BOARDCON 2nd Annual • 2026
A BIG One-Day Board Game Convention
Following last year's massive success BoardCon is back!
Explore a huge curated game library or bring your own favourites.
What to Expect
Whether you're a seasoned tabletop veteran or discovering modern board games for the first time, BoardCon is built for you.
Massive Gaming Library
We have a huge section of games available at the venue — and MANY people bring their own favourites too! It's the perfect chance to try hot new releases or re-table that epic game you've been itching to play.
Meet Friendly People
A wide variety of friendly players attend with multiple tables dedicated to different experience levels. Flying solo? Our team will introduce you to welcoming groups and help you find your place in the community.
Welcoming & Inclusive Fun
We foster a warm, inclusive, and relaxed environment where everyone is involved. No gatekeeping, no pressure — just great games, great conversations, and a whole day of fun.
Play Games & Win Prizes!
Play a game and score a chance to win a brand-new game! Thanks to Pretty Tricky Games, we have a special Trick-Taking Table set up: play a weird and wonderful trick-taker for your chance to take one home!
The Special Trick-Taking Table
Thanks to the wonderful team at Pretty Tricky Games, BoardCon 2026 features a dedicated table celebrating the most creative, bizarre, and brilliant trick-taking card games in modern tabletop gaming!
Play a weird and wonderful trick-taker at BoardCon and have a chance to take a brand-new boxed game home with you.
Hand-picked selection of the most innovative and acclaimed card games from around the globe.
Our enthusiastic table hosts will have your group playing within minutes.
Whether you know 500 trick-takers or have never played one before in your life, you are warmly invited!
Play-to-Win Giveaway
Every time you sit down and play a round at the Pretty Tricky Table, you receive a raffle ticket for the convention prize draw!
Weird & Wonderful Mechanics
Experience climbing games, hidden trump bids, cooperative card puzzles, must-not-follow mechanics, and rare Japanese imports.
Fast & Easy to Learn
Most games take under 3 minutes to learn and 20 minutes to play — jump in anytime between 10am and 10pm.