So Many Ways to Play at Harrisburg Board Game Day

  • Meet the Makers

    Play games created by local designers and try out unreleased titles at our Break My Game tables. Your feedback helps shape the future of these games.

  • Shop for Your Next Favorite Game

    Looking to add to your collection? Stop by the vendor tables from Lazarus Games and UrTurn for a wide selection of board games, expansions and accessories.

  • Game Library

    Browse and borrow from a curated collection brought by The Bodhana Group, then gather a group and play.

  • Learn a Game

    Join volunteers teaching favorites like Pan Am, Power Grid, Space Base, Cascadia and Blood on the Clocktower.

  • Play & Win

    Try one of over 30 donated games. Each time you play, you’re entered to win it. Share photos or leave a review on BoardGameGeek for extra chances.

  • META Game

    Grab a bingo card and mark off activities throughout the day to earn raffle tickets.

  • Free Play Space

    Bring your own games or join others at open tables throughout the day.

  • Raffles & Prizes

    We will be giving away over $1,000 in board games through three waves of raffle prizes during the event, giving you multiple chances to win. There will also be a 50/50 drawing for a chance to take home a cash prize. Please bring cash to purchase raffle and 50/50 tickets.

Register Today!

  • 9:00 A.M.

    Doors Open at Strawberry Square
    Registration Desk Opens
    Board Game Vendors Open
    Free Play Opens
    Raffle #1 Opens

  • 10:00 A.M.

    Board Game Designer Tables Open
    Break My Game Section Opens
    Food Vendors Open
    Learn to Play Begins
    Play & Win Library Opens

  • Noon

    Raffle #1 Drawing
    Raffle #2 Opens

  • 2:00 P.M.

    Raffle #2 Drawing
    Raffle #3 Opens

  • 4:00 P.M.

    50/50 Drawing

  • 5:00 P.M.

    Raffle #3 Drawing

  • 6:30 P.M.

    Play & Win Library Closes

  • 7:00 P.M.

    Play & Win Drawing

  • 8:00 P.M.

    Game Library Closes
    Learn to Play Ends

  • 9:00 P.M.

    Registration Desk Closes
    Event Ends

Please Remember the Following:

  • Park Harrisburg offers a $5 flat rate parking in the River Street Garage on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more at the Park Harrisburg website.

  • Please limit the number of games you bring to what fits in a single bag. We are not responsible for any games or personal items brought to the event. Our volunteers cannot hold or watch your bags.

  • The Strawberry Square food court will be open, offering a variety of options for snacks, meals and drinks throughout the day.

  • Upon arrival, please stop by the registration table to check in and receive your complimentary raffle ticket to get started.

We appreciate your help in making the day smooth and fun for everyone.

Let’s Play!