Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enter?
Click here to enter now.
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Which games are going to be played?
When you enter, you vote for which six games you want to play on the day - and you have to choose at least one from each category.
These are the categories, the games available, and the title you'll get if you win!
The overall winner is declared the King or Queen of Games, and his or her name is added to the trophy.
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What will happen on the day?
The games will start at 12:30 sharp, so get there early if you can.
You'll play the six games you chose against different opponents. Believe it or not, it will take all day to get through them! But there are plenty of breaks for drinks and snacks (which are available to buy at the bar).
Just after 7:30pm, the scores will be added up, and there will be an awards ceremony.
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Where is it? How do I get there?
The tournament will be held at the following address:
The Dogstar (top floor room)
389 Coldharbour Lane
Brixton
London
SW9 8LQ
The venue is four minutes' walk from Brixton Station, which is accessible by tube, train or bus. Turn right out of the tube station, turn right on Atlantic Road, and walk until you see the Dogstar on the junction with Coldharbour Lane.
Click here for a Google map showing the location of the venue.
Accessibility note: there are stairs up to the venue.
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How does the scoring work?
Every game you win is usually worth five points, and points are distributed to the runners-up in such a way that the average number of points is always 3.5 (so if there are two players second place will get two points). At the end of the day, the points are all tallied up and whoever has the highest score is declared the King or Queen of Games.
The person with the highest score in each individual category also gets an honour.
In the event of a tie, the outcome is decided by Paper Scissors Stone (first to three points).
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What variation of the rules will be played?
Click here to see the rulesets.
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What does my £5 entry fee get me?
It gets you a chance to become the King or Queen of Games, and it covers some of the organiser's expenses.
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What happens after I enter?
You will be contacted by the organiser to confirm your place, and you will receive an information pack by email a few days before the event confirming details of the games, the venue and the schedule.
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What's this about tactical voting?
When you're voting for which games you want to play on the day, consider whether you want to play games that you enjoy - or games that you are more likely to win. Either way is fine, it's up to you!
The winner of each individual category takes home a title and a medal. You need to play six games across four categories, so if you want a better chance of winning a particular category play as many games as possible in that category.
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Who won what in previous years?
2018
- King of Games: James Crilly
- Baron of Board Games: Richard Lainchbury
- Padre of Party Games: Cameron Cook
- Prince of Pub Games: Rob Taylor
- Count of Card Games: Phil Sorrell
- Gamer Award: Nuna the dog
- Wooden Dice: Makeila Estelle
2018
- King of Games: Joost Creutzberg
- Baron of Board Games: James Stuart
- Padre of Party Games: Richard Lainchbury
- Prince of Pub Games: Rob Taylor
- Count of Card Games: Daniel White
- Gamer Award: Makeila Estelle
- Wooden Dice: Merlyn Peter
2017
- King of Games: Jon Griggs
- Baron of Board Games: Jon Griggs
- Padre of Party Games: Mark Hogben
- Prince of Pub Games: Alex South
- Count of Card Games: Joost Creutzberg
- Gamer Award: Ville Koskinen
- Wooden Dice: Sarah Pascall
2016
- King of Games: Jonathan Turner
- Baroness of Board Games: Kirsty Mac Innes
- Padre of Party Games: James Stuart
- Prince of Pub Games: Jason Mitchell
- Count of Card Games: Jonathan Turner
- Gamer Award: Makeila Estelle(?)
- Wooden Dice: Claire Leslie
2015
- King of Games: Mark Hogben
- Baron of Board Games: James Crilly
- Padre of Parlour Games: Richard Lainchbury
- Prince of Pub Games: James Stuart
- Count of Card Games: Mark Hogben
- Gamer Award: Jonathan Turner
- Wooden Dice: Alex South
2014
- King of Games: Matthew Smith
- Baron of Board Games: Greg Szulgit
- Padre of Parlour Games: Louise Cooper
- Prince of Pub Games: Robert Bracey
- Count of Card Games: James Stuart
- Gamer Award: Martyn Hall
- Wooden Dice: Makeila Estelle
2013
- King of Games: Matthew Smith
- Baron of Board Games: Greg Szulgit
- Padre of Parlour Games: Matthew Gill
- Prince of Pub Games: Giacomo Shimmings
- Count of Card Games: Richard Lainchbury
- Gamer Award: Stuart Reynolds
- Wooden Dice: Martyn Hall
2012
- Queen of Games: Jane Buffham
- Baron of Board Games: James Stuart
- Padre of Parlour Games: Matthew Gill
- Prince of Pub Games: Richard Lainchbury
- Countess of Card Games: Jane Buffham
- Gamer Award: Matthew Gill
- Wooden Dice: Kirsten Jongberg
2011
- King of Games: Liam Roberts
- Baron of Board Games: Andrew Smith
- Madre of Parlour Games: Emma Sundt
- Princess of Pub Games: Hannah Cooper
- Count of Card Games: Phil Sorrell
- Gamer Award: James Carpenter
- Wooden Dice: Makeila Estelle
2010
- Queen of Games: Erika Toth
- Baron of Board Games: Matthew Smith
- Madre of Parlour Games: Becky Mitchell
- Prince of Pub Games: Jonathan Turner
- Count of Card Games: Andrew Mason
- Wooden Dice: Megan Dowsett
2009
- King of Games: Matthew Smith
- Baron of Two-Player Board Games: Charlie Sundt
- Padre of Parlour Games: Matthew Gill
- Prince of Pub Games: David Cox
- Count of Card Games: Matthew Smith
- Marquise of Multiplayer Board Games: Emma Sundt
2008
- King of Games: Andrew Smith
- Baron of Two-Player Board Games: Charlie Sundt
- Padre of Parlour Games: Charlie Sundt
- Prince of Pub Games: Matthew Smith
- Count of Card Games: Alex South
- Marquise of Multiplayer Board Games: Emma Sundt
2007
- King of Games: Charlie Sundt
- Baroness of Two-Player Board Games: Kirsten Jongberg
- Countess of Card Games: Kirsten Jongberg
- Viscountess of Video Games: Kirsten Jongberg
- Prince of Pub Games: Matthew Smith
- Marquis of Multiplayer Board Games: Andrew Smith
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Who do I ask if I have another question?
Email the organiser at charlie@fictionontheweb.co.uk.
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