# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NORBCON 2026 - Northants Board Game Convention
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: ?✨ The Northants Board Game Convention returns... THIS WEEKEND!  ✨?
? Friday 31st July & Saturday 1st August
? Kettering Arts Centre
?️ £7 a ticket per person (under 5s and carers free)

? A library of over 600 board games to play.
? Demonstrations of games, with experienced players on hand to teach the rules.
?️‍♀️ The Mad Hatters Mystery interactive theatre and The Betrayers interactive game inspired by BBC’s The Traitors, which you can play on Friday evening (separate booking for The Betrayers required).
?️ Vendors selling a wide range of board games and related wares.
? Actual Roman games with the Northants Archaeological Resource Centre (The ARC)
?‍?‍?‍? Local groups including the Phoenix Gaming Club, Ready Steady Roll and the Catalyst Labs Demo Team (Battletech).
♻️ A Bring and Buy section where you can buy and sell pre-owned games.
? Playtesting tables with guest indie designers.
? Tournaments and competitions, including Connect 4, Dro Polter and Crockinole.
? Role-playing games, including D&D one-shot campaigns.
? Blood on the Clocktower social gaming sessions.
? Licensed bar and food vendors, including Lucky Chuck’s pizza, No 1 Smash and Grab, Lovett Fudge and Sugarbush Bakery.
? Quiet and less crowded rooms for those who prefer a peaceful place to play.

For those with sensory differences, there will also be quiet and less crowded rooms for those who need a peaceful place to play. 

The event is organised by Boards of Kettering CIC, a not-for-profit organisation formed by Dez Dell, Polly Shackleton, Doug Mayer and Gary Keller, who are all avid fans of board games. They host a monthly board games cafe night in Kettering and retail board games in Northampton and Kettering.

For more information, please see our website at https://boardsofkettering.com

Family friendly // Licensed bar with refreshments on sale // Disability access
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kettering/norbcon-2026-northants-board-game-convention/200029937314200
- **Event Categories**: tournaments, sports, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 233

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kettering
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Kettering Arts Centre 
- **lat**: 52.402906500658
- **long**: -0.72592461798643
- **full address**: Kettering Arts Centre , Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrews Church, Lindsay St, Kettering NN16 8RG Lindsay Street, Kettering, United Kingdom
- **location**: Kettering Arts Centre

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NORBCON 2026 - Northants Board Game Convention being held?
  - **A:** NORBCON 2026 - Northants Board Game Convention takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Kettering Arts Centre , Kettering Arts Centre, St Andrews Church, Lindsay St, Kettering NN16 8RG Lindsay Street, Kettering, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NORBCON 2026 - Northants Board Game Convention?
  - **A:** NORBCON 2026 - Northants Board Game Convention is organized by Boards of Kettering.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NORBCON 2026 - Northants Board Game Convention is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kettering, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 230+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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