May 11, 2019

  The world’s longest-running tabletop gaming convention, Gen Con, has announced a series of pop-up events to be run at local game stores in the US during the convention this August. President of Gen Con, David Hoppe, said: “We’re excited to bring the Gen Con experience to more tabletop gaming fans than ever before through our new Pop-Up Gen Con program,...

May 11, 2019

  Today, for the first time, you can begin your exploration of the Gen Con 2019 Exhibit Hall through official convention maps.     You can  view the downloadable PDF document.  Convenient to print and a handy web bookmark, this map is a great way to begin your Gen Con 2019 planning. 80 days and counting as I post this!! We are going to be...

Feb 18, 2019

  As of this posting, there are just 163 Days left till Gen Con 2019!!   We are making our plans as we were once again approved for our Press Pass. So look for great interviews and all the fun and excitement of Gen Con coming to DDO Players. We would like to take this time to announce that our friends over at Skullspillter Dice Company will be the Sponsor...

Jan 29, 2019

  Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop convention in North America, is revealing a new mascot for the Gen Con brand.  the Gen Con Twitter account (@gen_con) will start a weeklong contest to name the new dragon mascot, giving away two 4-Day badges for Gen Con 2019 to the lucky winner! Participants can enter by replying to the tweet announcing...

Jan 17, 2019

  Gen Con the Greatest Four Days in Gaming. And we all know that Fantasy Flight Games is one of the biggest gaming companies out there (whose parent company is Asmodee, one of the BIGGEST). Have announced they are teaming up, as Gen Con has announced a multi-year sponsorship deal with Fantasy Flight.  I’d say we should all be prepared for a much...

Jan 13, 2019

  Badge Registration Is Open!!!!     Can you hear the dice rolling? Can you feel a warm Indiana summer breeze blowing across your face? As you look around, can you see gamers approaching the Indiana Convention Center from every direction? The Gen Con 2019 adventure starts now! Badges for Gen Con 2019 are now on sale!  Head over to gencon.com to...

Nov 10, 2018

  Multiple game companies of exhibitor robberies at Essen Spiel Messe, the world’s largest game fair, which was held late last month. Japanime Games posted a press release this week telling the story of its robbery, which took place during breakdown of its booth after the last day. One of the two thieves distracted a Japanime employee while another stole...

Oct 20, 2018

  Gen Con, the largest and longest-running game convention in North America, has agreed to extend its commitment to Indianapolis through 2023. Prompted by the announcement of construction of two new hotels connected to the convention center, Gen Con added an additional year to its deal. “New hotel developments, along with Indy’s desire for...

Aug 20, 2018

  We stop by Leder games and get an overview of the new game Root       Order Root via Leder...

Aug 20, 2018

  We talk with David Reid about Cthulhu Chronicles for MetaArcade!       Check out MetaAcrade On The...

Aug 20, 2018

  We get an up-close look at Tudor Games Electric Football At Gen Con 2018.   *Note sorry for the shaky camera on this one, due to how the booth was set up I could not use my tripod, so I had to hold the camera, and I was bumped into a few times from people walking by!*     Visit Tudor Game On The Web Order Via Amazon NFL Electric Football...

Aug 17, 2018

  We find out The Island Of Doctor Lucky, as we stop by the Cheapass Games booth of Gen Con 2018!     Visit Cheapass Games on the web Preorder The Island of Doctor Lucky at your friendly local game store! Preorder The Island Of Doctor Lucky From Amazon Our Button Men Review...

Aug 17, 2018

  We find out about some new and upcoming games from Iello At Gen Con 2018!       Visit Iello on the web   Our Gen Con 2018 Coverage Brought To You By The Easy Roller Dice Company. Use Coupon Code DDOPLAYERS At Check Out To Save...

Aug 16, 2018

  We talk with George from Sensible Objects about the worlds first Alexa enabled board game “When In Rome” Plus more from the company!       Visit Sensible Objects on the web   Order When In Rome From Amazon Order Beasts Of Balance From Amazon   Our Gen Con 2018 Coverage Brought To You By The Easy Roller Dice Company....

Aug 16, 2018

  We talk with Lili about some of Thames & Kosmos Upcoming Games!     Visit Kosmos on the web     Our Gen Con 2018 Coverage Brought To You By The Easy Roller Dice Company. Use Coupon Code DDOPLAYERS At Check Out To Save...

Aug 15, 2018

  We find out about the 2 newest games coming from Japanime Games         Visit Japananime games on the WEB Pre Order Love Battle High School Now   Our Gen Con 2018 Coverage Brought To You By The Easy Roller Dice Company. Use Coupon Code DDOPLAYERS At Check Out To Save 15%...

Aug 15, 2018

  We have a chat with Justin From Fireside Games and learn about some upcoming games!       Watch/Listen to Interview I did with Justin and mentioned in the video here   Visit Fireside Games On The Web     Our Gen Con 2018 Coverage Brought To You By The Easy Roller Dice Company. Use Coupon Code DDOPLAYERS At Check Out To Save...

Aug 14, 2018

  We stop at the Kids Table Board Game Booth And Talk To Josh About Haunt The House!     Visit KTBG On The Web   Order Haunt The House From Amazon   Our Gen Con 2018 Coverage Brought To You By The Easy Roller Dice Company. Use Coupon Code DDOPLAYERS At Check Out To Save...

Aug 13, 2018

  We Talk With Aly From Games Adults Play From Gen Con 2018.   WARNING! This video contains adult themes and language, you’ve been warned…         The Games Adults Play Website Order Shit Happens From Amazon Order Tossed Salad From Amazon Order Friend Of Faux From Amazon   Our Gen Con 2018 Coverage Brought To You...

Aug 1, 2018

    Tommorow marks the 51st annual Gen Con, held in Indianapolis, Indiana. What was a small gathering of friends at Gary Gygax’s house in 1967 has grown to become the biggest tabletop gaming convention in the U.S., attracting more than 60,000 people and hundreds of new games every year. For the uninitiated it can be pretty overwhelming, so here are...