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 3:00pm-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 2505A&B at PAKC for all things TCG and Tabletop Gaming!

Tabletop Gaming PAKC 2025

We are Proud to present our Game Store Partners!

We couldn’t have done it without the incredible support of our game store partners:

  • Pawn & Pint
  • Level One Game Shop
  • Mindgames & Magic

Their dedication and passion for the gaming community make events like this possible. Thank you for being such fantastic partners! 

What’s On Tap for TT in 2025!


Learn-to-Play Tabletop Games

  • Come to the Tabletop room and bring your friends! Even if you have never tried tabletop before, this will be a wonderful opportunity to learn how it works. There will be game masters to help guide you and games available for all experience levels! 

Game Library 

  • Step into our Free Play Room and discover a treasure trove of gaming delights! With a library boasting hundreds of games, you’re in for an adventure of board games, card games, and more. From classics to brand new games, the choice is yours! Grab a game, round up your friends, and let the adventures begin.  Our huge game library features over 200 titles and is sponsored by Level One Game Shop, Mindgames & Magic, and Pawn & Pint!

View the gaming library here: Planet Anime KC 2025 Board Game Library

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!

Paint and Take

  •  Join us in the Tabletop Gaming area at PAKC for our Paint & Take Workshop, proudly sponsored by Mindgames and Magic, Level One, and Pawn and Pint. We’ll provide everything you need to bring your miniature to life, including paints, brushes and step-by-step guide sheets for paint schemes, absolutely Free to all convention attendees.

After Hours Play

  • Check the convention  programming schedule for tabletop activities that extend until 10:00pm. More details are available in the tabletop room. 

       

Here is what each of our partner stores will be offering at PAKC 2025

Pawn and Pint Activations

Open Play RPG Corner 

Step into an adventure all your own with a weekend full of Open Play RPGs at Planet Anime’s Tabletop Gaming! Our Dungeon Masters will be running a variety of systems including Dungeons and Dragons 5e, Pathfinder, Starfinder, Shadow Run, Call of Cthulhu and more! 

Check the Quest Board on the Tabletop Gaming Lobby to see all the posted game schedules and available seats, then jump into any game that catches your eye. We’ll provide everything you need to play, including character sheets, pre-made heroes, dice, miniatures and more. All we need is you!

Whether you’re a seasoned dungeon delver or it’s your first day in the guild, we’re ready to fill your con experience with adventure! 

Paint & Take Workshop

Join us in the Tabletop Gaming area at Planet Anime for our Paint & Take Workshop, proudly sponsored by Mindgames and Magic, Level One, and Pawn and Pint.

Choose a free miniature from a wide selection of unpainted models, ranging from sci-fi, fantasy and historical minis, including favorites from Dungeons and Dragons, Star Wars and Warhammer 40K. 

We’ll provide everything you need to bring your miniature to life, including paints, brushes and step-by-step guide sheets for paint schemes, absolutely Free to all convention attendees.

Guests are also welcome to make a voluntary contribution to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital as part of the Paint & Take Workshop. All proceeds from these donations will be out toward supplying board games, card games and puzzles to patients at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Your generosity is always greatly appreciate!

Whether you’re a lifetime painter or this is your very first miniature, stop by Tabletop Gaming and claim your Free miniature, and take home a part of the convention you’ll enjoy for years to come! 

Level One Game Shop Activations

Japanese Board Game Center & Sword World RPG – Learn & Play

All weekend, Free

Interested in Japanese board games? Come by the Tabletop Room to learn some games that have been imported from Japan, with games for all ages and experience levels! The featured imported board games include Jisogi, Trickarus, Dobutsu Shogi, and Kiri-Ai: The Duel. 

Also we are excited to feature Japan’s oldest Tabletop Role-Playing Game, Sword World. We’ll have gaming sessions scheduled, so make sure to stop by Room 2505 to see the schedule. Don’t have time to sit for a gaming session? Stop by to learn how you can earn a free digital one-shot for a sneak peak at the official English translation, which is launching its crowdfunding campaign early next year.

