Shows, Seminars & Screenings

Last Games Night On Earth Live Podcast || How Comedy Enriches Games  || A Beginner’s Guide to Roleplaying  || Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves - Screening  ||  Making the most of playtesting  ||

Last Games Night On Earth Live Podcast

Originally launched during lockdown (and swiftly abandoned when life resumed!), Last Games Night On Earth was the Dungeons & Flagons podcast where guests designed their ultimate game night. Who would they invite? What games would they play? What feast would they serve? With no limits and endless possibilities, every episode led to wildly different and entertaining discussions.

Now, after a three-year hiatus, hosts James & Sam are resurrecting LGNOE LIVE at MBGF—with hilarious degrees of professionalism. And to make this comeback even bigger, we’re thrilled to welcome a very special guest…

 Flavien Loisier, CEO of Hachette Board Games UK! 

📅 Sunday, 4–5 PM

A long-lost podcast, a live audience, and a board game industry giant—what could possibly go wrong?

How Comedy Enriches Games

What makes a game funny? How do some games use comedy to achieve massive success?

Join Ed (He/Him)—internationally touring comedian, one half of the legendary comedy duo Jolly Boat, and designer of the feelings-first TTRPG Lost in the Autumn Realm—for a fascinating look into how humour is built into games.

This relaxed yet insightful talk will explore the science behind comedy in video games, with reflections on how these principles apply to tabletop games.

Whether you're a game designer, comedy lover, or just curious about why certain games make us laugh, this is a session not to be missed.

📅 Saturday, 4:30 PM
🎤 Q&A and open discussion to follow

A Beginner’s Guide to Roleplaying

Curious about tabletop roleplaying games but don’t know where to start? Want to dive into the world of TTRPGs with confidence? This session is for you!

Join Pablo Ainsworth (He/Him)—a seasoned Player and Gamemaster with over 10 years of experience—for a beginner-friendly introduction to roleplaying games. This talk will cover:

• What TTRPGs are and how they work.
• The social contract at the heart of roleplaying.
• The 3 Levels of Roleplaying and how to find your style.

Expect an engaging and interactive session, with small moments of audience participation and a Q&A at the end. Perfect for those new to TTRPGs or anyone interested in taking their first steps into roleplaying!

📅 Sunday, 1pm

Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves - Screening

After a full day of board gaming at MBGF, take a well-earned break with a special screening of Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves!

Join us for this epic fantasy adventure as a charming thief and his band of unlikely heroes set out on a quest to recover a lost relic—only to find themselves tangled in a much bigger and more dangerous plot.

📅 Saturday, 8 PM

And don’t worry—gaming continues until 1 AM, so after the film, there’s still plenty of time to get back to the tables! 

Making the Most of Playtesting

Whether you're a budding designer or a seasoned professional, playtesting is one of the most crucial stages of game development. But how do you ensure you’re getting the most out of it?

Join Anna Whitehead—game designer, Director of Ingenium Games, and Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Games Design at Futureworks—for an insightful session on how to gather meaningful feedback, set effective parameters, and develop a discerning ear to refine your game.

This session is open to beginners, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding how to improve playtesting techniques for better game development. A Q&A will follow the discussion.

📅 Sunday, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

🔗 Follow Anna: @wltmgame