FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INDIANAPOLIS (July 24, 2019) — Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, in partnership with official merchandising partner OffWorld Designs Inc., announces expanded official merchandise offerings, introducing a line of tabletop-gaming lifestyle apparel and accessories to complement its convention souvenir merchandise.

“Tabletop gaming is more than just the enjoyable hobby that draws so many loyal fans to Indianapolis each year for our show. For many of our attendees, gaming is a key part of their identity and connects them in their communities back home,” said Jackie Miserany, Gen Con Marketing Specialist. “Our new lines of merchandise reflect that aspect of Gen Con fandom, offering more subtly branded apparel in new fits and materials. Our new items are comfortable and fashion-conscious enough for year-round, all-occasion wear, while showing off our gamer-geek pride!”

Official Gen Con merchandise is available for purchase online on OffWorld’s website, and will be sold on site at Gen Con’s 2019 convention in three OffWorld booth locations: in the Wabash Concourse of the Indiana Convention Center, in booth 601 in the Exhibit Hall, and in an outdoor booth on Georgia Street.

Gen Con returns to Indianapolis August 1-4, 2019.

About Gen Con

Gen Con is the largest and longest-running annual event devoted to tabletop gaming culture in North America. The convention, which began in 1968 in Lake Geneva, WI, attracts 70,000 attendees and 520 exhibiting companies each year. During the convention, attendees choose from 17,000 ticketed events representing a wide array of board games, card games, roleplaying games, seminars, entertainment events, and more. Gen Con takes place each August in the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and surrounding downtown hotel spaces in Indianapolis, IN.

About OffWorld Designs

OffWorld Designs is an apparel company founded in 1990 by veteran fantasy and sci-fi artist Raymond VanTilburg, specializing in geek culture, nerd culture, fandom, and pop culture, video game, TV, celebrity, movie, and entertainment t-shirts. The company holds licenses with some of the top artists in gaming, science fiction, comics, anime and more, and provides top-quality decorated apparel for conventions, schools, businesses, and other satisfied customers. More information at www.offworlddesigns.com/.

Media Contact for Gen Con

Stacia Kirby, [email protected]