Are you feeling lucky? How about strategic? Do you enjoy games of chance or skill? Games have an extraordinary way of bringing people together around an otherwise ordinary table. At the tabletop gaming area, enthusiasts sit, think, laugh, and play new and old games all weekend long.
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Where friends and family enjoyed spirited fun…or join chummy games of competition.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
Whether you are a newcomer, a seasoned veteran, or somewhere in between, all gamers are welcom to join the adventuring party! Dungeon Masters from Table Two Gaming host scheduled role-playing games for D&D.
BOARD GAME LIBRARY AND OPEN PLAY
The Board Game Library and Open Play is presented by The Adventure Beings (TAB) intrigues curious minds and gives gamers the chance to browse and play games from a vast library collection. All games and gamers are welcomed to join sessions in progress or bring their own recently acquired games from the exhibit hall to open them up and get a game in!
Play-To-Win
Do you want to win a FREE board game?! Check out the Play-To-Win area in the Tabletop Gaming Hallway of the 3rd Floor in front of room 360! Never heard of a Play-to-win and wondering what it is? Ask any of our Play to Win specialists for help! Return on Sunday at 4 PM for the drawing to find out if you win a FREE copy of any of the games you played throughout the weekend! All prize support for Play-To-Win is provided by Double Exposure – Envoy Program and their publisher partnerships. Prizes MUST be claimed in person by the winners at the time of the drawing. Prizes not claimed are forfeit and will be used in future Comicpalooza events. Check back later for the full list of games and publishers!
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GAME TOURNAMENTS
Do you have what it takes to be a Texas State Board Game Champion?! Can you bring home the gold for Texas at the Nationals?! Check out the Board Game Tournament area on the 3rd Floor Balcony for your chance to prove your board game expertise and to win badges to CharCon and Gen Con! Compete in any of the 14 Tournaments throughout the weekend to either win the Texas State Championship or qualify for the National Championship at Gen Con! Winners of the 9 Texas State Championships will receive FREE tickets to CharCon2025 in Charleston, West Virginia to represent Texas in the Southwest Regional Championships.Winners of 5 Road to Gen Con Qualifiers will receive FREE tickets to Gen Con 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana to compete in National Championships. Board Game Tournaments brought to you by Double Exposure – Envoy Program and their publisher partnerships. 14 Tournaments in total! 9 State Championships and 5 Road to Gen Con events all happening at Comicpalooza!
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DnD "Shooting Gallery"
Adventurers are needed! Due to a shortage of skilled adventurers, the D&D training program is in session.
Dagorath
Dagorath, a Houston based Live Action Role-Playing game, welcomes all to experience fantasy medieval warfare. The sound of war drums and battle horns beckon you to join us in the shaping of our lore. Open to all ages, heroes, vilans, and everyone in between. Let the battles begin!
