Gen Con 2021 Digital Program Book

PROGRAM BOOK SEPTEMBER 16–19, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS

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BLOCK PARTY 28 DIANA JONES AWARD 46 ENNIE AWARDS 48 ENTREPRENEURS’ AVENUE 36 GEN CON ONLINE 38 OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE 32

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CODE OF CONDUCT 10 DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 11 HEALTH & SAFETY 12 IMPORTANT INFO 7 WELCOME 6

BOARD GAMES & CARD GAMES 52 COSTUME CONTEST 70 ESCAPE ROOMS 75 FIRST EXPOSURE PLAYTEST HALL 54 GAMES LIBRARY 66 ISLE OF MISFIT EVENTS 74 KID ZONE 60 LIVE ACTION ROLEPLAYING GAMES 56 MEGAGAMES 58 MINIATURES EVENTS 62 OPEN GAMING 64 PUPPET PROGRAM 68 ROLEPLAYING GAMES 50

1985 Games........................... 13 Arcane Wonders.....................87 Brothers Bar......................... 49 Catan.....................................67 Catalyst Game Labs......... 25, 61 CGC....................................... 43 Czech Games Edition.............. 5 Elf Creek Games....................69

Funko Games........................ 59 Game Trade Magazine........... 55 Hot Box Pizza....................... 29 Jared Henry...........................79 The Last Game Board.......inside front cover The Op................................... 65 Pegasus Spiele........................ 1

CONVENTION CENTER 16 CROWNE PLAZA 20 DOWNTOWN INDY 19 EXHIBIT HALL 14 HYATT REGENCY 21 JW 22 MARRIOTT 23 WESTIN 24 POP-UP GEN CON 39 SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 40 SPONSORS 26 STREAMING LIVE ON TWITCH 44

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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ANIME & ANIMATION 85 ART SHOW 86 AUTHORS’ AVENUE 88 CHARITY PARTNERS 78 ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS 80 EVENT TEAM 90 FILM FESTIVAL 82 TRADE DAY 76 GEN CON 2022 91

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WELCOME! A LETTER FROM PETER ADKISON Welcome back, gamers!

Arriving at Gen Con is always a highlight of my year, but returning this year after so long apart feels special. I’m so excited to welcome you back to Indianapolis for Gen Con Indy 2021!

I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone — attendees, sponsors, and partners — who rolled over their badge or investment with us from 2020 into this year. It really made the difference and allowed us to keep the show on the road through these many challenging months.

We’ve all come through so much, but we’re not out of the woods yet. Help us keep each other safe and healthy so we can all enjoy this much-needed reunion of our Gen Con family: wear a mask, avoid unnecessary crowding, wash your hands frequently, and get tested if you’re feeling symptoms.

We’ve taken what we learned last year during Gen Con Online and incorporated that digital format into this year’s experience. Gen Con Online 2021 is happening at the same time as Gen Con Indy, so check it out! There’s a whole catalog of livestreaming, events, and a Discord community that anyone can join from around the world. Pop-Up Gen Con is back this year as well, with over 200 friendly local game stores across the land hosting in their stores this weekend!

Gen Con Indy will be a bit smaller in scale this year, but there’s still a lot of magic and excitement in store. Throughout all the changing conditions, shifting logistical hurdles, and difficult decisions over the past year, there’s one thing I always knew: Gen Con is going to be Gen Con, because gamers will be gamers.

Put us in a room with games and other people who love them as much as we do, and we’re going to have a great time.

It’s not the scale of the event or anything we as organizers do that creates the essence of Gen Con — it’s the spirit of connection, play, and love for gaming and geek culture that each of you brings to the table that truly makes this The Best Four Days in Gaming™.

Game on!

Peter Adkison

Gen Con Co-Owner and Chairperson of the Board

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

GEN CON LLC STAFF PETER ADKISON MELISSA REIS ADRIAN SWARTOUT BRIAN LEWIS Owners DAVID HOPPE President MEGAN CULVER Vice President, Sales, Marketing & Events ANN EUTSLER Chief Financial Officer GREG HEINZLE Chief Technology Officer JEANNETTE LEGAULT Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives CUSTOMER SERVICE MIKE BOOZER Customer Service & Event Team Manager MICHAEL GREEN Customer Service Representative MELISSA PARKINSON Customer Service Representative EVENT MANAGEMENT DEREK GUDER Director of Events DOMINIC LEWIS Event Manager MARIAN MCBRINE Event Manager JC SMITH Event Administrator JESSICA BALLARD-BARNETT BEN WARMUS Event Reviewers FINANCE ELIZABETH HEILE Analyst INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DAVID TVERAAS IT Manager OPER ATIONS MANAGEMENT CYRA VALENZUELA BENEDICT Senior Operations Manager SALES & MARKETING LEMAR MATTOX Exhibit Hall Manager JACKIE MISERANY Senior Marketing Manager JORDAN AUGUSTINE Marketing Manager KELSEY DESROSIERS Community Manager FULFILLMENT MANAGEMENT ELKE HAUTALA BEN EXWORTHY MOYIA HARDEMAN BRIAN LUONG WEB DEVELOPMENT RENNIE ARAUCTO CHRIS DRITSAS MATT ELHOTIBY AURORA HAMPTON ALEX HARRISON TOM HUNTER SCOTT NORRIS JONATHON ROSCOE MARTIN STREICHER DAVID TVERAAS SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS AND PARTNERS: Fern Exposition, General Contractor; Reaction AV, Audio-Visual Provider; Stacia Kirby, Public Relations; Cathy Rundell, Graphic Design; Alesia Clardy, Travel & Logistics Coordinator/ Show Office Manager; Owen, Rita, and the Q-Rooms Team; Erika Weatherbee & Ryan Opalk, Convention Photography; Roderick Robertson, gencon.com Community Moderator; All Gen Con Captains and Event Team; The staff of the Indianapolis Convention Center; Visit Indy; Downtown Indy.

And a BIG thank you to ALL who make Gen Con possible, including game manufacturers, gaming clubs, Event Organizers, and of course Gen Con attendees!

2021 cover art by Naomi VanDoren

IMPORTANT INFO REGISTRATION POLICIES

*For onsite refunds or exchanges, please visit the Customer Service kiosks.

BADGE REFUNDS/EXCHANGES The last day to receive a badge refund was July 30, 2021. Badges are non-refundable and nontransferable after the deadline.

EVENT TICKET REFUNDS/EXCHANGES/CANCELLATIONS

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.

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 2021 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 government-issued photo ID and a Gen Con 2021 badge are required to process any type of ticket refund onsite. 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 116 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.

ELECTRONIC TICKETING HOW DOES E-TICKETING WORK?

E-Tickets are purchased the same way as paper tickets, but they will not be shipped to you or picked up at “Will Call.” Instead, they are stored in your Gen Con account and associated with your Gen Con badge. Event Hosts will admit you by scanning your badge rather than taking a paper ticket. A receipt, confirmation email, or tickets that are paper are not E-tickets.

IS E-TICKETING OPTIONAL?

For 2021, we are only using E-Ticketing with a select group of event organizers. Specific events will be designated as E-Ticketed only. There will be no option to get paper tickets for these events.

DO I NEED TO HAVE A SMARTPHONE TO USE E-TICKETING?

Nope! As an attendee, all you need is your badge. Event organizers will use a smartphone or other device to scan your badge and redeem your E-Tickets.

HOW DO I GET E-TICKETS?

E-Tickets are purchased the same way as paper tickets, but they will not be shipped to you or picked up at “Will Call.” Instead, they are stored in your Gen Con account and associated with your Gen Con badge. A receipt or confirmation email is not an E-Ticket.

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AT A GLANCE

REGISTRATION & CUSTOMER SERVICE WHAT IS REGISTRATION?

Registration covers all processes associated with attending the convention, obtaining badge credentials, and purchasing event tickets. Registration offers four services: Event/Badge Registration, Customer Service, Special 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 onsite at the Event Registration kiosks located in the convention center’s Wabash-East Concourse near the Maryland Street entrance or at Event Registration kiosks in Hall C. 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 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).

SPECIAL SERVICES

This kiosk is located next to the Customer Service kiosk. Disabled patrons may use this kiosk for their one-stop 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 wristbands to alert staff and event team members that the bearer may need additional assistance (i.e., limited waiting in line, etc.). A wristband is required in order to receive special assistance. The Special services kiosk is the only place to obtain a mask exception Parents may also use this kiosk if they have already purchased a badge but need to obtain a child wristband.

WILL CALL

If you purchased a badge or event tickets during Pre-Registration and selected Will Call as your shipping method (or if you bought items online after Pre-Registration closed), 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.

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.

CONTACT US

SHOW HOURS CUSTOMER SERVICE Wednesday, noon – 11 pm Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 11 pm Sunday, 7 am – 4 pm EVENT/BADGE REGISTRATION Wednesday, noon – 9 pm Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 11 pm Sunday, 7 am – 4 pm WILL CALL Wednesday, noon – 11 pm Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 11 pm Sunday, 7 am – 4 pm HALL C REMOTE EVENT REGISTRATION (purchase event tickets only) Thursday, 7:30 am – 9 pm Friday – Saturday, 9 am – 9 pm Sunday, 9 am – 2 pm EXHIBIT HALL Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm INFO BOOTH Wednesday, noon – 7 pm Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 7 pm Sunday, 7 am – 5 pm SHOW OFFICE Wednesday, noon – 9 pm Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 9 pm Sunday, 7 am – 5 pm

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, feel free to 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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ETHICS & CONDUCT

SHOW POLICIES

• 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.

• Costumes 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 NO HARASSMENT POLICY respect for the safety and personal space of other attendees.

Gen Con: The Best Four Days in Gaming! is dedicated to providing a • No live steel or weapons that can fire projectiles. harassment-free event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, • Weapons and props must not exceed the height of a standard sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, American doorway. religion, or affiliation. Gen Con does not tolerate harassment of convention Any weapon or prop that makes noise must be able to be turned off and participants in any form. Convention participants violating these rules must not be excessively loud. may be sanctioned or expelled without refund at the discretion of show Questionable items can be brought to the Information Desk in the management. convention center during operating hours to be checked for compliance SECURITY with this policy. Some events may provide exceptions to this policy under Security is provided by a professional security firm and may include off-duty strict circumstances defined by that event. Items purchased in the Exhibit law enforcement personnel, security guards, and Gen Con Event Staff. All Hall which violate this policy must be wrapped and immediately removed security personnel serve to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone. from the convention premises.

Please show them the respect they deserve. Failure to comply with the Gen Con Event Staff or security personnel may inspect any item or directives issued by uniformed security and staff may result in immediate costume or request that an attendee remove a mask at any time during the expulsion without refund. convention. Failure to comply with these policies and/or the instructions of COSTUMES & WEAPONS Gen Con Event Staff or security personnel may result in immediate removal from the convention without refund.

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

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

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

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

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

Items cannot be stored in event spaces. If found, items may be moved • Costumes may not include smoke, odors, or fog. or discarded.

• Cosplay may not include: LOST & FOUND ° Words, images, or symbols conveying racist, sexist, homophobic, The Gen Con Show Office (Room 116) will serve as the center for lost and transphobic, or otherwise prejudiced or bigoted messages or found items during the convention. Unclaimed property will be turned sentiments. over to the convention center security office at the close of the convention. ° Obscene or offensive language or images including uncensored You can help protect your belongings by including identification tags with profanities and pornographic content mobile phone numbers in wallets, purses, backpacks, and other loose items.

• Costumes should not represent or incorporate the iconography, Labeling belongings helps Gen Con staff attempt to return recovered items to uniform, or appearance of persons or objects associated with prejudice their rightful owners. Gen Con LLC assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or forgotten materials. or bigotry (e.g., Nazi imagery).

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 116.

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 Here at Gen Con, we’re in the business of having fun. After all, it wouldn’t be The Best Four Days in Gaming™ if we didn’t all have a great time together! And 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, social boundaries and their personal property.

• No stealing, cheating, trolling, or griefing.

HAVE FUN • Remember to eat, sleep and shower.

• Make a friend.

• Play some games.

• Explore the show.

UPDATED CODE OF CONDUCT AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY:

The above is an abridged version of our policy. For the full version, please visit www.gencon.com/attend/policies.

Everyone should observe commonsense 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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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION GEN CON VALUES

Over the last year we at Gen Con have thought long and hard about our mission as an organization and as community-builders. In addition to bringing you The Best Four Days in Gaming™ every year, we have a broad ambition to build inclusivity, eliminate racism, and bring more diversity to our celebration of games and gaming. We have worked over the last year to develop a new mission and new set of values for Gen Con that we are proud to share here.

OUR MISSION Our mission is 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.

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 anti-discrimination, 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 can 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 gaming is often written, and we accept the challenge of promoting change so that future Gen Con is grounded in equality, diversity, and borderless joy.

