Festival des Jeux de Pacy-sur-Eure

A festival dedicated to the joy of playing

The Festival des Jeux de Pacy-sur-Eure was born from a shared passion for board games and the belief that playing together is one of the best ways to build social bonds. In an increasingly digital world, the festival celebrates board games, card games, role-playing games, and all forms of tabletop games that bring players together around a table. The event is aimed at all audiences, from beginner players to seasoned enthusiasts, from children to grandparents.

Hundreds of games to discover

The festival provides visitors with an impressive free play area, with hundreds of board games to borrow and try. Strategy games, party games, cooperative games, dexterity games, deduction games, construction games, and educational games make up an ephemeral library where everyone can find something they enjoy. Volunteer game facilitators are present to explain the rules, advise players, and help with games.

Tournaments and friendly competitions

For the more competitive players, the festival organizes tournaments in various categories: strategy games, card games, dice games, and dexterity games. These friendly competitions, open to all levels, allow players to compete against each other in a good-natured atmosphere. Prizes and awards are given to the winners, but the main focus remains the joy of playing together and sharing moments of conviviality.

Creation and introductory workshops

The Festival des Jeux offers game creation workshops where participants can invent their own board games, from concept to prototype. These workshops, led by game designers and publishers, allow participants to understand game design mechanics and unleash their creativity. Introductory sessions to role-playing games, miniature wargames, and construction games are also offered to discover gaming universes less known to the general public.

A space dedicated to children

The festival gives a special place to children and families. A specially designed area offers games suitable for younger children: motor skill games, educational games, giant puzzles, wooden games, and dexterity games. Oversized games set up outdoors allow children to play in a giant format: chess, checkers, connect four, and dexterity games in XXL size. These fun activities encourage family play and learning through games.

Pacy-sur-Eure, between the Eure valley and Île-de-France

Pacy-sur-Eure, a small town located on the banks of the Eure river on the border of Normandy and Île-de-France, offers a pleasant setting for this family festival. Its strategic geographical location, halfway between Évreux and Mantes-la-Jolie, makes it easily accessible for players from the entire region. The associative dynamism of Pacy and the commitment of its volunteers bring this event to life, contributing to the cultural and social animation of the Eure valley.