# Event Details - **Event Name**: May Big Top Board Game Mini Convention - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: 🎪 May Big Top Board Game Mini Convention – Poole’s Premier Board Gaming Event 📍 Location: RetroCave, Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset 📅 Date: Saturday 16th May 2026 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Looking for board game events in Dorset that go beyond the usual? Step right up to the May Big Top Board Game Mini Convention. A lively, welcoming board game day in Poole where tables buzz with strategy, laughter and just the right amount of competitive chaos. Hosted at RetroCave, this monthly board game convention brings together players of all experience levels. Whether you’re discovering modern tabletop games for the first time or you’ve got a shelf that’s starting to creak under the weight of your collection, you’ll find your people here. 🎲 What to Expect This isn’t just another gaming event, it’s a full day of discovery, play and community: 🎯 20+ Board Game Demos Jump into guided board game demos led by our friendly team. Learn fast, play faster. 🛍️ Pop-Up Board Game Shop (70+ Titles) Browse a curated selection of modern classics, hidden gems, and family favourites. ☕ Food & Drinks On-Site Stay fuelled with snacks and drinks from RetroCave Café because great games deserve great coffee. 🎟️ Gamer’s Passport Loyalty Rewards Collect stamps throughout the day and turn your playtime into prizes. Free entry on your 5th and 10th visit Store discount on your 7th visit 🎲 Open Gaming Area Bring your own games or join others. Perfect for meeting new players and trying something different. 🎭 Special Event Schedule Plan your day or just follow the fun as it unfolds: 12:00 PM – Learn & Play Showcase Kick things off with guided demos of exciting new titles. 1:00 PM – Hidden Gem Reveal Try a mystery game and earn bonus Gamer’s Passport stamps. 6:00 PM – Big Top Group Game Take part in a lively team challenge featuring In a Nutshell, a trivia game with a twist where you’ll guess answers from only fragments of the question. 7:30 PM – Gamer’s Passport Raffle See if your stamps have turned into winning tickets for a brand-new board game. 🎁 Extras & Highlights 🎉 Raffle prize: Win a brand-new board game 💸 Exclusive event-only shop discounts 🤝 Friendly, inclusive atmosphere for all ages 🎲 One of the most welcoming tabletop gaming events in Dorset 🎟️ Tickets & Entry 💰 Pricing: £5 advance early bird ticket online £7 on the door An affordable, fun-filled board game day in Poole. Ideal for families, groups of friends and solo adventurers alike. 📌 Save the Date If you’re searching for gaming events in Dorset, a relaxed board game convention or a sociable board game day with demos, this is your invitation. Roll the dice, take a seat, and become part of Poole’s growing tabletop community at RetroCave. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poole/may-big-top-board-game-mini-convention/200029949669659 - **Event Categories**: Meetups, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Poole - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Retrocave Café and Retro Game shop - **lat**: 50.7292228 - **long**: -1.9435981 - **full address**: Retrocave Café and Retro Game shop, 498 Ashley Road,Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: May Big Top Board Game Mini Convention - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4f18862f8e2f700370f68d836347479b9dec5f3c5f2f101ee0a3c5831ce9eb01-rimg-w851-h315-dcdbb820-gmir?v=1776297297 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is May Big Top Board Game Mini Convention being held? - **A:** May Big Top Board Game Mini Convention takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Retrocave Café and Retro Game shop, 498 Ashley Road,Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing May Big Top Board Game Mini Convention? - **A:** May Big Top Board Game Mini Convention is organized by The Gaming Circus Ltd. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** May Big Top Board Game Mini Convention is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Poole, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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