, Visit Indy, and Downtown Indy.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who makes Gen Con possible, including game manufacturers, gaming clubs, event organizers, and, of course, the attendees!

2026 Cover Art by Bryce Kho.

Gen Con would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral lands of the Myaamia (Miami), Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), and other Indigenous peoples.

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Welcome to Gen Con 2026!

Dear Friends and Fellow Gamers, When you walk through the doors of the Indiana Convention Center this week, you join tens of thousands of people — attendees, gamemasters, exhibitors, owners, and staff — gathered in celebration of a shared love of gaming. Above all else, Gen Con is about people coming together, and it wouldn’t exist without you. You are Gen Con. Thank you for being here!

If it’s not your first time joining us, you know that no year at Gen Con is exactly the same as the last. We grow and change as gamers and as a convention, but one thing never changes: we are a community that shares a passion for tabletop gaming, and we show up, year after year, with creativity, passion, and an open hand extended to the person sitting across the table.

We are extremely proud of what WE have built together, not by accident but with intention. This community is, overwhelmingly, one of the most inclusive and welcoming places any of us has ever known. This inclusivity is a choice we make every time we teach a stranger a new game, invite a newcomer to the table, or make space for another player to join in.

As a community, we are navigating a remarkable and complicated moment. Yet at the same time, the tabletop gaming industry is thriving in ways it never has before. While it is also true that new technologies press against the edges of our creativity and craft, we carry the strong threads of our past into an uncertain future, and we braid them into something better. That is what this community has always done.

We’re so happy you’re here in Indy with us to experience all the things that make Gen Con special — the energy, the spectacle, the costumes, tables, and dice, and most importantly, the people.

Be good to one another and game on!

Kindly,

Brian Lewis Chairperson of the Board

David Hoppe President

In Memoriam This year the Gen Con team mourns the loss of our dear friend and colleague LeMar Mattox, who passed away this July. LeMar made essential contributions to Gen Con in multiple roles over 18 years, most recently as our Senior Manager of Sales and Exhibits.

If you met LeMar on the show floor, you instantly knew you’d encountered someone special. A man of amazing charisma, incredible grace, impeccable style, and extraordinary character, LeMar leaves behind a legacy of commitment to community, family, and friendship, and to finding joy in the good things in life.

LeMar brought the true spirit of Gen Con to his work every day, and to the convention every year. He was the best of us, and Gen Con 2026 is dedicated to his memory.

LeMar Mattox

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2026 Cover Artist

Bryce Kho Get to know Bryce Kho, the extraordinary artist behind this year’s cover.

What inspired your approach to the cover art for the 2026 Gen Con program book?

Gen Con itself! I’m also a huge board game fan, so I tried to capture how I feel at Gen Con. My main idea for the piece was to flip the script of what happens at Gen Con by having a group of Dungeons & Dragonsinspired travelers playing a Gen Con-themed game together. And for a few of the easter eggs, I truly just referenced the games sitting on display in my office!

What has been the biggest influence on your art, style, aesthetic, or creative process?

The thing that’s driven the most success, careerwise, has been channeling the art that inspired me considerably as a child: artists like Kinu Nishimura, Bengus, and Yusuke Murata.

Recently, I’ve been really into watching Chinese calligraphy and traditional brushwork. I usually draw my linework traditionally with a pen, but I want to figure out how to incorporate more of the textures from large areas of ink and watercolor into my work.

What’s it like to be an exhibiting artist at Gen Con? It’s always a joy, to be honest. Board game people are among the sweetest, friendliest, and most patient folks I interact with. Not to mention strategic with their purchases, LOL. What can attendees look forward to seeing at your booth at Gen Con this year?

I’ll have a special foil version of the program book artwork. Stop by my booth to say hello, see this unique, limited-edition cover print, and get your copy to take home!

@brycekhodraws

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Important Info Registration Policies

For on-site refunds or exchanges, please visit the Customer Service kiosks.

Badge Refunds/Exchanges The last day to receive a badge refund was June 12, 2026. Badges are non-refundable and non-transferable after the deadline.

However, badges can be exchanged at the Customer Service kiosk as per our exchange policies.

Event Ticket Refunds/Exchanges/Cancellations Event-specific ticket refunds/exchanges must be requested at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. All refunds will be managed at the Customer Service kiosks and will be refunded to the purchaser. All ticket refunds are subject to a 5% administrative fee for the total sum of tickets refunded. A valid government-issued photo ID and a Gen Con 2026 badge are required to process any type of ticket refund or exchange. All refunds will be credited back in the original form of payment. For ticket exchanges, please present the ticket for the event you would like to exchange and provide the Game ID number for the event you wish to purchase.

If an event has been canceled, please see a nearby Event HQ for further instructions. No refunds will be given for canceled events without a stamp or signature from the area’s Event HQ. The last day to receive a ticket refund is 4 pm on the Sunday of the convention.

Generic Ticket Refunds Generic tickets are only refunded to system credit. There is no cash or credit card refund for generic tickets. System credit is non-refundable, non-transferable, does not expire, and can be used to purchase badges or tickets for any future Gen Con. All ticket refunds are subject to a 5% administrative fee for the total sum of tickets refunded. Ticket refunds will be managed at the Customer Service kiosks and will only be refunded to the purchaser. A valid governmentissued photo ID and a Gen Con 2026 badge are required to process any type of ticket refund on site. The last day to receive a generic ticket system credit refund is the Sunday of the convention, no later than 4 pm.

Lost or Misplaced Badges & Event Tickets Gen Con cannot replace lost, stolen, or forgotten badges or event tickets. Lost, stolen, or forgotten items must be repurchased at full cost. It is recommended you check with the Gen Con Show Office in Room 112 of the convention center to see if your materials have been turned in to Lost & Found before buying new materials. Gen Con LLC assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or forgotten materials. To repurchase your items, go to the Customer Service kiosks in the Main Registration area.

If your shipment is confirmed to be lost by the USPS, Gen Con will replace your convention materials at no cost to you. Gen Con cannot replace items that have been delivered.

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Gen Con Badges Why Do I Need a Badge?

Everyone attending Gen Con (excluding children ages 10 and under) must wear a valid Gen Con badge at all times for identification while in the convention center and surrounding hotels and during gameplay/ events. A badge will allow you admittance into the Exhibit Hall, Art Show, Anime events, seminars, and other events happening in public areas during the convention. It is also needed to purchase tickets for events. Badges must be visible at all times to assure staff and security of your eligibility to participate in the show. (Gen Con does not offer parent badges, shopper badges, or other types of limited-access, discounted badges).

Children 10 & Under Children ages 10 and under are admitted for free when accompanied by an attending adult and must be registered in the Gen Con children’s log for security purposes. They are not required to have a badge unless they will be participating in an event that requires an event ticket. Come to the Customer Service or Badge Registration kiosks to register your child and provide us with your contact information in case you and your child are separated. You will receive a wristband that must be attached to your child’s wrist while in the convention center and surrounding areas where you are participating in Gen Con events. All children must be accompanied at all times by a Parent or Guardian with a valid badge. Children ages 11 and above are subject to standard badge pricing.

Payment Gen Con accepts cash or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express) as payment. Checks and money orders are not accepted at any time. A 10% admissions tax will be charged on all badge purchases, in compliance with Marion County laws.

Electronic Ticketing If your event uses e-tickets, there’s nothing to print, pick up, or keep track of. E-tickets are purchased through the Gen Con website or mobile app and automatically saved to your account.

Simply arrive at your event, the host will scan your badge, and you’re in. No paper. No hassle. No extra steps.

How To Access Your E-Tickets All you need is your badge! Event hosts will use a smartphone or handheld barcode reader to scan your badge and redeem your e-tickets.

E-Ticket Refunds Using the Mobile App or Website E-tickets can be refunded through the Gen Con mobile app or website up to 30 minutes before the scheduled event start time.

Refunds processed through the app or website are automatically issued as system credit.

E-Ticket Refunds to Original Form of Payment To request an e-ticket refund to the original form of payment, you must contact Customer Service at least 30 minutes before the scheduled event start time, either by email or in person at a Customer Service kiosk. A refund to the original form of payment cannot be completed through the mobile app or website. If a refund has already been processed as system credit, it cannot be reversed or converted to the original form of payment. After the 30-minute deadline, e-tickets are not eligible for refunds.

Registration & Customer Service What Is Registration?

Registration covers all processes associated with attending the convention, obtaining badge credentials, and purchasing event tickets. Registration offers three services: Customer Service (Including Event/Badge Registration), Accessibility Services, and Will Call.

The Main Registration kiosks are located near the Maryland Street entrance in the convention center’s Wabash-East Concourse. There is also a remote Event Registration site in Hall C. Each service area is clearly marked for your convenience.

Event Registration Event tickets can be purchased on site at the Customer Service kiosks located in the convention center’s Wabash-East Concourse near the Maryland Street entrance or at Event Registration kiosks in Hall C and the Stadium (credit card only). See the Area Hotel Maps for specific locations. Gen Con accepts cash and all major credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa). Gen Con does not accept checks or money orders.

Customer Service Refund and exchange requests, badge and event ticket purchases, or questions regarding the convention or show policies can be directed to Customer Service. These kiosks are located in the convention center’s Wabash-East Concourse near the Maryland Street entrance. Refunds or exchanges will only be processed at the Customer Service kiosks.

Event-specific ticket refunds/exchanges must be requested at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. All refunds will be issued back to the purchaser of the original ticket(s).

Accessibility Services This kiosk is located next to the Customer Service kiosk. Attendees with accessibility-related needs may use this kiosk for their onestop registration needs. Will Call pickup, badge and event ticket purchases, and refunds or exchanges can all be made at this location. Customer Service will also have special stickers to alert staff and event team members that the bearer may need additional assistance (i.e., limited waiting in line, etc.). A sticker is required in order to receive special assistance.

Parents may also use this kiosk if they have already purchased a badge but need to obtain a child wristband.

Will Call If you selected Will Call as your delivery method for your badge and/or event tickets, you may obtain your items at the Will Call kiosks, located in the convention center’s Wabash-East Concourse near the Maryland Street entrance. You will need to present a valid government-issued photo ID to obtain your packet. Small children with no photo ID must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with a valid ID in order to pick up their packet. Please keep in mind that Will Call lines and wait times may vary.

Items purchased online during the convention have a mandatory two hour wait time until they are available for pickup. Please go to a registration kiosk on site for faster service.

Child Registration All children ages 10 and under must be registered at the Event/ Badge Registration or Customer Service kiosks. Registering your child provides the Security Team with contact information in case you and your child become separated. Be sure to register your child and pick up a child wristband when you arrive at the show if you have not already done so.

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Important Info At a Glance Customer Service/Main Registration Wednesday, noon - Thursday, 1 am Thursday - Saturday, 7 am - 1 am 1 am - 7- am (at Will Call HQ) Sunday, 7 am - 4 pm Accessibility Services Wednesday, noon – 6 pm Thursday – Saturday, 8 am – 10 pm Sunday, 8 am – 4 pm Will Call Wednesday – Thursday, noon – 2 am Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 11 pm Sunday, 7 am – 3 pm Event Registration, Hall C Thursday – Saturday, 7:30 am – midnight Sunday, 7:30 am – 3 pm Event Registration, Stadium Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – midnight Sunday, 7 am – 3 pm Exhibit Hall Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm Info Booth, ICC Wednesday, 9 am – 7 pm Thursday, 7 am – 7 pm Friday – Saturday, 8 am – 7 pm Sunday, 8 am – 4 pm Info Booth, Stadium Thursday, 8 am – 7 pm Friday-Saturday, 9 am – 7 pm Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm Show Office Wednesday, 12 pm – 10 pm Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 10 pm Sunday, 7 am - 5 pm

Show Policies Ethics & Conduct All of the following constitute grounds for expulsion from the convention without refund: • Violating any federal, state, or local laws, facility rules, or convention policies • Failure to comply with the instructions of Gen Con Event Staff or security personnel • Using anything in a threatening or destructive manner against a person or property • Endangering the safety of oneself or others • Threatening, stealing, cheating, or harassing others • Failure to conduct oneself in a mature and responsible manner If you experience or witness any of the above, please seek out Gen Con Event Staff or Gen Con Security to report the incident. If you can’t locate an Event Staff member, please report the incident to Show Management in the show office located in Room 112.

Anti-Harassment Policy Gen Con: The Best Four Days in Gaming™ is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, or affiliation. Gen Con does not tolerate harassment of convention participants in any form. Convention participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled without refund at the discretion of show management.

Security Security is provided by a professional security firm and may include off-duty law enforcement personnel, security guards, and Gen Con Event Staff. All security personnel serve to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone. Please show them the respect they deserve.

Failure to comply with the directives issued by uniformed security and staff may result in immediate expulsion without refund.

Costumes & Weapons Please note that exceptions may be made to items in bold when you are participating in the cosplay contest, but only for the period in which you are on stage.

• Costumes, cosplays, and general attire must provide the same level of body coverage expected at an all-ages public beach, but no speedos or thongs.

• Footwear is required at all times.

• Costumes should not impede the movement of yourself or others around you. They must fit through a standard American doorway.

Contact Us If you have any inquiries regarding Registration, Customer Service, Will Call, policies, or refunds, please come to the Customer Service kiosks in the Wabash-East Concourse near the Maryland Street entrance of the convention center.

If you have any questions after the show call: (206) 385-1967 or email: customerservice@gencon.com Regular Customer Service hours are: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 5 pm (Pacific).

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• Costumes should not have any functional sharp edges or points that could be a risk to yourself or others.

• Costumes may not include smoke, odors, or fog.

• Cosplay may not include: ° Words, images, or symbols conveying racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise prejudiced or bigoted messages or sentiments. ° Obscene or offensive language or images including uncensored profanities and pornographic content • Costumes should not represent or incorporate the iconography, uniform, or appearance of persons or objects associated with prejudice or bigotry (e.g., Nazi imagery).

Show Policies (continued) • 20th and 21st-century uniforms may not be worn as costumes.

These include any uniform that can be construed as a military uniform from any country or a uniform worn in an official capacity, such as security guard, police officer, deputy, fire marshal, paramedic, etc. Active duty military personnel are permitted to wear their government-issued uniforms.

•C ostumes and cosplays may incorporate audio or lighting elements of reasonable volume or intensity. Sounds and lights must be able to be turned off quickly if they become disruptive to nearby attendees or events.

Weapons and props: • Costumes and cosplays cannot include historical or modern weapons, nor items that could be confused for them. This includes (but is not limited to): self-defense equipment like pepper spray or tasers; recreational weapons like Airsoft, paintball, water, cap, or BB guns; sharp-edged tools like knives or scissors; or martial-arts weaponry including wooden practice weapons.

• Fantasy or sci-fi/futuristic weapons are allowed so long as they do not resemble actual historical or modern weapons and are handled with respect for the safety and personal space of other attendees.

• No live steel or weapons that can fire projectiles.

• Weapons and props must not exceed the height of a standard American doorway.

• No live steel or weapons that can fire projectiles.

• Any weapon or prop that makes noise must be able to be turned off and must not be excessively loud.

• Questionable items can be brought to the Information Desk in the convention center during operating hours to be checked for compliance with this policy. Some events may provide exceptions to this policy under strict circumstances defined by that event.

Items purchased in the Exhibit Hall which violate this policy must be wrapped and immediately removed from the convention premises.

• Gen Con Event Staff or security personnel may inspect any item or costume or request that an attendee remove a mask at any time during the convention. Failure to comply with these policies and/or the instructions of Gen Con Event Staff or security personnel may result in immediate removal from the convention without refund.

If you have any questions about these policies, please contact Gen Con Customer Service before the convention or visit the Information Desk in the convention center during operating hours.

Advertising There is no flyering, postering, or show billing of any kind in or around any of the convention grounds, including the hotels. If caught, you may be asked to leave the convention and have your badge revoked without a refund.

Event Spaces Gen Con reserves the right to clear each room after an event.

Attendees will not be allowed to remain in the room for the next event.

Items cannot be stored in event spaces. If found, items may be moved or discarded.

Lost & Found The Gen Con Show Office (Room 112) will serve as the center for lost and found items during the convention. Unclaimed property will be turned over to the convention center security office at the close of the convention. You can help protect your belongings by including identification tags with mobile phone numbers in wallets, purses, backpacks, and other loose items. Labeling belongings helps Gen Con staff attempt to return recovered items to their rightful owners. Gen Con LLC assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or forgotten materials.

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Bag Check Services Gen Con is pleased to continue the partnership with The Mobile Locker Co. to offer convenient on-site bag storage for Gen Con attendees. Enjoy the flexibility of accessing your bags, wagons, or strollers throughout the day, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Store each bag or large item, such as strollers and wagons, for just $15. To check in items, you must have a Gen Con badge. Simply present your badge at the bag check location in room 231, inside the ICC, during hours of operation. Payments are cashless, and you’ll receive claim tickets through the Mobile Locker Co. system. Be sure to take a picture of your claim ticket in case you misplace it!

Exhibit Hall

If you cannot consolidate your items, an additional charge will apply for new items.

Attendees with accessibility-related needs may request exceptions to this policy through Accessibility Services.

To avoid additional fees, please pick up your items by the end of each day. If you leave any items behind, a fee will apply for the following day.

For policies and terms of service, please visit themobilelockerco.com/policies Hours of Operation Thursday – Saturday, 9 am – 7 pm

To maintain a safe and navigable environment inside the Exhibit Hall (Halls F–K), the use of wagons, carts, rolling luggage, dollies, hand trucks, and stroller wagons are not permitted during hall hours. Standard occupied strollers are allowed only when a child is present.

Strollers may not be used to transport merchandise or serve as shopping carts.

Aisles must remain accessible at all times. Sitting on the floor or stopping for cosplay photos in the aisles is not permitted.

Please use the designated photo area outside Hall H for cosplay photography.

Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm Contact: The Mobile Locker Co.: hello@themobilelockerco.com Gen Con Customer Service: customerservicegencon.com LEGAL INFORMATION The purchase of a Gen Con badge admits one person to all basic activities and exhibits at Gen Con (the “Event”) during regularly scheduled hours for the day(s) it is purchased. Some designated activities require pre-registration and/or payment of a separate, additional fee.

