Aaroncon is a fun filled three days all about Aaron, sorry its a fun filled three days all about board games organised by a guy called Aaron. Aaroncon takes place in the County South Lecture theatre at Lancaster University. Our aim is to play board games and have all the fun doing it!

A superfan ticket is essentially an early bird and available to anyone to purchase from 1st July to 31st August, a super fan ticket grants early access to the convention and offers a discount too.

At Aaroncon, we play all kinds of board, card and tabletop games! From the classics like monopoly to complex strategy games like On Mars or Nucleum, there's something for everyone!

Yes of course! Please be mindful of where you are leaving your bags/crates/suitcases/trolleys of games to not block entrances, tables or fire exits

At Aaroncon, we're all about playing board games and having fun. We ask that you're kind, considerate to all others attendees to make Aaroncon and friendly and welcoming space.

Aaroncon is open from 2pm* on Friday 9th January 2026 until 11:59pm on 11th January 2026. *Those who have purchased a super fan ticket will be able to access the convention and bring and buy from 10am on Friday 9th January 2026.

The gaming spaces are open from 2pm* on Friday 9th January 2026 until 11:59pm on Sunday 11th January 2026, so you can game for many many hours uninterrupted (not recommended). *If you have purchased a super fan ticket you will be able to access the open gaming spaces from 10am on Friday 9th January 2026

There may be a limited number of tickets available, however, once all tickets have sold out there will be no more available. We highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance.

You can use either the find a game system here on the website. Or you can use one of the 'players wanted' signs, or look out for a players wanted sign in the open gaming areas.Or you can use the Facebook group.

Its important to remember that every game won't be for everyone, and your favourite game may not be for everyone. Aaroncon does not guarantee everyone who brings games to the convention will get them played, or that your favourite ever game will be played.

Everyone is welcome at Aaroncon. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and each attendee must have their own ticket. Half price tickets are available for children between the ages of 6 to 15.

Yes of course! We won't ask that you return your Lanyard, after all each Aaroncon will have a different Lanyard. A Lanyard + ID Holder+ ticket do cost Aaroncon approximately £1.45 each (which is factored into ticket prices), but we think its something you might like to keep or collect :)

The primary focus of Aaroncon is playing board games. However, our sponsor Shirts and Merch will be in attendance with a selection of their brillant t-shirts, unfortunately, other vendors have declined to attend.

Day tickets will become available sometime in November 2025, they are likely to be priced at around £15 per day.

Tickets are non-transferrable, if you would like a refund please contact boardgameoverlord@gmail.com

Aaroncon takes place at Lancaster University in the County South Lecture hall, private dining rooms and market place.

You can book accommodation via the following link: Booking - Lancaster Conferences with the code: Aaroncon2025

The venue will be providing a range of hot food, sandwiches and snacks in addition to a fully stock bar. For those who have booked accomodation breakfast is included

We'd much prefer that you didn't, but recognise that not everyone wants to purchase food on site. But there will be a selection of food options from the nearby food trucks (subject to weather these may be located inside the marketplace).

And we have listed all other nearby places you can purchase food and drink under "restaurants".

You are prohibited from bringing your own alcohol, this must be purchased from the bar, and anyone bringing their own alcohol will be asked to leave the venue

The nearest car park is located on John Creed avenue (124 metres from Aaroncon), other car parking is located on North Drive (approx 200 metres). Car parking is £5 on Friday 9th January. Car parking is free on Saturday 10th January and Sunday 11th January 2026. Please follow the parking signs for payment instructions.

The nearest bus stop is Lancaster University, Underpass which is a 5 minute walk away (250 metres). Regular buses from Lancaster city centre run every 15 minutes (or more frequently) until late, services include: 1a, 4, 42, 41, 100.

For each game you would like to sell in the bring and buy, you'll need to purchase a sticker (available under extras at £1 each). At the convention, you'll recieve stickers to place on your games, with a space for a price, Game name and your contact details. All games are left at owners risk and Aaroncon accepts no responsiblity for games in the bring and buy.

No - however, if anyone is seen to be listing an excessive number we will implement a cap per person. Games that are from a shop or business are prohibited for sale in the bring and buy

The bring and buy is open

Friday 2pm - 9pm

Saturday 10am - 9pm

Sunday 10am - 6pm

If you purchased a super fan ticket, you can access the bring and buy from 10am on Friday.

All games must be collected by 6pm on Sunday, any games left will be donated to the Charity Raffle - drawn at 7pm on Sunday evening.

All games not collected from the bring and buy by 6pm on Sunday 11th January, will be added to the charity raffle (drawn at 7pm on Sunday 11th January).