Hellana Games – Gaming and History Festival
Agliana's premier event dedicated to board games, role-playing games, wargaming, and history
About Hellana Games
The gaming and history festival in Agliana
For over twenty years, Hellana Games has been one of the most anticipated events in the Tuscan gaming scene. The festival takes place in Agliana, a town in the province of Pistoia, Tuscany, bringing together enthusiasts of board games, role-playing games, wargaming, modeling, and historical re-enactment for a single day. Founded in 2001, the event has grown edition after edition to become a benchmark for gamers across central and northern Italy.
A journey through games, fantasy, and history
The core theme of Hellana Games is the intersection of gaming and history: through wargames and scale dioramas, the great battles of the past come to life on the tables, while board games and RPGs transport visitors into fantastic worlds and medieval settings. The day features:
- Wargaming, board game, and miniature painting demonstrations
- Historical and fantasy modeling exhibitions
- Stands dedicated to gaming, modeling, and specialized publishing
- Spaces reserved for cultural associations, clubs, and enthusiasts from various Italian regions
A festival looking toward the next generation
Hellana Games is not just a gathering for experts: a significant part of the program is dedicated to younger visitors, with activities designed to introduce children and teenagers to history in an interactive way. Gaming thus becomes an educational tool capable of conveying knowledge in an engaging manner, turning a day of fun into an opportunity for cultural growth.
Who organizes Hellana Games
The event is organized by the Artemide Pictures A.P.S. association in collaboration with the Gruppo Ludico Aglianese (GLA), organizations deeply rooted in the local area that have been promoting the culture of gaming and community for years. The venue is the "Bartolomeo Sestini" State Comprehensive Institute on Via Alessandrini in Agliana, a spacious and accessible location that hosts the numerous tables, stands, and demonstration areas.
Hellana Games — edition 2026
The 24th edition of Hellana Games confirmed the formula that made the Agliana event famous: an entire day dedicated to gaming and history, with gaming tables, demonstration areas, and specialized publishing stands. The event brought together enthusiasts, clubs, and cultural associations from multiple Italian regions, with special attention given to activities for children and teenagers, designed to introduce the next generation to history through play.
Among the numerous exhibitors present were prominent names in the gaming and modeling sector, confirming Hellana Games' role as a benchmark for board games, RPGs, and wargaming in Tuscany.
Programme Hellana Games 2026
The 24th edition took place on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with continuous hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The day featured:
- Wargaming, board game, and miniature painting demonstrations
- Historical and fantasy modeling exhibitions
- Stands dedicated to gaming, modeling, and specialized publishing
- Spaces reserved for cultural associations, clubs, and enthusiasts
- Educational activities for children and teenagers
Among the more than thirty exhibitors announced were, among others, Fireforge Games, Dadi&Piombo Publishing, Ludus Historia Belli, and VEA Editori. The detailed program of tournaments and activity schedules was published on the official website closer to the event.
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Practical information — Hellana Games
When and where
Hellana Games is held in Agliana (PT), on Via Alessandrini, at the "Bartolomeo Sestini" State Comprehensive Institute. The event usually takes place on a Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
How to get there
Agliana is located on the plain between Pistoia and Prato, well-connected to the Tuscan motorway and rail network. By car, it is easily reached from the A11 Firenze-Mare motorway exit; by train, the Agliana station is served by the Florence-Viareggio line.
Admission
Admission to the event is free.
Information
The program, list of exhibitors, and updated details are published on the official website hellanagames.it and on the event's social media channels.
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Where does it take place — Hellana Games
Istituto Comprensivo Statale "Bartolomeo Sestini"
Via Alessandrini, 51031 Agliana