"Gen Con"-Rückblick: 61.423 Besucher, über 400 Aussteller

[SpieLama]

Laut Angaben der Veranstalter haben 61.423 Personen die Gen Con 2015 besucht. Zählt man jedes Betreten des Geländes einer Person einzeln, kommt man auf 197.695 Besucher. Vor Ort waren außerdem über 400 Aussteller. Die nächste Gen Con findet vom 4. bis zum 7. August 2016 in Indianapolis statt. Mehr Informationen in der offiziellen (englischen) Pressemitteilung.

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Gen Con 2015 Continues Six-Year Streak of Record-Breaking Growth

INDIANAPOLIS (August 3, 2015)Gen Con 2015 has set an all-new attendance record with a unique attendance of 61,423 and a turnstile attendance of 197,695, creating a six-year span of record growth. Since 2010, Gen Con has more than doubled in attendance. Year-over-year, Gen Con has experienced 9% attendance growth, primarily driven by 4-Day and Family Fun Day badge sales. Gen Con also has raised more than $38,500 for the convention’s Official 2015 Charity, The Julian Center.

Gen Con 2015 also was the first time that the convention held more than 400 exhibiting companies and sold out the retailer-and-educator-focused Trade Day. The convention was Co-Sponsored by Mayfair Games and Paizo Inc.

Gen Con will return to Indianapolis for its 49th convention on August 4-7, 2016.

Gen Con 2015 Quotes
“Another year, another life-changing Gen Con! While it always seems impossible, the global Gen Con community continues to find ways to keep coming up with new, bigger ideas on how to make each Gen Con the best yet. On behalf of the entire Gen Con team, I would like to thank our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, event organizers, local partners, and the city of Indianapolis. Gen Con appreciates your warm welcome and Hoosier hospitality.” - Adrian Swartout, CEO/Owner of Gen Con LLC

“The ‘Best Four Days in Gaming’ is always a fun time in Indy, and this year was no exception. Gen Con is an important contributor to Indy’s economy, and more importantly, a great partner organization. The entire city enjoys this convention, and I was delighted to once again welcome Gen Con to Indianapolis.” - Greg Ballard, Mayor of Indianapolis

“After 13 years of hosting Gen Con, it’s clear that Indy gets Gen Con and Gen Con gets Indy. Gen Con is a one-of-a-kind cultural event that energizes our city and drives more than $67 million in annual economic activity. Central Indiana’s hospitality community is incredibly appreciative of our partnership with Gen Con and we are proud to be the home of the world’s longest-running and best-attended hobby gaming convention. We congratulate Gen Con’s leadership team on yet another year of record-setting attendance in Indy.” - Leonard Hoops, president & CEO of Visit Indy.

"What an amazing four days in downtown Indy! With so much to do and see, Gen Con continues to be the most dynamic and exciting convention to grace Indianapolis. The weather was perfect and the Convention Center and Georgia Street are close to so many activities that really showcased downtown Indy as a great place for people to gather and enjoy themselves. Sun King is grateful for our partnership with Gen Con and look forward to working to make next year even better." - Clay Robinson, Co-Founder, VP of Marketing, Sun King Brewing Co.

“We are extremely grateful to the organizers of Gen Con and all those responsible for the many charity events as well as the generous, friendly attendees this weekend. Everyone was so friendly and interested in learning more about our work helping those who are dealing with domestic and sexual violence in Indianapolis. Thank you for selecting The Julian Center as your charity. Your generosity truly helps us save lives and empower hundreds of women, men and families to live safe, independent lives.” - Catherine O’Connor, President and CEO of The Julian Center.

About Gen Con
Gen Con, LLC produces the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction, and adventure game convention in North America, Gen Con, The Best Four Days In Gaming!™. Acquired in 2002 by former CEO and founder of Wizards of the Coast Peter Adkison, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Gen Con 2015 was Co-Sponsored by Mayfair Games and Paizo Inc. For more information, visit http://www.gencon.com.

[maeddes]

Ned schlecht. Gibt es Essen-Zahlen zum Vergleich? Würde mich interessieren.

[SpieLama]

Ned schlecht. Gibt es Essen-Zahlen zum Vergleich? Würde mich interessieren.

Aus dem Abschlussbericht der Messe 2014:

Die weltgrößte Messe für Gesellschaftsspiele, die Spiel'14 in Essen, ging heute trotz des zweitägigen Bahnstreiks und strahlendem Sonnenschein am Wochenende mit einem Rekordergebnis vo 158.000 Besuchern (Vorjahr: 156.000) zu Ende. [...] Schon im Vorfeld brach die Spiel'14 alle Rekorde und präsentierte sich mit 832 Ausstellern aus 41 Nationen und einer Bruttoausstellungsfläche von 58.000 qm größer und internationaler denn je.

Ich weiß nicht, wie die Spiel ihre Besucher zählt.

[Ragnar]

So wie ich das verstanden habe, zählen die alle Tagesbesuche zusammen, also Leute, die mehrere Tage kommen, werden mehrfach gezählt.

[Foamheart]

Bei der GenCon scheinen die Spieler im Mittelpunkt zu stehen, in Essen die Aussteller. Hier Convention, da Verkaufsmesse. Essen hat mehr als doppelt soviel Aussteller, aber die Spielbereiche (da hätte ich gerne Zahlen über Quadratmeter und Sitzplätze) dürften auf der GenCon viel größer sein.

[Guido Heinecke]

Wenn ich mal werben darf: Auf Tric Trac steht es:
http://de.trictrac.net/news/gencon-2015 ... -ganz-oben