Novi Games Con

A festival dedicated to gaming in all its forms

Novi Games Con is the event that celebrates gaming and nerd culture in Novi Ligure, in the province of Alessandria, in the heart of Piedmont. Starting as a small gaming fair, it has grown year after year to become a landmark event for enthusiasts across the North-West. It is hosted at the Centro Fieristico Dolci Terre di Novi on Viale dei Campionissimi, a spacious exhibition venue featuring stands, gaming tables, and themed areas.

What to expect at the fair

The program is designed to cater to every type of player, from beginners to experts. Key areas of the event include:

• Board and card games: demos, a marketplace, and open tables to try out modern hits and timeless classics;
• Role-playing games (RPGs): sessions led by game masters, ranging from fantasy to cyberpunk;
• Wargaming and miniatures: demonstrations, assembly, and painting workshops;
• Static and dynamic modeling, featuring Mini 4WD races;
• Brick building area, with displays and free-build zones for children and AFOL enthusiasts;
• Video games and retro games, available for free-play on both modern and vintage consoles.

Tournaments and competitions

The competitive heart of Novi Games Con lies in its national tournaments, which attract players from well beyond the province. Recent programs have included Azul and Dominion tournaments, Beyblade competitions, brick-building challenges, and Mini 4WD races. It is a packed calendar that balances high-stakes competition with more relaxed, family-friendly activities.

A local event

The festival is organized by the cultural association ACM Eventi, under the artistic direction of Alessandra De Stefani, and is supported by the patronage and co-organization of the Municipality of Novi Ligure. It involves numerous local associations and gaming groups, cementing its role as a hub for community, creativity, and social connection for the people of Novi and the wider province of Alessandria.