20 Gen Con tips for First Time Attendees! Updated for GenCon 2024

Since last years 25 Essential Tips for First Time Attendees video was so well received, I am giving another 20 tips for first-timers and newbies on how to make the most of attending Gen Con 2024 with the least amount of stress. #GenCon #GenCon2024 #GenConGuide #tabletopgames #boardgames #theboardgamesherpa This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which mean if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Boardgame Sherpa Videos Mentioned in this video: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Essential Tips for First-Time Attendees of Gen Con    • 25 Essential Tips for First-Time Attendees...   Top 10 GOOD Things at Gen Con 2023    • Top 10 GOOD Things at Gen Con 2023 | Ep025   Top 10 BAD Things at Gen Con 2023    • Top 10 BAD Things at Gen Con 2023 | Ep026   Gen Con 2023 FULL WALK-THRU    • Gen Con 2023 FULL WALK-THRU #gencon2023 #g...   Will Call Line at GenCon 2023 - Wednesday night    • Will Call Line at Gen Con 2023 - Wednesday...   Overcoming Fear of Shadows of Brimstone Part 1    • 25 Essential Tips for First-Time Attendees...   Overcoming Fear of Shadows of Brimstone Part 2    • Overcoming Fear of Shadows of Brimstone Pa...   Overcoming Fear of Shadows of Brimstone Part 3    • Overcoming Fear of Shadows of Brimstone Pa...   Are Board Game Shops Doomed?    • ARE BOARD GAME STORES DOOMED? | Board Game...   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with James Hannon on Social Media:   / lanternmedia     / lanternmedia      / jameshannonauthor   https://boardgamegeek.com/user/Lanter... Buy me a coffee (or help me buy the next boardgame) at https://ko-fi.com/the_boardgame_sherpa Check out James Hannon’s works: Book: Lost Boys of the Bronx: The Oral History of the Ducky Boys ➡️ https://amzn.to/3Leg25p Book: Anatomy of a Cosplayer: Tales from Behind the Mask ➡️ https://amzn.to/3IVu9u9 DVD: Out of Our Dens: The Richard and the Young Lions Story ➡️ https://amzn.to/3L5LH8L Chapters: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01:12 01 - Still Hope for Hotels 02:01 02- Parking Update 02:29 03 - Will-Call Apology 02:51 04 - Indy 500 Fun 03:30 05 - Indy 500 Area Restaurants 03:47 06 - Indianapolis Cool Stuff 04:04 07 - Hottest New Games 04:24 08 - Best Day for Deals 04:44 09 - Games Library 05:02 10 - Lucas Oil Stadium 05:21 11 - Food Trucks / Block Party 05:44 12 - Event Catalog WishLists 06:07 13 - Gen Con Merch 06:28 14 - Managing Expectations 06:57 15 - Frog Brothers Customer Service 07:30 16 - Indianapolis Game Shops 08:08 17 - Credit Card Tips 08:28 18 - Important Reminders 08:59 19 - Find Sherpa, Get Swag 09:10 20 - Lucha Wars Tournament 09:31 Outro #GenCon2024 #BoardgameSherpa #GenConTips #ConventionAdvice #BoardGameConvention #Indianapolis #BoardGameGeek #TabletopGaming #GenConEssentials #GamingCommunity #BoardGameLife #GenConExperience #GameNight #BoardGameFun #GamingTips #ConventionGuide #BoardGameAddict #GenConEvents #GenConPreparation #TravelTips #GamingAdventure #GenConHighlights #BoardGameChannel #GenConAdvice #BoardGameReview #ConLife