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Gen Con 2025 Arrives This Week for Attendance-Record-Breaking, Sold-Out Convention

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Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, returns to Indianapolis on July 31 – August 3 for a sold-out convention with record-breaking attendance numbers.

The annual event, held in Indianapolis since 2003, attracts tens of thousands of gamers and fans from around the world to the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and downtown hotels. For four days, attendees enjoy gaming, shopping, cosplaying, and savoring the best local food, beverages, and Hoosier hospitality.

Attendance isn’t the only record Gen Con is breaking in 2025. This year, attendees can shop and browse an Exhibit Hall featuring an astounding 595 vendors, selling new and popular games, merchandise, costumes, art, books, and more. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in nearly 30,000 unique ticketed events, including gaming sessions and tournaments, comedy, film, entertainment, writing and crafting workshops, and the fan-favorite Costume Contest and Parade.

Participants can also enjoy local food and drinks from an expanded Block Party celebration on South Street during the four-day convention. This outdoor, open-to-the-public festival features dozens of local food trucks set up alongside Gen Con’s local food and beverage partners Sun King Brewery, HotBox Pizza, Daniels’ Vineyard, Helm Coffee, Social Cantina, and Harry & Izzy’s.

The Gen Con Makers Market returns for its third year, featuring over 20 local Indy artisans, crafters, creators, and vendors in a vibrant bazaar shopping experience.

For Gen Con’s annual charity program, the convention has partnered with two nonprofit organizations that will split the proceeds of fundraising programs held during the convention: the Brown Toy Box Foundation, which works to expose Black elementary students to STEAM careers through play-based learning, and Women4Change Indiana, a nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis dedicated to increasing positive outcomes for women and girls in health and wellness, economic mobility, and personal safety and security.

Gen Con 2025: Renegade’s Risk G.I. JOE: Special Missions Launches on Kickstarter

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Renegade Game Studios, in collaboration with Avalon Hill, the strategy games division of Hasbro, has officially launched its Kickstarter campaign for RISK G.I. JOE: Special Missions, a bold new twist on the classic strategy game, this time set in the world of G.I. JOE.

To celebrate the launch, all backers will receive a free bonus pack featuring extra leaders for the base game, along with surprise unlocks revealed throughout the campaign. Renegade has confirmed that existing pre-orders will be honored, and those customers will also receive the bonus pack and access to all campaign-exclusive rewards.

RISK G.I. JOE: Special Missions blends the timeless tactics of RISK with the fast-paced action of G.I. JOE, featuring over 250 detailed miniatures, five unique missions, and a full-scale battle for global domination. Whether you’re a lifelong G.I. JOE fan or a strategy gamer seeking a fresh challenge, RISK G.I. JOE: Special Missions is a must-play experience.

The Kickstarter campaign runs July 22 through August 14, with a special in-person preview available at Renegade’s booth (#1619) at Gen Con in the exhibitor hall.

Gen Con Announces Ravensburger as Co-Sponsor of the 2025 Convention

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Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, has announced international board game publisher Ravensburger as a Co-Sponsor of Gen Con 2025. Ravensburger will receive dedicated event space and physical and digital marketing at Gen Con’s upcoming 2025 convention as a part of the agreement.

At Gen Con 2025, fans of Ravensburger have an opportunity to get their hands on several brand-new games, including Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, which brings popular monsters from the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game to the series. New additions to Disney Villainous and Star Wars Villainous will also be available, alongside event-exclusive bundles of Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game products. Fans can visit one of Ravensburger’s multiple event and demo spaces outside the Exhibit Hall to play these titles and several others from the renowned publisher, such as Gloomies and Sweet Victory. They can also try the new family-friendly game, Disney Villainous: Unstoppable!

Gen Con 2025: Paizo Partners with Titan Forge and MyMiniFactory to Offer Premium STLs and Print-On-Demand Miniatures

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In advance of Gen Con 2025, Paizo, Titan Forge, and MyMiniFactory announced a partnership to produce STLs and print-on-demand (POD) miniatures for Pathfinder and Starfinder. These miniatures, sculpted by Titan Forge based on art from Paizo Inc., will be available for purchase as STLs on My Mini Factory’s online marketplace, with physical print on demand offerings available from Titan Forge, starting July 31st, 2025.

