| Title | Gathering of Gamers - Gen Con History Book Pickup & Q&A Purchase / Wish List |
| Game Code | ZED26ND302461 |
| Start Date | Thursday July 30, 2026 - 9:00 am |
| End Date | Thursday July 30, 2026 - 10:00 am |
| Cost | $32 |
| Tickets Available | 100/100 |
| Short Description | The book Gathering of Gamers, a history of Gen Con and tabletop gaming, has been released! This is your chance to pick up a signed copy of the book, meet the author, and talk gaming history. |
| Long Description | The book goes over the history of Gen Con from 1967 onwards and the convention's role in shaping tabletop gaming and the gaming community over 55 years. It also covers event data from the con and attendees behaviors around signing up for and showing up to events. Your ticket price includes a signed copy of the book, and you'll get to spend the hour talking about Gen Con and gaming history with Matt. Come with any questions you have about Gen Con or gaming's past. |
| Event Type | ZED - Isle of Misfit Events |
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| Rules Edition | |
| Group/Company | Hit 'Em With A Shoe |
| Minimum Players | 10 |
| Maximum Players | 100 |
| Age Required | Everyone (6+) |
| Experience Required | None (You've never played before - rules will be taught) |
| Location | ICC |
| Room | 244 |
| Table | |
| GM Names | Matt Shoemaker, Helena Shoemaker, Sally Shoemaker |
| Web Address | gencon.blog/2025/07/23/gathering-of-gamers-a-book-on-the-history-of-gen-con-and-tabletop-games/ |
| Email Contact | [email protected] |
| Tournament | 0 |