TOWARDS A MORE DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE GEN CON (SEM21200682)

Interested in learning more about how Gen Con intends to foster diversity and inclusivity at our convention and in our community? Please join us for this panel session, where members of the Gen Con team will talk about the work we’ve done, our goals, and how you can help us create a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable Gen Con. Saturday at noon in Westin: Grand Ballroom V IMPORTANT INFO 11

HEALTH AND SAFETY MASK REQUIREMENT Mask-wearing is required in all indoor and crowded outdoor Gen Con spaces this year for all attendees, exhibitors, event organizers, and staff.

Masks must cover the nose and mouth and fit snugly against the sides without gaps. Masks can be either manufactured or homemade and should be a solid piece of material without slits, exhalation valves, or punctures.

•N eck gaiters are acceptable if they

HEALTH AND SAFETY ENHANCMENTS IN THE CONVENTION CENTER • I ncreased spacing for all gaming tables

in event areas

•N ightly closure of the convention

center from midnight to 7 am for cleaning and sanitizing

•N ew hospital-grade air filtration systems •C ontactless doors, faucets, and restrooms • I ncreased hand sanitizing stations

follow the above guidelines

•B andanas are not acceptable •F ace shields and/or goggles are not

acceptable on their own but can be worn with a mask that follows the above guidelines

Masks may be removed only while actively eating and drinking in designated areas — all food and drink should be consumed in the concessions seating areas located in the Maryland Food Court, Capitol Food Court, Crossroads Concourse, Hall C, and Hall K.

THANK YOU FOR KEEPING GEN CON

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SYMPTOM CHECK If you have any of the following symptoms, please get a COVID test before entering Gen Con: •F ever or chills

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Ravensburger..........................Event Hall Rollacrit ............................Wabash Lobby Warhammer.............................Event Hall Wyrd Games.............................Event Hall

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EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE Exhibitor Booth # 1985 Games.......................................... 430 23rd Century Productions.................. 1541 25th Century Games........................... 2455 Abbots Hollow Studios.......................... 324 Albino Dragon........................................ 729 Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG).... 903 Alex W Draws....................................... 2458 AMIGO Games..................................... 2110 Archon Games....................................... 319 Anime Depot........................................ 1721 AnimeStuffStore.com.......................... 1415 Arcane Wonders.............................. 911 Archon Studio........................................ 514 Arcknight............................................. 2610 Ares Games........................................... 521 Arkenforge........................................... 2459 ArmorClass10.com............................. 2707 Armoured Wolf Productions................. 613 Ars Invicta: Art by Charles Urbach...... 2443 Art and Masks by Lisa Sell.................... 222 Art by David Lee Pancake................... 1133 Art of David Wong.................................. 815 Artana.................................................... 719 Artovision............................................. 1035 Asmadi Games.................................... 1429 Atlas Games......................................... 1401 B.A. Games.......................................... 2513 Badger Games..................................... 1630 Bard & Board......................................... 616 Barrel Aged Games............................. 2712 Battle Foam......................................... 1015 BCW Supplies...................................... 2818 BE game............................................... 2444 Beadle & Grimm’s............................... 2503 Bezier Games........................................ 205 Bicycle................................................... 814

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Black Oak Workshop........................... 2835 Blood & Cardstock Games................... 118 BoardGameTables.com........................ 829 BowenDragon1................................... 2740 Bricks & Boards.................................. 1903 Bright Eye Games................................ 2841 Broken Egg Games................................ 817 Brotherwise Games.............................. 421 C and C Games.................................... 1129 Cameo Creeps: Tiny Monster Paintings....................................... 838 Capstone Games................................... 731 Cardhaus Games................................. 1621 Catalyst Game Labs.....1603, 1611, 1703 Cephalofair Games............................... 737 Certifiable Studios.............................. 2536 CGC Trading Cards................................ 921 Chaosium............................................... 403 Chessex Manufacturing....303, 1109, 2419 Chimera Hobby Shop.......................... 2301 Chip Theory Games ............................ 2619 Conquest by Para Bellum Wargames.2920 Continuum Games............................... 1813 Coolstuffinc.com................................. 1501 Cosmodrome Games.......................... 2329 Cosplay Deviants................................. 1232 Creature Curation................................ 1243 CritSuccess......................................... 2537 Crystal Caste.....................329, 1029, 1729 Cursed Crypt........................................ 1244 D20 Collective..................................... 1231 Dark Moon Cards and Games............. 1043 Dave & Adam’s Card World................. 2427 Daywalker Syndicate........................... 2435 Deep Water Games............................... 933 Delicious.............................................. 1334 Devious Weasel Games...................... 1220

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE Devir Games........................................ 2119 DGS Games............................................ 943 Diana Stein............................................. 202 Dice Dungeons.................................... 2557 Distrix Games........................................ 741 Dragon Pets........................................... 914 Dragon Shield...................................... 1719 Dragonfly Market................................ 2602 Dragonsong Forge.............................. 2615 The Drifter’s Atlas................................ 2746 Dryad Tea............................................. 1441 DV Giochi............................................. 1815 D-Verse NEXUS................................... 1312 eBay................................................1635 Echo-X.................................................. 1631 Elf Creek Games.................................. 2561 Empire Games Group............................ 712 Enhance gaming.................................. 1533 ENnie Awards........................................ 116 Epic Adventure Candles RPG Apothecary.................................. 2608 Equilibrium USG.................................. 2322 Everything Epic...................................... 229 Extra Life................................................ 821 Family Time Games............................. 2641 Featherstone Games........................... 1642 Fernando’s Engravings....................... 1508 Floodgate Games.................................. 321 Floral Frolic......................................... 2648 Flying Buffalo...................................... 1607 Flying Frog Productions........................ 707 Foam Brain Games.............................. 1429 Fogel Pens & Creations...................... 1438 Forbidden Games...........................2311 Forged Foam......................................... 305 Fragging Unicorn Games & Rem Alternis Productions................................. 2604

Free League Publishing...................... 2436 Funko Games..................................1323 Gale Force Nine..................................... 701 Game Brewer....................................... 2462 Game Trade Magazine...................... 120 Gameboard.......................................... 2813 GameON! Travel Coin Set...................... 840 Gamer Concepts.................................. 1229 GamerMats............................................ 411 Games and Gears.................................. 312 Games Plus.......................................... 1820 Gamescience....................................... 2505 Gamewright......................................... 2002 Gaming Paper ..................................... 1143 GamingEtc.com Magic & Minis........... 1021 Gatherers’ Tavern................................ 2515 Gate Keeper Games & Dice.........................

419, 1624, 2600 Gatekeeper.......................................... 2812 Geek Orthodox..................................... 2550 Geeky Endeavors.................................. 101 Gemhammer and Sons....................... 1239 Genius Games....................................... 719 Ghost Galaxy........................................ 2637 GlitchGear.com...................................... 223 Goliath.................................................. 2727 Good Games........................................ 2447 Gooey Cube......................................... 2539 Gorilla Games...................................... 2719 Got Kilt................................................. 1130 Graded Power...................................... 1423 Grand Gamers Guild............................ 2012 Grandpa Beck’s Games....................... 2015 Green Ronin Publishing........................ 203 Greenbrier Games................................. 823 Gut Bustin Games................................ 1119 Hachette Boardgames........................ 2111

Hammerdog Games............................ 1218 Harebrained......................................... 1136 Henna Body Art................................... 1544 Hero Pins(TM)..................................... 1542 Hero: Tales of the Tomes..................... 2333 Hibernacula......................................... 1334 Hit Point Press Inc............................... 2710 Hobby World........................................ 1434 Honeck Sculpture.................................. 415 Hotsauce Games................................. 1423 Hrothgar’s Hoard................................. 2511 Hub Games.......................................... 2841 IDW Games............................................ 916 IELLO.................................................... 1319 Impact! Minatures................................. 124 Incarnate Games................................. 1331 Indie Boards and Cards....................... 1629 Indie Game Alliance............................ 1408 Indie Game Developer Network........... 108 Indie Press Revolution........................ 1519 Infinite Black........................................ 1139 Infinity Game Table by Arcade1Up..... 2742 Inside the Box Publishing.................... 2509 Iron Wind Metals................................. 1515 IV Games.............................................. 2827 Jak Lore................................................. 941 Janken Deck........................................ 2542 Japanime Games................................... 429 Jason Anarchy Games........................... 819 Kenzer and Co....................................... 501 Kess Co................................................ 1330 Keymaster Games............................... 2225 Kobold Press....................................... 1537 Kraken Dice......................................... 2735 Lady Heathers Fashions....................... 318 Last Mile Games.................................. 1339 Legion Supplies................................... 2607

ENTREPRENEURS' AVENUE

ARTISTS, AUTHORS, AND ENTERTAINERS

FAMILY FUN PAVILION

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE Page Turn Games................................ 2501 Panda Cult Games................................. 204 Pandasaurus Games.......................1219 Party People Games............................. 615 Pawley Studios.................................... 2549 Pawstar.................................................. 513 Peaceable Kingdom............................ 1913 Pegasus Publishing............................. 1500 Pelgrane Press.................................... 1519 Pendragon Costumes........................... 517 Phase Shift Games.............................. 1345 Pink Bunny Games.............................. 2401 Plan B Games...................................... 2019 Play To Beat Brain Cancer................... 2804 PlayMonster........................................ 2222 Poetic Earth Journals & Bags............. 1540 Poorwill: Micro Manufacturing Bureau..........................................1241 Pops & Bejou Games .......................... 2457 Portal Dragon...................................... 2721 Portal Games....................................... 1407 Possum Creek Games......................... 1519 Precarious Games............................... 2544 Prolific Games..................................... 1033 PSC Games.......................................... 2841 Q-Workshop Unusual Dice.........125, 1329 R. Talsorian Games.......................... 129 RAD Dice and Gaming........................... 939 Rather Dashing Games....................... 1703 Rathskellers........................................ 2708 Raven Press Maps............................... 1237 Ravensburger.................................2003 Red Raven Games............................... 1313 Red Republic Games........................... 1616 Renegade Game Studios.................... 1803 Restoration Games............................... 929 Rogue Maille........................................ 1510

Role 4 Initiative...................................... 103 RPG Travel & Tours............................. 1340 Runaway Parade Games..................... 2456 S7 Games............................................. 1335 Savagesparrow Studios...................... 2441 Scallywags Int..................................... 1640 Scott Rosema/ Artist........................... 1039 SFR ..................................................... 1125 Shadow Squirrel Games..................... 2440 Shadowmyths........................................ 842 Shark Robot......................................... 2403 Shauna Aura Knight Mythic Arts......... 2538 Skytear................................................. 2337 Slugfest Games............................... 601 Smirk and Dagger Games................... 2323 Sovranti............................................... 1445 SRG Universe......................................... 113 Stack Up............................................... 2711 StarCityGames.com............................ 2421 Starling Games.................................... 1819 Starwind Design.................................. 2551 Stat Trackers........................................ 1337 Steeped Games................................... 2555 Stephen Najarian Illustration................ 739 Steve Argyle........................................... 529 Steve Jackson Games......................... 1201 Strange Machine Games..................... 2606 Stronghold Garmes............................. 1529 Studio 6D6........................................... 2123 Studio de Sade..................................... 1743 Studio Woe........................................... 2819 Succubus Publishing........................... 2745 Sullivans Distribution............................ 320 Surfin’ Meeple..................................... 2203 Sweets and Geeks................................. 119 Sylvan Creations.................................... 121 Table of Ultimate Gaming................... 1620

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE

Level Up Dice......................................... 839 Limitless Adventures.......................... 2649 Longpack Games................................. 1031 Ludo Fact............................................. 1506 Lynnvander.......................................... 1703 Maeca Art............................................. 1440 Magic Minis and More........................... 609 Magic Stronghold Games................... 1619 Mantic Entertainment........................... 923 Maps of Mastery.................................. 1143 Meloria Maille...................................... 1543 Mesa Mundi - D20PRO........................ 1017 Metallic Dice Games.........213, 2309, 2612 Mid Level Meeple................................ 2556 Miniature Building Authority............... 1121 Mobo Games....................................... 2560 Mondo Games..................................... 2803 Monster Adventure Terrain................. 2739 Monte Cook Games............................. 2519 Moonshot Games................................ 2807 Move Rate 20 Games.......................... 1338 My Little Demon.................................. 1116 Mythic Games...................................... 2603 Naomi VanDoren/Artist....................... 2331 Nations & Cannons............................. 2461 Nauvoo Games.................................... 1907 Near Mint Games................................. 2543 Neddy Games........................................ 331 Nene Thomas...................................... 1731 Nomnivore Games Inc........................... 220 Norse Foundry...................................... 629 O Christmas Geek.................................. 322 Odam Publishing................................... 712 One Method Monkey........................... 2335 Orange Nebula.................................... 1433 Orion Games........................................ 2744 Origami Whale..................................... 2558

Tabletop Tycoon..............................1819 Tea & Absinthe...................................... 107 TeeTurtle.............................................. 2713 TGG-Games......................................... 1643 Th3rd World Studios........................... 1245 The Blonde Swan.................................. 612 The Castle Games............................... 1040 The Dice Tower.................................... 2426 The Evergreen Burrow........................ 1341 The Failed Superheroes Club............... 843 The Five Wits....................................... 2546 The Weathered Dragon....................... 1644 The WitchBorn....................................... 710 The Wizard’s Wagon............................ 1303 Thunderworks Games........................ 1512 Tidbit Games........................................ 1037 Tokyo Sky............................................. 1213 Tommy & Sammy Castillo Studios....... 743 Trick or Treat Studios........................... 1138 TrollAndToad.Com.......................507, 1103 Twilight Creations................................. 101

Listing as of 8/25/2021. Please check our website for updates and current listing.

