Halifa Cui (世路寒）, one of the core organizers behind SHADOW MARKET, shares the story of how a grassroots designer collective blossomed into one of China’s most vibrant and influential board game expos. From humble beginnings in 2016 to their largest event yet in 2025 in Shanghai, Halifa reflects on SHADOW Market’s growth, challenges, and its unwavering commitment to supporting indie designers and the China tabletop scene.

What started as small game night gatherings has grown into one of the Philippines’ most beloved board game conventions—completely free and fiercely community-driven. Ron, lead volunteer of BAECON and VariablePlay, shares how shared values, grassroots support, and a little April Fool’s spirit helped BAECON grow from 85 hopeful attendees to over 500 passionate gamers.

With Singapore Comic Con 2024 (SGCC) wrapped up, let’s talk about all that has happened at the event! In this article, we’ll go through ever

Michelle Lim, CEO of Singapore Comic Con, shares her vision to connect fans and creators. What's her secret sauce? Find out more!

Discover how GuildHall evolved from a private club into a community hub, offering unique experiences and fostering a dedicated community.

Discover the excitement of Tabletop Games Festival organized by Singapore's National Library Board

TableCon Quest 2024, the first of its kind and likely one of Singapore's largest tabletop events, was held at Suntec Convention Centre.

Play Play Fair 2024 was a vibrant showcase of Singaporean board game design. Join us as we explore the highlights and hear from local design

Discover Genesis Frontier's journey from its founding in 2011 to becoming a leading distributor of trading card games and pop culture merch

Discover HammerHouse, a thriving game store in Singapore, offering an extensive range of tabletop miniature games and art supplies.