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Attending the Convention

Convention Badges

  • When is Gen Con opening badge and event registration for 2025?
  • How do I get a badge for Gen Con?
  • How do I add a Child Wristband for my child (10 and under)?
  • How can I buy a badge for someone without an email address?
  • Can I upgrade a single-day or 4-day badge to a Trade Day badge?
  • Can I upgrade a single-day badge to a 4-day badge?

Housing & Travel

  • When is Gen Con opening hotel registration for 2025?
  • How do I request a room?
  • Where can I find a step-by-step guide to booking housing?
  • Is there a limit to how many rooms I can request?
  • Is there a minimum night stay needed to book a hotel room?
  • Do I need a badge to make a hotel reservation?

Event Tickets

  • What is an Event?
  • What is an Event Ticket?
  • How Do Tickets Work?
  • How to get Event Tickets
  • How do I find Events?
  • What are Generic Tickets?

Refunds

  • How can I refund a badge.
  • Can I refund event tickets?
  • What if my game was canceled, can I get a refund.

Health and Safety

  • Are vaccines and/or masks required for Gen Con Indy?
  • What if I learn of COVID-19 exposure risk immediately before or while attending Gen Con?
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