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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.

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
• Game System —
• Rules Edition —
• Day Thursday
• Start Time 9:00 AM
• End Time 10:00 AM
• Duration 1 hours
• Location ICC
• Room 244.0
• Table —
• Age Required Everyone (6+)
• Experience Required None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
• Min Players 10
• Max Players 100
• Cost $32
• Tickets Available 100
• GM / Organizer Matt Shoemaker, Helena Shoemaker, Sally Shoemaker
• Group Hit 'Em With A Shoe
• Tournament No
• Round 1 of 1
• Materials Required No
• Materials Details —
• Website gencon.blog/2025/07/23/gathering-of-gamers-a-book-on-the-history-of-gen-con-and-tabletop-games/
• Email mshoemaker@temple.edu
• Special Category none
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