2024 Gen Con Program Book

August 1-4, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DUNGEONS & DRAGONS AT GEN CON

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Contents Info

Maps

Highlights

Gaming

About the Cover Artist 8 Code of Conduct 14 Gen Con Values 15 Health & Safety 16 Important Info 10 Welcome 6

Convention Center 20 Crowne Plaza 30 Downtown Indy 24 Embassy Suites 30 Exhibit Hall 18 Hyatt Regency 31 JW 32 Marriott 34 Omni 35 Stadium 26 Union 36 Westin 37

Awards 72 Block Party 42 Diana Jones Award 70 Entrepreneurs Avenue 62 Gen Con Online 62 Makers Market 54 Official Merchandise 48 Show Highlights 66 Sponsors 38 Stadium 56 Streaming Live on Twitch 68

Board Games & Card Games 96 First Exposure Playtest Hall 100 Games Library 120 Kid Zone 108 Live Action Roleplaying Games 102 Megagames 106 Miniatures Games 110 Miniatures Hobby Events 114 Open Gaming 118 Roleplaying Games 92

D&D 50th Celebration

Programs & Events

History and Gen Con 74, 76 Acknowledgement 75 Guests of Honor and Panel Series 84 Current Highlights 88 50 Years of Fiction 90

Anime 150 Art Show 152 Authors Avenue 154 Auction 136 Charity Partners 134 Costume Contest 124 Costume Parade 126 Electronic Gaming 158 Entertainment 138 Escape Rooms 160

Event Team Thank You 169 Film Festival 140 Game Design College 164 Gen Con 2025 166 Join the 2025 Event Team 168 Puppetry Program 122 Supplemental Activities 162 Trade Day 130 Writers Symposium 156 ZED: The Isle of Misfit Events 128

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Ad Index Alley Cat Games........................170 Arcane Wonders....................9, 159 Avalon Hill.................................104 B.A. Games..................................99 Broadway Toys Limited.............133 Capstone Games.........................55 Catalyst Game Labs..............59, 93 Czech Games Edition..................17 Dire Wolf Digital..........................23 Dwarven Forge..........................149 eBay.............................................61 Eldritch Foundry.......................117 FamBam Games........................121

Flat River Group..........................97 Free League Publishing............129 Friendly Skeleton......................143 Game Theory Tables...................65 Gen Con TV......................... 83, 151 Goliath.......................................145 Goodman Games.........................95 Hachette Boardgames..............137 Hasbro Gaming..........................123 Hero Forge...................................25 HotBox Pizza................................45 Hunters Entertainment...............73 Inkwell Ideas.............................119

Legend Story.............................107 Magpie Games.................... 41, 163 Marvel..........................................39 Mindware...................................147 Modiphius Entertainment.........148 Moose Toys................................109 Naomi VanDoren.......................155 Norse Foundry...........................105 Paizo.......................5, 71, 113, 127 Pastimes...........................111, 165 Perplext .........................Back Cover Pop Nouveau.............................135 Ravensburger................................ 2

Renegade Games......................103 Rollacrit.......................................51 SlugFest Games........................161 Sodexo...................................57, 60 SRG Universe.............................115 Steamforged..............................171 Sun King Brewery.......................47 The Op............................................ 3 True Dungeon............................167 Ukiyo-e Heroes...........................13 Upper Deck..................................53 Van Ryder Games.......................... 7

Gen Con, the Gen Con logo, and The Best Four Days in Gaming! are trademarks of Gen Con LLC. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Most product names are trademarks owned by the companies publishing the products. Use of the names of any product without mention of its trademark status should not be construed as a challenge to such status. Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. ©2024

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Welcome!

GEN CON STAFF

One of the thrilling things about tabletop gaming is that it’s always exciting. Every year, there are amazing new games to play, cool new designers to meet, talented new artists to admire, and new friendships to be forged.

But this year is particularly special, for it was 50 years ago that the world of tabletop gaming changed forever with the publication of Dungeons & Dragons and the invention of roleplaying games.

Before 1974, we were a community of wargamers — two kinds of wargames: those played with toy soldiers and those played with cardboard chits maneuvered over hex maps of famous battlefields.

Dungeons & Dragons changed all that. It inspired a generation, and another generation, and every generation since, and pioneered a category of games that continues to inspire and surprise us. Out of this burst of creativity, other genres of games sprung forth, like trading card games, art, roleplay-inspired fiction, and eventually, an explosion of new boardgames, live-action roleplay, and all manner of associated accessories and merchandise.

Perhaps most shockingly to those original wargamers still living with us, roleplaying has entered popular culture. Initially, this was most apparent in video games and, eventually, massively multiplayer online games, like World of Warcraft, where concepts like character attributes and power levels have become part of the common vernacular. And most recently, streaming celebrities (and even regular ol’ celebrities!) have embraced this most wonderful pastime.

With great love and a deep appreciation of our legacy, Gen Con celebrates 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons at the 2024 convention with a robust slate of panels, games, film documentaries, and even a D&D museum.

As we gather to celebrate this seminal moment in tabletop gaming history, we’re not just commemorating a game, but honoring a movement that bridged imagination with reality, bringing together minds and hearts. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, a newcomer eager to roll your first die, or simply intrigued by the rich legacy of Dungeons & Dragons, Gen Con 2024 promises to be an unforgettable journey through the past, present, and future of roleplaying.

Join us in celebrating not just a game, but a phenomenon that has forever altered the landscape of gaming and storytelling. Welcome to a gathering fifty years in the making — here’s to the next chapter in our incredible adventure together.

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

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MIKE BOOZER Customer Service Manager MICHAEL GREEN Customer Service Representative & Project Coordinator EMILY DELANG Customer Service Representative

EVENT MANAGEMENT

DEREK GUDER Director of Events MARIAN MCBRINE Event Manager JC SMITH Event Manager KALI ANDERSON Event Manager TARA GILMOUR-LONG Event Admin Assistant JESSICA BALLARD-BARNETT, HEATHER SHANNON, BEN WARMUS, LESLIE WARMUS Event Reviewers

FINANCE

JENNA LUCERO Bookkeeper

FULFILLMENT MANAGEMENT LACEY GUZMAN, ELKE HAUTALA

MARKETING

JACKIE MARTIN Director of Marketing DANI KENNEDY Marketing & Community Development Manager MADELINE STREICHER Marketing Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT DOMINIC LEWIS Convention Operations Manager ASHLYNN FREESTONE Convention Operations Specialist ERIKA JACKSON Manager, People & Business Operations

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LEMAR MATTOX Sales & Exhibit Hall Manager CHELSEY PHILLIPS Sales Admin Assistant

SOFTWARE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEENA WHITTENHALL Program Manager

WEB DEVELOPMENT

RENNIE ARAUCTO, SAM ASIF, MATT ELHOTIBY, PETER FASULA, AURORA HAMPTON, SUWADA HINDS, TOM HUNTER, SCOTT NORRIS, JONATHON ROSCOE, MARTIN STREICHER, DAVID TVERAAS

Peter D. Adkison Chairperson of the Board

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS & PARTNERS

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

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A special THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS to Bruce Walter from Fern Exposition, who is celebrating his retirement after the 2024 convention. We couldn’t have done these last 24 shows without you!

Fern Exposition, Reaction AV, John Sutton, Stacia Kirby, Cathy Rundell, Alesia Clardy, Owen Seyler, Rita Milandri, and the Q-Rooms Team, Jason Lavengood, Rob Banayote, Jordan Augustine, Amber Sherman, all Gen Con Captains and Event Team, the staff of the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, Visit Indy, and Downtown Indy.

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

2024 Cover Art by Elaine Ho.

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2024 Program Book Cover Artist

Elaine Ho

Get to know Elaine Ho, the talented artist behind this year’s Gen Con program book cover. Elaine is an Asian American illustrator and art director, and she’s forever drawn to the broken and the beautiful.

Read on to learn more about her art, her creative process, and what it’s like to be an exhibiting artist at Gen Con!

What inspired your work on this year’s Gen Con program book cover art?

Since it’s the Year of the Dragon, dragons had to be the main subject! It was a blessing to have Genevieve as Gen Con’s mascot, and I wanted to paint an eastern dragon living with her, showing both kinds can coexist in this world.

We’re represented by the dragon tamer at the bottom, symbolizing the underlying humanity that ties us all together.

What’s it like to be an exhibiting artist at Gen Con? Stressful (because of all the prep) but satisfying (because of all the people who have nice things to say about my work!). It’s a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but at the end of the day, it all pays off.

What can attendees look forward to seeing at your booth at Gen Con this year?

I’ll have prints, pins, playmats, and limited edition metal prints, most notably a one-off master edition metal print of the painting I made for Gen Con. Along with my monsterlover series, I’ll also have a couple of Baldur’s Gate 3 paintings, and lots of original work!

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Important Info Registration Policies

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

Badge Refunds/Exchanges The last day to receive a badge refund was June 14, 2024.

Badges are non-refundable and non-transferable after the deadline. However, badges can be exchanged at the Customer Service kiosk as per our exchange policies.

Event Ticket Refunds/Exchanges/ Cancellations Event-specific ticket refunds/exchanges must be requested at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. All refunds will be managed at the Customer Service kiosks and will be refunded to the purchaser. All ticket refunds are subject to a 5% administrative fee for the total sum of tickets refunded. A valid government-issued photo ID and a Gen Con 2024 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 2024 badge are required to process any type of ticket refund on site. The last day to receive a generic ticket system credit refund is the Sunday of the convention, no later than 4 pm.

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

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

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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?

We are 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.

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.

Registration and Customer Service

At a Glance

What is Registration?

Customer Service/Main Registration

Registration covers all processes associated with attending the convention, obtaining badge credentials, and purchasing event tickets. Registration offers three services: Customer Service (Including Event/Badge Registration), Accessibility Services, and Will Call. The Main Registration kiosks are located near the Maryland Street entrance in the convention center’s Wabash-East Concourse. There is also a remote Event Registration site in Hall C. Each service area is clearly marked for your convenience.

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

Customer Service

Wednesday, noon – Thursday, 2 am Opens: Thursday at 7 am Closes: Sunday at 4 pm

Accessibility Services

Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm

Will Call

Wednesday, noon – Thursday, 2 am Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 11 pm Sunday, 7 am – 3 pm

Remote Event Registration Hall C Thursday – Saturday, 8 am – 8 pm Sunday, 8 am – 2 pm

Refund and exchange requests, Badge and Event ticket purchases, or questions regarding the convention or show policies can be directed to Customer Service. These kiosks are located in the convention center’s Wabash-East Concourse near the Maryland Street entrance. Refunds or exchanges will only be processed at the Customer Service kiosks. Event-specific ticket refunds/ exchanges must be requested at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the event. All refunds will be issued back to the purchaser of the original ticket(s).

Stadium Remote Event Reg

Accessibility Services

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

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 stickers to alert staff and event team members that the bearer may need additional assistance (i.e., limited waiting in line, etc.). A sticker is required in order to receive special assistance. 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

Credit Card Only.

Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – midnight Sunday, 7 am – 3 pm

Exhibit Hall

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

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

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

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

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

Anti-Harassment Policy Gen Con: The Best Four Days in Gaming! is dedicated to providing a harassmentfree event experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, or affiliation. Gen Con does not tolerate harassment of convention participants in any form.

Convention participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled without refund at the discretion of show management.

Security Security is provided by a professional security firm and may include off-duty law enforcement personnel, security guards, and Gen Con Event Staff. All security personnel serve to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone.

Please show them the respect they deserve. Failure to comply with the directives issued by uniformed security and staff may result in immediate expulsion without refund.

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

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

• F ootwear is required at all times.

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

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

•C ostumes may not include smoke, odors, or fog.

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

LEGAL INFORMATION

• 2 0th and 21st-century uniforms may not be worn as costumes. These include any uniform that can be construed as a military uniform from any country or a uniform worn in an official capacity, such as security guard, police officer, deputy, fire marshal, paramedic, etc. Active duty military personnel are permitted to wear their government-issued uniforms.

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

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

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

•N o live steel or weapons that can fire projectiles.

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

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

Questionable items can be brought to the Information Desk in the convention center during operating hours to be checked for compliance with this policy. Some events may provide exceptions to this policy under strict circumstances defined by that event. Items purchased in the Exhibit Hall which violate this policy must be wrapped and immediately removed from the convention premises.

Gen Con Event Staff or security personnel may inspect any item or costume or request that an attendee remove a mask at any time during the convention.

Failure to comply with these policies and/or the instructions of Gen Con Event Staff or security personnel may result in immediate removal from the convention without refund.

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

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

Event Spaces Gen Con reserves the right to clear each room after an event. Attendees will not be allowed to remain in the room for the next event. Items cannot be stored in event spaces. If found, items may be moved or discarded.

Lost & Found The Gen Con Show Office (Room 112) will serve as the center for lost and found items during the convention. Unclaimed property will be turned over to the convention center security office at the close of the convention.

You can help protect your belongings by including identification tags with mobile phone numbers in wallets, purses, backpacks, and other loose items.

Labeling belongings helps Gen Con staff attempt to return recovered items to their rightful owners. Gen Con LLC assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, or forgotten materials.

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 otherin maintaining a safe environment.

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

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

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

• No stealing, cheating, trolling, or griefing.

Have Fun • Remember to eat, sleep, 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/gen-con-indy/policies.

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

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

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

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

Our Values 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 do to improve the industry ecosystem, grow as individuals and bring our unique experience to more people across the globe.

Our Place in Gaming History We acknowledge the history and traditions of Gen Con and its place in the world of gaming. We seek to honor the individuals and accomplishments of those who built our industry while actively working for systemic change. Gen Con is where the story of tabletop games is often written, and we accept the challenge of promoting change so that future Gen Con is grounded in equality, diversity, and borderless joy.

Towards A More Diverse + Inclusive Gen Con (SEM24ND265789)

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

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

Sunday, 11 am, ICC: 245 Join us as members of the Gen Con Staff and DEI Advisory Committee talk about the work we’ve done and our goals for improvement. This is our report card to you in creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable Gen Con.

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

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

• Shower daily.

Get Some Rest • Relax in the Quiet Room in Room 211 at the Convention Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE 1985 Games..................................... 1358 25th Century Games........................ 1233 3301 Games....................................... 668 3WS Games........................................ 151 9th Level Games................................ 555 Aaron Miller Illustration.................... 561 AAW Games....................................... 374 Abbots Hollow Studios...................... 230 Academy Games.............................. 2801 Acheron.................................. 1929, 2029 Ad Atra............................................. 2958 Adam’s Apple Games....................... 2469 Adventure Scents by Oddfish Games..105 AEGIS Combining Robots................ 2939 Alayna Danner................................... 563 Albino Dragon.................................. 1835 Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG).. 403 Alex W Draws................................... 1355 All About Games Consulting............ 1854 Alley Cat Games............................... 2052 Allplay..........................................2647 Alpha Clash TCG.............................. 2857 AllTru2U........................................... 2905 Amazing Discoveries....................... 3034 AMIGO Games.................................. 1903 Anime Depot.................................... 2129 AnimeStuffStore.com...................... 1838 APE Games....................................... 2455 Arcane Wonders............................ 629 Archon Games................................. 1249 Archon Studio.................................... 557 Arcknight.......................................... 2929 Ares Games........................................ 541 Arkenforge Tabletop........................ 1257 Armoured Wolf Productions............ 2706 Ars Invicta: Art of Charles Urbach..... 652 Art and Masks by Lisa Sell................. 150 Art by David Lee Pancake.................. 658 Art of David Wong.............................. 738 Artis Opus......................................... 2768 Artovision......................................... 2334 Asmadi Games................................. 2555 Asmodee............... 1109, 817, 809, 929 Astra Fauna...................................... 1261 Atomic Mass Games.......................... 821 B.A. Games...................................... 2943 BackerKit........................................... 359 Badali Jewelry................................... 351 Badger Air-Brush Co.......................... 275 Badger Games................................. 1337

Baldman Games.............................. 2505 Bandai Co., Ltd..............................1649 Bard & Broad................................... 1333 Barrel Aged Games.......................... 2809 Battle Foam..................................... 1105 Battlelords of the 23rd Century...... 3044 Baz LLC............................................ 3040 BCW Supplies.................................. 2707 Beadle & Grimm’s............................ 2944 Beckett Grading Services................ 1843 Bellows Intent.................................. 2757 Bezier Games................................... 3035 BFE Webcomics............................... 1237 BGNations........................................ 2957 Bicycle............................................... 457 Birdwood Games ............................ 2959 Black Oak Workshop....................... 3043 Blonde Swan Hats........................... 1240 Blood & Cardstock Games................ 112 Blue Heron....................................... 3062 Blue Orange Games......................... 1901 Board & Dice.................................... 2611 Board Game Geek............................ 2909 BoardGamesMaker.com.................. 2708 Boda Games Manufacturing............ 1930 BOMBYX............................................. 638 Breaking Games................................ 416 Brexwerx Games............................... 363 Bricks & Boards............................... 1912 Broadway Toys Limited..................... 169 Broken Egg Games............................ 462 Brookspun Games........................... 1850 Brotherwise Games....................... 339 Brueh Games Inc............................. 2761 Bryan Scott Fyffe............................... 567 Burn the Fort.................................... 2853 Burning Wheel................................. 2722 Bushiroad........................................... 229 Calliope Games............................... 1803 Campaign Coins................................. 204 Capstone Games............................. 1743 Captain Games................................ 1109 CapyCat Games............................... 2965 Cardboard Dynamo......................... 2941 Carolina Game Tables...................... 2947 Castillo Studios................................ 2249 Catalyst Game Labs.....1603, 1703, 1611 Catan Studio...................................... 929 Cephalofair Games............................ 355 CGS.................................................... 562

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE Chaosium....................................... 511 Charming Games Collective............ 2960 Chessex Mfg........315, 1103, 1729, 2419 Chimera Hobby Shop....................... 2301 Chip Theory Games......................... 2627 Chris Seaman Illustration Studio...... 156 Chronicle RPG Accessories............. 1752 CMON............................................... 1109 CMYK................................................ 1109 Codenames...................................1003 Collector’s Cache............................ 2323 Columbia Games............................... 237 Confident......................................... 1109 Conquest by Para Bellum Games...... 569 Continuum Games........................... 2105 Coolstuffinc.com............................. 1501 Corsets and Cogs............................... 564 Corvus Belli Infinity........................... 613 Cosplay Deviants............................. 1439 Craft Hackers................................... 1740 Crafty Games................................... 1217 Creature Curation............................ 1457 Crimson Chain Leather Works.......... 549 Critical Hit Gaming Supplies............ 1751 CrowD Games.................................. 1553 CRWN Studios................................. 2543 Cryptozoic Entertainment................. 801 Crystal Caste................... 903, 329, 1829 Cubicle 7 Entertainment.................. 2121 D-Verse Publishing.......................... 1635 Dapper On Arrival............................ 1352 Dara Studios.................................... 1553 Daria Aksenova.................................. 670 Dark Moon Cards and Games............ 158 Dave & Adam’s Card World............. 2427 Days of Wonder ................................. 809 Dead Alive Games............................ 2563 Delicious Boutique........................... 2130 Devious Weasel Games..................... 940 Devir Games.................................2827 DGS Games...................................... 2847 Diana Stein......................................... 152 Dice Dungeons................................. 3142 Dice Guardians ................................ 2543 Dice Throne...................................... 3031 Diemension Games Inc.................... 2671 Dire Wolf Digital...........................2402 Dispel Dice....................................... 3023 DIZED............................................... 2760

