Check out the hot new releases! BoardGameGeek (BGG) will have a library of all the latest releases from 2023 on a first come, first served basis.
Description:
Cruise through BoardGameGeek's (BGG) game library, featuring titles exclusively released in 2023 and grab something that you’ve been itching to play. We’ll have guides on hand to assist you as much as we can, but for the most part you’re on your own to explore any of the games available in this concentrated collection of Gen Con's 2023 releases. Any ticket holder can pick up a game from our Hot Games Room (HGR) library and take it to a table within the Hot Games Room to play. Players choose one game at a time and return it to the library when they are finished. You can sample or play as many games as you like within the window of your ticket. All Hot Games Room library games must stay the within the HRG room.
Unity. Duty. Destiny. On the island of Mata Nui, a band of elemental heroes must unite to destroy the evil Makuta. Will you awaken the Great Spirit once and for all?
Unity. Duty. Destiny. On the island of Mata Nui, a band of elemental heroes must unite to destroy the evil Makuta. Will you awaken the Great Spirit once and for all?
An opportunity for BIPOC individuals to connect with gaming industry professionals in an informal setting to discuss opportunities to support your career and interests.
Description:
This event is intended for Black, Indigenous, and people of color only. The event will be an informal job fair like atmosphere where industry professionals representing several interests/disciplines will be available and ready to talk to you. Areas of interest are: Game Design, Game Publishing, Art Design, Content Creation, Freelance. Attendees will be asked to fill out a brief form regarding your areas of interest prior to the event.
Drinks, Snacks, Games and the opportunity to connect with fellow Gen Con PoC attendees and industry folks right in the BIPOC Lounge! Hosted by Aaron Trammell and Mandi Hutchinson.
Description:
There will be a cash bar, free snacks, party games and more. Awesome door prizes will be raffled off that you won't want to miss (must be present to win and receive prizes).
BOTC - Blood on the Clocktower [Intermediate - Luxurious Time]
Summary:
Play Sects & Violets or Bad Moon Rising scripts with plenty of time to sink into your character and get to know your fellow "townsfolk." Players should be familiar with all characters on both scripts.
Board the most advanced train to ever traverse the continent of New Europa! What fiends will dare attack to gain the secrets of this impressive device?
Join us for the winner of our 20th anniversary celebration for best low level module. Babysitting and a pirate ship? Better keep your feet on the ground for this one.
Description:
This adventure is available to all new players to the campaign. As a living campaign, you need an LSJ character to play. Character generation rules are available at the website below or pre-generated characters will be available on site. You may take your character to other LSJ adventures in which they are level eligible. This event is for levels 1-5
Do you struggle to craft backstories that feel compelling, avoid tropes, and connect you to the game's world? Learn to craft backstories that really bring your character to life.
Description:
Backstories aren't just for Player Characters--important NPCs need them, too. This is for players, GMs, and people who just enjoy world building and character crafting! We'll cover some classic backstory tropes--why they're so easy to fall back on, and a variety of ways ranging from simple to complex to turn tropes to your advantage, or to come up with something entirely different without having to start from scratch. We'll also learn why it's useful to build your character into the world, what makes that hard, and why it can make for an amazing experience.