Grzywacz stated his intention from the beginning that LexiCon be a permanent fixture in the Lexington community, and the others agreed that there was an untapped demand out there that they could meet.
While potentially upsetting in its title, the event is actually a challenge from one of Grzywacz's daughters, a notoriously excellent game player, to every convention attendee.
Because other conventions have struggled with creating welcoming environments, Greg discussed this topic along with others on The Rad Ass Bitches podcast.
[7] Originally scheduled for May in 2014, the organizers decided to change the date to avoid conflicts with local university exams and the Kentucky Derby, although this resulted in more limited hotel space.
Packages were also introduced, offering attendees the option to obtain a hotel room along with event enhancements and their badge.
A second party was added on Saturday night, and the Catan Tournament was elevated to a Regional Qualifier, with lead in events at West 6th Brewing Company and The Rusty Scabbard Harmony Lodge (Hall) Cincinnati (hosted by Cincinnati Geek Meet), and in Louisville (hosted by local gamers).
[10] New additions included a major LARP event, Vampire: The Masquerade,[11] and the inclusion of Artemis: Spaceship Bridge Simulator by Gaming Nomads.
[12][13] Attendance badges were changed to allow participation in Learn-to-Play and Scheduled individual game events without separate fees.
Celebrity attendees were not a traditional focus for LexiCon, but notable game designers such as Philip duBarry (Revolution, Fidelities, Courtier), Corey Young (Gravwell), Tom Cleaver (Valley of the Kings), and Kerry Breitenstein (Crap or Slap) were present.
Kentucky Geek Girl, a popular celebrity blogger, and Emery Buterbaugh of The Buterverse podcast hosted several major events.
[15] LexiCon 2016 has been announced for April 22-24th at the Clarion Convention Center in Lexington, Ky and will once again be sponsored by West 6th Brewing Company and Roosters Wings.
Due to the huge popularity of Lexicon 2015, the organizers are prepared to introduce a cap on attendance if pre-registration grows at a similar rate for 2016.
The Library will be moved back into the main ballroom and have double the dedicated open play space available in addition to spots throughout the convention center and hotel.
LexiCon 2017, 2018, and 2019 were held in April at the Clarion Conference Center and continued the tradition set by the previous conventions.
It was held in Lexington KY and continued to be sponsored by West Sixth Brewing and Rooster Wings.
Their "Ginormous Library" of over 2100 games will be available to play, along with various tournaments, learn-to-pays, RPGS, vendors, cosplay contests, Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator, parties, and other events.
Thus Lexicon seeks to link each major event with a sponsor and to solicit sponsorships and partnerships from local businesses.