Le Val des Jeux in Serris: two days of free board games on November 14 and 15

Le Val des Jeux returns on November 14 and 15, 2026, at the Éric Tabarly gymnasium in Serris. Admission is free, and games continue until 10 p.m. on Saturday.

What if you spent an entire weekend playing games without spending a cent? On Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Val des Jeux returns to Serris, in Seine-et-Marne (77), for its 7th edition. This major free board game festival in Île-de-France invites visitors of all ages to discover more than 260 games, take part in activities, try out new releases and even keep playing until 10 p.m. on Saturday night. A great outing for families or friends, just a stone’s throw from Val d’Europe.

More than 260 board games to discover near Paris

Are you more into strategy games, party games, mysteries, card games or cooperative adventures? At Val des Jeux, you don’t have to choose!

The festival brings together publishers, creators and gaming associations to showcase board games in all their forms. Visitors can sit down at the tables, try out different games and chat with the enthusiasts on hand to explain the rules.

Families will find games that are accessible to children, while more experienced players can take on more complex strategy or puzzle games.

Escape games, role-playing games and competitions: a festival for every kind of gamer

Le Val des Jeux isn’t limited to games played on a table. A range of activities offers something different throughout the weekend. Younger visitors can take part in an escape game with a dinosaur mom, while families can set off on an archaeological adventure. Fans of arts and crafts can try their hand at painting miniatures or pixel art, and the curious can get an introduction to role-playing games.

Another special feature of the festival is the Val des Protos, a space dedicated to games still in development. Visitors can meet their creators, try out their ideas and help choose the best prototype.

A great opportunity to discover how a board game is created, even before it arrives in stores!

Late-night opening until 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 14

Attention, players who never notice the time flying by: the festival keeps the celebrations going on Saturday night!

From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., a special program will let participants take part in games of Loups-Garous de Thiercelieux, role-playing games, escape rooms and other group games.

A board game bar will also let you choose a game freely and settle in around a table to keep the evening going.

What's on at Val des Jeux 2026:

Saturday, November 14, 2026

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Discover board games: games for children, families, beginners and experienced players, with publishers and associations.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Escape games: an investigation with a dinosaur mom for ages 3–7, as well as an archaeological adventure to enjoy as a family. Sign up at the reception desk.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Fun activities: figure painting, role-playing games, pixel art, building games and a space for young children.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Val des Protos: discover and try games in development with their creators.

7 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Special games night: family escape games, Werewolf, Château Aventure, Hitster, role-playing games, origami, wargames and a board game café.

Sunday, November 15, 2026

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Discover board games: game tables and meet-and-greets with publishers.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Escape games for children and families: two adventures suited to different age groups. Sign up at reception.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Creative, hands-on activities: figurine painting, pixel art, role-playing games, and a space for young children.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Val des Protos: meet the creators and discover prototypes.

Around 5:30 p.m. — Raffle draw: board games to be won with tickets earned by taking part in the activities.

So, join us on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Eric Tabarly gymnasium in Serris to enjoy this fantastic free festival of fun!

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