{"channel":{"title":"The Official Gen Con Blog","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/","description":[],"lastBuildDate":"Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:31:35 +0000","language":"en-US","image":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gencon.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/untitled-design-4.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1","title":"The Official Gen Con Blog","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/","width":"32","height":"32"},"site":"172070607","item":[{"title":"Gen Con Block Party 2024","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/2024\/07\/22\/gen-con-block-party-2024\/","pubDate":"Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000","category":["Gen Con News","Gen Con Community","Gen Con Indy"],"guid":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/?p=4484","description":"

Your Helpful Field Guide to All the Eats, Drinks, and More Outside the Convention Center on South Street! In just under two weeks, Gen Con returns to Indy with The Best Four Days in Gaming\u2122! The Block Party you know and love will once again take place at the new location on South Street. The new home […]<\/p>\n

The post Gen Con Block Party 2024<\/a> appeared first on The Official Gen Con Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post-id":"4484"},{"title":"7 Books to Fuel Your Tabletop Game Passion","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/2024\/07\/19\/7-books-to-fuel-your-tabletop-game-passion-mit-press\/","pubDate":"Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000","category":["Gaming Recommendations","Partner Post","Gen Con"],"guid":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/?p=4468","description":"

What to read once the session ends, with books from the MIT Press. Tabletop gamers rejoice! The MIT Press is excited to be exhibiting at Gen Con for the first time and showcasing our books on game theory, lore, and history. Come to Booth 268 to browse our books on these topics. For now, here\u2019s […]<\/p>\n

The post 7 Books to Fuel Your Tabletop Game Passion<\/a> appeared first on The Official Gen Con Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post-id":"4468"},{"title":"Announcing the 2nd Annual Makers Market Vendors","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/2024\/07\/18\/announcing-the-2nd-annual-makers-market-vendors\/","pubDate":"Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:11:00 +0000","category":["Gen Con News","Gen Con","Gen Con Community"],"guid":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/?p=4328","description":"

Over twenty incredible vendors are coming to Gen Con 2024 for the Makers Market. Discover the treasure trove of unique local vendors at our Makers Market \u2014 a vibrant affair where gamers and makers unite to celebrate The Best Four Days in Gaming\u2122. Makers Market Hours & Location Thursday \u2013 Saturday, 11 am \u2013 7 […]<\/p>\n

The post Announcing the 2nd Annual Makers Market Vendors<\/a> appeared first on The Official Gen Con Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post-id":"4328"},{"title":"Entrepreneurs Avenue: Announcing the 2024 Marketing Fellowships","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/2024\/07\/15\/entrepreneurs-avenue-announcing-the-2024-marketing-fellowships\/","pubDate":"Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000","category":["Gen Con News","Exhibitors","Gen Con","Gen Con Indy"],"guid":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/?p=4326","description":"

For more than 50 years, Gen Con has provided a home for innovative new game companies and a showcase of the best new titles and products in the industry. Entrepreneurs Avenue honors that legacy, dedicating space in the Exhibit Hall for companies making their Gen Con debut, from groundbreaking startups promoting their first game to […]<\/p>\n

The post Entrepreneurs Avenue: Announcing the 2024 Marketing Fellowships<\/a> appeared first on The Official Gen Con Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post-id":"4326"},{"title":"4 Reasons To Game With Monte Cook Games At Gen Con","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/2024\/07\/12\/4-reasons-to-game-with-monte-cook-games-at-gen-con\/","pubDate":"Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000","category":["Gaming News","Gen Con News","Partner Post","Gen Con"],"guid":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/?p=4343","description":"

Monte Cook Games (MCG) is rocking in room 132 on the Hoosier Concourse (across from the Exhibit Hall) with free demos, exciting games, limited-edition products, and more! Whether you’re new to roleplaying games and the Cypher System, or part of our MCG community, we want to welcome you to craft great stories, explore stirring vistas, […]<\/p>\n

