QC gov't, Gaming Library expand All aBOARD Expo 2026 into learning, creative platform
By Trixee Rosel
The Quezon City government, in partnership with Gaming Library, is expanding All aBOARD Expo 2026 beyond a gaming convention into a platform for learning, creativity, and cultural engagement.
Mayor Joy Belmonte said the initiative underscores the city’s goal of providing accessible spaces that encourage community participation.
All aBOARD Expo 2026 is a multi-day board game and tabletop gaming convention in Quezon City featuring international guests, publishers, and gaming communities for tournaments, workshops, and game showcases.
The expo will run from May 28 to 31 at the QC M.I.C.E. Center.
Registration is open for six pass types.
VIP tickets are priced from P1,000 to P5,500, offering collectible items, exclusive freebies, and board games worth up to P4,000.
Non-Quezon City residents may avail of tickets priced at P150, while QC residents with valid identification and children aged 12 and below will be granted free entry.
Organizers said a special corporate rate will also be offered in partnership with Seda Vertis North for participants coming from outside the city.
The event, organized with Gaming Library, will feature international tournaments such as the Asia Championship of Unmatched and Grand Archive Regionals.
It will also include workshops, learning sessions, and more than 200 exclusive board game releases aimed at expanding exposure to global gaming culture.
City Administrator Michael Alimurung said the expo has become a venue for shared learning experiences, attracting both residents and visitors interested in interactive activities beyond entertainment.
“Last year we broke records. This year, we aim to break barriers,” Gaming Library chief executive officer Hans Kenner Fernandez said, noting that the 2026 edition will feature broader international participation and expanded tournaments.
The initiative, supported by the Quezon City Tourism Department, underscores the city’s direction of using cultural events as platforms for education, creativity, and community development.