Gen Con 2025

Learn to Play Flesh and Blood

New to the Flesh and Blood trading card game? Our Learn to Play page has everything you need to start your adventure in the world of Rathe!

1st Strike

Armory Deck: Azalea

Once again we are partners for Gen Con and as such – we have a lot to showcase and many events for players to join in at this years show.

From curated Learn To Play experiences, through the Pro Quest +’s, there is an event for all players at Gen Con in 2025. Not only that, but early access to two new products – Smash Palace and Mastery Pack Guardian.

Quick Details

Date: July 31 – August 3 2025
Venue: Indianapolis Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225, United States
Show details: Gen Con Events Page

Thursday

• Smash Palace Launch Event
• Crack, Shuffle, Play Arena
• Smash Palace Arena
• Full Box Mastery Pack Guardian Crack, Shuffle, Play event
• Sealed Super Armory
• Learn to play Experience

Friday

• Smash Palace Launch Event
• Crack, Shuffle, Play Arena
• Smash Palace Arena
• Full Box Mastery Pack Guardian Crack, Shuffle, Play event
• Sealed Super Armory
• Blitz Super Armory
• Learn to play Experience

Saturday

• PQ+ Classic Constructed – Summer Convention Promo
• Crack, Shuffle, Play Arena
• Smash Palace Arena
• Full Box Mastery Pack Guardian Crack, Shuffle, Play event
• Blitz Pre-Con New Player Super Armory
• Sealed Super Armory
• Learn to Play Experience

Sunday

• PQ+ Blitz – Summer Convention Promo
• Crack, Shuffle, Play Arena
• Smash Palace Arena
• Full Box Mastery Pack Guardian Crack, Shuffle, Play event
• Learn to Play Experience

Tickets go on sale on May 18th 2025 on the Gen Con Events Page

Welcome to Flesh and Blood

Online Tutorial

Quickstart Rules

July 31 – August 3 2025

Smash Palace Launch Events

Date: July 31 and August 1
Format: Smash Palace / Ultimate Pit Fight
Entry Fee: $70
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Casual
Venue: Indianapolis Convention Center
Registration: Gen Con Events Page– on sale May 18th
Player Cap: 144
Time:
Thursday 10:00AM
Friday 09:00AM

Prizes and format:
Players will all receive a copy of Smash Palace as well as receiving a MPG promo card for taking part.
You will be randomly paired with 3 other opponents to crack three of your Mastery Pack Guardian Booster Packs and play the new game.

After the main launch on Thursday and Friday, there will be opportunities to continue playing Smash Palace in the Smash Palace Arena. Simply buy back in for $20, join the queue, and play against 3 new opponents.

Smash Palace Arena

Date: July 31 – August 3, 2025
Format: Smash Palace / Ultimate Pit Fight
Entry Fee: $20
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Casual
Venue: Indianapolis Convention Center
Registration: Gen Con Events Page– on sale May 18th
Time: See table

Prizes and format:
Players will need to have purchased Smash Palace before taking part.
You will be randomly paired with 3 other opponents to crack three of your Mastery Pack Guardian Booster Packs and play the new game.

After the main launch on Thursday and Friday, there will be opportunities to continue playing Smash Palace in the Smash Palace Arena. Simply buy back in for $20, join the queue, and play against 3 new opponents.

Full Box Crack, Shuffle, Play

Date: July 31 – August 3, 2025
Format: Crack, Shuffle, Play
Entry Fee: $70
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Casual
Venue: Indianapolis Convention Center
Registration: Gen Con Events Page– on sale May 18th
Time: See Table

Crack, Shuffle, Play

Crack, Shuffle, Play Arena

Date: July 31 – August 3, 2025
Format: Crack, Shuffle, Play
Entry Fee: $20
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Casual
Venue: Indianapolis Convention Center
Registration: Gen Con Events Page– on sale May 18th
Time: See Table

Pro Quest + Classic Constructed

Date: August 2, 2025
Format: Classic Constructed
Entry Fee: $50
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Competitive
Venue: Indianapolis Convention Center
Registration: Gen Con Events Page– on sale May 18th
Player Cap: 72 players
Time: 9:00AM

Prizes:
All players will receive the Summer Conventions promo card for participation
Prize support will match the PQ+ prize structure.
The winner will receive a PTI that can be redeemed for entry into any future professional Flesh and Blood event that requires an invitation (National Championships, any future Pro Tour or the World Championships)

Pro Quest + Blitz

Date: August 3, 2025
Format: Blitz
Entry Fee: $50
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Competitive
Venue: Indianapolis Convention Center
Registration: Gen Con Events Page– on sale May 18th
Player Cap: 72 players
Time: 9:00AM

Prizes:
All players will receive the Summer Conventions promo card for participation
Prize support will match the PQ+ prize structure.
The winner will receive a PTI that can be redeemed for entry into any future professional Flesh and Blood event that requires an invitation (National Championships, any future Pro Tour or the World Championships

Super Armorys

Date: July 31 – August 3, 2025
Format: Varied – see table
Entry Fee: Varied – see table
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Casual
Venue: Indianapolis Convention Center
Registration: Gen Con Events Page– on sale May 18th
Player Cap: Varied – see table

Prizes:

Gem Packs will be given out for participation along with some special promo cards for certain events.
Players will receive one booster pack per win.

New Player Learn to Play experience

Date: July 31 – August 3, 2025
Format: Learn To Play
Entry Fee: $20.00
Eligibility: Open-entry (no invitation required)
Rules Enforcement Level (REL): Casual
Venue: Indianapolis Convention Center
Registration: Gen Con Events Page– on sale May 18th
Player Cap: 24 per event
Time: see table

All players will walk away with a Welcome Deck, a 1st Strike Deck & promos!