Welcome to the Ultimate Tabletop Gaming Experience at Planet Anime Kansas City!
Tabletop gaming activities will run all weekend long in room 2504A&B. Hours will be Friday 5:00pm-12:00am, Saturday – 9:30am-12:00am, Sunday 10:00am- 5:00pm. Prepare to embark on an adventure like no other in our tabletop gaming oasis. Dive into a world where strategy meets excitement, and imagination knows no bounds!
Head to 2504A&B at PAKC for all things TCG and Tabletop Gaming!
Tabletop Gaming PAKC 2024
Learn-to-Play Tabletop Games
Kiri-ai: The Duel
Anime Board Game Library – With Play and Takes!
Game runners will be available all weekend to teach a collection of games! You can enter the Kiri-ai tournament at this link: HERE
Game Library
Our extensive game library is open all weekend! Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just starting out, there’s something for everyone. This is also a great opportunity to try out games you’ve been curious about. Come and discover your next favorite game!
Playtesting
Throughout the weekend, you’ll have the chance to playtest games from top publishers and innovative homebrew creators. Your feedback could shape the next big hit in tabletop gaming!
Trading Card Games
Learn To Play Trading Card Games!
We will roll out every 30 minutes between the following times. Each Learn to Play session will take approximately 20-30 minutes.
Friday 5pm – 8pm
Saturday 1pm – 7pm
Sunday 10am – 3pm
Pokemon Card Game (Kids friendly age: 6+)
One Piece Card Game
Digimon Card Game
Union Arena
Oshi Push! – The V-Tuber Card Game
Card Game Activities
Pokemon Raid Battle!
Battle in this fun yet difficult format for the Pokémon TCG. Test your deck and try to defeat the raid boss and earn a Promo Pack for participating! Pokémon decks available for purchase, for any level of player (beginner or pro).
Pokemon Trick or Treat!
All ages welcome, recommended ages 6-12.
Come take a break in the game room and relax with Pokemon Halloween themed coloring pages, word searches, and more! Any participants will receive a Pokemon BOOster pack! Free to join, available during all hours of the convention hall floor.
On-the-spot Magic Spooky Chaos Draft
Stop by the tabletop room to sign up for a draft. We will fire as soon as we have enough people signed up for a Chaos Draft! Players will be using the newest set Duskmourn, plus Crimson Vow and Midnight Hunt to draft and build a deck. Players will receive booster and promo pack prizing and get to take all their cards home! – Additional cost for packs to participate will apply.
Magic the Gathering: Learn to Play!
Our Learn to Play sessions are designed to be engaging and accessible. Our friendly instructors will guide you through the basics, including how to build your deck, understand the rules, and develop winning strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow enthusiasts, learn a new game, and dive into the vibrant community of MtG players.
Magic the Gathering: Open Play All Weekend!
Open Play is the perfect opportunity to bring your favorite decks, test new strategies, and engage in epic battles with fellow players. The open play format allows for casual and competitive matches, making it an ideal setting for players of all experience levels.
On-Demand Commander Pods
Jump into the action with our On-Demand Commander Pods! For just a $5 buy-in, you can join a Commander pod whenever 4 players sign up. The winner of each pod will receive 4 booster packs of Magic: The Gathering.
Format: Bring your own 100-card deck that adheres to the standard Commander rules. Decks must be singleton, with no duplicates outside of basic lands, and must contain only cards within the chosen Commander’s color identity.
Available all weekend long, so whenever you’re ready to play, we’ll get a pod going!
On-Demand Duskmourn Drafts
Immerse yourself in the chilling world of Duskmourn, the latest horror-themed, standard-legal Magic: The Gathering set. For a $20 buy-in, you can participate in an on-demand draft that will fire as soon as 8 players sign up.
Format: Draft your deck, keep what you pull, and battle it out! One pack per player will be added to the prize pool. The top players will be rewarded as follows:
1st Place: 5 packs
2nd Place: 2 packs
3rd Place: 1 pack
These drafts will be running all weekend, so grab your spot and get ready to draft whenever you’re ready to play!
These events will be ongoing throughout the weekend at Planet Anime Kansas City 2024. Don’t miss your chance to join the fun and win some awesome prizes!
Card Game Tournaments
One Piece TCG Beginner Friendly Starter Deck Tournament
Saturday at 1:30 pm
Format: Starter Deck. Deck Building Not Required
Make sure to check out our One Piece learn-to-play schedule if you are new to the game! No need to bring your own deck, one is included in the ticket price and you will be able to hop into the tournament at 1:30pm on Saturday. Winner will receive a special prize and participants will receive some goodies too!