In accepting the badge and in consideration of being admitted to the Event, the holder of the badge hereby: (1) assumes full responsibility for his/her/their own safety, and accepts all known and unanticipated risks of loss, damage, and injury (including death or disability) to himself/herself/ theirself and his/her/their property while attending, participating in, or becoming involved with the Event, regardless of whether or not such risks are attributable to the negligence of others; (2) releases and discharges Gen Con LLC and its employees, officers, directors, owners, sponsors, exhibitors, and contractors (collectively “Gen Con”) from any claims or liability for loss, damage, or injury (including death or disability) to his/her/their person and property arising out of or in any way connected to the Event, including but not limited to claims based on Gen Con’s own negligence; (3) consents to being recorded by audio and/or visual means, and authorizes and permits Gen Con to use and authorize the use of such recordings and his/her/their name, voice, likeness, and all reproductions thereof by any means and for any purposes, in all media now and hereafter known, worldwide in perpetuity; and (4) agrees to comply with all the rules and regulations of the Event.

Gen Con reserves the right to deny entry, or remove from the Event, any person who Gen Con considers, in its sole and absolute discretion, as behaving or threatening to behave in a disruptive manner. The Gen Con badge is non-refundable for any reason. GEN CON, the Gen Con logo, and The Best Four Days in Gaming! are trademarks of Gen Con LLC. All rights Reserved.

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Code of Conduct Together, We Create The Best Four Days in Gaming™ As every gamer knows, a thorough rulebook is the key to everyone having a good time, so here are our rules for a safe and fun Gen Con. If you have a question about a certain policy or guideline, be sure to read through all of our policies, but if that still doesn’t answer your question, email policyteam@gencon.com.

Game on!

Be Safe • Follow all show policies, venue rules, and staff directions.

• No running, jumping, throwing, or other unsafe shenanigans.

• Support each other in maintaining a safe environment.

• Report concerns to Gen Con Captains (wearing black Event Team vests).

Play Nice • Don’t harass other attendees, staff, or vendors.

• Respect everyone’s physical and social boundaries and their personal property.

• No stealing, cheating, trolling, or griefing.

Have Fun • Remember to eat, sleep & shower.

• Make a friend.

• Play some games.

• Explore the show.

Updated Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy This is an abridged version of our policy. For the full version, please visit gencon.com/attend/policies.

Everyone should observe common-sense rules for behavior, personal interaction, courtesy, and respect. Harassing or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. Gen Con reserves the right to revoke, without refund, the membership and badge of any participant not in compliance with this policy.

Harassment or unwelcome conduct, whether verbal, physical, visual, or in any other form, is strictly prohibited.

Email us confidentially at policyteam@gencon.com if you have any questions or need to report an incident or concern.

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Gen Con Values Whether on site or online, you can help build a Gen Con spirit of cultural integration and awareness in tabletop gaming. Start by supporting underrepresented exhibitors at the convention, adding pronouns to your badge, or spreading the word about our Gen Con Participation Grants program. Thank you for your efforts to make Gen Con an even better place!

Creativity We encourage, nurture, and support the amazing people, ideas, and technologies that bring Gen Con to life, in all its creative forms.

Inclusive Community-Building We consciously build welcoming, safer spaces to gather, forge friendships, explore shared passions, and discover new ones. We value active listening and working with our community to shape a Gen Con that is antidiscrimination, anti-racist, and free of sexism, harassment, and hate.

Continuous Growth We are always searching for new ways to play and celebrate games together.

We practice self-awareness, remain humble, and hold ourselves accountable for the things we do to improve the industry ecosystem, grow as individuals, and bring our unique experience to more people across the globe.

Our Place in Gaming History We acknowledge the history and traditions of Gen Con and its place in the world of gaming. We seek to honor the individuals and accomplishments of those who built our industry while actively working for systemic change.

Gen Con is where the story of tabletop games is often written, and we accept the challenge of promoting change so that future Gen Con is grounded in equality, diversity, and borderless joy.

The Power of Gaming Extends Beyond the Table Gen Con brings together a global community of gamers, creators, publishers, and fans through the power of play. As the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, we strive to foster creativity, build inclusive communities, and support charitable initiatives that create a lasting impact beyond the convention. For more information, visit gencon.com/aboutus.

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Our Mission To create opportunities, experiences, and communities where people can share the joy of games together.

We embrace progress while building on over 50 years of history to shape the spirit of Gen Con — a space where fun, empathy, play, and connection are always at the center — and carry it into the future.

Health & Safety Practice Good Hygiene • Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water.

• Use hand sanitizer before and after events, meals, and social interactions.

• Shower daily.

Get Some Rest • Relax in the Quiet Room in Room 211 at the convention center.

• Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night.

• Take breaks outdoors for fresh air and enjoy meals at Block Party on South Street.

Nutrition Matters • Drink water instead of sugary drinks to maintain energy.

• Plan meal breaks wisely to keep energy levels stable with proteins and whole foods.

• Carry healthy snacks like fruit, nuts, or protein bars.

Plan Ahead • Wear comfortable shoes and bring an extra layer for varying temperatures inside the ICC. • Bring a reusable water bottle and an extra mask if desired.

Be Mindful of Yourself & Others • Prioritize health and wellness. Take breaks if needed and be mindful of signs of anxiety.

• Check in with others if they seem off. Always choose kindness and empathy during interactions.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure a healthy, enjoyable experience at Gen Con!

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EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE 1985 Games...................................... 1637 Badali Jewelry.................................... 139 25th Century Games......................... 2219 Badger Air-Brush Co........................... 470 3WS Games......................................... 231 Badger Games.................................. 1550 9th Level Games................................. 570 Badgers From Mars.......................... 2466 Aaron Miller Illustration................... 1359 Baldman Games............................... 2900 AAW Games........................................ 738 Bandai Co.......................................605 Abbots Hollow Studios....................... 142 Bard & Broad.................................... 1337 Academy Games............................... 2901 Barrel Aged Games........................... 2737 Acheron...................................1929, 2029 Battle Foam........................................ 905 Ad Atra.............................................. 2135 Battlelords of the 23rd Century....... 3044 Adam’s Apple Games........................ 1443 Baz.................................................... 2469 Adventure Scents by Oddfish Games.720 BCW Supplies................................... 2927 AEG...................................................... 403 Beadle & Grimm’s............................... 836 AEGIS Combining Robots................. 2634 Bezier Games...................................... 237 Alayna Danner.................................. 1259 BFE Webcomics................................ 1217 ALBI................................................... 2564 BGNations......................................... 2665 Albino Dragon................................... 1732 Bicycle Playing Cards......................... 136 Alex W Draws.................................... 2138 Bitewing Games................................ 1253 Alley Cat Games................................ 2052 Black Labrador Creations................. 2741 Allplay.........................................2119 Black Oak Workshop........................ 1353 AllTru2U............................................ 3015 Blackout Games.................................. 269 Alpha Clash TCG............................... 2657 Blackrock Games.............................. 2861 Amazing Discoveries........................ 2838 Blonde Swan Hats............................ 1542 Anime Depot..................................... 2129 Blue Heron........................................ 1456 AnimeStuffStore.com....................... 1642 Blue Orange Games......................1901 APE Games........................................ 2436 Blue Rondo Games........................... 2240 Arc Dream Publishing.............1929, 2029 Board & Dice..................................... 2527 Arcane Wonders................................. 629 BoardGameGeek.............................. 2909 Archon Games.................................. 1249 BoardGamesMaker.com................... 2805 Archon Studio..............................2134 Boardwalk Puzzles and Games........ 2954 Arcknight........................................... 2931 Boda Games Manufacturing............. 2567 Ares Games......................................... 331 Breaking Games................................. 567 Arkenforge Tabletop........................... 535 Bricks & Boards................................ 1912 Armoured Wolf Productions............. 2604 Broadway Toys Limited...................... 164 Around the Stump Games................. 1907 Broken Egg Games........................... 1352 Ars Invicta: Art of Charles Urbach...... 843 Brookspun Games............................ 1850 Art and Masks by Lisa Sell.................. 354 Brotherwise Games.......................339 Art by David Lee Pancake................... 656 Brueh Games.................................... 2565 Art of David Wong............................... 837 Buried Giant.................................1555 Artis Opus.......................................... 2760 Burning Wheel.................................. 2703 Artovision.......................................... 2641 Bushiroad............................................ 315 Asmadi Games.................................. 2555 Calliope Games................................. 1803 Asmodee................1109, 809, 817, 929 Cantrip Candles................................ 2569 Astra Fauna....................................... 2739 Capstone Games................................ 611 Avantris Entertainment................2949 Cardboard Alchemy.......................... 2667 Awl Father Wood Craft..................... 2339 Cardboard Dynamo............................ 533 B.A. Games....................................... 3030 Cardboard King Games.................... 2962 BackerKit............................................ 363 Carolina Game Tables....................... 2471 Bad Cat Media................................... 3056 Castillo Studios................................. 2249 Bad Crow Games..............................

2858 Catalyst Game Labs...1703, 1603, 1611 20 Important Info

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE Central Michigan University Press... 2758 Cephalofair Games............................. 351 CGC................................................... 2427 CGE..............................................1003 CGS Group — Creative Games Studio. 368 Chaosium.......................................511 Chaotic Great Games........................ 2860 Charming Games Collective............. 2844 Chessex Manufacturing............................

413, 1103, 1729, 2419 Chimera Hobby Shop........................ 2301 Chip Theory Games.......................... 1317 Chris Couch Games.......................... 2753 Chris Seaman Illustration Studio....... 565 Chronicle RPG Accessories.............. 1752 Collector’s Cache............................. 2613 Color Spray Creations....................... 2669 Columbia Games................................ 234 Conquest........................................... 3031 Contention Games............................ 2943 Continuum Games............................ 1915 CookieRun : Braverse TCG............... 2841 Coolstuffinc.com.............................. 1501 Corsets and Cogs................................ 271 Corvus Belli Infinity.......................... 1233 Cosplay Deviants.............................. 1439 Craft Hackers.................................... 1415 Crafty Games...................................... 155 Creature Curation............................. 2245 Crimson Chain Leather Works........... 549 Critical Hit Gaming Supplies............... 367 Critical Kit......................................... 2763 CrowD Games..................................... 163 CrowScratches................................... 116 CRWN Studios.................................. 2549 Cryptozoic Entertainment.................. 801 Crystal Caste.................... 903, 1829, 329 Cubicle 7 Entertainment................... 2221 D-Verse Publishing........................... 1930 Dapper On Arrival............................. 1261 Dara Studios....................................... 163 Daria Aksenova................................... 670 Dark Moon Japan................................ 160 Darrington Press.........................2639 Dave & Adam’s Card World.............. 2427 Dead Alive Games............................. 2766 Detestable Games.............................. 357 Devious Weasel Games.................... 1541 Devir Games.................................2811 Diana Stein.......................................... 154

Dice Dungeons.................................... 359 Dice Throne....................................... 1457 Diemension Games.......................... 2671 Dire Wolf Digital...........................2402 Dispel Dice........................................ 3037 Doctor Gus Designs.......................... 2250 Dogs With Jobs................................. 2941 Don’t Panic Games............................ 2627 Doomlings......................................... 1363 Double Infinity Gaming....................... 370 Dragon Shield..................................... 643 Dragonsong Forge............................ 2521 Dragonsteel...................................... 1149 Dryad Tea.......................................... 1641 DV Games......................................... 2109 DVC Games....................................... 2568 Dwarven Forge................................. 1301 Eastar Game Manufacturing............ 2664 Echo Chernik..................................... 1159 Eerie Games TTRPGs........................ 2143 Eerie Idol Games .............................. 1555 Elderwood Academy........................ 1643 Elf Creek Games............................... 2130 ENHANCE Gaming............................ 2647 Envy Born Games............................. 2561 Ephyrean Games................................ 366 Equilibrium USG............................... 2603 Erik’s Curiosa.................................... 3046 Everything Epic................................... 125 Extra Life........................................... 2908 Fallenlights Studio............................ 1356 Fambam Games................................ 2012 Family Time Games............................ 466 FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games................

2801, 1512, 517 Fantasy Games................................. 1831 FASA Games...........................1929, 2029 Fate of the Norns................................ 936 Featherstone Games.......................... 156 Fernando’s Engravings..................... 1840 Firelock Games................................... 364 Fireside Games................................. 2228 First Fish Games................................. 358 Flagbearer Games............................ 2232 Flatout Games.................................... 403 Flesh and Blood TCG....................2740 Floodgate Games............................... 429 Floral Frolic....................................... 1650 Flying Frog Productions..................... 729 Foam Brain Games........................... 2658

Fogel Pens & Creations.................... 2749 Forged Foam..................................... 1201 Forteller............................................ 2905 Free League Publishing................2449 Frenemy Games Studio...................... 158 Friendly Skeleton.............................. 1649 Galladoria Games............................... 841 Game Envy.......................................... 267 Game Theory Tables......................... 2343 Game Trayz....................................... 2733 Gamefound ...................................... 1453 GameHead........................................ 1629 Gameland.......................................... 1653 Gamer Concepts................................. 229 Games and Gears............................... 737 Games Plus....................................... 1405 Gamewright...................................... 1807 Gaming Honors................................... 167 Gaming Paper..................................... 121 GamingEtc.com Magic & Minis........ 1515 Gate Keeper Games & Dice...... 151, 2349 Gatherers’ Tavern............................. 2918 GCT Studios....................................... 2920 Geek & Muse Collection................... 2006 Geek Orthodox.................................... 259 Geeknson.......................................... 1454 Geeky Endeavors................................ 166 Gemhammer and Sons....................... 566 Genius Games..................................... 935 Ghost Galaxy..................................... 1843 Ghostfire Gaming.............................. 2935 Gila RPGs............................................ 268 Ginny Di....................................... 501, 601 Glass Cannon Unplugged................. 1936 GlitchGear.com......................... 445, 2709 Golden Light Dice............................. 1652 Goliath Coins..................................... 1354 Good Games..................................... 2543 Goodman Games...................109, 2519 Gooey Cube....................................... 1533 Got Kilt.............................................. 1837 Graded Power..................................... 523 Grand Archive TCG............................ 3060 Grand Gamers Guild......................... 2649 Grandpa Beck’s Games.................... 2533 Gray Matters Games......................... 2662 Great American Gothic..................... 2145 Greater Than Games......................... 2856 Green Ronin Publishing...................... 101 Grey Fox Games................................ 2627

Griffin Road Games........................... 1361 HABA USA......................................... 2011 Hachette Boardgames.................2435 Haha Anime and Games................... 2311 Half Price Books............................... 1341 Halsbren Publishing......................... 2957 Hammerdog Games.......................... 1413 Happy Camper.................................. 1908 Harebrained Design.......................... 2559 Helaman’s Warriors............................ 616 HellBreak.....................................2727 Henna Body Art by Desi.................... 1255 Hit Point Press.................................. 2748 HOBBY JAPAN CO............................... 564 Hopes Game Manufacturer.............. 2321 Horrible Guild................................... 2136 Hot Banana Games........................... 2105 Hotsauce Games................................ 523 Howard Tayler Jim Zub..................... 1349 Hrothgar’s Hoard.............................. 2802 Icarus Magic...................................... 2919 Imagine Majesty Productions........... 2137 Imagining Games................................ 839 Impact! Miniatures.............................. 124 Indie Boards & Cards........................ 2329 Indie Game Developer Network......... 132 Indie Press Revolution........................ 449 Infinite Black..................................... 1949 Infinite Stories.................................... 103 Inkwell Ideas...................................... 150 Inside Up Games..........................1842 Iron Crown Enterprises.................... 2465 Iron Wind Metals............................... 1539 IV Studio......................................3043 Japanime Games................................ 711 Jeszika Le Vye................................... 1852 Jetpack7............................................ 1931 Joanna Barnum Art........................... 1360 Joking Hazard................................... 2761 Jon Elliott Art.................................... 2341 Kenzer and Company........................ 1229 Kess Co........................................2539 Keymaster Games............................ 2113 Kingdom Death.......................3009, 3003 Kinson Key Games............................ 2842 Kobold Press..................................... 1909 Korea Boardgames........................... 2855 Kosmos............................................. 2605 Kozz Games: Dark Tomb................... 2463 KTBG & Burnt Island Games............ 2310

Ky Tran Art........................................... 568 Lady Heathers Fashions..................... 137 Lamentations of the Flame Princess.3034 Last Night Games............................. 2209 Lautapelit.fi........................................ 171 Leder Games..................................623 Legendary Realms Terrain............... 1549 LEGENDS: The Superhero Role-Playing Game....................... 1655 Lethal Shadows Premium Minis......... 559 Level 99 Games.................................. 537 Level Up Dice.................................... 2633 Leyline Press.................................... 2467 Limithron.......................................... 2643 Limitless Adventures........................ 1933 Lioness Games................................. 2743 Little Game Masters......................... 1952 Liya International................................ 801 Loft817............................................. 1753 Loke Battle Mats............................... 1732 LongPack Games & Toys.................... 639 Looney Labs............................... 100, 108 Lor Illustration.................................. 2937 Lore Link........................................... 2862 Lost Boy Entertainment.................... 1910 Lowtek Games.................................. 1938 Lucky Duck Games........................... 2827 Ludoliminal....................................... 2965 Luma Imports...............................2841 Luminous Lighthouse....................... 1849 Lynnvander Studios............................ 518 Maeca Art............................................ 467 Mage Hand Press.............................. 2835 Magic Minis and More......................... 514 Magpie Games.................................. 2309 MaKa Games..................................... 2844 Malediction - Loot Studios................. 664 Manaworks Games........................... 2759 Mantic Entertainment......................... 529 Many Worlds Tavern......................... 1458 Margaret Weis.................................. 1529 Mattel................................................ 1035 Mayday Games.......................2101, 2319 Mayfair Games............................ 501, 601 Media Lab Books.............................. 1931 Medieval Collectibles......................... 943 Meeple Source.................................. 2909 MELORIA........................................... 1548 Metal Weave Games......................... 2234 Metis Creative................................... 1751

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Listings as of press time.

Please check our website for updates and current listings.

Sponsor Locations Outside Exhibit Hall Allplay................................................ICC 140 Archon Studio................................. ICC Hall B Asmodee.......................... ICC 233, ICC Hall E Avalon Hill.......................................ICC Hall E Avantris Entertainment.....................ICC 123 Bandai Co........................................................

ICC 121, ICC Hall B, Stadium Field Bear Left Solutions..................Stadium Field Brotherwise Games...........................ICC 133 Buried Giant.......................................ICC 126 Catalyst Game Labs.........ICC 127, ICC Hall A CGE ........................................... ICC 235 -239 Chaosium...........................................ICC 138 Darrington Press.............ICC 134, ICC Hall D Devir Games................................... ICC Hall D Dice Throne.....................................ICC Hall C Dire Wolf Digital.................................ICC 141

HIBITOR SERVICES DESK

Free League Publishing.....................ICC 137 Gen Con Mini Mart.....................Booth #3019 Gen Con Store.................Wabash Concourse Goodman Games.....................Stadium Field Hachette Boardgames.......................ICC 142 Hasbro.............................................ICC Hall C Iello................................................ ICC Hall B Incredible Dream........................... ICC Hall B Inside Up Games................................ICC 143 IV Studio.............................................ICC 136 Kess Co..............................................ICC 234 Leder Games......................................ICC 135 Legend Story Studios.................... ICC Hall B Luma Imports................................. ICC Hall D Magic The Gathering.......................................

