If you game anywhere near Yorkshire, pencil in the last weekend of July. The Leeds Board Game Convention returns on 25-26 July 2026 at the Holiday Inn in Garforth, for two days of open gaming, traders and tournaments.
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See how it worksThe heart of any good con is the library, and Leeds is bringing over 500 games to the tables, including plenty of deluxe and special editions you might not fancy buying blind. That is the real draw: a chance to finally try the big-box game you have been eyeing before you commit your hard-earned cash to it.
There is a competitive side too. The team behind board game cafe Chance and Counters and the Clockers community are running a Blood on the Clocktower tournament, so fans of the modern social deduction favourite can test their bluffing against a room full of strangers. On the trade floor you will find Hachette, Chance and Counters, Ocean City Games, Clownfish Games and Tabletop Rescue, plus a pop-up cafe keeping everyone caffeinated. Organisers have also set aside quieter gaming areas for anyone who finds a packed hall overwhelming, a small touch that makes a real difference.
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Find events near youThe weekend has a charitable streak, with a GBP 1,000 prize raffle raising money for the Rob Burrow MND Centre in Leeds, named after the Leeds Rhinos rugby league great.
Sunday-only tickets are still going at the time of writing, and joining the mailing list knocks 15% off. If a full two-day convention feels like a leap, running your own local game night is an easier place to start. You can set one up on Backseat Gamer in minutes, and find a gaming community near you while you are at it.
Sources: Leeds Board Game Convention
