The medieval village of Grottammare transforms into an open-air playroom, with role-playing and board games
Games in the Cave is the event that, for several editions, has transformed the Old Hamlet of Grottammare (Province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche) into a true open-air playroom. For two summer evenings, the alleys, squares, and viewpoints of the charming medieval upper village are filled with game tables, dice, cards, and storytellers, offering participants and curious visitors an extraordinary experience.
The initiative is organized by the association APS Spazio Ludico in collaboration with the Municipality of Grottammare, and is now an eagerly awaited event for enthusiasts and families. The charm of the historic center, with its staircases, towers, and sea views, creates the ideal setting to immerse yourself in fantastic worlds and adventures of all kinds.
The heart of Games in the Cave is role-playing games: from great classics like Dungeons & Dragons to more recent and original titles, each station offers a different setting. In past editions, the tables have ranged from fantasy to horror, from post-apocalyptic to investigative themes, spread across the most characteristic locations of the village.
Alongside role-playing games, there is a rich area dedicated to board games, where you can try modern and fun titles accompanied by the association's animators. The event is designed for all ages: there are sessions suitable for children and beginners, as well as more complex tables for experienced players.
More than just a game exhibition, Games in the Cave is an invitation to meet, talk, and have fun together, away from screens. The organizers' goal is to promote analog gaming as a tool for socialization and discovery, in one of the most beautiful villages on the Piceno coast.
Grottammare, with its perfectly preserved Old Town and lively promenade, is the ideal destination for those who want to combine their passion for gaming with an evening in the historic center, enjoying panoramic views, local eateries, and the fresh summer air of the Marche region.
The summer 2026 edition of Games in the Cave is confirmed for July 24 and 25, 2026 in the Old Hamlet of Grottammare (AP). This year again, the charm of the medieval historic center will provide the backdrop for two evenings dedicated to analog gaming, with role-playing game stations and a board game area spread across the most picturesque squares and viewpoints of the village.
The initiative is promoted by the association APS Spazio Ludico in collaboration with the Municipality of Grottammare, with free admission for all ages.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, including the list of role-playing game tables, the titles offered, the locations within the village, and the session times, will be announced by the APS Spazio Ludico association in the weeks leading up to the event.
Based on previous editions, the evenings typically feature the opening of game tables in the late afternoon (around 6:30 PM), with role-playing sessions for all ages set up in the squares and viewpoints of the Old Hamlet, and an area dedicated to board games. Booking for sessions is recommended via the website www.spazioludico.it.
Two evenings of role-playing and board games in the charming medieval village of the Old Hamlet, with free admission and activities for all ages.
Old Hamlet (Paese Alto), historic center of Grottammare (AP), Marche. Tables are set up among the squares and most picturesque spots of the village.
By car: Grottammare exit from the A14 motorway, then reach the historic center in a few minutes. By train: Grottammare station on the Adriatic line, from which the upper village can be reached with a short uphill walk or shuttle.
Free admission. Reservations are recommended for role-playing game sessions via the website www.spazioludico.it or via WhatsApp to the association's dedicated number.
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