ICC Hall E, Stadium Field Marvel................................................ICC 130

Monte Cook............................. ICC 131 & 132 Outset Media.................................. ICC Hall B Paizo..................................ICC Sagamore 3-5 Pokemon........................................ ICC Hall B Ravensburger.................................ICC Hall E Renegade Game Studios. ICC 139, ICC Hall A Restoration Games........................ ICC Hall B Resurrection Games...................... ICC Hall B Riot Games......................................ICC Hall A Spin Master.....................................ICC Hall C Tycoon Games................................ ICC Hall B Upper Deck.................................... ICC Hall B Van Ryder Games...............................ICC 125 Warhammer.............ICC 122, ICC Halls C & E Weird Co......................................... ICC Hall B Wizards of the Coast.......................................

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EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE Panda Cult Games.............................. 120 Pandasaurus Games.......................... 215 Paradigm Concepts................1929, 2029 Pasta Squirrel Games....................... 2958 Paverson Games............................... 1755 Pawley Studios................................. 2747 Pawlymorph Pet Toys....................... 2857 Pawstar............................................. 1449 Pegasus Games................................ 2765 Pegasus Publishing.......................... 1504 Pegasus Spiele ................................. 2201 Pelgrane Press................................... 423 Pendragon Costumes......................... 618 Pendragon Game Studio.................. 1841 Penguin Random House..................... 621 Penny Arcade.................................... 2239 Pens and More.................................. 1731 Perplext............................................. 1903 PescEffects The Art of Jerry Pesce................... 2571 Petro Gaming Group......................... 2668 Phase Shift Games............................. 274 Pine Box Entertainment.................... 2934 Pink Bunny Games............................ 2819 Pink Hawk Games............................. 2865 Pinnacle Entertainment.........1929, 2029 Plaid Hat Games............................... 2229 Play to Z............................................. 1649 Pointy Hat Games............................. 2904 Pop Nouveau.................................... 1257 PopHaus Collective.......................... 2756 Portal Games...................................... 419 Possible Worlds Games................... 1553 PostCurious...................................... 2959 Posthuman Studios............................. 349 Primal Trading Card Game............... 2132 Pro-Play Games................................ 2832 Prodigy Games................................. 1520 Profantasy Software.......................... 423 Project Good Apparel........................ 2854 Prolific Games.................................. 2923 PudKat Games.................................. 2139 Q-Workshop............................. 1749, 149 QuasiReal Publishing ......................... 266 Queti Technics.................................. 2243 R. Talsorian Games............................. 439 Rabble............................................... 2140 Ravensburger..............................2001 Rebellion Unplugged.......................... 468 Red Raven Games............................... 230

Renegade Game Studios..............1619 Restoration Games......................1735 Resurrection Games....................3054 Retro Plus Games............................. 2863 Riftbound.......................................... 2019 Role 4 Initiative................................. 2049 Roll & Play Press.............................. 2848 Rollacrit............................................ 3019 Rose Gauntlet Entertainment............. 575 Rowan, Rook and Decard................... 458 Runaway Parade Games.................. 2444 Ruth Thompson Fantasy Art............... 129 Sage Stones........................................ 114 Salami Productions.......................... 2238 Salt & Pepper Games....................... 2666 Savagesparrow Studios................... 2460 Sea Cow Games................................ 2348 Sea Dog Game Studios..................... 2723 SFR.................................................... 1105 Shadows on the Wall Autographs.... 2142 Shard Bugs TCG................................ 2956 Shark Robot........................................ 845 Shibe Ink........................................... 1263 Silver Knight PCs................................ 738 Silver Leaf Costumes........................ 1633 Silver Scorpion........................... 501, 601 Singularity by Octothorpe................ 2961 Sirius Dice......................................... 3042 Sky Kingdom Games........................ 2762 SlugFest Games................................ 1329 SMASHCRAFT................................... 1941 Smirk and Dagger Games................... 719 Snap Ships.......................................... 362 Snowbright Studio............................ 2235 Solis Game Studio............................. 2340 Sophisticated Cerberus Games....... 1934 Soul Masters TCG............................. 2947 SoulMuppet Publishing.................... 2242 SRG Universe.................................... 1345 Star Schlock...................................... 3058 StarCityGames.com......................... 2421 Start Here! Beach House RPGs........ 2663 Starwind Design............................... 2655 Stat Trackers....................................... 469 Steamforged Games......................... 1429 Steve Argyle...................................... 1149 Steve Jackson Games....................... 1401 STL Ocarina......................................... 140 Stone Age Entertainment................. 2010 Stoneblade Entertainment............... 3027

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Mid Level Meeple.............................. 1421 Mighty Boards..................................... 131 Mindclash Games............................... 261 MindWare/Peaceable Kingdom....... 2002 Miniature Market................................ 541 Mirkywood Emporium........................ 173 Mistymountaingaming.com .............. 263 MIT Press............................................ 169 Modiphius Entertainment................. 1141 Mongoose Publishing.............1929, 2029 Monkey Minion Press....................... 2904 Monster Adventure Terrain.............. 2335 Monster Fight Club............................. 157 Monument Hobbies.......................... 1935 Moon Crab Games............................ 2963 Moon Saga Workshop...................... 2953 Moonshot Games................................ 275 Moss Fete............................................ 360 Mr Nice Guy Games.......................... 2505 Mugs and Woods.............................. 1358 Musings............................................. 2563 My Little Demon.................................. 666 MyNerdLife....................................... 2955 Mystic TCG........................................ 1940 Mythic Arts by Shauna Aura Knight.... 660 Mythicos Studios................................ 553 Mythworks........................................ 2945 Najarian Art......................................... 674 Naomi VanDoren................................. 652 Necromolds...................................... 2836 NEED GAMES!................................... 1953 Neoclassical Games........................... 133 NerdBurger Games............................ 175 Next Level Miniatures....................... 2627 Nigel Sade Fine Art............................. 743 No Loading Games........................... 2321 Nomnivore Games............................ 1217 Norse Foundry.......................... 2501, 323 North Star Games............................. 2713 O Christmas Geek............................... 118 Oaken Table Games.......................... 1541 Oink Games......................................... 459 One More Turn Games...................... 2745 Origami Whale Games........................ 740 Osprey Games.................................. 2705 Outset Media..................................162 Owloo Art.......................................... 1460 Painted Dragon Studios.................... 2566 Paizo..............................................203 Palladium Books............................... 1523

Stonemaier....................................... 2909 Storybrewers Roleplaying............... 2853 Strange Machine Games.................. 1450 Stronghold Games............................ 2329 Studio 2 Publishing.................1929, 2029 Studio Agate............................1929, 2029 Studio Woe........................................ 1417 Succubus Publishing.......................... 415 Surfin’ Meeple USA........................... 2321 Sword World RPG............................. 3062 Taco Cat Games................................ 2211 Tavern Crawl Games......................... 2764 Tea & Absinthe.................................... 462 Teburu............................................... 1853 TeeTurtle & Unstable Games........... 1741 Terragon Gaming.............................. 2141 The Arcane Library........................... 2464 The Arcane Threadery...................... 3036 The Army Painter.............................. 3040 The Art of Michael C. Hayes................ 573 The Castle Games............................. 1551 The Dice Tower................................... 249 The ENNIE Awards.............................. 112

The Evergreen Burrow....................... 255 The Five Wits...................................... 632 The Glass Cannon Network................ 174 The Op Games..................................... 143 The Ravensridge Emporium............. 2757 The TESA Collective......................... 1939 The Weathered Dragon.................... 2151 Themeborne....................................... 938 This Way............................................ 3038 Thompson Productions...................... 110 Thunderworks Games...................... 2447 Timid Monsters................................. 1351 Tokyo Sky.......................................... 1943 Toth Games....................................... 2859 Toynk Toys........................................... 455 Treasure Falls Games....................... 1906 Triceratops Games............................ 2462 Trick or Treat Studios........................ 1161 Troll and Toad.............................. 501, 601 Troll Lord Games................................ 270 TTCombat......................................... 2455 Twilight Creations............................... 103 Twin City Games............................... 2204

Two Little Mice........................1929, 2029 Twogether Studios.............................. 465 Tycoon Games..............................1819 Tyler Walpole Creations................... 1357 Ukiyo-e Heroes................................. 1954 Ukiyo-pop........................................... 460 Uloomi............................................... 2960 Ultimate Guard.................................. 2837 Ultra Pro.................................... 2401, 701 Underdog Games................................ 935 Unleash the Goddess....................... 1436 Unphazed Games............................. 2936 Upper Deck..................................1205 Utopia Toys and Models...................... 942 UVS Games....................................... 2019 Van Ryder Games.........................2719 Vesuvius Media................................. 2149 Ward Trading Card Company............. 557 Warhammer.................................2411 Warmachine x Baron of Dice............ 1429 Wattsalpoag..................................... 2215 We Have Issues! Publishing............. 1442 Weird City Games............................. 2661

Weird Giraffe Games........................ 2606 Wet Ink Games.................................. 2560 Whales Entertainment..................... 2939 Wildfire............................................. 1538 Wise Wizard Games.......................... 1423 Wonderful World Board Games....... 2338 Woodside Illustrations....................... 658 World Class Cards............................ 2301 World in Chains Chainmaille............ 2632 Wyrd Games..................................... 1129 Wyrmwood....................................... 2619 Wyvern Warfare.................................. 135 XYZ Game Labs................................. 2807 Yaniir................................................. 2755 Zero Strategy Games........................ 2461 Zeys Games....................................... 2846 Zombie Orpheus Entertainment.100, 108 Zombie: Survival Infection...............

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Guests of Honor Throughout the history of Gen Con, we have been fortunate to have the best and brightest minds in the industry as Guests of Honor at the show. This year, Gen Con welcomes Helaina Cappel and Geoff Engelstein.

Geoff is hosting the following event at Gen Con:

Helaina is hosting the following event at Gen Con:

Systems Engineering for Designers

From Idea to Shelf — The Publishing Path for Accessible Games

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Friday, 11 am – noon JW White River A

Geoff Engelstein

Helaina Cappel

Geoff Engelstein is an awardwinning tabletop game designer and educator. His game titles include Space Cadets, The Expanse, and the Super Skill Pinball series.

Helaina Cappel is a schoolteacher and a lifelong board game fan.

Geoff is a published author of several books, including Building Blocks of Tabletop Game Design, Achievement Relocked, and The Universe Explained with a Cookie.

Geoff’s podcast credits include the long-running GameTek series on The Dice Tower and Ludology.

Geoff is a member of the NYU Game Center faculty.

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In 2015, Helaina founded Kids Table Board Gaming (KTBG) after looking for interesting games to play with her kids and deciding she would just make some herself. Teaming up with her husband, together they designed, funded, and published games including Foodfighters and Haunt the House.

Helaina is committed to paving new roads and providing opportunities for marginalized communities in the board game industry.

Block Party Eat, Drink, Chill, Repeat!

Enjoy cold beer, wine, iced coffee, pizza, food trucks, and more just south of the convention center on South Street. Grab a seat at one of the many tables in the shade of the tents or enjoy the refreshing air conditioning and free Wi-Fi inside the stadium.

Thank you to Wizards of the Coast for adding an additional tent to this year’s Block Party!

Block Party Hours Wednesday, 4 pm – 8 pm Thursday – Saturday, 9 am – 8 pm Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm

Food Truck Hours

Choose from 30 food trucks operating all weekend on South Street!

Thursday – Saturday, 9 am – 8 pm Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm

Critical Hit Soda Critical Hit Soda returns as our Official Mocktail Sponsor! Stop by the Critical Hit Soda truck and try any one of their exotic concoctions. With 100 unique flavors to choose from, you will find that perfect alchemical combination to complete your victory.

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Sun King Brewery Join us Wednesday evening at 4 pm on South Street for the release of Rage Quit, the Official Beer of Gen Con 2026. Rage Quit combines bright cherry and lemon-lime flavors in a refreshing ale built for marathon gaming sessions.

Decades of great beers, fun games, and good times have been had with Sun King as the Official Beer Sponsor of Gen Con. To create a signature beer for the 2026 convention, Sun King turned to you, the thirsty gamers!

Subway Subway is proud to be a part of the Gen Con Block Party!

Rage Quit will be released on Wednesday, July 29, at the Gen Con Block Party! This year’s official beer of Gen Con will be available during Sun King Beer Garden hours, at their family-friendly downtown Indy taproom, and at select bars and restaurants throughout the city for the duration of The Best Four Days in Gaming.

Grab the exclusive Gen Box, packed with a sandwich, chips, a cookie, and a drink —perfect for gaming on the go.

Sun King will also have seltzers and non-alcoholic beers available at their tent on South Street, plus a few ciders from Ash & Elm!

Whether you’re between sessions or gearing up for your next quest, Subway has the fuel you need to keep the adventure going!

Looking for a healthy option? Subway has you covered. Choose from fresh ingredients, veggies, and balanced choices to eat clean, not a gut bomb.

Sun King Beer Garden Hours Wednesday, 4 pm - 8 pm Thursday - Saturday, noon - 8 pm Sunday, noon - 4 pm

Sun King To–Go Attendees 21+ can purchase beer to-go from the Sun King Brewery Beer Garden on South Street. Note: To-Go purchases may not be consumed in the Beer Garden.

Block Party Concessions Looking for a quick bite or a convenient snack so you can get back to gaming? Check out additional concessions at Block Party and throughout the convention center.

Island Noodles & Jugs Check out the delicious grub from some of Indy’s favorite eateries — they will be serving up tasty bites all weekend long!

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Block Party Red Bull

Prime 47 Make your way to the Prime 47 tent on South Street to try the fanfavorite short rib tacos! Now with a gluten-free version!

Stop by the Red Bull tent in the Block Party area for a can of Red Bull and your chance to earn a badge ribbon! Complete four quests throughout the weekend and return your Quest Card to the Red Bull booth to redeem your prize and an ice-cold Red Bull.

Wild Bill’s Wild Bill’s Craft Beverage Co. brings the Wild West experience to South Street with their exclusive limitededition stainless steel Gen Con souvenir mugs! Don’t miss a chance to level up your gaming experience with Wild Bill’s delicious and refreshing sodas and enjoy unlimited craft soda refills throughout the convention with any Wild Bill’s mug. Sip in style while you explore the best in gaming culture, and make sure to snap a pic with their eye-catching Wild West saloon setup.

Daniel’s Vineyard Visit the Daniel’s Vineyard tent to swirl, sip, and savor the smooth blends from the Official Wine Sponsor of Gen Con 2026. Fan-favorite exclusive Dragon Dew is back and available in limited quantites. Once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Make sure to swing by and get your Gen Con 2026 collectible wine bottles.

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Block Party

Helm Coffee Fuel your quest with Helm Coffee Roasters’ ultimate iced lineup at the Block Party! From the bold depths of their Cold Brew to the silky smoothness of their Iced Lattes — and the mystical boost of their Rejuvenation Potion — you’ll be ready to conquer any campaign. Grab yours at the Helm tent before they vanish into legend!

HotBox Pizza HotBox is back for another year as the Official Pizza of Gen Con! When hunger strikes, Gen Con veterans know to hit the HotBox Pizza tent on South Street to refuel! Pizza, stix, drinks, merch, and this year’s official pie, Dragon’s Luau.

Dragon’s Luau is the brainchild of Wesley Melitz, the winner of our 2026 dream pie contest! This pizza brings the heat, the sweet, and a little island chaos with spicy red sauce, spicy pepperoni, bacon, pineapple, mozzarella cheese, and a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey. Pineapple on a spicy pizza?

Trust us, this dragon knows exactly what it’s doing! This limited-edition pie will only be available at Gen Con 2026, so make sure you score a slice while you can.

While you’re in town, you can also order the full HotBox menu for delivery from the many locations around the city! Eat. Sleep. Rebel! www.hotboxpizza.com.

The Shop The Shop is Indy’s local t-shirt store. They create apparel featuring local sports, landmarks, civic pride, and pop culture. They are locally and independently owned and operated.

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• Spicy Red Sauce • Spicy Pepp eroni • Bacon • Pineapple • Mike's Hot Honey • Mozzarella

@ block party Hit the tent at the corner of Capital & South outside of Lucas Oil Stadium OR get delivery or carry-out at our Georgia St store!

LIMITED EDITION

pins, cups & shirts!

Official Merchandise

LGBTQIA+ Owned & Operated Women Owned New

Badali Jewelry | Booth 139

Genevieve Pendant with Chain: $39

Boardwalk Puzzles Booth 2954

Badali Jewelry | Booth 139

Gen Con Charm: $39

Mini Fun-Size Cube Puzzle Featuring Chibi Genevieve Illustration

by Tinnel Lovitt: $19.99

Color Spray Creations Booth 2669

Chibi Genevieve D20: $45 My Nerd Life | Booth 2955

Genevieve’s Hoard Tapestry: $100 Boardwalk Puzzles | Booth 2954

500-Piece Traditional Jigsaw Puzzle Featuring 2026 Gen Con Program Cover Art by Bryce Kho: $29.99

Yaniir | Booth 2755

Genevieve’s Embers Glasses Chain: $75 Available in Gold and Silver

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My Nerd Life | Booth 2955

Baby Genevieve Canvas Purse: $65

BCW Supplies | Booth 2927

Gen Con Card Sleeves: $9.99

CoolStuffInc. | Booth 1501

Genevieve’s Draconic Codex Playmat: $30

Crystal Caste Booths 329,903,1829

2026 Gen Con Dice Set: $20

Dryad Tea | Booth 1641

Questgiver’s Bargain Tea: $20

FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games Booths 517, 1512, 2801

2026 Genevieve Rolling Scroll: $20

FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games Booths 517, 1512, 2801

FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games Booths 517, 1512, 2801

2026 Metal D20 Blind Pack: $20

2026 55mm Genevieve Liquid Core D20: $50

Receive a FREE exclusive Gen Con mini dice set with any purchase of a licensed Gen Con 2026 product from FanRoll.

FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games Booths 517, 1512, 2801

2026 Flight of Genevieve Liquid Core Sharp Edge Dice Set: $75

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Official Merchandise (Back)

Rollacrit Gen Con Store: Wabash Lobby, ICC Gen Con Mini Mart: Booth #3019

Official Gen Con Merch and Apparel Rollacrit is Gen Con’s official merchandise and apparel partner, providing exclusive convention souvenirs, gifts, collectibles, and tabletop gaming fashion for the whole family.

Gen Con Manticore World Tour 2026 T-Shirt: $40

Gen Con University Sweatshirt: $60

Rollacrit is the shopping destination for those who explore dungeons, construct settlements, defeat monsters, and roll dice with friends.

Shop tees, hoodies, drinkware, hats, bags, collector’s pins, gifts, and more at the Gen Con Store (Wabash Concourse Lobby) and the Gen Con Mini Mart (Exhibit Hall booth 3019).

Shop online-only exclusives, classic styles, and limited releases all year long at rollacrit.com/pages/gencon.

Gen Con 2026 Genevieve’s Tiny Treasure Enamel Pin: $15

Gen Con 2026 House of Genevieve T-Shirt: $40

Gen Con Retro Pride T-Shirt: $40

Gen Con 2026 Potion Master’s Badge Wallet: $15

Gen Con 2026 Potion Master’s T-Shirt: $40

Gen Con 2026 Year Pin: $15

Let’s All Go To Gen Con 2026 T-Shirt: $40 Gen Con 2026 House of Genevieve Lanyard: $5

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Gen Con 2026 Genevieve’s Wax Seal Enamel Pin: $20

Gen Con 2026 Genevieve’s Tiny Treasure Youth T-Shirt: $25

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Official Merchandise

LGBTQIA+ Owned & Operated

Gate Keeper Games & Dice | Booths 151, 2349

Women Owned

Fire Dragon and Purple Wyrmling Gen Con 2026 Inclusion Dice Sets: $16.95

New

Geek Orthodox | Booth 259

Genevieve Takes Flight 3D Stained Glass Flying Dragon: $120

Geek Orthodox | Booth 259

2026 Genevieve Stained Glass Window Cling 8”x12”: $25 Norse Foundry Booths 323, 2501

2026 Genevieve Stained Glass Window Cling 16”x24”: $80

Mystery Precious Materials D20 With Box: $25 My Little Demon | Booth 666

Genevieve Plush Backpack: $70

Norse Foundry | Booths 323, 2501

Metal Gen Con 7 Piece Dice Set: $50

O Christmas Geek | Booth 118

Baby Genevieve Holiday Ornament: $20

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EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION MAGIC: THE GATHERING PLAYMATS! HIGH QUALITY BLACK STITCHED MATS Flashback COMES IN TWO SIZES 26 x 26 Fuzzy 14 x 24 Metallic

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2026 Gen Con Convention Set The Convention Set can be purchased at the Rollacrit Gen Con Store in the Wabash Lobby or at the Foam Brain Games booth (#2658) in the Exhibit Hall, while supplies last.

How to Get Rare Pins Rare Pin 1: Staff Trade Trade any 2026 Pin Bazaar pin with Gen Con staff at these locations: • Downtown Marriott Event HQ • Hoosier Concourse Info Booth • Crossroads Concourse Info Booth • Stadium Info Booth

Convention Set Pin 1 Dragon Possum

Rare Pin 1 Glitter D8

Rare Pins 2, 3, 4: Tickets Exchange Pin Bazaar tickets at Foam Brain Games’ booth #2658.

• 1 Rare = 7 Tickets • 2 Different Rares = 14 Tickets • All 3 Rares = 21 Tickets Show rare pin #1 when turning in 21 tickets to receive the Ultra Rare Pin!

Convention Set Pin 2 Gen Con Underworld

Rare Pin 2 Pass the Cape

Convention Set Pin 3 Tavern Sign

Rare Pin 3 Art Show Genevieve

Rare Pin 4 Cardhalla

Ultra Rare Tangle of Lights Genevieve

About Pin Bazaar Pin Bazaar offers unique enamel pins at gaming and pop culture conventions since 2018.

Known for affordable designs, vendors and artists showcase exclusive pins, while the Pin Bazaar Discord connects enthusiasts year-round.

2026 Gen Con Pin Bazaar Participants

Art by Desi 1255

Asmadi Games 2555

BCW Supplies 2927

Bezier Games 237

BFE Webcomics 1217

BFE Webcomics Sam & Fuzzy 1217

Black Oak Workshop 1353

Christopher Bair Art Show Table G

Christopher Bair Art Show Table G

Chronicle RPGs 1752

Color Spray Creations 2669

Creature Curation 2245

Darrington Press 2639

Dead Alive Games 2766

Direwolf Digital 2402

Doomlings 1363

Druids Garden Tea Company 7004

Dryad Tea 1641

FanRoll 1512, 2801, 517

Fantasy Games LLC 1831

Fantasy Games LLC 1831

Floodgate Games 429

Flying Frog Productions 729

Foam Brain Games/Renegade Games 2658, 1619

GameHead 1629

Games Workshop 2411

Geek Orthodox 259

Hachette Boardgames 2435

Hachette Boardgames 2435

Harebrained 2559

Hot Banana Games 2105

HotBox Pizza Block Party

Infinite Black 1949

Inside Up Games 1842

Kenzer and Company 1229

Laura VanArendonk Baugh Art Show Table V

Leder Games 623

Lioness Games 2743

Loke Battle Mats 1732

Mattel 1035

Metal Weave Games 2234

MindWare 2002

MindWare 2002

Miniature Market 541

Monster Adventure Terrain 2335

My Little Demon LLC 666

MyNerdLife 2955

Naomi VanDoren 652

NEED GAMES! 1953

Paizo 203

Pastimes Inc. 1629

Pastimes Events - Magic: The Gathering Event Hall

Paverson Games 1755

Pink Bunny Games 2819

Ravensburger 2001

Role 4 Initiative 2049

SlugFest Games 1329

TCGplayer 2740

Tea and Absinthe 462

The Evergreen Burrow 255

Timid Monsters 1351

Weird Giraffe Games 2606

Wizards of the Coast Dungeons & Dragons Event Hall

Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering Stadium

Wonderful World Movies & Media Limited Company 2338

Show Highlights Opening Ceremonies Kick off the Best Four Days in Gaming™ with Gen Con leadership, Matt Mercer from Critical Role, and special guests as they share highlights for the weekend. The audience will also have a chance to win prizes in a drawing. Don’t miss it!

Thursday, 9 am ICC: 500 Ballroom ENT26ND321605

Tabletop Gaymers Lounge Tabletop Gaymers invite you to stop by, say hello to the crew, and join dozens of games. Pick up Gaymer, Ally, and Pride badge ribbons and attend a nightly Gaymer Gathering to meet fellow Gaymers and Allies.

Thursday - Saturday, 8 am – midnight Sunday, 8 am – 3 pm ICC: Room 120

Trinket Trading Meet-Ups Join fellow Gen Con trinket traders at various spaces throughout the convention to exchange all types of goodies, from friendship bracelets to pins, from homemade treasures to purchased possessions!

Genevieve Meet & Greet Photo Ops Be on the lookout for Genevieve, the friendly red dragon! As Gen Con’s mascot, she’ll be making appearances throughout the convention center all weekend long to give a hug or high five to attendees and pose for photos.

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Gen Con Dance Dance the night away at Gen Con! Get your groove on with DJs spinning nerdy classics and the latest pop hits. Bonus: cash bars! Join the party and celebrate the last night of the convention.

Saturday, 9 pm Union Station: Grand Hall ENT26ND321643

BIPOC Industry Networking Event Gen Con is delighted to host the fourth annual BIPOC Industry Networking Event, where Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) can meet gaming industry pros, seek career advice, and foster new connections.

Friday, 4 pm ICC: 144-145 ZED26ND320693

Game Market Indianapolis Up-and-coming designers invite you to explore their self-published games and make purchases on the spot. Discover the next great game and help support emerging talent in the industry!

Saturday, 7 – 10 pm JW Marriott: Third Floor Foyer ZED26ND325961

BIPOC Lounge The Gen Con BIPOC Lounge, in partnership with The Rose Gauntlet Foundation, is a dedicated space for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) to connect, relax, and network. All BIPOC attendees are welcome in our spacious and vibrant lounge, which features games and art created by BIPOC designers, a game library, scheduled events, refreshments, and opportunities to connect with the Gen Con BIPOC community.

Professionals are encouraged to use the lounge to meet with industry peers, find resources from organizations seeking to work and mentor BIPOC creators, schedule meetings, relax, and recharge.

Thursday – Saturday, noon – 10 pm Sunday, 11 am – 3 pm ICC: Room 240

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Purchase a Gen Con 2026 Souvenir Cup Featuring the vibrant 2026 program cover art by Bryce Kho, these durable, scratch-resistant 44 oz collectors cups are $25 and include your beverage, a reusable lid, and a straw — the perfect way to stay hydrated between gaming events and shopping the Exhibit Hall. With a 2026 cup, enjoy unlimited $2 refills all weekend long at concession stands in the ICC and Stadium.

Quiet Room Need to de-stress, de-compress, and re-group? Our Quiet Room, brought to you by Incredible Dream, is just the place! A low-light, self-monitored space where you can get away from the high stimulation of the convention awaits you.

Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm ICC: 211

Missing a cup design from a previous show? Select concession stands are offering a limited supply of 2025 and 2024 cups at $8 each!

These cups include your first beverage, lid, and straw, but are not eligible for refills.

Collective Art Project Unleash your inner artist— pick up a brush and help color a giant fantasy painting. Join creator and artist Kathleen Hardy to add your talent to the canvas.

Thursday-Saturday, noon – 7 pm Sunday, 11 am – 2 pm ICC: Capitol Concourse

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Community Row Explore and meet folks from local community organizations, nonprofits, and gaming groups. Discover gamer-friendly activities and learn more about opportunities for local gaming, volunteering, and education.

Thursday - Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm ICC: Second Floor, Sagamore Concourse

Women and Femme-Aligned RPGs with The Ladies of D&D Cardhalla Use your imagination and put your creativity to work to help build a giant structure out of cards! It’s free to join, and everyone is welcome to participate. Grab a pile and start folding and stacking!

On Saturday night, bring your coins to help destroy the Cardhalla structure for charity. All proceeds collected are given to our 2026 charity partners. The damage begins at 10 pm with an auction for the first throw. Total destruction begins at 10:30 pm.

Calling all lady knights, wizard women, and femme fighters! Join the Ladies of D&D for RPG events featuring one-shots led by experienced DMs. Enjoy fun, interactive, and womencentered adventures with opportunities for roleplaying, combat, and skill encounters.

Never played before? They offer a learn-to-play module, so just bring your sense of adventure!

See the full event schedule and register for tickets here:

Community Photo Mosaic Wall Sponsored

by The Op Games Join the fun and share your Gen Con adventures! Upload a photo of yourself, your friends, or family enjoying games and creating memories at the convention. Submit your image to the giant community mosaic wall and see how the collected photos come together to form a masterpiece of unforgettable moments from the show. Visit the mosaic wall in the Hoosier Concourse during operating hours to learn how to participate in the fun!

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Entrepreneurs Avenue Dedicated Space in the Exhibit Hall for Companies Exhibiting at Gen Con for the First Time Demo hot new games, discover up-andcoming publishers, and help us welcome the best and brightest newcomers to the tabletop gaming industry!

Exhibiting Name

Booth

Chris Couch Games

2753

Ludoliminal

2965

Moon Saga Workshop

2953

Pegasus Games

2765

Pink Hawk Games

2865

Storybrewers Roleplaying

2853

Bad Cat Media

3056

Bad Crow Games

2858

Blackrock Games

2861

Boardwalk Puzzles and Games

2954

Cardboard King Games

2962

Chaotic Great Games

2860

Critical Kit Ltd

2763

Grand Archive TCG

3060

Halsbren Publishing

2957

Joking Hazard

2761

Korea Boardgames

2855

Lore Link

2862

Manaworks Games

2759

Moon Crab Games

2963

MyNerdLife

2955

Once and Future Games

2856

Pasta Squirrel Games

2958

Pawlymorph Pet Toys

2857

PostCurious

2959

Project Good Apparel

2854

Resurrection Games

3054

Retro Plus Games

2863

Shard Bugs TCG

2956

Singularity by Octothorpe

2961

Star Schlock

3058

Sword World RPG

3062

The Ravensridge Emporium

2757

Toth Games

2859

Uloomi

2960

Yaniir

2755

Please check the Exhibit Hall Map on our website for updates. *Marketing Fellows in bold.

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2026 Marketing Fellowships Pegasus Games makes thematic, funny, welcoming tabletop experiences. Their showcase features Love, Career & Magic — a chaotic, 12-minute, GM-less roleplaying game where fantasy meets reality TV. Beginner-friendly and easy to teach, it’s the perfect gateway into RPGs. Great games don’t need big budgets — just big imagination and heart.

Chris Couch Games invites players to “Kick Back and Play” their sneakily strategic games — designed to surprise while keeping fun front and center. Their catalog includes Kraken Skulls, Holiday Hills, and Jingle Bell Roll, with upcoming titles Garden Club, Haunted Hills, and Vector. Visit their booth to play and shop.

Storybrewers Roleplaying (Vee Hendro and Hayley Gordon) are the award-winning Aussie duo behind Storybrewers Roleplaying — emotionally rich TTRPGs exploring romance, queer narratives, and drama. Visit their booth for a first look at the new Good Society: A Jane Austen RPG, plus the Littlebox series, Fight with Spirit, and free promo cards.

Ludoliminal is debuting at Gen Con to present Diatoms — a multi-award-winning, puzzly pattern-making game for 1–4 players inspired by microscopic algae — and Uh Oh, Dino! a cooperative family game featuring chunky wooden dinos. The new Meteors & Meat-Eaters expansion will also be available.

Moon Saga Workshop, founded by Chris Eastridge, creates inclusive, thematic tabletop experiences with strong replay value. Each game pairs mechanics with a theme to create cohesive, replayable experiences.

Rules are written for accessibility, welcoming casual and experienced players alike without sacrificing depth.

Pink Hawk Games crafts whimsical strategy games with surprisingly deep gameplay. Their flagship Pirates of the High Teas won BostonFIG’s Best Hobby Game of 2024. Good Kitties, a cooperative cat caper for 1–4 players, and Super Chonk, a chaotic card game for 2–6, are also available to demo at their booth.

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Stadium Events At a Glance Stadium Hours Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 2 am Sunday, 7 am – 4 pm Event Registration and Customer Service Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – midnight Sunday, 7 am – 4 pm

Pin Trading at the North Plaza Join fellow Gen Con pin fans to trade unique, rare, and collectible pins, including official Gen Con Pin Bazaar program pins! Daily trading takes place in the Stadium North Plaza at the Horseshoe. Grow your hoard, meet fellow pin collectors, and walk away with a new treasure or two!

Thursday – Saturday, 2:30 pm Sunday, 2:30 pm

Amenities Looking for a break from the crowds in the Exhibit Hall, or a place to recharge and refuel with a cold drink and tasty snack?

The Stadium has you covered! Enjoy free Wi-Fi, refreshing air conditioning, plenty of restrooms, a bounty of concessions, and ample seating to provide a well-deserved pause in your schedule. Food and beverages purchased at Block Party may be enjoyed in the Stadium.

While you’re there, check out the Midfield Experience and snap a pic on the actual turf that the Indianapolis Colts and Indy Eleven play on, with Genevieve standing proudly next to you. Share it on social media with #gencon!

Blood Drive Get ready to make a difference and score big at the Gen Con Blood Drive, proudly run by the American Red Cross and the Heinlein Society! By donating blood, you make a significant difference in the lives of others and help people who need blood transfusions due to surgery, cancer treatment, trauma, and more. And, if the odds are in your favor, donors will receive a special prize from the loot chest!

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Don’t miss your chance, scan the QR code to book a time slot now!

Stadium Events Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering

The Hobbiton Summer Festival

Roll for initiative! Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering are taking over Lucas Oil Stadium, and there’s so much to experience. Whether you’re capturing the perfect selfie at a photo opportunity, casting spells at the Edge of Eternities, or rolling natural 20s, there’s no better place to be than on the turf where heroes are made.

Go There and Back Again With Magic!

Follow the footsteps of The Hobbit and discover Magic along the way, with snacks, live music, gameplay, and exciting meetand-greets! Join the “Larder & Loot” Scavenger Hunt and Gen Con Step Challenge to earn exclusive Magic: The Gathering rewards.

Make your way to the West Concourse inside Lucas Oil Stadium, where you’ll meet Magic: The Gathering artists, shop the festival store, enjoy live music, discover family crafting, face painting, gaming, cosplay repair services, and more!

Over in the East Concourse, VIP Weekend Experiences offer wondrous delights, and you’ll want to continue your enchanted journey to the Shire’s Shaded Spot, just steps outside the stadium at the Gen Con Block Party.

Rush of Ikorr $100k Cash Prize Tournament Upper Deck Games is excited to host a brand-new tournament centered on their original trading card game, Rush of Ikorr.

Fans and gamers can compete for a $100K cash prize pool in the Rush of Ikorr TCG Championship Tournament. This tournament does not require participation in pre-qualification tournaments to enter or to earn a chance at the grand prize!

The tournament will feature 3 vs. 3 formats, with players required to register as a complete team of three. The playable card pool will feature Rush of Ikorr Act 1, which includes Shattered Chaos, Merciless Battlegrounds, and the upcoming Luminary Strike.

Learn more about the tournament at my.upperdeck.com/100k-tournament

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Register for the tournament and prepare for the ultimate showdown in the stadium using the QR code below!

Makers Market Discover Hidden Treasures Between Worlds As you travel between the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, don’t just pass through. Explore. The Makers Market transforms the hallway connecting these two spaces into a vibrant showcase of creativity, where independent artists, makers, and creators bring a touch of magic.

Browse one-of-a-kind art, handcrafted goods, and tabletop treasures while connecting with passionate creators who are eager to share their stories.

Participating Vendors • MintandApple

7001

• A Critical Hit

7003

• Druids Garden Tea Company

7004

• Lilystrations

7006

• Cloud Curio

7007

• CryTime

7009

• The Flickering Lantern

7010

• Sunny Sponder

7012

• Cryptid Dicecraft

7013

• Silverwood Wood Designs

7015

• ArtisXan LLC

7016

• Dice by The Griffon’s Nest

7018

• Critical Hit Collectibles

7019

• Rin Marks

7021

• Dragon Coop

7101

• Smoking Glue Guns

7102

• Geoff Pascual

7103

• One Page Rules

7104

• Thor Custom Designs

7105

• Love Links by Rae Permanent Jewelry

7106

• Baird Crafted

7107

• Nerdy Nixies

7108

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At a Glance Day + Time Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm Location Exhibit Hall

Follow Us!