Blood on the Clocktower

Saturday all day, Free

Get ready for an evening of intrigue, deception, and deduction at Blood on the Clocktower! This game has been making a splash at gaming conventions across the country, including Gen Con and Pax Unplugged. Join us in the Tabletop Gaming Room all day on Saturday for a thrilling experience where anything can happen.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there’s a spot for you! Will the forces of good triumph, or will evil take the upper hand? Come find out!

The first game starts at 10:30am, then should be firing every hour between our experienced storytellers. The last session will start at 8:00pm. Each gaming session should take an hour and a half and will be capped at 12 players, so make sure to register at the Level One Game Shop booth in the Tabletop Gaming Room.

Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man On-Demand Sealed Tournaments – All weekend, $40

Swing into the tabletop gaming room and play in a sealed tournament! Your ticket includes the Spider-Man Prerelease Kit which includes 6 play boosters, a stamped promo card, and spindown die. Play three rounds and earn pack-per-win prizing with bonus packs to 0-3 and 3-0 records. 

Avatar: The Last Airbender x Magic: The Gathering Late Night Party!

Friday 8:30pm-11:00pm, Free – Choose your nation! Join us for a late night Avatar themed gaming and activity night including Magic: The Gathering Commander. Don’t want to play? No problem, we’ll have non-TCG related activities all night as well!

When you enter the Tabletop Gaming Room when the event starts, you’ll receive an activity stamp card and a band representing the Fire, Earth, Air, or Water nation. Complete activities on your stamp card to earn points for your nation, no. 

Want to play Magic: The Gathering Commander? Bring your deck and you can also earn points for your nation. The nation with the most points at the end of the night will receive a prize! 

Pokemon

    • Learn to play Pokemon Card Game, All weekend, Free – Become the very best! Come learn to play the Pokemon Trading card game! Staff or volunteers from Level One Game Shop are available to teach basic rules of the game. Earn a promo just for learning! (Child friendly age: 6+)
    • Pokemon Model Kit Building, all weekend while supplies last $15 – A great way to get introduced into model kit building! Ticket price includes your choice of Pokemon and a staff member ready to help guide you through building your first model kit (Child friendly age: 6+)
  • Create your own Pokemon Card, Free – Ever want to design your own Pokemon? Or want to recreate your favorite? We have the materials for you to draw and color your very own Pokemon card. Take your creation home with you, or share it on our “Pokemon Center” board to show off to everyone! (Child friendly age: 6+)

Bandai Zone

    • Learn to play One Piece, All weekend, Free – Staff or volunteers from Level One Game Shop are available to teach basic rules of the game. Earn a promo just for learning!
    • Learn to play Gundam TCG, All weekend, Free – Staff or volunteers from Level One Game Shop are available to teach basic rules of the game. You’ll receive a promo just for learning! 
  • Learn to build Gundam, All weekend while supplies last, $20 – A great way to get introduced into model kit building. Ticket price includes your choice of Gundam and a staff member ready to help guide you through building your first gunpla, and teach you about the many different aspects of the hobby.

Play & Take Board Games

All weekend, free to enter – winners announced Sunday at 1:00pm

Our board game experts will help teach board games that you have the chance to take home at the end of the weekend! You’ll earn the chance to take the game home by playing a round, or just by getting a demo.

Level One Game Shop – Tabletop Gaming Room Sales Booth

Stop by the Level One Game Shop booth in the Tabletop Gaming Room for all of your gaming supplies and gifts. We’ll have everything from the newest releases of Magic: The Gathering to Tabletop Roleplaying supplies (dice, indie RPGs, journals, and more!) If you stop by and get a demo of any of the Bandai card games, we have just what you need to build your next deck or add to your collection. Plus, we’ll have imported board games from Japan and many other culture items perfect for gifts or collection. 

Level One FAQ

Does my pass cover all events?

We are offering free events and activities, but some will cost extra entry fees for participation. See event details for more information. Paid events typically require using sealed products and also include bonus prizing for participants and winners, so you’ll get some product out of your ticket purchase! 

What kind of experience do I need to have?

We are offering events of all experience levels! Whether you’ve just heard about the One Piece Card game today, or have been playing since Romance Dawn. Our gaming experts are offering demos for multiple board games and trading card games all weekend! 

What do I need to bring?

