Featuring game industry veterans, award-winning authors and artists, jaw-dropping costumes, thousands of events, a growing Family Fun Pavilion, and the newest games on the market, Gen Con truly is The Best Four Days in Gaming! This year, Gen Con takes place August 15-18 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Visit the official Gen Con site for more information.

You are invited to spend a one-of-a-kind evening in Baldur's Gate. Join D&D designers, authors and other industry luminaries for food, drinks, and adventure. Heed the call and make your story legend. More details to follow.

When: Thursday, August 15th from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

D&D Next All-Access Adventure Pass

Reserve your private table and enjoy D&D Next all weekend long as you play through up to four debut adventures. Each day, you’ll have reserved slots with your assigned DM. You’ll also receive limited edition Gen Con exclusives.

The experience uses the D&D Next playtest rules. Character creation is included as part of the event, and no prior D&D experience is necessary.

Ticketed event. Generics not accepted.
Run time: 28 hours (Thursday 8 – 12 & 2 – 6, Friday 8 – 12, 4 – 8, Saturday 8 – 12, 4 – 8, and Sunday 10 – 2).

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Murder in Baldur’s Gate Launch Weekend

Something foul is afoot in Baldur’s Gate. An old evil stirs. On the eve of celebration, a brutal murder occurs. Will you answer the call for help?

This scenario launches the new adventure Murder in Baldur’s Gate, and sends heroes catapulting into the events of the upcoming D&D Encounters seasons. The experience uses the D&D Next playtest rules, and participants receive the exclusive D&D Gen Con dice set if they haven’t yet received one. Optional pre-generated characters are available, or players can create their own characters prior to the start of the event at the character creation station in the D&D area (please allow at least 30 minutes). No prior D&D experience is necessary.

Ticketed event. Generics accepted as space allows.
Run time: 4 hours

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Confrontation at Candlekeep

Candlekeep is under siege, and it needs adventurers to help protect it! Heed the call to defend the legendary monastery and stand against the tide of evil. D&D Next characters provided.

This adventure offers an interactive experience using the D&D Next playtest rules, and participants receive the exclusive D&D Gen Con dice set. Optional pre-generated characters are available, and no prior D&D experience is necessary.

Generic tickets only.
Run time: 2 hours

Lords of Waterdeep, featuring Scoundrels of Skullport

Explore the seedy underbelly of Waterdeep in Skullport or explore the twisted dungeon corridors of Undermountain in Scoundrels of Skullport, an expansion to Wizards of the Coast's hit game, Lords of Waterdeep.

Generic tickets only.
Run time: 2 hours

Spin a Yarn with Ed Greenwood

Join Ed Greenwood, the creator of the Forgotten Realms setting, for a rollicking group storytelling experience that will leave you dizzy with laughter. Please note that tickets won’t be collected; attendance is first come, first served.

When: Thursday 2 – 4 PM

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D&D Digital: Past, Present, and Future

D&D’s digital future is brighter than ever and jam-packed with awesome new gaming offerings on multiple digital platforms. Find out what’s in store for D&D in the present and future. Please note that tickets won’t be collected; attendance is first come, first served.

When: Friday 2 – 4 PM

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A Chat with R.A. Salvatore

Sit down and chat with New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore to discuss Drizzt, the Forgotten Realms, past work, and The Sundering. Please note that tickets won’t be collected; attendance is first come, first served.

When: Friday 4 – 6 PM

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Q&A with R&D

Do you have questions about D&D Next, DMing, and all things D&D? Well, we have answers. Join Mike Mearls and members of the Dungeons & Dragons team to ask questions about the current state of the game, and where it’s going. Please note that tickets won’t be collected; attendance is first come, first served.

When: Saturday 2 – 4 PM; Sunday 10 AM – 12 PM

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The Fate of the Forgotten Realms

Join novelists R.A. Salvatore, Ed Greenwood, Troy Denning, Erin Evans, Paul Kemp, and Richard Lee Byers to discuss The Sundering, and the great stories still to be told. Please note that tickets won’t be collected; attendance is first come, first served.

When: Saturday 4 – 6 PM