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🎲 What is Big Top Board Game Mini Convention?Step right up and join us for a full day of board gaming fun at RetroCave with The Gaming Circus!
From the latest hit releases to timeless classics, our friendly demo team is here to teach you how to play. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or brand new to board games, there’s something for everyone.
On the day, you can:
✅ Play 20+ games with live demos
✅ Browse 70+ titles at our pop-up shop
✅ Grab food & drinks from the RetroCave Café
✅ Collect stamps with The Gamer’s Passport and win prizes!
🎭 Special Schedule Highlights
We’ve packed the day with unique events to keep the excitement rolling as well:
12:00pm – Learn & Play Showcase🎲 Guided demos of hot new releases with our demo team start.
1:00pm – The Hidden Gem✨ An exclusive mystery game reveal & demo. Be the first to play it. Get two stamps on your Gamer's Passport!
4:00pm – Center Stage: Community Spotlight🌟 This month: The Parkstone Padawans take over the stage with a live demos of the Star Wars Legion Miniatures Game + Q&A at 4pm.
5:00pm - Arkham Horror - The Card Game: Scenario Challenge 👻 Explore a scenario based in Lovecraftian horror taking your heroes on an adventure and walk away with special promos. Get your ticket for this extra event on our events page which includes entry to the this event as well.
6:00pm – The Big Top Game🎉 Everyone joins together for one giant finale game. Expect laughter, chaos, and epic fun.
7:30pm – Raffle Announcement🕹️ Find out if your collected tickets from your Gamer's Passport have won you this months game. Prizes & bragging rights await!
🎁 Extras
Raffle Prize of a New Game on offer!
Exclusive shop discounts for the event
A welcoming space for gamers of all levels
🎟️ Tickets & Entry
💰 Entry: £3 🎫 Tickets available on arrival.
👉 Don’t miss out on Poole’s most playful day out!
Bring friends, family, or just yourself. There will always be a table waiting.
📅 Save the date, join the circus, and roll with us at RetroCave!
You can view the full library by clicking the link below.
https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/363981/big-top-board-game-mini-convention-october-2025
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Retrocave Café and Retro Game shop, 494 Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0, United Kingdom
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