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.

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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:
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Top 10 GOOD Things at Gen Con 2023
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Gen Con 2023 FULL WALK-THRU
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Will Call Line at GenCon 2023 - Wednesday night
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Overcoming Fear of Shadows of Brimstone Part 1
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Overcoming Fear of Shadows of Brimstone Part 2
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Overcoming Fear of Shadows of Brimstone Part 3
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Are Board Game Shops Doomed?
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Chapters:
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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


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