It’s been more than 10 years since I’ve been to GenCon and it’s changed a bit. Definitely has become a little more mainstream but still pretty geeky. I came and ran a Twilight Imperium tournament and had fun. Honestly, not sure if I’d do GenCon again but I did have fun.
Tim H.
Tu valoración: 5 Aurora, IL
There is a reason why this is called the best 4 days in gaming, because it is. Where else can you go play test games not on the market, buy games that have not been released to the public, and be able to be yourself without risk of humiliation. GenCon — thats where. This was my first gen con but certainly not my last. Went with a group of friends and I had more fun in those four days than I can remember. Board games, card games, video games, simulators, role playing games, movies, workshops and more. It is all in one place. Definitely 5 plus stars. Notes: people were dressed up like characters from mario kart towing you around on a bike. How cool! Start up a game in the hallway with some random person you just met. Friendly! A place where being an introvert means nothing cause you fit in. Priceless! GenCon 2015 can not wait.
Pete P.
Tu valoración: 4 Milan, MI
All I can say is… WOW!!! What an event! this was my first time going to the king of all gaming conventions(Gary Gygax R.I.P.) Just the sheer number of people and things to see and do. If you like people watching, this is a GREAT place for it!!! I would like to come again with a different game plan to experience more of this one-of-a-kind event!
Scott K.
Tu valoración: 5 Cleveland, OH
Gen Con is incredibly large. The dealer room and play test areas are larger than most hotels. The actual game playing and event rooms are split between the convention center and three hotels. It is literally impossible to see everything. Tickets are around 70 bucks, which gets you into about a tenth of the events. They sell specific event tickets like for the nerdy burlesque show, but also sell«generic tickets» in $ 2 increments. Some events can happen at any time, you just give them tickets like at a carnival. There is a coupon book for discount and free swag, a thick full color program book, and a free swag bag. There is a food court with 4 restaurants, a great Thai restaurant within walking distance(if you can walk decently), and over 40 food trucks over the course of the weekend. The staff worked with us for over 45 minutes to resolve a technical issue with our event tickets, successfully. This was a great experience!