DMDave Publishing............... 1929, 2029 Doctor Gus Designs .......................... 564 Dolphin Hat Games.......................... 1908 Doomlings........................................ 1460 Double Infinity Gaming...................... 367 Draco Studios.................................... 905 Dragon Egg Games.......................... 2860 Dragon Shield.................................. 1843 Dragonsong Forge........................... 2523 Drinks and Daggers......................... 1339 Dryad Tea......................................... 1742 DV Games........................................ 2109 Dwarven Forge................................ 1301 Dyskami Publishing Company......... 2561 Early Works ..................................... 1109 Eastar Game Manufacturing........... 2863 eBay................................................. 1849 Echo Chernik.................................... 1159 EDGE ................................................. 821 Elderwood Academy....................... 1549 Eldritch Foundry.............................. 2942 Elf Creek Games.............................. 2658 ENHANCE Gaming........................... 1341 Envy Born Games............................ 3058 Ephyrean Games............................... 560 Equilibrium USG.............................. 2645 EQUINOX ......................................... 1109 Erik’s Curiosa .................................. 2766 Escape Plan Games......................... 1255 Everything Epic.................................. 841 Evil Genius Games............................. 737 EVORETRO ........................................ 260 Exploding Kittens .............................. 821 Extra Life.......................................... 2908 Facade Games................................... 533 Fallenlights Studio........................... 3054 Fambam Games............................... 2759 Family Time Games........................... 460 FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games..... 2600, 1543, 643 Fantasy Flight Games ....................... 821 FASA Games.......................... 1929, 2029 Fate of the Norns............................... 470 Featherstone Games......................... 154 Fernando’s Engravings.................... 1438 Firelock Games................................ 2140 Fireside Games................................ 2434 First Fish Games................................ 836 Flagbearer Games........................... 2467

Flat River Group.........1521, 1429, 1321 Flatout Games................................... 403 Flesh and Blood TCG....................... 1739 Floodgate Games........................... 439 Floral Frolic...................................... 1653 Flying Frog Productions.................... 729 Foam Brain Games............................ 358 Fogel Pens & Creations..................... 257 Forged Foam.................................... 1201 Format ............................................. 1109 Forteller........................................... 3015 FoxMind Games............................... 1909 Free League Publishing................2537 Frenemy Games Studio..................... 160 Friendly Skeleton............................. 2343 Gale Force Nine................................. 421 Galladoria Games............................ 1734 Game Envy......................................... 568 Game Theory Tables........................ 3047 Game Trade Magazine....................... 110 Game Trayz...................................... 2933 Gamegenic ........................................ 821 Gamelyn Games............................... 2745 Gamer Concepts.............................. 1317 GamerMats...................................... 1629 Games and Gears.............................. 740 Games Plus...................................... 1405 GameTalkNetwork.com.................. 1931 Gamewright..................................... 1807 Gaming Honors LLC........................... 464 Gaming Paper.................................... 123 GamingEtc.com Magic & Minis....... 1413 Gate Keeper Games & Dice..... 325, 2349 Gatherers’ Tavern............................ 2564 GCT Studios...................................... 2921 Geek & Muse Collection.................. 2012 Geek Orthodox................................... 142 Geeky Endeavors............................... 166 Gemhammer and Sons...................... 467 Genius Games.................................... 939 Ghost Galaxy.................................... 2339 Ghostfire Gaming............................. 1361 Gila RPGs........................................... 369 Ginny Di ........................................... 2543 Glass Cannon Network...................... 174 Glass Cannon Unplugged................ 1939 GlitchGear.com........................ 2715, 625 Golden Light Dice ............................ 1736 Goliath.............................................. 2819

Goliath Coins.................................... 1442 Good Games.................................... 2833 Goodman Games............................ 109 Gooey Cube...................................... 2243 Got Kilt............................................. 1831 Graded Power.................................. 2549 Grand Gamers Guild........................ 2838 Grandpa Beck’s Games................... 2442 Granite Glyph Publishing Co............ 2963 Gray Matters Games........................ 2858 Great American Gothic...................... 517 Greater Than Games....1521, 1429, 1321 Green Ronin Publishing..................... 101 Greenbrier Games............................. 639 Grey Fox Games............................... 2811 Greyridge Games............................. 1937 H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society....... 511 HABA USA........................................ 2011 Hachette Boardgames..................2435 Haha Anime and Games.................. 2311 Hammerdog Games......................... 2309 Hans im Gluck (HIG) ....................... 1109 Happy Camper................................. 2961 Harebrained Design......................... 2559 Helaman’s Warriors........................... 171 Henna Body Art by Desi................... 1542 Hero: Tales of the Tomes................. 2836 Hewns.............................................. 2741 Hit Point Press Inc........................... 1538 HOBBY JAPAN CO., LTD..................... 108 Hobby World...................................... 629 Honeck Sculpture.............................. 131 Horrible Guild.................................. 1354 Hot Banana Games Inc.................... 2319 Hotsauce Games............................. 2549 Howard Tayler Jim Zub.................... 1145 Hrothgar’s Hoard................... 2558, 2663 Icarus Magic..................................... 2901 ICE.................................................... 2904 IELLO............................1521, 1429, 1321 Imagine Majesty Productions.......... 1458 Imagining Games............................... 458 Impact! Miniatures............................. 124 Incredible Dream............................. 2955 Indie Boards & Cards....................... 2229 Indie Game Alliance........................... 632 Indie Game Developer Network........ 132 Indie Press Revolution....................... 241 Infinite Black.................................... 1949

Inkwell Ideas..................................... 263 Inside Up Games.............................. 1643 Iron Studios...................................... 2765 Iron Wind Metals.............................. 1537 It’s Kind of a Fun Story..................... 2667 IV Studio........................................... 2839 JACK LABRADOR............................. 1852 Japan Pavilion.................................... 270 Japanime Games............................... 719 Kenzer and Company....................... 1229 Kess Co............................................ 2143 Keymaster Games........................... 2113 Kingdom Death................... 3009, 3003 KLASK.............................................. 2308 Kobold Press................................. 121 Kosmos.........................................2619 Kozz Games: Dark Tomb.................. 2854 KTBG & Burnt Island Games........... 2004 Ky Tran Art.......................................... 656 Lady Heathers Fashions.................... 136 Lamentations of the Flame Princess.2937 Larian Studios.................................. 2811 Last Night Games............................ 2205 Lautapelit.fi..................................... 2763 Leder Games................................. 837 Legendary Realms Terrain.............. 2119 Legends: The Superhero RPG......... 1655 Lethal Shadows Premium Minis...... 2459 Level 99 Games................................. 621 Libellud ............................................. 809 Limithron......................................... 2138 Limitless Adventures....................... 1633 Liya International............................... 801 Loke Battle Mats.............................. 1835 LongPack Games & Toys................. 2568 Lookout ............................................. 809 Looney Labs...................................... 100 Loot Studios ...................................... 575 Lor Illustration................................. 3038 Lost Boy Entertainment................... 2962 Lowtek Games................................... 654 Lucky Duck Games............................ 157 Ludamus Games.............................. 3060 Ludo Fact........................................... 164 Ludus Magnus.................................. 2954 Lynnvander Studios......................... 1930 Maeca Art........................................... 558 Maestro Media................................. 1454 Mage Hand Press............................. 2665

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SPONSOR LOCATIONS OUTSIDE EXHIBIT HALL All Play...................................ICC 133 Arcane Wonders................Event Hall Asmodee...........................Event Hall Avalon Hill.........................Event Hall Bandai...............................Event Hall Brotherwise Games..............ICC 126 Chaosium..............................ICC 134 Czech Games Edition....ICC 235-239 Devir......................................ICC 138 Dire Wolf Digital....................ICC 141 Flat River Group....................ICC 140 Floodgate Games..............Event Hall Free League Publishing........ICC 137

Friendly Skeleton..................ICC 136 Games Workshop..............Event Hall Gen Con Store....Wabash Concourse Goodman Games...........The Stadium Hachette Games....................ICC 142 Hasbro Gaming.................Event Hall Kingdom Death.................Event Hall Leder Games.........................ICC 135 Legend Story.....................Event Hall Magic: The Gathering........Event Hall Magpie Games...The Hyatt 3rd Floor Monte Cook Games.......ICC 131-132 Marvel...................................ICC 233

Paizo...........Sagamore Ballroom 4-7 The Pokémon Company....Event Hall R. Talsorian Games...............ICC 143 Ravensburger........................ICC 130 Renegade Games..................ICC 139 Restoration Games...........Event Hall Slugfest Games.................Event Hall SRG Universe....................Event Hall The Op Games...................Event Hall Upper Deck........................Event Hall Wizards of the Coast.........Event Hall

ENTREPRENEURS AVENUE

FAMILY FUN PAVILION

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE O Christmas Geek.............................. 114 Oaken Table Games........................... 940 Obscure Reference Games................ 535 Office Dog ......................................... 809 Oink Games...................................... 2135 Ol’ Cranky Man Collectibles.............. 165 One More Turn Games..................... 2933 Origami Whale Games....................... 338 Orto Games...................................... 2136 Osprey Games................................. 2805 Paizo.............................................. 203 Palladium Books................................ 607 Panda Cult Games............................. 120 Pandasaurus Games......................... 215 Paradigm Concepts............... 1929, 2029 Paverson Games.............................. 2151 Pawley Studios................................ 3042 Pawstar............................................ 1141 Pegasus Publishing......................... 1504 Pegasus Spiele ................................ 2201 Pelgrane Press.................................. 529 Pendragon Costumes........................ 623 Pendragon Game Studio................. 1738 Penny Arcade................................... 2239 Pens and More................................. 1445 Perplext............................................ 2008 PescEffects - The Art of Jerry Pesce.2571 Phase Shift Games............................ 271 Pine Box Entertainment................... 2755 Pine Island Games............................. 466 Pink Bunny Games........................... 2603 Pinnacle Entertainment........ 1929, 2029 Plaid Hat Games.............................. 2221 Pointy Hat Games............................ 2904 Pop Nouveau................................... 1941 Portal Games..................................... 321 Possible Worlds Games.................... 241 Possum Creek Games..................... 2855 Posthuman Studios............................ 349 Primal Trading Card Game.............. 2141 Pro-Play Games............................... 2660 Prodigy Games................................ 1440 Profantasy Software......................... 529 Prolific Games.......................................2235 PudKat Games................................. 1357 Pulp Figures..................................... 2338 Q-Workshop............................ 149, 1749 Queen Games.................................. 2519 R. TALSORIAN GAMES.................... 249

R2i.................................................... 1109 Rabble................................................ 266 Rathskellers..................................... 2565 Ravensburger...............................2001 Rebel Partners (Go On Board)........ 1109 Rebel Studio....................................... 809 Rebellion Unplugged......................... 556 Red Raven Games.............................. 720 Red Republic Games....................... 1839 Renegade Game Studios...............1619 Resonym ......................................... 1913 Restoration Games.......................1731 Role 4 Initiative................................ 2049 Rollacrit........................................... 3027 Rose Gauntlet Entertainment............ 255 Rowan, Rook and Decard.................. 455 Roxley Games.................................. 2663 Runaway Parade Games................. 2234 Ruth Thompson Fantasy Art.............. 129 Savagesparrow Studios.................. 2737 SBG Editions...................................... 262 Sea Dog Game Studios.................... 2919 SFR..................................................... 603 Shadowborne Games...................... 1641 Shadows on the Wall Autographs... 2142 Shard Studios......................... 1929, 2029 Shark Robot..................................... 2927 Shibe Ink.......................................... 1263 Shire Post Mint................................... 354 Silver Leaf Costumes....................... 1640 Sky Kingdom Games......................... 167 Skybound Tabletop.......................... 2438 SlugFest Games............................1219 SMASHCRAFT ................................... 336 Smirk and Dagger Games.................. 429 Snap Ships ....................................... 1938 Snowbright Studio........................... 2134 Solis Game Studio............................ 3028 Sophisticated Cerberus Games...... 2566 Sorensen’s Precision Diceworks .... 3040 Soul Masters TCG............................ 2953 Space Cowboys ................................. 809 Spiel des Jahres e.V......................... 2465 Spin Master Games.......................... 2727 Spy Alley Partners............................. 138 SRG Universe................................1345 StarCityGames.com........................ 2421 Starwind Design.............................. 2749 Stat Trackers...................................... 469

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE

Magic Minis and More........................ 317 Magpie Games..............................2639 Mana Project Studio .......................... 565 Mantic Entertainment...................... 1515 Margaret Weis................................. 1329 Mattel............................................... 1035 Mayday Games...................... 2101, 2758 Mayfair Games................................. 2236 Medieval Collectibles........................ 935 Meeple Source................................. 2909 MELORIA............................................ 539 Metal Weave Games........................ 2230 Metis Creative.................................... 553 Micro Games of America................. 1906 Mid Level Meeple............................. 1644 Mighty Boards.................................. 2865 Mindclash Games.............................. 365 MindWare/Peaceable Kingdom....2304 Miniature Market............................. 1449 Mirkywood Emporium....................... 173 Mistymountaingaming.com ............. 161 MIT Press........................................... 268 Modiphius Entertainment................ 3053 Monster Adventure Terrain............. 2733 Monster Fight Club............................ 267 Monument Hobbies........................... 552 Moonshot Games............................... 175 MOONSPROCKET ........................... 1109 Moose Games.................................... 371 Moss Fete........................................... 273 Move Rate 20 Games....................... 2240 Mr Nice Guy Games......................... 2501 Mr. B Games..................................... 2236 Musings............................................ 2861 My Little Demon................................. 666 MythCraft TTRPG .............................. 356 Mythic Arts by Shauna Aura Knight... 570 Mythicos Studios............................... 370 Mythworks....................................... 2669 Najarian Art........................................ 674 Naomi VanDoren................................ 660 Necromolds....................................... 741 NEED GAMES!.................................. 3020 Neoclassical Games........................ 1940 NerdBurger Games........................... 162 Nerdcraft Games LLC........................ 264 Next Level Miniatures...................... 2811 Norse Foundry......................2703, 449 North Star Games............................ 2527

Steamforged Games.....................2329 Steeped Games................................ 2569 Steve Argyle..................................... 1149 Steve Jackson Games...................... 1401 STL Ocarina........................................ 140 Stoneblade Entertainment.............. 3019 Stonemaier...................................... 2909 Strange Machine Games................. 2832 Stronghold Games........................... 2229 Stuart Sayger................................... 2749 Studio 2 Publishing Inc.......... 1929, 2029 Studio Agate........................... 1929, 2029 Studio de Sade: Fine Art of Nigel Sade..743 Studio Woe....................................... 1005 Succubus Publishing......................... 420 Surfin’ Meeple USA.......................... 2211 Synapses Games.........1521, 1429, 1321 Tabletop Tycoon............................... 1819 Tea & Absinthe................................... 463 Teburu.............................................. 1953 TeeTurtle.......................................... 1448 Terragon Gaming............................. 1359 That Sound Game ............................ 1109

The Arcane Library.......................... 2856 The Arcane Threadery..................... 2704 The Castle Games............................ 1343 The Dice Tower.................................. 331 The ENNIE Awards............................. 116 The Evergreen Burrow.................... 1732 The Five Wits................................... 1349 The Op Games................................ 135 The Shivers Game............................ 2862 The TESA Collective.......................... 453 The WitchBorn................................... 537 Themeborne...................................... 838 Thompson Productions..................... 118 THQ Nordic ...................................... 1109 Thunderworks Games..................... 1363 Timid Monsters................................ 1253 Tokyo Sky......................................... 1943 Toynk Toys.......................................... 417 Top Games Manufacturing.............. 2671 Treasure Falls Games...................... 2002 Triceratops Games........................... 2859 Trick or Treat Studios....................... 1161 Troll and Toad............................. 501, 601

Troll Lord Games............................... 259 TTCombat........................................ 2447 Twilight Creations.............................. 413 Twin City Games.............................. 2209 Two Little Mice....................... 1929, 2029 Twogether Studios........................... 1459 Tyler Walpole Creations.................... 559 Ukiyo-e Heroes................................ 3056 Ukiyo-pop.......................................... 461 Ulisses Spiele International............ 1934 Ultra Pro................................... 701, 2401 Underdog Games............................... 939 Unexpected Games ........................... 809 Universal Horizons.......................... 2348 Universe of Legends TCG................ 2753 University Games............................ 2713 Unleash the Goddess...................... 1432 Unphazed Games............................ 2228 Upper Deck...................................1205 Utopia Toys and Models................... 1639 UVS Games...................................... 2019 Van Ryder Games..........................2533 Vesuvius Media................................ 2149

Vigour Games.................................... 535 Volante Design Inc........................... 2604 Warhammer..................................2411 Wattsalpoag.................................... 2219 We Have Issues! Publishing............ 1443 Weird City Games............................ 2956 Weird Giraffe Games....................... 2623 Wet Ink Games................................. 2659 Wildfire............................................ 1539 WinGo Games.................................. 3028 Wise Wizard Games......................... 2655 WizKids.............................................. 711 Wonderful World Board Games...... 1356 Woodside Illustrations...................... 664 World Class Cards .......................... 2301 World in Chains Chainmaille........... 2739 World of Game Design..................... 2843 Wyrd Games.................................... 1129 Wyrmwood...................................... 2719 Xplored............................................. 1953 XYZ Game Labs................................ 2607 Zombie Orpheus Entertainment.100, 2250 Zygomatic.................................................809

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Crowne Plaza Seminars, Workshops, Entertainment, Board Games, RPGs, LARPs First Floor

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JW Marriott RPGs, Entertainment, Seminars, Megagames, Trade Day First Floor

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Marriott RPGs, Auction, Seminars, Workshops, Escape Rooms, Writers Symposium, Puppet Program First Floor

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Union Station LARPs, RPGs, Special Events First Floor

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Co-Sponsors

asmodeena.com

czechgames.com

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arcanewonders.com

bandai.com

ebay.com

magpiegames.com

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friendlyskeleton.com

paizo.com

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restorationgames.com

devirgames.com

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slugfestgames.com

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Block Party

Cinnamon Roll 4 Initiative Beer Release Party Join us on Wednesday evening at 5 pm on South Street for the release of Cinnamon Roll 4 Initiative, the official beer of Gen Con 2024!

Cinnamon Roll 4 Initiative is a tasty, spicy cinnamon cereal-inspired ale brewed with lactose for the full breakfast experience.

Visit Indy

Sun King Beer Garden

Capitol Ave.

