Worthing’s board game convention
The popular board game convention Paradice returns to Worthing on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March 2025.
For 2025, we are moving to a bigger venue – Paradice will now take place at Worthing Leisure Centre which is conveniently located around 1.5 miles from central Worthing, and across the road from Durrington train station.
On Saturday, doors will open at 11am – trade halls will be open until 6pm, and open gaming areas will remain open until 10pm.
On Sunday, doors will open at 10am – trade halls and open gaming will be open until 4pm.
What can you expect at Paradice? Well, there’s fantastic range of exhibitors including everything from independent board games designers and publishers, as well as traders offering a full range of board games, geeky gifts, trading cards, board game accessories, and so much more! There’s also a a free-to-play board game library (courtesy of Comics, Games & Coffee) – so you can look forward to a day packed full of gaming with like-minded folk.
Whether you’re a board game enthusiast, you’ve only recently found the hobby, or you just play the odd game of Monopoly and Cluedo, Paradice is open to everyone. It’s the perfect opportunity to try out different games, demo new creations from indie designers, and join a super-friendly community of boardgamers in Worthing.
What’s happening at Paradice Board Game Convention 2025?
- Trade Hall with approx 50 vendors
- Open gaming for over 200 people, with a free-to-play board game library courtesy of Comics Games And Coffee Worthing
- RPG Zone
- Social Deduction Zone (over 30 scheduled games across the weekend, including BOTC run by Ben Burns, Patters, and Ivan Brett)
- Playtest and Demo Zone
- Quiet Gaming Zone
- Charity Raffle in aid of Andy’s Angels
- Bring ‘n’ Buy
- Giant Games courtesy of Herefordshire Board Gamers
- On-stage events including a Quiz and Ivan Brett’s game show Entropoly!
- On-site cafe and bar
Check out the What’s On tab for more info, and make sure to book your tickets in advance for the best rates and fast-track entry on the day!
We can’t wait to welcome you to Paradice!