ClaringCon
May 2 & 3 2025
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2
Bowmanville, On
Gear up for ClaringCon—Clarington’s very own Board Game Convention! Join us for two full days of endless gaming, where you can explore, compete, and connect over a shared love of board games.
Event Dates & HoursFriday, May 2: 9:00 AM - 11:30 PMSaturday, May 3: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What’s in Store?
🎲 Games for AllWhether you’re new to board games or a seasoned pro, there’s something for everyone. Dive into immersive strategy games, enjoy lighthearted party games, or find new favorites—all in one place!
🎁 Play-to-WinTry out a new game with a chance to take it home! Every time you play a title from our Play-to-Win table you are entered into a draw to win the copy!
🏆 TournamentsPut your skills to the test in our tournament zone! Featuring games from game designer and special guest, Adrian Adamescu! You can compete for prizes, bragging rights, and the thrill of victory.
💸 Bring and Buy SaleLooking to refresh your collection? Bring your own games to sell and discover bargains on pre-loved titles.
Special GuestsMeet some incredible personalities in the board gaming community! Our special guests are here to share their insights, join in on games, and make your ClaringCon experience even more memorable. Don’t miss out on meeting them!
TicketsThis year we are happy to provide the full two-day pass and individual day passes. You save by buying the two-day pass!
Additional InfoAges 12+ Only. Ages 12 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult.📱 Follow us on Facebook for the latest news: facebook.com/ClaringCon📩 For questions, reach out at [email protected]
At ClaringCon, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where gamers of all backgrounds can come together to share their passion. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. Join us as we build a community rooted in fun, friendship, and mutual respect—where every attendee, regardless of experience level, can enjoy and participate fully.
Please note: All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
Attendees can enter and begin board gaming. Registration is open until 8pm.
Grab a table and some friends, or new friends, and play board games. Play board games you or other attendees have brought, or play games from our board game library.
Grab a board game from our Play-to-Win table then return it to the table and receive a raffle ticket for each time you play the game. At 3pm on Saturday there will be a draw for play to win titles. The attendee with the winning raffle ticket will take the board game home with them.Huge THANK YOU to Îlo Games for providing our Play-to-win games this year!
Bring used board games to sell to a new owner and/or buy some titles to take home. 10% commission is applied to all titles sold in the Bring-and-Buy Market.
See the Special Guests Section Below.Meet and Game with Game Designer Cole Smith and compete in a tournament featuring his game, Tanuki!
Geeky GoodiesÎlo GamesBeautiful Games Company Inc.Bear BewareWhose Go Is It?BSGames
This year our tournaments will be run throughout the day on Friday and Saturday with a scoreboard declaring the highest scores. Tournament Games are inspired by our Special Guest, Game Designer Adrian Adamescu and include: - Sagrada-SparksNo Preregistration Required
Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller. Join us for this immersive game experience!
After a full day of Board Gaming, it is time to get some sleep so we can do it all over again the next day.
Come at 8am (or anytime later for those who like to sleep). Registration desk open all day.
Bring used board games to sell to a new owner and/or buy some titles to take home. 10% commission is applied to all titles sold in the Bring-and-Buy Market. Bring in titles to be sold by 10amPrice drops at 1pm and 3pmMarket closes at 7pmAll unsold games must be picked up by 9pm.
Huge THANK YOU to Îlo Games for providing our Play-to-win games this year!
The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge will have an Board Game Store at ClaringCon! Play a game that you loved, but don't have it in your collection? Stop by and shop for new board games!
See the Special Guests Section Below.Meet Adrian Adamescu, Award Winning Game Designer.Meet and Game with Game Designer Cole Smith and YouTuber Adam Singer!
This year our tournaments will be run throughout the day on Friday and Saturday with a scoreboard declaring the highest scores. Tournament Games are inspired by our Special Guests, Game Designers Adrian Adamescu and Cole Smith:- Sagrada-Sparks-TanukiNo preregistration required
Play a large Social Deduction game called Two Rooms and a Boom! Help the president or hunt him down in this social deduction game for 6-30 players
One final round of each tournament game will be played with the current highest scoring players to crown our champion and award a tournament prize!
Prizes are awarded to our tournament winners and the play-to-win games are raffled off to lucky winners.
That's a Wrap! We hope you enjoyed the convention. We hope to see you again next year.
Adrian is an Award Winning Game Designer of Sagrada, Mistwind, Sparks, 3 Magi, 7 Summits, Dice Theme Park, Gangster’s Dilemma, Speakeasy Blues and others.
Adam is a YouTube Board Game Reviewer focusing on Kickstarter board games
Cole is a board game designer from Ontario, Canada. He is the designer of Tanuki, a fast-paced card game where players compete to grow the most productive bamboo garden. Cole is also co-designer with Adrian Adamescu for their upcoming anticipated title, 3 Magi!
James is a queer, autistic board gamer who loves exploring strategic games with great components and gameplay. He focuses on realistic playthroughs and sharing his unique perspective on games.
We aspire to spark curiosity, with our shirts and products becoming conversation starters, prompting questions like, "What's that you're wearing?" or "What's this all about?" It's our way of contributing to the expansion of The Board Gaming Hobby, even if just in a small but meaningful way. Join us on this exciting journey of uniting enthusiasts and spreading the joy of board gaming!
Îlo Games is is the 3rd largest board game distributor in Canada. They will be providing Play to Win titles, game tournaments, game demos, and a game library
A Board Game Lounge and Store in Peterborough, ON, The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge will be holding a store at ClaringCon on Saturday May 3. Look to them to grab a new game!... or 2... or 3... you get the idea!
Experience an epic adventure with The Ruby.
In The Ruby, players form an adventuring party. Together, they are guided by the story through epic obstacles and challenges. Players take turns reading the story, there is no need for a Dungeon Master.
Players draft their characters, face challenges and fight epic monsters cooperatively. The ups and downs of the story along with the randomness of the die rolls lead to funny moments and stories you won’t soon forget!
Handcrafted board game accessories.
Hi there, I'm Morgan, the creator behind ‘Whose Go Is It’. As an avid board game enthusiast and a skilled woodworker, I've combined my two passions to bring you handmade wooden accessories that elevate your gaming experience.
Each piece in our collection is crafted with care, using high-quality hardwoods, precision CNC carving, and meticulous hand-finishing. Every item is designed with both functionality and aesthetics in mind, bringing a touch of elegance to your gaming table.
OK, now back to the game!
Check out a brand new game! Bear Beware: A Game of Survival.
Learn to play and buy a copy for your collection!
Join Bill Murphy and Scott Kelly, an amazing Ontario design team and learn about their new game Sinoda!
If you are interested in being a Vendor or Special Guest at ClaringCon, please contact Terence Hedley at [email protected]
Your full access pass to both days of ClaringCon, Friday May 2 and Saturday May 3, 2025!You save by purchasing the full access pass!A processing fee will be added at checkout.
ClaringCon Admission for Friday May 2, 2025 ONLY.A processing fee will be added at checkout.
ClaringCon Admission for Saturday May 3, 2025 ONLY.A processing fee will be added at checkout.
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