Your New Favorite Dice Are Waiting Discover our fantastic selection of high-quality dice and gaming accessories, and upgrade your next gaming experience!

Get the Officially Licensed Gen Con® Dice!

Seek out the 2026 Gen Con® Metal Dice Set - or Get the new Gen Con® Mystery D20!

It’s raining (mystery) Cats and Dogs New mystery dice sets have arrived! Are you a cat person, or dog person?

New! Mana Wheels & CCG Counters Elevate your game with our Mana Wheels, or Condition and Counter tokens!

FREE T SHIRT!

Get a Norse Foundry shirt with every purchase of $125+ while supplies last.

Find us at booth #2501 and #Booth 323!

Kid Zone Games, Crafts, and More for Kids of All Ages

At a Glance

Step into the Kid Zone — a playful space where your little gamers can explore new board games, get creative with crafts, and make memories with other gaming families. It’s all about fun, connection, and sparking a lifelong love of play! Located in Wabash 2 and 3 in the Indiana Convention Center (ICC).

WABASH 2 For older kids ready for structured activities Most of the events in this area are ticketed. You’ll find kid friendly crafting events, appropriate introductory RPG events, wand making, and a variety of other activities. Search “KID” events in the online Event Catalog to see all events offered here.

WABASH 3 For younger kids This is the place to introduce younger kids to the gaming world and all its possibilities. This side of the room has some scheduled events, but primarily has many free-form activities and a large inventory of age-appropriate board game and card game titles available for free play. Stop by any time to see what’s happening and join in the fun!

This area is most appropriate for kids ages 4-9 years old; please note that kids may not be left unattended in this, or any area.

A curtained off nursing space is available for use.

For the littlest of littles There is an adjacent crawling and toddler area.

This area provides a clean, carpeted, quiet area where your little ones can spend some time during the convention.

The Kid Zone is supported by:

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Day + Time Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 8 pm Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm Location Wabash 2 & 3

VISIT US AT GEN CON Event Hall B · IELLO & Booth 1901

Play our new games

Charity Partners Gen Con Isn’t Just About Gaming; It’s Also About Giving!

During The Best Four Days in Gaming™, we’re committed to giving back to our community.

Gen Con is pleased to host two amazing nonprofit organizations, Super Heroines, Etc. and Immigrant Welcome Center, as our official 2026 charity partners. Together, we can make a positive impact right here in Indianapolis and within the tabletop gaming community.

All proceeds from participating charity events are split evenly between our two partners.

Immigrant Welcome Center is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive immigrant support, community integration, and advocacy based in Indianapolis. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary in 2026, we look forward to continuing our work as a trusted partner and advocate for all immigrants.

We support immigrant neighbors and community partners by providing programs including English and citizenship classes, naturalization clinics, trainings and presentations, and more.

Learn more at immigrantwelcomecenter.org

Learn more about how you can get involved in our charity events.

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Super Heroines, Etc. is a joyful and inclusive nonprofit organization that uses the power of fandom to fight for equity and representation.

We gather superheroines in safe environments for empowering events, fostering educational opportunities, and inspiring creative change in their communities.

As activists, we attend local, regional, and national conventions to discuss representation in the media and provide tools and support for Super Heroines Etc. to be agents of positive change. Learn more at superheroinesetc.org

BOOTH 1619

• Everything two players need to jump into Heroscape!

• Six all-new Heroes supporting the Umbral Covenant and Clockwork Combine alliances.

• Introduces two Young Shroudshroom terrain pieces: living fungal hazards! $65

Ages 14+

*Miniatures are for illustrative purposes only and will come unpainted.

HEROSCAPE and HASBRO and all related trademarks and logos are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. ©2026 Hasbro.

2 Players

30-60 Mins

Auction

At a Glance Day + Time

Discover Hidden Treasures at the Auction & Consignment Shop Step into the excitement of the Gen Con auction where thousands of tabletop treasures will find new homes! Whether you’re a collector hunting for rare gems, a budget-savvy gamer looking for great deals, or just here for the bidding wars, the auction is your chance to score big. Expect an incredible variety and plenty of surprises.

Looking to sell? Drop your games off at the consignment shop and let us do the work. Then, watch the action unfold from the front row. Come ready to bid, barter, and bring home something epic.

CONSIGNMENT STORE Thursday, 10 am – 10 pm Friday, 9 am – 10 pm Saturday, 9 am – 7 pm LIVE AUCTION Thursday, 10 am – 11 pm Friday, 9 am – 11 pm Saturday, 9 am – 11 pm Location Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6

Auction Events Crowdfunding Auction

Collectibles Auction

Charity Auction

Thursday, 8 pm

Friday, 8 pm

Sail the seas of crowdfunding with us!

Expect big games, big boxes, and big surprises!

Pirate hats optional!

The collectibles auction caters to rare and coveted items. Want a sneak peek?

Look for collectibles auction items on display in the glass showcase near the auction stage.

The most desirable items donated by exhibitors and collectors will be auctioned off, with all proceeds going directly to our charity partners — Immigrant Welcome Center and Super Heroines, Etc.

Saturday, 7 pm

All times are approximate. Check for the updated schedule posted in the auction room.

How It Works Buyers

Sellers

REGISTRATION: When you arrive at the auction, simply pay $1 to be issued a card with your unique bidder number good for the entire convention.

PRE-REGISTRATION: All items must be registered on the auction’s website (livegameauctions.com) before the convention.

BIDDING: When you see an item you want, hold your card high in the air with your number facing the stage and KEEP IT UP for as long as you are interested. If you hold your card up for longer than other bidders, you win! It’s that easy!

PAYMENT: You can pay for each item as you win or open a daily tab by paying a $50 non-refundable fee. This money will be credited towards any purchases you make. If you open a tab, your winnings will be stored until the end of that day’s session. We accept cash and major credit cards. There is a 3% buyers premium added to each transaction, which is waived for cash transactions.

CONSIGNMENT STORE: Not in the mood for a bidding war, but still looking for a good bargain? Peruse and discover hidden gems amongst the thousands of items available at the consignment store, now in a bigger space with wider aisles. This means more items, more room for browsing, and shorter wait times to get in.

Anyone with a valid Gen Con badge can enter and purchase items without needing to register with the auction. New items are added throughout the show with some prices changing daily.

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ITEM DROP-OFF TIMES Pre-registered live auction Items and Consignment Store items accepted.

Wednesday, noon – 6 pm

Thursday, 10 am – 8 pm

Additional consignment store items may be accepted depending on inventory.

Friday, 10 am – 2 pm For those dropping off for the auction, the side entrance on South Missouri Street allows for an easy drop-off, complete with a ramp and an elevator up to the auction entrance. Please refrain from using the hotel turnaround driveway to unload.

PAYOUTS: There are three options for receiving payment for your sold items: • When your item is sold until Saturday at 5 pm • Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm • By check in the mail (default option if you don’t pick up your payout) UNSOLD ITEMS: Unsold items should be picked up on Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm. Any items not collected by 2 pm will become the property of the auction.

Board Games and Card Games Game On: Board and Card Game Events for Everyone Gen Con offers you the best seat in gaming.

Explore thousands of events designed to help you play, learn, and connect. From casual games and epic adventures to championship tournaments and hands-on activities, you’ll find experiences for every interest and skill level during The Best Four Days in Gaming™.

Discover new games fresh off the press, share unforgettable moments with friends old and new, and take part in exclusive events from the publishers and communities shaping the future of tabletop games.

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Board Games and Card Games Board and Card Game Groups Allplay

ICC: 140

Container, French Toast, Jibber Jabble, Mountain Goats Legacy, Triangulation

B.A. Games

ICC: Hall B

Cult of the Deep, Forges of Ravenshire, Goats & Goblins, Truffle Snuffle

Bandai Japan

ICC: Hall B, Stadium: Field

Digimon Card Game, Dragon Ball Super Card Game, Gundam Card Game, NARUTO CARD GAME, One Piece Card Game

Bitewing Games

ICC: Hall C

Azure, Gold Country, Moytura, Totally Human

CGE (Czech Games Edition)

ICC: 235-239

Codenames, Drillers, Galaxy Trucker, Lost Ruins of Arnak, SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Cincinnati Arsenal Gaming

ICC: Hall A

Carcassonne, Catan, Terraforming Mars, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Party

Erik’s Curiosa

ICC: Hall B

Sorcery: Contested Realm

Fight in the Skies Society

Stadium: Field

A Place for All my Books, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Dawn Patrol, Flip 7, Red Dragon Inn, Wingspan

Game Base 7

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7 Wonders, Cards Against Humanity, Horrified, Splendor, Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Wyrmspan

Kelly’s Heroes Gaming Collective

JW: Grand Ballroom 1-2

Flip 7, Horrified, Sentinels of the Multiverse, Trekking The World

Kingdom Death

ICC: Hall C

Kingdom Death: Monster

Legend Story Studios

ICC: Hall B

Flesh and Blood

Mid Level Meeple

ICC: Hall B

Fortune & Famine, Gunfights & Gamblin’, Saloon Shootout

Pastimes Events

Stadium: Field

Magic: The Gathering

Pokemon

ICC: Hall B

Pokemon TCG

ProtoCLE

ICC: Hall B

Berrymandering, Galactic Power, String Theory, Weather Meeple

Ravensburger

ICC: Hall E

Disney’s Lorcana, Disney Villainous

Riot Games

ICC: Hall A

Riftbound

Rising Phoenix Gaming Club

Stadium: Field

7 Wonders, Dominion, Fluxx, Sabacc, Splendor, Ticket to Ride

Rogue Judges

Stadium: Field

Azul, Diplomacy, Lords of Waterdeep, Robo Rally, Star Trek Ascendancy

Simeous Business

ICC: Hall C

Crumb ‘n Get It, Gibbon Take

Slugfest Games

ICC: Hall C

Positano, Tales from the Red Dragon Inn, The Red Dragon Inn

Tabletop Gaymers Inc

ICC: 120

Cards Against Humanity, Critter Kitchen, HeroQuest, Mission to Planet Hexx!

The Upper Deck Company

ICC: Hall B

Dungeon Draft, Legendary, Neopets Battledome TCG, Rush of Ikorr

Train Gamers Association

Westin: Grand Ballroom IV

Brass: Birmingham, Empire Builder, Great Western Trail, Ticket to Ride

Tycoon Games

ICC: Hall B

Canvas, Everdell Duo, Tiny Epic Dungeons Adventures

WeirdCo

ICC: Hall B

Cyberpunk TCG

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Open Gaming Bring Your Game, Make New Friends — Open Gaming is Waiting!

Open Gaming Is available in the JW’s cozy yet spacious Grand Ballrooms 5 and 6! Have a game already? Find an open table to set up and play with old and new friends.

Grab an orange cone to indicate that your group wants more folks to join the fun!

Looking for Players?

Borrow a cone from the HQ — Please return them once your game starts, so others can use them!

Looking for Players: Orange Cone Use an orange cone if you have a game to play but need more players!

Looking for a Teacher: Checkered Flag Questions? Ask for help on Discord or the JW HQ, located on the second floor of the JW hotel.

#indy-looking-for-game on Discord Ready to start your game now?

Post in the #indy-looking-forgame channel in the Gen Con Discord to let other attendees know, even if they aren’t wandering the open gaming space right now. Include what game you’re playing, how many more players you can fit, and where you are located in the hall, so folks can find you.

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Place one of these flags in your cone if you’re looking for someone who knows the game to join and teach you.

Games Library Thousands of Games Await You at Lucas Oil Stadium Play new games, replay the classics, and let the adventures begin.

The library is the largest destination at Gen Con for chilling out with friends and having a great time.

Event tickets grant you access to thousands of titles and unlimited plays during your session!

Full games are awarded as prizes all weekend long!

At a Glance Day + Time Thursday – Saturday, 8 am – 2 am Sunday, 8 am – 3 pm (last game checkout at 1 pm) Location The Stadium

Children With Wristbands Play for FREE Accompanied by a ticketed adult, children with wristbands play for free! The library also hosts pick-up games, and much more. Play with your group, or join others looking for players.

The Gen Con Games Library is presented by Lending Library Logistics Leadership: Marissa Maile, Diane & Kevin Kincaid, and Jeremy Burke.

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First Exposure Playtest Hall Participating Designers @todoesjugable

Faceless Games

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4th Pillar Games

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Fleming & Hound Games

Rough Draft Games

Almanac Games

Flora Makes Me Smile

Simeous Business

Ancient Origins Games

Gamesville Workshop, LLC

Sky Turtle Press

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Giant Leap Games

SlamB Productions

Arcane Explorations

GOODMAGIK Games

Smudg’d Ink Studios

Arsenic Ink

Hear Me Out Games

Snarky Dice Games

Balloonpunk Games

Hounded Games

Solgears Workshop

Base16

Huitzi Games

Spiritbrawl Design Team

Beadle & Grimm’s

Iceblink Games

Square Fire Gaming

Big Day

Iris Garden, LLC

Squishy Cube Games

Bloodborn Games

John Hollenbach

Strange Alice Entertainment

Box Out Games

Kim For The Win

Strange Biscuits Games

Breault Games LLC

Liontoad Games

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Lisa Was Here

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Burnt Hare Games

Love and War

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Candlecraft Games

Mad Nomad Media

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Magic Helmet Games

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CowHammer Studios

Meeple Logic

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Mutambi Games

The Bear Clan

Croaks & Daggers

Nesha Games

The Misplay

Darkwana Games

Nic James Games

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Nonymous Games

Third Place Games

Devil May Care Games

Nv3 Studio

Timothy Tobeck

Diamond Design Studios

Origami Whale Games

Tiny Whaling Cats

Dice & Dagger

Parallel Dimension Gaming

TOPHAT Games

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Party Tails

Travelers Tale

Dobey Games

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Twisted Wit Games

Dream Bridge Games

Pumpkin Face Games

Volition RPG

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Punk ‘N Lala, LLC

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Eleventy Gentlemen

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Roleplaying Games A Roleplaying Game (RPG) Portrays Characters in a Fictional World of Shared Imagination Create characters, tell stories, and roll the dice. There is nothing quite like sitting at a table and building a world together. At Gen Con, RPGs are more than just games; they’re collaborative storytelling experiences powered by imagination, guided by gamemasters, and shaped by rolling the dice.

You’re questing, conspiring, and creating unforgettable moments alongside fellow adventurers. Whether it’s your first campaign or your fiftieth, ask yourself where you want your imagination to take you.

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For a full schedule of RPG events, use our mobile app, go to gencon.com to purchase tickets, or scan the QR code for a complete list of events with tickets available.

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Roleplaying Games RPG Groups 23rd Century Productions

JW: White River Ballroom F

Battlelords, Savage Worlds

3WS Games

ICC: 131-132

Cypher

AAW Games

JW: White River Ballroom C-D

Dungeons & Dragons

Arcane Library

JW: 103

Shadowdark

Baldman Games

Stadium: West Club Lounge

Dungeons & Dragons

Catalyst Game Labs

ICC: 127, Hyatt: Cosmopolitan Ballroom A

Shadowrun

Creature Curation

JW: 102

Raptor Ruckus, Vast Grimm

Darrington Press

ICC: Hall D, Marriott: Lincoln, Marriott: Santa Fe

Daggerheart

Free League Publishing

ICC: 137, JW: White River Ballroom E

Alien, Blade Runner, Invincible RPG, Mork Borg, Vaesen

Gooey Cube

Stadium: Meeting Rooms 3-4

Dungeons & Dragons

Kobold Press

Hyatt: Cosmopolitan Ballroom B Dungeons & Dragons, RiverBank

Legends of the Shining Jewel

JW: Grand Ballroom 10

Pathfinder

Limithron

JW: Grand Ballroom 9

Pirate Borg

Marvel

ICC: 130

Marvel Multiverse

National Society of Crazed Gamers

Stadium: Field

Call of Cthulhu, Dungeons & Dragons

Need Games

Stadium: Meeting Room 9

Fabula Ultima, Piaga 1348, Terror Target Gemini, The Breach

Paizo

ICC: Sagamore Ballroom

13 Omens, Pathfinder, Starfinder

Renegade Games

ICC: 139, ICC: 242

Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG, G.I. Joe, Transformers

Rowan Rook and Decard

Stadium: Meeting Room 7

Heart: The City Beneath, Hollows, Orc Borg

StartPlaying

Stadium: Meeting Rooms 1-2

Daggerheart, Dungeons & Dragons

White Wolf

JW: 303

Vampire: The Masquerade

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Live Action Roleplaying Games For a full schedule of LARPs, use our mobile app, go to gencon.com to purchase tickets, or scan the QR code for a complete list of events with tickets available.

Live Action Roleplaying Games (LARPs) Bring Your Favorite RPG Elements to Life Through Immersive, LiveAction Play In a LARP, you physically portray your character, generally by moving around in real space and with more direct player-to-player interaction than in a traditional tabletop RPG. LARPers often enhance their roleplaying with costumes and props. LARP events are a great way to experience immersive roleplaying and improvisational storytelling — no previous experience is needed!

A Selection of Groups Running LARPs Group

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City of Glass Games

Crowne Plaza, Union Station

Mind's Eye Theatre, Vampire: The Masquerade

Elder Entertainment

Union Station

Call of Cthulhu

Goblin Mkt

Union Station

Goblin Mkt Freeform

Grimmoire Productions

Crowne Plaza, Omni, Union Station

Grimmoire Freeform

Infinite Decision Gameworks

Crowne Plaza, Union Station

Masque of the Red Death

Our World of Darkness

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Vampire: The Masquerade

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Megagames Megagames Are Just What They Sound Like — Games, but Make It Mega

For a full schedule of Megagames, use our mobile app, go to gencon. com to purchase tickets, or scan the QR code for a complete list of events with tickets available.

Combining aspects of board games and LARPs, megagames often involve dozens of players weaving interconnected storylines through multiple stages of play. Each player is assigned a role (sometimes with a backstory, personality, or a secret goal), and as they play through multiple sub-games, the outcomes of their play drive the story of the larger game.

Megagames can take the form of anything from large-scale government simulations of natural disasters, to preparing for a kaiju attack, to seeing how a real-world government would react to aliens arriving on Earth!

