Get ready for a hauntingly good night of spooky fun as the Board in the City Halloween Party takes over Southampton’s favorite board game cafe on Tuesday 27th October 2026! Starting at 7:00 PM ’til late, this dedicated gaming event features a whole night of Halloween-themed tabletop games suitable for all skill levels. Play casual multiplayer card and dice games like Pass the Brain, Zombie Kittens, Zombie Dice, and Zombie Munchkin, or dive into deep thematic games such as Horrified, Abomination, and Dark Domains. The venue’s atmospheric Private Hire room will also host sessions of the classic interactive game Atmosfear. Fancy dress is highly encouraged with prizes awarded for the best costume, and entry is £15 per person.
Board in the City Halloween Party Schedule & Timings
Event timings and schedule at Board in the City:
- Event Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026.
- Doors Open: 7:00 PM GMT.
- Event Hours: 7:00 PM ’til late.
- Game Sessions: Continuous open play and hosted game runs throughout the night.
What to Expect at Board in the City Halloween Party
Key activities and featured games:
- Casual & Quick Spooky Games: Try fast-paced party titles including Pass the Brain, Zombie Kittens, Zombie Dice, and Zombie Munchkin.
- Immersive & Strategy Horror Games: Dive into rich horror board games such as Horrified, Abomination, and Dark Domains.
- Atmosfear in the Private Room: Play the classic interactive VHS/DVD board game Atmosfear inside the venue’s atmospheric Private Hire room.
- Costume Contest: Dress in Halloween fancy dress for a chance to win prizes for the best outfits.
- All Abilities Welcome: Dedicated games masters on hand to teach rules and help beginners jump straight into games.
Board in the City Halloween Party Tickets & Pricing
Admission details and ticket options:
- Standard Entry: £15.00 per person.
- What is Included: Full access to the Halloween party, all scheduled games, Atmosfear sessions, and entry into the costume competition.
Board in the City Address
Location and travel information for Board in the City:
Board in the City Location
Board in the City, 38-40 Onslow Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 0JG.
How to Get to Board in the City
- By Car: Situated on Onslow Road (A335) in the Bevois Valley area, easily connected from Southampton city centre or Bevois Valley Road.
- By Rail: Southampton Central railway station is roughly a 15-to-20 minute walk or a quick 5-minute taxi ride away.
- By Bus: Frequent city bus routes (such as Unilink U1/U6 and Bluestar services) stop directly along Onslow Road and nearby Bevois Valley.
Venue Facilities & Accessibility
Cafe amenities and accessibility details:
- Facilities: Extensive board game library, private hire room, hot food and drinks cafe, licensed bar, and customer toilets.
- Accessibility: Ground floor access to the main gaming area and accessible customer facilities.
Board in the City Parking
Parking options near the venue:
- On-Street Parking: Pay-and-display and evening street parking available along Onslow Road and adjacent residential side streets.
- Nearby Car Parks: Ordnance Road Car Park and Kingsland Car Park are both within short walking distance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the Board in the City Halloween Party taking place?
- The party takes place on Tuesday 27th October 2026, starting at 7:00 PM GMT and running ’til late.
- Where is Board in the City located?
- Board in the City is located at 38-40 Onslow Road, Southampton, Hampshire (SO14 0JG).
- How much are tickets for the event?
- Entry is £15.00 per person, which covers access to all spooky board games, Atmosfear sessions, and costume competition entry.
- What board games will be played?
- Featured titles include casual games like Pass the Brain, Zombie Kittens, Zombie Dice, and Zombie Munchkin, as well as heavier games like Horrified, Abomination, and Dark Domains.
- Where will Atmosfear be played?
- Sessions of the classic game Atmosfear will take place inside the venue’s atmospheric Private Hire room.
- Is Halloween fancy dress required?
- Fancy dress is highly encouraged, and there will be prizes awarded for the best dressed costumes.
- Do I need to be an experienced board gamer to attend?
- Not at all! There are games suitable for all abilities, and games masters are on hand to teach rules.
- Where is the nearest parking?
- On-street pay-and-display parking is available along Onslow Road, alongside nearby car parks like Ordnance Road Car Park.