Activities
What’s On @ ManorCon
There’s plenty to do at ManorCon. As events are confirmed we’ll add all the details to this page.
Open Gaming
All Event
There will be plenty of Open Gaming Space available to accommodate everybody. Be sure to check out the map on arrival so you know your way around the different gaming spaces.
The best way to organise a game in advance is to use AfterGame. Take a look here for a full guide on how to use it.
Also look out for the Players Wanted signs which can be used to draw attention to your game if you’re looking for more players.
Meeple World Games Shop
All Event
Ron will be back with the Games Shop, go to Meeple World to look at his stock, although message him to see if he can get a particular title.
Second Hand Game Sale
All Event
Also known as the bring-and-buy; a chance for you to sell your games or buy something you’ve been hunting for.
If you’d like you can pre-list that games you’ll be bringing for sale here.
Pop Quiz
SAT
This year’s Pop Quiz will be hosted by Talia Owen. Gather in the Waterside Bar for a strict 10pm start.
Treasure Hunt
Sun
The annual treasure hunt will be held at 2pm on Sunday. Meet in the Waterside bar.
18XX
All Event
There will be an ad-hoc tournament for 18XX with a prize for the winner. Just play, record the results on the forms provided, and put them in the envelope(s) provided.
Diplomacy
SAT to Sun
ManorCon has a long tradition of running Diplomacy tournaments and this year is no different. Come along and play on Saturday and/or Sunday.
There will be a teach each day at 10:30am for new players with the games kicking off at 11am.
Midnight Party
Fri to Sun
The traditional games of Midnight Party will be held at, surprisingly, midnight on all days of the convention. This will likely be in L013 but check Aftergame for any updates.
Gaming Rules!
ALL EVENT
Paul Grogan will yet again be attending ManorCon and as usual he’ll be bringing along a few as-yet unpublished games for people to see, including this year the next games from CGE.
The Broken Meeple
AlL Event
Luke Hector of The Broken Meeple YouTube and Podcast will be returning to ManorCon.
Other Events & Activities
The University of Northampton hosts a park run and sculpture trail.
Sculpture Trail
All Event
The University’s sculpture collection has moved to Waterside Campus and is now placed in specially designed settings across the new campus. Follow the trail around the Campus to see all the Sculptures.
Explore Becket’s Park
All Event
Becket’s Park is on the university’s doorstep. So why not go for a walk or run, feed the squirrels or grab a coffee from Beckets Pavillion?
Visit Northampton
All Event
Northampton town centre is a short walk away and hosts museums, breweries, pubs and restaurants.
