Tabletop Gaming
Welcome to the Ultimate Tabletop Gaming Experience at Planet Comicon Kansas City!
2026 PCKC Table Top Gaming Program
Board Games
Board Game Library: Open Play
All Weekend · Free
Step into the Free Play Room and explore a library of over 200 board and card games, from classics to brand-new releases. Grab a game, gather friends, and play at your own pace. The library is sponsored by Level One Game Shop, Mindgames & Magic, and Pawn & Pint.
View the gaming library here: Planet Comicon KC 2026 – Board Game Library
Play & Take Board Games
All Weekend · Free
Learn featured board games with help from knowledgeable staff and volunteers, then enter for a chance to take them home. Winners will be announced Sunday at 1:00 PM. If you are a selected winner and unable to pick-up on Sunday, games will be held at Level One Game Shop for two weeks. Arrangements for shipping can also be made, with additional cost.
Japanese Board Game Center: Learn & Play
All Weekend · Free
Interested in Japanese board games? Visit the Tabletop Gaming Room to learn and play a curated selection of titles imported directly from Japan. Sessions are designed for all ages and experience levels, with staff available to teach rules, answer questions, and help players jump into games quickly. Featured games include Trickarus, Dobutsu Shogi, and Kiri-Ai: The Duel, offering a mix of accessible family games and deeper strategy experiences.
Blood on the Clocktower
Saturday and Sunday · All Day · Free
Step into a world of intrigue, deception, and deduction with Blood on the Clocktower, a breakout hit at conventions such as Gen Con and PAX Unplugged. This social deduction game welcomes both seasoned veterans and complete beginners, with experienced storytellers guiding each session to ensure a dramatic and memorable experience.
The first game begins at 12:00 PM, with new sessions firing approximately every hour. Each session lasts about 90 minutes and is capped at 12 players. The final session begins at 8:00 PM on Saturday and 2:00 PM Sunday. Registration is required at the Level One Game Shop booth in the Tabletop Gaming Room.
Magic: The Gathering
Commander Command Zone
All Weekend · Free
Step into the Command Zone for open-play Commander all weekend long. Tables are organized by preferred playstyle—Social, Challenging, or Competitive—so players can find the right fit for their group. Library decks are available to borrow, and Commander preconstructed decks are available for purchase on site.
Learn to Play: Magic: The Gathering
All Weekend · Free
Stop by the Level One Game Shop booth to learn Magic using prebuilt constructed decks. Staff and volunteers walk players through the basics of turn structure, combat, and card interactions in a friendly, low-pressure setting. Participants receive a free promo card just for learning.
On-Demand Sealed Events
All Weekend · $40 per player
Level One Game Shop hosts sealed Magic events throughout the weekend featuring themed releases such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider-Man, and more. Events fire on demand, making it easy to jump into a sealed experience without committing to a fixed schedule.
Jumpstart Event
All Weekend · On Demand · $15 per player
Mindgames and Magic hosts fast, casual head-to-head matches using Jumpstart packs. When two players sign up, they shuffle two packs together and begin playing immediately—no deckbuilding required. The winner receives a pack of Lorwyn Eclipsed. Events fire as soon as two players are ready, making this a true drop-in experience.
Commander Preconstructed Tournament
Saturday Afternoon · $50 per player
Mindgames and Magic hosts a Commander Preconstructed Tournament designed for balanced, accessible competition. Each participant receives and keeps a Commander preconstructed deck, ensuring an even playing field. Every entry adds one booster pack to the prize pool, with rewards scaling based on attendance. The start time will be finalized between 3:00–5:00 PM depending on signups.
Late Night Commander Parties
- Friday · 8:00–10:00 PM · Free
Play Commander with Level One Game Shop after the con closes for the day in a relaxed late-night environment. All participants receive promo cards, plus a Commander Bingo Card—the first player in each pod to complete a Bingo wins additional prizes. The more squares you fill, the more prizes you can earn, including Planet Comicon merchandise tickets. - Saturday · 8:00–10:00 PM · Free
Hosted by Mindgames and Magic and PlanesWalking, this Saturday night event celebrates Magic’s most social format. Bring your own deck or borrow one on site and enjoy multiplayer games full of big plays, table politics, and memorable moments. Door prizes including Planet Comicon merchandise tickets.
Pokémon
Learn to Play: Pokémon Trading Card Game
All Weekend · Free · Ages 6+
Become the very best by learning the Pokémon Trading Card Game with help from Level One Game Shop staff and volunteers. Players are taught the basic rules and gameplay flow in a child-friendly environment. Participants earn a promo card just for learning.
Pokémon Model Kit Building
All Weekend · $15 · While Supplies Last · Ages 6+
Get introduced to model kit building with a guided Pokémon kit session. The ticket price includes your choice of Pokémon model and staff assistance throughout the build process.
Create Your Own Pokémon Card
All Weekend · Free · Ages 6+
Design and color your very own Pokémon card using provided materials. Take your creation home or display it on the Pokémon Center board to share with other fans.
Pokémon Trading Post & Education Center
Saturday · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM · Free
Learn how to properly care for your collection, store cards safely, and spot counterfeit cards with guidance from Pokémon experts. Staff are also available to assist with singles trading. Families and collectors of all ages are encouraged to attend.
