Gen Con 2024

Hosted annually since 1968, Gen Con is one of the largest and longest-running gaming conventions in North America focused on tabletop games. The massive exhibitor hall showcases upcoming releases from major game publishers and distributors. Attendees can playtest new games and purchase rare/collectible titles.

The main draw is the gaming halls, with over 20,000 gaming events scheduled across genres like board games, card games, miniatures games, RPGs, LARPs, and more. There are competitive tournaments as well as casual play areas. Other programming includes seminars, workshops, industry guests, cosplay, a film festival, and an art show. After-hours, there are dances, concerts, and late-night gaming.