Megagame Groups Basenti

Omni

Mischief of Faction, Oligopoly, Watch the Skies

Everything Epic

Hilton

Dragon Thrones, Vampire the Masquerade

Megagame Coalition

JW

Courting Trouble, Den of Wolves, The World Turned Upside Down

Mystic Realms

Hilton

Cthulhu Conquest, Galactic Mercenaries

National Security Decision Making (NSDM)

Le Meridien

American Revolution Crisis, Doomsday, Near Future Science-Fiction Crisis

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Miniatures Games Witness Legendary Battles on a Miniature Scale Miniatures games are some of the most visually impressive events at the convention — recreating the great battles of history, engaging in magical and fantastical combat, or waging neverending war in the distant future — all on a tiny scale!

Minis games bring the action to life with physical models, often assembled and painted in painstaking detail. Many players also enhance tabletop play with modeled terrain pieces.

At Gen Con, minis games that depict battles and conflict from the real world are categorized as Historical Miniatures (HMN), while those played in fantasy or science fiction settings are called NonHistorical Miniatures (NMN).

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Scan the QR code, use our mobile app, or go to gencon.com for a complete list of miniatures events with tickets available.

Miniatures Groups Able Kompanie

Stadium: Field

Flames of War, Clash of Steel

AerodromeACE

ICC: Hall B

Aerodrome

Ares Games

ICC: Hall C

Quartermaster General: 1914, Sails of Glory, Wings of Glory

Atomic Mass Games

ICC: Hall E

Marvel: Crisis Protocol, Star Wars: Legion, Star Wars: Shatterpoint

Catalyst Game labs

ICC: Hall A

Battletech, Leviathans

Cincinnati Arsenal Gaming

ICC: Hall A

Battletech, Dropfleet, Necromunda, Space Hulk

Games Workshop

ICC: Hall C, ICC: Hall E

Age of Sigmar, Blood Bowl, Horus Heresy, Kill Team

Northern Virginia Gamers (NOVAG)

ICC: Hall C

Ares Zombies, Formula Waaaaagh!, Gaslands Refuelled, Wings of Glory

Ottawa Red Shirts

ICC: Hall B

Games of War, Battletech, Six Shooter

Renegade Game Studios

ICC: Hall D

Heroscape: Age of Annihilation

SWM Gamers

ICC: Hall C

Imperial Assault, Star Wars Miniatures, Star Wars Pod Racing

The SmoreySwamp

ICC: Hall C

Axis & Allies

Wyrd Games

ICC: Hall B

Malifaux, The Other Side

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The sequel to the critically acclaimed THE KING’S DILEMMA

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Miniatures Hobby Events (MHE) The Beloved Craft of Miniatures Painting, sculpting, and more! Featuring events for all skill levels.

Try your hand at painting miniatures for the first time, practice your skills, or compete against other painters!

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Ticketed events are associated with different manufacturers, some of which have final rounds you can compete to get in. Be the best painter in your group and advance to a championship round on Sunday!

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Aces of Painting MHE26ND300972 Watch professional speed-painters compete to paint the best mini; all competition minis are auctioned off for charity on Saturday night at the Gen Con Auction.

No ticket required for this event.

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Gen Con Painting Competition Awards Ceremony MHE26ND300907 Saturday, 7 pm ICC: 2nd Floor Serpentine Competition Sponsors

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Miniatures Hobby Events (MHE) Miniatures Painting Competition MHE26ND300896 Entry Dropoff Thursday, noon – 5 pm Friday, 10 am – 6 pm Entry Pickup Saturday, 7 pm – 9 pm Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm Featuring a $1000 cash prize for “BEST IN SHOW”, ribbons, and trophies! Check at the MHE HQ table for further competition information or scan the QR code above.

Entry fee is two generic tickets.

Paint and Take Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm A free, walk-up event — you’ll be given a miniature to keep, paints and brushes to use, and friendly instruction if you need help!

Note that this event does not have tickets; it is first come, first served.

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A Full Day Dedicated To Professional Growth, Hands-On Training, Industry Insights, Networking, and B2B Opportunities Held on Wednesday, the program is designed to provide hands-on training, networking, and professional development opportunities with a focus on using games as tools for specific needs within the Trade Day audience.

Anyone with a 2026 Trade Day badge can attend.

The Trade Day program is open to adults 18 and older.

Trade Day Events Trade Day programming encompasses over 70 trade-focused events, including these highlights: • Cosplay for High School Students (TRD26ND303770) • Gaming Events for Non-Gamers (TRD26ND307055) • Marketing on a Shoestring Budget (TRD26ND310872) • Making Room at the Table: Fostering Inclusive Play (TRD26ND310599) • Teaching Game-Based Learning for Engineering Courses (TRD26ND314563) • Demo Games That Build Communication (TRD26ND321141) • Live Play at Your Library (TRD26ND302562) • Global Insights for Hobby Retail Success (TRD26ND320970) Trade Day offers opportunities to learn from adjacent fields of study. Check out these events to enhance your professional development goals: • Building a Gaming Community (TRD25ND287732) • Emergence: A Theoretical & Practical Approach To Games-Based Transformation (TRD25ND272959) • Play Fair — Creating Equitable Experiences (TRD25ND278259) Scan the QR code for the most up-to-date information on Trade Day events.

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Trade Day At a Glance Day + Time Wednesday 9 am – 9:30 pm

Trade Day Marketplace 10 am – 5 pm JW: 1st Floor

Location JW: 1st & 2nd Floors

Trade Day HQ Wednesday 8 am – 4 pm Located on the 2nd floor near the skywalk

Our Keynote Speaker

Carolyn Noe

Featured Events Keynote: Games Are the Glue Presented by Carolyn Noe Games serve as powerful tools for growth, social connection, and community partnerships by leveraging the strengths of the Trade Day audience while also fostering collaboration between them.

Wednesday, 9 am JW: White River Ballroom E (TRD26ND320682) Carolyn Noe, EdD , is the founder of Super Heroines, Etc., a nonprofit organization that uses the power of fandom to build inclusive communities and advocate for equity and representation. Through creative programming rooted in comics, gaming, and pop culture, she creates welcoming spaces for women, girls, and people of underrepresented genders to connect, lead, and tell their stories.

Learn more about Super Heroines, Etc. here, and follow them on Instagram @superheroinesetc to keep up with their events. Find Carolyn and our other charity partners located on the first floor of the ICC, near Hoosier Concourse.

Demo Night & Social Mixer (TRD26ND320684) This culminating event, which is part showcase, part networking, and part social mixing, is a great way to end your 2026 Trade Day experience.

Wednesday, 7 – 9:30 pm JW: Grand Ballroom 5 Sponsored by

All Trade Day events are free; you must have a 2026 Trade Day badge to attend.

Trade Day Marketplace The Trade Day Marketplace is a great B2B opportunity to demo games and products that meet your specific needs whether that be the classroom, therapeutic sessions, library, FLGS, or just for fun! It’s a great opportunity to meet and talk to the publishers about their lines and how it can work for your particular needs.

10 am – 5 pm JW: 1st Floor Participating Companies Flagbearer Games

Chooseco

Central Michigan University

Kingswood Games

FanRoll

Gameology

Rising Empire Studios

CyberRoll

Horrible Guild

The Story Engine Group

Bridge Distribution Cube Woodworking Academy Games

Companies subject to change/cancellation.

You must have a 2026 Trade Day badge to access the Trade Day Marketplace.

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Welcome to the Game Design Academy!

Go from inspiration to innovation in immersive learning experiences led by game design academics and industry profssionals.

Thank you to the following companies for their generous donations to the program:

Attendees can engage in hands-on workshops, insightful seminars, networking opportunities, and practical skill-building sessions designed to equip aspiring and experienced designers alike with the tools they need to pursue their game design journey.

• Crystal Caste • London Pendragon • Panda • Red Bull • The Game Crafter

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Game Design Academy (GDA) has two tracks, based on the level of interest and commitment — the Student or Explorer.

The Explorer Track offers a flexible introduction to game design, while the Student Track provides a structured curriculum for aspiring game designers, with a certificate awarded upon completion.

To learn more about these tracks and Game Design Academy, scan the QR code on this page.

Events Game Design Academy has over 70 events offering a wide breadth of information about game design. Some events are curated by Gen Con, while others are offered by individuals and/or companies in the industry. All events are guaranteed to be of interest to any level of game designer.

Faculty / Event Hosts Gen Con is pleased to welcome the following game industry academics and professionals. We thank them for sharing their incredible knowledge, expertise, and event programming.

Danielle Reynolds

Cory Heald

Morgan Dontanville

Jay Cormier

Timothy Blank

Jesse Anderson

Andrew D. Devenney

Nathan Weisman

James Ernest

Ben Rosset

Matt Fantastic

Dave Beck

Daryl Andrews

Emily Vincent

Eric Perrott

Elizabeth Hargrave

Ariel Didier

David Takitaki

Kaity Bequette

Jennifer Graham-Macht

Eric Zimmerman

Jonathan Truitt

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Game Design Academy Coordinators Meet the coordinators whose insight, dedication, and hard work have been instrumental in bringing this program to life:

Kathleen Mercury, M.A.T, M.E.T

Andrew Peterson, PhD

An award-winning teacher and designer, Kathleen Mercury has been pushing the boundaries of using design thinking to merge game design and instruction from elementary to collegiate levels for over 20 years. Currently a Lecturer in the School of Education at California Polytechnic Humboldt teaching and works as a games-based learning experience designer. Kathleen is a published tabletop game designer with Greece Lightning (2021) and upcoming title Tulip Season.

Andrew is the Director of Educational Technology and Adjunct Professor of Game Design at Ferris State University. He is a passionate educator and game designer with experience in games-based learning and tabletop game design. Andrew has guided students through the creative process of designing, prototyping, and producing their own games. His expertise bridges the worlds of education and gaming, leveraging the power of games to create engaging and impactful learning experiences.

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Gen Con would like to thank Kathleen and Andrew for their unwavering effort, commitment, and generosity in developing this program. This initiative simply wouldn’t exist without their vision and passion. We are profoundly grateful. And thanks to Amy for keeping us all on track!

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The Diana Jones Award Program

Read more about the history of The Diana Jones Award program on the Gen Con blog:

The Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming celebrates the best in gaming, including game systems, supplements, magazines, companies, designers, events, and conventions. The award winner is announced annually during Gen Con. The Diana Jones team would like to thank the sponsors, board members, and community volunteers who come together every year to make this possible.

The 2026 finalists are: Mischief Toy Store Molly House Price Johnson Rob Weiland Trench Crusade Ready to find out who won the award? Follow Diana Jones Award on BlueSky @dianajonesaward.org for announcements and updates!

The Diana Jones Award committee is excited to announce this year’s three winners and finalists for the Diana Jones Emerging Designer Program, which is in its fifth year!

Glaiza Champion Glaiza (siya/them) is a Filipino-American third culture kid with cultural experiences from Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Korea. They are a game designer, writer, performer, podcaster, and variety streamer who’s made their home in tabletop roleplaying games. Glaiza’s games include Beef, Missing Month, and Meet Your GelCub. Their passion is in storytelling—not just the big world-impacting stories, but the smaller, intimate ones as well.

Learn more about Glaiza at classicaladventuresfor.on

Kodi Gonzaga Kodi (they/them) is a TTRPG designer based in Los Angeles, CA, who began designing their first game, a slightly disastrous one, in 2018. They’ve since created multiple games, including Extra Ordinary, Misfits & Mayhem SRD, Down the Road Through the End of the World, Voxinn: A Firebrands Hack, and In This Echoing World. Kodi is also a creative writer, actual play performer, Big Bad Con POC Scholar, former IGDN convention coordinator, and cat lover. Learn more about Kodi’s work at kodigonzaga.com

J Strautman J Strautman (they/them), aka Yes No Goodbye, is a Toronto-based RPG designer, professional musician, and award-winning podcaster. They’ve released two zine-sized games: Contact and Insatiable Cravings, both GMless and monstrous leaning, and co-released A Fool’s Errand under Planet Arcana Games in 2025. They tour the world as a professional bass player, and have co-hosted, scored, and edited Planet Arcana, a tarot-infused science fantasy actual play. Keep up with J’s work at yesnogoodbye.ca

This year’s finalists included Annabel Lee Journey, Connie Vogelmann, Elijah Djan, and Gene Koo. The program accepts nominations at the beginning of each calendar year—scan the QR code to visit the website and learn more!

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Award Ceremonies The 2026 ENNIE Awards Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction ENT26ND317735 Friday, 6 pm – 8 pm, Union Station Grand Hall

Awards ENT26ND317742 Friday, 8 pm –11 pm, Union Station Grand Hall

The ENNIE Awards (the “ENNIES”) are an annual fan-based celebration of excellence in tabletop roleplaying gaming.

The Dice Tower Awards ENT26ND321152 Thursday, 7 pm – 9 pm ICC: 500 Ballroom

The 19th Annual Dice Tower awards will be presented live by the Dice Tower team and friends!

Join us for a live show and congratulate the winners of fourteen different awards. Which board games have the best art, the best production, best strategy, best expansion, and more? Tom Vasel and Eric Summerer along with the Dice Tower staff will be hosting and announcing the best games of 2025, as voted on by a myriad of board game reviewers and podcasters. Come join us for skits, hilarity, and a celebration of the best of 2025.

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Gen Con Painting Competition Awards Ceremony MHE26ND300907 Saturday, 7 pm – 9 pm ICC: 2nd floor Serpentine Lobby

Art Show Since the early 90s, the Gen Con Art Show has showcased some of the most talented and influential artists in the fantasy, sci-fi, comics, horror, and gaming genres.

At a Glance

At the Art Show, you can meet industry legends and upcoming new artists, find the perfect gift for the art enthusiast in your life,

Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm

or just explore and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of art!

Day + Time Thursday – Saturday,10 am – 6 pm

Location Exhibit Hall

Attending Art Show Artists TallNQuirky Alexandra Verhoven Allen Morris Amelia Leonards Amy Nagi Andrew Thompson Andy Kehoe Audrey Benjaminsen Babs Webb Ben Hill Boxerbun Bryce Kho Caitlyn Kurilich Christopher Burdett Coey Kuhn Cory Godbey Crystal Sully Danny Schwartz Deb JJ Lee Diesel LaForce Dustin Panzino Emerald Barkley Emily Fiegenschuh

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Eric Fortune Eric Wilkerson HookieDuke Erik Ly Erika Taguchi Jiuge Illustration Fian Arroyo Helen Mask HollowRam Ivy Alive Jacob Walker Bottling Sunshine Jennifer Hrabota Lesser Jessica Fong John Stanko Jon Sideriadis Kai Carpenter Kaysha Siemens Gawki Kiri Leonard Kirseel Lauren A Brown Lindsey Burcar

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Logan Feliciano Lucas Durham Mad Brake Art Malina Dowling Maliveth Mariah Tekulve Mark Behm Mark Poole Mark Tedin Megan Lara Melissa Sue Stanley Meredith Dillman Mia Araujo Michael Blank Mike Maydak Miranda Meeks Natalie Andrewson Nen Chang Nicholas Gregory Olivia Hintz Omar Rayyan Paperlarva Angelarium

Check gencon.com for updates to this list.

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Quintin Gleim Rain Aung Ralph Horsley Reiko Murakami Ren Lindroos Richard Lay RJ Palmer RK Post Rob Rey Samuel Perin Sarah Finnigan Sarah MW Miller Scott Brundage Scott Murphy Sean D. Price Shawn E Russell Shy Custis Susan Shorter Taejin Art Tim Von Rueden Tran Nguyen

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Featured Artists

Deb JJ Lee

Rob Rey

Sarah Finnigan

Deb JJ Lee is a Society of Illustrators Gold Medalist based in Brooklyn, New York. They are known for their bold and meticulous illustrations with their most recent recognition as one of Adweek’s Creative 100 in 2025. Earlier this year, they made special-edition covers for the Percy Jackson series “Heroes of Olympus”.

Rob Rey creates art of science and the cosmic perspective to help us feel a sense of awe and wonder with the universe, as well as a sense of belonging and connection with each other. His art focuses on how the natural world can be a source of meaning and ‘spirituality’ while remaining grounded in science.

Sarah Finnigan is a Texas-based artist who paints landscapes that carry fingerprints people leave behind, to tell a story of what places mean to us. Her inspiration is built on a youth spent getting lost in adventure games and exploring in the woods.

A maximalist first and human second, Deb has a penchant for making sense of clutter, detail, and body language into lush unique compositions, patterns, and bold color palettes to communicate the right emotion.

They are also the creator of the Eisnernominated graphic novel, “In Limbo”, published by First Second in 2023. View their portfolio at debleeart.com

Since graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration, Rob has become an award-winning artist in several national fine art and illustration competitions. His illustration clients include Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Upper Deck, and Penguin Books.

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She infuses her work with fantastical elements to spark curiosity and the desire to explore. Sarah’s work is achieved through a glazing technique to create luminous acrylic paintings. Her work can be found in games and books, most prominently on Magic: The Gathering cards.

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Authors Avenue At a Glance 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, military, or anime genres. These chosen authors will showcase and discuss their works in historical fantasy, urban fantasy, children’s adventure, LGBTQIA+, steampunk, and much more.

Stop by to meet your favorite author or discover a new literary world to explore!

Authors

Day + Time Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm Sunday 10 am – 4 pm Location Exhibit Hall

Publishers

Amy Allworden

Intisar Khanani

M.L. Wang

Author Ray Wenck

Isaac Crowe

Mike Shel

Brady J. Sadler

James Maxey

R. Litfin

Chris A. Jackson

JC Kang

Richard C. White

Christopher Bair

Jess Galaxie

Richard Fierce

Christopher D. Schmitz

JW Troemner

S.A. McClure

Darby Harn

K.R. Gastreich

Sewn Together Reflections

Doug Bedwell

Katika Schneider

Tatiana Obey

H. T. Brady

Laura VanArendonk Baugh

The Sci-Fi Gals

Red Writes Books

Ingrid Seymour

Lynette Bacon-Nguyen

Tiffany Rose Nickel

TANSTAAFL Press

Check gencon.com for updates to this list.

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3WS Publishing Ben Wolf Bookwyrm Authors Kimber Grey Maxwell Alexander Drake

Wraithmarked Creative

30 Years of Celebrating Storytelling The Writers Symposium provides a multi-day experience in which attendees can come together as an inclusive community to develop their craft and expand their creativity. Come celebrate the many facets of fiction in gaming and writing with us!