Ukiyo-pop.............................................. 221 Unleash the Goddess.......................... 1402 Victory Point Games............................ 1819 Videguy Collectibles........................... 2837 Vigour Games........................................ 708 Volante Design Inc............................... 2821 Warhammer....................................2407 We Have Issues! Publishing................ 1233 Weird Giraffe Games........................... 1531 Wild Bill’s Craft Beverage Co..........2223 WizKids.................................................. 309 Woodside Illustrations........................ 1442 World in Chains Chainmaille............... 2442 Worldbuilders........................................ 208 Wyrd Games...................................1003 Wyrmwood.......................................... 2527 Wyvern Gaming................................... 2723 XYZ Game Labs................................... 2315 Yarro Studios....................................... 1545 Zombie Orpheus Entertainment........... 100

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BLOCK PARTY

Get ready for Block Party!

With music, food trucks, pizza, and more, Gen Con’s outdoor experiences will rock Indy all weekend long!

THE OFFICIAL PIZZA OF GEN CON When hunger strikes, gamers know to hit the HotBox Pizza tent on Georgia Street to refuel!

Tickle your taste buds with this year’s official pizza – L.A.R.P. — Live Action Ranch Pickle!

HotBox’s official pizza for Gen Con 2021 features mozzarella, bacon, dill pickles, and red pepper flakes over a ranch sauce base. This out-of-thisworld-good pickle pie, concocted by contest winner Carrie Hawkins of Temperance, Michigan, will be available exclusively from HotBox Pizza during Gen Con Indy 2021.

BLOCK PARTY PARTNER

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THE OFFICIAL SODA POP OF GEN CON Find Wild Bill’s western themed saloon at Gen Con in the exhibit hall and on Georgia Street!

Don’t forget to bring your mug or purchase one of the new 2021 Gen Con mugs. Going all in for flavor matters. Treat yourself to an infinite number of combinations of salty snacks and sweet soda pop from Wild Bill’s!

Stop by the Harry & Izzy’s tent this weekend for crispy tater tots, refreshing beverages, classic cheeseburgers, and their featured cheeseburger, the Dragon’s Breath, topped with FLAMIN’ HOT CHEETOS!

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BLOCK PARTY continued

PAN AM PLAZA

NEW FOR TH IS YE AR!

Block Party expands to include Pan Am Plaza, just up the steps from Georgia Street!

Check out outdoor performances from local artists, food and beverages, and more on the Plaza!

THE OFFICIAL BEER OF GEN CON Every summer, thousands of gamers from all over the globe flock to Indianapolis to take part in Gen Con. And every summer, Sun King brews a beer in tribute to the event!

NOTE: Alcohol that is purchased on the Plaza must be consumed on the Plaza, and alcohol purchased on Georgia Street must stay on Georgia Street (Except for to-go cans, which go home with you). We know this sounds confusing, it’s a permit thing.

Sun King Beer Garden on Georgia Street Sun King Brewery will offer a variety of award-winning craft beers, including Genevieve, the Official Beer of Gen Con 2021, as well as Sun King Hard Seltzers.

BEER GARDEN SCHEDULE Wednesday 5 pm – 9 pm Thursday – Saturday noon – 9 pm

GENEVIEVE BEER RELEASE PARTY Join us Wednesday evening at 5 pm on Georgia Street for the release of Genevieve, the official beer of Gen Con 2021! Genevieve is a Belgian/AbbeyStyle Amber Ale with malty sweetness and a fruity, sweet, and spicy character.

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SUN KING TO-GO

Choose From More Than 30 Food Trucks on Georgia Street and Capitol Street!

New this year, attendees 21+ can purchase beer to-go from the Sun King Brewery Beer Garden on Georgia Street.

NOTE: To-go purchases may not be consumed in the Beer Garden.

FOOD TRUCK SCHEDULE Breakfast shift (Thu-Sun) 8 am – 10 am Lunch shift (Thu-Sun) 11 am – 4 pm Dinner shift (Wed– Sat) 5 pm – 10 pm

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OFFICIAL GEN CON CRYSTAL CASTE BCW SUPPLIES Gen Con Deck Vault 100

This limited-edition version of BCW’s Deck Vault 100 comes in six colors (red, green, blue, black, white, purple) with the Gen Con logo on the front in a silver foil stamp (gold for the purple vault). Buy four and get a free purple Deck Vault! $25 | Booth 2818

Dice Tin

This one-of-a-kind colorful seven-piece dice tin set matches their free Gen Con d6. $15 | Booths 329, 1029, 1729

GREAT AMERICAN GOTHIC Gen Con Flask

Great American Gothic is proud to bring you the official flask of Gen Con 2021, featuring Genevieve with soaring wings over the skyline of Indianapolis. Online sales only, at GenCon.GreatAmericanGothic.com

Starting at $45 | Online Only

COOLSTUFFINC.COM Gen Con 2021 Exclusive Playmat

The official Gen Con playmat for all your gaming needs! $25 | Booth 1501

EPIC ADVENTURE CANDLES Dragon’s Den RPG Candle

Wood wick, soy candles blend smoky brimstone, Dragon’s Blood, and a crackling, “torch-like” wick. Two sizes and styles available. $12-$26 | Booth 2608

NORSE FOUNDRY Metal Dice

Made of 6063 aircraft-grade precision aluminum, these metal Gen Con dice come in d20, d6, and full sets! $10-$100 | Booth 629 32 HIGHLIGHTS

DRYAD TEA

GATE KEEPER GAMES & DICE

Oracle’s Oath Tea

Fruity and bright notes of watermelon and lime, spiced with ginger, and layered over sweet oolong and sencha green tea. Do you dare the Oath of the Oracle? $25 | Booth 1441

MY LITTLE DEMON

Genevieve 2021 Plush & Mini Plush

Color-Changing Dice Sets

These over-sized polyhedral gaming dice sets change color when placed in hot water! Exclusive to Gen Con Indy and Gen Con Online. Available in 7-die, 11-die, and “16-bit” sets. $18.99-$39.99 Booths 419, 1624, 2600

Now with a super-soft, reptile-textured fabric, gold embroidery accents, and extra wing details. Plus, Baby Genevieve — a mini, fun-sized version of your favorite Gen Con mascot! $25-$45 | Booth 1116

MERCHANDISE METALLIC DICE Dice Trays

O CHRISTMAS GEEK Gen Con folding dice trays protect your gaming surface while controlling your rolls! These high-quality, velvet dice trays fold flat to fit into your folder or backpack, and easily snap into place when you’re ready to game. $18 | Booths 213, 2612, 2309

Genevieve Holiday Ornament

3 1/4” molded glass ball printed with the iconic Genevieve on one side and the Gen Con logo on the other. Available in red or white. $12.50 | Booth 322

OFFICIAL MERCH AND APPAREL FROM ROLLACRIT

Rollacrit is the new official vendor for Gen Con merchandise and apparel, providing all of your exclusive convention merchandise needs.

Founded by a group of former ThinkGeek.com ronin, Rollacrit is a place for those who explore dungeons, construct settlements, defeat monsters, and roll dice with friends to escape the boring real world. Shop tees, hoodies, masks, hats, and more apparel and gear at the Rollacrit booth in the Wabash Concourse or shop online anytime at rollacrit.com.

Engraved Rainbow Prism Glass Dice Set

This luxury dice set is carved out of Rainbow Prism Glass and reflects beautiful colors as it hits the light. This is a full-sized, 16mm polyhedral dice set with seven dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d10%, d12, and d20). $80 | Booths 213, 2612, 2309

SLUGFEST GAMES Red Dragon Inn Genevieve Promo Pack

Three promo cards for The Red Dragon Inn featuring Genevieve! $5 | Booth 601

Sharp-Edge Pyre Resin Dice Set

Gen Con 2021 sharp-edge dice are hand-polished to keep their beautiful, sharp edges for a precise roll. This is a full-sized, 16mm polyhedral dice set with seven dice (d4, d6, d8, d10, d10%, d12, and d20). $50 | Booths 213, 2612, 2309

WYRMWOOD Hero Vaults

Wyrmwood is proud to offer another edition of officially licensed Gen Con Hero Vaults, available in Cherry and Bolivian Rosewood. Perfect for storing your dice or miniatures! $53-$69 | Booth 2527 HIGHLIGHTS 33

Collectible Enamel Pins!

Blood & Cardstock Brotherwise Games Games LLC Booth 118 Booth 421

C & C Games Booth 1129

Collectible Enamel Pins!

Hobby World Booth 1434

Chris Bair Creature Curation Author’s Avenue Booth 1243

Capstone Games Booth 731

Dragon Shield Booth 1719

PICK UP YOUR STARTER SET! Available at the Gen Con Store and Foam Brain Games: 4 Enamel Pins for $25!

Dryad Tea Exsistence Games Flying CLeap Games Foam Brain Games Blood & Cardstock Capstone Games Brotherwise Games & C Games Games Booth 1441 Online LLC Only Online Only Booth 1429731 Booth Booth 1129 Booth 118 Booth 421

Funko HobbyGames World Booth 1323 1434

GeekChris Orthodox Grand Gamers Guild Bair Creature Curation Booth 2550 Booth Author’s Avenue Booth 2012 1243

HABA USA Dragon Shield Booth Booth 2103 1719

PICK UP YOUR STARTER SET! Starter Set Pin

Starter Set Pin

Available at the Gen Con Store and Foam Brain Games: 4 Enamel Pins for $25!

Starter Set Pin

Dryad Tea HareBrained Booth1136 1441 Booth

Starter Set Pin Funko Games Games Prolific Booth1033 1323 Booth

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Exsistence Games Flying LeapGames Games Laura Foam VanArendon Brain Games HotBox Pizza Japanime Online Only Online Only BoothAvenue 1429 Food Truck Area Booth 429 Author’s

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Pin Bazaar Pin Trading Returns for Gen Con 2021!

This year’s event features over 30 collectible enamel pins that can be purchased, traded or gotten free from participating companies, all exclusive to Gen Con 2021! Collect pins for a chance to get free rare pins!

Pandasaurus Games Booth 1219

Sam & Fuzzy Online Only

Ravensburger Booth 2003

Ravensburger Booth 2003

Black Oak Workshop Slugfest Games Booth 2835 Booth 601

Tea & Absinthe Booth 107

Wyvern Gaming Booth 2723

Rowan, Rook & Decard

Online Only

Steve Jackson Games

Booth 1201

Asmandi Games Czech Games Booth 1429 ICC Room 233-239

Check out www.pinbazaar.com for a list of where to buy pins online, a checklist of 2021 pins, a map of 2020 pins available at the convention and more!

Collect all 4 Rare Pins and get a free Ultra-Rare Pin, while supplies last!

Acquire 7 or more Pin Bazaar pins and get free rare pins!

See Foam Brain Games Booth #1429 for details

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ENTREPRENEURS’ AVENUE

Looking for new exhibitors at Gen Con? Entrepreneurs’ Avenue is a dedicated spot in the Exhibit Hall for some of the companies who will be exhibiting with us for the very first time. These companies have come from around the world to share their games, products, and stories with you. Stop by to demo hot new games, discover up-and-coming publishers, and help us welcome some of the best and brightest newcomers to the tabletop gaming industry!

COMPANIES EXHIBITING IN ENTREPRENEURS’ AVENUE (As of early August 2021.

Please check the Exhibit Hall Map on our website for updates.)

COMPANY

25th Century Games Alex W Draws Arkenforge Cosmodrome Games Dice Dungeons Elf Creek Games Game Brewer Hero: Tales of the Tomes Mid Level Meeple Mobo Games Naomi VanDoren (Program Book Artist) Nation & Cannons One Method Monkey Origami Whale Pops & Bejou Games Runaway Parade Games Skytear (PvP Geeks) Steeped Games *Marketing Fellows in bold

MARKETING FELLOWS We award Marketing Fellowships to a handful of the top applicants from Entrepreneurs’ Avenue each year.

These fellowships afford the selected companies highlighted exposure and expanded booth space.

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25th Century Games is a tabletop publisher focused on making approachable games with family-friendly themes and accessible designs. Whether you are new to the hobby or an experienced gamer, their games provide the right level of complexity with easy to learn rules and fun gameplay brought to life through beautiful art and quality components.

Cosmodrome Games is an international board game publisher founded in 2011. As a team of dedicated perfectionists, they are crazy about what they do and their games are all about atmosphere, fun, and joy. Cosmodrome Games has more than 45 board games released all around the world in the US, European, and Asian markets.

