Ludens

A day entirely dedicated to gaming

Ludens is the gaming event that brings life to Gravellona Toce, a town in the Province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in Piedmont, at the gateway to the Ossola Valley. The event is conceived and managed by the Compagnia del Basilisco, a non-profit gaming group active in the area, based at the Circolo Arci on Corso Roma. For an entire day, enthusiasts of all ages gather to play together, meet new people, and immerse themselves in a welcoming and enthusiastic atmosphere.

All worlds of gaming under one roof

The beauty of Ludens lies in its variety: very different disciplines and passions coexist in a single space, ensuring that everyone can find their ideal table. Throughout the day, the following activities take place:

• Card games and tournaments, for those who love challenges and direct competition;
• Role-playing games, with sessions that guide you through narrated adventures;
• Miniatures and wargaming, from Warhammer to the main tactical systems, with tables set up for battles;
• Board games for all tastes, from the great classics to the latest releases.

A meeting point for the gaming community

More than just a fair, Ludens is designed as a social occasion: a place to meet enthusiasts ready to share their experience, explain rules to newcomers, and let you try out titles that might otherwise stay on your home shelves. It is the perfect environment for those looking for gaming companions, wanting to discover new games, or simply wishing to spend a different kind of day away from screens and around a table.

Gravellona Toce and gaming

The initiative is part of the rich calendar of events promoted in Gravellona Toce, where the Compagnia del Basilisco has long been a reference point for board and role-playing game culture in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola area. It is an association that, through events like Ludens, helps keep the social and creative dimension of analog gaming alive, involving families, young people, and veterans of the table.