Generic tickets cost $2 each and can be used in place of an event ticket, although they do not guarantee a seat at the event. Think of them as “carnival tokens" or "in-game gold". If there is an event you really want to attend but were unable to obtain a specific ticket, you can use generic tickets to attempt access to the event on-site, if there are no shows or extra space available.
Show up 10 minutes early to the event you want, with generics, and you may have a chance of getting into a previously sold-out event. You will need to have enough generics to cover the cost of the event you are attending, meaning if the event costs $6, you will need three generic tickets to cover the cost of the event.
Some events take only generic tickets; this is indicated in the event details.
It’s never a bad idea to have a few generic tickets, just in case you want to jump into a game. Generic tickets can only be refunded as system credit for use later at a future Gen Con. Generic tickets must be returned to Customer Service for credit before the convention closes at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
*** Generic Tickets will become available online a few hours after Event Registration opens on May 18. They are also available for purchase onsite at these locations:
- Customer Service - Wasbash East Concourse (ICC)
- Hall C Event Registration - Hall C (ICC)
- LOS Event Registration - Main Field Lucas Oil Stadium