As a launch point for the partnership, the first miniatures available will be the six Starfinder Second Edition iconic characters, the six pre-generated characters from Starfinder Murder in Metal City, the akashic dragon from the cover of Starfinder Player Core, two bonus Starfinder miniatures, and a variety of Andoran and Chelaxian troops to support Pathfinder Battlecry! In addition to being available digitally, these miniatures will also be available as print-on-demand figures via Titan Forge.

Titan Forge will be releasing further models for Pathfinder and Starfinder on the MyMiniFactory platform and their own store throughout 2025 and beyond.

Gen Con 2025: Cryptozoic reveals Superman vs. Lex Luthor, a Surprise New DC Deck-Building Game!

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Cryptozoic Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have announced the upcoming release of DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals — Superman vs. Lex Luthor.

A secret until now, the latest entry in the DC Deck-Building Game series will premiere at Gen Con at Cryptozoic’s Booth #801 on July 31 before hitting retailers immediately afterward. The game lets two players take on the roles of Superman and Lex Luthor, as they each build up their deck to take down their rival. Both players have three unique cards featuring their character, each with more formidable abilities and a higher cost than the previous one.

DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals — Superman vs. Lex Luthor features 99 standard cards, 6 oversized character cards, rulebook, Multiverse Divider, and the first printing comes with a Metropolis Promo Card. The game is for 2 players ages 15+ and games last about 30 minutes.

DC Deck-Building Game: Rivals — Superman vs. Lex Luthor has an SRP of $29.99 and will be available at retailers everywhere in August.

The Tabletop Community Unites for Power Word Resist — a Charity Variety Show Benefiting RAINN and GenderNexus

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More than two dozen creators, publishers, and performers from across tabletop games, music, and are joining forces for Power Word Resist, a one-night-only charity variety show and silent auction supporting RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) and GenderNexus, a nonprofit supporting gender-diverse individuals. The event will take place on July 30, 2025, at the Indianapolis Repertory Theater, with tickets on sale now via TicketSpice, taking place around Gen Con.

Taking place on Wednesday, July 30, the event features live comedy, drag artists, music, and a silent auction packed with more than $1,750 of exclusive tabletop gaming gear donated by some of the industry’s most recognized names, including Free League Publishing, Modiphius, Bad Squidoo Games, Gehenna Gaming, Renegade Game Studio, and many more. Check out the full list.

Headlining the event is comedian Ify Nwadiwe, known for his work with Dropout.tv, alongside drag performer Juicy Garland, and musical guests Sonora, Mr. Clit and the Pink Cigarettes, and Moon Goons.

Power Word Resist is more than a show — it’s a rallying point for our tabletop community, a place where we come together in solidarity and creative generosity. 

Gen Con Announces Brown Toy Box Foundation and Women4Change Indiana as Official Charity Partners for 2025 Convention

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Gen Con has selected Indy-based Women4Change Indiana and Brown Toy Box Foundation as its official 2025 charity partners. Since moving to Indianapolis in 2003, the annual convention has raised nearly half a million dollars for its charity partners.

As a part of this partnership, both organizations will receive proceeds from Gen Con’s 2025 fundraising efforts, including longstanding charity events such as the popular Cardhalla, a mass destruction of giant playing card structures, and the board game auction, where highly desirable items donated by exhibitors and collectors will open for bids. Both groups will receive promotional marketing and exhibiting space at the convention to connect with attendees and share information about their work.

Gen Con Indy 2025 will run July 31- August 3 in the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and surrounding downtown hotels. 4-Day and single-day badges are available for purchase at gencon.com. The convention will continue to offer thousands of ticketed in-person events and a sold-out Exhibit Hall. Also returning are fan-favorite experiences, including the Makers Market featuring local Indy artisans and creators, the annual Costume Contest, the Gen Con Film Festival, the outdoor Block Party featuring the Sun King Beer Garden, dozens of food trucks, and live entertainment.

Gen Con 2025: Arcane Wonders and Arclight Games Announce the Upcoming Launch of Cozy and Cooperative Dexterity Game Cat and the Tower

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Arcane Wonders has partnered with Arclight Games to announce the upcoming launch of the cooperative dexterity game Cat and the Tower during Gen Con in August 2025. Players will work together to help Toto the Cat climb his way up a perilous tower to reach the stars, where he believes his mother is waiting for him.

