What an absolute whirlwind of a weekend! Now that the dust has settled and the doors have closed at the Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center, we are still completely hyped from the incredible energy of Southeast Asia’s biggest board gaming event.
An epic celebration of tabletop culture like ALL ABOARD EXPO 2026 would have been impossible without our phenomenal network of partners, sponsors, and the local gaming community. We played games, built connections, sparked creativity, and showed the world how vibrant the tabletop scene is in the Philippines and across Asia.
Here is a look back at what made this year's expo an unforgettable milestone.
A Visionary Partnership: Gaming Library x Quezon City Government
This collaboration between Gaming Library and the local government went far beyond your typical convention. By bringing ALL ABOARD EXPO to life in the heart of the city, we successfully pushed the boundaries of what a board gaming event can achieve:
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Promoting Inclusive Entertainment: We opened up the hobby by offering free entry to QCitizens and kids, ensuring world-class board games were accessible to everyone.
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Fostering Learning and Strategy: We championed tabletop games as powerful tools for critical thinking, financial literacy, and cognitive development outside the classroom. Fun na, educational pa!
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Elevating Tourism & Community: We proudly positioned Quezon City as a premier, vibrant cultural hub for innovation in Southeast Asia, while helping thousands of attendees reduce digital fatigue through real, face-to-face connection.
Our deepest gratitude goes out to the Quezon City Government, led by the visionary Mayor Joy Belmonte, along with the QC Tourism Department, for believing in the power of play.
"By bringing tabletop gaming to the forefront, we aren't just playing—we're building real-world communities and sharp minds."
Bringing the Global Tabletop Stage to Manila
A massive shoutout goes to our international creators, designers, illustrators, and publishers, as well as the competitive players who traveled from every corner of the globe to join us. Your presence truly elevated ALL ABOARD EXPO 2026 onto a global stage for tabletop brilliance!
We want to give a massive, heartfelt thank you to the incredible brands and organizations that backed this vision:
Our Partners and Sponsors
Platinum Partners
Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG)
Allplay
Asmodee USA
Devir Games
Happy Baobab
IELLO Games
Level 99 Games
Solis Game Studio
Major Partners
BoardM
Broadway Games
Blue Orange
Chaosium Inc.
CMON
Grand Archive
Cookie Run
Gigamic
Good Games Publishing
Homosapiens Lab / Wonderful World Board Games
Let's Play Games
Mana Underground
Mandoo Games
Plaid Hat Games
Rolling Wizards Studio
SmartGames
Tabletoys Board Game Store & Library
Minor Partners
Bad Comet
Brother Ming
Co. The Collectible Store
Dice Throne
EmperorS4
Jelly Jelly Games
Ketch
MTS Games
The Op
Playte
Portal Games
Scorpion Masqué
Sultan Sleeves
Warped Reality Games
Corporate Partners
Converge
GCash
Globe
Loot Prints
MWELL
Power Mac Center
Scan Global Logistics
Seda Vertis North
Smart
Studio Bennie
Trip.com
Xpress
Community Partners
Ateneo Blue Nest
Ateneo Intellectual Property Office
The Dice Tower
Fundación Sansó
Greasy Snitches
Jigsaw Puzzlers Philippines
PNU Nat20
Rio Grande Games
UP Tabletop
Media Partners
iMPACT
When In Manila
Photo and Video coverage captured by the amazing team at Ivec Photography.
Until the Next Roll of the Dice!
From the packed free-play tables and intense tournament brackets to the highly anticipated exclusive game releases, thank you for helping us make history. We couldn't have asked for a better, more passionate community to share this with.
You proved that tabletop gaming is alive, well, and growing faster than ever in Southeast Asia.
Missed out on the action or want to relive the best moments? Check out the full event recap, photo galleries, and future event announcements directly on the Gaming Library All Aboard Expo Page.
About Gaming Library
Gaming Library is your ultimate destination for board games, offering a diverse selection perfect for families, friends, and gamers of all levels—from beginners to seasoned pros. 🌟 We carefully curate our collection by sourcing the best titles from around the globe, ensuring there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a casual player or a hardcore hobbyist. 🎲 Our mission is to bring people together, strengthen family bonds, and create lasting friendships through the joy of tabletop gaming. Beyond the fun, we believe board games are a powerful way to develop essential skills and sharpen critical thinking—skills you can carry into everyday life. Explore our world of games and discover the perfect match for your next game night!
