Get hyped, Gen Con attendees! You’ll be the first fans in the world to take home a copy of the 2024 Player’s Handbook! Limited quantities will be available for sale at Gen Con 2024. We’re shipping them straight off the press right to Indianapolis because we can’t wait for you to start your next adventure with this revised and expanded book! If you’re attending the show and would like to buy a physical book at our exclusive sales area, please read the information below.
How to Obtain a Ticket to Purchase
At 7:00 a.m. EDT on each sales day (see below), tickets to reserve an opportunity to purchase will be released in the Gen Con event ticketing system as an event. The event will be listed as a free ticket and will be titled "D&D 2024 Player’s Handbook Early Release Sale." A Gen Con attendee may claim one digital ticket for that day, subject to availability. The digital ticket serves as your access to purchase for that day only.
Once you have your digital ticket, you will show up at the sales location during the sales hours listed for that day (see below). Sales will not be processed outside of those hours. You must be in line by the end of the sales window to ensure you are able to purchase for that day.
Where to Buy
The 2024 Player's Handbook will be available at Lucas Oil Stadium, Northwest Concourse. It is in the shared sales area with the USPS D&D Stamps.
Sales Hours
- Thursday, August 1: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT
- Friday-Saturday, August 2-4, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
Pricing
The 2024 Player’s Handbook is $49.99 plus tax. Credit card sales (Discover, Mastercard, Visa) only.
Rules and Restrictions
Only one digital ticket will be redeemable per person per day. Upon redemption, we may issue you a wristband to denote that you have been checked in for your purchase, even while in line - this means you no longer need to show your digital ticket. There will be no sales to non-ticket holders (e.g., no "walk ups").
One book per redeemed ticket only. All sales are final.
Accessibility
If you have accessibility needs, we will have an accessibility area with chairs set aside. We will priority process the accessibility area, in accordance with the other sales restrictions outlined above.
FAQ
Why is Wizards of the Coast selling books using this method?
To ensure the safety of attendees, we have worked on this plan with Gen Con. We are using an open space in the stadium to help with line control and provide easy access for accessibility. Using the digital ticketing method ensures that everyone has a fair chance to get a ticket without waiting long hours in a line.
How early should I show up to get my book?
Your digital ticket will be your confirmation of your opportunity to purchase. All you need to do is be in line with your ticket during sales hours for that day. You should not line up before sales hours—please enjoy your day at Gen Con before the sales hours listed!
How many books are being sold?
We anticipate selling approximately 750 books a day, with a little less on Thursday.
Is the alternate art cover being sold?
No. That cover is a game store exclusive and will be available via early access in the U.S. and Canada starting on September 3.
What else will be available for sale at this location?
The only item to purchase is the 2024 Player’s Handbook physical book, one per ticketed attendee. There will be no other items for sale at that sales station, but the new USPS D&D Stamps are available on the opposite side of the sales area in a separate queue. In addition, other Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro products will be sold in the Indiana Convention Center Event Hall at E501.
What if I have pre-ordered the Player’s Handbook or a Core Rulebooks bundle already?
Purchasing a Player’s Handbook at Gen Con will not affect your pre-order in any way. To ensure fairness to all fans at Gen Con, there is no way to transfer any digital pre-orders to on-site sales at Gen Con.
