The Asian Board Games Festival (ABGF) is making its Philippine debut, and it’s shaping up to be one of the more significant cultural events in the local tabletop scene this year.
What Is the Asian Board Games Festival?
Founded in Singapore in 2019 by board game publisher Origame, the Asian Board Games Festival is a regional celebration of games created by Asian designers, artists, and publishers. Now in its fourth country, the festival has grown into a genuine movement — one dedicated to putting Asian-made games on the world map.
The Philippines Gets Its Turn
ABGF PH 2026 runs May 2–3, 2026 at the Bayanihan Center, Kapitolyo, Pasig City. Entrance is free and open to all ages.
Co-organized by Origame and Filipino publisher Larong Atin — known for titles like Darna at ang Nawawalang Bato and Hugot — this marks the Philippines’ first time hosting the festival, following Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
What’s Happening at Asian Board Games Festival PH
Attendees can expect:
- 200+ games from 30+ publishers across 10 countries, spanning party, strategy, family, and thematic genres
- A Play Passport — collect stamps from each country’s booth and claim exclusive prizes
- Panel and designer talks on breaking into the industry and the stories behind the games
- Special launches: Berlin Manalaysay’s komik Death Metal, the Quiccs x TidoDojo Combatron toy collaboration, and Larong Atin’s new miniatures game — Combatron Komiks Kombat Arena
Notable titles on the floor include Origame’s Buffet Boss and Wok and Roll, Cili Padi Games’ Dancing Queen (winner of the BoardGameGeek 9-Card Design Contest), and Underdog Games’ #Inconversible — a game built around the experience of a breakup.
Plan Your Visit
Entrance is free. No need to know all the board games, the booths have learning sessions open to everyone.
🌐 asianboardgamesfestival.com/abgf-ph-2026
📧 [email protected]
📞 Duane Banzon — 0917-874-2789
The Asian Board Games Festival is a rare opportunity to engage with the best of Asian game design — all in one place, all for free. Whether you’re a seasoned hobbyist or a first-time player, May 2–3 at Bayanihan Center is worth your time.
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