Animaga TABLETOP GAME AREA
Explore the world of strategy and board games at the Animaga Melbourne 2026 Tabletop Area. Whether you are a tactical gamer or a curious newcomer, our dedicated zone at the MCEC is a space for community, competition, and discovering new titles.
Join our card game demos, competitive tournaments, and special sessions hosted by our gaming partners. It is an opportunity to improve your skills, learn a new system, and meet other fans who share an interest in tabletop gaming.
The Animaga Tabletop Games Library offers a wide variety of titles for all skill levels. From traditional games like Chess to modern favorites such as Tsuro, Sushi Go Party, and Machi Koro, our collection has something for everyone. Whether you are rolling dice or planning your next move, the library is a place to relax and explore.
This is only the start—more activities and announcements for the Melbourne tabletop zone will be shared soon. Get ready to make your move and enjoy a weekend of gaming at the MCEC.
The Tabletop Games Library at Animaga Melbourne 2026 provides a quiet space to sit down and recharge during the convention. Open all weekend and included with your entry, it is the perfect spot for friends and families to connect over a board game or card game.
Something for Every Player Our library includes a broad range of titles:
Quick & Social: Enjoy titles like Dixit and Telestrations, or keep it casual with party games like Sushi Go Party and Man Bites Dog.
Strategy & Teamwork: Test your coordination in Captain Sonar, work together in Hanabi and Mysterium Kids, or use social deduction in Coup.
Immersive Titles: Take a journey in Tokaido, build your city in Machi Koro, or manage a garden in Takenoko.
Classics & Licensed Games: From Pokémon UNO and Doctor Who Monopoly to traditional favorites like Checkers and Battleship.
Whether you are teaching a friend a favorite game or learning something new, the Tabletop Games Library is your hub for gaming all weekend.
View the Full Game List & Rules: Click here to check out the latest games and rules
- Where: Table Top Area
- All-Day Event
Animaga One Piece Treasure Cup Tournament
Set sail for high-stakes card battles at Animaga Melbourne 2026! Bring your best deck and clash with fellow card fighters in the official One Piece Treasure Cup Tournament, hosted live in the Tabletop Gaming Area. Whether you are aiming for the top spot or looking to test your strategies against local competitors, join us for a massive day of tactical fun.
Date: Saturday, 29th August 2026
Location: Tabletop Gaming Area
Entry Fee: $15
Player Cap: Strictly limited to 32 players (first-come, first-served)
Registration Opens: 10:00 AM on the day
Tournament Start: 11:00 AM
Set Legality: OP-17 cards will not be legal for this event
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Tournament Structure
Format: Standard Regulation
Rounds: 5 rounds of Swiss
Match Rules: Best of 1
Elimination: No Top Cut
Prizes & Participation
Winner: 1x OP08-067 Charlotte Pudding promo card
Top 4: 1x Event Pack Vol. 6
Participation: 1x OP-16 Booster Pack + 1x Event Pack Vol. 6
Capacity is strictly capped at 32 players on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive at the Tabletop Gaming Area when registrations open at 10:00 AM to secure your seat before tournament rounds kick off at 11:00 AM!
Animaga Gundam Newtype Challenge Tournament
Awaken your instincts and prepare for high-stakes card battles at Animaga Melbourne 2026! Deploy your mobile suits and clash with fellow card tacticians in the official Gundam Newtype Challenge Tournament, hosted live in the Tabletop Gaming Area. Whether you are aiming for victory or looking to test your strategies against local commanders, join us for an action-packed day of tactical play.
Date: Sunday, 30th August 2026
Location: Tabletop Gaming Area
Entry Fee: $15
Player Cap: Strictly limited to 32 players (first-come, first-served)
Registration Opens: 10:00 AM on the day
Tournament Start: 11:00 AM
Tournament Structure
Rounds: 5 rounds of Swiss
Match Rules: Best of 1
Elimination: No Top Cut
Prizes & Participation
Winner: 1x ST07-005 Gundam Dynames promo card
Top 4: 1x ST07-011 Lockon Stratos (Neil) promo card
Participation: 1x GD04 Booster Pack + 1x GD03-114 Look of Determination promo card
Capacity is strictly capped at 32 players on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive at the Tabletop Gaming Area when registrations open at 10:00 AM to secure your seat before tournament rounds kick off at 11:00 AM!
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Step into the exciting world of Japanese Riichi Mahjong at Animaga Sydney 2026! If you have ever watched the intense, high-stakes matches in anime like Saki, Akagi, or Touhai, or spent hours immersed in the minigames of Final Fantasy XIV and the Like a Dragon series, this is your opportunity to experience the real thing right on the convention floor at the ICC Sydney.
Hosted by the experts at the Australia Riichi Mahjong Association (ARMA), this interactive booth invites attendees of all skill levels to explore the game’s unique blend of rhythm, strategy, and charm. Riichi Mahjong is a captivating tabletop experience that challenges your mind, tests your luck, and brings fans together.
- Where: Table Top Area
- All-Day Event
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Sootang will be hosting an exciting, free Trading Card Game pack giveaway throughout the weekend. Drop by their booth in the Animaga Tabletop Area to score your free Pokémon TCG pack! Make sure to arrive early during the scheduled rounds, as packs will be handed out strictly while stocks last for that session.
Giveaway Schedule:
- Where: Table Top Area
- Saturday 2 Sessions
- 14th March: 14:00 and 16:00
- Sunday 1 Session only
- 15th March: 14:00
Lucky Spin & Win
Feeling lucky? Try your hand at the Sootang Lucky Spin for a chance to walk away with incredible rewards! Keep your eyes on the Grand Prize: a massive Mega Dream Box valued at $150.
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