The York Board Games Convention is set to return in October 2025, it has been revealed.
The 'highly anticipated' event will take place at St Peter's School from October 24 to 26.
The convention will offer a diverse range of activities for all board game enthusiasts, from seasoned strategists to those just discovering the joy of board games and role-playing games (RPGs).
Attendees can look forward to a bustling atmosphere with ample open gaming space to try out new titles and revisit beloved classics with friends, both old and new.
The previous event, held at the Spurriergate Centre, sold out in under two hours, indicating a strong appetite for such an event within the York community and beyond.
Special guests are expected at the event and with the organisers’ track record of bringing engaging personalities to their events, rumours are swirling as to who might make an appearance this October.
People can expect a wide array of tabletop experiences, including classic board games, dice games, and immersive role-playing games.
Social deduction games like 'Werewolf' and 'Blood on the Clocktower', which proved popular at the previous convention, are also expected to make a return.
Alongside this, attendees will be able to make use of the well-stocked board games library, visit the bring and buy sale, and discover new treasures, as well as visit a range of traders showcasing and selling board game goods and geeky ephemera.ther
Specific details regarding tournaments, competitions, and other special events for the 2025 convention are still under wraps, but the previous event featured a "Ticket to Ride" tournament, and a giant version of "Just One" so attendees can expect a variety of scheduled activities for the upcoming gathering.
Tickets for the York Board Games Convention 2025 will first go on sale to those on the early access list at midday on May 2, while general sale will open 24 hours later, at midday on May 3.
The first 150 full weekend tickets will sell at a discount, and given the rapid sell-out of the previous year's tickets, signing up for the early access list via the convention's website is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Tickets are priced at £50 for the whole event, with options to buy single-day tickets or a 2-day weekend pass.
The convention promises to be family-friendly with children aged 7 or under attending for free.
Ryan Willis, lead organiser, said: "We are incredibly excited to bring the York Board Games Convention back for its second year.
"The enthusiasm and support we saw at our first event were overwhelming, and we are thrilled to be building on that success to create an even more memorable weekend for everyone who loves board games and RPGs."
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