THE Asian Board Games Festival (ABGF MY) will debut in Malaysia at 1st Avenue in George Town this weekend.
Organised by LUMA and Origame, in partnership with George Town Festival, ABGF MY 2024 promises an exciting celebration of board gaming culture, featuring over 50 tabletop games from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, and beyond.
“This event will be held across two floors (ground floor and 1st floor) of 1st Avenue on July 20 and 21 from 10am to 10pm. It offers attendees a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a blend of strategy, competition, and community engagement.
“Board games are more than just a pastime; they are experiential art. Come for a weekend of fun with friends and families.
“Enjoy the creations from different countries and also meet the designers and artists behind the games,” organising chairperson Ong Choon Eng said.
Entry to ABGF MY 2024 is free. However, visitors are encouraged to enhance their experience with a Play Passport, available for just RM10.
The Play Passport offers exclusive access to hourly lucky dips and game discounts.
Board game enthusiasts can look forward to newly-released games such as Chock-A-Block, Cube Melt, Furmation of Rome, Kabuki Tricks, Kaki Lima: Downtown KL, Knights & Rebels, Makan Mania, Pantheon War Olympus, Petal Plotters, This Is My Card, and Trishaw Frenzy!
They can also try out upcoming games like Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Alkisah, Amazed, Campy Campers, Elemana Chronicles, Germ Attack, Jakarta Traffic, Jom Burger, Onstage, and Overparked.
Story by K.H. Ong
Pix courtesy of LUMA