Get ready to roll the dice and mark your calendars! All ABOARD EXPO 2026 is returning from May 28–31, 2026, at the Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center, and it’s shaping up to be our biggest tabletop celebration yet.
What’s New for 2026?
We’re leveling up the experience this year with even more ways to play:
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Massive Tournament Lineup: Test your skills in fan-favorites like Unmatched, Dice Throne, Summoner Wars, and Ashes: Ascendancy. We’re also opening up new competitive brackets for Splendor, Cascadia, and The Vale of Eternity.
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Fresh from Essen & Gen Con: Get your hands on the newest global releases. Be the first to play titles fresh from the world's biggest gaming stages, all available in the Gaming Library collection.
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World Premieres: Witness the debut of brand-new titles, featuring a first look at our special Philippine editions: Modern Art PH, Sinigang, and Kalikasan.
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VIP Workshops & Guests: Learn from the best in the business! We’re hosting exclusive workshops on game design with Emmerson Matsuuchi and crew, illustration sessions with David Esbri and Maeva Da Silva, and a deep dive into board games as educational tools with Hana Cho and the Happy Baobab team.
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Community for All: We’ve expanded our spaces for families and local creators. Head up to the 3rd-floor open gaming area for everything from Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons to high-speed Beyblade battles.
What’s Up with the Animal-Themed Passes?
Wondering which animal icon fits your gaming style? Here’s the breakdown of our 2026 pass tiers:
Tarsier Junior & Tamaraw QC Passes – FREE!
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Tarsier Junior: For our younger gamers (12 and below), featuring a special Junior Adventure Guide to earn prizes.
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Tamaraw QC: Free entry for Quezon City residents! Just bring a valid QCitizen ID or QC school ID to register.
Binturong Pass (Standard 1-Day or 4-Day)
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The essential ticket for non-QC residents. Includes a wristband for full access to the main floor and most EXPO activities.
Haribon VIP Pass (The Starter VIP)
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4-Day Access: No need to book daily; you're set for the whole weekend.
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Battle Pass Adventure Guide: Back by popular demand! Complete challenges to collect the redesigned Stages 1–5 Achievement Pins.
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Exclusive Swag: Includes the official EXPO Tote Bag and an EXPO ID with Lanyard.
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XPRESS Vouchers: Get ₱200 worth of vouchers for use at the event.
Adarna VIP Pass (The Explorer)
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Includes all Haribon perks, plus:
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EXPO Water Flask: Stay hydrated during those long gaming sessions.
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EXPO Game Pouch: The perfect organizer for your dice, cards, and small accessories.
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Enchanted Quest Pin: Access to a secret objective (of not using a skip in the Battle Pass). Are you up for a challenge?
- XPRESS Vouchers: Get ₱400 worth of vouchers (instead of just ₱200) for use at the event.
Bakunawa VIP Pass (The Ultimate Legend)
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Includes all Haribon & Adarna perks, plus:
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Mythic Quest Pin: The ultimate badge of honor for those who 100% their Battle Pass.
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Plinko Jungle Drop: The highlight of the VIP experience! Drop your pucks into the Plinko machine to win surprise board games from our secret stash (valued at ₱4,000+).
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VIP Gaming Lounge: Special access to a dedicated play area on the 3rd floor.
- XPRESS Vouchers: Get ₱400 worth of vouchers (same as Adarna VIP Pass) for use at the event.
⚠️ Note: VIP Passes (Haribon, Adarna, and Bakunawa) are strictly limited. Once they sell out, they won't be restocked!
About Gaming Library
Gaming Library aims to be the go-to resource for board games, providing not only titles that can be enjoyed by families, but also to be enjoyed by friends both newcomers and veterans alike. By pulling from different resources from all over the world, we at Gaming Library curate an impressive collection of games for consumers to choose from, suitable for anybody from casual players to hardcore hobbyists. In doing so, we hope to provide the best means to foster activities that strengthen family ties and friendships, while teaching relevant skills and practical critical thinking that can be applied to your everyday life.
