Gen Con’s website.<\/a><\/p>\n“Gen Con 2014, completed August 14-17 at the Indiana Convention Center, experienced another year of record attendance numbers and unprecedented growth. For the fourth consecutive year, Gen Con grew by more than 10%. This year, reaching more than 14% year-over-year growth with a weekend turnstile attendance of 184,699 and unique attendance of 56,614. This number surpasses 2013\u2019s previous record of 49,530 unique attendees. Since 2009, Gen Con\u2019s annual attendance has more than doubled.<\/em><\/p>\n\u201cGen Con 2014 is a testament to a more than decade-long relationship between Indianapolis and the game industry, which has culminated in the best attendee experience yet,\u201d said Adrian Swartout, CEO and owner of Gen Con LLC. \u201cGen Con is a massive yearly adventure that would not be possible without the collaboration and support of our show sponsors, exhibitors, event organizers, volunteers, local business partners, the Indy community, and of course, our attendees.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nAnother new record in 2014 also was set for donations to Gen Con\u2019s Official Charity Partner. Gen Con raised more than $40,000 for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana\u2019s BackSacks program, which provides weekend food to children at-risk for hunger. This donation includes a $20,000 check provided by Mayfair Games\u2019 Cones of Dunshire event, a charitable game played Saturday, August 16 on Georgia Street.<\/em><\/p>\n“Since their first show in Indy in 2003, Gen Con has evolved into more than just a great convention for gamers – it’s become a one-of-a-kind cultural event,” said Leonard Hoops, president & CEO of Visit Indy. “The entire Indy hospitality community is proud to host Gen Con and we congratulate their team on yet another record-breaking year.”<\/em><\/p>\nDue to Gen Con\u2019s expansion throughout the Indiana Convention Center, the show also featured record numbers of exhibitors (370+) and events (14,000+).<\/em><\/p>\nGen Con 2015 will return to Indianapolis July 30 – August 2, 2015.”<\/em><\/p>\nI hope to be there with the other 60,000 nerds next year!<\/p>\n
Later Nerds!<\/p>\n
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