🎲 Qatar's First Boardgame Convention

Boardgame Fan Festival β€” BFF

Three days of tabletop magic. Roll the dice, meet your people, and play until the meeples come home.

πŸ“… Coming 2027πŸ“ Doha, QatarπŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ All ages welcome
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The First of Its Kind

A new home for Qatar's tabletop community

BFF brings together hobbyists, families, and first-timers under one roof for a weekend of dice-rolling, card-flipping, meeple-moving fun. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or you've never left the Monopoly board, there's a table with your name on it.

Ways to play

From cutthroat tournaments to chill family tables, pick your adventure.

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Tournaments

Compete in bracketed events across your favourite titles, with prizes for the champions.

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Open Play Library

Borrow from hundreds of games and grab a free table. Don't know the rules? Our guides do.

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Designers & Demos

Meet creators, try unreleased prototypes, and be the first to play what's next.

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Marketplace

Shop the latest releases, rare finds, accessories, and local makers, all in one hall.

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Family Zone

Kid-friendly tables, gentle introductions, and games the whole family can win at.

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Talks & Workshops

Learn from the pros in sessions on strategy, design, painting, and building community.

200+
Games to Play
3
Days of Fun
10+
Tournaments
1st
Ever in Qatar

Festival schedule

Three days, one big table. Here's how the weekend unfolds.

Day 1: Opening & Discovery +
10:00Doors open, pick up your festival pass and map
11:00Open Play Library opens, grab a table
14:00Beginner-friendly Learn to Play sessions
18:00Opening night social and designer demos
Day 2: Compete & Create +
10:00Tournament heats begin across multiple titles
13:00Workshops: strategy, design and miniature painting
16:00Family Zone game-show hour
19:00Marketplace late-night shopping
Day 3: Finals & Farewell +
11:00Tournament finals and live commentary
15:00Awards ceremony and prize giveaways
17:00Community photo and closing celebration

Get your pass

Early-bird pricing while it lasts.

Day Pass

QAR 35 / day
  • Single-day entry
  • Open Play Library access
  • Family Zone access
Choose Day Pass

Family Bundle

QAR 200 / 4 people
  • Weekend for 4
  • Family Zone perks
Choose Family Bundle

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring my own games? +
Not at all! Our Open Play Library has hundreds of titles you can borrow on the spot. Bringing your own collection is welcome too.
I'm a total beginner. Is BFF for me? +
Absolutely. We have Learn to Play sessions, friendly guides, and beginner-friendly tables all weekend. Everyone starts somewhere.
Is it family- and kid-friendly? +
Yes, there's a dedicated Family Zone with games suited to all ages, plus a Family Bundle ticket for groups.
How do tournaments work? +
Sign up on-site or in advance for bracketed events across multiple titles. Weekend Pass holders get priority entry.
Where and when is BFF? +
BFF lands in Doha, Qatar in 2026. Exact dates and venue will be announced soon. Sign up below to be the first to know.

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