Harrisburg Board Game Alliance

06/27/2026

Join us at one of our upcoming events. Learn more about these free events by visiting www.hbgalliance.org/events.

06/25/2026

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.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 29 as we return to Strawberry Square for another full day of tabletop fun from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. We’re already planning new games, activities and surprises. Save the date and check back soon for more details!

06/24/2026

Discover the next great board game before it reaches store shelves at this local game design playtesting event on Saturday, June 27, at Lazarus Games in . Board game players from across Central Pennsylvania are invited to try prototype games created by local designers and share feedback that can help improve gameplay, balance and the overall experience.

06/17/2026

Come join us on June 27th for our Second Annual Developers Day!!! Local designers will bring their prototype games and have you play them for your feedback!!!

The day starts at 11 am and will take most of our card tables so space will be limited. (Wargaming tables wont be effected)

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

Meet the creators bringing new games to the table at Developer Day! Local and regional designers will be sharing original board games, card games, RPGs and wargames in progress. Learn more about the developers attending and the projects they are excited to share at https://www.hbgalliance.org/local-board-game-events/developer-day-june-2026.

06/15/2026

What can you do at Harrisburg Board Game Day? Play, shop, learn and win! Join us Saturday, Aug. 29, at Strawberry Square for Learn to Play events, open free play, the Play & Win library, games from The Bodhana Group, local game stores, designer alley, playtesting, a charity raffle with more than 100 games and a new crokinole tournament with BrownCastle Games. Come for a few hours or stay all day. Bring friends, meet new people and enjoy a full day of games in downtown Harrisburg!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 29 as we return to Strawberry Square for another full day of tabletop fun from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. We’re already planning new games, activities and surprises. Save the date and check back soon for more details!

06/10/2026

Visit https://www.hbgalliance.org/local-board-game-events/developer-day-june-2026 to learn more and to register.