The post 4 Reasons To Game With Monte Cook Games At Gen Con<\/a> appeared first on The Official Gen Con Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post-id":"4343"},{"title":"Arcane Wonders Is Bringing the \u201890s Nostalgia (And More) to Gen Con!","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/2024\/07\/10\/arcane-wonders-is-bringing-the-90s-nostalgia-and-more-to-gen-con\/","pubDate":"Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000","category":["Gaming News","Partner Post","Gen Con"],"guid":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/?p=4313","description":"

Arcane Wonders (booth 629) will have not one, not two, but FIVE new releases at Gen Con! Embrace your inner ’90s kid in Video Game Champion, make beautiful art in Mezen, invest in the vegetable stock market in Vegetable Stock, and plan and build your own city in Foundations of Metropolis!  Video Game Champion is […]<\/p>\n

The post Arcane Wonders Is Bringing the \u201890s Nostalgia (And More) to Gen Con!<\/a> appeared first on The Official Gen Con Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post-id":"4313"},{"title":"Moose Games Makes Its Gen Con Debut With New Launches for 2024\u00a0","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/2024\/07\/08\/moose-games-makes-its-gen-con-debut-with-new-launches-for-2024\/","pubDate":"Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000","category":["Gaming News","Partner Post","Gen Con"],"guid":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/?p=4290","description":"

It will be their first time at Gen Con, and they can\u2019t wait to show off some of Moose Games\u2019 newest releases! Make sure to stop by booth 371 to meet the team and check out some of our favorite new game launches this year: Wild Flowers, Crash the Party, and Pickleball Blast. Wild Flowers […]<\/p>\n

The post Moose Games Makes Its Gen Con Debut With New Launches for 2024\u00a0<\/a> appeared first on The Official Gen Con Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post-id":"4290"},{"title":"Unveiling Avalon Hill\u2019s Exciting Gen Con 2024 Lineup","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/2024\/07\/01\/unveiling-avalon-hills-exciting-gen-con-2024-lineup\/","pubDate":"Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000","category":["Gen Con News","Partner Post","Gen Con"],"guid":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/?p=4274","description":"

New brands, new releases, more gameplay than ever before, and so much more – Avalon Hill could not be more excited for Gen Con 2024! Here are some of the big highlights that have us counting down to Indy: Join us as the 5th Edition of Talisman: The Magical Quest Game makes its Gen Con […]<\/p>\n

The post Unveiling Avalon Hill’s Exciting Gen Con 2024 Lineup<\/a> appeared first on The Official Gen Con Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post-id":"4274"},{"title":"Celebrating Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary (Part 2)","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/2024\/06\/18\/celebrating-dungeons-dragons-50th-anniversary-part-2\/","pubDate":"Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000","category":["Interview","Q&A","Stories from Gen Con","Gen Con","Gen Con Community","Gen Con Indy"],"guid":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/?p=4196","description":"

We’re back with more! Continuing the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Dungeons & Dragons, we’ve asked some of our favorite Gen Con TV personalities about their memories of D&D. Tinnel (She\/Her) How long have you been playing (or DMing) D&D?  About 3 years now What has D&D taught you?  D&D has taught me that anyone and […]<\/p>\n

The post Celebrating Dungeons & Dragons 50th Anniversary (Part 2)<\/a> appeared first on The Official Gen Con Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","post-id":"4196"},{"title":"Get Ready for Hunters Entertainment at Gen Con Indy 2024!","link":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/2024\/06\/17\/get-ready-for-hunters-entertainment-at-gen-con-indy-2024\/","pubDate":"Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000","category":["Gen Con News","Partner Post","Gen Con","Gen Con 2024","Gen Con Indy"],"guid":"https:\/\/gencon.blog\/?p=4238","description":"

Last year, the Hunters Entertainment team rocked Gen Con Indy with several panels, events, and unforgettable shows. We had an absolute blast, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce that we’re gearing up to do it again this year, and it will be even bigger and better! We’ve got an action-packed weekend planned, with […]<\/p>\n

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