When is GridCon?
GridCon 5 will take place from 9am Friday 15th November until 6pm Sunday 17th November 2024, at the Holiday Inn, Taunton, Somerset.
GridCon is a board game event focused on open gaming, so bring along your favourite games to play with like-minded gamers. There will also be an opportunity to try out new games, test prototypes, and meet some game designers or other industry people.
GridCon 5 will be held at the Holiday Inn Taunton, a wonderful venue with a variety of gaming rooms and fantastic facilities.
Tickets for GridCon 5 will go on sale at the start of May 2024, available from this website, so keep an eye out for updates.
IMPORTANT! GridCon is a ticketed event. You can only attend if you have booked a ticket in advance. Please be aware that in the past we have seen posts on Facebook offering tickets for sale – these are scams! Only tickets purchased from this website are genuine and tickets are non transferable.
T-Shirts will be available to order for collection at GridCon 5.
For the very latest information, ensure you subscribe to the GridCon facebook group.
What is happening at GridCon?
GridCon is all about boardgames, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to play some! Keep an eye on the GridCon facebook group for up to date news on the events taking place.
Retailer
There will be a retailer at the event, so that you can pre-order or purchase your new games!
Library
Bring and Buy
There will be an extensive games library available at GridCon 5, with games available for you to borrow through the weekend. There will also be a special Hot Games Library, which will include some hot new games from Essen Spiel 2024! These games can be reserved at reception.
At GridCon 5, we will be providing a dedicated area for a Bring and Buy, to give you the opportunity to sell games you no longer want or purchase games being sold.
Designers
We hope to have a number of designers present, for you to meet, play a game with, and maybe even try out their new prototypes.
Games Organiser
For those people who prefer to plan some games in advance, there will be a an online organiser available closer to the time, to use to look at what games are planned, sign up to somebody else’s game, or create your own. Please note that this organiser is not a complete list of games being played at the event and it is not a requirement to organise games in advance, but we know that some people prefer to plan their games ahead of time.
Charity Raffle
There will be a raffle run during GridCon 5 where you will have the chance to win some fantastic games.
Official Demo Table
During GridCon 5, there will be a series of official sponsored demos for you to try. Details to be confirmed later!
The Venue
About the venue: GridCon 5 will be held at the Holiday Inn Taunton (Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2UA).
Please note that the Holiday Inn Express which is nearby is a separate hotel and not part of the GridCon venue.
Accommodation:
Note: The venue itself (Holiday Inn) is not available for booking yet, we will announce the date that rooms can be booked from later – please do not contact the hotel at this time as you will be unable to book.
Arriving by car: The hotel is at Junction 25 of the M5, there is free parking available on site.
Arriving by train: The closest train station is Taunton train station. If taking a taxi from the train station to the hotel it is advisable to book this in advance.
Arriving by plane: The Stagecoach Falcon runs from Bristol Airport along the M5, and stops in Taunton just a short walk from the Holiday Inn. Tickets can be booked online in advance.
Covid / Other illness
Out of respect for your fellow attendees, please do not come to the event if you have Covid, or another transmittable illness.