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
July 31 - August 3 2025
Smash Palace Launch Events
Be one of the first players in the world to play the new multiplayer format.
Crack 'em and Smack 'em!
Releasing alongside Mastery Pack Guardian is the brand new multiplayer box set - Smash Palace. Featuring 7 new heroes exclusive to Ultimate Pit Fight format (called Pit-Fighters), and an Event Deck that shakes up the arena, this is the fastest, funnest, and easiest way to jump into some Flesh and Blood multiplayer madness!
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
Take on all challengers in the Smash Palace Arena
Join the queue, get three packs of Mastery Pack Guardian, and Crack Shuffle, Play your way into the arena.
Re enter as many times as you like between the times listed below and earn promos for each entry to the arena.
Note - You do not need to play for the full period of this event. You can arrive anytime in this event period
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.
| Date | Start time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday July 31 | 1:00PM | 7:00PM |
| Friday August 1 | 11:00AM | 7:00PM |
| Saturday August 2 | 11:00AM | 7:00PM |
| Sunday August 3 | 10:00AM | 04:00PM |
Full Box Crack, Shuffle, Play
Stop! Hammer Time!
Mastery Pack Guardian (MPG) is a supplementary booster set with everything you need to master the Guardian class. In stores August 8, Mastery Pack Guardian contains 130 cards, is compatible with Crack, Shuffle, Play, and has some pretty groundbreaking stuff for Guardians to use in several matchups, as well as a glow-up for a fan-favourite young hero from Everfest...Valda.
For this event, receive an entire box of Mastery Pack Guardian to Crack, Shuffle, and Play. Each round, pick 3 packs to Crack, Shuffle, and Play against your opponent.
Participation promos for all players.
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
| Date | Start time |
|---|---|
| Thursday July 31 | 12:00PM |
| Friday August 1 | 10:00AM |
| Saturday August 2 | 10:00AM |
| Sunday August 3 | 9:00AM |
Crack, Shuffle, Play Arena
Stop! Hammer Time!
Mastery Pack Guardian (MPG) is a supplementary booster set with everything you need to master the Guardian class. In stores August 8, Mastery Pack Guardian contains 130 cards, is compatible with Crack, Shuffle, Play, and has some pretty groundbreaking stuff for Guardians to use in several matchups, as well as a glow-up for a fan-.favourite young hero from Everfest...Valda.
For this event, receive 3 packs of Mastery Pack Guardian to Crack, Shuffle, and Play.
Participation promos for all players.
You can re-enter this event as many times as you like by purchasing a new entry.
Note - you do not need to play for the full period of this event. you can arrive anytime in this event period
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
| Date | Start time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday July 31 | 1:00PM | 7:00PM |
| Friday August 1 | 11:00AM | 7:00PM |
| Saturday August 2 | 11:00AM | 7:00PM |
| Sunday August 3 | 10:00AM | 04:00PM |
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)
| Place | Prizes |
|---|---|
| 1st | PTI + Gold Foil promo card + Rainbow Foil PQ promo card |
| 2nd-8th | Rainbow Foil PQ promo card |
| All | 1 Booster packs of current set per win |
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.
| Date | Format | Time | Player Cap | Cost | Additional Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday July 31 | Sealed | 7:00PM | 128 | $50.00 | Puffin SC Promo |
| Friday August 1st | Sealed | 2:00PM | 36 | $50.00 | Marlynn SC Promo |
| Friday August 1st | Blitz | 7:00PM | 72 | $20.00 | Puffin SC Promo |
| Saturday August 2nd | Blitz Pre-Con | 4:00PM | 36 | $20.00 | n/a |
| Saturday August 2nd | Sealed | 7:00PM | 108 | $50.00 | Marlynn SC Promo |
New Player Learn to Play experience
This year we are bringing our new and improved Learn to Play experience to Gen Con players.
Our curated Learn To Play experience will start with a video that explains the game, the cards, and how to play.
After that you'll receive your Bravo Welcome Deck to play your first few rounds of the game.
Once you have played a few rounds you will choose one of our 1ST Strike decks. These decks are designed to be extremely new player friendly and you get to keep your deck. You then get to play your first full game with your new deck. Our experts will be on hand to help and answer any questions.
Finally, you will be taught about our new format - Crack, Shuffle, Play, launching at Gen Con. You will be given 3 Mastery Pack Guardian boosters to play in our Crack Shuffle Play Arena.
Your next steps on your journey are yours to choose and there are many paths you can take right here at Gen Con.
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!
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| Thursday July 31 | 12:00PM, 03:00PM and 05:00PM |
| Friday August 1 | 10:00AM, 12:00PM, 03:00PM and 05:00PM |
| Saturday August 2 | 10:00AM, 12:00PM, 03:00PM and 05:00PM |
| Sunday August 3 | 10:00AM, 12:00PM and 02:00PM |
