Gen Con
Indianapolis, IN · Quirky
- When
- August 5–8, 2027
- Where
- Indiana Convention Center · Indianapolis · IN
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
Gen Con has grown into North America's largest tabletop gaming convention since relocating to Indianapolis in 2003, filling the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium with tens of thousands of gamers each summer. The four day event runs board game tournaments, tabletop role playing sessions, and a massive dealer hall. Downtown hotels and streets take on a citywide costume and cosplay atmosphere for the run.
The history within reach
- Gen Consame spot
Gen Con has grown into North America's largest tabletop gaming convention since relocating to Indianapolis in 2003, filling the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium with tens of thousands of gamers each summer.
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