In my series of things for newbies to be aware of at Gen Con, I targeted 10 topics; however, I have found there are other topics worthy of attention as well. So. in this eleventh installment I am covering a…
Month: July 2026
Gen Con Thing 10 of 10: The Game Library
Gen Con is about gaming and more. For those interested in simply trying and playing games on their own while at Gen Con, you can check out the Gen Con Gaming Library. In this 10th article in my series of…
Gen Con Thing 9 of 10: Open Gaming
Gen Con can be overwhelming. At times, you might simply want to sit down and play a game you brought or that you recently acquired in the vendor hall, auction, consignment store, or a Gen Con event. You will see people playing games in almost every available area at…
Gen Con Thing 8 of 10: Food, Eating, and Drinking
This article continues my series on things a Gen Con newbie would want to know about. In this installment, the focus shifts to food and dining at Gen Con. While the conference is focused on gaming, even gamers must eat,…
Gen Con Thing 7 of 10: Playtesting at Gen Con
Continuing with my articles focusing on things newbies might not know about at Gen Con, I’m going to take a turn and talk about playtesting. Gen Con is known for being the place where new games can be released. The…
Gen Con Thing 6 of 10: Cosplay at Gen Con
Many people going to Gen Con go to escape the real world by playing game. Others go even a bit farther with cosplay. While Gen Con is known for gaming, it is often the cosplay that gets the most discussion…
Gen Con Thing 5 of 10: Seminars (and Workshops, the Writers Symposium, the Stink, Session Zero, Misfits, and More)
Gen Con is known for gaming, but Gen Con is not just gaming. This posting continues my series on things newbies should be aware of. The vastness of Gen Con makes it easy to miss a lot of what is…
Gen Con Thing 4 of 10: The Destruction of Cardhalla
Have you ever seen it rain coins? At Gen Con, there is a time each year where it appears to rain coins – coins that will go to charity. Welcome to the next installment of Gen Con things newbie should…