Helm Coffee

ICC Connector

HotBox Pizza

Shaded Picnic Tables

Daniel’s Vineyard

Harry & Izzy’s

Additional Concessions

Cooling Zone

Craft Exports

Critical Hit Soda

Social Cantina

Jugs

Lot B

Dean Phillips Dr.

The new home of Block Party is just south of the convention center, on South Street, with convenient access from the ICC/LOS connector. Enjoy cold beer, wine, iced coffees, burgers, pizza, food trucks, and more delicious eats, all in an even bigger event space, now featuring cooling misters, more shade and seating, and easy access to the stadium, where you can dine indoors with refreshing air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.

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Island Noodles

South Street Food Trucks

To LOS*; Additional Seating, A/C, Restrooms, and WiFi! * GEN CON BADGE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY

Decades of great beers, fun games, and good times have been had with Sun King as the Official Beer Sponsor of Gen Con. To create a signature beer for the 2024 convention, Sun King turned to thirsty gamers and social media fans to choose the official beer style to be tapped at the annual Gen Con Block Party.

This past spring, thousands of Gen Con and Sun King Brewery followers voted, and with nearly 1,300 votes cast, comprising a whopping 42% of all votes, a cinnamon cereal-inspired ale was the winning selection!

Sun King Beer is excited to release Cinnamon Roll 4 Initiative on Wednesday, July 31 during the kickoff to the South Street Gen Con Block Party! This year’s official beer of Gen Con will be available during Sun King Beer Garden hours at the Block Party on South Street, at all Sun King tap room locations for carry-out, and at various eateries and bars throughout Indy for the duration of The Best Four Days in Gaming™.

Sun King Beer Garden Schedule Wednesday Tapping Party, 5 pm – 10 pm Thursday – Saturday, noon – 10 pm Sun King To-Go Attendees 21+ can purchase beer to-go from the Sun King Brewery Beer Garden on South Street. Note: To-go purchases may not be consumed in the Beer Garden.

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When hunger strikes, gamers know to hit the HotBox Pizza tent on South Street to refuel! Treat your taste buds with this year’s official Gen Con pizza – The Critical Chip!

The Critical Chip packs a punch with the savory mashup of a zesty taco night and the classic craving of a cheesy pizza pie.

It features salsa verde, fiesta corn with beans, mozzarella, jalapeños, and delivers a knockout hit with a ranch drizzle topping and crushed Doritos®. This ultimate prizefighting pie is only available at Gen Con 2024, so head to South Street and claim a champion’s slice of The Critical Chip at the HotBox Pizza tent all weekend.

This year’s official pizza was invented by contest winner Scott W. from Columbus, Ohio, and will be available exclusively from HotBox Pizza during Gen Con 2024.

Food Trucks

Choose from dozens of rotating food trucks on South Street!

Food Trucks Schedule Thursday – Saturday, 9 am - 9 pm Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm

Visit the Daniel’s Vineyard tent to swirl, sip, and savor the Official Wine Sponsor of Gen Con 2024’s exclusive blends. Back by popular demand, Dragon Dew will be available in convenient chilled cans. This sweet white wine with notes of citrus, lime, and orange packs a punch of flavor and has been a fan favorite since its debut in 2022.

Also making a return is Code Red Rosé, a refreshing chilled sweet rosé with a bright flavor. And to round out this year’s selection, Daniel’s will be offering delicious wine slushies, perfect for chilling out and toasting to summer fun at Gen Con. You can purchase wines online to pick up at Daniel’s Booth at Block Party, or ship directly to your house after the convention.

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Block Party Wild Bill’s Old Fashioned Soda Pop Co. is bringing the Wild West experience to South Street with their exclusive limited-edition stainless steel Gen Con souvenir mugs! Don’t miss a chance to level up your gaming experience with Wild Bill’s delicious and refreshing sodas and enjoy UNLIMITED craft soda refills throughout the event with the purchase of a mug. Sip in style while you explore the best in gaming culture, and make sure to snap a pic with their eye-catching Wild West saloon setup.

Critical Hit Soda Gen Con is excited to once again host Critical Hit Soda as our Official Mocktail Sponsor! Stop by the Critical Hit Soda truck during Block Party and try any one of their exotic concoctions.

With 100 totally unique flavors to choose from, you will find that perfect alchemical combination to complete your victory.

Stop by the Harry & Izzy’s tent to refresh and feast on the Official Gen Con Burger, the Pickled Goblin! This tasty angus steakburger patty is seasoned with their signature St. Elmo Seasoning and topped with American cheese, crispy pickle chips, bacon ranch, and served on a golden brioche bun. At the tent you can also enjoy other specialty burgers, worldfamous fiery shrimp cocktail, crispy tots, and refreshing drinks, including soda and water.

See you there!

Block Party Concessions Looking for a quick bite or convenient snack so you can get back to gaming? Check out these additional concessions vendors at Block Party for even more great meal options: PB&J Factory Market Square Popcorn Mambos Cheesesteak Samano’s Mexican Sodexo Live! Food Stand

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Level up your caffeine game with the NEW ice-cold brews from Helm Coffee Roasters.

Be the first at Block Party to snag an exclusive, official Gen Con Nitro Brew Coffee Can from the Helm tent, and stock up with a 4-pack for endless gaming. Don’t wait – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Game on, foodies! Introducing the Official Taco Sponsor of Gen Con 2024 - Social Cantina!

Social Cantina is excited to offer two options for grabbing great Mexican food and drinks at Gen Con this year. Visit their full-service restaurant on the corner of Georgia and Illinois Streets and at their Gen Con Block Party tent all weekend.

A great taco, that’s how it always starts!

The Official Taco of Gen Con will have every paleontologist lining up to determine its DNA. Try the Jurassic Pork taco, exclusively at Gen Con!

Local Eats Also, check out the delicious grub from some of Indy’s favorite eateries – they’ll be serving up tasty bites all weekend long!

• Boozee Bundts • Craft Exports • Island Noodles • Jug’s

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Official Merchandise CoolStuff Inc. Booth 1501

Limited Edition Commemorative Gen Con 2024 Play Mat: $30

BCW Supplies Booth 2707

Gen Con Prism Deck Case: $12 Gen Con Card Sleeves (100 ct.): $12 Bundle Sleeves & Case: $20 Visit the BCW Supplies booth to purchase the new, officially licensed Gen Con prism deck case and Gen Con card sleeves featuring Genevieve. Bundle the two together to save more, while supplies last.

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Hand-Poured D20 Dice: $45 Gen Con has teamed up with Dispel Dice to design three hand-poured Gen Con exclusive D20s inspired by classic board game pieces and Genevieve.

Celebrate Gen Con by owning your own Limited Edition Commemorative Play Mat! This sleek, easy-to-use play mat features rubber on one side and a soft cloth material on the other.

With a very limited production run, stop by the booth and get yours before they’re gone!

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2024 Limited Edition Lavender Blush Ride-Along Genevieve Magnetic Plush: $30 As the legend foretold, a kiss from a maiden made Genevieve blush, changing the color of her scales!

Lavender Blush Ride-Along Genevieve captures the dragon as she transitions between colors and seasons with a mystic blue-and-lavender sorbet swirl pattern featuring a magnetic pad so she can stick to metal surfaces and keep you company.

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Sage’s Serenity Tea: $25 Sages will tell you that serenity is something that takes practice. They will often pontificate and wax poetic about the search. They will also send you on so many side-quests that your head spins, so feel free to take their advice sparingly! Exotic fruits, light tangy citrus, and a hint of delicate flowery jasmine are layered with green and white teas to bring the same serenity that Sages speak of, with far fewer side-quests and searches.

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FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games Booths 2600, 1543, 643

Mini Dice Bag: FREE With Any Gen Con Exclusive Purchase!

This exclusive 2024 mini set is not for sale and only available as a gift with purchase with any Gen Con exclusive. The dice glow in the dark and react with the black light tray, with the highest number of each side spelling out G-E-N-C-O-N-!

Gen Con Ice Dragon Sharp Edge Inclusion Dice: $50 A follow-up to the red dragon inclusion set that sold out in 2023 in 3 hours, these handpolished sharp edge dice feature a highly detailed ice dragon and come in a collectible carrying case. Sharp edge dice are never machine tumbled and provide a more precise roll.

Only 1,000 sets exist!

Gen Con Black Light Liquid Core UV Reactive Dice: $75 These exclusive Gen Con Elixir Dice are infused with liquid that reacts under black light to give an incredible glowing effect, featuring the Gen Con logo and year. Works with the Blacklight Dice Tray and comes with a free black light flashlight.

Gen Con Blacklight Tray: $25 This exclusive Gen Con dice tray provides protection for your gaming surface and features four sides of LED blacklights to interact with your dice. The high-quality velvet trays unsnap to fold down flat for easy storage and transportation.

Norse Foundry Booths 449, 2703

Dragon Pirate D20 Holder: $15 A crew could ask for no better captain than the Dragon Pirate d20 Holder Miniature by Adventurers and Adversaries! A veteran of countless voyages and adventures, the official Gen Con 2024 miniature is ready to help you navigate the waters of the exhibit hall or guide you to your ticketed event.

Regardless of your destination, there’s sure to be a chest filled with loot at the end!

Gen Con Officially Licensed Metal Dice with Tin Case Holder: $50 Smite all foes in your adventures at Gen Con with these officially licensed metal dice! Each set is made of zinc alloy metal and is standard sizing 16-20mm.

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Official Merchandise Crystal Caste Booths 329, 903, 1829

O Christmas Geek Booth 114

Gen Con 2024 Collectible Dice: $15

Baby Genevieve 2024 Holiday Ornament: $15

An annual collector’s item!

This one-of-a-kind colorful 7-piece dice tin set matches the free Gen Con d6 dice from Crystal Caste.

For 2024, Baby Genevieve is in quite a tangle! This 3” tall ornament, exclusive to O Christmas Geek, is handpainted in Genevieve’s signature red and yellow colors over a polyresin figure.

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Limited Edition 500 pc. Baby Genevieve Jigsaw Puzzle: $2499 Discover the exclusive Baby Genevieve jigsaw puzzle at Gen Con 2024! Available at the Ravensburger booth and event space, this limited-edition puzzle features vibrant colors and a satisfying puzzle experience.

Don’t miss your chance to own a unique piece of Gen Con memorabilia.

Perfect for collectors and puzzle enthusiasts alike. Visit us early, as quantities are limited!

WizKids

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Gen Con Genevieve Game Piece: $5

Gen Con 2024 Exclusive Stained Glass Window Cling

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Stop by the WizKids booth to pick up the official Gen Con Genevieve game piece! It’s the perfect upgrade or alternate mover for all your favorite board games!

Standard: $25 Large: $65 Introducing the third annual Gen Con window cling, featuring Genevieve in a dynamic new pose and now available in two sizes! Enjoy the vibrant and colorful appearance in a form that’s easy to apply, remove, and reapply — giving any window the stained-glass look!

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2024 Gen Con Flask: $45-$65 2024 Gen Con Goblet: $85-$115 2024 Gen Con Tankard: $100-$130 Great American Gothic is pleased to announce the return of the official Gen Con flask, goblet, and tankard for 2024. Shop these beautifully crafted handmade items forged from statesmetal and authentic leather, available in limited quantities, while supplies last.

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Official Merchandise Rollacrit

Booth 3027 & Wabash Lobby

Official Gen Con Merch and Apparel Rollacrit is the official Gen Con merchandise and apparel partner, providing all your exclusive convention merchandise needs.

Founded by a group of former ThinkGeek ronin, Rollacrit is a place for those who explore dungeons, construct settlements, defeat monsters, and roll dice with friends.

Shop tees, hoodies, drinkware, hats, bags, and more apparel and gear at the Gen Con Store in the Wabash Concourse, at the Gen Con Mini Mart in the Exhibit Hall, and online all year long at rollacrit.com.

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Makers Market Discover the treasure trove of unique local vendors at our Makers Market — a vibrant affair where gamers and makers unite to celebrate The Best Four Days in Gaming™.

More than just a place to buy your trinkets; it’s a hub for building creativity, a haven for local artisans, and a place to foster spirited conversations. Engage with the knowledgeable vendors as they share their passions and peddle their wares. Come experience the magic of our Makers Market as you add to your hoard. Roll for charisma, unleash your inner barterer, and immerse yourself in the craftsman’s world as you browse the hall.

Be on the lookout for roving entertainers, including jugglers, musicians, and perhaps even a magician will appear!

Participating Vendors • Arrow Dot Press • Baird Crafted • Bearded Artist • The Bracers Initiative • Cloud Curio • A Critical Hit • Critical Hit Collectibles • Cryptid Dicecraft • CryTime • Druids Garden Tea Company • The Flickering Lantern • Furry Feline Creatives • Lilystrations • Lore Link • NerdyNixies • Rin Marks Art Co. • Sea Cow Games • Silverwood Wood Designs • Sunny Sponder • Thor Custom Designs • Tony Santiago Art

At a Glance Day + Time

Thursday – Saturday, 11 am – 7 pm Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm

Location

In the hallway tunnel connecting the ICC and LOS

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Stadium Events See pages 26-29 for maps

At a Glance

Pin Trading Join pin enthusiasts to trade official Pin Bazaar pins! Daily Trading will take place in the Stadium North Plaza (at the Horseshoe) and at the Capitol Food Court (near Cardhalla).

Start collecting Pin Bazaar pins by visiting participating companies across the Exhibit Hall.

Thursday – Saturday, 3:30 pm North Plaza, 6:15 pm Capitol Food Court Sunday, 2:30 pm North Plaza

Day + Time Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 2 am Sunday, 7 am – 4 pm

Makers Market More than just a place to buy your trinkets; the Makers Market is a trove of unique local vendors and a place to foster spirited conversations. Engage with knowledgeable vendors as they share their passions and you shop their wares. This year, we have over 20 vendors! See page 54 for details.

Event Registration and Customer Service The Event HQ is on the Stadium Field, and you can both purchase event tickets and get help from Customer Service, including returning event tickets, so you don’t need to head back to Main Registration in the Convention Center.

The HQ is open 7 am to midnight daily (4 pm on Sunday)

Amenities

Club Lounge Special Events

Did you know? More people are playing games in the stadium than in any other location at Gen Con! Looking for a break from the crowds in the Exhibit Hall, or a place to recharge and refuel with a cold drink and a tasty snack?

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

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

AEG’s Big Game Night continues to thrive in the Club Lounge East! Over in Club Lounge West, Game Base 7 will be running a variety of board, card, and roleplaying games all convention long.

Both Club Lounges are accessible along the Concourse at street level from the North Plaza entrance as well as from stairs on the Field up to the Stadium seats.

Board Games Library The Gen Con Games Library is back in Lucas Oil Stadium! The Library hosts all the newest titles and the best games from recent years! With a thousand seats for gamers, the Library is the best place for you to sit down and game — either with the friends you came with, or new friends that you’ll meet in the Library. See page 120 for more details.

Did you know? The Games Library spans over 21,000 square feet. That’s nearly half an acre!

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VISIT OUR FOOD PARTNERS CURRY BOWL BY 1947 EATERY Located on the second floor near rooms 239/240, next to Ben’s Pretzels

BEN’S PRETZELS

Located on the second floor near rooms 239/240, next to Curry Bowl

VEGETABLE STIR-FRY OHANALULU DONUTS

Located outside of Exhibit Hall K, on your way to the Lucas Oil Stadium

CHOCOLATE MOONSHINE

Our fudge vendor is located inside of Exhibit Hall F, near booth #2801

MAUI WOWI

Located inside the Maryland Food Court, outside of Exhibit Hall C

Stadium Events Stadium Suites With incredible field views, private rooms, extra seating, and ample counter space, the stadium suites in LOS offer a luxury experience for RPGs, special events, celebrity games, and more. It’s the perfect respite from the convention’s hustle and bustle to take the time for a memorable game.

Several different groups, including You Too Can Cthulhu, Gooey Cube, Limithron, Creature Curation, Realmsmith, Turtle & Phoenix, Hackpack, and Studio Ink Bat, are running games of D&D, Call of Cthulhu, Pathfinder, Dungeon Crawl Classics, Pirate Borg, Unknown Armies, Wanderhome, The One Ring, Vast Grimm, and more.

Scan to view events happening in the Stadium Suites!

D&D Stamps and Players Handbook The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate Dungeons & Dragons’ 50th anniversary at Gen Con by unveiling the limited-edition D&D stamps to Gen Con attendees in the stadium!

Esteemed Gaming Groups The Stadium hosts various events and is home to many of your favorites this year.

• Fight in the Skies Society

• Ottawa Red Shirts

• NASCRAG

• No Rails Adventure Team

• Rogue Judges

• Rising Phoenix

• Able Kompanie

• Cincinnati Arsenal Gaming • Conspiracy of Gamers

• The Gen Con Games Library

Did you know? Since 2016, Gen Con has hosted over 17,000 games in the Stadium!

Stamp sales and cancellations will be available all weekend long on the west concourse of LOS. Greg Breeding, the art director for the stamps, will be available for autographs at 10 am Thursday, following the stamps debut at Lucas Oil Stadium.

While visiting the stadium, don’t forget to grab a copy of the new, revised 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player’s Handbook. Take your game to the next level with more player options, enhanced organization, and engaging additions to the fifth edition rules, making this a must-have for your next campaign.

Limited quantities of both the Player’s Handbook and the stamps will be available daily. Get there early to secure your purchase! Share your loot with us on social media using #gencon, #DnD50atGenCon, and #DandDStamps!

Foam Swordplay Engage in boffer (foam weapon) combat, roleplaying for noncombat and combat individuals, and a variety of non-combat classes. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your very own boffer!

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Blood Drive “Blood Lite Room” We are thrilled to partner with The Heinlein Society and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana again for another record-breaking blood drive. By donating blood, you make a significant difference in the lives of others, and your donation helps people in need of blood transfusions due to surgery, cancer treatment, trauma, and more.

Did you know? In 2023, Gen Con collected 1,000 units of blood – an all-time record!

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Catch us at Booth #1849 or on the eBay app.

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Entrepreneurs Avenue Looking for new exhibitors at Gen Con? Entrepreneurs Avenue is a dedicated spot in the Exhibit Hall for companies who are exhibiting with us for the first time.

Gen Con 2024 marks the 15-year anniversary of Entrepreneurs Avenue.

Demo hot new games, discover up-and-coming publishers, and help us welcome the best and brightest newcomers to the tabletop gaming industry!

