Events & tournaments 2027

A weekend packed with programme

Alongside the festival floor, stages and organized plays, 2027 brings more programme than ever – on the mountain, at Kufstein Fortress and in the Stadtsaal. Here is the overview.

The presale starts Friday at 10:00 – festival pass at the early bird price until 30 September

Tickets for individual side events follow – the newsletter tells you first.

Morning
Breakfast on the mountainMountain breakfast with a panorama – then the games come out
Venue to followMain act
Morning
Guided hike
Active
Morning
Guided e-bike tourOutside the tour, the e-bikes are available to rent
Active
14:00 – 01:00
Game nightOpen play with the big game library
StadtsaalFestival
16:00 – 01:00
Tausch MaThe trade night for collectible cards – with shops and its own tournament
StadtsaalTrade night
Evening
“Board Game Edition” pub quizTeams, tricky questions, plenty of atmosphere
Quiz
Times to follow
Blood on the ClocktowerSocial deduction in a unique setting
Kufstein FortressMain act
09:30 – 18:00
Festival floorStages, tournaments, organized plays & exhibitors
StadtsaalFestival
14:00
Spü MasterOur very own tournament – who takes the title?
StadtsaalTournament
Times to follow
Blood on the ClocktowerSeveral slots across the evening
Kufstein FortressMain act
Slots to follow
Pen & paperFrom D&D to Call of Cthulhu – guided sessions
Kufstein FortressMain act
18:00 – 01:00
Game nightKeep playing in the open gaming area
StadtsaalFestival
09:30 – 18:00
Festival floor – family dayFree entry for children & teenagers up to 14
StadtsaalFamily day
Times to follow
Spü MasterchenThe kids' tournament – the youngest play for their own title
Family StageTournament
Times to follow
Junior explainer bearsKid-friendly game explanations for young players
Family StageFamily day
Times to follow
Blood on the Clocktower – youth session
Kufstein FortressMain act
Slots to follow
Pen & paper
Kufstein FortressMain act

Also returning – date to follow: relaxed on the mountain (guided meditation).

Stages & tournaments

Festival stages

Heavy Stage

Complex strategy games, long sessions and proper board game heavyweights – with explainers so you can dive straight in.

Social Deduction

Bluff, argue, accuse – hosted by experienced game masters. Perfect for large groups.

Kenner Stage

Modern board games with real depth that are still quick to explain and easy to get into – the perfect entry point.

Family Stage

Play, laugh and discover together: approachable board and card games for all ages.

18xx Stage

Economics, shares and railways: ruthless decisions and clever investments for long sessions.

… and more

New stages and specials are joining in 2027. Any requests? Write to us at office@spue-ma.tirol.

Organized plays & tournaments

Hosted game rounds and tournaments with genuine local flavour – from epic 4X battles and pen & paper to the legendary Spü Master.

Twilight Imperium Blood on the Clocktower Pen & Paper Warhammer / Tabletop Spü Master tournament

Side events, slots and sign-ups will be published here in good time before the festival.

Main Acts

Board & mountain – breakfast on the mountain with a view and board games

Spü Ma a feast on the mountain?!

Fri · morning Venue, time & price to follow

Start your festival weekend above the clouds: mountain breakfast with a panorama – then the games come out.

  • Curated selection of games with explainers on site
  • Limited places
Blood on the Clocktower at Kufstein Fortress by night

Spü Ma something mysterious?

Fri + Sat + Sun · several slots Kufstein Fortress Times to follow

Blood on the Clocktower: social deduction with goosebumps, played in the unique setting of Kufstein Fortress – with more slots in 2027 than ever before.

  • Short introduction & storytellers on site
  • Slots on all three days – times to follow
  • Sunday: dedicated youth session on family day
  • Limited contingent
Pen and paper session in atmospheric light

Spü Ma an adventure?!

Sat + Sun Kufstein Fortress New in 2027

New in 2027: pen & paper at the fortress. From Dungeons & Dragons to Call of Cthulhu – adventures in walls that provide the atmosphere for free.

  • Guided sessions with game masters on site
  • Different systems – for newcomers and veterans
  • Slots & systems to be announced
Board & balance – guided meditation with a mountain backdrop

Spü Ma relaxed on the mountain?!

Date to follow Alpine backdrop

A guided meditation for focus and calm – set against a beautiful mountain backdrop. We round things off with nature-themed games.

  • Decelerating, connecting, restorative
  • Indoor alternative in bad weather
  • In a small group

All main acts can only be booked together with a valid festival or day ticket. Prices and the ticket launch are announced first via the newsletter.

Tausch Ma

The trade night for collectible cards

Fri · 16:00 – 01:00 Stadtsaal Kufstein

“Tausch ma!” – Tyrolean for “let's trade” – a whole afternoon and evening for trading cards: swap, trade, play. Featuring shops on site, a dedicated tournament and plenty of room for your collections.

Trading

Bring your collection and find the cards you are still missing – from your first binder to a serious collection.

Shops

2–3 retailers are on site with their stands – browse and buy right at the event.

Tournament

The Tausch Ma tournament is a fixture – format and registration will be announced in good time.

Registration for traders

Coming with a big collection to trade? Register briefly so we can plan enough tables.

No registration is needed for regular trading and browsing – the form is meant for traders who need more table space.

Also on the programme

“Board Game Edition” pub quiz

Fri · evening

Teams, tricky questions all about board games and plenty of atmosphere. Details & registration to follow.

Night watchman tour

Dates to follow Fortress & town of Kufstein

The guided night watchman tour takes you through both the fortress and the town of Kufstein in one tour – in 2027 a side event of its own. Details & registration to follow.

E-bike & mountain

Fri · morning

On Friday morning a guided e-bike tour and a guided hike set off around Kufstein. Outside the tour, the e-bikes are available to rent.

Times, meeting points and registration to follow – the newsletter keeps you posted.

Family day

Sunday belongs to the families!

To wrap up the festival, Sunday becomes our family day: children and teenagers up to 14 get in free – with a programme of their own.

Spü Masterchen

The SPÜ MA kids' tournament: the youngest play for a title of their own – details to follow.

Junior explainer bears

At the Family Stage our explainer bears help young players get started – patient and kid-friendly.

Free entry up to 14

Children and teenagers up to 14 get into the festival for free on Sunday – just come along with the family.

The festival floor, exhibitors and stages run as normal on Sunday – family day comes on top.