Les 24h du Jeu de Châteauroux

20th Edition: An Anniversary to Celebrate

The 24h du Jeu de Châteauroux will celebrate its 20th edition on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Salle Barbillat-Touraine. For 24 non-stop hours, from Saturday 2 PM to Sunday 4 PM, over 700 m² of hall space will transform into a real playground, with a game library of over 400 free-access games, animated by volunteers in orange T-shirts.

A Program Paced by Highlights

The 2026 edition is structured around several unifying events: the grand 24h challenge (from Saturday 3 PM to Sunday 3 PM), a giant game of Loups-Garous de Thiercelieux on Saturday evening, a Trio Tournament, and two draws of the traditional raffle (Saturday evening and Sunday morning). Participants accumulate hourly stamps throughout their presence to increase their chances of winning.

The Protozone: Live Game Creation

As every year, the Protozone remains one of the event's highlights. This dedicated space welcomes game designers who come to present their unreleased prototypes. Visitors move freely between tables, test the creations, and discuss directly with the authors present to explain the rules and gather feedback. For this edition, the team returns to its roots with a simple protozone, without competition, focused on exchange between creators and the public.

Board Games, Role-Playing Games, Miniature Games

Beyond free access to games, more than a dozen local associations share their worlds: Jouons à Châteauroux, La Horde (Argenton-sur-Creuse), Tour des Griffons, Théopol'Jeu, L'Antre des Jeux, the Club de Bridge, Salamandre iGo (Go game), Forgeurs de Légendes, Raoul Terra (live-action role-playing games) or the Ligue Centre Pokémon 36. Several partner publishers are also present (Paria Edition, Borderline, Yeast Games, Epic-Zone, Les éditions Portejoie, Fée Mumuz', Wannagame…), as well as the shops Les Dés Joueurs and Manoir de l'Illusion to extend the experience.

Refreshments and On-site Catering

A refreshment stand is open continuously throughout the event: hot meals, breakfasts, cakes, sandwiches, and drinks to sustain the gaming marathon.

Saturday, June 6, 2026

• 2:00 PM — Doors open · Salle Barbillat-Touraine
• 3:00 PM — Start of the 24h challenge (hourly stamps)
• 5:30 PM — Loups-Garous de Thiercelieux (giant game)
• 6:30 PM — Trio Tournament
• 8:30 PM — 1st raffle draw
• Continuous — Protozone: testing unpublished games with their authors · free access to 400+ games · activities with local associations · refreshment stand

Sunday, June 7, 2026

• 10:30 AM — 2nd raffle draw
• 3:00 PM — End of the 24h challenge
• 4:00 PM — Edition closes
• Continuous — Continuation of activities, Protozone, refreshment stand until closing

• 20th anniversary edition
• 24 hours of non-stop gaming, from Saturday 2 PM to Sunday 4 PM
• Over 400 free-access games across 700 m²
• Protozone: unreleased prototypes tested with their authors
• Giant Loups-Garous, Trio Tournament, 24h challenge, raffle
• Completely free entry

Access

The event takes place at Salle Barbillat-Touraine, avenue Daniel Bernardet, in Châteauroux (36000), near the Belle-Isle Exhibition Park.

By car: Châteauroux is accessible via the A20 (exit 13 or 14). Free parking available near the hall.

Hours

The event is open continuously for 24 hours: from Saturday 2 PM to Sunday afternoon (generally 4 PM).

Prices

Admission is entirely free for all visitors, no prior registration required.

On site

• Over 700 m² of hall space with a game library of over 400 games
• Anima-players (volunteers) in orange T-shirts to explain rules and assist with games
• Refreshment stand open continuously: hot meals, breakfasts, cakes, sandwiches, and drinks
• Time stamp system to participate in the raffle (one stamp per hour of presence)

Contact

• Phone: 06 88 06 86 94
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: 24hdujeu.fr
• Facebook: 24hdujeuchateauroux