Local Tabletop Events
Harrisburg Puzzle Competition
Happy Valley Puzzles is teaming up with speedpuzzling.com to to host a mini speed puzzling tournament on Nov 29! This Super Saturday event has locations across the country, including Mechanicsburg, PA (near Harrisburg)!
Dillsburg Board Game Sale and Swap
The Dillsburg Game Night group will be hosting their 7th annual Board Game Sale and Swap on Saturday, Nov. 15th!
Those interested in selling or swapping their (new and used) games will be able to from 12:00pm-3:00pm. In addition, open gaming hours will be 12:00pm-10:00pm.
They are hopeful to have several food trucks at the event during lunch and will provide more details soon.
Pizza will be available for dinner.
HYP Game Night
Enjoy a fun evening of games and great company with fellow HYP members! Whether you’re into board games, card games, or just a good conversation, this is a perfect chance to relax, connect, and have a great time. Don’t miss out on the friendly competition and laughs! Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Come out and have the opportunity to meet with Harrisburg Young Professional Members and build new relationships with those who Live, Work, and Play in Harrisburg.
They look forward to meeting with all of you!
Not a member yet? You can join by following this link here.
Should you have any questions and/or comments, please feel free to contact HYP Social Committee at social@hyp.org.
MEPACON
Mepacon is a three-day gaming convention in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania that runs in spring and fall. We feature all kinds of games from social board and card games to tabletop and live-action role-playing. Besides gaming we have a wide variety of vendors and events, including contests, auctions, game raffles and a game playtest area.
Charity Game Night
Get ready for a night of gaming, learning, and fun like never before! Whether you’re a casual player, a tabletop strategist, or a VR adventurer, this is your chance to explore all the latest in gaming under one roof.
Extra Life Virtual Game Week
Help Extra Life raise $30,000 in just one week – simply by playing games! Every dollar supports Penn State Health Children’s Hospital. Registration opening at the end of Summer 2025!
Highlights include:
- Kick-off event in Hershey
- Gamer kit + SWAG
- Game Days featuring Marvel Rivals and Fortnite
- Match hours
- Free to participate
The Adventurer’s Guild Yard Sale
Looking to clear out some old games and make room for new treasures? The Adventurer’s Guild Yard Sale is the perfect opportunity! Sellers can bring in games, miniatures, and other collectibles to sell to fellow adventurers—in exchange for store credit. It’s a community-powered sale for gamers, by gamers.
CARCON PA
CarConPA is a non-profit social club devoted to board gaming and community. Their signature event is a 12-hour board game convention in south central Pennsylvania. This year it will be held at the Carlisle Eagles (26 E High St, Carlisle, PA) on November 1, 2025, from 10 am to 10 pm.
TravellerCon USA 2025
Step into the universe of Traveller and join fellow fans at TravellerCon/USA 2025 — an in-person convention celebrating the classic sci-fi roleplaying game. The event features open role-playing sessions, miniatures games, themed panels, and more. This year’s theme is BWAPS — an amphibious race famed for their administrative and logistical prowess.
Held at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Lancaster in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the convention offers multiple badge levels (Analyst, Manager, Bureaucrat) each granting varying privileges like pre-registration for game slots. Organizers also encourage referees to host games — for each game run, they’re eligible for a $5 refund (up to four games).
Whether you’re a veteran Traveller GM or new to the lore, this is your chance to game, connect, and immerse in the galaxy together.
Binho Tournament
Test your flicking skills in this fast-paced tabletop soccer game where strategy and precision rule the pitch. Join us for a free, 8-player single-elimination Binho tournament on Oct. 19, 2025, from 1 PM – 5 PM at Adventurer’s Guild, 1010 Wesley Drive, Mechanicsburg.
Play for fun, compete for prizes, and enjoy friendly competition with fellow gamers. First to seven goals wins — just bring your best aim and enthusiasm!
Entry: Free
Prizes: Awarded to top players
Register: RSVP online
Boo Bash
Celebrate Halloween early with Lazarus Games’ Boo Bash, a fun, family-friendly event featuring in-store trick-or-treating, a raffle, and a costume contest. Guests can enjoy themed treat stations hosted by the staff, earn raffle tickets throughout the day, and compete for gift card prizes during the evening costume contest (5:30–8:30 PM).
Prizes include a $25 gift card for the adult winner and a $15 gift card for the kids winner. Plus, the Ghostbusters Ecto-Mobile will be on site after 5 p.m. to handle any spooky activity — though anyone dressed as a ghost might want to stay on their toes!
Tabletop Game Design Studio: Public Playtest
The Harrisburg University community is officially invited to join the students of Tabletop Game Design Studio (IMED 315) in a public playtest.
Co-taught by Professors Greg Loring-Albright, Ph.D., and Anthony Ortega, Tabletop Game Design Studio challenges students to ideate, develop, and playtest a board game or card game as a semester-long project. The public playtest is an opportunity for HU students, staff, and faculty to experience the creativity of their peers and provide invaluable feedback to help improve the students’ designs.
Break My Game
Have you ever had an idea on how to make a game better or want to see what games are like before they reach your shelf? If you've ever played a game and thought "This would be better if . . ." then you would love playtesting with Break My Game!
Break My Game is looking to help designers make their games better by providing Constructive Feedback during their design process. Your voice helps a good game become great!