Additional cost for starter deck to participate will apply
Kiri-ai: The Duel Tournament
Sunday at 1:30 pm
You can learn the game in a few minutes and start playing this simple two-player samurai dueling game. Demos will be held before the event start time, each session should last 5-10 minutes. The tournament is free to join, with the winner receiving a gift card that can be used in-store or on our website! Click HERE to enter!
Magic the Gathering Draft
ALL WEEKEND!
On Demand Fire – more info soon!
Warhammer 40k Tournament
Blade & Bolter GT: A Warhammer 40K Grand Tournament
FREE 3-DAY PASS TO PLANET ANIME KANSAS CITY WITH YOUR B&BGT TICKET PURCHASE
Mindgames and Magic welcomes you to the grim darkness of the far future at the “Blade & Bolter GT: Planet Anime,” the ultimate Warhammer 40,000 tournament set to unfold at Planet Anime Kansas City! Prepare for a weekend of epic battles, strategic maneuvering, and glorious victories in the 41st millennium. This will be a two day 5 round event.
Buy your ticket through Best Coast Pairings: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/2R6E6GUWLQ
Ticket must be purchased through the above link to enter.
Event Details
Date and Time: October 19th-20th, starting at 9:00 AM each day.
Location Planet Anime Kansas City. Bartle Hall Convention Center
Tournament Feature
Game System: Warhammer 40,000, 10th edition.
Points Limit: 2000 points.
Mission Decks: Utilizing the Pariah Nexus missions set
Rounds: 5 rounds in total, with 3 rounds on Saturday and 2 rounds on Sunday.
Special Highlights
Ticket Information: A ticket for the “Blade & Bolter GT: Planet Anime” costs $65 and includes a 3-day pass to Planet Anime Kansas City. Immerse yourself in the ultimate convention experience while participating in intense Warhammer 40k battles.
Prizes Galore: Competitors have the chance to win incredible prizes, with categories such as Best General, Best in various factions, Best Painted, and the prestigious Best Overall. The spoils of war await those who prove themselves on the battlefield.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable Warhammer 40,000 experience. Join us at Planet Anime Kansas City for a weekend filled with camaraderie, competition, and the relentless warfare of the 41st millennium. May the Emperor guide your armies to victory!
Dungeons & Dragons
One-Shot Adventures on Demand Each Day!
Sign up for thrilling one-shot adventures hosted by our incredible Dungeon Masters from ReRoll Tavern. Whether you’re a veteran adventurer or new to the world of D&D, these sessions are perfect for diving into epic quests and unforgettable stories!
Mini Epic
Friday 5:50pm – 10pm
It’s mini but it’s EPIC!
More info and sign up link soon!
Pokemon Switch Event
THE PGL ELITE 4 CHALLENGE!
Attention Trainers!
Over the last year, you have battled your way through Planet Gaming League’s Gym Challenges! At Planet Anime 2023 and Planet Comicon 2024, you powered through battles, trivia, and safari trials. Only the strongest and wisest were able to walk away with a Qualifier Pin and the right to claim a place among the Pokemon Pros!
And now it’s time to let loose!
The Elite Four will be at Planet Anime 2024 accepting qualified challengers! Beware! These Trainers have been given the go-ahead to shift into overdrive and challengers will have to lock in their most trusted Pokemon team during each challenge run. Only those who can muster all the courage and strength to carry their team through this Elite Gauntlet can stake a claim as a Planet Gaming League Pokemon Champion!
So, gear up your Nintendo Switch and bring your Pokemon Scarlet/Violet squad to Planet Anime to see if you have what it takes to go the distance!
Only those that qualified will be able to battle for the grand prize! Challengers that do not have a qualifier pin can still take on The Elite Four to test their skills.
When: Saturday October 19th, 2024, Sunday October 20th, 2024
Where: The challenge will happen outside of the Tabletop room 2502A&B.
Time: Saturday – 12:00pm – 6:00pm, Sunday – 12pm-4pm
Didn’t qualify at previous conventions? Don’t worry! We have a host of game shops that will hold qualifier tournaments leading up to Planet Anime to give you another chance!
For the uninitiated, we are offering a last chance to earn a spot! Starting September 23rd, Elite 4 Qualifier Tournaments will be held at Planet Gaming League’s Gaming Partners: Sept 23rd – October 17th
HUGE Thank You To Our Partnered Game Stores!
We couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our partnered game stores:
ReRoll Tavern
LevelOne
Mindgames & Magic
Your dedication and passion for the gaming community make events like this possible. Thank you for being such fantastic partners!