Each turn, players will choose options from the cards available to either build the tower ever-higher or test how steady they can keep their hand by performing dexterity challenges that will help Toto climb to his destination. The game may start seemingly easy, but players will soon find it unsurprising to see the tower fall apart once they start building from the 5th floor and beyond. If Toto reaches the 10th floor, he clears the first stage, and players get to see more of his heartwarming story as he journeys to reunite with his mother.

Toto’s feline friends will also come along for the adventure, and their presence can both help and hinder his mission. Adjusting their location will rebalance the tower, but they may also end up in inconvenient spots that get in the way of placing walls to build new floors. When Toto sees his friends making it to the floor above him, it gives him the bravery to climb higher and higher himself. 

Cat and the Tower has cute cats, engaging gameplay, and a storyline that will tear at players’ heartstrings and leave them giving it their all to help Toto reach the top.

Gen Con 2025: Arcane Wonders Announces Onstage, a Gorgeous Vietnamese Trick-Taking Game

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Arcane Wonders has announced an exciting partnership with Rolling Wizards to introduce Onstage during Gen Con in August 2025. Onstage is a must-follow trick-taking style game where each player acts as a theater company, competing for the best performers to add to their troupe. 

This colorful, enthralling, and tricky game combines traditional Vietnamese art with engaging gameplay, including a unique twist: the trump suit can (and often will!) change mid-round, keeping players on their toes. Optimally designed for three to five players, each game takes roughly 15-30 minutes, and it is best suited for ages 8 and up.

Onstage joins the prestigious Dice Tower Essentials line, curated by renowned board game reviewer Tom Vasel, who hand-selects games he believes belong in every gamer’s collection. This endorsement speaks volumes about the quality and enjoyment that Onstage offers to players of all ages and at different experience levels.

Gen Con Badge Registration Opens this Sunday with Housing Opening Later in February

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Badges for Gen Con 2025 will go on sale this Sunday, February 9 at noon Eastern on gencon.com! Gen Con 2025 will run July 31 – August 3 in the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium, and surrounding downtown hotels.

Housing registration for Gen Con Indy opens Sunday, February 23 at noon Eastern! Gen Con is proud to partner with Q-rooms to offer attendees a wide variety of discounted hotel rooms for the 2025 convention.

Badge purchasers — not badge holders — are eligible to request rooms in the Gen Con housing block. You must have a valid Gen Con badge to request a room in the Gen Con housing block!

Keep reading for a handy checklist and tips for an easy badge reg checkout!

Creating Your Account

You can create an account by going to gencon.com and clicking the “Sign In” link under the dropdown from the profile icon at the top right. Below the Sign In section, it says “Don’t have an account yet? Create one now!” Click that header and fill out the form. Once created, an email will be sent to you with a link. Click that link to activate your account, and you should be all set! (It may take up to 24 hours for the activation email to reach you.)

Buying Your Badge

When badges go on sale, and you are ready to purchase your badge, follow these easy steps:

  1. Visit gencon.com/login
  2. Enter your username or email address and password.
  3. Click the “Sign In” button.
  4. Click the “Get a Badge” link at the top right of the page.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase.
  6. TIP: To purchase multiple badges in a single transaction, you must first add your friends to your Friends and Family list. 

Check Your Info

You can head to the My Profile section of your Gen Con account and check that your shipping address and other information are correct and updated. This helps us ensure that packets are shipped to the right place on time.

Update Your Payment Info

Gen Con is instituting an update to our credit card system. Account holders can now update their credit card information at any time, not just when they purchase badges or tickets.
 
This change will necessitate all account holders to initially re-enter their information into the system. You can do so now by going to your “My Payment Methods” when you sign into your account or just do it on checkout when you buy a badge!

Set Your Pronouns

Set your pronouns to be printed on your badge. Click “change” next to the “Pronouns” field to select them. You have until June 13 to change this setting — after that, we start printing badges!

Choose USPS Priority Mail

If your mailing address is in the United States, we highly recommend you choose USPS Priority Mail as your delivery method for your badge and tickets. Skip the Will Call line and get your Gen Con experience started faster!

To choose shipping, go to the My Packets page of your Gen Con account and click “change” next to your Default Delivery Method setting. USPS Shipping costs $16 and covers everything purchased through your account until June 13, which will all be shipped to you in one convenient packet. You’ll find tracking information on your My Packets page once your order has been printed.

The deadline to select USPS Shipping and change your address is June 13.

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