FAQs
Everything you needed to know about the convention but were afraid to ask!
Where can I buy tickets?
For this year (2024) all the tickets are sold out. They went on sale at midday on April 12th and sold out in under two hours 🤯
While we realise this is disappointing, it's very encouraging for the convention and for the Yorkshire board gaming community as it means we'll be able to do this bigger and better in future years. If you're keen to come in future years, sign up to the Early Access list on the homepage.
When are you open?
The event begins at 5pm on Friday 11th October and ends at 5pm on Sunday 13th October. We'll close at 11pm each night, starting at 9am the next morning. More information here 👉https://ybgc.co.uk/schedule
Where can I get cash out?
There are cash machines available within 20 meters of the entrance to the Spurriergate Centre - one on High Ousegate and one on the corner of Market street and Spurriergate
I sometimes get overwhelmed by busy or loud spaces
Don't worry! There is a small quiet office space which is specifically set aside for the purpose of having a little timeout and decompressing. We can't guarantee you sole use of the room, but we won't be allowing any board games or noisy activities in there.
Where can I park my car for the event?
There is no parking directly outside the Spurriergate centre on account of it being in the middle of York city centre, but the nearest car parks are
Is there anything I can't bring to the event?
Yes we have a very short list of disallowed items just so we can ensure the safety and comfort of everyone
- nuts of any kind
- alcohol of any kind
- knives/weapons
If there's anything you're uncertain about do please ask!
We'll be doing brief bag checks on the doors just to make sure we're upholding these rules
Will there be a cloak room we can use at the venue?
Unfortunately no, there's not a space we can use for this
Can I smoke/vape in the convention centre?
No you'll have to go outside. There is a small alleyway to the rear of the building so you don't have to stand on the main street
Is the Spurriergate Centre accessible? What accessibility measures are you putting in place?
The ground floor of the Spurriergate Centre is fully accessible, and this is where the toilets and all other unique amenities can be found. The mezzanine level will only be used for open gaming space, so no-one should be excluded from activities.
We have a small dedicated sensory space to allow a timeout from the bustle of the day, and we've got table leg extenders at the ready so that powered wheelchairs users can get just as close to the tables for gaming as anyone else.
More generally we will be following advice from this excellent resource shared by our friends at herefor.games 👉 https://herefor.games/knowledge/
This information is also available on https://ybgc.co.uk/accessibility
Accessibility is really important to us and we view it as an ongoing learning process, so if you see ways we could be doing better please let us know.
What times will the library be available?
Our board games library will be available on Friday 11th from 5pm - 11pm, Saturday 9am - 11pm, and Sunday 9am - 3pm.
Final board game returns will be at 4pm.
Will I need a deposit to use the library?
Yes there is a £10 cash deposit required for anyone wanting to use the board games library. You can get this back at any time as long as you don't have any games out on loan
Can I take board games from the library home?
Nope - please keep them inside the building.
What times will the Bring & Buy be open?
You can buy games from the Bring & Buy between 9am and 5pm on Saturday (12th) and Sunday (13th). If you're selling games it will be possible to submit them outside of these hours. You can do most of this at any time by going to https://ybgc.co.uk/bringandbuy and selecting "Manage your Bring and Buy listings"!
Can I use cash/card at the Bring & buy?
The Bring & Buy will be cash only 💸
Will there be food and drink served?
Yes! There will be a variety of food and drink options available to buy inside the convention centre.
When will food be available?
Food will be available at the following times:
Fri 5pm - 9pm
Sat 12pm - 9pm
Sun 12pm - 3pm
Drinks will be available any time the centre is open.
Can I bring my own food and drinks in?
We realise that for people with allergies or other medical needs it can be a great help and comfort to bring food to events so for this reason yes you can do this. We do ask that in order to support the team catering for the event, you only bring food or drink if you need to.
Will alcohol be served at the event?
Yes! There will be some beers and ciders served at the event, along with soft drinks, and teas and coffees
Can I bring my own alcohol in?
No - for legal reasons and for insurance and licensing reasons we can't allow you to bring in your own alcohol to the event.
I need to know specific food and drink options with prices
This will be available before the convention and we'll be sharing it here and on social media
