Dungeons & Flagons bring their Manchester Board Game Festival back for a Festive Special, running 12th-14th December at Sachas Hotel in the Northern Quarter. The three-day event features 600+ board games, RPG sessions, the legendary Bring & Buy sale, and the MCR Geek Fayre running Saturday and Sunday.
Silent Knight
There's a Secret Santa exchange complete with a "very special guest", alongside the first-ever MBGF Awards ceremony celebrating the festival's best moments. Saturday brings the infamous Oxleys Pub Quiz, whilst Sunday features Bingo – both raising funds for charity. The Play-to-Win shelf offers the chance to demo games and potentially win copies, with the draw happening Sunday.
Away In A Dungeon
Whether you're escaping family or seeking fellow enthusiasts who understand your pain, the festival runs from 3pm Friday through to 8pm Sunday. Tickets available at manchesterboardgamefestival.co.uk.
Images and text courtesy of Dungeons & Flagons.
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