Welcome to a jam-packed guide to Gen Con — the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America! Whether it's your first time attending or you're a seasoned veteran, this episode is your ultimate prep companion.

Host Clay walks you through everything you need to know to get the most out of your Gen Con experience:

• 🧭 Tips for navigating the massive vendor hall

• 🎟️ How to plan your event schedule (even if you didn’t pre-register!)

• 🛋️ Pro tips on where to find quiet spots and take breaks

• 🍕 Food hacks and how to survive the dinner rush

• 🌙 What to do after 6 p.m. when the convention nightlife kicks in

PLUS: Clay’s Top 5 Most Anticipated Games at Gen Con 2025, including:

• Kinfire Council (Incredible Dreams Studios)

• Nature (North Star Game Studio)

• The Crew: Family Adventure (Kosmos)

• Solar Gardens (Darrington Press)

• Vantage (Stonemaier Games)

And don’t miss Clay in person! He’ll be working the Leder Games booth (#643) and making a special appearance at the Leder Hootenanny as Cap'n Clay the Pirate.

If you’re heading to Indy this year, or just want to soak in the excitement, this episode will get you hyped, prepared, and inspired to make Gen Con unforgettable.

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