Board Game Tournament!

The Ultimate Board Game Showdown: Are You North Bay’s Best?

Join us at North Bay Games and Hobbies for our first comprehensive board game tournament!

Inspired by the classic Canadian Board Game Blitz format, this event brings together casual players and seasoned strategists for a day of friendly competition. Whether you love quick 15-minute thrillers or deep 1-hour strategy games, there is a seat at the table for you.

Come out, play some great games, and compete for top spot and prizes.

Saturday October 17 2026

Starting at 11:00 am

This isn't just a casual game night, it’s a multi-tier, gauntlet-style event designed to test your adaptability, speed, and strategy across different styles of tabletop gaming.

The Schedule & Lineup

We are packing an epic amount of gaming into a four-hour window. You’ll need to master three distinct tiers of board games to take home the crown:

• 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

• 2 Short Games: Fast-paced, high-energy warm-ups where every second and every decision counts.

• 2 Medium Games: The sweet spot of strategy. Balance your resources and outwit your opponents.

• 1 Long Game: The grand finale. A deep, immersive battle of wits that will crown the true champion.

Why You Should Sign Up:

• The Glory: Walk away with bragging rights as the reigning North Bay tabletop champion.

• The Community: Meet fellow local board game enthusiasts, swap strategies, and enjoy the vibrant North Bay gaming scene.

• The Prizes: 1st prize will win $100.00 gift card, 2nd place $50 and 3rd place $25

• Skill Level: All levels welcome, but come ready to play to win! (Rules will be briefed before each round).