Valence Board Game Festival

Valence Board Game Festival: The Gaming Event of Drôme

Since 2006, the Valence Board Game Festival has been the major meeting point for game enthusiasts in Drôme. Initiated by the MJC du Grand Charran with the support of the City of Valence, this event has evolved over the years to become a reference festival in the regional gaming scene, attracting participants from all over France as well as Italy and Belgium.

Valence joue: A New Dynamic

For several years, the festival has taken on a new momentum under the name "Valence joue", driven by the eponymous collective. This renewal is reflected in an enriched format, with a full weekend of gaming activities at the Halle polyvalente Chaban-Delmas. On Saturday from 2 PM to midnight and on Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, players of all levels can indulge in their passion in a friendly and accessible space.

A Program for All Players

The festival covers the entire gaming universe through several thematic areas:

• Modern Board Games: A vast free play area with hundreds of titles to discover, from family games to expert games.
• Role-Playing Games: Game tables led by experienced game masters to get started or practice role-playing games.
• Miniatures and Wargames: An area dedicated to miniature game enthusiasts, with demonstration tables and organized games.
• Escape Games: Temporary rooms offering themed escape games.
• Prototype Lab: A unique space where game designers present their works in progress and have them tested by the public.
• Meet the Designers: Special opportunities to interact with game creators.

A Complete Gaming Ecosystem

The festival hosts publishing houses, specialized game stores, and gaming associations that come to present their new releases and run games. It's a place of discovery for both newcomers and seasoned players, where everyone can find something they enjoy.

A Unifying Event

Beyond gaming, the Valence Board Game Festival is a moment of sharing and conviviality. Families, groups of friends, and solo players gather in a warm atmosphere. Board games, as a vector of social connection, find an exceptional showcase here. The event also contributes to the cultural life of Valence and the animation of the local associative network.