Tabletop Gaming

Welcome to the information page for Tabletop Gaming at FanimeCon!

Index:

  1. Tabletop Game Check-Out Policy
  2. Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs)
  3. Tournament Policy
  4. Mahjong
  5. Trading Card Games (TCGs)

Tabletop Game Check-Out Policy

To check out a game in the Gaming Hall, please follow this policy:

  1. Present a Photo ID that matches the name on your FanimeCon badge.
  2. Give your ID to Tabletop staff, who will hold on to it until you return the game.
  3. When you return the game in the same condition you checked it out, the staff will return your ID to you.

Accepted Photo IDs
(IDs must not be expired. We will not accept photocopies or digital IDs.)

  • Driver’s License
  • State ID
  • Military ID
  • School ID
  • Passport

While checking out games, please adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Handle all items with respect and return them in the same condition in which you received them, with all pieces intact and present.
  • Keep food and drink away from the playing area (sealed water containers are allowed).
  • Return the game for event use if we request you to do so.
  • Observe the Gaming Hall Rules and the FanimeCon Code of Conduct.

Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs)

Policy

These unique tabletop gaming sessions are led by our Gaming Hall staff members. Unlike our competitive tournaments, these events focus on collaborative storytelling, group enjoyment, and shared adventure.

  • Pre-registration is strongly recommended
  • There may be multiple sessions offered for each type of event with limited spaces available for each session
  • We have a new registration process for 2026. Due to high demand and limited spaces per event, we’re using a lottery system to ensure a fair chance for all attendees! Please see the process below:
    1. Read the event descriptions below to learn more about which events you want to attend.
    2. Select all the events you want to participate in at https://apps.fanime.com/2026/tabletop/. If you would like to join an event as a group, you can do so on the form. Please be mindful of player caps and please note that entering as a group does not increase your chances of winning the lottery.
    3. Registration will close 48 hours before the start of each event, and participants will be randomly selected.
    4. If you are selected, you will receive a confirmation email from tabletop@fanime.com. Add this email to your address book beforehand so our emails don’t go to your spam folder!
    5. Selected participants must respond to the confirmation email within 24 hours to secure their spot.
    6. If you do not receive an email 48 hours before your event of interest, you will be automatically added to the waitlist.
  • Arrive Early! Be sure to arrive at least 5-10 minutes before your scheduled session so you can check-in with the event host. Failure to do so may result in the removal of your participation in the event without notice.
  • Waitlist Spots: If a registration link fills up, a limited number of waitlist spots may be available if registered participants do not show up. Speak to the event host 5-10 minutes before the event begins to see if you can join at the last minute!

Please note that the events schedule may be subject to change without notice. We will do our best to notify you in advance if there is an event change. Speak to a Gaming Hall staff member at con for the most up-to-date information!

Events Schedule

Blood on the Clocktower

Join us for an epic social deduction showdown where innocent townsfolk face off against the cunning demons hiding among them! Players wield unique powers, form alliances, spread deception, and execute suspects daily! Even death won’t stop you from influencing the game in this thrilling battle of wits and treachery.

Learn more about Blood on the Clocktower here

  • Player limit: 15 per session
  • When: Multiple session times and difficulties are available.
    • Trouble Brewing (Beginner) Friday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    • Trouble Brewing (Beginner) Friday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    • Trouble Brewing (Beginner) Saturday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    • Trouble Brewing (Beginner) Saturday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    • Trouble Brewing (Beginner) Sunday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Sects and Violets Friday 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    • Sects and Violets Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Bad Moon Rising Saturday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    • Bad Moon Rising Sunday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Sign up at https://apps.fanime.com/2026/tabletop/

Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi)/D&D Oneshot

Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) blends classic dungeon crawling with culinary creativity. Playing as the members of Laios’ party, you will explore the dungeon, defeat monsters, and… eat them?! No Dungeons & Dragons experience required. Character sheets, dice, and pencils will be provided.

  • Player limit: 6 per session
  • When: Multiple session times available.
    • Friday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    • Saturday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
    • Sunday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Sign up at https://apps.fanime.com/2026/tabletop/

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End/D&D Oneshot

Join us for a Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End/D&D oneshot! Frieren’s past and present parties have to work together to help villagers, explore dungeons, and defeat demons in the era of the Demon King. No Dungeons & Dragons experience required. Character sheets, dice, and pencils will be provided.

  • Player limit: 6 per session
  • When: Multiple session times available.
    • Friday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
    • Saturday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
    • Sunday 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
  • Sign up at https://apps.fanime.com/2026/tabletop/

Goblin Slayer TTRPG

Join us for a Goblin Slayer-inspired TTRPG oneshot! Assemble a party of adventurers and take on a goblin threat lurking near a frontier village. Will you survive long enough to collect the bounty? No tabletop RPG experience required. Character sheets, dice, and pencils will be provided.

KonoSuba TTRPG

Form a party inspired by KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Your team of misfits will take on quests, monsters, and general chaos (just try not to blow up your teammates in the process). No tabletop RPG experience required. Character sheets, dice, and pencils will be provided.

