INDIANAPOLIS — Gen Con is growing, and in 2016 it will expand its event space into Lucas Oil Stadium.

The stadium will play host to large events in the exhibition space, including the True Dungeon events. True Dungeon is described as a large-scale, life-size gaming experience in an immersive environment where participants can battle monsters and solve puzzles. The 2016 version will offer an expedition through lava caverns and a mission across an underground city. Attendees will have easy access to True Dungeon events through a corridor that directly connects the Indiana Convention Center to Lucas Oil Stadium.

Gen Con 2016 is set for August 4-7. It will be the 49th convention for the show.

“Expansion into Lucas Oil Stadium is another exciting step forward for Gen Con,” said Adrian Swartout, Gen Con CEO/Owner. “Gen Con has grown to host nearly 200,000 turnstile attendees, and it is evident that we have to accelerate our growth plans to meet attendee, exhibitor, and event organizer demand. Expansion into Lucas Oil Stadium allows Gen Con to keep offering more gaming, exhibition and entertainment options each year.”

In 2015, Gen Con had record numbers of events (14,000+), exhibitors (400+), and unique attendees (61,000+). Since 2010, the show has more than doubled in size.

Source: WTHR