Dates: 4–6 Dec 2026 · preview night from 5pm on 4 Dec; ends 8pm on 6 Dec
The Asian Board Games Festival, run by Origame, calls itself the largest English-speaking board game convention in Asia. Its 2026 edition is at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, with a preview night on Friday 4 December and two full days after that. Asian publishers and designers bring their latest games to play and buy.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Marina Bay Sands
Best for
Board gamers who want to try new Asian-designed games before buying
Budget
Ticket prices weren’t shown when we checked; see Eventbrite
Time to allow
Half a day to a full day (suggestion)
Nearest MRT
Bayfront
Good to know
2-Day + Preview Night tickets include a 2026 ABGF Limited Edition Game
Why go?
It’s a rare chance to play new Asian board games with their publishers and designers in the room.
Every age is welcome, so it suits families as much as hardcore gamers.
What to do
01 · Play before you buy
The organiser says you can play and buy the latest Asian releases, with publishers, designers and players from across Asia at the show.
02 · Fill your Play Passport
The Play Passport rewards you with a stamp for each game you play from a different country. On 1-Day tickets, passports and games go to the first 200 guests each day.
03 · Choose your ticket
2-Day + Preview Night tickets cover the Friday preview from 5pm and both full days, and include a 2026 ABGF Limited Edition Game.
Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event, according to the Eventbrite listing.
For a regular table the rest of the year, see our board game cafe guide.
Plan your visit
Address
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
Opening hours
4–6 Dec 2026; preview night from 5pm on Fri 4 Dec; the event ends at 8pm on Sun 6 Dec. Full daily hours weren’t published when we checked
Getting there
Bayfront MRT, then follow the signs to Sands Expo
Tickets or booking
Eventbrite; refunds up to 7 days before
Accessibility
Sands Expo halls are step-free with lifts (suggestion; check with the venue)
Before you go
- Arrive early on a 1-Day ticket: passports and games go to the first 200 guests each day.
- Bring a tote bag for the games you buy (suggestion).
- BANDAI CARD GAMES Fest 26-27 is also at Sands Expo on 5–6 December, for card game players (check its own site).
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Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 21 October 2026 · Asian Board Games Festival – official site · Asian Board Games Festival – about · Eventbrite – Asian Board Games Festival 2026 tickets
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): LN9267 (CC BY-SA 4.0); GastelEtzwane (CC BY-SA 4.0); jareed (CC BY 2.0); William Cho (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Prices, hours and addresses come from the venue’s or organiser’s official pages linked below, checked on 21 October 2026; they change, so confirm before you go. Photos are freely licensed from Wikimedia Commons. We had no licensed photo of the venue itself, so photos of the activity elsewhere are captioned ‘Not a Singapore venue’. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.