International Tabletop Day

June 7, Saturday

International Board Games Day is an annual celebration dedicated to board games and the entire gaming community. This day encourages people to come together, play board games, build social connections, and enjoy face-to-face interaction away from screens. It brings together both experienced players and newcomers.

History of the holiday
International Board Games Day was first held in 2013, initiated by Wil Wheaton and the Geek & Sundry platform. Initially, it served as a way to popularize board games through the online show TableTop, but it quickly became an international event. Since then, the holiday is celebrated annually on a Saturday in spring or early summer (the date varies each year).

Goals of the holiday
The holiday has several objectives:

* Popularizing board games across different age groups
* Supporting local stores and gaming clubs
* Strengthening interpersonal connections through live interaction
* Encouraging creativity, logic, and teamwork

How it is celebrated
Celebrations take place worldwide and may include:

* Organizing game meetups in stores, libraries, cafes, and schools
* Hosting tournaments and presentations of new games
* Themed evenings at home with friends or family
* Live streams with discussions and demonstrations of board games

Popular games on this day
On this day, people play both classic and modern board games, including:

* Strategy games (e.g., Catan, Ticket to Ride, Pandemic)
* Card and role-playing games (e.g., Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons)
* Party and family games (e.g., Dixit, Codenames, Uno)
* Cooperative and asymmetric games

Modern significance
International Board Games Day promotes the culture of board gaming, unites players of different countries and ages. It also highlights the importance of face-to-face interaction in the digital age, developing communication skills, strategic thinking, and teamwork.

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International Tabletop Day in other years

2022 June 4, Saturday
2023 June 3, Saturday
2024 June 1, Saturday
2026 June 6, Saturday

International Tabletop Day in other countries