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 have sold out! However you can add your name to our waiting list, in case we receive any cancellations (these usually happen closer to the event date). To add your name to the waiting list, please complete the form here (we will only use your contact details for the purpose of contacting you regarding tickets for the event).
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 are available to order for collection at GridCon 5 here. If you are interested in a size that isn’t showing in the shop, please contact us and we will check to see if we can make it available.
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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!
Escape Room Event!
An exciting new event is taking place at GridCon 5, at 8pm on the Friday night. We are pleased to welcome Exmouth Escape rooms, who will be running their “tabletop escape game”. The tickets are available for GridCon attendees only and can be purchased from the organisers through eventbrite here.
We think you’ll love taking part in the GridCon Bank Heist!
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 is an online organiser available here, 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.
To prevent accidental changes, the organiser will be view only, if you want to add details to the organiser, you will need to request edit access.
Charity Raffle
There will be a raffle run during GridCon 5 where you will have the chance to win some fantastic games. Tickets will be only available for purchase at the convention and they will be £5 each. Tickets will be cash only. The draw will take place around 12 noon on Sunday 17th November, and prizes must be collected that afternoon. The charities benefiting from these donations will be confirmed closer to the event.
Official Demo Table
During GridCon 5, there will be a series of official sponsored demos for you to try.
Primary Demo Table
Friday 10am Terminus (Inside Up Games) – Demo run by Adrian Gibson
Friday 2pm The Elder Scrolls (Chip Theory Games) – Demo run by Mark Dainty
Friday 7pm Perseverance Episode 4 (Mindclash Games) – Demo run by JP
Saturday 10am Speakeasy (Eagle Gryphon Games) – Demo run by Vital Lacerda
Saturday 2pm Minos: Dawn of the Bronze Age (Board & Dice) – Demo run by Andy Kerley
Saturday 7pm SETI (Czech Games Edition) – Demo run by Stephen Cooper
Sunday 10am Don’t Starve (Glass Cannon Unplugged) – Demo run by Paul Grogan
Secondary Demo Table
Friday 10am Windmill Valley (Board & Dice) – Demo run by Luke Hector
Friday 2pm Perch (Inside Up Games) – Demo run by Adrian Gibson
Friday 7pm Primal the Awakening (Reggie Games) – Demo run by Rick Howard
Saturday 10am Explorers of Navoria (Dranda Games) – Demo run by Ayden Lowther
Saturday 2pm Primal the Awakening (Reggie Games) – Demo run by Rick Howard
Saturday 7pm Huang (Phalanx Games) – Demo run by Robert Canner
Sunday 10am Ironwood (Mindclash Games) – Demo run by JP
Please use this form to register interest for a space in one of the official demos being run at GridCon 5.
The draw will be done on Wednesday 16th October, and those who gain a place at a Demo will be contacted with details.
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 fully booked for guests during the convention. There are a number of other hotels close by, including the Holiday Inn Express, which is within walking distance.
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.