Bandai Zone
One Piece Card Game: Learn to Play
All Weekend · Free
Learn the fundamentals of the One Piece Card Game with guided instruction from Level One Game Shop staff and volunteers. Participants receive a promo card for learning.
Gundam TCG: Learn to Play
All Weekend · Free
Learn the basics of the Gundam Trading Card Game in staff-led demo sessions from Level One Game Shop. Promo cards are awarded for participation.
Gundam Model Kit Building
All Weekend · $20 · While Supplies Last
Build your first Gunpla with step-by-step guidance from experienced hobbyists from Level One Game Shop. The ticket includes a Gundam model kit and instruction covering assembly techniques and hobby fundamentals.
Flesh and Blood: Learn to Play
All Weekend · Free
Mindgames and Magic hosts Learn to Play: Flesh and Blood, introducing players to one of tabletop’s most skill-driven competitive card games. Guided instruction covers core mechanics, turn structure, and strategic fundamentals in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. Sessions run continuously, and no prior experience or materials are required.
Wargames
Open Play
All Weekend · Free
Mindgames and Magic offers guided tabletop demos of Warhammer 40,000, Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, Marvel Crisis Protocol. These hands-on sessions introduce gameplay flow and core mechanics across both large-scale battles and fast-paced skirmishes. All miniatures, terrain, and rules are provided.
BattleTech
All Weekend · Free
Presented by Catalyst Game Labs and Pawn & Pint, BattleTech returns with a full weekend of Classic BattleTech and Alpha Strike demos. Sessions are led by members of the Catalyst Demo Team, with all miniatures, dice, and rulebooks provided. Players can join learn-to-play demos, smaller skirmishes, or a massive ongoing BattleTech Grinder, a continuous free-for-all scenario running throughout the weekend.
Planet arKCanite GT
All Weekend · $110 per player · Preregistration Required
Mindgames and Magic hosts the coolest Warhammer 40K Event in the Midwest! This WH40K tournament is attached to Planet Comicon Kansas City and is the perfect weekend for the hobbyist who also wants to experience all that Planet Comicon Kansas City has to offer… and play 5 rounds of fun yet competitive Warhammer! You must preregister at https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/C4OG3b3Pxvr8. Registration includes a three-day pass to Planet Comicon Kansas City which is required for entry.
Miniatures Paint ’n’ Take Station
All Weekend · Donations Accepted
Take a break from the con floor and paint a miniature to take home. Guests choose from fantasy, sci-fi, or historical miniatures, with paints, brushes, and guidance provided by experienced painters. This is a charity event benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospital. Donations support the purchase of games and puzzles for hospitalized children in Kansas City.
Tabletop Roleplaying Games
Open RPG Tables
Friday & Saturday · Free
Heroes wanted! Join open tables for Dungeons & Dragons 5E, Daggerheart, Vampire: The Masquerade, Shadowrun, and more. Players check in at Hero Headquarters, where the Quest Board lists available games. Sessions average two to three hours, and all supplies are provided.
Pathfinder & Starfinder RPGs with Paizo Organized Play
All Weekend · Free
Explore the fantasy world of Golarion in the Second Edition of the Pathfinder roleplaying game, or jump a few millennia into the future to the science-fantasy galaxy of Starfinder–now upgraded to a matching new Second Edition of its own, using the same base rules! Check in at our Headquarters, just outside the Roleplaying room. Sessions run 2 ½ to 3 hours, no supplies or prior experience necessary!
Epic Dungeons & Dragons
Sunday · 12:00–4:00 PM · Free
Returning for its eighth year, the annual Epic Dungeons & Dragons event brings together over 100 players across 16 tables for a shared adventure. Players may choose a Level 3 or Level 8 character, with pre-generated and blank sheets available. Registration begins at 12:00 PM, gameplay starts at 1:00 PM, and seating closes at 12:45 PM. This charity event benefits Children’s Mercy Hospital, with optional donations enabling rerolls or guaranteed natural twenties.
Retail Booths — Tabletop Gaming Room
Level One Game Shop
Stop by the Level One Game Shop booth in the Tabletop Gaming Room for games, supplies, and gifts across a wide range of tabletop hobbies. The booth features the latest releases for Magic: The Gathering, tabletop roleplaying games, and accessories including dice, journals, and indie RPGs. If you try a demo of any Bandai card games, staff can help you find everything you need to build your next deck or expand your collection. Level One also carries imported board games from Japan and a variety of pop-culture items perfect for gifts or collectors.
Mindgames and Magic
Mindgames and Magic is your source for all things Cards, Comics, Games and More! Mindgames and Magic supports tabletop programming throughout the weekend and offers a wide selection of TCGs, tabletop wargames, board games, accessories, and event support at their booth.
Pawn & Pint
The Pawn and Pint booth will feature both DragonClaw ChainMaille and Jedi Lizzy’s Geek Boutique. We’ll be vending handmade chainmaille items, premium dice sets, collectible fandom pins, and information about attending or hosting events at Kansas City’s Boardgame Tavern.
