🎲 What is The Gaming Circus?
Step right up and join us for a full day of board gaming fun at RetroCave!
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!
5:00pm – 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 5pm.
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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