🎪 December Big Top Board Game Mini Convention – Poole’s Premier Board Gaming Event

📍 Location: RetroCave, Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset

📅 Date: Saturday 19th December 2026

🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Looking for a festive board game day in Poole or one of the best gaming events in Dorset? The December Big Top Board Game Mini Convention is the perfect way to end the year. Hosted at RetroCave, this monthly board game convention brings players of all ages together for a full day of tabletop fun, guided board game demos, prizes and community connection.

Whether you’re a strategic veteran or new to modern board games, there’s something here for everyone.

🎲 What to Expect

Our conventions are designed to bring the community together with games, laughs and friendly competition:

• 🎯 20+ Board Game Demos

  Jump in and learn new games with hands-on board game demos led by our friendly team.

• 🛍️ Pop-Up Board Game Shop (70+ Titles)

  Browse a wide selection of games, from quick party favourites to deep strategy titles.

• ☕ Food & Drinks

  Keep fueled with snacks and drinks from RetroCave Café.

• 🎟️ Gamer’s Passport Loyalty Rewards

  Collect stamps as you play and earn rewards:

  • Free entry on your 5th and 10th visit

  • Store discount on your 7th visit

• 🎲 Open Gaming Area

  Bring your favourite games or join others, perfect for meeting new players at one of Dorset’s most welcoming board game conventions.

🎭 Special Event Schedule

Plan your day around these highlights:

• 12:00 PM – Learn & Play Showcase

  Get hands-on with guided demos of the latest games.

• 1:00 PM – Hidden Gem Reveal

  Try a secret new game and earn bonus Gamer’s Passport stamps.

• 6:00 PM – Big Top Group Game

  Dive into CDSK, a fascinating trivia and strategy game where you rank obscure categories out of 10 while racing around the board.

• 7:30 PM – Gamer’s Passport Raffle

  Check if your stamps have earned you a brand-new board game.

🎁 Extras & Highlights

• 🎉 Raffle prize: Win a brand-new board game

• 💸 Exclusive event-only shop discounts

• 🤝 A welcoming, inclusive space for all ages

• 🎲 Make friends and connect with Poole’s tabletop gaming community

  
  

🎟️ Tickets & Entry

💰 Pricing:

• £5 advance online

• £7 on the door

A full day of affordable tabletop fun, perfect for families, friends, or solo gamers looking for a festive board game day in Dorset.

📌 Save the Date

Looking for a board game convention, regular gaming events in Dorset, or hands-on board game demos? The December Big Top Board Game Mini Convention is your chance to discover new games, make friends, and end the year with a day full of fun.

Roll the dice, explore new games, and join us at RetroCave this December.