Special Guests Tananarive Due Tananarive Due (tah-nah-nah-REEVE doo) is an award-winning author and UCLA professor whose acclaimed Black horror and Afrofuturism works include The Reformatory, The Good House, and My Soul to Keep. She has written for The Twilight Zone, executive produced Horror Noire, and co-hosts Lifewriting with Steven Barnes. Learn more at tananarivedue.com

Steven Barnes NY Times bestselling author Steven was born in Los Angeles, California, and lives there with his wife Tananarive and son Jason. The author of over 30 novels, he has written for film and television, created the whole-life rehab system warrior-walk.com, and has coached thousands through his various programs. Learn more about Steven at stevenbarnes.com Coffee Klatch: Sunday, noon Marriott Boston SEM26ND326896

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Special Guests Signing:

In Conversation with Special Guests:

Friday, 3 pm Authors Avenue ZED26ND327150

Saturday, 1 pm Marriott Ballroom 4 SEM26ND327135

At a Glance Where Second Floor of Downtown Marriott When Thursday – Sunday Schedule Full listing of events can be found through Gen Con’s event search by filtering for Writers Symposium in the Compan/Group field.

Event Spotlight Network The Gathering Find the prospect of networking daunting? Join professionals and fans alike for a low stakes evening of mingling, entertainment, and fun.

Sponsored by the Ray Bradbury Center and Writing Excuses.

Thursday, 8 pm Marriott Ballroom 3&4 ZED26ND327124 D&D with Authors: To Publish & Perish!

Long-time DM Gregory A. Wilson leads Symposium authors through a one-shot D&D session, building on previous live events; watch your favorite writers roll dice and roleplay in this interactive TTRPG! Friday, 7 pm Marriott Ballroom 4 ENT26ND327132

Featured Guests Justina Ireland Justina Ireland is the award winning and New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including Dread Nation, Deathless Divide, Rust in the Root and Ophie’s Ghosts. Justina is also the author of a number of Star Wars books and has written comics for Boom!, IDW, Dark Horse, and Marvel.

In her spare time she writes for television. Learn more about Justina at justinaireland.com In Conversation: Saturday, 3 pm Marriott Ballroom 4 SEM26ND327137

Coffee Klatch: Sunday, 11 am Marriott Boston

Exhibit Hall Signings (Authors Avenue)

Thursday 1 pm C. S. E. Cooney 2 pm Jim C. Hines & Jonathan Janz 3 pm David A. Rodriguez & Demetrius Witherspoon 4 pm George Jreije & Richard Dansky Friday 11 am Matt Dinniman 1 pm Bryan Young & Erin M. Evans 2 pm Danian Darrell Jerry & Sheree Renée Thomas 3 pm Tananarive Due & Steven Barnes 4 pm Brandon O’Brien & Bryan Thao Worra 5 pm Justina Ireland & Kwame Mbalia Saturday 11 am Mary Robinette Kowal & Scott Lynch 1 pm Brian Keene & Mary Sangiovani

Kwame Mbalia

In Conversation: Saturday, 2 pm Marriott Ballroom 4 SEM26ND327136

Kwame is the author of Tristan Strong, co-author of Last Gate of The Emperor with Prince Joel Makonnen, and the editor of Black Boy Joy. He is a Publisher at Freedom Fire with Disney Books.

Learn more about Kwame at kwamembalia.com

2 pm Kelli Fitzpatrick & Tim Waggoner 3 pm Kameron Hurley & Lamar Giles 4 pm Erik Scott de Bie, Gini Koch, & J. B. Garner

Coffee Klatches (Downtown Marriott)

Thursday 11 am Morgan Wilson 1 pm Brady McReynolds 2 pm Diana Pho 3 pm Oriana Leckert 4 pm Matt Forbeck 5 pm Arley Sorg

2026 Featured Panelists

Friday 10 am Pitch an Agent in the Round with Gabrielle Harbowy 11 am C. S. E. Cooney and Johannah Simon 1 pm Michael A. Stackpole 2 pm Tim Waggoner and Stephen Kozeniewski 3 pm Kelli Fitzpatrick and James A. Hunter 4 pm Sheree Renée Thomas 5 pm Richard Dansky and Brandon O’Brien Saturday 10 am Gregory A. Wilson and Richard Lee Byers

Learn more about the writers and our featured panelists.

Scan the QR code.

11 am Jason Sanford and David A. Rodriguez 1 pm Shveta Thakrar and Katherine Monasterio 2 pm Monica Valentinelli and J. B. Garner 3 pm Erin Roberts 4 pm Daniel Myers and Bryan Thao Worra 5 pm Erin M. Evans and Danni Williams

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Costume Contest Join Us for the 40th Annual Gen Con Costume Contest Bring your best cosplay or grab a seat and cheer on fellow fans.

The Costume Contest celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and imagination that makes Gen Con unforgettable.

You’ll find the Costume Contest on the Main Stage (ICC: 500 Ballroom) at 4 pm on Saturday. For spectators, the Costume Contest is a free, ticketed event. Attendees without tickets may be seated if space allows, but priority is given to those with tickets. A valid Gen Con 2026 badge is required for entry.

Can’t make it to the show? No worries! The Costume Contest will be livestreamed and made available by VOD on our Gen Con Live YouTube channel at youtube.com/@GenConStream.

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Saturday Timetable 9 am Deadline to drop entries at the Information Booth.

9:30 am – 1:30 pm Costume Contest Check-In 500 Ballroom Reception Contest entries will not be accepted after check-in has closed.

3:05 pm – 3:45 pm Costume Parade

3:30 pm Pre-Show Entertainment

3:45 pm Contestants report to line up for the Costume Contest.

4 pm Costume Contest begins!

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At a Glance Costume Contest ENT26ND321616 Day + Time Saturday 4 pm – 6 pm Location Main Stage (ICC: 500 Ballroom)

Costume Contest Contestant Info Registration Registering in advance is highly recommended.

The costume contest is limited to 70 entries. If any category receives 14 entries, that category will be closed. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first entered basis. When the contest reaches capacity, a waiting list will be created. Entries on the waiting list will be admitted to the contest if a registered entry drops out or does not appear at check-in.

To register, first read the rules, then print and fill out the form linked in the QR code or ask for a form at the Information Booth in the Main Concourse. This form does not register you for Gen Con — only the costume contest. A valid Gen Con badge and two generic tickets will be required when you sign in at Costume Contest Check-In. An emcee introduction is REQUIRED! You must submit a short introduction for yourself that you would like the emcee to read as you appear on stage. Type or handwrite it (neatly) and attach it to your entry form.

This is your chance to impress the judges; include a description of the construction of your costume. This description is limited to 100 words. Gen Con reserves the right to edit material.

officially registered until you appear at check-in.

Contestants who do not appear at checkin (see Saturday timetable) are considered dropped.

Check-in takes about 30 minutes.

Your emcee introduction is required at check-in.

On-site entries: If you register on site, fill out the entry form (your introduction for the emcee must be attached and typed or neatly written) and drop it in the “Costume Contest Entry” box located at the Information Booth in the Main Concourse by 9 am on Saturday. If you miss this deadline, come directly to Costume Contest Check-In (500 Ballroom Reception) and staff will determine if there is room for you.

Contestant check-in: All contestants must appear at contest check-in. Mailing or dropping an entry form reserves a space for you, but you are not

Contest Basics Costume entries may be simple walk-onand-pivot displays or may involve a short presentation. Performances are limited to two minutes. You may perform your own speech, drama, song, or other skill, or you can simply model while our emcee narrates text that you provide. Either way, the emphasis of judging is on the costumes.

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Costume Contest Costume Categories

Costume Parade

Choose a category for your costume and check it on the entry form. If your costume fits multiple categories, pick the category you prefer. We will review your costume at check-in to make sure you are in the right category.

Categories may be closed depending on the number of entries.

The parade is a great way to gather with fellow cosplayers and show off your cosplay creativity at Gen Con! Anyone in costume may join the parade anywhere along the route listed below. Parade participants will assemble outside Hall A at 3 pm.

• Fantasy / Historical: Wizards, barbarians, pixies, mermaids, warriors, Renaissance citizens, etc.

• Game Characters: Video games, board games, roleplaying games, etc.

Contestants: The parade is encouraged but optional; contest judging will not consider parade participation.

• Pop Culture: Robots, aliens, spaceship pilots, heroes, villains, etc.

• Professional: To keep the contest fair, you must enter the Professional category if you meet any of the following criteria, regardless of your age: 1. You are a past first-place winner of a Gen Con costume contest or other major costume contest TWICE within the past five years.

2. Your costume was constructed by a professional in the garment or costume industry, whether it was you or someone else.

Parade Route The parade begins outside Hall A. Enters Hall A traveling through the length of the Event Hall.

3. Your costume was constructed by someone who earns the majority of their living in the construction of costumes or clothing.

The parade will then exit through Hall D.

4. First-place winners in the child category will be evaluated for the Professional category on a case-by-case basis. Costumes made by adults will be moved to the Professional category. Children who make their own costumes may be allowed to remain in the Child category.

The parade continues north along the Crossroads Concourse, exiting outside the doors to the Westin.

• Child: Ages 0–13, all costume types • Groups: Teams of two or more costumers.

• Potluck: Anything not mentioned above!

Awards and prizes will be presented for the following special categories: • Best In Show • Staff Favorite • Golden Needle • Marvel: Special prize awarded to the best cosplay featuring an iconic Marvel hero or villian.

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A sharp right turn on Maryland Street through the Maryland Street Motor Lobby.

Another right turn at the corner of Capitol Avenue.

The parade ends at the Georgia Street entrance.

Film Fest Events

Need a Break From the Crowds of the Exhibit Hall? Join Filmmakers From Around the World as They Share Their Visions The Gen Con Film Festival presents films that are inspiring, thrilling, suspenseful, and hilarious. Grab a seat and experience a different side of Gen Con.

Feature Films Game Changers - REDUX FLM26ND329033 Two former esports legends working at a failing IT company plan to break back into the gaming circuit and reclaim their status as pro gamers.

Thursday, 10 am Westin Capitol III

Game On FLM26ND329034

Rowe’s Realm FLM26ND329038 Horror - When Army vet Daniel takes a job at a legendary Halloween haunt, cheap thrills turn deadly as strange accidents blur performance and reality, revealing something far darker behind the masks.

Thursday, 9 pm Westin Capitol III

“Game On” follows Brenda Romero as she balances game design, family life, and the challenges of creativity, leadership, and belogning in the gaming world.

Thursday, 10 am Westin Capitol III

Sisters of the Shattered Moon FLM26ND329035

The Demonatrix FLM26ND329039 Horror - A Mexican priest helps his dominatrix neighbor after she accidentally summons an incubus demon. Starring Doug Bradley, Larry Fessenden, Hannah Fierman, and Nivek Ogre.

Thursday, 10:30 pm Westin Capitol III

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Sci-fi, Thriller - When a teen uncovers corruption in her utopian cloud city, she’s exiled to a nightmarish underworld and rallies allies to save her sisters from tyrannical overlords.

Thursday, 1:30 pm Westin Capitol III

Feature Films Satellite Gaming Documentary FLM26ND329040 A filmmaker’s journey trying to remain afloat and healthy in the liminal space between projects... while the voices in his head steadily become louder.

Thursday, 10 am Westin Capitol III

Cat Cam FLM26ND329060 Horror - When two cat owners decide to put up pet cameras in their new home while they’re away on a trip, they soon make a terrifying discovery as to why their cat has been acting so strange.

The Gamers: Dorkness Falls FLM26ND329051 Fantasy - The Gamers: Dorkness Falls concludes the trilogy as The Shadow pulls the players into the game world. Without powers or levels, can they survive, uncover his plans, and find their way home?

Thursday, 10 am Westin Capitol III

Saturday, 10 pm Westin Capitol III

JourneyQuest 4 FLM26ND329061 Fantasy - After a deadly quest, an adventuring party awakens in a corrupted afterlife ruled by Death. One overlooked bard must confront their lies and break free from the eternal prison.

Saturday, 5:30 pm Westin Capitol III

Halcyon Daze: The Final Voyages of Disney’s Star Wars Galactic Starcruise FLM26ND329058 Director Carrie Coaplen’s journey from casual fan to obsession with Disney’s shortlived interactive theater experience, the Halcyon. As it may dock forever, fans and cast reflect on its magic.

Thursday, 10 am Westin Capitol III

Keep the Lights On FLM26ND329063 Actual Play - Four friends’ relaxing trip to the Pennsylvania woods turns terrifying when something horrible emerges from the dark, revealed in the shadows of a campfire horror story.

Sunday, 11 am Westin Capitol III

Voidance FLM26ND329059 Sci-fi - To join the elite ATIC Guard, Alana must stop a terrorist attack in a deadly space bar simulation. As innocent deaths reset the program, she uncovers dark truths about ATIC and questions her loyalty.

Saturday, 8 pm Westin Capitol III

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12 Sided Die — Sidequests V-X FLM26ND329055

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Gamer - Curtis’ adventures at various points in the “12 Sided Die” time line. Some serious, some comedic, some even pertinent. But all completely Curtis.

Sci-fi - As enemy Organization 113 closes in, Agent Nasmith Jones must watch his partner Nara for signs of betrayal. Across episodes, they face system failures, old friends on the run, and a final showdown.

Saturday, 10 am Westin Capitol III

Sunday, 10 am Westin Capitol III

Short Films Fantasy Short Film Block FLM26ND329036 A selection of short Fantasy films: Dungeon of Deceit: Dragon and Me: Prologue, Las Cosas Que Brillan, Mintrix and the Elven Figurine, Live Long, Bonno Eversong and the Day the Music Died, Knights & Relationships, inthebalance... wanting

Thursday, 3:30 pm Westin Capitol III

Comedy Short Film Block FLM26ND329042 A selection of short Comedy films: Truth Detector: Family Therapy, Mr. Anarchy & the Perfect Girl, Mr. Piano Man, Waiting for Bigfoot, ScrabbleTown, Employee of the Year, Kept Away

Friday, 2 pm Westin Capitol III

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Gamer Short Film Block FLM26ND329034 A selection of short films related to Games, Gamers, and Gaming: 2081, Total Party Kill, GRIMDARK, and Game On

Friday, noon Westin Capitol III

Thriller Short Film Block FLM26ND329044 A selection of short Thriller films: Naughty and Nice, MIDNIGHT CITY, The Gnawer of Rocks, Double, Enjoy Your Stay, Bodies of Water, The Most Delicious Game, Call of Nature

Friday, 4 pm Westin Capitol III

Short Films

Horror Short Film Block FLM26ND329048 Horror Short Films: The Sanctity, Relax, Quiet Tonight, Blind Date, Holly,

Supernatural Short Film Block FLM26ND329056

You’re Not Safe, It’s Not Haunted, Pop, Broken Furnace, Wisp, VOLATILE

A selection of short Thriller films: Naughty and Nice, MIDNIGHT CITY, The Gnawer of Rocks, Double, Enjoy Your Stay, Bodies of Water, The Most Delicious Game, Call of Nature

Friday, 7:30 pm Westin Capitol III

Saturday, 11 am Westin Capitol III

Sci-fi Short Film Block FLM26ND329057 A selection of short Sci-fi films: King vs. Kong, Doctor Ignatius Speculo in “Sayonara Ex Machina Monster Bikini”, REDUX 2025, Battle Of LA, SKY GUYS, Star Wars : Gratis, The Way the World Ends, Space Chai, She Fell From Space, Wished Upon A Star, Rebel Storm: A Star Wars Collateral Story, Penguins in Space

Saturday, 1 pm Westin Capitol III

Gen Con Film Festival Awards Ceremony FLM26ND329037 Celebrate with our talented filmmakers! Awards for Best Feature, Ovid Award, Best Short, Best Web Series, Best Animated, Gamer, Documentary, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Horror, Fan Film, Comedy films, and the Capstone Award for Best Student Film

Thursday, 8 pm Westin Capitol III

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Film Panels Find out what happens behind the camera and lights. Join our filmmakers as they share their experiences bringing the magic to the screen.

Film Pre-Production Panel FLM26ND329064 Thursday, 2 pm Westin Council

Film Budget and Finance Panel

Film Script Writing Panel

Producing an Independent Film Panel

FLM26ND329069 Friday, noon Westin Council

FLM26ND329074 Saturday, 10 am Westin Council

Acting for Film Panel

Female Filmmakers Panel

FLM26ND329065 Thursday, 2 pm Westin Council

FLM26ND329070 Friday, 1:30 pm Westin Council

Film Animation Panel

Life on Set, Shooting Your Film Without Getting Shot

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Filmmaker Meet & Greet FLM25ND293404 Friday, 10 am Westin Council

What Film Festivals Want Panel FLM26ND329067 Thursday, 5 pm Westin Council

Filmmaker Meet & Greet FLM26ND329068 Friday, 10 am Westin Council

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FLM26ND329075 Saturday, 11:30 am Westin Council

Promoting Your Film

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FLM26ND329076 Saturday, 1 pm Westin Council

Directing Film Panel

Film Post-Production Panel

FLM26ND329072 Friday, 4:30 pm Westin Council

AI and Film Panel FLM26ND329073 Friday, 6 pm Westin Council

FLM26ND329077 Saturday, 2:30 pm Westin Council

VFX Panel FLM26ND329078 Saturday, 4 pm Westin Council

Entertainment Enjoy Entertainment All Weekend With a Mix of Concerts, Live Plays, Comedy, and More If you’re looking for a break from a busy day in the Exhibit Hall or a way to kick off your night, get ready for an unforgettable showcase of talent on stage at Gen Con! View all entertainment events

CHARACTER SHEET, LIVE! An all-star cast of comedians takes YOUR suggestions to forge a complete character and improvise a thrilling adventure. Tragic backstory, Tavern brawls, Heroic destiny. It will be absolutely epic!

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Dungeons and Bingo!

Back for the 5th year at Gen Con, this chaotic, audience-driven live table play combines tabletop tropes, ridiculousness, and relentless interaction into one unforgettable show. Prepare for the perfect blend of Dungeons & Dragons meets Bingo in a one-shot campaign!

Thursday - Saturday, 6 pm JW Grand Ballroom 3-4 ENT26ND301383, ENT26ND301384, ENT26ND301385

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Dragons, Dice, and Divas: A Dragventure Extravaganza Drag, dice, and dazzling performances! Our queens embark on a live RPG adventure, battling monsters and serving fierce drag numbers, all led by the legendary Dungeon Daddy and percussion; its activity is fluid and involves many innovative combinations of this core instrumentation.

Call of Cthulhu Improv With Ross Bryant

Friday, 9 pm

Keeper Ross Bryant leads a cast of performers through a completely improvised descent into cosmic horror where every bad idea makes things worse — and that’s half the fun!

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Legends Society Presents: Elder Flower Power with Pointy Hat, Ginny Di & Friends An eccentric and VERY rich gourmet has hired the services of the famous society of intrepid adventurers.

