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

📍 Location: RetroCave, Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset

 📅 Date: 18th of April 2026

 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Looking for an exciting day of tabletop fun in Poole? Join us at The Gaming Circus for the April Big Top Board Game Mini Convention, where board gamers of all ages and skill levels can gather for a full day of gaming, prizes, demos and community connection! Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or new to the hobby, there’s something for everyone.

🎲 What to Expect

Our events are designed to bring the community together. Highlights include:

✅ Play 20+ games with live demos led by our friendly team

 ✅ Browse 70+ titles at our pop-up board game shop

 ✅ Enjoy food & drinks from RetroCave Café

 ✅ Gamer’s Passport Loyalty Rewards: Collect stamps to win prizes, 

 ✅Loyalty Rewards: Free entries on your 5th and 10th visit as well as store discount on your 7th.

 ✅ Open gaming area: Bring your favourite games and share with the community

🎭 Special Event Schedule

Keep your day full of fun with scheduled highlights:

• 12:00 PM – Learn & Play Showcase: Guided demos of the latest games

• 1:00 PM – Hidden Gem Reveal: Try a secret new game and earn extra Gamer’s Passport stamps

• 6:00 PM – Big Top Group Game: Join everyone for a laughter-filled finale of marble racing fun with the party game Whirly Derby.

• 7:30 PM – Gamer’s Passport Raffle Announcement: Check if your stamps have earnt you enough tickets to win a brand-new board game

  
  

🎁 Extras & Highlights

✨ Raffle prize of a new board game

 ✨ Exclusive event-only shop discounts

 ✨ A welcoming, inclusive space for gamers of all ages

 ✨ Make friends and connect with Poole’s tabletop community

🎟️ Tickets & Entry

💰 New Pricing (from April onwards):

• On the door: £7 per person

• Advance online: £5 per person

  
  

Affordable, fun and packed with tabletop excitement. Perfect for families, friends and solo gamers.

📌 Save the Date

Roll the dice, explore new games, and join the fun at RetroCave, Poole.