Our current event:
Wellycon XII
Wellycon is NZ’s Biggest, Friendliest and entering our 12th year, longest running board games convention!
Come along to experience everything from light-hearted fun games to intense strategic battles
This year we have some surprises coming for you including world-wide game releases!
1st & 2nd June 2019 – TICKETS ON SALE!
This year Wellycon has a new location:
48 Kemp St, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022
This new location allows a less crowded layout, all on one level making it easier to find a table to game together and ensure you get the most of what Wellycon has to offer!
About Wellycon
Since 2008 people have been gathering in the nations capital to enjoy two days of fun board gaming with friends old and new.
Growing from an initial group of 20 gamers over 10 years ago, we now welcome over 500 people to the main event each year. People of all ages convene to enjoy learning new games, participating in workshops, play-testing games from designers, challenging friends and newcomers to favourite games and competing in a variety of tournaments…More about Wellycon
Tickets:
| Wellycon Tickets!!! |
Pre-sales (Best price) |
On the Door | |||
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| One-Day Pass | Weekend Pass | One-Day Pass |
One-Day Pass after 6pm Half price!
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Weekend Pass | |
| Adult tickets (14 years+) |
$22 | $40 | $25 | $14 | $45 |
| Junior ticket (13 years or under) |
$11 | $20 | $12 | $6 | $22 |
| Family Pass 1 to 2 Adult tickets and 1 or more Junior tickets |
$44 | $80 | $50 | $25 | $90 |
| Black Ties and Boardgames | $70 | Only available via pre-sales Seats are strictly limited! |
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| Late Night Session 1st June 10pm until late! |
$20 | Only available via pre-sales Only valid with a Saturday or Weekend pass |
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| Too young to game? 4 years and under? |
FREE! With a ticketed Adult. | ||||
Volunteering @ Wellycon
Wellycon is known for it’s fun, friendly atmosphere. This year, in order to keep it that way we are doing something special for our volunteers. You will get to come to our volunteer-exclusive pre-event, and receive a very special offer. We will ensure you are trained up and supported throughout – we love our volunteers!
Our Sponsors
We couldn’t do this without our sponsors! A huge thank you for making this years event fun and generous for all.
Cerberus Games
http://www.cerberusgames.co.nz/
Board Game Rentals
http://boardgamerentals.co.nz/
Board & Dice
https://boardanddice.com/
Black Rhino Software
http://blackrhinosoftware.com/PlayToWin
Pixel Park
http://www.pixelpark.co.nz/
Toyworld
https://www.toyworld.co.nz/category/games-puzzles/card-table-board-games
Mighty Ape
https://www.mightyape.co.nz/toys/board-games
Counter Culture
https://counterculture.co.nz/
Schilmil Games
http://www.schilmilgames.com/
R & R Games
https://rnrgames.com/
Garphill Games
https://garphill.com/
Tasty Minstrel Games
http://playtmg.com/
Czech Games Edition
https://czechgames.com/
Portal Games
https://portalgames.pl/en/
Pencil First Games
http://www.pencilfirstgames.com/
Cheeky Parrot Games
https://www.cheekyparrotgames.com/
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Then please contact us.
What can you expect at Wellycon?
Tournaments – run by volunteers with prizes supplied by our generous sponsors including your LFBS (Local Friendly Boardgame Shops)
Game Designers area – play-test games still in development by designers local and international
Kids session – we introduce gamers of all ages to something intriguing & new, treasure hunt and special treats for teaching other kids
Workshops – introduced in 2016, different every year, for example ‘Creating a leather bound book’, ‘Create your own Roman board game’ or Dice bag.
Wellycon after dark – late night gaming for a select few!
Mega-game – play a board game with up to 40 people at a time! something new in 2017, everyone has a role to play as either part of a team or a rogue, all contributing the larger game-play.
Cheers, the Wellycon Team
