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USA★ 5
Indianapolis
Dubbed the Gen Con Capital, Indianapolis hosts the iconic Gen Con event with 70,000+ unique attendees and over 500 exhibitors. The four-day event in August features 20,000+ gaming events including RPGs, board games, and miniatures. Highlights include a costume parade, gaming library, tournaments, and the immersive True Dungeon D&D experience. The convention district offers top-notch infrastructure (9/10) and the city boasts the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and diverse dining options.
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Germany★ 3
Essen
Known as the Board Game Mecca, Essen hosts SPIEL, the world's largest board game fair. The event attracts 200,000+ visitors, 1,200 exhibitors, and showcases over 1,500 new games each October. The purpose-built Messe Essen convention center features 12 halls and offers a perfect infrastructure rating of 10/10. Attendees can enjoy demo tables, publisher meetings, and world premieres. The city combines its rich Ruhr industrial heritage and the Zollverein Coal Mine with this vibrant gaming culture.
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