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GEN CON INDY WRAPS UP 2007 WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE

SEATTLE (October 2, 2007) - Gen Con Indy wraps up its 40th year with a record attendance and milestones in incredible gameplay! Gen Con was attended by 27,000 unique and 91,000 turnstile attendees who converged on Indianapolis to make this year’s Gen Con the most successful to date. Both figures represent a significant increase over 2006 attendance, a spike largely attributed to new initiatives including the incorporation of a business and education focused Trade Day, increased participation from computer and video game companies and a dedicated area for family-friendly gaming, the Family Fun Pavilion.

‘What can I say but thank you to all of our incredible attendees and exhibitors who support Gen Con year in and year out and make it what it is today. We knew that this year would be a great show and without a doubt it did not disappoint us,” said Peter D. Adkison, gaming mogul and CEO of Gen Con. “We look forward to Indy 2008 as we take Gen Con into its next 40 years!”

In addition to the gaming activity, attendees participated in a variety of events that raised money for this year’s charity Cristel House. Through their donations and participation in the Art Auction, Klingon Jail-n-Bail, Aces to Aces, and Cardhalla, over $11,531.00 was raised over the four day event.

Future Shows
Gen Con Indy August 14-17, 2008
Gen Con France April 25- 27, 2008
Gen Con Australia July 3-6, 2008
Gen Con UK August 28-31, 2008

About Gen Con
Gen Con is a consumer and trade experience dedicated to gaming culture and community. Gen Con, LLC produces the largest consumer game convention in North America. Its operations include Gen Con Indy, Star Wars Celebration IV, and licensees for European and Asia Pacific Gen Con shows. It was acquired in May of 2002 by former CEO and founder of Wizards of the Coast Peter Adkison, who solely owns the company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The company’s mission is to create The Best Four Days in Gaming! every year for its customers. For more information visit the website at www.gencon.com.