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What are the hours for Gen Con?

What are the hours for Gen Con?

Other Onsite Show Hours

Exhibit Hall VIG Lounge
Sunday, 7 am – 5 pm Wednesday, 9 am – 9 pm
Thursday – Saturday, 7 am – 9 pm
Show Office Sunday, 7 am – 4 pm
Wednesday, noon – 9 pm

Is Gen Con 2021 Cancelled?

Today, we’re announcing that we are postponing Gen Con 2021 as originally planned for August 5-8 in Indianapolis and announcing plans for a hybrid slate of concurrent in-person and online experiences, including the rescheduled Indy convention, this September 16-19, 2021.

Is Gen Con always in Indianapolis?

Gen Con is the largest tabletop game convention in North America by both attendance and number of events. The convention was moved to various locations in Wisconsin from 1972 to 1984 before becoming fixed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1985, where it remained until moving to Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2003.

Where is Gen Con located?

Indianapolis, Indiana
Gen Con takes place each August at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What do you wear to Gen Con?

Gen Con will require masks for all attendees regardless of vaccination status, Gen Con president David Hoppe announced in a statement Friday. The event, America’s largest tabletop gaming convention, will require that guests wear a mask at all times, except when eating or drinking.

What time does Gen Con 2021 start?

Events run 24-hours a day starting on Thursday at 8 am and ending Sunday at 4 pm. Gen Con even has events on Wednesday to get you geared up and ready to go!

What is Gen Con short for?

Founded in 1968 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin by Gary Gygax (Co-Creator of Dungeons & Dragons), Gen Con is the longest-running and best-attended convention for tabletop gaming in North America. The name is a shortened version of the original name “Lake Geneva Wargaming Convention.”

How many people attend Origins Game Fair?

20,642 uniques

Origins Game Fair
Inaugurated 1975
Attendance 20,642 uniques in 2019
Organized by Game Manufacturers Association
Filing status Non-profit

Do people dress up for Gen Con?

Attendees dress up as a variety of characters, from their favorite TV series, comic books, and video games. Each year, Gen Con has many hours of programming related to cosplay, including costuming workshops, seminars on presentation and cosplay etiquette, and many more events.

How do I refund my Gen Con badge?

All refund requests must be made by the purchaser by email to [email protected]. Refund requests must include the first and last name of the attendee, Gen Con account number, and email address associated with the account.

Where is the 2021 Comic Con?

Comic-con is a place where all these things converge at the Javits Center in New York City each year. This year’s big event takes place October 7th-10th. Entry is slightly different this year to help keep social distancing.

Do people dress up for Gencon?