gaming convention

Hobbyist expo event

A gaming convention is a large organized gathering where enthusiasts of video games, tabletop games, or role-playing games come together.

These events typically feature game demonstrations, tournaments, cosplay, panels with developers, and opportunities to try unreleased titles.

Major gaming conventions like E3, PAX, and Gen Con draw tens of thousands of attendees annually: I'm flying to Seattle for the gaming convention next month.

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  • cosplayDressing as media characters
  • photo opArranged publicity picture
  • boothTemporary enclosed compartment
  • expoLarge public display event
  • press badgeJournalist's event identification

badge · hall pass · swag · merch · limited edition · panels · meet and greet · arcade · tabletop · LAN · tournament · demo · early access · crowded · lanyard · autograph · vendor · gamer

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event purpose/focus

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Scholarly meeting for presentations

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formality/professionalism

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Industry product exhibition

E3 · board meeting

leisure vs. work events

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Organized company outing

job fair

Family

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G