# Events — The Fat Dragon

Events & Tournaments

# 📅 Upcoming Events

Saturdays at The Fat Dragon are tournament days. Click any event to see details and sign up.

We follow a monthly Saturday rotation — so you always know what’s coming. 1st Saturday: indie board game tournaments • 2nd Saturday: Retro Fighter Arcade (12 players) • 3rd Saturday: TCG (MTG / Star Wars Unlimited, alternating) • 4th Saturday: Popular board games (Catan / Ticket to Ride / Village, alternating)

September 2026
5 Sat
🎉 Grand Opening
10:00 AM — Late
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The Fat Dragon opens its doors to Ashbourne! Free entry all day, demo tables for board games, arcade play, and a special opening-day raffle. D&D sign-ups at the door.

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12 Sat
🕹️ Retro Arcade Tournament
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Single-elimination bracket tournament. 12 player cap. Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat II both featured. Sign-up at the door from 9 AM, first match at 9:30 AM.

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19 Sat
⚔️ TCG Tournament — MTG (Unofficial)
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Magic: The Gathering casual/Commander format. Unofficial tournament — all skill levels welcome. Bring your own deck. Loaner decks available at the counter.

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26 Sat
🌾 Catan Tournament
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Round-robin Catan with 3-4 player tables. Points accumulate across all rounds; top scorer wins. Expansions in play: Seafarers and Cities & Knights (vote decides).

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October 2026
3Sat
🎲 New Board Game Tournament
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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First Saturday indie spotlight: a new game is introduced and we run a full table tournament. Game announced on Instagram one week prior.

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10Sat
🕹️ Retro Arcade Tournament
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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This month: Street Fighter III & Marvel vs. Capcom double-header. 12 player cap, single-elimination. Sign-up at 9 AM.

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17Sat
🌌 TCG Tournament — Star Wars: Unlimited
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Star Wars: Unlimited casual tournament. Starter decks available for purchase at the counter. Open to all skill levels.

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24Sat
🚂 Ticket to Ride Tournament
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Europe map, standard rules. 3-5 player tables with a round-robin format. Longest route trophy on the line.

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November 2026
7Sat
🎲 New Board Game Tournament
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Monthly indie spotlight. Game TBA — follow us on Instagram for the reveal. Beginner-friendly formats always available.

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14Sat
🕹️ Retro Arcade Tournament
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Community vote decides this month’s game. Options: Mortal Kombat II, Street Fighter II, Marvel vs. Capcom. Vote on Instagram the week before.

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21Sat
⚔️ TCG Tournament — TBD
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Game voted by the community. Options: Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, or Star Wars: Unlimited. Vote opens 2 weeks prior.

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28Sat
🏘️ Village Tournament
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Build the most prosperous village across multiple generations. 2-4 player tables. Rules explanation provided for newcomers at 9 AM.

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December 2026
5Sat
🎲 New Board Game Tournament
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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December indie spotlight — expect a holiday-themed game selection. Full details announced on Instagram.

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12Sat
🕹️ Retro Arcade Tournament
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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End-of-year championship bracket. Previous monthly winners invited to compete. Open wildcard spots available. Register early.

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19Sat
⚔️ TCG Tournament — TBD
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Community-voted TCG tournament. End-of-year rankings on the line. All formats welcome.

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26Sat
🎲 Board Game Tournament — TBD
9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Year-end board game championship. Community vote decides the game. A great way to wrap up 2026.

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