Companies Exhibiting in Entrepreneurs Avenue Exhibiting Name

Booth

Exhibiting Name

Booth

Ad Atra

2958

Incredible Dream

2955

Alpha Clash TCG

2857

Iron Studios

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Bellows Intent

2757

Kozz Games: Dark Tomb

2854

BGNations

2957

Lautapelit.fi

2763

Birdwood Games

2959

Lost Boy Entertainment

2962

Blue Heron

3062

Ludamus Games

3060

Brueh Games Inc

2761

Ludus Magnus

2954

Burn the Fort

2853

Mighty Boards

2865

CapyCat Games

2965

Musings

2861

Charming Games Collective

2960

Pine Box Entertainment

2755

Dragon Egg Games

2860

Possum Creek Games

2855

Eastar Game Manufacturing

2863

Soul Masters TCG

2953

Envy Born Games

3058

The Arcane Library

2856

Fallenlights Studio

3054

The Shivers Game

2862

Fambam Games

2759

Triceratops Games

2859

Granite Glyph Publishing Co

2963

Ukiyo-e Heroes

3056

Gray Matters Games

2858

Universe of Legends TCG

2753

Happy Camper

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Weird City Games

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

2024 Marketing Fellowships We are CapyCat Games, a Brazilian tabletop game developer and publisher.

We are committed to creating innovative mechanics and fantastic worlds that break away from the conventional. In addition to developing and publishing our own games, we also act as curators of outstanding international titles, ensuring that the best and most creative games reach the Brazilian audience (such as Horrible Guild’s Wilderfeast and Glass Cannon Unplugged’s Apex Legends: Board Game).

At Gen Con 2024, we are going to present a first look at Skyfall Campaign Setting, a tragic and magitech take at 5e 2024 ruleset, inspired by Final Fantasy and greek tragedy and comedy. The campaign booklet presents new legacies replacing species (and our takes on few familiar ones), omens, new subclasses, and mechanics to dive deeper into the lands of Opath.

Since 2012, Iron Studios has led in creating meticulously detailed collectible figures, becoming Brazil’s first company to offer licensed products for collectors. Our global fan base appreciates our dedication to precision and authenticity.

Ya’at’eeh, Hello. Burn the Fort is a game of anti-colonial Indigenous resistance, created and designed by Klee Benally.

Colonizers have built a military fortress and are waging a brutal invasion of your lands. Can you prevent their wagons from bringing supplies to the fort and burn it to the ground before the train reaches the Golden Spike? In Burn the Fort, each player takes the roles of a historic warrior fighting to stop colonial invasion of their lands. Players take turns gathering and playing cards, trading, battling wagons, and gathering Fire Tokens and the necessary Arrowhead Tokens to burn the fort. To win the game, players determine how much they wish to work together while facing colonial forces and waging fierce anti-colonial resistance. Burn the Fort is a semi-cooperative game where you’ll face history in challenging and empowering ways.

At Gen Con 2024, we are excited to showcase our latest co-op board game set in the universe of OZOB. This game is a partnership between Iron Studios, Jovem Nerd, and UaiPiá Studios, combining high-quality miniatures, exceptional art direction, and innovative gameplay mechanics. Attendees can experience demo sessions, where players collaborate to achieve mission objectives across various difficulty levels.

We will also feature a stunning statue of Ozob, exemplifying our commitment to artistry and craftsmanship.

Iron Studios, known for our innovative concepts and 1/1 scale replicas, continues to expand our diverse portfolio, capturing the essence of beloved characters. Join us at Gen Con to see the passion and detail that define Iron Studios.

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Entrepreneurs Avenue

Coming from the small island of Malta, Mighty Boards will make its Gen Con debut!

Mighty Boards is a board game publisher known for Art Society, Hamlet: The Village Building Game, Vengeance, Posthuman Saga, Petrichor, and more.

This Gen Con, they will release the highly anticipated new co-op action adventure Fateforge: Chronicles of Kaan. The game offers an accessible, RPG-like board game experience for 1 to 4 players, and can be played in episodes of under an hour!

Meaningful narrative choices and action-packed combat scenes are the heart of this game. Choose your hero and embark on a thrilling adventure full of increasingly challenging situations and surprising encounters where you’ll have to combine the full potential of your hero’s abilities to succeed!

Mighty Boards will also bring one of 2023’s hottest games, Art Society, and you’ll be able to take a sneak peek at upcoming Reiner Knizia game Rebirth.

What is Soul Masters TCG? A Tactical Trading Card Game, with a unique blend that combines the nature of trading card games with resource management and strategy. You take control of a Commander and their army to engage the opponent Commanders while managing resources and lowering their Commander’s Health Points to win the game.

Key Features: · F ast Gameplay (25-30 min). ·B eautiful art with hand drawn characters. ·V ery appealing price to attract players without quitting other games. ·D irect communication and distribution to stores. · S tores that carry our product will have access to monthly kits that will provide materials for events. ·W eekly scheduled events for casual players. ·O rganized play for competitive players with 1K tournaments, Regionals, etc. ·P layers will be able to acquire products with our regular boosters while collectors can aim to invest in the limited release Collector Packs.

At Gen Con we will have promo, collector cards, and accessories.

UrbanTCG Entertainment LLC is a small indie game company created in 2022 by Vincent Wideman. Based in South Carolina, UTE was developed with the goal of creating interesting and imaginative trading card and tabletop games. Coming from a TCG background and growing up playing tabletop games with family and friends, Vincent aims to create fun and easy-to-learn games that support deep strategies and rewarding gameplay. Alongside game development, representation and equality are big driving forces for each IP that will be developed.

The first game in development that we are bringing to Gen Con is Universe of Legends TCG. UofL is a 2-year passion project that takes inspiration from well-known TCGs but remixes them with fresh and fast-paced gameplay that is fun for all ages but will have lore and stories that keep people playing for each set to come. Be sure to swing by, meet the creator and learn to play Universe of Legends.

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Show Highlights Wednesday Gaming

Opening Ceremonies

Stop by the historic Union Station building if you’ve arrived early and want to get some gaming in before the convention officially starts.

On Wednesday, it is entirely dedicated to free and “by fans, for fans” events to get the dice rolling. Events start at 10 am and run late into the evening!

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Kick off the Best Four Days in Gaming with Gen Con and special guests as they share highlights for the weekend. The audience will also have a special music performance and prize drawings. Don’t miss it!

Gen Con is excited to offer the 3rd annual BIPOC Industry Networking Event. This event allows Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to meet with gaming and hobby industry professionals, ask questions, and make connections.

Thursday, 9 am ICC: 500 Ballroom

Friday, 7 pm ICC: Room 144-145

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BIPOC Lounge The Gen Con BIPOC Lounge, in partnership with The Rose Gauntlet Foundation, is a dedicated space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to connect, relax, and network for career-focused endeavors. We encourage BIPOC attendees to visit the lounge to build, assist, and provide resources for the community’s growth.

Attendees can find games and artwork created by BIPOC designers, a game library, scheduled events, refreshments, and a space to connect with fellow members of the BIPOC community.

Professionals can use this space to meet with fellow industry professionals, obtain resources from companies seeking to work with and mentor BIPOC creators, sign up for one-on-one meetings, and recharge from working the show.

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

Towards A More Diverse & Inclusive Gen Con (SEM24ND265789) Join the Gen Con Staff and our DEI Advisory Committee members as we discuss our work and our goals for improvement. This is our report card on creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable Gen Con. There will be a Q&A following the panel.

Sunday, 11 am ICC: Room 245

Latine Lounge The Latine Lounge returns to showcase the amazing games created by the talented Latine community. This space is open to everyone and is intended to share TTRPGs and adventures in an environment of joy, representation, and inclusion inspired by the cultures and experiences of Latin America. Attendees can drop by to see the showcased event organizers and creators and join games in Spanish or English hosted by members of the Latine community.

ICC: Room 124

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Tabletop Gaymer Room (ZED24ND245628, ZED24ND245629, ZED24ND245630) Stop by, say hello to the Tabletop Gaymers, and join dozens of games! Pick up a Gaymer, Ally, and Pride badge ribbon and attend a Gaymer Gathering to meet other Gaymers and Allies at the convention.

ICC: Room 120 Thursday – Saturday, 8 am – noon Sunday, 8 am – 3 pm Gaymer Gatherings, nightly 6 – 8 pm

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A Gen Con original since 2012 - the live improvised RPG comedy sensation is back! Join your favorite gamers as they fight [you tell us!] on their epic quest to [your call]!

Inspired by the popular The Gamers franchise, Gamers Live features a rotating cast of improvisers and actors across the Zombie Orpheus Entertainment and Dead Gentlemen Productions universes. Suggestions from the audience shape the story as the performers respond to the chaos around them, hopping from the gaming table to the fantasy world and back again – for the enjoyment of all!

ICC: 500 Ballroom Friday, 6 pm

Gen Con Dance (ENT24ND265788) Dance the night away on Saturday at 9 pm during the last night of Gen Con! Enjoy DJs spinning a great mix of nerdy classics, the latest pop hits, and cash bars!

The party happens at the Union Station: Grand Hall.

Join us and get your groove on!

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

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

Collective Art Project Express your inner artist by participating in the creation of a large-scale living fantasy painting!

Join artist Kathleen Hardy, who created this year’s one-of-a-kind piece, and add your talent to the canvas.

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

Thursday – Saturday, noon – 7 pm Sunday, 11 am – 2pm

Purchase a Gen Con 2024 Souvenir Cup Gen Con is committed to sustainability and eliminating single-use waste through reuse. This limited edition, collectible 44-oz Gen Con cup (lid included!) featuring the program book cover design by Art Show artist Elaine Ho will be available at all concession stands throughout the convention center and Lucas Oil Stadium from August 1-4 while supplies last. With your souvenir cup, you can enjoy $1 refills all weekend at ICC and LOS concession stands! All sales are final; there are no cup returns or exchanges. Hydrate, refill, repeat!

Community Row Representatives from various local community organizations, charities, conventions, and gaming groups will be present to help you discover new gamer-friendly activities and raise awareness about all the awesome things they do outside of the Best Four Days in Gaming™!

Tables will be staffed during Exhibit Hall hours, and attendees are welcome to learn more about local gaming, volunteering, civic, and educational opportunities available year-round.

ICC: Second Floor, Sagamore Concourse

Cardhalla Cardhalla is a free, convention-long event, and everyone can participate! Help build a city (or just about anything your imagination can dream up) out of cards. Grab a pile and start folding and stacking!

On Saturday night, help us destroy the Cardhalla structure for charity.

Bring your pocket change to throw, and all proceeds will be given to our 2024 charity partners. The structure’s damage begins Saturday at 10 pm with an auction for the first throw. Total destruction occurs at 10:30 pm.

Gen Con would like to thank Steven and his team for volunteering annually to host this incredible event.

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Streaming Get in the Trunk Live!

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Thursday, noon Streaming Stage (ICC: 101-103)

DesiQuest Live Play Experience ENT24ND262328, ENT24ND269654 Led by Jasmine, the DQ team will continue to embark on a thrilling adventure filled with ancient mysteries, epic battles, and intricate storytelling in a storyline crafted specifically for Gen Con 2024!

Saturday, 1 pm Streaming Stage (ICC: 101-103)

ZOE Presents: Scooby Doo - Where RPG You? ENT24ND250511 Zoinks, Jinkies, and Jeepers! Catch some livestreamed RPG comedy chaos as the folk from ZOE dive into a one-shot homebrew Scooby Doo RPG adventure rife with tricks, tropes, and special guest Peter Adkison!

Thursday, 4 pm Streaming Stage (ICC: 101-103)

Sorority RPG Live With Becca Scott and Friends ENT24ND256432 A Call of Cthulhu actual play with keeper Becca Scott chasing an all-star cast of investigators through Victorian London, as horrors from the unknowable cosmic depths nip at their heels.

Thursday, 8 pm Streaming Stage (ICC: 101-103)

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ZOE Presents: Demon Hunters A Comedy of Terrors - Live!

ENT24ND250515 For the first time ever, join the folks from ZOE as they perform their rendition of the DHRPG - live! A misfit crew of Demon Hunters must save the world from the forces of Evil. Yeah, we’re screwed...

Sunday, 2 pm Streaming Stage (ICC: 101-103)

It’s Kind of a Fun Story Live!

ENT24ND252602, ENT24ND267426 A live playthrough of the hit party game with some of your favorite personalities in gaming, hosted by last year’s IKOAFS Live! winner and stand-up comedian, Grant Lyon.

Friday, 5 pm Streaming Stage (ICC: 101-103)

Kids on Bikes 2nd Edition Live!

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Saturday, noon Main Stage (ICC: 500 Ballroom)

SINK! Live! Presented by Crimson Herald and Samurai Rusk ENT24ND247204 Jasmine Bhullar, Jay Foster, Anica Cihla, and Diana of the Rose join DM Johnny Stanton as they journey through the Pirate, Tattoo, and Dungeon filled world of SINK! the definitive 5e Tattoo setting!

Friday, 9 pm Streaming Stage (ICC: 101-103)

The Great Gooey Dungeon Game Show ENT24ND246292 An interactive 3D dungeonscape game show. Be amazed by the dungeon, entertained by our wonderful panel of celebrity guests, thrilled by expert game master, Alphinius Goo, and win prizes!

Friday, 10 am Main Stage (ICC: 500 Ballroom)

All Himbos 2: This Time It’s Bicepsual ENT24ND259002 TTRPG’s favorite self-confessed Himbos and Thembos bring their best Character Counter-parts for a SEQUEL!? Join us in this feel-good comedy Tales of The Valiant Adventure!

Friday, 2 pm Main Stage (ICC: 500 Ballroom)

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Scan to learn more about the Diana Jones Award, including previous winners.

The items on this year’s shortlist are:

For the 24th consecutive year, the Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming celebrates the best in gaming, including game systems, supplements, magazines, companies, designers, events, or conventions. The winner is announced at Gen Con Indy, one of the first events at the convention.

In the months before Gen Con, the Diana Jones Award Committee, composed of gaming professionals worldwide, discusses and votes on the best of the past year. Finalists are selected, and further voting determines a single winner.

Winners receive the traveling Diana Jones Award trophy at a private event on Wednesday before Gen Con. The original trophy was lost, and a new one debuted in 2022.

• Adepticon, a miniatures games convention in the Midwest • Ami Baio, a game designer and owner of Pink Tiger Games • Fastaval, an RPG and board game convention in Denmark • T TRPGs for Trans Rights in Florida, a charity bundle organized by Rue Dickey • United Paizo Workers, a workers’ union Special thanks to the sponsors of this year’s Diana Jones Award ceremony: Key Sponsors: Azora Law, Kobold Press Ceremony Sponsors: Andrew Chesney, Anthony Gallela, Beach House Games, Bully Pulpit Games, Chaldea, Chip Theory Games, The Corner of Story and Game, Darrington Press, Free League Publishing, Gen Con, Gen Con TV, Geoff Engelstein, Heroic Journey Publishing, Heroic Signatures, Jim Kitchen, Lazy Wolf Studios, Lou Anders, Matt Forbeck, Mechanical Muse, Onyx Path Publishing, Peter Adkison, Randy Price, Renegade Game Studios, and Ross Thompson We’d also like to thank our board members: Peter Adkison, Matt Forbeck, Michelle Nephew, and Camdon Wright. Plus, Aaron Trammell, who coordinates the Emerging Designer Program with Camdon.

To discover who has won the 24th annual Diana Jones Award, stop by the Gen Con Info booth or visit DianaJonesAward.org after the convention!

The Diana Jones Emerging Designer Program The Diana Jones Award committee is excited to announce this year’s finalists and four winners for the Diana Jones Emerging Designer Program! The program is now in its fourth year.

Quinn Brander

Clarence Simpson

Quinn Brander, a Cree designer from Vancouver, created the 2023 hit game Rebuilding Seattle, earning the Dice Tower’s Seal of Excellence. He is currently developing two new games: Rebuilding Chicago (2025 release by Wizkids) and a cooperative roguelite campaign game with Isaac Vega, set for a 2025 crowdfunding campaign to be published by Rose Gauntlet Entertainment.

Clarence Simpson, a half-Filipino board game designer and diversity advocate, previously worked as a software engineer in video games. He co-designed The Wolves, which won the Dutch Game of the Year award. His other games include A Message from the Stars, Chomp, and Merchants of Magick.

His unpublished Shaking the Tree won the 2019 HABA USA Design Contest and was a runner-up for the 2020 Cardboard Edison Award.

Taylor Navarro Taylor Navarro, a Puerto Rican-British TTRPG designer and mother of two in southeast England, is a 2024 Storytelling Collective Creative Laureate and Big Bad Con POC Scholar. She produces Tales from Sina Una and began designing for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition in 2021.

Her work includes Ghostfire Gaming’s The Seeker’s Guide to Enchanting Emporiums and Evil Hat Productions’ Deathmatch Island, and self publishing projects.

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Basil Wright Basil Wright, a Black and Seminole Florida native, creates games that draw the magical from the mundane. Their works include Pelogos, Mouseia, You’re Naked, Run!, and You Can (Not) Pet the Cat. A 2023 Big Bad Con POC Scholar and panelist, they design accessible games that promote community and inclusivity for all players.

The committee would also like to congratulate our excellent finalists: • Armanda • Otto Garay

• L aurie O’Connel • Navaar Selk-Jackson

For more information about all our finalists, visit DianaJonesAward.org Special thanks to this year’s sponsors of the Emerging Designer Program: Key Sponsors: Bundle of Holding, Gen Con Plus, thanks to Anyone’s Game for donating to the Emerging Designer Program for the cost of admission to their gathering.

Our Emerging Designer Program prize donors include: • Atlas Games • Evil Hat Productions • Game Manufacturers Association • Green Ronin Publishing • Kobold Press • NYU Press • Pelgrane Press • Protospiel Online • The Game Crafter

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As Bill Hoyer wrote in his 1974 convention report…

1974 Looking inside the 1974 Gen Con program, there is little sign that Dungeons & Dragons had been released earlier that year.

The three-day event was sponsored by the Lake Geneva Tactical Studies Association, which was the namesake for the small firm called Tactical Studies Rules—publisher of the 1,000 copies of the woodgrain boxes containing the origi nal D&D rules. Gary Gygax held the first Lake Geneva Wargames Convention in the Horticult ural Hall in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, in 1968, and he first met his D&D co-author Dave Arneson there in 1969.

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… D&D was the life of the party. Sales of the game had been low in the first half of 1974, as it was a difficult game to learn from the rulebook alone—but in person, people took to it immediately. The many gamers who learned D&D from its creators at Gen Con took home copies to their groups and seeded a dedicated fan base in wargaming and science-fiction fandom. Don Greenwood of Avalon Hill would later remark that “Gen Con is what got TSR off and running.”

The 1975 Gen Con program does indeed list D&D on its schedule, with Rob Kuntz running his “Sunken City” scenario.

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1976 In 1976, organized play of D&D became a staple of Gen Con once Bob Blake and his team from Valparaiso, Indiana, began hosting large tournaments.

Blake began publishing the tournament dungeons his group ran so that others could play these adventures. At first, these circulated only in miniscule numbers, but Blake arranged with the Judges Guild to publish his 1976 effort as The Gen Con 9 Dungeons.

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TSR liked the idea of turning tournam ent adventures into modules. Their first in-ho use module products reflected the tournam ents TSR ran in the summer of 1978. At Gen Con that year, Blake’s team ran the “Against the Drow ” (D1-D3) module series—which was reportedly so difficult that none of the player teams survived .

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1979 TSR’s biggest release planned for Gen Con in 1979 was the Dungeon Masters Guide, which completed the initial Advanced Dungeons & Dragons ruleset.

But Gen Con XII became notorious for an unexpected reason: the disappearance of 16-year-old college student James Dallas Egbert III from East Lansing, Michigan.

Weeks afterwards, the press speculated that the “cult” game of D&D had led to Egbert’s disappearance – and that Gen Con was the last place Egbert had been seen. Neither turned out to be true.

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Throughout the 1980s, the AD&D Opens, the tournaments run by the Role Playing Game Association (RPGA), and individual events submitted by countless gamemasters swelled the Gen Con programs. You can for example in 1984 see Ed Greenwood running his “Into the Forgotten Realms” event, years before the Forgotten Realms became a TSR campaign setting.

Gary Gygax would leave TSR late in 1985, and after his departure, thoughts quickly turned to producing a revised second edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. Where else would TSR turn to socialize these ideas in 1986 than the audience of Gen Con?

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In 1997, TSR was acquired by Wizards of the Coast, publishers of the monumentally successful Magic: the Gathering collectible card game. Almost immediately, then Wizards CEO Peter Adkison determined that there would be a third edition of Dungeons & Dragons. It was first announced at Gen Con in 1999, and debuted the week of Gen Con 2000, which opened with “3rd Edition Thursday.”

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2012 Although Wizards of the Coast let Peter Adkison acquire Gen Con in 2002, the convention has remained vital to D&D. In 2012, after the kick-off of the D&D Next playtests, Wizards revealed their plans for fifth edition at a keynote address at Gen Con.

To celebrate the fiftieth Gen Con in 2017, a museum in the footprint of the Horticultural Hall in Lake Geneva was erected in Lucas Oil Stadium where early rare D&D artifacts were displayed, and panelists spoke to D&D’s past and future, including (shown here) Mike Mearls, Jeremy Crawford, and Matt Mercer.

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Now, upon the fiftieth anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, let’s celebrate a game that like Gen Con itself rose from humble origins in Wisconsin to become a phenomenon still going strong after half a century!

This history brought to you by Jon Peterson and Matt Shoemaker, with th anks to Bill Meinhardt.

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R O N O H F O S GUEST Gen Con celebrates 50 years of Dungeons & Dragons with a series of panels that feature significant contributors to the history of D&D. Join Gen Con chairperson Peter Adkison and D&D historian Jon Peterson for a walk through every edition of D&D.

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JON PETERSON

MATT FORBECK

PETER ADKISON

Jon Peterson studies the history of wargames and roleplaying games. He is the author of Playing at the World (2012), The Elusive Shift (2020), and Game Wizards (2021). He also coauthored the Hugo Award finalist Dungeons & Dragons: Art & Arcana (2018), the New York Times bestseller Heroes’ Feast: The Official Dungeons & Dragons Cookbook (2020), as well as Heroes’ Feast: Flavors of the Multiverse (2023) and Lore & Legends (2023). He furthermore contributes to academic anthologies on games and a variety of online periodicals.

Matt Forbeck is an awardwinning and New York Timesbestselling author and game designer of over thirty-five novels and countless games.

His projects have won a Peabody Award, a Scribe Award, and several ENnies and Origins Awards. He also runs the Diana Jones Award Foundation and is the father of five, including a set of quadruplets. He lives in Beloit, Wisconsin, with his wife and a rotating cast of college-age kids. For more about him and his work, visit Forbeck.com.

Peter Adkison is a serial entrepreneur. His first business was Wizards of the Coast, which he founded in 1990.

While CEO, from 1990 – 2001, WotC published Magic: The Gathering, 3rd Edition D&D, and Pokémon. In 2002, Adkison acquired the Gen Con tabletop games convention which he still owns. After finishing film school in 2012, Adkison began developing a fantasy web series called Chaldea, which he continues to develop through his latest obsession, as executive producer of Gen Con TV.

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Dungeons & Dragons The “Original” Edition Gen Con celebrates “Original” Dungeons

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MIKE CARR

Stephen Marsh started Wargaming in 1969 and attempted to design a FRPG using hex sheets and The Golden Bough.

Encountered D&D in 1974 and realized it solved all the problems he had.

Corresponded with Gary Gygax from ‘74 on and added good and evil to alignment, underwater monsters and magic items to Blackmoor and wrote The Expe rt rules from the B/X set. Design credits from TSR, Chaosium and Hero Games.

Mike Carr is a fixture at Gen Con. He ran the first game (Fight in the Skies) at the inaugural event on August 24, 1968 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and has attended every Gen Con since. In 1976 Gary Gygax invited him to join TSR, where he worked until 1983. He edited TSR’s first three AD&D hardbound books and his design credits include the Fight in the Skies / Dawn Patrol game (pioneering the concepts of character creation and level advan cement), the B1 module “In Search of the Unknown” for Basic D&D, and “Robbers & Robots,” an Endless Quest book that sold a quart er million copies.

In D&D, Mike was the first-ever Cleric character in Dave Arneson’s Blackmoor campaign. His current project is a rhyming book for young readers, “Girls & Boys Love Great Big Toys, ” which he is selfpublishing this year.

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Gen Con celebrates Advanced Dungeons & Dragons with guests, Luke Gygax and Allen Hammock.

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LUKE GYGAX Luke Gygax is the son of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) co-creator Gary Gygax and Founder of Gary Con® (garycon.com). Luke literally grew up at the gaming table with the designers that built the foundation of the RPG industry.

He played the iconic character Melf, whose spells are still in the D&D rules. Luke is an author with numerous design credits. Luke is thoroughly enjoying being more active in the gaming community since he retired from the Army in 2022 after 33 years of service. Luke resides in Southern California with his beautiful wife, Bouchra, their three daughters, Miriam, Amira and Sabrina, as well as his faithful canine companion, Grogu Spoticus Gygax. Stay up to date with Luke’s projects and appearances at Gaxx Worx.

ALLEN HAMMOCK Editor, World of Greyhawk 1E. Designer, Ghost Tower of Inverness, etc. Editing/ Development/Design Team, Dungeon Masters Guide 1E, Deities & Demigods, and around 100 other products 1978-1985.

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STE VE WINTER Steve Winter got his start in the RPG industry by answering a help wanted ad from TSR, Inc., in 1981.

He’s managed to make a living from RPGs ever since as editor, developer, managing editor, creative director, web producer, ess roleplaying countl designer, and author on , wargames, novels, games board tures, adven , games magazines, and web articles. A few highlights include 2nd Edition AD&D, World of Greyhawk, Marvel Super Heroes, Tomb of Annihilation, and Scarlet Citadel.

Against the odds, David “Zeb” Cook has been a professional game designer for 45 years, working in video and tabletop games. In 1979 when he was hired by Gary Gygax to be part of the nascent Design Department at TSR. Starting as employee number #24 he survived the boom and bust years of the Satanic Panic and numerous changes of upper management to become a senior designer. he had designed for almost all of TSR’s 1994, in left he By the time Expert Rules, product lines and settings. He was the designer of the D&D 2nd Edition AD&D the and , AD&D for sion the Oriental Adventures expan s, rule setting ign campa es, modul d create he n additio rulebooks. In l severa and ook, supplements, board games, audio scripts, a gameb en. forgott ly probab he’s things fantasy novels along with other

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 3RD ED. Gen Con celebrates Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition with guests, Jonathan Tweet, Skip Williams, and Monte Cook.

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JONATHAN TWEET Jonathan Tweet has been bringing new ideas to roleplaying games since 1987, his work inspired several influential indie RPG designers, and he is in the Origins Gaming Hall of Fame. He authored or co-authored the RPGs Ars Magica (1987), Over the Edge (1992, 2019), Talislanta 3rd Ed (1992), Everway (1995), D&D 3rd Ed (2000), Omega World (2003), and 13th Age (2013). He values RPGs as a medium that encourages people to be creative. You can find his author page on Facebook and him on “Twitter”.

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MONTE COOK

Skip Williams hails from Lake Geneva, WI, the birthplace of D&D. As a kid in school.

Skip rubbed elbows with many of the people who developed and influenced the original Dungeons & Dragons game, especially Gary Gygax, and was ultimately employed by TSR and WotC. At TSR Skip penned the Sage Advice column for Dragon magazine, worked on the RPGA Network, wrote for Polyhedron news zine, and wrote and designed for D&D. At WotC, Skip was a principal designer for 3rd Edition D&D and also worked on Chainmail, Forgotten Realms, and Greyhawk.

Currently, Skip works for various game publishers and is co-director of events for Gary Con.

Having worked as a professional writer for more than 30 years, Monte Cook can honestly say that he’s never had a real job. As a game designer, he’s worked on hundreds of products, including as a codesigner of D&D 3rd Edition, and designer of HeroClix, Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil, Ptolus, Arcana Evolved, Numenera, and so much more, including a number of Planescape products, Call of Cthulhu d20, Monte Cook’s World of Darkness, a whole bunch of d20 stuff, and — going way back — products for Rolemaster and Champions. As a fiction writer, he has published numerous short stories and two novels, The Glass Prison, a heroic fantasy set in the Forgotten Realms, and Of Aged Angels, a modern day conspiracy and paranormal tale.

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 4TH ED. Gen Con celebrates Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition with guests, Rob Heinsoo and Andy Collins.

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ROB HEINSOO Rob Heinsoo got into D&D in 1974 via the original Brown Box. His roleplaying work includes co-design of 13th Age, 13th Age Glorantha, and 13th Age 2E as well as lead design of D&D 4E. His card and board game designs include Three-Dragon Ante, Epic Spell Wars 1 & 2, and the upcoming Armello: the Board Game. He’s the lead designer at Fire Opal Games and blogs at robheinsoo.blogspot.com.

ANDY COLLINS Andy Collins began his design career writing and editing RPGs for Wizards of the Coast. He led development on D&D v3.5, co-designed D&D 4E and the Star Wars d20 RPG, and contributed to over 60 other titles.

After moving from the tabletop to the realm of computer games, Andy led narrative & writing efforts for Marvel Heroes, a superhero action RPG title from Gazillion Entertainment, and for State of Decay 2, a post-apocalyptic survival game from Undead Labs. Recently he returned to Wizards of the Coast to help craft the new Virtual Tabletop experience for D&D. He’s also the co-founder of Bold Cat Studios, an independent venture that delivers design and marketing solutions to businesses large and small.

Dungeons & Dragons 5th Ed. Gen Con celebrates Dungeons & Dragons

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MIKE MEARLS Mike Mearls is incredibly fortunate to have spent more than 25 years creating games.

He has won awards for his work in tabletop RPGs , board games, miniatures games, and trading card games. He led the creation of 5th edition D&D and played a critical role in the development of 4th edition. He contributed to multiple Magi c: the Gathering and D&D miniatures sets. His favorite Pokemon is Gengar and he considers the UrbanMech to be the ultimate example of 31st century military technology.

RODNEY THOMPSON Rodney Thompson is a tabletop and video game designer of over 20 years. His design credits include Star Wars Saga Edition, Lords of Waterdeep, and the 5th Edition core rules of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as a number of supplements for 3rd. 4th, and 5th Editions. He is the founder of Scratchpad Publishing and creator of its first two games, Dusk City Outlaws and Spectaculars. Rodney is currently a Senior Design Lead at Bungie, working on the Destiny franchise.

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D&D Museum Located on the second floor in the Crossroads Concourse. Stop by and check out Dungeons & Dragons archives from all 50 years!

2024 D&D Stamps The U.S Postal Service will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons by unveiling special stamps! You can get your Dungeons & Dragons stamps at the Stadium in the West Concourse all convention long.

Wizards of the Coast Special Events Join the D&D team to get a deeper look into the soon-to-be-released 2024 Player’s Handbook, get insights on the design process, learn how community feedback shaped the final product, and more! ICC: 232 on Thursday at 1 pm.

Come experience a night of fantastic fun with a starstudded cast! Food, drink, and surprises await. Wizards of the Coast presents D&D Live! Saturday at 7 pm at the Indiana Rooftop Ballroom.

2024 D&D Player’s Handbook Available ahead of release for a limited time only! Head over to the Stadium West Concourse.

Gen Con Presents – D&D 50th Seminars

Baldman Games As the Official Adventurers’ League host for Gen Con, Baldman Games has brought D&D to Gen Con year after year. This year, they are offering over 100 events, including demos of D&D and D&D Open!

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Join Gen Con Chairperson Peter Adkison and some big names in Dungeons & Dragons to learn about every edition of the game. Names like Jon Peterson, Steven R. Marsh, Mike Carr, Luke Gygax, Allen Hammock, and more. They will share memories, insight, and stories about their times working on the different editions.

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Gooey Cube Gooey Cube is bringing you another adventure from Genzacon!

Make sure to grab your adventure from Booth 2243. If those characters look familiar, it’s because they are fashioned after the Gen Con staff. And don’t miss The Great Gooey Dungeon Game Show, an interactive 3D dungeonscape with special guests, Alphinius Goo, and prizes!

Infinite Imagination One of the longest-running RPG gaming groups at Gen Con. Though they don’t focus on D&D, they still have many RPG events to choose from.

Check out Private Eyes, an RPG that takes place in 1927 Chicago.

National Society of Crazed Gamers (NASCRAG) Looking for an entry to D&D without being too overwhelmed? Check out NASCRAG. This independent gaming group celebrates 45 years of fun, puzzles, roleplaying, and puns. They have a reputation for more puzzles and roleplay-focused games with little to no combat.

Goodman Games The keepers of Dungeon Crawl Classics, Mutant Crawl Classics, and others.

Goodman Games has over 150 events at Gen Con this year.

The Glass Cannon Network The Glass Cannon Network returns with Call of Cthulhu Live!

Lynnvander Studios D&D EVENTS

Looking for more D&D fun? Join Lynnvander Studios for Imaria The Pillars of Power. This is a oneshot adventure based around the complexities of mana, anti-magic, and more.

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ED GREENWOOD is a Canadian writer, game designer, actor, scriptwriter, and librarian who created The Forgotten Realms fantasy setting. Ed also created or co-created Stormtalons, Mornmist, and dozens of other worlds, and worked in Amber, Oz, and Middle Earth. His 450-plus books have sold over 60 million copies worldwide in over 40 languages. Ed has been a Guest of Honor at Gen Con many times down the decades.

JEFF GRUBB builds worlds for a living. He is one of the cocreators of Dragonlance and a co-founder of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. In addition, he has written tabletop game classics such as Spelljammer and Al Qadim, as well as bringing the Marvel Universe to roleplaying games with the original Marvel Super Heroes game. He has written novels set in the Realms, Dragonlance, Guild Wars, Star Wars, Starcraft, and Warcraft. Most recently he has moved onto computer games, including Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 for ArenaNet, and Crucible for Amazon Games. He is currently contributing to Elder Scrolls online. He lives in Seattle with his Lovely Bride and two cats.

ROSE ESTES spent the first ten years of her life being sickly and bedridden in Chicago. Sounds sad but she enjoyed the time, reading mountains of books and National Geographics that expanded her world and her imagination. Had D & D existed at the time, she would have been in her element. After being trapped in hot, horrible Houston, Texas until freed by graduation from high school she traveled extensively from Alaska to Guatemala and lots of places in between, generally working as a journalist. She lived on the west coast of Mexico and the mountains of British Columbia for several years before settling in a small town in Wisconsin, and going to work for a small company called TSR Hobbies.

Taking a leave of absence from the company to travel with a tent circus, she stumbled across a Choose Your Own Adventure book and immediately recognized how it might be applied to D & D. Almost by accident she wrote the first book Return to Brookmere, named after the small mountain village where she lived in B.C. This was the first book in what would become the Endless Quest series that has been credited with bringing literally millions of young boys (and a few girls) into the game. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Academy of Adventure Gaming, Arts and Design in 2022 which made her impossible to live with and extremely difficult to get her swelled head through doorwa ys.

Aside from the eight Endless Quest books she wrote for TSR (which sold over 21 million books at last count) she has written a total of 40 books and is currently at work on number 41, which will be titled Different.

She currently lives and works on the Central Oregon Coast where she owns the Hauser Gallery & Dragon Emporium.

Other Fiction Guests of Honor include: Tracy Hickman, Ben Riggs, David M. Ewalt, James Lowder, Jim Zub, Michael Witwer, and Matt Forbeck.

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Roleplaying Games A Roleplaying Game (RPG) portrays characters in a fictional world of shared imagination. Guided by a Game Master(GM), they will devise the setting and present players with challenges they must face to advance the story.

The possibilities are as big as your imagination; 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 various fictional worlds.

Ask yourself where you want your imagination to take you. Find a roleplaying game while bringing your friends along for the journey.

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

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Roleplaying Games RPG Groups AAW Games

JW: White River Ballroom C-D

Dungeons & Dragons

Baldman Games

JW: Griffin Hall

Dungeons & Dragons

Catalyst Game Labs

ICC: Room 122-123

Shadowrun

Chaosium

ICC: 134

Call of Cthulhu

Cincinnati Arsenal Gaming

Stadium: Field

Blades in the Dark, Call of Cthulhu, DRR, Dungeons & Dragons

City of Glass Games

Crowne Plaza: Illinois Street Ballroom East & West

Dungeons & Dragons, Glitterhearts, Year Zero

Creature Curation

Stadium: Lower Suites

Vast Grimm

Free League Publishing

ICC: Room 137, JW: White River Ballroom H-J

Alien, Blade Runner, Dragonbane, Vaesen

Game Base 7

Stadium: Club Lounge West

Dungeons & Dragons, Rank 5, Star Wars

Gooey Cube

Stadium: Meeting Rooms 3 & 4, Stadium: Lower Suites

Dungeons & Dragons

Heroes of Rokugan

Westin: Grand Ballroom 1-2

Legend of the Five Rings

Infinite Imaginations

JW: Grand Ballroom 9

Dungeons & Dragons, Hero System

Kobold Press

JW: White River Ballroom F

Tales of the Valiant

Legends of the Shining Jewel

JW: Grand Ballroom 10

Pathfinder

Limithron

Stadium: Lower Suites, Stadium: Meeting Rooms 5-6

Dungeons & Dragons, Pirate Borg

Magpie Games

Hyatt: Third Floor

Avatar Legends, Rapscallion, Root: the RPG, Urban Shadows, Zombie World

National Society of Crazed Gamers

Stadium: Field

Call of Cthulhu, Dungeons & Dragons

Novus Ordo Seclorum

Omni

Call of Cthulhu

Paizo

ICC: Sagamore Ballroom 4-7

Pathfinder, Starfinder

Pinnacle Entertainment

JW: 307

Savage Worlds

Windmill Game Co.

JW: 301

Dread, Golden Hour

You Too Can Cthulhu

Stadium: Lower Suites

Call of Cthulhu

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Board Games and Card Games Board Games (BGM) and card games — including Trading Card Games (TCG) and Non-Collectible Card Games (CGM) — span many themes, mechanics, and genres.

Played on boards, with cards, or with other physical components, board games feature gameplay structured by rules and typically focused on resolving quantifiable victory conditions.

Board games and card games represent a vast array of tabletop gaming experiences, and different games emphasize different qualities and characteristics: some focus on competition, strategy, teamwork, manual dexterity, random chance, and so on! With so many choices, it can be hard to know where to start.

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

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

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Board Games and Card Games Board and Card Game Groups Avalon Hill

ICC: Hall E

Arschmallows, Betrayal at the House on the Hill, Heroquest, Life in Reterra

Bandai Japan

Stadium: Field

Digimon Card Game, Dragon Ball Super, One Piece Card Game, Union Arena

BoardCrunch

ICC: Hall A

Dice Throne, Keyforge, King of Tokyo, Radlands

Cincinnati Arsenal Gaming

Stadium: Field, ICC: Hall B

Carcassonne Big Box, Catan 3D, Terraforming Mars, Takenoko

Conspiracy of Gamers

Stadium: Field

Canvas, Springsign, Wizard Miners

Fight in the Skies Society

Stadium: Field

Arkham Horror, Battlestar Galatica, Cards Against Humanity, Dawn Patrol, Wingspan

Game Base 7

Stadium: Club Lounge West

Codenames, Dominion, Power Grid, Splendor, Ticket to Ride

Ghost Galaxy

Stadium: Field

Keyforge, Mindbug Beyond

Kelly’s Heroes Gaming Collective

Hilton: Monument Hall

5 Minute Dungeon, Hues and Cues, Sushi Go Party!

Kingswood Games

Stadium: Field

Warlord: Saga of the Storm

Legend Story Studios

ICC: Hall B

Flesh and Blood

Pastimes

ICC: Hall B

Magic: The Gathering

Pine Box Entertainment

ICC: Hall C

7th Sea City of Five Sails, Doomtown, Legend of the Five Rings

Ravensburger

ICC: Hall A, ICC: 130

Disney Lorcana, Disney Villainous

Slugfest Games

ICC: Hall B

Red Dragon Inn, Where’s My Ride?

Smirk & Dagger

ICC: Hall D

Adventure Party: The Role-Playing Party Game, Boop the Halls, Tesseract

Sorcery League

Stadium: Field

Sorcery: Contested Realm

The Pokemon Company International

ICC: Hall B

Pokemon TCG

Train Gamers Association

Crowne Plaza: Victoria Station A—D

Boxcars, Empire Builder, Great Western Trail, Ticket to Ride

Wise Wizard Games

ICC: Hall B

Caution Signs, Robot Quest Arena

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First Exposure Playtest Hall PRESENTED BY DOUBLE EXPOSURE (ORGANIZERS OF DEXCON, DREAMATION, METATOPIA, AND THE ENVOY PROGRAM)

SPONSORED BY

FEPH ROOM PARTNERS

At a Glance Day + Time

Thursday – Saturday 8 am – 10 pm Sunday 8 am – 2 pm

Location

ICC: Room 107-110

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Playtest Games in Development in The First Exposure Playtest Hall (FEPH)!

Sessions start every two hours beginning at 8 am each day. Seats are FREE! Reserve your ticket through the event catalog to guarantee your spot, but standby players are welcome to join us onsite.

Prototypes will range in quality from index cards and pennies to full production-value prototypes. Your input is valuable at every stage!

Participating Designers Include 10:01 Games 4StoryGames 4th Pillar Games 9 Kingdoms AB Games Adventure Together Games Adventures Unbound Advertent Development Al Goes Out Of Town Enterprises All-Nighter Games Alsubhi Andalusia Games Anthropos Games Apis Games Around the Stump Games Art of Play Artisan Games Automa Garden Back in Holland Games Bad Cat Media Bad Crow Games Barbershop Games Berengar Games Big Shot Wrestling Black Suit Games Blood and Salt Studios Blue House Games Blurred Vision Inc BosTopCo-Op Boujeeas Games Breault Games Burger Games Cameron Fleming Cascadian Creations, Casualpetitive Games Chrono Core Studios Civil War: Battlefields Crash Test Games Danger Kit Games Demon Summoner Department Of Lore Dice or Death Games Diecaster Games Dolphin Hat Games Dr. Zero Presents Dreamscape Gaming

Emergent TTRPG Escape Mail Fiktitious Studios First Fish Games First In Heart Flatworks Gaming Flower Flame Four Harts Games Game Essence Games Over Coffee Gaming Honors Giant Food Games Glasgow Gamesmith Gnomeski Games Good Lich Games GTBOMB Studios Guthmeister Games Hansen Harrow House Games Hedra Hounded Games Hwy 6 Bros LLP Katchmer Games King Steven’s Games Kings Never Die games Littlest Lantern LoftBoys Games Luft Games Luminous Games Malcontent Games Matthew Huntley Studios MCDM Productions Mike and Daws Million Dreams Games Minty Beans Game Labs Monsters Masters & Mobsters Moon Saga Workshop Mariah Schab Naughty Jester Games NightLight Labs Nitroglycerin Games OCTOFire Studios Old Dreamer Press Origami Whale Games Palmer Games Party Tails

Pax Ad Astra Pet Roc Games Pet Slime Studios Puff Duck Games PurebloodRPG Quill Gaming Radium66 Revenade Games Rising Empire Studios Rule 1 Games Sawyer West Sentients Serpenthelm Studios SharkBear Games Shattered Gems TCG Sheetz Gaming Cooperative Shimmeroo Games Slam B Productions Snow Days Gaming Something Clever Games Studio Los Angeles Studio V Subtle Monsters Swords Tales of Sacadia Tanis Games TerritoryCardgame The Devil May Care Games The Gambit Foundry The Great Filters The Riverside Realm Through the Ash Tortugas Games Trey ‘n Pals Tunnel Monster Collective Underdragon Games Unfamous Games Warehouse 93 Whales Entertainment Winged Sandals Games Wingmen Games Winsmith Games Wonderbow Games Wrong Cauldron Zoard Games

…and more to come!

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Live Action Roleplaying Games Live Action Roleplaying Games (LARPs) bring your favorite RPG elements — heroic characters, collaborative storytelling, and chance event resolution — to life through immersive, live-action play.

In a LARP, you physically portray your character, generally by moving around in real space and with more direct player-to-player interaction than in a traditional tabletop RPG. LARPers often enhance their roleplaying with costumes and props. LARP events are a great way to experience immersive roleplaying and improvisational storytelling — no previous experience is needed!

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

A Selection of Groups Running LARPs

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Amtgard

Stadium: East Concourse

Amtgard Battle Grounds

BYOV

Union Station

BYORP

City of Glass Games

Crowne Plaza

World of Darkness, Laws of the Night, Mind’s Eye Theatre, Cosplay Chess

Cthulhu International

Union Station

Dark Aeons

Elder Entertainment

Union Station

Call of Cthulhu

Infinite Decisions Gameworks

Omni

Masque of the Red Death, Strange Case of Good and Evil 2.0

The Game Theatre

Omni

Mystic Realms DICE!

WAG

Union Station

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Megagames 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!

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

Megagame Groups Basenti

Omni

Oligarchy, Oligopoly, wrestLEgacy - Colossal Tussle III, Mischief of Faction

Megagame Coalition

JW, Stadium, Union Station

Crucible of Nations, Den of Wolves, Hear/Say 4: A Mega Murder Mystery, Pantheon, Touched by Darkness

National Security Decision Making (NSDM) Inc.

Le Meridien

ColdWar-1960s Sci-Fi Variant , Near Future Science-Fiction Crisis, Doomsday Scenario, American Revolution Crisis

Northern Virginia Gamers (NOVAG)

ICC

Wings of Glory Megagame: Battle of St. Mihiel Salient

Spoonbill Games

Omni

Coalitions: Councils of the Republic

The Game Theatre, LLC

Omni

Blood Feud, Dragon Thrones

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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, located in Wabash 2 and 3 in the convention center!

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

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

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

A curtained off nursing space is available for use.

At a Glance Day + Time

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

Location

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

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Miniatures Games Minatures Groups Able Kompanie

Stadium: Field

Flames of War

AerodromeACE

Stadium: Field

Aerodrome

Ares Games

ICC: Hall C

Wings of Glory, Sails of Glory, Quartermaster General: East Front, American Revolution Crisis

Atomic Mass Games

ICC: Hall E

Star Wars: Shatterpoint, Marvel Crisis Protocol

Catalyst Game Labs

ICC : Hall A

Battletech, Leviathans

Cincinnati Arsenal Gaming

ICC: Hall B

Space Hulk, Fallout Wasteland Warfare, Fallout: Factions, Dropzone, Dropfleet

DGS Games

ICC: Hall B

Freeblades

FASA Games

ICC: Hall B

Aetherstream: Leviathan

Games Workshop

ICC : Hall E

WarCry, Kill Team, Warhammer Underworlds, Blood Bowl, Age of Sigmar

Indianapolis Gaming Collective

ICC: Hall C

Mordheim: City of the Damned Skirmish, Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack

Mantic Games

ICC: Hall B

Kings of War, Armada, Halo: Flashpoint

Ottawa Red Shirts

Stadium: Field

Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures, Rivet Wars, Silent Death

Northern Virginia Gamers (NOVAG)

ICC: Hall B

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

Privateer Press

Stadum: Field

Warmachine

Snap Ships

ICC: Hall B

Snap Ships Tactics

The SmoreySwamp

ICC : Hall C

Axis & Allies - War at Sea

WizKids

ICC: Hall B

HeroClix, Star Trek: Into the Unknown, Dungeons & Dragons Onslaught

Wyrd Games

ICC: Hall B

Malifaux, The Other Side

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Miniatures Hobby Events (MHE) The beloved craft of miniatures.

Painting, sculpting, and more! Featuring events for all skill levels.

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

Paint and Take Thursday – Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday, 10 am – 3 pm

Speed Painting Battle against the clock to paint the best mini in the time limit! Event fee includes use of supplies, and you get to keep the mini you paint! Ticketed events are associated with different manufacturers, some of which have final rounds you can compete to get in. Be the best painter in your group and advance to a championship round on Sunday!

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A free, walk-up event — you’ll be given a miniature to keep, paints and brushes to use, and friendly instruction if you need help! Note that this event does not have tickets; it is first come, first served.

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Miniatures Hobby Events (MHE) COMPETITION SPONSORS

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Open Gaming Open Gaming is available in the cozy-yet-spacious Grand Ballroom 5-6 in the JW! If you have a game already and just want a spot to set up and play with some new friends you made at the convention, come find an open table. Don’t forget to get an orange cone to indicate if your group is looking for more folks to join in the fun!

#open-gaming on Discord

Questions? Ask for help on Discord or the JW HQ, located on the second floor of the JW hotel.

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.

Looking for players?

Borrow a cone from the 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!

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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.

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Games Library Play the newest and hottest titles Gen Con has to offer and the most popular games from recent years!

The library is the largest destination at Gen Con for chilling out with friends and having a great time. Event tickets grant you access to thousands of titles and unlimited plays during your session!

Full games are awarded as prizes all weekend long!

Children with wristbands play for free with an accompanying ticketed adult! The library also hosts miniatures painting classes, other game sessions (tickets available separately), pick-up games, and much more!

Come play with your group or join others looking for players!

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At a Glance Day + Time

Thursday – Saturday, 8 am – 1 am Sunday, 8 am – 3 pm (last game checkout at 1 pm)

Location

The Stadium

Visit us at booth #2759

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Puppetry Program Gen Con’s Puppetry Program returns with workshops, seminars, and performances!

Puppets have been used for centuries to educate, entertain, and captivate audiences. We’re excited to explore puppetry with you! Whether you’re planning to laugh and be silly at Puppet Karaoke, learn to build in our workshops, or hit the nostalgia button in our seminars, you’re sure to find something wonderful in the Gen Con Puppetry Program!

Guest of Honor Pam Arciero Pam Arciero is a principal puppeteer with Sesame Street, performing numerous characters, most notably Grundgetta Grouch for over 40 years. She has worked on many adult and children’s programs including performing Leona for Between the Lions, Blue’s Clues Blue’s Room, Chappell’s Show, Allegra’s Window, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, TV Funhouse, Oobi, Eureeka’s Castle, and The Great Space Coaster. She has performed in many commercials and films, including Zappos, Fuze, Angel Soft, Sundance Myths, Sundance Film Festival, Extreme Measures, Little Monsters, and Follow That Bird.

As a stage director, Pam directed Aanika’s Elephants for New Victory Theater, on 42nd Street, NYC. She directed and choreographed Iftah Ya Simsim-Sesame Street Saudi Arabia, Sesame Live Shows for Sesame Place, Beaches Turks and Caicos, Beaches Jamaica, Port Adventura, Barcelona, Spain; Sea World Orlando, Play with Me Sesame Live, US tours, and Disney’s Wahoo Wagon at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles.

Pam directed the film Whiskey Neat as well as Between the Lions and Oobi for television. She has taught for the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, the University of Hawaii, Sesame Street International, Taipei National University of the Arts, the University of Connecticut, and California State University, Fresno. Pam is the Artistic Director of the National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center, in Waterford, CT. She holds a BA in Dance and Drama from the University of Hawaii and a MA in Puppetry from the University of Connecticut.

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Late Night Puppet Slam (ENT24ND249813) Hilarious and slightly naughty skits from some of the funniest puppets around. Not for kids!

Friday, 10 pm Westin: Grand IV–V

At a Glance Day + Time

Events run through the weekend! Check the event catalog on gencon.com for the full schedule.

Location

Marriott: Indiana Ballroom E

SCHEDULE

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6/25/24 9:54 AM

Costume Contest Join us for Gen Con’s 38th 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 (ICC: 500 Ballroom) at 4 pm on Saturday.

For spectators, the Costume Contest is a free, ticketed event. Attendees without tickets may be seated if space allows, but priority is given to those with tickets. A valid Gen Con 2024 badge is required for entry.

Can’t make it to the show? No worries! The Costume Contest will be livestreamed and made available by VOD on our Gen Con Live Twitch channel at twitch.tv/genconlive.

At a Glance

Saturday Timetable

Costume Contest

9 am

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Location Main Stage (ICC: 500 Ballroom)

Deadline to drop entries at the Information Booth.

9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Costume Contest Check-In 500 Ballroom Reception Contest entries will not be accepted after check-in has closed.

3:05 pm – 3:45 pm Costume Parade

3:30 pm

Pre-Show Entertainment

3:45 pm

Contestants report to line up for the Costume Contest.

CONTEST RULES & ENTRY FORM

4 pm

Costume Contest begins!

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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.

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

To register, first read the rules, then print and fill out the form linked in the QR code or ask for a form at the Information Booth.

This form does not register you for Gen Con — only the costume contest. A valid Gen Con badge and two generic tickets will be required when you sign in at Costume Contest Check-In. An emcee introduction is REQUIRED! You must submit a short introduction for yourself that you would like the emcee to read as you appear on stage. Type or handwrite it (neatly) and attach it to your entry form. This is your chance to impress the judges;

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

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

Contestant Check-In: All contestants must appear at Contest Check-In. Mailing or dropping an entry form reserves a space for you, but you are not officially registered until you appear at checkin. Contestants who do not appear at check-in (see Saturday timetable) are considered dropped. Check-in takes about 30 minutes. Your emcee introduction is required at check-in.

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Costume Contest Costume Categories

Costume Parade

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

Categories may be closed depending on the number of entries.

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

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

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

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

•P rofessional: 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.

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

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

• Potluck: Anything not mentioned above!

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

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

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

The parade will then exit through Hall D. The parade continues north along the Crossroads Concourse, exiting outside the doors to the Westin.

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

Another right turn at the corner of Capitol Avenue.

The parade ends at the Georgia Street entrance.

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ZED The Isle of Misfit Events We have all kinds of games and events at Gen Con, including those that don’t fit into standard categories.

When an event is so unique it can’t be defined by one of our regular categories, we place it here.

We’ve listed just a sampling of ZED events on this page, but you’ll find all kinds of interesting events here, such as escape rooms, social deduction games, megagames, and unique events you won’t find anywhere else! Don’t overlook this category, as you never know what might turn up!

NSDM The National Security Decision Making (NSDM) Game is a fastpaced, challenging simulation of contemporary politics and eternal strategic principles.

It is modeled after the simulations used by senior U.S. Government officials.

Here’s the game in a nutshell: “You players are the Legislature. You over there, you’re the Cabinet. You folks in the corner are the military leadership. This guy’s the President. The scenario is: it’s the world as you know it today. Fix it. Start now.”

NSDM will have events throughout the weekend.

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

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

Thursday – Saturday 6 pm – 2 am

Le Meridien Hotel

Laser Tag: Kill Team Live

Games on Demand

New from Games Workshop: Laser tag + Warhammer 40,000!

Kit up as either a Veteran Guardsman or Ork Kommando and play a mission from Kill Team!

Do you want to play a game?

Join Games on Demand, where a diverse team of enthusiastic GMs will introduce you to their favorite independent and small-press RPGs! All of these games are rules-light and easy to learn! No experience is necessary; we’ll provide everything you need and teach you how to play! Play games like Blades in the Dark, Fall of Magic, Kingdom, Thousand Year Old Vampire, and more.

Thursday – Saturday 9 am – midnight Sunday 8 am – 4 pm ICC Sagamore Ballroom 3

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Trade Day is designed to provide hands-on training, networking, and professional development opportunities for educators, mental health professionals, librarians, and retailers.

Anyone with a 2024 Trade Day badge is eligible to attend Trade Day.

At a Glance Day + Time

Wednesday 9 am – 9:30 pm

Location

JW – 1st & 2nd Floors

Trade Day HQ Wednesday 8 am – 4 pm

Located on the 2nd floor near the sky walk.

Trade Day Marketplace Wednesday, 10 am – 5 pm | JW: 1st Floor Back for a second year, the Trade Day Marketplace is a great opportunity to demo games and products that can help in the classroom, therapeutic sessions, library, and at FLGS. It’s a great opportunity to meet and talk to the publishers about their line and how it can work for your particular needs.

You must have a 2024 Trade Day badge in order to access the Trade Day Marketplace.

Participating Companies 9th Level Games

HABA USA

Central Michigan University Press

Lost Boy Entertainment

DPH Games Inc. FanRoll by Metallic Dice Games Flagbearer Games Foam Brain Games Games Workshop Ghost Galaxy

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Mana Project Studio Robin’s Nerd Supplies Rowan Rook & Decard Start Here! The Introductory RPG The Story Engine VGCUSA * Companies subject to change/cancellation

Trade Day Event List Trade Day has over 110 events being offered for the retailer, educator, librarian, and mental health professional. Use the QR code for the most up-to-date information of all Trade Day events and for detailed info about a specific one.

Here are some event highlights for each of the Trade Day audience affiliations.

Retailers

Mental Health Professionals

•G amifying Sales Education - A Lesson In Sales & Gaming (TRD24ND245013) 11 am

•A Dark Night: Helping Children Understand Mental Health Through Super Heroes (TRD24ND244421) 11 am

•D iscord DIY Community (TRD24ND256630) 1 pm

•D ouble Trouble: Navigating The Game Of Relationships And Connection (TRD24ND254017) 1 pm

•A MA For The Hobby Gaming Retailer (TRD24ND261219) 3 pm

Educators

•H ow To Use Comics For Mental Health & Wellness (TRD24ND249345) 3 pm

•C osplay In The Classroom (TRD24ND248520) 11 am

Crossover Events

•D esigning An Educational Escape Room (TRD24ND246953) 2 pm

We also have “crossover” events which provide opportunities to learn perspectives outside your specific field. These events are a great addition to your professional development.

•W orkings of Magic: Using Games to Transform Corporate Learning (TRD24ND253661) 2 pm

Librarians •C onnections: Librarians Putting Like Things Together (TRD24ND264191) 10 am •U tilizing Community Volunteers For Your School Or Library Gaming Program (TRD24ND260085) 1 pm • T able Top Programming For All Ages In Libraries (TRD24ND246059) 2 pm

•M aking Cents Of Games: Using Games To Fundraise (TRD24ND245317) 10 am •G ame Changer: Ensuring That All Gamers Can Participate!

(TRD24ND255618) 3 pm • S afer Spaces For Women In Gaming (TRD24ND256637) 4 pm You must have a 2024 Trade Day badge to attend Trade Day events.

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Trade Day Event Highlights Keynote

Let’s All Play Together: What Educators, Librarians, and Retailers Can Learn from Each Other PRESENTED BY KATHLEEN MERCURY

Wednesday, 9 am JW: White River Ballroom E Impactful game-related programming is a universal goal for educators, librarians, and retailers. The needs, audience, and what works is different for each; let’s see how we can put them all together.

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About Kathleen Mercury, M.A.T., M.E.T. An award-winning teacher and designer, Ms. Mercury has been pushing the boundaries of using design thinking to merge game design and instruction from elementary to collegiate levels for over 20 years. She has taught everything from the core subjects to Design and Gifted Intervention in schools from the Midwest to California to overseas in Bucharest, Romania. Currently, she is a Lecturer in the School of Education at California Polytechnic Humboldt teaching methods courses and supervising student teachers.

Kathleen is a published tabletop game designer with Greece Lightning (2021) and upcoming titles Tulip Season and Valkyrie. www.kathleenmercury.com

Demo Night & Social Mixer (TRD24ND244188))

Wednesday, 7 – 9:30 pm JW: Grand Ballroom 5 A chance to demo games from some of your favorite Trade Day presenters, publishers, and exhibitors and socialize with your fellow Trade Day attendees!

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All Trade Day events are free; you must have a 2024 Trade Day badge to attend.

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Charity Partners Gen Con isn’t just about gaming; it’s also about giving!

Gamers giving back to the community is a key part of The Best Four Days in Gaming™! This year Gen Con partnered with two incredible organizations in our charity efforts to support Indianapolis and the gaming community. Please welcome Tangram and The Rose Gauntlet Foundation as Gen Con’s official 2024 Charity Partners!

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

Founded in 1985, Tangram is a leading nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential.

Through a wide range of person-centered programs and services, Tangram provides support, resources, and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Tangram is committed to making a positive impact and driving meaningful change for individuals with disabilities, promoting equality, and fostering a more inclusive and accessible world for all. For more information about programs, volunteer opportunities, or ways to support their mission, please visit thetangramway.org or contact info@thetangramway.org.

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The Rose Gauntlet Foundation is a dedicated community-driven initiative that creates events and provides resources that foster inclusivity and uplift underrepresented people within the tabletop gaming industry.

The Rose Gauntlet Foundation’s roots trace back to the inaugural “Big Gay Dinner,” a gathering of LGBTQ+ professionals in tabletop games passionate about expanding the community. What started as a small gathering became a vibrant community seeking to extend its reach and impact. In response to growing demand and a steadfast commitment to the cause, The Rose Gauntlet Foundation was formed as an official 501c3 non-profit organization in 2023.

The Rose Gauntlet Foundation believes that by supporting the community, they can empower others to champion each other and support the aspirations of all who seek to thrive within the hobby and industry of tabletop games.

Learn more at rosegauntletfoundation.com

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Auction The Auction returns for Gen Con Indy 2024, in the 2nd floor Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6.

This easy-to-access area is connected via tube walkway to the Indianapolis Convention Center. For those dropping off for the auction, there is a side entrance on South Missouri Street that allows for an easy and pain free drop-off process, complete with a ramp up to the building and an elevator up to the auction entrance. Please refrain from using the hotel turnaround driveway to unload, as this could cause issues for other attendees.

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

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

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

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

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

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

ITEM DROP OFF TIMES Pre-Registered Live Auction Items and Consignment Store items accepted.

Wednesday, noon – 6 pm Thursday, 10 am – 8 pm Additional Consignment Store items may be accepted depending on inventory.

Friday, 9 am – 5 pm PAYOUTS: There are three options for receiving payment from your sold items: Any time after your item is sold through Saturday at 6 pm; On Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm, or if you don’t pick up your payout on site, we will automatically mail you a check.

UNSOLD ITEMS: Unsold items should be picked up on Sunday from 10 am – 2 pm. All unsold items not collected by 2 pm on Sunday will be donated to charity.

Auction Events Charity Auction

Collectibles Auction

Saturday, 7 pm

Friday, 8 pm

The most desirable items donated by exhibitors and collectors will be auctioned off, with all proceeds going directly to our Charity Partners – Rose Gauntlet Foundation and Tangram!

The Collectibles Auction caters to rare and coveted items.

Want a sneak peek? Look for Collectibles Auction items on display in the glass showcase near the auction stage.

All times are approximate.

Check for the updated schedule posted in the auction room.

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At a Glance Day + Time CONSIGNMENT STORE Thursday, 10 am – 10 pm Friday, 9 am – 10 pm Saturday, 9 am – 7 pm LIVE AUCTION Thursday, 10 am – 11 pm Friday, 9 am – midnight Saturday, 9 am – midnight

Location

Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6

Try the new releases from Hachette studios at BOOTH #2435 or ROOM ICC #142

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Scan the QR code and complete the steps to receive the secret code. Share the code at the sales counter in either location to apply the discount to your purchase.

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Entertainment The Entertainment category offers an amazing mix of concerts, live plays, comedy, and more.

Whether you’re seeking a break from the busy Exhibit Hall or looking to kick off your night with some fun, get ready for an unforgettable showcase of talent with Gen Con Entertainment.

D&D Live!

Legacy Of Worlds

Behold an epic journey across the realms of D&D with “Legacy of Worlds,” a live play show commemorating the game’s 50th anniversary featuring an all-star cast.

Roving Entertainers Dan the Bard returns for another Gen Con, marking his 16th or 17th year. He also performs at various Renaissance Faires and conventions, has 13 albums, and takes song commissions.

Visit his booth, catch him busking, or attend his concerts to hear songs about D&D, Star Wars, Anime, and more.

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Different Drummer Belly Dancers (DDBD) embrace their geek side at Gen Con. Watch live hallway performances, visit their booth, and take classes.

Don’t miss their D&D Second Campaign dance before the Costume Contest on Saturday.

Roving Entertainers

Forward Motion in Indianapolis has

advocated for new works with innovative performances in various spaces for nearly a decade. They focus on new works and free improvisation, commissioning and premiering dozens of new chamber works from various composers. Their core instrumentation includes flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, and percussion, with members regularly composing for the group.

Goater Mac’s Funhouse

returns with a mix of Filk, Folk, and Skiffle. Enjoy sea shanties, songs about Dungeons, Dragons, Zombies, Cthulhu, and Celtic hits.

Each show is a unique musical journey, showcasing a wide variety of musical styles.

il Troubadore is Indy’s 16th Century Rock Band performing hits from all around the world and out of the world from galaxies far, far away. Everything from Klingon Opera to Wookiee dance tunes and Huttese anthems will surely delight audiences of all ages.

Andrew McKee

Chris Ivanovich For over 40 years,

Chris has been performing across the country, reading minds, multiplying money, and protecting people from the tyranny of flatware. He has fooled Penn & Teller. Just not with the same trick.

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

Instant Game Show Ever watch game

shows and think, “I could do better?” Join Instant Game Show at Gen Con! When we set up in the halls, you could be pulled from the audience to win prizes, fame, glory, and maybe a FREE FOUR-DAY PASS to next year’s Gen Con! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates.

Ogham features multi-instrumentalists TJ Hull and

Amanda Caretta who specialize in high-energy Irish dance music on fiddle and bodhran. TJ plays jigs, reels and other traditional favorites as well as more modern pieces; Amanda’s drum, the bodhran, is the heartbeat of traditional Irish music. When not touring the ren faire circuit or playing in pubs, Amanda and TJ game, hang out with their pets, and repay their debt to society by teaching music in the public schools.

Marc Gunn is a Sci F’Irish singer/

songwriter blending Celtic songs with pop culture, using the autoharp. Inspired

by Irish drinking songs and Renaissance faires, he writes about love, fear, and hope. He hosts the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and leads Celtic Invasion Vacations, combining travel and music exploration.

Paolo Performing for almost 30 years, Paolo has entertained audiences worldwide with comedy and juggling at medieval and renaissance events. He has performed with The Flying Karamazov Brothers, won the International Jester Competition, and incorporates Dungeons & Dragons into his shows, juggling knives, giant forks, and other dangerous objects.

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Need a break from the crowds of the exhibit hall?

Join filmmakers from around the world as they share their visions.

The Gen Con Film Festival presents films that are inspiring, thrilling, suspenseful, and hilarious. Grab a seat and experience a different side of Gen Con.

Thursday 10 am | Westin Capitol III Star Force Galactic Command is at war when intel is obtained of an enemy bio-weapon prompting the damaged spacecraft Oregonda to embark on a reconnaissance mission to save the world.

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The Eye Of The Salamander

Thursday 11:30 am | Westin Capitol III An Aztec pyramid figurine found in the Valley of Mexico stores a dark secret.

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The Bostrom Scenario

Thursday 3 pm | Westin Capitol III Alice Wonder, a young girl from New Zealand is haunted by the visions of her brother’s death, murdered by the impossible flash of a camera.

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The Demon Detective

Thursday 8 pm | Westin Capitol III Miles Mako is a professional exorcist who takes on a new client after they encounter a demonic presence. Featuring cinema legends Adrienne Barbeau, Doug Jones, and Vivica A. Fox.

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Dr. Spiderwack’s Mindboggling Compendium of Fantastic Urban Beasts

Friday 10 am | Westin Capitol III Vlogger Jareth Grass is sucked into a topsy-turvy magical adventure after he’s magically whisked away to the home of his estranged uncle Dr. Spiderwack.

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Shadow Vaults

Friday 11 pm | Westin Capitol III During the 2020 lockdown, a group of friends meets weekly online to play Dungeons & Dragons to take their minds off the pandemic, but no one is ready for the story the new girl has to share.

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Bastion

Saturday 3 pm | Westin Capitol III A college student suffering from memory loss discovers that he is on the verge of a scientific breakthrough.

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Empire Queen: The Golden Age of Magic

Saturday 5:30 pm | Westin Capitol III In a kingdom where magic is forbidden, a trio of adventurers embark on a quest in search of the legendary Sovereign Wand, which is needed to overthrow an evil queen and restore magic for all.

Clone Cops - WORLD PREMIERE

Saturday 8:30 pm | Westin Capitol III A conglomerate dominates human existence through high tech, great deals, and free delivery. Their development of cloning technology has replaced many workers.

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Killer Kabbage

Saturday 10:30 pm Westin Capitol III Two warriors, from the future, are tasked to go back in time to prevent the great Kabbage apocalypse from happening in order to save mankind.

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The Love Song of William H. Shaw

Sunday 10 am | Westin Capitol III Billy finds himself haunted by imaginary superhero Fren-Ze. Unfortunately, the only two people who could help him have been feuding for years. Can Billy save himself and his friends, too?

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Mother Father Sister Brother Frank

Sunday Noon | Westin Capitol III Can the Jennings’ overcome secrets, dysfunction and the distances between them to learn that ultimately, the family that slays together?

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The Dreams in Gary’s Basement

Sunday 1:30 pm Westin Capitol III Gary Gygax was a high school dropout who cobbled shoes in the basement of his home. His family of seven was barely making ends meet, when he created a phenomenon that took the world by storm.

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Table Chatter: Pilot

Thursday 2 pm | Westin Capitol III A sitcom about a group of friends that shares a passion for tabletop gaming and collaborative storytelling.

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JourneyQuest: Season 4

Thursday 10 pm | Westin Capitol III Season 4 of the critically acclaimed fantasy comedy!

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Roll Seekers and the Legend of Nabell: The Light of Tyve Campaign

Friday Noon | Westin Capitol III Roll Seekers is an improvised, live, actual play web series and podcast on Twitch and TikTok, with a following of over 56,000 Seekers.

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

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Acting for Film Panel

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Friday 12:30 pm | Westin Capitol III A collection of short animated films: Arachne’, Can We Really Know Anything About Carrots?, FROSTBYTE, New Idea, Return to Hairy Hill, Truth Detector.

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Friday 4 pm | Westin Capitol III A collection of Short Sci-Fi Films: Bad Moon Rising | Cyberpunk 2077 Fanfilm, DRAGON FRUIT, Emily’s Mountain, Event Virus, iDISCONNECT, Nice Thievage, Restraint, The Lost Relic - A Star Wars Story, Universe 25.

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Horror Comedy Short Film Block

Friday 6:30 pm | Westin Capitol III A collection of Short Horror Comedy Films, Bones, Camp Lynch, Day of the Cyclops,DeadHead,Have a Good Day, Last Sacrifice, Like Me, Midnight Snack, The Prophecy MMXXIV.

Fantasy Short Film Block

Friday 1:30 pm | Westin Capitol III A collection of Short Fantasy Films: Alive but Not Awake, Avatar: The Last Airbender- Suki & Sokka, Black Dragon, Carved In Stone, Dauntless and the Demigod, Fear of the Dawn, Illuminagents S2: Maze Tricks, The Loveland Frog, Wander Well.

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Friday 9 pm | Westin Capitol III A collection of Short Horror Films:Bay for Blood, Bobby Came Home, Dark Side of the Moon, Leave No Trace, Shiver, Sleepwalker, The Monitor, The Night Visitor, The Ones Across the Pond, The Secret Other, The Strangle of Ivy.

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Saturday 10 am | Westin Capitol III A collection of Short Gamer Films:A Dr. Mario Love Story, Bonno Eversong and the 20 Sides of Fate, Moving Day, RPG All-Stars’ “Guardians of the Gap”, The Fourth, The Venus Gambit, Time to Settle This, Virtuoso.

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Action-Suspense Short Film Block

Saturday 1:30 pm | Westin Capitol III A collection of Short Action and Suspense Films:Inheritance, Killing Joke, Prop Wars: Prop Harder, The Butcher’s Cousin, The Taken.

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Thursday 1 pm | Westin Capitol III Jordan Dorrington is one of the best arcade video game players in the world. He holds multiple world records in the classic arcade game, Galaga (1981). Now eager to conquer Donkey Kong (1981), the film follows as he pursues his obscure obsession.

Friday 11:30 am Westin Capitol III An art major looking for an unconventional canvas unwittingly stumbles upon her professor performing a demonic ritual that begins with a virginal sacrifice to Satan.

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Thursday 7 pm | Westin Capitol III Celebrate with our talented filmmakers! Awards for Best Feature, Ovid Award, Best Short, Best Web Series, Best Student, Best Animated, Gamer, Documentary, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Horror, Fan Film, and Comedy films.

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Anime For over a decade now, Wasabi Anime has partnered with Gen Con to provide an authentic otaku experience for tabletop enthusiasts seeking some Asian pop culture goodness with their board games, dice, and analog gaming convention experience. This year we’re bringing back panels, new variations on some classic offerings, and even a super-kawaii maid cafe experience! Be sure to swing by the Westin to check out all of this year’s anime programming!

Crunchyroll Screenings (Westin, Caucus) Crunchyroll comes to Gen Con with the return of an anime screenings room! Take a break from the hustle and bustle of gaming to chill out in the Gen Con Anime Viewing Room powered by Crunchyroll. Revisit an old title you haven’t seen in a while or discover your new favorite anime! Check each screening for rating information.

Tsundere Gamer Tiefling Raglan Shirt Get yours at the Official Gen Con Store in the Wabash Concourse.

Maid Cafe

Manga Library

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Konnichiwa! Gen Con invites you to experience some kawaii culture via its very own maid café! Inspired by the popular storefronts in the Akihabara district in Tokyo, this all-ages ticketed experience will immerse you in the world of cute, colorful, and playful maids who are there to serve up an hour of music, games, and more. Each ticket includes a can of Boba Tea, a Taiyaki snack, and a gift from the maids. Deluxe seats (limited) include a cheki photo with the maids!

Manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. The Manga Library at Gen Con is a quiet space located inside the Westin Indianapolis where attendees can take a break from the crowds and relax in a quiet room while reading popular titles new and old from Japanese manga-ka and the occasional American author, too. Powered in part by our friends at Kodansha!

Mystery Anime Theater 9001 (Friday at 8 PM. Westin, Capitol II/III) A Gen Con staple since 2010, Wasabi Anime® brings back its annual anime (often anime-esque) movie screening of questionable content, and even more questionable humor from its hosts. Cash bar available. Preferred seating and free “gifts” (don’t get your hopes up, folks) for premium ticket holders. This year’s movie will be… announced after the convention guide print deadline, so check online!

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About Wasabi Anime®

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Wasabi Anime started as an anime fan club in 2001 and is now the premier production group for designing and operating Japanese pop culture related programming for anime/comic/gaming events in North America.

Aside from their work with Gen Con and other conventions, they also run their own convention called WasabiCon® in Jacksonville, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Portland, Oregon!

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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 the Art Show, you can meet industry legends and upcoming new artists, find the perfect gift for the art enthusiast in your life, or just explore and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of art!

At a Glance

Attending Art Show Artists Alex Dos Diaz

Devin Elle Kurtz

Jon Sideriadis

Rachel Quinlan

Amelia Leonards Art

Dustin Panzino/Inkwell

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Rain

Amy Nagi

Elaine Ho

KamoriaArt

Ralph Horsley

Andrew (SchmandrewART) Thompson

Elisabeth Alba

Kaysha Siemens

Reggie Herman Art Books

Emerald Barkley

Kehasuk

Reiko Murakami

Emily Fiegenschuh

Kristina Carroll

renattack

Erica Williams | HookieDuke

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RJ Palmer

Eric Fortune

Lucas Durham

Rob Rey

Maliveth

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Mark Poole

Sam Guay

Mark Tedin Illustration

Sarah Finnigan

Melissa Sue Stanley

Savanna Mayer

Meredith Dillman

Scott Murphy

Mia Araujo

Sean A. Murray

Michael Blank

Serena Malyon

Michael C. Hayes

Shawn E Russell

Michael Cory Godbey Cory Godbey

Shylo Silvenar

Migzy Co

STABLERCAKE

Angela Zhang Art of Chuck Grieb Art of Price Babs Webb Betty Jiang BlindCoyote Brigitte Roka/STARSIEVE Bruce Brenneise Bryce Kho Caitlyn Kurilich Cait May Chris Casciano

Eric Wilkerson Illustration Erika Taguchi Erik Ly Faith Schaffer Fian Arroyo gawki Houndsaint Ivy Alive

Christopher Burdett

Jacob Walker Art / Critical Critters

Claudio Pozas

Jamie Lee Kirseel

Cloverkin

Jennifer Hrabota Lesser

Coey Kuhn

Joanna Barnum

Crystal Sully

Joe Slucher

Deb JJ Lee

John Stanko

Mike Pape Miranda Meeks Natalie Andrewson Nen chang Priscilla Kim

Check gencon.com for updates to this list.

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Day + Time

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

Location

Exhibit Hall

Featured Artists

Sean Murray Sean Andrew Murray is a freelance illustrator, concept artist, and teacher. His work features in Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Heavy Metal Magazine, and more. He has contributed to video games like Dungeons & Dragons Online and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, and films such as Carnival Row and Minions 2.

He also self-publishes books and games for his personal worldbuilding project, “Gateway.”

Dustin Panzino Dustin Panzino is a freelance visual development artist and animator currently working in the gaming industry based in L.A. Graduating from RCAD in 2020, his work revolves around aesthetic world-building with a mix of indie Eastern and Western influences unified around foggy visuals unified with shape language and the use of colors.

(clipping of original artwork, 40 x 20)

Crystal Sully Crystal Sully, aka the “Mother of Monsters” is an award-winning illustrator and concept artist who brings creatures to life for some of the most popular properties in the gaming industries. This includes Critical Role (Call of the Netherdeep), Magic: The Gathering (Lost Caverns of Ixalan, Lord of the Rings, Fallout, Bloomburrow), Dungeons & Dragons (Dragonlance, Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons, Tasha’s Cauldron, Phandelver, unannounced projects), Star Wars: Legion, and more on her website CrystalSully.com

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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. These chosen authors will showcase and discuss their works in historical fantasy, urban fantasy, children’s adventure, LGBTQIA+, steampunk, and much more.

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

At a Glance

Authors 3WS Publishing Alexander Boehme-Mason Amy Allworden Author Ray Wenck Ben Wolf, Inc. Brain Lag Briana Lawrence and Jessica Walsh C. S. Marks Charles Embrey, Jr Chris A. Jackson Christopher Bair Christopher D. Schmitz Doug Bedwell

Elizabeth Corrigan H.R. Green H. T. Brady Halsbren Publishing Heroes of Time Productions Intisar Khanani Isaac Crowe James Maxey JW Troemner Katika Schneider Kimber Grey Laura VanArendonk Baugh Lynette Bacon-Nugyen

Maxwell Alexander Drake M. L. Wang Mike Shel Nathan Marchand R. Litfin Red Writes Books (Jeri “Red” Shepherd) Richard Fierce S.A. McClure TANSTAAFL Press The Sci-Fi Gals T Oliver Courtney Virginia McClain

Check gencon.com for updates to this list.

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Day + Time

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

Location

Exhibit Hall

Publishers 3WS Publishing TANSTAAFL Press Halsbren Publishing Brain Lag Kimber Grey

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6/19/24 11:16 AM

Writers Symposium 28 Years of Celebrating Storytelling Our events, panels, and workshops are open to all. These experiences are designed by and for writers of games and speculative fiction of all experience levels, but with as much fun and interest for gamers, readers, and fans.

At a Glance

New! Anthology and USB Drive

What

Read all-original stories written by some of our Featured Speakers in a new anthology, edited by the multi-talented Toiya Kristen Finley. We’ll also have this collection, in addition to bonus content and a discounted game and book bundle available in digital form on our limited-edition USB drive. Stop by the sales window at the front of the Writers Symposium to learn more or purchase yours.

Join writers of all your favorite genres.

Where

The second floor of the Downtown Marriott

When

Thursday – Sunday

Schedule

Full listing on the website and app genconwriters.org

2024 Featured Speakers Akis Linardos Alexander Bevier Anthony W. Eichenlaub Ava Kelly Ben Riggs Bradley P. Beaulieu Brady McReynolds Brandon Crilly Brandon O’Brien Brian Duckwitz Briana Lawrence Bryan Young C. S. E. Cooney Carlos Hernandez Cat Rambo Danian Darrell Jerry Daniel ‘Doc’ Myers Dedren Snead Diana M. Pho E.D.E. Bell Elisa Teague Erin M. Evans

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Gabrielle Harbowy Gregory A. Wilson Howard Andrew Jones James Farner James Ryan Jason Ray Carney Jason Sanford Jennifer Allaway Jennifer Brozek Jeremy Bernstein Jerry Gordon Jesse J. Holland Jessica Walsh Jordan Jones-Brewster Jordan Kurella Karen Menzel Katherine Monasterio Khaldoun Khelil Kwame Mbalia LaShawn M. Wanak *Linda D. Addison Lucien Soulban

Marie Bilodeau Mary Fan Matt Forbeck Maurice Broaddus Michael R. Underwood *Mikki Kendall Monica Valentinelli Morgan Wilson Mostafa Haque Richard Dansky Richard Lee Byers S.E. Lindberg Sandra Tayler Sarah Hans Sarah Sharp Sharang Biswas Sheree Renée Thomas Toiya Kristen Finley Victor J. Raymond PhD Will Sobel * Special Guest

Special Guests Linda D. Addison Linda D. Addison, the author of five award-winning collections, including How To Recognize A Demon Has Become Your Friend, recipient of the HWA Lifetime Achievement Award and SFPA Grand Master of Fantastic Poetry.

Mikki Kendall Mikki Kendall is the author of bestselling Hood Feminism, and Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists, with A. D’Amico. She’s written for TIME, the New York Times, The Guardian, the Washington Post, Essence, Vogue, The Boston Globe, and NBC.

Meet the Writers We’d love to meet you! Join us in the convention center, Wabash 1, where you can say hello to our professional writers, ask for a signature, or pick up one of the books, gamebooks, or media for sale - signed to you or for a gift. Please stop by this event anytime.

Thursday, 6 pm - 9 pm Free Event: ZED24ND259940

Writers Playing Live D&D Writers love to write - and they really love to play. Sit back and enjoy a host of fun, quirky professional authors as they play for you a live, D&D adventure led by author, streamer, and legendary DM Gregory A. Wilson.

Friday, 7 pm - 11 pm ENT24ND262563

Exhibit Hall Signing Schedule Thursday

10 am Michael R. Underwood and Anthony W. Eichenlaub 11 am Bradley P. Beaulieu 12 am Storm Humbert and Gary Kloster 1 pm Erin M. Evans and E.D.E. Bell 2 pm Jordan Kurella and Annye Driscoll (Maker Fishmeal) 3 pm J.D. Blackrose and Gini Koch 4 pm Cat Rambo and Jeremy Bernstein

Friday

10 am Gregory A. Wilson and E.D.E. Bell 11 am Erin M. Evans and Elisa Teague 12 am Daniel ‘Doc’ Myers and J. B. Garner 1 pm Monica Valentinelli and Gini Koch 2 pm Khaldoun Khelil 3 pm C. S. E. Cooney and Marie Bilodeau 4 pm Dedren Snead and Sarah Hans

Saturday

10 am Ed Greenwood and Gregory A. Wilson 11 am Jeremy Bernstein and Matt Forbeck 12 am Dedren Snead and Daniel ‘Doc’ Myers 1 pm Jesse J. Holland and Cat Rambo 2 pm Sheree Renée Thomas and Danian Darrell Jerry 3 pm Richard Dansky and Bryan Young 4 pm Howard Andrew Jones and Ben Riggs

Sunday

11 am Special Guest Mikki Kendall

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Electronic Gaming Retro Arcade

Pinball Alley

The Retro Arcade room is full of classic arcade games, multi-game systems, and a 10-player Killer Queen cabinet! All machines set to free play and event tickets are available for hourly play or the whole day! Daily arcade tournaments will run throughout Gen Con.

Play more than 30 of the latest and greatest pinball machines from Stern, Jersey Jack, and other modern pinball manufacturers. There will be limited edition pinball trophies given away each day to the top players using Stern’s Insider Connected leaderboards. Stop by anytime for an unforgettable pinball experience. Pinball Alley is open all Gen Con for non-stop pinball action!

Thursday – Saturday, 9 am – midnight Sunday, 9 am – 2 pm

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

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

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Escape Rooms What is an Escape Room?

An escape room is an immersive experience where you and friends use clues, wits, dexterity, and luck to solve mysteries and escape. Escape rooms vary in size: portable boxes, briefcases, and whole rooms.

We focus on larger rooms, but smaller ones can be found in our listings. For room-sized events, you usually have one hour to escape. Work together quickly to solve puzzles and riddles. Grab your squad and get ready for an adrenaline rush!

Pop Up Escape Rooms Pop Up Escape Rooms (formally Experimental Gamer) returns to Gen Con with 5 Escape Rooms for this year: • Cabin of the Cackling Man • Detention - Escape from the Cursed High School • Keep Krampus Out - A Holiday-Themed Escape Room • The Last Masquerade: Escape from the Red Death • Secret Aboard Starship Astraeus

Eclipse Escapes Use your wits to solve an Edgar Allen Poe-inspired puzzle, or break a series of curses to reo-pen a portal and escape Wonderland before you lose your heads. Eclipse Escapes has 4 rooms to choose from, including: • Escape from Cryptid Valley • Nevermore: a POEtic escape • Warlocked: Escape the Lich’s Lair • Wonderland: Escape the Knave’s Revenge

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The Escape Room USA This dedicated year-round multi-room space will be hosting 8 different rooms running from early in the morning till late at night in their premium location 2 blocks from the convention center, Thursday to Sunday.

Events include: • Dark Wyvern Mining Escape Room Adventure • Jail Break Escape Room Adventure • CIA Interdiction Escape Room Adventure • Space 2112 Escape Room Adventure • Art Gallery Escape Room Adventure • Bank Heist Escape Room Adventure • Contagion Escape Room Adventure • Trader Town Escape Room Adventure

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Create, Move, Explore Events Beyond Gaming While Gen Con is The Home of Tabletop Gaming™, we also have hundreds of events that aren’t strictly gaming related. These events engage the creative and curious spirit that make the tabletop hobby special. Find them in the online Event Catalog by filtering by: Supplemental (SPA), Workshop (WKS), and Isle of Misfits (ZED). These awesome events include crafting, exercise, dance, city tours, and more!

At a Glance

Create

OPEN CRAFTING ROOM

Get creative at Open Crafting! Looking to try a new craft or be inspired? Stop by our Open Crafting room. It has plenty of space and free supplies to make cool stuff!

Crafty helpers and company representatives will periodically be in the room to help you level your crafting skills. FREE for anyone with a Gen Con 2024 badge.

LOCATION ICC: 208-209

Day & Time

Thursday – Saturday 9 am – 9 pm Sunday 9 am – 2 pm

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

This year, we’ve partnered with bernette® and Pintuck & Purl (a brick-and-mortar and online bernette® dealer) to bring sewing machines and classes to Indy! We have events like Introduction to Bag Making, Introduction to Wallet Making, Open Sewing with Bernette, and more.

Move After long days at gaming tables, it’s important to move and stretch out your body! Did you know that Gen Con has many events to get your blood moving? Whether you’re into running a 5k, practicing yoga, dancing, or learning sword fighting techniques, we’ve got you covered. Find these events in the SPA category in the Event Catalog.

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

ISLE OF MISFITS SCHEDULE

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Game Design at Gen Con Have a casual interest in game design? Want to explore a career as a game designer? Do you have an idea for a game but don’t know where to start? Gen Con has you covered.

Several events are being hosted at this year’s Gen Con to get those creative juices flowing.

Here are some to get you started; others are yet to be discovered!

Game Design Events • Intro To Tabletop Game Design (WKS24ND254139 / WKS24ND254140) • Accessibility Is Not A Bolt-On - Universal Design for Creators (SEM24ND255641) • LegalGeek Q&A About IP Law for Game Designers (SEM24ND259926) • World Building for Game Masters, Game Designers, and Authors (SEM24ND248736) • Gen Con and CMU Applied Game Design Certificate 2024-2025 (SEM24ND256461) • Design an RPG in an Hour (SEM24ND254687) • World Design for GMs, Game Designers, and Authors (SEM24ND249797) • Redesigning Board Games for Instructional Purposes (WKS24ND253587) • Rapid Game Design Prototyping (WKS24ND254137)

Tie-Ins If you didn’t already know, Gen Con hosts some great programs at the show that are great tie-ins for your game design journey.

• First Exposure Playtest Hall (FEPH) – ICC: Room 107-110

• Reverse Engineering A Game As A Design Exercise (WKS24ND261226) Events may be sold out/change at the time of this publication.

• Art Show – Exhibit Hall • Writers Symposium – Marriott: 2nd floor ballrooms • Rose Gauntlet Foundation Programs and Resources – BIPOC Lounge/ICC: Room 240-241

EVENTS

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Join the Event Team in 2025!

The Gen Con Event Team is a mentorship program that allows behind-the-scenes access for our biggest fans. Start as an Apprentice and work your way up to Captain, helping run your favorite gaming convention! With positions available at Event HQs, in Will Call, managing Operations, setting up and troubleshooting Tech, and so much more, there’s a spot for you! All you need is a friendly smile and a willingness to learn.

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Want to learn more?

Join Erika Jackson, Gen Con Event Team Manager and veteran members of the Event Team for an information session on Friday 11am, ICC: 245 to get all the details.

Take your convention experience to the next level!

Thank You, Event Team!

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!

Program Coordinators ANIME AND ANIMATION Tom Croom ART SHOW Barbara Fisher BIPOC INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT Rina Amaranthine CARDHALLA Steve Wagner and Team COSPLAY PROGRAM Karissa Kosman COSTUME CONTEST Anne Brown and Team FILM FESTIVAL Chuck Budreau GAMES LIBRARY Lending Library Logistics, Marissa Maile and Team MAKERS MARKET AND COMMUNITY ROW Kathy Wilson PUPPET PROGRAM Stacey Gordon ROVING ENTERTAINERS Bob Brinkman STREAMING Markus Maes, Elisa Melendez and Team TRADE DAY Faith Felice, Leah Warden and TRD Volunteers TRAVEL AND LOGISTICS Alesia Clardy

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

Thank you!

Captains Evan Albersmeyer Kristina Arwood Stephen Bandstra Jessica Barnett Kevin Baumann Duane Bellamy David Benedict Syl Bergeron Kristin Bertrand-Glomski Emily Birchmier Gary Bishop David Blackwell John Blankenship AJ Bolte Matt Brown Megan Browning James Buckhorn Toby Carlyle Alesia Clardy Josh Clouse Chris Compton Sindre Cools Joe Corso Scott Cramer Ken Cronin Madison Curry Tracey Days Liz Deahl Steven Dehart Ashley Dennis Serenity Dennis Maureen Dominguez Amanda Drentwett Scout Dunlevy Amanda Eisenberg Krystin Eng Ivan Erickson Nicholas Eutsler Lorena Ezeb Eric Fair

John Fanzone Eblyn Felix Reed Findley T.J. Flanigan Justin Foerster Pandaman Forest Chris Fossum Larsen Franklin Darrell Gabbard Bradley Gabriel Michael Gallagher MIsty Gates Dr. Christopher Gay Jason Gish Jeff Griesel Lisa Griesel Ally Haley Alicia Hansen Aaron Harshman Michael Haupt Beth Henricks Dave Hensel Lydia Herbison Jeffrey Heringer Cheney Hester Suwada Hinds James Horton Sarah Horton Jermey Houg Tater Hutchinson Gretchen Immel Katie Indoe Andrea Kachelmeier Brian Kasprwoicz Sondra Kuras Diesel LaForce Joseph Lee Les Leslie Malissa Little Gelanie Lockhart Cleia Lovejoy

Sam Lovejoy Matt Lovell Todd Madison Chandler Marshall Anthony Martinez Tyler Mayer Byron McCullough Tiana McDaniel Jonathan McIntyre Peter Meng Caleb Miannan Noah Miannan Tim Migliore Donna Millheim Tony Missler Anne Murry Rue Neal Ben Neau Kendra Nelson-Rury Trond Nilsen Jamie O’Connor Joe O’Connor Darren O’Donnell Kelli O’Heron Mike O’Heron Robert O’Neal Claire Oslund Art Otzenberger Bryan Owen Steven Parenteau Melissa Parkinson Maddie Pasquale Kay Patel Saagar Patel Chris Patterson Rhonda Peek Chris Pellack Steven T Pfannes Steven Pfannes Chelsea Pickerel Aaron Pohle Alyssa Pon-Franklin

Sam Putnam Deja Rasmussen Russ Reilly Amanda Roberts Cody Roberts Natalie Roberts Roderick Robertson Denise Robinson Julio Rodriguez Mitchell Rohrbaugh Austin Runkel Carly Rutledge K Sakai Amber Sampson Tammy Sampson William Sampson Adam Sandler Betty Savic Timothy Scola Gail Senatore Lani Sessoms Lee Sessoms Amber Sherman Tanya Silvernagel Amy Skaggs Erik Skoog Eilysha Skylar Jeff Smith Phyllis Smith Rob Smith Tanya Stevens AJ Suneson Patrick Swift Bridget Swirski Scott Tatum Hector Torres Jr Greg Tuck Kai Vasilyeva Gabby Mondo Vega Teresa Wagoner Alexander Wang Leah Warden

Ben Warmus Alex Weitz Elaine Wesolowski-Oliva Trevor Whiton Billiam Whitson Kevin Wiley Betsie Williams Bobbi Wilt Rachelle Wood Susan Woodill Des Wooten Max Worth Rachael Wright Mitzi Young-Nicholson Matthew Zemek CAPTAIN EMERITUS Charlene Britton Dave Carlson Wes Carpenter Brett Dennis Ron Felice Brian Gates David Gervais Ken Girard Janice Greene Rachael Groynom Mark Modena Ryan Opalk Brandon Peters Christina Preece Kevin Preece David Spicer Larry York IN MEMORIAM Charles Bailey Brocke Hanke Wez Nicholson

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Ultra-portable, strategy card games

Bet and Influence a horse race to win the most cash.

A card-drafting airship race for time around a virtual clock.

A trick-taking game in which players balance positive and negative cards.

A ‘set connecting’ game in which players earn points by filling trees with nut clusters.

Hop around lily pads to land on flies and opposing frogs in this battle for the bog.

Rule land in an ever-growing kingdom but too much greed will cause a revolt.

Create clusters matching the colors you play in your scoring pile.

Protect your hens and use your fox to gobble up opponents' hens.

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