Pointy Hat and Ginny Di invite you to join the Legends Society in a deliciously cooking-themed adventure!

Jacques Ze Whipper and Paolo Garbanzo Tag Team Extravaganza What happens when a world famous whipper and Gen Con’s favorite juggling jester team up for a show? Chaos and mayhem are on the schedule for this extraordinary team-up of comedy and circus skills.

An Evening With Legends of Avantris!

The Legends of Avantris cast and crew take the stage to discuss all things Avantris — past and current campaigns, updates and announcements, working as TTRPG creators/designers, and more!

Saturday, 4 pm

Thursday, 3 pm & 6 pm

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Roving Entertainers The soundtrack to the Best Four Days in Gaming!™ Catch our Roving Entertainers performing in the halls all Gen Con long.

2026 Performers: Chris Ivanovich Dan the Bard Il Troubadore Indy Swords and Shimmies The Irish Bard Marc Gunn Ogham Paolo Garbonzo

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Streaming If you’re in Indy or watching at home, you won’t want to miss this year’s lineup of amazing shows streamed live from Gen Con! Fans from around the world can stay connected with daily updates, Exhibit Hall walkthroughs, and exclusive onstage entertainment.

Subscribe to the official Gen Con YouTube channel to catch anything you missed after the show.

Gen Con Presents Gen Con 2026 Opening Ceremonies ENT26ND321605 Kick off The Best Four Days in Gaming™ with extra special guests, some surprise announcements, and more as we get a glimpse of the weekend ahead!

Thursday, 9 am youtube.com/@GenConStream

Gen Con Final Lap!

Good Morning Society x Gen Con

Join Ruel Gaviola and special guests as they recap their favorite games and gems from The Best Four Days in Gaming!

Hosts Ruel and Bailey share what they are most excited about for the upcoming weekend in this special edition of Good Morning Society live from Gen Con 2026!

Saturday, 7 pm youtube.com/@GenConStream

Thursday, noon at youtube.com/@GenConStream

Checkpoint Don’t miss your daily check-in with hosts Elisa, Josh, and special guests as they chat about the best bits of Gen Con!

Friday - Sunday, noon youtube.com/@GenConStream

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Gen Con POV POV: You’re at Gen Con! We’ll give you a con-goer’s-eye view as we show off all there is to see at Gen Con 2026.

Friday, 11 am and 3:30 pm Saturday, 10:30 am and 2:30 pm Sunday, 12:30 pm youtube.com/@GenConStream

Main Stage: ICC 500 Ballroom Daggerheart Next: Showcase & Live Demo of Hope & Fear Expansion ENT26ND320612 Join Matt Mercer, Spenser Starke, Rowan Hall, Elise Rezendes, and more for an exclusive look at Daggerheart: Hope & Fear, the next tabletop roleplaying game expansion from Darrington Press!

Thursday, noon youtube.com/@GenConStream

Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!

Live Show ENT26ND302223 See the official D&D TV show LIVE with a cast of TTRPG celebrities! A fast, funny D&D-meets-improv comedy show where everyone dies in the end.

Saturday, 7 pm youtube.com/@GenConStream

The Great Gooey Dungeon Game Show

Rhys Darby and Steve Wrigley in Dungeons and Darby ENT26ND320052 DM Steve Wrigley takes his old mate, actor Rhys Darby, along with his amazing imagination and astounding ability to inhabit characters and puts them through a classic D&D adventure for the first time live on stage!

Saturday, noon youtube.com/@GenConStream

ENT26ND315595 Be amazed by the interactive 3D Dwarven Forge dungeon, entertained by a wonderful panel of celebrity guests, thrilled by expert game master, Alphinius Goo, AND...compete for a share of thousands of dollars in prizes!

Friday, 9 am youtube.com/@GenConStream

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Streaming Streaming Stage (ICC 101-103) Disney Lorcana TCG Celebrates 3 Years with Cooperative Gameplay Demo ENT26ND327208 Four Illumineers play Disney Lorcana TCG live casting glimmers of Disney’s Winnie the Pooh characters reimagined as a party of brave adventurers in a dynamic cooperative gameplay session that will have the audience cheering on the adventurers and jeering the obstacle deck!

Thursday, 10 am youtube.com/@GenConStream

Actual Play: A New Era of World of Darkness

The Storyteller Squad Live Show: Parks and Rex

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Glimpse into the future of the World of Darkness in this live, in-progress TTRPG Actual Play(test) where you’ll watch as the game becomes what it’s meant to be.

Join a cast of familiar faces as we step into the brand new Vampire: The Masquerade project together.

The Storyteller Squad presents an actual play adventure set in Yellowstone National Park.

A Monster of the Week one shot in their cozy modern fantasy setting full of cryptids, magic, and dinosaurs?

Saturday, 8 pm youtube.com/@GenConStream

Sunday, 1 pm youtube.com/@GenConStream

Change My Mind Live!

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Debating is mandatory.

Friday, 7 pm youtube.com/@GenConStream

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Create, Move, Explore Events Beyond Gaming

At a Glance

While Gen Con is The Home of Tabletop Gaming™, hundreds of events go far beyond gaming. These events engage the creative and curious spirit that make the tabletop hobby special.

Events include crafting, exercise, dance, city tours, and more!

Open Crafting Room Location ICC: 208 -209 Day & Time Thursday – Saturday 9 am – 9 pm Sunday 9 am – 2 pm

Explore Indy Get out and explore Indy! Brewery tours and haunted walking tours await you! Find these events by searching the SPA and “Isle of Misfits” categories for “tour” in the Event Catalog.

Move Your Body After long days at gaming tables, moving and stretching out your body is essential! Whether you’re into running the Orc Stomp 5K, practicing yoga, dancing, or learning sword fighting techniques, we’ve got you covered. Find these events in the SPA category in the Event Catalog.

Discover a Different Side of Gen Con Attend events that offer hands-on experiences that go beyond gaming. Explore crafting, a variety of creative workshops, fandom, and more.

Get Crafty in the FREE Open Crafting Room Looking to try a new craft or be inspired? Visit the Open Crafting room (ICC: 208-209).

We have plenty of space and supplies to make what your heart desires!

Crafty helpers will periodically be in the room to help you level your crafting skill.

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Isle of Misfits Schedule

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Draft cards, build breathtaking floating worlds, and outscore your rivals in this travel sized strategy game for 1-2 players.

Combine with the original game for up to 4 players!

Gold foiled cards combine to create epic illustrations!

ZED The Isle of Misfit Events Where Hidden Gems and Unique Finds Become Your Next Favorite Experience We’ve listed just a sampling of ZED events on this page, but you’ll find all kinds of interesting events here, such as escape rooms, social deduction games, megagames, and unique events you won’t find anywhere else! Don’t overlook this category, as you never know what might turn up!

NSDM The National Security Decision Making (NSDM) Game is a fastpaced, challenging simulation of contemporary politics and eternal strategic principles. It is modeled after the simulations used by senior U.S. Government officials.

Here’s the game in a nutshell: “You players are the Legislature. You over there, you’re the Cabinet. You folks in the corner are the military leadership.

This guy’s the President. The scenario is: it’s the world as you know it today.

Fix it. Start now.”

Deceptively Social Gaming

Indie Games on Demand Walk Up

Deception Alley: Play your favorite social deduction games with your friends! This year’s confirmed games include Are You A Werewolf?, Ultimate Werewolf, Witch Hunt, and Blood on the Clocktower!

Highlighting small press and independent RPGs. The event is organized by friendly volunteers and designers who will help you match your interests to a GM ready to go with an awesome game. Serves as a showcase for small press and independent games, such as Fiasco, Dungeon World, Mouse Guard, Lady Blackbird, Dresden Files, and many others.

Two Rooms and a Boom: Social hidden role game where one team’s bomber attempts to find the other team’s president. Hostages are exchanged between two rooms.

Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 8 pm

Thursday – Saturday, 6 pm – 2 am

Sunday, 10 am – noon

ICC Wabash West Concourse

Westin Grand Ballroom 3

NSDM will have events throughout the weekend at the Le Meridien Hotel.

BoardGameGeek Hot Games

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Cruise through BoardGameGeek’s (BGG) game library, featuring titles exclusively released from Gen Con 2025, and grab something that you’ve been itching to play. We’ll have guides on hand to assist you as much as we can.

Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 10 pm Sunday, 10 am – 1 pm Hyatt Regency Ballroom

Solo RPG Library Choose from a variety of solo RPGs and start your morning with a quiet journey into your own mind.

Thursday – Saturday, 8 am – 10 am Marriott Kentucky

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Escape Rooms Gather Your Party for the Ultimate Escape Escape rooms are live-action, immersive puzzle games. They can vary in size: portable boxes, briefcases, and even entire rooms! For room-sized events, you and your friends get “locked” in a themed room (not really locked in, but the idea is that you’re trapped). The goal is to find secret clues, use your wits, dexterity, and a bit of luck to solve mysteries and “escape” before time runs out — usually 60 minutes.

Grab your squad and get ready for an adrenaline rush!

CGE (Czech Games Edition) Role for Escape As you settle in for another marathon RPG session, the door slams shut and suddenly, you are in the midst of a whole new adventure! Players will have 45 minutes to find all the clues and escape the room with a theme based on CODENAMES: Critical Role Adventures. Can you find the clues, solve the puzzles, and escape?

Thursday - Saturday, 9 am - 8 pm Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm ICC: Rooms 235 – 238 (Czech Games Room)

The Escape Room USA

Adventure Room Creations

Co-Operatives

Escape Room USA returns with its dedicated year-round multi-room space and a variety of rooms running from morning to midnight in its premium location two blocks from the convention center! Events at their permanent location will run from Thursday through Sunday. Check them out!

ARC (formerly Pop Up Escape Rooms) returns to Gen Con with eight escape room scenarios, all with more exciting props and innovative puzzles from the mind of David Welch.

Players will be separated onto either side of a puzzle wall and must communicate to solve fun and challenging puzzles. With only half the information, every player is vital to your success! There’s a wide variety of puzzles and skill levels, all noted in the descriptions for each one.

Thursday - Saturday, 8:30 am - midnight Sunday, 10:30 am - noon The Escape Room USA - 200 S. Meridian St

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Thursday - Saturday, 8 am - midnight Sunday, 8 am - 3 pm Crowne Plaza Grand Central A-D

Thursday - Saturday, 9 am - midnight Sunday, 9 am - 3 pm Stadium East Concourse

Electronic Gaming

The Sci-fi Adventure where your crew commands the bridge of a Starship! Outfit your vessel with upgrades provided by your Quartermaster to make your ship even stronger on one of multiple missions in a continuing storyline.

Thursday – Saturday, 9 am – 10 pm Sunday, 9 am – 2 pm Marriott: Ballroom 7 – 8 PRESENTED BY

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Pinball Alley Play more than 40 of the latest and greatest pinball machines from Jersey Jack Pinball, Stern, and other modern pinball manufacturers.

There will be limited-edition pinball trophies given away to the top player of each machine during Gen Con. Stop by anytime for an unforgettable pinball experience. Pinball Alley is open all Gen Con for non-stop pinball action!

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Puppetry Program The Gen Con Puppetry Program Returns With Workshops, Seminars, and Performances!

Puppets have been used for centuries to educate, entertain, and captivate audiences. We’re excited to explore puppetry with you! Whether you’re planning to laugh and be silly at Puppet Karaoke, learn to build in our workshops, or hit the nostalgia button in our seminars, we’re pulling out all the stops…and a few strings.

Late Night Puppet Slam

Featured Guest

Jennifer Barnhart

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Jennifer Barnhart is an actor, singer, and voice-over artist, best known for her puppeteering.

Quirky, edgy puppet shows from quirky, edgy puppeteers! Puppeteers from around the country are converging on Gen Con for The Best Four Days in Gaming™ — and puppetry!

But here’s the best part: they’re saving up all of their adult material just for this puppet slam!

She was an original Broadway company member, earning an Outer Critics Circle Award for the Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q, where she created the role of Mrs. T/Bear.

Jennifer crafted the mama-lioness character Cleo on PBS’s Between the Lions, and she is an Emmy-nominated performer on Sesame Street, where she plays Zoe, Maggie Cadabby, Gladys the Cow, and Granny Bird, as well as the human role of Meredith, aka Charlie’s mom.

Additional notable credits in children’s television programming include Helpsters, Julie’s Greenroom with Julie Andrews, Johnny & the Sprites, and Bear in the Big Blue House. Further television appearances include Law & Order: SVU and Organized Crime, SNL, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Pause with Sam Jay, and House of Cards.

Jennifer also works as a “human” regionally, performing at The Arden, Goodspeed, and the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, where some of her favorite roles include Lady Macbeth, Goneril, and Mrs. Cratchitt.

In 2019, Jennifer debuted her solo cabaret, “It’s About Time!” at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in NYC. Her voiceover credits include animated series, award-winning educational apps, and Penguin/Random House audiobooks.

At a Glance Day + Time Events run through the weekend!

Check the event catalog on gencon.com for the full schedule.

Location Marriott: Indiana Ballroom E

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All of those things that we can’t do in front of kids? We’re going to do in front of you. (Okay maybe not *all* — but a bit of it!) Be prepared to laugh, to cry, to think, to gasp, to laugh again, to weep, and then laugh some more. You’ll see beauty, you’ll see talent, you’ll see silliness, and you’ll see hilarity.

Friday, 10 pm Westin: Grand V

Thank You, Event Team!

Gen Con Would Like To Thank Our Dedicated Team Of Captains, Deputies, and Program Coordinators Your passion and expertise make Gen Con special, and the convention couldn’t happen without you!

Program Coordinators Art Show Tinnell Lovitt Auction Katie Fountaine and Team BIPOC Industry Networking Event Rina Amaranthine Cardhalla Steve Wagner and Team Collective Art Project Mural Kathleen Hardy Costume Contest Anne Brown and Team Event Team Coordinator Alesia Clardy Film Festival Chuck Budreau Game Design Academy Coordinators Kathleen Mercury, Andrew Peterson Game Design Academy Admin Amy Dorey Games Library Lending Library Logistics, Marissa Maile and Team KID Program Motley Kids and the Boersma Family MHE Lyn Orzech and Team Puppetry Program Stacey Gordon Roving Entertainers Bob Brinkman Show Office Coordinator Tiana McDaniel Spa Open Crafting Coordinator Rob Lambert Streaming Elisa Melendez Trade Day Faith Felice and Team Writers Symposium Maurice Broaddus

Captains Evan Albersmeyer Natasha Amsden Stephen Bandstra Jessica Barnett Duane Allen Bellamy Rachel Bellamy David Benedict Sylvain Bergeron Kristin Bertrand-Glomski Marissa Bethancourth Gary Bishop Ivy Anne Blackmoon David Blackwell John Blankenship Jonathan H. Bolte Calum Brice Bailey Brooks Matthew Brown Megan Browning James A. Buckhorn Robin Carlyle Toby Carlyle Joshua Clouse Chris Compton Joe Corso Scott Cramer Ken Cronin Madison Curry Hannah Curtis Alexander Daufel Tracey Days Elizabeth Deahl Steven DeHart Ashley Dennis Stephanie “Serenity” Dennis Maureen Dominguez William Douglas Scout Dunlevy Amanda Eisenberg Krystin Eng Jason Epstein Nicholas Eutsler Lorena Ezeb

Eric Fair John Fanzone Eblyn Felix Timothy Flanigan Sean Flood Justin Foerster James Forest Christopher Fossum Rachel Franklin Brad Gabriel Michael Gallagher Misty Gates Natasha Giles-Reynolds Jason Gish Jonathan Grayson Allison Haley Aaron Harshman Michael Haupt Beth Henricks Dave Hensel Lydia Herbison Jeffrey Heringer Suwada Hinds Sarah Horton Jermey Houg Gretchen Immel Katherine Indoe Doc Christopher Gay Jarrod Emerson Andrea Kachelmeier Lance Kaminski Brian Kasprowicz Teresa Ann Keith-Torres Brian Kinney Sondra Kuras Aaron Laskowski Joseph Lee Quinton Lee Malissa Little Gelanie Lockhart Samuel Lovejoy Matt Lovell Melody Lyles

Paul Lyons Kayla López Luke Marsden Chandler Marshall Anthony Martinez Julia Martinez Tyler Mayer Ben Means Byron McCullough Jonathan McIntyre Peter Meng Caleb Miannan Sarah ‘Milly” Millhauser Donna Millheim Tony Missler Ryan Modena Anne Murry Gavin Murawski Daphne Neal Benjamin Neau Kendra Nelson-Rury Shawn Newton William George Nickrand Trond Nilsen Jamie O’Connor Joe O’Connor Darren O’Donnell Robert O’Neal Kelli OHeron Mike OHeron Arthur Otzenberger Mary Ovivion Bryan Zachary Owen Emily Elise Pacheco Steven Parenteau Maddie Pasquale Saagar Patel Chris Patterson Rhonda Peek Chris Pellack Steven Pfannes Steven Pfannes Chelsea Pickerel

Aaron Pohle Samantha Putnam Deja Rasmussen Russell Reilly Amanda Roberts Cody Roberts Natalie Roberts Roderick Robertson Denise Robinson Julio Rodriguez Mitchell Rohrbaugh Austin Runkel Jacob Runnals Carly Brooke Rutledge kaoru sakai Amber Sampson Tammy Sampson Timothy Christopher Scola Lani Sessoms Lee Sessoms Amber Sherman Tanya Silvernagel Amy Skaggs Erik Skoog Jeff Smith Phyllis Smith Robert Smith Kaleb Streets Angela “Chyo” Sun Andrew Suneson Daniel Swift Matthew Swift Patrick Swift Scott Tatum Hector Torres JR Greg Tuck Yekaterina Vasilyeva Kaitlynn Veno Teresa Wagoner Alexander Wang Leah Warden Ben Warmus Alex Weitz

Syndey West Trevor Whiton William Whitson Tamika Wiesner Kevin Wiley Amy Williams Elizabeth Williams Matt Williams Rachelle Wood Susan Woodill Kristin Woosley Desmond Wooten Max Worth Rachael Wright Michelene Young Captains Emeritus Charlene Britton Dave Carlson Wes Carpenter Brett Dennis Ron Felice Brian Gates David Gervais Ken Girard Janice Greene Rachael Groynom Cheney Hester Mark Modena Ryan Opalk Brandon Peters Christina Preece Kevin Preece David Spicer Larry York Joe White In Memoriam Charles Bailey Brocke Hanke Wez Nicholson William Sampson Sr. Bobbi Wilt

And all of the unmentioned teammates without whom Gen Con just wouldn’t be the same... Thank you!

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