Animaga TABLETOP GAME AREA
Explore the world of strategy, trading cards, and board games at the Animaga Sydney 2027 Tabletop Area! Whether you are a veteran tactical commander or a curious newcomer rolling dice for the very first time, our dedicated zone at Animaga Sydney next March is the ultimate community hub for friendly competition, strategic showdowns, and discovering fresh titles.
Jump into trading card game (TCG) demos, fast-paced tournament brackets, and special community sessions hosted by our tabletop partners. It is the perfect opportunity to sharpen your deck-building skills, master a new ruleset, and connect with fellow enthusiasts who share a passion for analog play.
The Animaga Tabletop Games Library features a diverse, expansive collection of titles suited for all ages and experience levels. From timeless classics like Chess to modern tabletop favourites including Tsuro, Sushi Go Party!, and Machi Koro, there is a game waiting for every playstyle. Take a seat, pick up a box, and unwind with friends as you plot your next winning move.
This is just the opening move—full tournament schedules, partner feature sessions, and free-play library highlights will be revealed in the lead-up to Animaga Sydney next March. Start planning your strategies and get ready to roll for initiative!
The Tabletop Games Library at Animaga Sydney 2027
The Tabletop Games Library provides a welcoming, relaxed space to sit down and recharge during your convention journey. Open all weekend at ICC Sydney and completely free with your general admission ticket, it is the ideal spot for friends and families to connect over engaging board and card games.
Something for Every Player
Our expansive lending library features a broad selection of titles across every style and complexity:
Quick & Social: Enjoy lively, laughter-filled favourites like Dixit and Telestrations, or keep it fast and casual with party hits like Sushi Go Party! and Man Bites Dog.
Strategy & Teamwork: Test your crew’s coordination in real-time submarine duels with Captain Sonar, communicate through cooperative play in Hanabi and Mysterium Kids, or bluff your way through sharp social deduction in Coup.
Immersive & Aesthetic Titles: Embark on a scenic journey across Japan in Tokaido, construct a thriving metropolis in Machi Koro, or cultivate bamboo for the imperial panda in Takenoko.
Classics & Licensed Editions: Choose from fan-favourite themed editions like Pokémon UNO and Doctor Who Monopoly, alongside timeless traditional staples like Checkers and Battleship.
Whether you are introducing a friend to an old favourite or discovering a brand-new title together, our game library is your casual gaming home all weekend long.
👉 View the Full Game List & Rules: Click here to explore the complete catalog 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 tactical, high-energy world of Japanese Riichi Mahjong at Animaga Sydney next March! If you have ever watched the dramatic, tile-slamming showdowns 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 chance to play with real tiles right on the show floor.
Hosted by the knowledgeable community at the Australia Riichi Mahjong Association (ARMA), this interactive zone welcomes players of all experience levels to discover the game’s distinctive blend of sharp calculation, table reading, and strategic depth. Whether you want to learn tile calls from scratch or sit down for casual four-player matches with seasoned players, ARMA’s instructors will guide you through scoring, hand building, and the thrill of declaring Riichi!
- 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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