GrellCon 2027 - The UK's only old-school D&D Con!
About this Event
GrellCon is our not-for-profit tabletop gaming convention in London for fans of and newcomers to Dungeons & Dragons from 1974 to the mid 1980s.
We offer a full day of fantasy roleplay gaming for around 80 gamers in Longfield Hall in South London. Meet like-minded adventurers as a player, become the doom of heroes as a Dungeon Master - or ideally, do both across our morning, afternoon and evening timetable slots.
"Old School" Dungeons & Dragons? What the grell??
The first and best form of fantasy roleplaying games focusses on adventure, exploration, danger, and engaged and skilful play. The systems - namely Original Dungeons & Dragons (1974 and onwards) and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (1977 and onwards) facilitate a world-building approach rooted in classic works of pulp fantasy.
This means that the primary mode of play will probably be perilous exploration and treasure-hunting in strange fantasy worlds, fighting terrifying monsters deep underground and exploring vast wildernesses.
Thousands of players still enjoy this play style worldwide but the community is scattered and riven. We aim to draw it together for a powerful meeting of imaginary adventures - and we need your help!
I am a Dungeon Master (DM). What type of games can I run at GrellCon?
Firstly, thank you for offering to run a game! All you need to do is select the correct ticket at checkout and you'll be registered with us as someone willing to run a game, and we'll be in touch ASAP.
We prefer traditional fantasy roleplaying games geared towards seeking treasure, with an advancement system of 1gp = 1xp which allows characters to grow in power. This focus helps everyone play toward a shared aim. If you are running a game at GrellCon it will usually be Original Dungeons & Dragons or Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, or Basic/Expert Dungeons & Dragons or one of the compatible modern 'retroclone' rulesets.
If you aren't sure if your idea for a game would fit, email us at [email protected] and we'll let you know!
How is the con organised?
Pre-Meet: On the preceding Friday afternoon/night, we plan to arrange a relaxed social meetup for ticketholders to meet, mingle and play various RPGs at The Shirker's Rest in South East London. Please be aware that capacity for this event is lower than Saturday (around 40) and is first come, first served. Should there be enough demand we may expand Friday's gaming to other nearby venues.
For the Saturday itself:
Three timetable slots (one three hour and two four hour sessions) will each have many DMs running games alongside each other. Interspersed with these will be two breaks of 60 and 90 minutes. The last slot can run as late as 2.00am for the truly hardcore.
For a comprehensive itinerary, check the Agenda section below. We hope to keep these set but they may be subject to change.
After the event (Sunday TBC):
This year we have a rough plan to book some pub tables around the South London area on Sunday afternoon for people to hang out and/or run more games. Details for what's on offer (and where) will arrive nearer the time.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Arrival
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Gaming Slot 1 (3 hours)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Break 1
🕑: 01:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Gaming Slot 2 (4 hours)
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Break 2
🕑: 07:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Gaming Slot 3 (4 hours +)
🕑: 11:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Thanks / Hang Time / Late Bar
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 25.63
