San Marino Game Convention

San Marino Game Convention - XXVII Edizione

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Cultural & TraditionalDogana
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsTwenty-seven consecutive editions place the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

San Marino Game Convention in Dogana

The San Marino Game Convention, now in its twenty-seventh edition, is a free three-day gathering for board game and wargame enthusiasts held in mid-May at the Nuovo Multieventi Sportivo venue in the Dogana area, one of the region's longer-running tabletop gaming events with generous open-play hours across the whole weekend.

Long before board games became a mainstream hobby, with dedicated cafes and crowdfunded releases filling shelves worldwide, San Marino was already hosting its own dedicated gathering for the tabletop community.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Twenty-seven consecutive editions place the San Marino Game Convention among the region's most established tabletop gaming events, predating the current boom in board game popularity by roughly two decades and giving it a depth of tradition within its niche that few gaming conventions elsewhere can claim

02

The mystery stays covered

Framed explicitly as a raduno, a gathering, for players passionate about boardgames and wargames, rather than a commercial trade show, the event leans toward hands-on play and community rather than retail spectacle, and holding it free of charge across three full days, with hours stretching from early afternoon to midnight on the opening Friday and from morning to midnight on Saturday, gives dedicated players an unusually generous amount of open table time within a single weekend

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The convention continues a long-running raduno tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a gathering built around communal tabletop play for boardgame and wargame enthusiasts

The sacred route

Living ritual

held consistently at the Nuovo Multieventi Sportivo venue in the Dogana and Serravalle area across its twenty-seven editions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suited to long stretches sitting at gaming tables indoors; no special dress considerations apply beyond ordinary mid-May comfort, since the event runs in an...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map43.98 N, 12.49 EOpen in Google Maps

Dogana, Europe, San Marino

Nearest airportRMI — Federico Fellini
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dogana via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dogana, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suited to long stretches sitting at gaming tables indoors; no special dress considerations apply beyond ordinary mid-May comfort, since the event runs in an indoor arena venue.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for San Marino and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is San Marino Game Convention?

San Marino Game Convention is listed for Past edition: 8–10 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does San Marino Game Convention take place?

The festival is listed in Dogana, San Marino. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dogana, Europe, San Marino

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLsanmarinogame.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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