Hit ‘Em With a Shoe at Gen Con 2026
Here is a list of all the events Hit ‘Em With a Shoe is hosting at Gen Con 2026.
Want to Learn More about Gaming History and Gathering of Gamers?
Since Gathering of Gamers: Dungeons & Dragons and other Games through Gen Con was announced this summer Matt has been on several podcasts, a panel, and done some writing about the book and the history of Gen Con and tabletop Read More …
Gathering of Gamers is Now Available!
The book Gathering of Gamers, which details the history of modern tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, boardgames, Megagames, LARPs, and other forms of play through the Gen Con gaming convention is now available! Here is where you can pick Read More …
Origins 50th History Site Now Live!
We have been working with GAMA on the creation of a history website for the 50th anniversary of the Origins Game Fair that is taking place this year. Now, with the convention less than 2 weeks away, we are happy Read More …
Book on the History of Tabletop Gaming and Gen Con Coming Soon!
Have you ever wondered how we got to where we are with tabletop gaming today? How did games like Dungeons & Dragons or Magic the Gathering get their start to become so popular? Why did the Settlers of Catan spark Read More …
Red Burnoose Nominated for Charles S. Roberts Award
The nominations for the 2022 Charles S. Roberts Awards were recently published and The Red Burnoose: Algeria 1857 is nominated for best early modern era wargame! These awards for excellence in conflict simulation gaming have been around since 1975, and Read More …
The Red Burnoose is Now Available for Preorder!
Arrival of The Red Burnoose is eminent! Since it should be available by the end of September, if not sooner, we have opened up the store for preorder sales. If you want to pick up this 1-4 player cooperative deckbuilding Read More …
The Red Burnoose Comes to Kickstarter September 14th
The Red Burnoose: Algeria 1857 will be coming to Kickstarter on September 14, 2021! We hope you will join us for the launch of this new game where you play as Kabyle villages defending themselves from invading French armies. The Read More …
Gen Con Online this Week!
#GenConOnline starts in just a couple of days! Join Hit ’em With a Shoe this year for specials and demos of two new games we are announcing at Gen Con’s first virtual convention this year.
Spiel 2019 and Science for Bee Lives!
We’re headed to Spiel 2019 in Germany! We were also reviewed by the journal Science, which is amazing!