Dice Dungeons is an RPG accessory company based in Baltimore, Maryland. They strive to make tabletop gaming more fun and more accessible for everyone, from the newest player to seasoned veterans. From unique dice to new and interesting content for game masters, they’re constantly innovating and finding new products to make your RPG gaming more exciting!

Elf Creek Games publishes games that bring excitement and wonder to families, dedicated gamers, and those new to the table. Their titles feature engaging themes, beautiful art and design, interesting gameplay, and game pieces that are a joy to use.

Starting in 2019, Steeped Games has sold over 15,000 copies of their tea board game, Chai! They’re an energetic bunch who are passionate about creating memorable, immersive board games. While their core members are rooted in Canada, their talented artists reside worldwide.

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#gencononline

GEN CON ONLINE is our online convention program featuring gaming, entertainment, and lots of other types of events, plus a packed schedule of livestreaming content on Twitch, a vibrant community on Discord, and more!

Badge registration for Gen Con Online is free and allows you to book Gen Con Online event tickets.

More than 2,000 events — gaming, livestreaming, entertainment, and more!

Gen Con Online will feature chat and community on our Discord server. Join the server to join in the fun!

COMMUNITY ON DISCORD

LIVESTREAMING ON TWITCH Gen Con Online features a packed schedule of livestreamed events on our Twitch channels. Check out our website for more info about our year-round streaming program and follow us on Twitch to get notified when we go live.

Gen Con Online 2021 is running concurrently with Gen Con Indy this year — invite your friends who couldn’t make it to Indy!

SPONSORS

We’d like to thank the following sponsors for their support!

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DEMOS COMMUNITY SALES gencon.com/pop-up #popupgencon

Pop-Up Gen Con 2021 brings a bit of the Gen Con Indy experience to your friendly local game store.

The program began in 2019 and is making a big DEMOS EVENTS PLAY comeback in 2021.

FUN EVENTS DEMOS

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BUYPLAYBUY FUN EVENTS COMMUNITY PLAY

There are more than 200 retailers participating as official Pop-Up Gen Con locations — from across the US, parts of Canada, and even one in Russia — offering demos, events, and sales of the some of the newest titles being offered at the convention.

SALES

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FUN DEMOS EVENTS COMMUNITY PARTICIPATING PUBLISHERS AND GAME TITLES Forbidden Games Dungeon Party – Starter Set Pandasaurus Games Dinosaur Island: Rawr ’n Write Rather Dashing Games Captured Moments A Downton Abbey Game Ravensburger Gravwell (2nd ed.)

SlugFest Games Dungeon Decorators Steamforged Games Godtear: The Borderlands & Eternal Glade Starter Sets Usaopoly | The Op Disney Mickey And Friends Food Fight Wyrd Games Bayou Bash

AT A GLANCE DAY & TIME Saturday

Schedule Varies — Check your FLGS for details.

LOCATION

US, Canada, and beyond!

Registration costs $5 and includes a Pop-Up Gen Con badge, lanyard, and an official Pin Bazaar pin.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICE (SEM21193156)

The Christian Gamers Guild is hosting a nondenominational worship service on Sunday at 9 am. The service includes readings from scripture, singing familiar hymns, a sermon, and an optional communion. The service will be held in the Westin: Grand Ballroom IV.

COLLECTIVE ART PROJECT Express your inner artist by participating in the creation of a large-scale living fantasy painting! Join artist Kathleen Hardy, who has created this one-of-akind art piece, by painting the canvas.

The Collective Art Project is located in the Capitol Concourse of the convention center.

PAINTING HOURS Thursday – Saturday: noon – 7 pm Sunday: 11 am – 2 pm

BALLOON SCULPTOR Balloon sculptor Tim Thurmond and his crew create a unique masterpiece in the Hoosier Concourse! On Sunday at 12 pm help us slay the creation for charity!

First strike goes to the highest bidder! All proceeds go to our 2021 Charity Partners.

Learn more about Tim Thurmond at www.TheBalloonSculptor.com

CARDHALLA 22 Cardhalla is a free, conventionlong event, and everyone can participate! Help build a city (or just about anything you want) out of cards — just grab a pile and start folding and stacking!

Then, on Saturday night, help and destroy everything for charity. Bring your pocket change to throw, with all money going to our 2021 Charity Partners. Closing festivities begin Saturday at 10 pm including the auction for the first throw. Total destruction occurs at 10:30 pm. Build. Donate. Destroy.

Thanks to Steven and his team for volunteering each year to host this amazing event!

GAMERS LIVE

(ENT21191357, ENT21191359, ENT21191361) “Gamers Live” is back! Brought to you by Zombie Orpheus Entertainment, this improvised comedy show inspired by the popular “The Gamers” film series is a mash-up of pop culture, gaming, and audience suggestions. A hilarious, one-of-a-kind Gen Con tradition you won’t want to miss!

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YOM KIPPUR ACTIVITIES

COMMUNITY ROW Representatives from a variety of local organizations, conventions, and gaming groups are present to help you discover new gamerfriendly activities and promote awareness about all the awesome things they do outside of the four days of Gen Con! Tables are manned during exhibit hall hours and attendees are welcome to stop by to learn more about all local gaming, volunteering, and educational opportunities available year-round.

Located in the Sagamore Concourse on the 2nd floor of the Indiana Convention Center.

KOL NIDRE MEAL & SERVICES (ZED21200743)

Join fellow Gen Con attendees Wednesday at 5:15 pm for a pre-fast meal at Shapiro’s. Information on Kol Nidre services will be provided.

YOM KIPPUR SERVICES & BREAK FAST MEAL (ZED21200744)

Join fellow attendees Thursday at 5:30 pm for a break fast meal at Shapiro’s. Information on Yom Kippur services will be provided.

QUIET ROOM

Need to de-stress, de-compress, and re-group?

Our Quiet Room, located in room 211 of the convention center, is just the place! A low light, self-monitored space where you can get away from the high stimulation of the convention. Take a moment or linger, whatever you need.

BLOOD DRIVE INDIANA BLOOD CENTER

QUIET ROOM HOURS Thursday – Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm Sunday: 10 am – 3 pm

BIPOC OF GEN CON SOCIAL MIXER (ZED21200646)

Stop by the Blood Drive’s hallway booth in the Crossroads Concourse to schedule your appointment. The bloodmobile will be in the Maryland Street Motor Lobby, just outside Main Registration area.

Hosted by Tanya DePass, stop by on Friday between 7-9 pm in Westin: Grand Ballroom II, to meet with other Black and POC attendees and industry folks in a relaxing environment between games and seminars!

Refreshments provided.

GAYMER GATHERINGS (ZED21191502–ZED21191504)

Tabletop Gaymers is back, hosting “Gaymer Gathering” events every night of the show. Be sure to pick up your Gaymer and Ally ribbons, buttons, etc. at the events and/or supporting vendors!

HOURS Friday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm

PIN BAZAAR PIN TRADING Looking to trade pins? Gather on the ICC 2nd Floor near the Westin Skywalk daily at 3:30pm for the official Pin Bazaar Pin Trading Meetup!

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS continued TOWARDS A MORE DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE GEN CON (SEM21200682) Join members of the Gen Con team, Saturday at noon in Westin: Grand Ballroom V, as they talk about changes we’ve made, our plans for further improvement, and our goals, mission, and values in creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable Gen Con.

R.CUP REUSABLE CUP PROGRAM

Billions of single-use cups used at live events end up in landfills each year. Not at Gen Con 2021! Gen Con is committed to sustainability, and is welcoming back r.Cup reusable cups to make an impact. Get one r.Cup to use and refill throughout the event. Drink. Refill.

Repeat. Score points for people and the planet! Follow @rcupworld on social media for info and updates.

ATTENDEE APPRECIATION EVENTS We want to thank all of you for the amazing support you’ve given us over the past year.

We cannot thank you enough for helping us manage through such a difficult time.

To thank you, we are offering some surprise events and giveaways throughout the weekend!

PAN AM PLAZA STAGE FEATURING LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND LONG!

MEET AND GREET GENEVIEVE!

Plus, a special event on the Plaza stage Friday evening at 7:30 pm, including music, giveaways, dancing, and more!

Surprise giveaways throughout the weekend in the convention center!

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Look for the Gen Con mascot, Genevieve the Dragon, as she pops up around the convention center throughout the weekend and snap a photo with her!

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STREAMING LIVE MORNING AND EVENING RECAP STREAMS

D&D TIKTOK BATTLE: BEYOND THE REALMS LIVE!

Our streams will start off each day with an overview of what to expect that day and a quick rundown of what’s happened so far over the weekend. Then we’ll wrap up each night with a recap of what happened that day and a look at some of the things to look forward to the next day.

(ENT21197518) Join D&D TikTok creators Toohardthebard, Gameratergirl, Bendoesdnd, Aclericalerror748, and Between2johns along with DM Dicecreamsandwich as they traverse their fantastical 5e homebrew world.

Thursday noon, ICC: 500 Ballroom

Check the Gen Con Online schedule for specific times each day.

GAMERS LIVE The live, improvised RPG comedy sensation is back! Join your favorite gamers as they fight [TBD] on their epic quest to [your call] in these must-see events!

BACK IN THE SADDLE

IN THE MOUTH OF BADNESS

(ENT21191357 & ENT21191358)

(ENT21191359 & ENT21191360)

Thursday 6 pm, ICC: 500 Ballroom

Friday 6 pm, ICC: 500 Ballroom

OUTBREAK UNDEAD – RAG & BONES LIVE

DICE TOWER GEN CON LIVE 2021

A live session of the survivor horror RPG show. Featuring core cast Cynthia Marie, Markeia McCarty, and Michelle Ngyen Bradley, joined by guest player and co-creator Ivan Van Norman.

(ENT21192299)

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Thursday 10 pm, Westin: Capitol I—II

BLOOD & BLADES LIVE! W/GLASS CANNON & JARED LOGAN (ENT21196876)

Live play of Blades in the Dark, John Harper’s fast-paced game of ghosts and crime! Audience members will be picked to make decisions in the story and portray NPCs! Friday 2 pm, Westin: Capitol I—II

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It’s the Dice Tower, live! With comments on games, Gen Con, and more! Come on out and join the fun of a live show!

Friday 2 pm, ICC: 500 Ballroom

ON TWITCH

Catch events live from Gen Con Indy 2021 and remotely from Gen Con Online streamed on two Twitch channels!

LA BY NIGHT LIVE AT GEN CON (ENT21200000)

Join the cast for a special actual play live stream. A coterie of young vampires does their best to navigate the macabre affairs and terrifying realities of the Los Angeles night.

TWITCH.TV/GENCONTV TWITCH.TV/GENCONMAINSTAGE

Saturday 8 pm, ICC: 500 Ballroom

AS SEEN ON

THE BROTHERS MURPH Every Monday at 6 pm Pacific, these bing-bongs tackle a game together and chat with their community. It’s a fun, casual time to hang out and enjoy some board games.

THIS GAME GETS DICEY Paula Deming and Matthew Jude may be separated by continents and an ocean, but that doesn’t stop them from playing games together online. If you want to see how your favorite tabletop games translate to an online platform, join them every Wednesday at 10 am Pacific.

STREAMING YEAR-ROUND ON GEN CON TV Gen Con Indy only lasts four days, but Gen Con lives on in our hearts year-round – and you can watch us on Twitch, too!

Each week, we bring a few games, some news, and a place to chat with

TABLETAKES Every Friday at 2 pm Pacific, the hosts of TableTakes talk through the news and excitement of the week, sharing commentary, giving context, and spreading excitement about new projects they found during the week. They are often joined by creators and designers talking about their new projects.

your fellow fans.

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The award was set up in the year 2000, with the first trophy given out at Gen Con 2001. The winners so far are:

For the twenty-first year in a row, the Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming celebrates everything that’s the best about gaming. That can mean a game system or supplement, a magazine, a company, a designer, an event or convention, or any other entity that shows gaming at its absolute zenith.

The announcement of the Diana Jones Award winner is one of the first events at Gen Con Indy. During the months before the show, the Diana Jones Award Committee — a mostly anonymous group of gaming alumni and illuminati from around the world — begins discussions about the best and brightest from adventure gaming in the previous year. After much playtesting, discussion, and voting, the committee’s nominations are whittled down to a shortlist, which is the cue for more discussion and voting until a single winner is declared.

At a private event held the Wednesday before Gen Con begins, winners receive the traveling Diana Jones Award trophy, a transparent pyramid containing the burnt remains of the last unsold copy of TSR’s Indiana Jones RPG from 1984. To find out why the trophy takes this unusual form, visit DianaJonesAward.org.

THE DIANA JONES EMERGING DESIGNER PROGRAM The Diana Jones Award committee is excited to announce the inaugural Diana Jones Emerging Designer Program! This new program focuses on amplifying the voices of up-and-coming designers with a focus on creators from marginalized communities.

It is our goal to create a program that provides both access and support to those designers that have historically been excluded from the larger industry conversations. While we recognize this program is only a first step in that process, our organization is committed to pushing forward, learning from mistakes, and improving the industry we love.

