Gencon 2017 Limited Edition Minis Coupon Book Freebies And Convention Giveaways

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Introduction

GenCon 2017, held August 17-20 in Indianapolis, Indiana, offered attendees various promotional items and limited edition releases. While the convention featured numerous tabletop gaming experiences, several sources indicate that free promotional materials and limited edition products were available to attendees. This article examines the specific freebies, limited edition releases, and promotional opportunities documented during GenCon 2017.

Limited Edition Miniature Releases

Several limited edition miniature releases were available specifically at GenCon 2017, providing exclusive items for convention attendees:

• Grunt Intel Spec Ops: Released as a GenCon 2017 special, this miniature was available both at the convention and for direct purchase from Corvus Belli during the event. The miniature came packaged with two round bases (25mm and 30mm), four Aristeia character cards (in four languages), and an Aristeia initiative card.

• Chibi Miyamoto Mushashi: This was described as a last-minute, fun release that was partly in support of Aristeia. The miniature was primarily released for GenCon, making it an exclusive convention item.

• Fat Yuan Yuan: While not specifically a GenCon 2017 exclusive, this miniature received two sculpts as part of its limited release after an extended campaign by players. The release was accompanied by a set of unique, themed missions and came with various accessories including badges, fluff, and a menu.

Convention Coupon Book and Retail Freebies

Attendees at GenCon 2017 had access to a convention coupon book that could be exchanged for various promotional items:

• The coupon book allowed attendees to obtain free items from participating retailers. One example mentioned was obtaining a commemorative die from Crystal Caste by handing in the coupon book and allowing the retailer to tear off the cover.

• Some sources suggest that finding freebies from retailers required effort, with attendees needing to "hunt for freebies" and visit specific booths to claim their promotional items.

• Despite the availability of these free items, some attendees expressed a desire for more free offerings from the GenCon team itself, noting that freebies had been more plentiful in previous years.

Publisher and Organization Freebies

Several organizations and publishers provided promotional materials and free items during GenCon 2017:

• The Tékumel Foundation, which had a presence at GenCon 2017, offered to support individuals running Tékumel games at the convention with event prizes and freebies. They encouraged people to contact them with their event plans to receive these materials.

• Some publishers implemented preorder options for games, which attendees noted had increased compared to previous years. While not strictly free, these preorders sometimes came with exclusive promotional items.

Challenges with Freebie Distribution

Despite the availability of promotional items, several challenges were noted regarding the distribution of freebies at GenCon 2017:

• Attendees reported having to actively seek out free promotional items rather than receiving them through more organized systems.

• Some sources suggest that the convention had grown significantly, leading to increased competition for resources and potentially limiting the availability or accessibility of free promotional materials.

• The organization of the convention was criticized in some reports, with suggestions for improving the distribution of materials and the overall attendee experience.

Conclusion

Based on the available information, GenCon 2017 offered attendees several types of promotional items and limited edition releases, including exclusive miniatures, commemorative dice obtained through coupon books, and materials provided by organizations like the Tékumel Foundation. While these freebies were available, some attendees noted that acquiring them required effort and that they wished for more generous offerings from the convention organizers. The limited edition miniatures from Corvus Belli represented some of the most sought-after exclusive items, with specific releases like the Grunt Intel Spec Ops and Chibi Miyamoto Mushashi being made available primarily at the convention.

Sources

1. Human Sphere - Limited Edition
2. Board Game Quest - Gen Con 2016 Recap Part 3
3. Tékumel Foundation - Conventions for 2017
4. Going Analog Show - Gen Con 2017
5. Meeple Mountain - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Con