Gen Con 50 Exhibit Hall Map





(Click map to open digital PDF)

More than 500 exhibitors will participate in the historic Gen Con 50! Today, for the first time, you can begin your exploration of the Gen Con 50 Exhibit Hall through official convention maps.



There are two ways to delve into the Gen Con 50 Exhibit Hall. The traditional way is to view the downloadable PDF document. Convenient to print and a handy web bookmark, this map is a great way to begin your Gen Con 50 planning. This map will reappear in the Gen Con 50 Program Book which will be in physical format at the convention, as well as through a condensed PDF approximately one week prior to the show on gencon.com.



Gen Con also has created another more robust method to explore the Exhibit Hall further via an Interactive Map. This map allows you to zoom and pan the Exhibit Hall as well as the rest of Gen Con space in Indianapolis. Clicking on a booth will show you which organizations occupy each space, and will give you links to their websites. This map also will allow you to search for specific exhibitors by name or location, via the search field in the upper left corner. Check out all-new exhibitors in Entrepreneur's Avenue and booths for the entire family in the Family Fun Pavilion.



Please note: the Exhibit Hall features 500+ companies, however, many other sponsors, event organizers, and partners await you throughout the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, Georgia Street, and at many hotels.

Vote To Name the Official Gen Con 50 Beer (21+)





Contest participants submitted more than 2,000 names, and the finalists have been chosen for the Official Beer name of Gen Con 50! Created by Indy's own Sun King Brewery, this year's beer is a Belgian Golden Ale. To make the list of finalists, beer names had to clear several hurdles, the largest of which was ensuring that the name was legally usable and not close to existing beer names. The beer name also had to be evocative, fun, and match the spirit of the Gen Con 50 and the Sun King partnership.



Now, the Gen Con team needs your helping paring down the list of eight finalists. Vote today at this survey link in Round Two of the Official Beer Naming Contest for Gen Con 50.

Hickman's Killer Breakfast to Return for Gen Con 50 Special Event

Lifetime Guest of Honor Tracy Hickman will return to Gen Con 50 with a special version of his popular "Killer Breakfast" event! This one-time-only event will be held in celebration of Gen Con 50.



A Gen Con tradition, Hickman's Killer Breakfast presents a unique crowd experience as Tracy and Laura Hickman navigate an interactive adventure with a live audience. With musical numbers, exciting surprises, and 300 first-level characters facing certain doom, Hickman's Killer Breakfast is a "can't miss" Gen Con experience.



More details will become available as Event Registration approaches!



Event Registration Begins May 28

Whether you are a long-time Gen Con attendee or this is your first convention, Gen Con has events just for you! Each year, thousands of event organizers and GMs run activities with you, the attendee, in mind. Love trying new games? Party games? Board games? Family games? Competitive tournaments? Live entertainment? Crafting? Tours? Gen Con has something curated specifically for you!



Gen Con attendees will have their first chance to sign-up for events later this month, when Event Registration begins on gencon.com on Sunday, May 28 at noon (Eastern). With thousands of events to choose from, Event Registration will present you with numerous options for your Gen Con weekend. Some event tickets are free, such as those for seminars, films, KID events, and more. Many events are created by and hosted by attendees, gaming groups, and companies. Your purchased event tickets allow them to provide this extra entertainment and guarantee you a seat at the table or in the crowd. Event tickets are not required to participate in Exhibit Hall activities and demos.



The Program Management team at Gen Con will post the initial Event Catalog and event listings will become available for your search approximately two weeks prior to the opening of Event Registration on gencon.com. When event listings become available, Gen Con will alert you via newsletter, through social media, and at gencon.com. Once these listings are posted, attendees can begin compiling their Wish List of events.



You can add, remove, and prioritize events on your Wish List in preparation for Event Registration. Prospective event ticket purchasers should load up their Wish List with options to ensure a better chance at securing their favorite events. When Event Registration begins, attendees can submit their Wish Lists, and they will get processed in the order they are received. After a Wish List is processed, an attendee may purchase tickets to the events that they were able to secure.



More information on how to participate, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions will come in the next few weeks, prior to Event Registration. Have questions? Email customerservice@gencon.com.

Gen Con 50 Bags from OffWorld Designs





One of the most popular items each year, OffWorld Designs' branded Gen Con bags are exactly what you need to carry your gaming treasures. Emblazoned with a golden tribal dragon for Gen Con 50, OffWorld has a backpack, laptop bag, and messenger bag that are all perfect for carrying RPGs, TCGs, and other products that end with a "G." Want to carry party games to play between events? Bringing a laptop and DM screen to your game night? These are the bags you're looking for, so get yours before they're gone!

Join The Gen Con 50 Event Team





Love Gen Con? Ever wanted to get experience working in the events industry? Gen Con has opened applications for its Gen Con 50 Event Team. Event Team roles are all paid positions with benefits based on the amount of time you want to dedicate during the convention. Those at least 18 years of age or older may apply.



You may join the program in either 16 or 32-hour positions. Some examples of Event Team responsibilities include replenishing Program Book stock, monitoring event spaces, and providing breaks for Gen Con Captains.



For those interested in becoming a part of the Gen Con family, learning the in-and-outs of operating a convention, and are prepared to work at least 36 hours over the course of the show, applicants should choose the Apprentice Level of Gen Con's Mentorship Program and work your way up through the ranks!



Interested in joining? You can find the application at this web page, and you must complete it by July 31.