Our inaugural winner is Jeeyon Shim! She is a second-generation Korean-American game designer, multimedia artist, and outdoor educator based in California. Her work is defined by her lyrical prose, innovative mechanics, and ability to create lasting connections between players and the world around them. Jeeyon’s games have been featured on Polygon, Shut Up and Sit Down, and Dicebreaker, among other publications. She likes dirt, animals, making things with her hands, and green growing things. You can find her on Twitter @jeeyonshim, Patreon at patreon.com/ jeeyonshim, and Itchio at jeeyonshim.itch.io.

Special thanks to this year’s sponsors of the Emerging Designer Program: David Chart, Matt Forbeck, GAMA, Gen Con, Onyx Path, Renegade Games, and Unicorn Motorcycle Games.

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2001: P eter Adkison, founder of Wizards of the Coast (and now owner of Gen Con LLC and Hostile Work Environment) 2002: R on Edwards and his self-published RPG Sorcerer 2003: J oint award: Jordan Weisman (FASA, WizKids) and Nobilis RPG 2004: M y Life with Master by Paul Czege, from HalfMeme Press 2005: Ticket to Ride by Alan R. Moon, from Days of Wonder 2006: Irish Game Convention Charity Auctions 2007: The Great Pendragon Campaign by Greg Stafford 2007: Joint award: Grey Ranks RPG and Wolfgang Baur 2009: Dominion by Donald X. Vaccarino, from Rio Grande Games 2010: BoardGameGeek.com, edited by Scott Alden and Derk Solko 2011: F iasco by Jason Morningstar, from Bully Pulpit Games 2012: Nordic Larp by Jaakko Stenros and Markus Montola 2013: TableTop by Wil Wheaton, from Geek & Sundry 2014: H illfolk by Robin D. Laws, from Pelgrane Press 2015: G uide to Glorantha by Greg Stafford, Jeff Richard, and Sandy Petersen, from Moon Design Publications.

2016: Eric Lang 2017: Gen Con 2018: The Actual Play movement 2019: Star Crossed by Alex Roberts 2020: Black excellence in gaming The items on this year’s shortlist are: •B ig Bad Con’s 2019 Babble On Equity Project and PoC Programming, a fundraising effort to bring people of color to Big Bad Con. • T he Game Crafter, a print-on-demand manufacturing service for tabletop games.

•N ibcard Games, a game publisher/manufacturer.

•M ike Pondsmith, a game designer.

• S ession Zero Online, an online tabletop gaming convention.

•W ingspan, a board game by Elizabeth Hargrave, published by Stonemaier Games.

Special thanks to the sponsors of this year’s Diana Jones Award ceremony: Peter Adkison, Atlas Games, the Bundle of Holding, Calliope Games, Erik Scott de Bie, Matt Forbeck, Gaming Paper, Gen Con, Jim Kitchen, OneBookShelf, Onyx Path, Pelgrane Press, Polygon, Profantasy Software, Renegade Games, and the World of Chaldea.

To discover who has won the twenty-first annual Diana Jones Award, stop by the Gen Con Info booth or visit DianaJonesAward.org after the convention!

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21ST ANNUAL

ENNIE AWARDS Originally conceived in 2001, the ENNIES have expanded from an online award to an annual ceremony at Gen Con. Branching out from their roots focused upon d20 system publishers and products, to celebrating the achievements of all tabletop RPGs and the publishers and products that support them, the ENNIE Awards is not to be missed.

2020 ENNIE Award Winners JUDGES SPOTLIGHT

Sleepaway, Jay Dragon Glitter Hearts, Leatherman Games Refractions in Glasston, Chaosium Inc Knarls Candy Compendium, Makenzie De Armas, Levi Phipps Hit the Streets, Defend the Block, Lost Highway Games BEST ADVENTURE

Gold: A Pound of Flesh, Tuesday Knight Games Silver: Trilemma Adventures Compendium Vol 1, Trilemma Adventures BEST AID

Gold: Deck of Many Animated Spells, Hit Point Press Silver: The Dungeon Books of Battlemats, Loke Battlemats BEST ART COVER

Gold: Call of Cthulhu: Berlin the Wicked City, Chaosium Inc. Silver: The Ultraviolet Grasslands, Exalted Funeral Press BEST ART INTERIOR

Gold: The Ultraviolet Grasslands, Exalted Funeral Press Silver: Strata, Rowan, Rook and Decard BEST CARTOGRAPHY

Gold: Trilemma Adventures Compendium Vol 1, Trilemma Adventures Silver: Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, the Adventure Game, River Horse BEST ELECTRONIC BOOK

Gold: New Tales of the Miskatonic Valley 2nd Ed., Stygian Fox Silver: Uncaged Vol III, Scribemind BEST FAMILY GAME

Gold: Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, the Adventure Game, River Horse Silver: Kids on Bikes: Strange Adventures! Volume Two, Renegade Games / Hunters Entertainment BEST FREE GAME

Gold: TTRPG Safety Toolkit, Smooching Knife Silver: Tunnel Goons, Highland Paranormal Society BEST GAME

Gold: ALIEN the Roleplaying Game, Free League Publishing Silver: MÖRK BORG Artpunk RPG, Free League Publishing Best Layout and Design Gold: MÖRK BORG Artpunk RPG, Free League Publishing Silver: A Pound of Flesh, Tuesday Knight Games

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BEST MONSTER / ADVERSARY

AT A GLANCE LOCATION

Crowne Plaza, Grand Central C-D

DAY & TIME

Friday Awards Ceremony 9 pm For more information, visit us in booth 116 in the Exhibit Hall.

Gold: Mordenkainen’s Fiendish Folio, Volume 1: Monsters Malevolent and Benign, Wizards of the Coast Silver: Big Bad Booklet 1-6, Hit Point Press BEST ONLINE CONTENT

Gold: The Monsters Know What They Are Doing – Combat Tactics for DMs, Saga Press Silver: RPG Writers Workshop, Scribemind BEST ORGANIZED PLAY

Gold: Stygia Untamed, Greasy Snitches, Paul Gabat Silver: Where Can She Be, Robbie Pleasant BEST PODCAST

Gold: Asians Represent!

Silver: Red Moon Roleplaying BEST PRODUCTION VALUES

Gold: Thousand Year Old Vampire, Petit Guignol Silver: Humblewood Box Set, Hit Point Press BEST RPG RELATED PRODUCT

Gold: Absinthe in Carcosa, Pelgrane Press Silver: Session Zero, Bullypup Publishing BEST RULES

Gold: Thousand Year Old Vampire, Petit Guignol Silver: Zombie World, Magpie Games BEST SETTING

Gold: Call of Cthulhu: Berlin the Wicked City Chaosium Inc. Silver: Arkadia – The Greek Setting for 5e, Arcana Games BEST SUPPLEMENT

Gold: Delta Green: The Labyrinth, Arc Dream Publishing Silver: Ironsworn Delve, Shawn Tomkin BEST WRITING

Gold: MÖRK BORG Artpunk RPG, Free League Publishing Silver: The Monsters Know What They are Doing, Saga Press PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

Gold: MÖRK BORG Artpunk RPG, Free League Publishing Silver: Thousand Year Old Vampire, Petit Guignol Fan Favorite Publisher: Free League Publishing

ALL TIME WINNERS OF BEST PUBLISHER 2001: Privateer Press 2002: Wizards of the Coast 2003: Malhavoc Press 2004: Green Ronin Publishing 2005: Green Ronin Publishing 2006: Green Ronin Publishing 2007: Wizards of the Coast 2008: Paizo Publishing 2009: Wizards of the Coast 2010: Paizo Publishing 2011: Paizo Publishing 2012: Paizo Publishing 2013: Paizo Publishing 2014: Paizo Publishing 2015: Paizo Publishing 2016: Paizo Publishing 2017: Wizards of the Coast 2018: Wizards of the Coast 2019: Chaosium Inc. 2020: Free League Publishing 2021: Find out Friday!

YOU CAN’T SLAY DRAGONS ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.

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ROLEPLAYIING GAMES In a Roleplaying Game (RPG), players portray characters in a fictional world of shared imagination, guided by a Game Master (GM), who devises the setting and presents the characters with challenges they must face to advance the story. The possibilities are as wide as the scope of the players’ imaginations; rules give the game structure, and outcomes are resolved by chance, typically by the rolling of dice. This simple formula for shared, narrative gameplay — the GM describes a situation, the players decide how their characters will react, the outcome is decided by a structured test of chance — has been used to launch countless campaigns through an infinite variety of fictional worlds.

Ask yourself where you want your imagination to take you, and you can find a roleplaying game to take you there, while bringing your friends along for the journey.

For a full schedule of RPG events happening this year, use our mobile app or go to gencon.com and click “Gen Con Indy,” then “Buy Event Tickets.”

Use the filters to narrow down your search results.

Or, scan this QR code with the camera app on your smartphone for the RPG event list, filtered for events that have tickets available and haven’t started yet!

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A COLLECTION OF GROUPS RUNNING RPGS AT GEN CON INDY 2021 GAMING GROUP OR COMPANY

GAME

LOCATION

Baldman Games

Dungeons & Dragons

JW: Griffin Hall

Catalyst Game Labs

Shadowrun

ICC: 125-126

Heroes of Rokugan

Legend of the Five Rings

ICC: 243-245

Legends of the Shining Jewel Pathfinder

ICC: 126-127

Nations & Cannons

Dungeons & Dragons

Marriott: Indiana A

No Rails Adventure Team

Dungeons & Dragons

ICC: Hall D

Storycraft

Rupture

Marriott: Colorado

TOG Events Team

Dungeons & Dragons

Marriott: Texas

Wyvern Gaming

Stargate SG-1

JW: 201-204

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BOARD GAMES AND CARD GAMES Board Games (BGM) and card games — including Trading Card Games (TCG) and NonCollectible Card Games (CGM) — span many themes, mechanics, and genres. Played on boards, with cards, or with other physical components, they feature gameplay structured by rules and typically focused on resolving quantifiable victory conditions — for example, the player with the most points wins! Board games and card games represent a huge array of tabletop gaming experiences, and different games emphasize different qualities and characteristics: some focus on competition, strategy, teamwork, manual dexterity, random chance, and the list goes on! With so many choices, it can be hard to know where to start.

Check out some of the awesome board and card game events happening this year to explore the possibilities — play your favorites, compete against worthy adversaries, or try something new!

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GAME

LOCATION

BoardCrunch

Keyforge King of Tokyo Dice Throne Onitama Trivial Pursuit

ICC: Hall B: BoardCrunch

Czech Games Edition

Codenames Trapwords Letter Jam Space Alert Galaxy Trucker Lost Ruins of Arnak

ICC: 233-239

Fight in the Skies Society

Dawn Patrol History of the World Sparkle Kitty Dungeon Dominion Disney’s Villianous

ICC: Hall E: Fight in the Skies

Game Base 7

Star Trek 5 Year Mission Splendor Carcassonne Zombie Dice Vegas Showdown The Crew: Quest for the Planet Nine

ICC: Hall E: Game Base 7

Renegade Game Studios

Vampire: The Masquerade Rivals

ICC: Hall D: Renegade

Rising Phoenix Gaming Club

Fluxx Carcassonne The Battle at Kemble’s Cascade

ICC: Hall C: Rising Phoenix

SRG Universe

Supershow

ICC: Hall B: SRG Universe

The Op - Usaopoly

Telestrations Hues and Cues Smash Up Blank Slate

ICC: Hall D: The Op

For a full schedule of board games and card games happening this year, use our mobile app or go to gencon.com and click “Gen Con Indy,” then “Buy Event Tickets.”

Use the filters to narrow down your search results.

Or, scan the QR code below with the camera app on your smartphone for the board and card games event list, filtered for events that have tickets available and haven’t started yet!

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FIRST EXPOSURE PLAYTEST HALL Playtest games in development in the First Exposure Playtest Hall (FEPH)!

Join in on sessions every two hours starting at 8 am on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 10 am on Sunday. Prototypes will range from index cards and pennies to full production-value samples. Your input is valuable at any stage!

FEPH EVENT PARTNERS

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Seats are free; however, this event is ticketed. If you don’t have a ticket, you will be given a standby number from the Event Organizer. Sign up for a guaranteed spot through the event catalog!

AT A GLANCE LOCATION Wabash 1-3

DAY & TIME

Thursday – Saturday 8 am – midnight Sunday 8 am – noon

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LIVE ACTION ROLEPLAYING GAMES Live Action Roleplaying Games (LARPs) take everything you love about your favorite RPG — interacting with a fictional world through a heroic character, collaborative storytelling, chance resolution of events — and bring it to life through immersive, live-action play! In a LARP, you physically portray your character, generally by moving around in real space, and usually with more direct player-to-player interaction than in a traditional tabletop RPG. LARPers often (but not always) enhance their roleplaying with costumes and props.

LARP events are a great way to experience immersive roleplaying and improvisational storytelling — even if you don’t have any previous experience.

