Join us for Harrisburg Board Game Day on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Strawberry Square.
This all-day event is a fun and welcoming way to play games, meet people and explore the local board gaming community. Whether you are new to board games or have been playing for years, there will be plenty to enjoy.
What can you do at the Harrisburg Board Game Day?
Attendees can take part in Learn to Play events, try games from the Play & Win library and enjoy a game library provided by the Bodhana Group. There will also be open free play all day, giving you time to connect with other local players and play the games you already know or want to learn.
You can also shop with friendly local game stores, meet designers in the board game designer alley and try new games through Break My Game playtesting. The charity raffle will feature more than 100 games to win.
New this year, BrownCastle Games will host a crokinole tournament. Crokinole is an easy-to-learn dexterity game that is a lot of fun for both new and experienced players.
Come for a few hours or stay all day. Bring friends, meet new people and enjoy a full day of games in the heart of downtown Harrisburg.
How can you support the Harrisburg Board Game Day?
Want to help make Harrisburg Board Game Day a success? There are a few easy ways to show your support.
You can purchase an event T-shirt or sticker, sign up to volunteer at the event or buy a Harrisburg Board Game Day Supporter Pack. Every purchase and every volunteer helps us create a fun, welcoming day for local players, families and game fans.
Your support helps make the event possible and keeps Harrisburg Board Game Day growing for the whole community.
Show your support for Harrisburg Board Game Day with a sticker designed just for this year’s event.
Created by Shippensburg University student Mariah Christy, this unique sticker brings back the nostalgic feeling of visiting the concession stand at the movie theater. It is a fun keepsake for board game fans, local supporters and anyone who wants to help celebrate a full day of play in downtown Harrisburg.
Add it to your water bottle, laptop, game box or sticker collection as a reminder of Harrisburg Board Game Day 2026 and the community that makes it possible.
Harrisburg Board Game Day Supporter Pack
The Harrisburg Board Game Day Supporter Pack is a special way to be part of this year’s event.
Each pack includes the 2026 Harrisburg Board Game Day sticker, a custom token available only to supporters, a printed name badge with a lanyard and recognition at the event.
It is a fun way to show your support, celebrate the board gaming community and receive a few special items created just for Harrisburg Board Game Day.
Show your support for Harrisburg Board Game Day with the official Supporter Pack.
The Harrisburg Board Game Day Supporter Pack is a special way to be part of this year’s event. Each pack includes the 2026 Harrisburg Board Game Day sticker, a custom token available only to supporters, a printed name badge with an event lanyard and recognition at the event.
It is a fun way to celebrate the board gaming community, receive a few special items created just for Harrisburg Board Game Day and help support a full day of games in downtown Harrisburg.
Game Designers
Join us at Harrisburg Board Game Day. You can demo your games, playtest new ones, or sell your published games. Learn more and apply at: https://www.hbgalliance.org/game-designer-signup