One Piece 7th Sea TTRPG

Come aboard and bring along all your hopes and dreams, as you become a part of a crew finding a way to the Grand Line. The path is branching and treacherous, and how you navigate your way is up to you and your crew. Fight, talk, steal, or flirt your way to success: Anything is possible through the 7th Sea 2nd Edition system, which allows you all sorts of ways to approach a situation with the dice you have at your disposal.

  • Player limit: 6 per session
  • When: Multiple session times available.
    • Friday 9:30 pm – 1:00 am
    • Saturday 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
    • Sunday 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    • Monday 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • Sign up at https://apps.fanime.com/2026/tabletop/

Resident Evil TTRPG

Based on the events of Resident Evil 7… can you and your friends escape from the Baker’s mansion before it’s too late? You all have unfortunately been captured and are being held by Lucas in one of his twisted games to satisfy his morbid curiosity in how the mold will affect you in the next two hours. Your group must quickly solve a series of puzzles, make decisions as the situation changes, and roll the dice that will affect your fate.

Tabletop Tournament Policy

  • Sign-ups will be available in the area where the tournament is scheduled to take place.
    • For Mahjong tournaments, inquire with Mahjong staff
    • For Trading Card Game (TCG) tournaments, inquire with TCG staff
  • Tournament registration will close an hour before the tournament start time.
  • Signing up for a tournament does not guarantee you a spot in the tournament. You must show up on time to participate.
  • Please bring your own deck for Trading Card Game tournaments. Some TCG events have unique rules, so please check their descriptions below.
  • Tournament schedule is subject to change without notice. Speak to a member of Gaming Hall at con for the most up-to-date information!

Mahjong

Join the Pacific Mahjong League and learn how to play Mahjong! We’ve got regular tables and automatic tables for your enjoyment. Test your skills in our Beginner and Advanced tournaments for the chance to win a prize! And don’t forget to check out our Mahjong Exhibition games at the Gaming Stage.

Friday, May 22, 2026

  • 9:00 am – 1:00 am: Open Free Play
  • 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Learn to Play Mahjong

Saturday, May 23, 2026

  • 9:00 am – 1:00 am: Open Free Play
  • 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Learn to Play Mahjong
  • 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Riichi Mahjong Beginner Tournament

Sunday, May 24, 2026

  • 9:00 am – 1:00 am: Open Free Play
  • 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Learn to Play Mahjong
  • 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm: Riichi Mahjong Advanced Tournament
  • 10:30 pm – 12:00 am: Riichi Mahjong Advanced Tournament Final

Monday, May 25, 2026

  • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Open Free Play

Trading Card Games (TCGs)

Learn-to-Play

Swing by the Learn-to-Play area and learn a new game! Drop by the TCG area and hop into a Learn-to-Play! Learn-to-Plays are available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm.

  • Learn-to-Play – Gundam
  • Learn-to-Play – Lorcana
  • Learn-to-Play – Magic: The Gathering
  • Learn-to-Play – One Piece
  • Learn-to-Play – Pokémon
  • Learn-to-Play – Riftbound

Tournament Schedule

Bring your own deck and fight for honor! Glory! And… prizes! See details below for rules, and visit the TCG area at con to sign up & ask questions!

Friday, May 22, 2026
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm:Magic: The Gathering (MTG) Commander
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm:Nexus Night Riftbound Tournament
(24 player capacity, three 60-minute rounds, best of 3, no proxies)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm:MTG Commander
Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm:Lorcana Tournament
(24 player capacity, three 50-minute rounds. Players must bring their own deck legal in Core format.)
11:00 am – 2:00 pm:Nexus Night – Riftbound Tournament
(24 player capacity, three 60-minute rounds, best of 3, no proxies)
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm:One Piece Tournament
(24 player capacity, three 50-minute rounds)
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm:MTG Commander
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm:Pokémon Tournament
(24 player capacity, three 40-minute rounds)
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm:Maids The Gathering
Sunday, May 24, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm:Nexus Night – Riftbound Tournament
(24 player capacity, three 60-minute rounds, best of 3, no proxies)
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm:Gundam Tournament
(24 player capacity; three 50-minute rounds)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: MTG Commander

Looking to play even more MTG Commander?

  • MTG Commander Open Play is available from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
  • Grab a buzzer and we’ll call you as soon as we have four players ready to play!
  • Pop-up flags for brackets available with registration
  • Note: The open play events do not award prize tickets. Sign up for one of the scheduled Commander tournaments to get prizes.

Want even MORE Magic: The Gathering? Check out our Gaming Stage events schedule for Maids The Gathering and MTG Staffer Showdown!

2026 Partners

Partners

Pacific Mahjong League – Tabletop’s Mahjong provider 

Laughing Dragon MTG – TCG programming provider

Are you interested in being a tabletop gaming partner? Do you want to lead a TTRPG or D&D event? Please contact tabletop@fanime.com to start a conversation!