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GAME

LOCATION

City of Glass Games

World of Darkness

Marriott: Indiana Ballroom F & G

Experimental Gamer Studios

Homebrew

Crowne Plaza: Pennsylvania Station A-C

Feldra Gamers

Homebrew

Crowne Plaza: Victoria Station C-D

Heroes of Rokugan

Legend of the Five Rings

ICC: 243-245

For a full schedule of LARPs happening this year, use our mobile app or go to gencon.com and click “Gen Con Indy,” then “Buy Event Tickets.” Use the filters to narrow down your search results.

Or, scan this QR code with the camera app on your smartphone for the LARP event list, filtered for events that have tickets available and haven’t started yet!

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MEGAGAMES

For a full schedule of Megagame events happening this year, use our mobile app or go to gencon.com and click “Gen Con Indy,” then “Buy Event Tickets.” Use the filters to narrow down your search results.

Or, scan the QR code below with the camera app on your smartphone for the Megagame event list, filtered for events that have tickets available and haven’t started yet!

Megagames are just what they sound like — games, but make it mega! 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!

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A COLLECTION OF GROUPS RUNNING MEGAGAMES AT GEN CON INDY 2021 GAMING GROUP OR COMPANY

GAME

LOCATION

Basenti

Global City Mischief of Faction Mischief of Faction - United States Championship Tournament Mischief of Faction - World Championship Tournament Oligopoly Robes and Rivals WrestLegacy

Hyatt: Regency A-B

Megagame Coalition

As Thou Commands: Fantasy Edition As Thou Commands: History but Inclusive Edition Den of Wolves Sickle: A Fan-Made Scythe Megagame

Hyatt: Regency C-F

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KID ZONE Looking for something fun to do with the kids?

No problem, we’ve got you covered! Gen Con has family-friendly events for children of all ages. Meet other gaming families, try new games, get crafty, and inspire the next generation of gamers in the KID Zone,

The KID Zone is overseen by

ROOM 120

who are running many of the events in this room.

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, “sword” fighting, and a variety of other activities.

Search “KID” events in the online Event Catalog to see all events offered here.

located in Rooms 120 and 121 in the convention center!

AT A GLANCE LOCATION

ICC: Rooms 120-121

DAY & TIME

Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 8 pm Sunday 10 am – 3 pm

ROOM 121 For younger kids

Room 121 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.

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.

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MINIATURES GAMES 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 never-ending 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, and many players enhance tabletop play with modeled terrain pieces. At Gen Con, minis games depicting battles and conflicts from the real world are categorized as Historical Miniatures (HMN), while those played in fantasy or science fiction settings are called Non-Historical Miniatures (NMN).

For a full schedule of miniatures happening this year, use our mobile app or go to gencon.com and click “Gen Con Indy,” then “Buy Event Tickets.” Use the filters to narrow down your search results.

Or, scan this QR code with the camera app on your smartphone for the Historical and Non-Historical Miniatures event list, filtered for events that have tickets available and haven’t started yet!

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GAME

LOCATION

​​Able Kompanie

Flames of War Team Yankee

ICC: Hall C: Able Kompanie

BoardCrunch

X-Wing

ICC: Hall B: BoardCrunch

Catalyst Game Labs

Battletech Battletech Alpha Strike

ICC: Hall B: Catalyst

Conspiracy of Gamers

Gaslands GigaRobo Company of Heroes Quantum Rebellion

ICC: Hall B: Conspiracy of Gamers

DGS Games

Freeblades

ICC: Hall C: DGS Games

Games Workshop

Kill Team Blood Bowl Warhammer Underworlds Warhammer: Age of Sigmar Warhammer 40,000

ICC: Hall E: Games Workshop

Mantic Games

Kings Of War The Walking Dead: All Out War Kings of War: Vanguard Hellboy the Board Game Amrada

ICC: Hall C: Mantic

Para-Bellum Wargames

Conquest: First Blood Conquest The Last Argument of Kings

ICC: Hall C: Para-Bellum

R. Talsorian Games

Cyberpunk RED: Combat Zone

ICC: 137

The WitchBorn

The WitchBorn

ICC: Hall B: The WitchBorn

Wyrd Games

Malifaux The Other Side

ICC: Hall B: Wyrd

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OPEN GAMING More than 200 tables are reserved for open gaming in Hall A in the convention center this year – that’s an entire section of the Event Hall! This space has no scheduled events — it’s just for independent GMs and your fellow attendees to grab a table, find some new friends, and get some games going.

Looking for players? Borrow a cone from the Hall B HQ — just make sure to return them once your game starts up 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 Place one of these flags in your cone if you’re looking for someone who knows the game to join and teach you.

#lfg-indy on Discord Ready to start your game now? Post in the #lfg-indy 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.

LATE-NIGHT OPEN GAMING The convention center closes at midnight this year, but if you are looking to play into the wee hours of the morning, the Indiana Ballroom E in the Marriott has been set aside for late-night open gaming. It will be open 10 pm to 3 am, so you can If you have any start a longer game without questions about open having to worry about being gaming or run into any issues, interrupted at midnight when you can ask for help on Discord the convention center closes. or at the Hall B HQ right next to the reserved space 64 GAMING in Hall A.

OPEN GAMING FORUM Planning a pick-up game later this weekend?

Start a post in this forum to find players. Instructions are in a pinned post.

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GAMES LIBRARY The Games Library, hosted by Lending Library Logistics, makes it easy and fun to discover new friends and new games!

The largest destination at the convention to sit down, relax, and play games.

Event tickets grant you access to the library with hundreds of game titles to choose from.

This year the Games Library will be located in the Sagamore Ballroom and bigger than ever before!

AT A GLANCE LOCATION

ICC: Sagamore Ballroom

GAME IDS

Daily Tickets (ZED21193560 – ZED2119356) $4-10 per 8-hour slot Weekend Pass (ZED21193568) $44

DAYS & TIMES

Thursday – Saturday 8 am – midnight Sunday 8 am – 3 pm

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PUPPET PROGRAM Gen Con’s Puppet Program returns with workshops, seminars, and performances! Puppetry is an ancient art form that has been used to educate, entertain, and inspire audiences of adults and children for centuries. Whether you’re already a puppeteer, interested in the art form, or you just want to be entertained, there’s puppetry programming at

LATE NIGHT PUPPET SLAM (ENT21197411) Hilarious and slightly naughty skits from some of the funniest puppets around. Not for kids!

Gen Con that is sure to captivate you.

For a full schedule of Puppet events happening this year, scan the QR code below with the camera app on your smartphone!

Friday 10 pm Westin: Grand Ballroom V

AT A GLANCE LOCATION

Crowne Plaza: Victoria Station A & B

DAY & TIME

Events run through the weekend!

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

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COSTUME CONTEST Join us for Gen Con’s 35th annual Costume Contest! Whether you want to show off your cosplay skills and compete or be dazzled by the amazing creativity, the Costume Contest is a can’t-miss event at Gen Con! You’ll find the Costume Contest on the Main Stage in the 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 Gen Con 2021 badge is required for entry.

Have a game scheduled on the other side of the ICC at that time but still love cosplay? The Costume Contest will also be livestreamed on our Gen Con TV Twitch channel at twitch.tv/gencontv!

Due to health and safety considerations, there will be no Costume Parade this year.

CONTEST BASICS

Costume entries may be simple walk-on-and-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.

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 No one will be entered in the Costume Contest after check-in has closed.

3:45 pm

Contestants report to line up for the Costume Contest.

4 pm

Costume Contest begins!

(There will be no Costume Parade for 2021)

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REGISTRATION

AT A GLANCE

Advance registration is highly recommended. In 2021, the costume contest is limited to 50 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, fill out the form on the next page. This form does not register you for the convention — only the costume contest. A valid convention badge and two generic tickets will be required when you sign in at Costume Contest Check-In. Emcee Introduction: REQUIRED! Our emcee will introduce you as you appear on stage. Write a short introduction for yourself that you would like the emcee to read. Type it or write it neatly and email it to the Costume Contest Coordinator (see rules). 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.

On-site entries: If you must 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 by 9 am on Saturday. If you miss this deadline, come directly to Costume Contest Check-In in the 500 Reception room and staff will determine if there is room for you.

COSTUME CONTEST (ENT21182503) DAY & TIME Saturday 4 pm – 6 pm

LOCATION

ICC: 500 Ballroom/ Reception

COSTUME CATEGORIES Important Change for Gen Con 2021: This year, costume categories will be determined by the entries received. The Child, Group, and Professional categories will be included if sufficient entries are received.

• Child: Ages 0–13, all costume types.

• Group: Teams of two or more costumers.

• 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 within the past 5 years; 2. Your costume was constructed by a professional in the garment or costume industry, whether it was you or someone else; 3. Your costume was constructed by someone who earns the majority of their living in the construction of costumes or clothing.

• Other categories to be announced at check-in.

After the winners are announced in each category, they’ll be brought on stage briefly for judging in the “Best of Show” category. All first-place winners are eligible for this judging.

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 officially registered until you appear at check-in. Contestants who do not appear at check-in (see timetable) are considered dropped. Check-in takes about 30 minutes. Your emcee introduction is required at check-in.

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COSTUME CONTEST continued COSTUME CONTEST ENTRY FORM

Deposit this form in the box marked “Costume Contest Entry Forms” at the Information Booth before 9 am on Saturday, September 18, or bring it directly to Costume Contest Registration.

Please print or write neatly!

Contestant Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Your legal name, not the name of the character you will represent.)

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone: ________________________________________ Alternate Phone: ____________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Entry: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Category: Please note the rule stated below regarding the Professional category before making a selection.

Professional  Child  Group  Other  Approximate Length of Your Presentation (limited to 2 minutes):____________

Special needs (if known): Music  Microphone  Other 

(specify)______________________________________

Onsite: Be sure to attach your typed or neatly written emcee introduction (100 words or less) to this form.

Pre-registrations: Email the introduction by midnight on Sunday, September 12 (see rule #10).

READ BEFORE SIGNING

I agree to comply with the 2021 Gen Con Costume Contest Rules, and I further consent to the use of my picture, video footage, and the likeness of my costume by Gen Con Management for streaming, VOD, and any future promotional efforts.

I understand that my personal information will be stored by the Costume Contest Coordinator only and will not be shared with any outside party other than Gen Con LLC or its designees.

I understand that I must appear at Costume Contest Check-In on the day of the contest to complete the entry process; if I do not appear, I will be dropped from the contest.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature (Parent or Guardian must sign for entrants under 18 yrs. old)

Note: This form enters you in the Costume Contest only; to register for the convention, visit the registration area in the Indiana Convention Center.

COSTUME CONTEST RULES

1. Any item or activity that presents the possibility of damage to the entrants, their costumes, the audience, or the facility is prohibited.

Carrying or displaying weapons or weapon replicas of any sort is prohibited

by Convention Management except during the Costume Contest. In other words, you may bring secured weapons directly to the contest, but you cannot wear or carry weapons into the convention areas or halls. Weapons must be removed and securely wrapped immediately upon leaving the stage. Prohibited items worn into the convention areas will be confiscated.

Functional firearms are not permitted at any time in the convention or the costume contest. Fire and liquids are not permitted on stage.

2. Good taste must be used in creation and presentation of costumes and talent. Gore, graphic violence, nudity, swearing, or other objectionable elements may be grounds for disqualification as determined by the Costume Contest Staff. The Costume Contest attracts many families each year and Gen Con wishes to maintain a comfortable atmosphere for all spectators (PG-13).

3. Any participant may be disqualified from the contest by Gen Con Show Management or Costume Contest Staff for failure to observe any of these rules. All decisions made by the judges are final. All prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the contest.

4. Special stage requests will be considered but cannot be guaranteed.

Requests should be submitted in writing along with the registration form.

5. All contestants must check in and be pre-judged. A valid convention badge will be required at check-in, as well as TWO generic tickets.

Refer to the Costume Contest Timetable elsewhere on this page for check-in times and location.

6. No entries will be accepted after check-in has concluded.

Contestants who do not appear at check-in will be dropped.

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7. Restrooms are available in the convention center. Entrants are responsible for their own belongings. Gen Con is unable to provide a secure area for personal items. Contestants may bring an assistant to help with belongings.

8. Contestants may supply music to be played during their performance. Music must be submitted at check-in, and must be on a CD or a flash drive in MP3 or MP4 format. Gen Con is unable to connect electronic devices to the house sound system.

9. Questions about Costume Contest rules and registration may be addressed to the Costume Contest Coordinator. Contact Anne Brown at genconcostumelady@gmail.com. Please do not send entries via email; emailed entries will be ignored. Include the words “Costume Contest” in the subject line.

10. Emcee introductions must be emailed to the Costume Contest Coordinator by midnight on Sunday, September 12, 2021. See Rule #9.

11. If you use spam-blocking software, please adjust your settings to accept email from the Costume Contest Coordinator (see Rule #9) so you can receive communication via email.

12. Any prize money not claimed by Sunday at 4 pm at the close of the convention will be forfeited.

13. A maximum of three awards will be presented to winners of the Group category.

14. All Events to be professionally captured/recorded for livestream/ V.O.D. distribution exclusively through Company channels. Events in program are intended to be streamed live on Company’s “Gen Con TV” Main Stage channel with minimal live editing. Post show, Events to be distributed on all standard channels of distribution.

