Sneak Peak at Board Games at the Beach 2025
Here’s a sneak peak at what to expect at Board Games at the Beach 2025!
This year’s convention will take place May 9th–11th at the beautiful Shell Island Resort in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Whether you’re here for exciting tournaments, casual gaming, or simply the vibrant community, this weekend promises non-stop gaming fun in a stunning coastal setting.
Whether you’re here for exciting tournaments, casual gaming, or simply the vibrant community, this weekend promises non-stop gaming fun in a stunning coastal setting.
Convention Highlights
Kickoff Party
Join us Thursday, May 8th, at The Sideboard Cafe Playspace for a pre-convention hangout. Chat with fellow attendees, grab your badges early, and kick off the weekend with a Cape Fear Games demo game and drinks.
Join us Thursday, May 8th, at The Sideboard Cafe Playspace for a pre-convention hangout. Chat with fellow attendees, grab your badges early, and kick off the weekend with a Cape Fear Games demo game and drinks.
Open Gaming All Weekend
Starting the morning of Friday, May 9th, enjoy 24/7 access to our gaming space in the Soundview Ballroom. Bring your favorite games, join others at their tables, or dive into our Play-to-Win section. Open gaming ends Sunday, May 11th in the afternoon.
Starting the morning of Friday, May 9th, enjoy 24/7 access to our gaming space in the Soundview Ballroom. Bring your favorite games, join others at their tables, or dive into our Play-to-Win section. Open gaming ends Sunday, May 11th in the afternoon.
Play-to-Win Games
Play-to-Win games give you the chance to try out exciting titles during the convention—and you might even take one home! Simply play any of the games in the Play-to-Win library to be entered into the drawing for that game on Sunday.
Play-to-Win games give you the chance to try out exciting titles during the convention—and you might even take one home! Simply play any of the games in the Play-to-Win library to be entered into the drawing for that game on Sunday.
Ding & Dent Market
Don't miss the Ding & Dent Market, where you'll find amazing board games at massive discounts!
Don't miss the Ding & Dent Market, where you'll find amazing board games at massive discounts!
Scheduled Events
Convention Tournaments:
- Catan Button Barter Challenge
Flex your trading skills in this unique button-based event inspired by Catan! Gather lumber, grain, ore, wool, and brick buttons from trades to build roads, settlements, and cities. Prizes for top traders include special buttons and gaming goodies! - Single Elimination Tournament
Test your skills, strategy, and game tactics as you outlast your fellow players in an epic board game tournament. Play it out to compete for fun prizes and ultimate bragging rights!
Casual Events:
- Social Deduction Nights
Immerse yourself in mystery during our exciting group games of lies and intrigue! - CakePie Games Beach Day Launch
Try out Beach Day by local publisher CakePie Games and provide feedback while competing for prizes like games and gift cards. - RPG One-Shots
Throughout the weekend, jump into RPG adventures spanning fantastical worlds and thrilling mysteries. Sign up onsite to snag a seat! - Advanced Game Demos
Robert and Cheryl from Across the Board Game Nights will teach crunchy games and help you dive right into the fun—no rulebooks required!
Stay connected through our Discord and follow the BGatB Facebook page for updates. We can’t wait to game with you!
