Board Game Smackdown

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Comedy (game show)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Venue Age Restriction: Strictly 18+ after 20:00

Description

The cult hit is back! The funniest Fringe performers play board/card/party games live on stage. Hosted by award-winning comedian and UK board game champion, James Cook. See website for listings, video clips and more.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: One flight of stairs up a permanent staircase with handrails, to the First floor.

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Honor Hastings 119 days ago

Board game smackdown is so fun!! I loved it so much and personally loved guess who the best. I went last year and enjoyed it so much I just had to go again this year. This is a hilarious show that is so lighthearted and fun. The choice of games they played were amazing and the show overall was just brilliant. 5 starsss!

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Arthur 120 days ago

Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Board games, improv, audience participation, all mixed together into an hour of fun.

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Sue Beadle 123 days ago

Really enjoyed this show. Great fun, some audience participation. We laughed for the whole time! Brilliant.

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Robin 124 days ago

Really good fun. Show which becomes much more than its parts

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Caitlin Stevenson 124 days ago

Great vibes, really fun, great comedians and a fab daytime show option !!

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TC 124 days ago

Really fun alternative form of comedy. A great way to experience multiple comics before choosing who you'd like to see. Light audience participation, I would highly recommend.

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Cerys Gibson 125 days ago

Such a fun show, great to see boardgames played with such joy, and to be part of the boards. James, would love it if you got the audience up to join the teams...

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Carlos 129 days ago

I went into the show not really knowing what to expect and I just had so much fun. I guess the challenge is that it is different every time, and it will be somewhat guest-dependent, but when I went there was just so much good energy that I really enjoyed it.

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Emma 132 days ago

A surprise highlight of the Fringe! A fantastic premise that showcased the comedians humour brilliantly, with just the right level of audience participation. Would particularly recommend seeing at the beginning of your time in Fringe if you're there a limited time, as I bet you'll want to see some of the panelists' own shows after!

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P Shields 133 days ago

Great fun, family friendly. Very much enjoyed by my 12 and 14 year old. Go see it!

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Steve Jefferies 135 days ago

Good, fun show with a little bit of audience participation, but no humiliation. All held together expertly by James, whose delivery is pitch perfect. He allows his guests time and space to be funny, showcasing their humour and providing adverts for their own shows. Highly recommended

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Imogen douglas 136 days ago

Really enjoyed the show. Fun and light and one you could take the kids too as well if you wanted to. Definitely worth going to, particularly if you like a board game or party game!

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Arwen 136 days ago

Very funny and entertaining. In our show the audience was also involved (you only had to say something if wanted to). Can only recommend it if you like playing games and comedy combined.

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Alex Macfarlane Smith 137 days ago

Really enjoyable and funny show :)

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