That depends on what you want to do! Check out our full program offering. Most events do not require you to bring any supplies — those will be provided by Level One or included in entry fees, if applicable. If you want to play Commander for Magic: The Gathering, we highly recommend bringing your own deck. There will be some available to borrow while supplies last, as well as some preconstructed decks for purchase.

Mindgames & Magic Activations

All Weekend

Flesh and Blood

Step into the world of Flesh and Blood with MNDGMS’s Learn to Play sessions at Planet Anime KC 2025. Whether you’re new to trading card games or just curious, our team will guide you through the rules, strategies, and flow of play in a welcoming environment. We’ll provide everything you need—no experience or cards required. By the end, you’ll be ready to duel with confidence and join one of the fastest-growing communities in gaming.

Magic: The Gathering     

Discover the excitement of Magic: The Gathering with MNDGMS’s Learn to Play sessions. Using the fast-paced Jumpstart product (available for purchase!), you’ll combine two themed packs for an instant deck, and we’ll also showcase other beginner-friendly options like Starter Decks and Commander decks. Our team will introduce you to the basics of casting spells, summoning creatures, and battling opponents in a fun, supportive setting. Whether it’s your first game or a return after years away, this is your chance to experience the world’s most iconic trading card game.

One Piece Card Game

Set sail with the One Piece Card Game in MNDGMS’s Learn to Play sessions. Build your crew, unleash powerful attacks, and outwit rivals in this fast-growing TCG inspired by Eiichiro Oda’s legendary series. No experience is required but decks are. Whether you’re a lifelong Straw Hat fan or brand new to the world of One Piece, this is the perfect way to join the adventure.

On-Demand Commander Pods  Bring your decks!

Play Commander all weekend long with MNDGMS at Planet Anime KC 2025! Pods fire on-demand, so you can jump into a game anytime. Don’t have a deck? Borrow one from our collection and get right into the action. With a casual, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect way for both veterans and new players to enjoy Magic’s most social format.

Learn to Paint: Warhammer 40K

Bring a Space Marine to life in MNDGMS’s Learn to Paint workshops! We’ll walk you through the fundamentals of miniature painting, from priming and basecoats to shading and detail work. No experience is required—paints, brushes, and models are provided. By the end, you’ll have a Space Marine of your own to take home and the skills to keep exploring the Warhammer hobby.

Specific Times

Saturday Night Commander Party   Bring your decks!

Join us for the Saturday Night Commander Party with MNDGMS at Planet Anime KC 2025! This special event brings Magic’s most social format to life in a festive, casual setting perfect for veterans and newcomers alike. Borrow a deck or bring your own and dive into multiplayer games full of big plays, table politics, and unforgettable moments. It’s the ultimate way to celebrate Magic with fellow fans on Saturday night.

Paizo Organized Play–A Planet Anime First!

Pathfinder and Starfinder Roleplaying Games

With Lace up your boots and ready your sword to explore the fantasy world of Golarion as part of the storied Pathfinder Society… or strap on your jetpack and keep your laser gun close in the weird and wonderful science-fantasy future as one of the Starfinders! No experience? No problem! Have a seat and we’ll have you up and rolling in no time! And with the new edition of Starfinder, both games run on the same smooth, fast-moving rules engine, so once you know one, it’s super easy to try out the other! Look for Paizo Organized Play in the Tabletop Room!

Pathfinder Society Organized Play at Planet Anime!

Ready sword and spell to explore the world of Golarion as part of the renowned Pathfinder Society! Never played? No problem! Easy to learn, fast to play, and with a wealth of options, just show up at the table and we’ll make a proper adventurer out of you in no time! And with the new Starfinder edition running on the same ruleset, you’ll be ready to give it a try, too—you’re practically learning two games at once! Find us at Paizo Organized Play in the Tabletop Room!

Starfinder Society Organized Play at Planet Anime!

Prefer your roleplaying with lasers and jetpacks? Check out the new Second Edition of the Starfinder Roleplaying game! Set in the distant future of the Pathfinder universe, it’s a delightfully strange science-fantasy setting like you’ve never seen before! And the new edition is just as easy to learn and smooth to play as Pathfinder—because it’s running off the same ruleset! Learn one, and trying the other is a piece of Strawberry Machine Cake! Come one down to the Tabletop Room, and look for Paizo Organized Play!