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ISLE OF MISFIT EVENTS The Isle of Misfit Events (ZED) is home to events and games that don’t fit comfortably in another event category at Gen Con. ZED events include many social deduction games, escape rooms, downtown beer tours, haunted walking tours around Indianapolis, megagames, pin trading, and special events that combine multiple types

DECEPTIVELY SOCIAL GAMING SCHEDULE Thursday – Saturday, 6 pm – midnight ICC: Wabash Hallway West 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, L90: The Origin, and NEW Blood on the Clocktower!

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.

of games!

For a full schedule of ZED happening this year, use our mobile app or go to gencon.com and click “Gen Con Indy,” then “Buy Event Tickets.” Use the filters to narrow down your search results.

Or, scan this QR code with the camera app on your smartphone for the Isle of Misfit Events list, filtered for events that have tickets available and haven’t started yet!

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ESCAPE ROOMS WHAT IS AN ESCAPE ROOM? An escape room is an immersive experience in which you and a group of friends use clues, your wits, a little dexterity, and sometimes, a bit of luck, to solve the mystery and ESCAPE THE ROOM! You only have a brief period of time, usually one hour, to make your escape/save the world/stop the bad guys/deactivate the bomb. You’ll have to work together quickly to solve the puzzles and riddles, so grab your squad and get ready for the adrenaline rush!

ONSITE LEARN LARP, LLC SCHEDULE Thursday – Sunday, Various Times Warlocked 2, A Magical Escape Room Experience — ICC: room 240 An evil warlock has trapped you in their alchemy lab and you must break curses to locate and destroy their immortality talisman and escape before the final grain of sand falls.

Nevermore, A Literary Escape Room Experience — ICC: room 241 Your new friend invited you to a wine tasting but now you can’t find them – or your way out. Use your wits to solve clues left by a Signor F to escape this im-Poe-ssible cellar before oxygen runs out.

CHICAGO CONLARP SCHEDULE Thursday – Sunday, Various Times ICC: room 242

OFFSITE THE ESCAPE ROOM USA INDIANAPOLIS The Escape Room USA offers a NEW, fun, and interactive adventure game designed for everyone. The concept: You and your team are locked in a themed room where you have 60 minutes to find clues, solve puzzles, and discover keys and combinations to escape the room before your time is up! The Escape Room Indianapolis is fun with your family, friends, and co-workers!

SCHEDULE Thursday – Saturday, 8:30 am – 12:30 am Just one block away at 200 S. Meridian St.

THE ESCAPE ROOM USA EXPERIENCES: • Jail Break Escape Room Adventure • IU Time Warp Escape Room Adventure • Space: 2112 Escape Room Adventure

Can You Reverse the Wizard’s Curse? The court wizard has been turned into a raccoon by their evil rival. Can you save the realm by figuring out how to make the antidote that will restore them before they become a raccoon permanently?

• Art Gallery Escape Room Adventure

National Security Aptitude Test: You have been recruited by the CIA for the NSAT, but your instructor, Special Agent Jack Stevenson, has been kidnapped! Can you decipher the clues Jack left behind to rescue him before it’s too late?

• Dark Wyvern Mining Escape Room Adventure: A 90-minute Adventure! Don’t miss the inaugural year of their newest room! As a celebration of Dark Wyvern’s opening, you will also receive a print of commissioned artwork by noted artist Scott Murphy.

Save an Innocent Man from Execution: In 45 minutes Josia Jackson will be put to death, but his lawyer discovered evidence that proves his innocence. Can you get that evidence to the governor in time to stay the execution and save Josia?

• Bank Heist Escape Room Adventure • Contagion Escape Room Adventure

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Trade Day provides educators, professors, graduate students, librarians, and retailers, with opportunities to get hands-on training, share research, network, and participate in professional development.

Trade Day is split between two focuses — one for retailers, and one for educators and librarians — and is being held over two days this year. The retailer events, focused on business and marketing, will be held on Wednesday. The educators and librarian events, which focus is on how to gamify your classroom/library and gaming strategies in curriculum, will be held on Saturday. All events focus on building community.

Anyone with a Trade Day badge is eligible to attend all Trade Day events!

AT A GLANCE DAYS & TIMES

Wednesday Events 1 pm – 10 pm Saturday Events 10 am – 7 pm

LOCATION JW

TRADE DAY HQ HOURS Wednesday: 11 am – 4 pm Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm

ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS Alliance has brought their Open House event to Trade Day this year! Expanding the retailer-focused offering, by presenting informative events emphasizing sales opportunities, and upcoming product releases from major gaming publishers.

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EVENTS

All events are held at the JW hotel.

WEDNESDAY Game ID

Title

SATURDAY Time

Room

Game ID

Title

Time

Room

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Live Streams And Building Community

1 pm

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Educators Games As Bilingual Resources

10 am

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Using Outside Professionals To Expand Your Reach

1 pm

203

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Make Your Escape

10 am

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Small But Mighty: The Day To Day Challenges & Opportunities Of A Local Game Shop

2 pm

203

TRD21194745

Find the Path: The How, The Why, And The Way To Try

11 am

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TRD21191200

Finance 101 - Numbers Matter!

2 pm

202

TRD21200022

Board Games In The Classroom & Beyond

11 am

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TRD21197933

Renegade Game Studios - New Releases and More!

2 pm

101

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Gamify: eduRPG And Extra Lives!

1 pm

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TRD21197935

Meet Dragon Shield And Beckett Shield

2 pm

105

TRD21200580

Esports in Education

1 pm

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IELLO - Challenges And Opportunities In The Next Six Months

2 pm

104

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DV Educational Games

2 pm

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Greetings From Ravensburger

2 pm

103

TRD21200024

2 pm

TRD21197938

Pathfinder & Starfinder: A Look Ahead For Retailers

2 pm

102

Want To Teach An RPG Exploratory Class At Your School

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TRD21200025

3 pm

TRD21191201

A Game Of Games

3 pm

202

Pathfinder And Starfinder for Libraries And Schools

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TRD21197939

WizKids RPG Update

3 pm

102

TRD21200579

Rapid Game Prototyping

3 pm

TRD21197940

Here's What's Coming From Gale Force Nine

3 pm

105

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4 pm

TRD21197941

DV Games - Everything Coming Your Way This Year And Next!

3 pm

104

Leveling Up Your Library or School RPG Programming

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TRD21200020

Trade Day Networking Mixer

5 pm

TRD21198510

New Releases And More!

3 pm

101

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Pandasaurus: Where Fun Never Goes Extinct

3 pm

103

TRD21200042

Sustaining A Local Game Meet Up In Your Store

3 pm

203

TRD21195611

Games As Bilingual And Beyond Resources

4 pm

202

TRD21197942

WizKids Board Games & HeroClix Update

4 pm

102

TRD21197944

Hello AMIGO! Current Line Overview

4 pm

105

TRD21197945

Summer Of Fun

4 pm

104

TRD21197946

Unstable Games - What's New In 2021?

4 pm

103

TRD21197947

What's New At Steve Jackson Games?!

4 pm

101

TRD21200021

Games As Bilingual Resources Retailers

4 pm

203

TRD21197948

Blast Off And Explore With CGE!!!

5 pm

104

TRD21197949

A Look At Arcane Wonders - New & Evergreen

5 pm

105

TRD21197950

AEG Talks About A Lot Of Games

5 pm

101

TRD21197951

Pandasaurus: Where Fun Never Goes Extinct

5 pm

103

TRD21199428

Snapshots From The Future With Smirk & Dagger

5 pm

102

TRD21199827

Alliance Demo Night

8 pm

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CHARITY PARTNERS Gen Con isn’t just about

Take This is the only organization

gaming; it’s also about

providing mental health

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resources, guidelines, training,

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part of The Best Four Days in Gaming™! This year Gen Con is partnering with two incredible organizations in our charity efforts to support Indianapolis and the gaming community.

unique needs of game developers and the game community while embracing the diverse cultures of the community. Take This’ mission is to decrease the stigma and increase support for mental health among game developers

Please welcome Take This and

and enthusiasts. Take This runs

Trinity Haven as Gen Con’s 2021

the AFK Room Program at game

Charity Partners!

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

conventions, provides mental health workshops for game companies and their human resource departments, partners with industry groups to support mental health, curates information on treatment options and how to find help, and runs the Take This Ambassador Program for streamers.

Learn more by visiting www.takethis.org

Trinity Haven opened in April 2021 and provides housing options and supportive services focusing on LGBTQ young adults who are experiencing housing instability. Trinity Haven provides programs and services that include a long-term Transitional Living Program (TLP) which offers up to 24 months of shared housing, stabilization assistance, support services, independent living skills, case management, and care coordination for young adults residing here in the state of Indiana; as well as a short-term Host Homes Program (HHP) which offers up to 6 months of community-based housing and intensive case management for young adults in Indianapolis/Marion County. Their Youth Engagement Specialist assists with permanent housing options for those exiting the TLP and HHP. At Trinity Haven, young adults will find a safe harbor and professional staff that are warm, welcoming, and affirming. Their hope is that no LGBTQ young adult in Indianapolis has to spend the night on a park bench or under a bridge ever again.

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ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS & Entertainment events include concerts, comedy, improv, podcasts, and more!

Scan here to see the full Entertainment event schedule ­⟶

★ SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST ★

NUR-D

“YOUR 7TH FAVORITE HIP HOP PERSON” One of the fastest-rising stars in Minnesota’s music scene, Nur-D burst onto the stage in 2018 and has been making headlines ever since.

Performing on stages alongside national acts like Migos, Logic, Tyler The Creator, and The Wu-Tang Clan, Nur-D is well on his way to becoming a household name.

Alongside his impressive musical accomplishments (including playing at Paisley Park, First Avenue, US Bank Stadium, and The Kennedy Center), Nur-D founded a not-for-profit group, Justice Frontline Aid, to help strengthen the Twin Cities and its people during an unprecedented time of struggle.

Learn more at nurdrocks.com Nur-D will be performing during Opening Ceremonies at 9 am on Thursday, at a free concert event in the 500 Ballroom on Thursday at 10 pm (ENT21200525), and on Friday night as part of the Party in the Plaza adjacent to Georgia Street!

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ENTERTAINER SPOTLIGHT ROVING ENTERTAINERS Roving entertainers are roaming the halls and performing at our hallway stages, bringing you song, dance, and comedy to accompany your Gen Con experience!

ROVING ENTERTAINER SCHEDULE C/W STAGE

Crossroads/Wabash THURSDAY

10 am 11 am noon 1:30 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm

FRIDAY

IL TROUABODORE

ANDREW MCKEE, THE IRISH BARD

The Irish Bard entertains with new and exciting arrangements of traditional Celtic and comedic folk music. Join the Irish Bard for Celtic folk, filk, and fun!

Indy’s 16th Century Rock Band, performing hits from all around the world and from galaxies far, far away — everything from Klingon Opera to Wookiee dance tunes and Huttese anthems! troubadore.com

10 am 11 am noon 1:30 pm 3 pm 4 pm 5 pm

SATURDAY

10 am 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm 5 pm

SUNDAY

MARC GUNN

CLASSICAL MUSIC INDY

Bringing #RandomActsofMusic to Gen Con! Hear a classical spin on your favorite gaming and film soundtracks, and vote for your favorite franchise in this Battle Royale of music!

Marc Gunn fuses his love of science fiction, fantasy, and comedy with Irish, Scottish, and folk music. He calls it Sci F’Irish music! Songs inspired by Lord of the Rings, Firefly, Star Wars and Star Trek, dragons, and cats, plus traditional Irish drinking songs!

10:30 am 11:30 am 1 pm 2 pm 3 pm

THURSDAY

10:15 am 11:30 am 1 pm 2:30 pm 4 pm

SATURDAY

noon 1:30 pm 3 pm 5:30 pm

Original songs about D&D, Star Wars, Star Trek, Anime, Comics, and general nerd culture! Visit Dan the Bard at his booth or gain +1000 XP for attending one of his shows! danthebard.com

Blending Celtic, blues, Americana, shanty, jazz, Creole, folk, art rock, reggae, comedy, and original songs, these veterans of studio and stage create a steam-powered, filky, funked-out sound that can only be described as eclectic acoustic! WaterStreetBridge.com

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Exhibit Hall

10 am 11:30 am 1 pm 2:30 pm 4 pm

DAN THE BARD

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FRIDAY

WATER STREET BRIDGE

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SUNDAY

10 am 11 am 1 pm 2:30 pm

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FILM FESTIVAL Need a break from the crowds of the exhibit hall? Grab a seat and experience inspiring, thrilling,

A documentary exploring the world of Star Wars toys — their history, their influence, and the fond and fervent feelings they elicit today.

A HAUNTING IN HINSDALE (FLM21197431) Saturday 11 pm

A group of friends embark on a ghostly adventure on the East Coast, leading up to a paranormal investigation at a historic haunted house.

