28th - 30th August

3 Days of Gaming in the heart of Manchester.

By the Dungeons & Flagons Events Team.

|| What To Expect || Timings || Traders || Charity || Bookable Sessions || Get Involved || Bring & Buy || Game Arranger || Venue ||

|| Accommodation || Tickets || Merch || Games Library || Market Preview

What to expect

Games Library

Access to the D&F Board Game Library: Dive into over 700 games, everything from party games to heavy strategy. With something for everyone, our friendly D&F hosts are always on hand to give you recommendations and help you find the perfect game.

Bookable Sessions

Throughout the weekend, you can join RPG's, Games, Seminars and more!

FIND OUT WHAT'S ON HERE

Bring & Buy Sale

Find a bargain or sell your pre-loved games. A great way to make space on your shelf for new favourites!

How it works HERE

Play To Win Shelf

Try out brilliant games from generous publishers—and be in with a chance to win them!

Check out any game from the Play to Win Shelf at the Library Desk and you’ll be entered into a draw to win a copy.

Draw takes place Sunday at 5PM. More info Here

Play Test Tables & Demo Zone

Try exciting new games and learn directly from the designers!

What's more very attendee who playtests a game at the playtest tables can enter a draw to win a ticket to the next MBGF, More info HERE

Got a game in development? Information on booking a Play Test Table HERE

Ready to demo a finished game? Email us at info@dungeonsandflagons.co.uk to enquire about a Demo Zone Table.

Charity Board Game Bingo & Pub Quiz

Join James at 3 PM Saturday for his now-infamous Board Game Pub Quiz—win prizes and raise money for great causes!

Then come back at 3 PM Sunday for a round of Board Game Bingo, with more prizes up for grabs.

Minimum donation: £1 per person to take part.

More info about our charity Prize pool HERE

MCR Geek Fayre

Explore incredible traders showcasing a treasure trove of indie geek culture! From unique art and board games to TTRPGs, handmade jewellery, and geeky must-haves, there’s something for every fan.

🎟️ Free entry with your MBGF lanyard!

Sat & Sun - 12-5pm

Times

Friday: 3pm - Midnight

Saturday 10am - Midnight

Sunday 10am - 8pm 

Some areas of the festival may close earlier,   
Geek Fayre open Sat & Sun 12pm -5pm

Games Library closes 6pm Sun all games returned by 8pm Sun.

Be a Part of It: Sponsors, Events, Traders, and Seminars – Head HERE!