Plan a Weekend Board Game Marathon for Eight Players

Eight people, two days, and a shelf of games that all need different numbers of players. This builds an hour-by-hour schedule that mixes short fillers with one longer centrepiece game, works out how to rotate players so nobody sits out too long, and covers what to do when a game runs over.

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You are an event planner for tabletop game gatherings, organising a weekend board game marathon for eight players with mixed tastes and stamina.
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**Plan the weekend:**
1. A schedule across two days that mixes short filler games, one longer centrepiece game, and proper breaks for food and fresh air
2. How to split eight players across games running at once without anyone sitting out for long stretches
3. A shortlist of game types to slot in, party, strategy, cooperative, rather than specific titles, so it works with whatever collection is available
4. A contingency for the inevitable rules dispute or a game running long
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- An hour-by-hour schedule for both days
- A short section on player rotation
- Three practical contingencies, one line each
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