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INDEPENDENT SERIES

Screenings in Westin Capitol III

(FLM21197426) Saturday 11 am

participating in the Gen Con

suspenseful, and hilarious films

FEATURE FILMS

PLASTIC GALAXY: THE STORY OF STAR WARS TOYS

Stream many of the films

EYE OF THE BEHOLDER: THE ART OF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (FLM21197427) Saturday 1 pm

A documentary exploring the history, influence, and stories behind the artwork that helps create the worlds in which we all play. The movie profiles D&D artists.

THE BLACK BOOK (FLM21197430) Saturday 9:30 pm

A horror anthology feature film highlighting six different stories, each told by different directors and shot all over the United States.

Screenings in Westin Capitol III

LOST IN THE WOODS (FLM21197428) Saturday 3:30 pm

Embarked in search, a boy finds himself catapulted in the mysterious world of Termina. Freely adapted from the videogame The Legend of Zelda. Italian w/ English subtitles.

5000 SPACE ALIENS (FLM21197433) Sunday 11 am

Meet 5000 space aliens in 5000 seconds in this fun and totally bonkers animated film that uses computermanipulated found footage and collage, all created by director Scott Bateman.

DADDYDELPHIA (FLM21197425) Saturday 10 am

Five twenty-somethings become lost while on a road trip. They stumble upon a peculiar town filled with inhabitants who hold strange traditions, and a determination to burn them at the stake.

INDEPENDENT SERIES FILM BLOCK (FLM21197377) Saturday 6 pm

A selection of episodes from independent series: Epic Quest, Deflated, Joyriders, and The Puppet from Planet H.

HARLEY QUINN & BIRDS OF PREY: PRINCESS RAP BATTLE (FLM21197479) Saturday 3 pm

Featuring Mary Kate Wiles, SWOOP, and Whitney Avalon! *explicit* Q&A to follow with Producer Steve Gossett.

PARAGENEX SEASON 1 (FLM21197429) Saturday 7:30 pm

People are being attacked by supernatural parasites and must survive while gaining superpowers.

SHORT FILMS

Screenings in Westin Capitol III

THE CONTENDERS (FLM21197424) Thursday 10 am

This mockumentary tells the story of the friendship between eleven longtime friends within a virtual wrestling federation that existed for more than ten years. French w/English subtitles.

FANTASY SHORT FILM BLOCK (FLM21197365) Thursday 9 pm

A selection of short Fantasy films: Beholder, Little Daylight, The Failing Light Yummy!, and Layla’s Rain.

HORROR SHORT FILM BLOCK (FLM21197366) Thursday 10:30 pm

A selection of short Horror films: Routine, Noppera-bo, Killing Time, Camp of the Dead, Ghost Tour, Storage Room B, Into The Darkness, Dark Future, LISA, RunRainbow, and Pickman’s Model.

SCI-FI SHORT FILM BLOCK (FLM21197371) Friday 6:30 pm

A selection of short Sci-fi films: Paradox, Star Saga, Dash McCabe vs. the Evil Devil Woman From the Moon, Venus, One Night, DRAW, Balance of the Force, and Shadows on the Wind.

ANIMATED SHORT FILM BLOCK

GAMER SHORT FILM BLOCK

RIGAMORTIS: A ZOMBIE LOVE STORY

ACTION/THRILLER SHORT FILM BLOCK

A selection of short animated films: Crusoe, Paxtoon: ASMR, Kandittund (Seen it), Human Being, Zemis Part I, and BEE & B.O.T.

A selection of short gamerrelated films: Joining Call, Hit Me: Game Over, Troll Tank, Enter the Mind Dungeon, and Mountain Climber.

The zombie romance musical!

After humanity quells an undead uprising, the last two remaining zombies pair up in search of sanctuary, but instead find love.

A selection of short action and thriller films: Echo Pines, The Caper, ENDGAME, and Second.

IN PLACE OF MY THUMB

SHORT FILM HIGHLIGHTS

(FLM21197372) Friday 9 pm

(FLM21197432) Sunday 10 am

In this one-man show movie, 33-year-old Joe takes a journey in his mind to remember certain events in his life.

(FLM21197373) Friday 10 pm

(FLM21199134) Sunday 1 pm

The top of the top! A selection of some of the best short films of the 2021 Gen Con Film Festival across all genres, as chosen by our judges.

(FLM21197423) Friday 11 pm

(FLM21197448) Saturday 8:30 pm

GEN CON FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS CEREMONY (FLM21196159) Thursday 7 pm Westin Capitol III

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, and Comedy films.

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FILM FESTIVAL continued FILM PANELS

Find out what happens behind the camera and the lights.

Join our filmmakers as they share their experiences bringing the magic to the screen.

PANELS IN WESTIN COUNCIL Film Pre-Production Panel (FLM21197361) Film Post-Production Panel (FLM21197362) Film Budget and Finance Panel (FLM21197363) Film Animation Panel (FLM21197364) Filmmaker Meet & Greet (FLM21197367) Film Scriptwriting Panel (FLM21197368) Acting for Film Panel (FLM21197369) Life on Set: Shooting Your Film Without Getting Shot (FLM21197370) Producing an Independent Series Panel (FLM21197374) Female Filmmakers Panel (FLM21197375) Promoting Your Film via Social Media (FLM21197376)

GAMERS LIVE SCREENINGS (PRERECORDED) Join the Zombie Orpheus Entertainment team for screenings of past Gamers Live performances!

Friday 10 am – 4 pm Westin Capitol III Gamers Live (2017): Revenge of the Vampire King Gamers Live (2018): Waffle-ocalypse Gamers Live (2019): Ultimate Dungeon Showdown Gamers Live (2020): The Online One 84 PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Thursday 1 pm Thursday 2:30 pm Thursday 4 pm Thursday 5:30 pm Friday 10 am Friday noon Friday 1:30 pm Friday 3 pm Saturday 10 am Saturday 11:30 am Saturday 1 pm

STROWLERS SEASON 1 EPISODES 1-7 Thursday noon – 4 pm Westin Capitol III The Fantasy Network Presents: Strowlers season 1, including the world premiere of episode 7, “Amaajii 2” (Mongolia).

The Fantasy Network Presents: Fantastical Tales from the Worst Timeline ★★WORLD PREMIERE★★ (FLM21196236) Thursday 5 pm Westin Capitol III

ANIME & ANIMATION

Join Wasabi Anime® for Asian pop culture themed programming in the Westin Indianapolis conference center Thursday through Saturday for panels, presentations, and an anime viewing room showcasing titles from VIZ Media, AnimEigo, and Sentai Filmworks!

ANIME EVENTS (Westin, Grand 1)

ANIME PANELS (Westin, Senate 3)

Distract yourself from all the gaming goodness at Gen Con by sitting in on discussion panels about anime, manga, and Asian-based music, movies, and television. Enjoy a variety of seminars from Wasabi Anime, Anime Crossroads, and fan submitted presentations on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Looking to immerse yourself in otaku culture at a gaming convention? This is the room for you! Check out anime music videos and presentations geared towards all levels of fandom from those just learning about the genre to fans still traumatized by character deaths on Saturday morning cartoons in the Eighties.

We’ve got something for everyone Thursday through Saturday.

ANIME WORKSHOPS

ANIME SCREENINGS

(Westin, Senate 1)

(Westin, Senate 2)

Thursday only! Stop by and check out a variety of anime-themed game demonstrations and presentations for fans of Asian pop culture and related genres.

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This year’s Anime & Animation Viewing Room will open at noon on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and will feature a variety of titles for all tastes in Japanese animation goodness.

Please check the schedule for exact times, titles, and ratings.

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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 DAY & TIME

At the Art Show, you can meet industry legends and

Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm

upcoming new artists,

Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

find the perfect gift for the art enthusiast

LOCATION

in your life, or just

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explore and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of art!

ATTENDING ART SHOW ARTISTS Mark Behm

Mark Poole Ingrid Kallick Sean Price

Kris Kehasukjaren * Michael Blank Jon Sideriadis

Devin Kurtz Lindsey Burcar Andrea Sipl Diesel NEN Chang * Matthew Stricker

Alayna Lemmer * Gerardo Dos Diaz Erika Taguchi * C ait May * Sarah Finnigan Andrew Thompson

Jacob Miller Michael Hayes Jacob Walker

Sean Murray * Jed Henry Tyler Walpole

Amy Nagi James Herrmann

Allen Panakal * Ben Hill (* Denotes new exhibiting

Dustin Panzino artists to the Art Show) * Matthew Huntley

Check gencon.com for updates to this list.

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AUTHORS’ AVENUE 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. Stop by to meet your favorite author, or discover a new literary world to explore!

AT A GLANCE DAY & TIME

Thursday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

LOCATION Exhibit Hall

AUTHORS Christopher Bair Chris A. Jackson Doug Bedwell E.D.E. Bell J.J. Sherwood *JW Troemner K.M. Herkes

Kimberlee Ann Bastian * L aura VanArendonk Baugh Little Guardians Matt Press Nathan Marchand Robert Neal Geiger

S.A. McClure The Sci-Fi Gals *Virginia McClain Wm. Matthew Graphman (* denotes authors exhibiting in Authors’ Avenue for the first time)

Check gencon.com for updates to this list.

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PUBLISHERS IN AUTHORS’ AVENUE • Halsbren Publishing LLC • Jennifer Brozek/Apocalypse Ink Productions • Tanstaafl Press

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THANK YOU, EVENT TEAM!

PROGRAM COORDINATORS ANIME & ANIMATION Tom Croom

ART SHOW

Barbara Fisher

CARDHALLA

Steven Wagner and his team!

COSTUME CONTEST

Anne Brown and her team!

ENNIE AWARDS Stacy Muth

EVENT TEAM

Wes Carpenter, Jr.

FILM FESTIVAL Chuck Budreau

GAMES LIBRARY

Lending Library Logistics, Marissa Maile and her team!

PUPPET PROGRAM Stacey Gordon

QUIET ROOM

Denise Robinson

ROVING ENTERTAINERS Bob Brinkman

STREAMING Markus Maes

TRADE DAY

Faith Felice and her team!

TRAVEL & LOGISTICS Alesia Clardy

Gen Con would like to thank its dedicated team of Captains, Deputies, and Program Coordinators. Your passion and expertise make Gen Con special, and the convention couldn’t happen without you!

CAPTAINS Barbara Fisher Evan Albersmeyer T.J. Flanigan Charles Bailey Jessica Ballard-Barnett Justin Foerster James “Pandaman” Alicia Barstow Forest Tony Bellezzo Rachel Franklin David Benedict Darrell Gabbard Kristin BertrandBrad Gabriel* Glomski Brian Gates Gary Bishop Misty Gates David Blackwell Dr. Christopher Gay John Blankenship* David Gervais Jonathan Bolte Ken Girard Matt Brown Michael Green Megan Browning Daniel Greeno Noah Brubaker Jeff Griesel James Buckhorn Lisa Griesel Dave Carlson Rachael Groynom Toby Carlyle Brocke Hanke Wes Carpenter Alicia Hansen Alesia Clardy Elizabeth Henricks Josh Clouse Dave Hensel Scott Cramer Lydia Herbison Charles Dalrymple Jeffrey Heringer Tracey Days Cheney Hester Elizabeth Deahl Suwada Hinds Ashley Dennis Rob Hines Brett Dennis Cat Hoffman Stephanie Dennis Sarah Horton Lorena Diaz Jermey Houg Maureen Dominguez Cassaundra Keith Michael Eckert Benjamin Klein Amanda Eisenberg Diesel LaForce Krystin Eng Robert Leslie Ivan Erickson Joe Locastro* Nicholas Eutsler Gelanie Lockhart Eric Fair Cleia Lovejoy Margaret Findley

Samuel Lovejoy Matt Lovell Chandler Marshall Tyler Mayer Tiana McDaniel Justyn McIntyre Colin McKenna Caleb Miannan Noah Miannan Donna Millheim Tony Missler Anne Murry Andrew Neal Benjamin Neau Wes Nicholson Trond Nilsen* Jamie O’Connor Joe O’Connor Darren O’Donnell Robert O’Neal Ryan Opalk Bryan Owen Steven Parenteau Sean Parrack Chris Patterson Brandon Peters Dominic Pinchott Aaron Pohle Deja Rasmussen Tarina Reichert Dana Renfrow Amanda Roberts Roderick Robertson Mitchell Rohrbaugh K Sakai Kaitlyn Sampson Tammy Sampson

Will Sampson William Sampson Mike Schott Lani Sessoms Lee Sessoms Amber Sherman Amy Skaggs Erik Skoog Jeff Smith David Spicer Patrick Swift Scott Tatum Hector Torres Michelene Trout Greg Tuck Teresa Wagoner Leah Warden* Ben Warmus Erika Weatherbee* Alex Weitz William Whitson Kevin Wiley Barbara Wilt Susan Woodill Desmond Wooten Max Worth Larry York Matthew Zemek *Captain Advisory Panel

CAPTAINS EMERITUS Charlene Britton Mark Modena Christina Preece Kevin Preece

Thank you!

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