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Tabletop Central
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Central Illinois's premiere tabletop gaming convention.
September 6 - 7, 2025 in Savoy, IL
We want to put a spotlight on one of the coolest new games you can play in our game library this year - Binho!!! It's a super addictive 2-player dexterity game, and the production quality is out of this world. We can't wait for you all to have the chance to try it out this weekend!
September 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Online registration ends tomorrow night, but we're still adding games to the schedule! Distilled is a uniquely-themed hefty euro game about starting a distillery and making liquors, and you can reserve your space in this game right now before event registration ends tomorrow night.
August 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
These sessions are nearly full, but never fear! Harmonies will also be available to check out from the Play-to-Win selection of our library.
August 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Steal 3D jewels with tiny hands. Backstab your opponents. Don't hit lasers. The harder the heist, the bigger the payout – whoever ends up with the most money wins. This game is currently full, but as always, you can join a waitlist in case a seat opens up.
August 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
It wouldn't be Tabletop Central without Battlestar Galactica making an appearance! There is only one space left in this popular game, so act fast to claim your spot.
August 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
JUST ADDED! Mahjong is coming to Tabletop Central 2025 thanks to @umpriichi.bsky.social. We have some freeplay sessions of Richii (Japanese) Mahjong as well as sessions designed to teach you the game. Learn to play a classic game on Sunday, September 7!
Urbana Mahjong Pit (@umpriichi.bsky.social)
A club offering up riichi mahjong in the central Illinois area to players of any level, from total beginners to competitive veterans. Descend into the mahjong pit! https://riichi.araigumabattle.com/
umpriichi.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A few delicate Origami-style illustrations and a whole marine universe comes to life! There are still 2 seats open to play Sea Salt & Paper at Tabletop Central 2025!
August 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
In Ducks in Tow, you are walking around the park feeding the ducks their favorite food. When you feed them, they start following you and you must lead them to their favorite location in the park. There are still 3 seats left in this adorable game at Tabletop Central 2025!
August 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Pick your favorite character and race to the finish in this Mario Kart-themed variation of the vehicular combat miniatures game, Gaslands! This game attracted quite a crowd in its last Tabletop Central appearance, so make reserve to claim your spot soon!
August 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Earn tentacles to prove your devotion to the cutest cephalopod in the cosmos in Cosmoctopus. This game is already full for this year's Tabletop Central, but you can join a waiting list. Register now so you don't miss your chance you play some of the other great games on our schedule!
August 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
There is only one seat remaining in this game of Cascadia! Get your badge now to reserve your spot in this game.
August 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Based off of the hit video game, Stardew Valley, players work together as farmers to successfully complete the community center, reach the bottom of the mines, harvest and sell crops, and build relationships with NPC’s!
August 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
New York Noir is a locally-designed film-noir, narrative detective game, set in New York City and spanning several decades the 1930s - 1950s. It's a cooperative/solo game in the spirit of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective.
July 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Grow plants, invite insects, and make your garden look beautiful in Pergola, a game for up to 4 players. Only 2 spots remaining to play this game at Tabletop Central 2025, so reserve your place fast!
July 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
In Lure, players compete to collect the most points by reeling in fish cards. To catch a fish, players roll their dice to beat the fish's target number, as well as meet any specific requirements on the card. Whoever completes those requirements and is closest to the target catches the fish!
July 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Bet, buy horses, and influence jockeys for cash in an exciting 1930's era horse race. This game can fit 6 people and has plenty of space left. Get your badge today to reserve your spot in Long Shot: The Dice Game!
July 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The grandeur and decadence of ancient Rome is coming to Tabletop Central! And by grandeur, we mean a large size custom board for this classic chariot race game that can fit up to 8 players. You don't want to miss it!
July 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In Fromage, cheesemakers compete to run the most prosperous creamery in France. This is a game with local connections in both its design and publishing. All slots on this game have been filled, but you can sign up for the waiting list.
July 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
In River Valley Glassworks, you play as woodland pioneers, drafting glass from the market of river tiles. Store them strategically in your shop. Depending on how the glass pieces are placed, your score will change drastically, but don't draft too many of one type to avoid negative points!
July 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
The ever popular Heat: Pedal to the Metal will be coming to Tabletop Central 2025. This game is almost full already, so act quick if you want to play it!
July 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The schedule is already starting to fill up! If you're interested in running games at Tabletop Central 2025, submissions are now open. Head to tabletopcentral.com/Host-An-Event to submit your games and see all the perks of being one of our game masters.
April 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Mark your calendars! Illinois's best tabletop gaming convention returns for a 6th year September 6 - 7.
March 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM