Play Con

Play Con - Australia's biggest dedicated board game convention!

26/10/2025

Yes, volunteers are awesome and we want YOU! 👊

Last year's convention was a huge success, in large part due to our enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers. We are hoping to have the same amazing spirit this year! 🫶

Bigger venue means more "stuff", which also means we need more help. 🙏

Keen to apply? 👍

Head on over to our volunteer section of the website. Here you'll find an application form. Within the form is an information sheet which will provide you with an idea of what to expect. 👇

https://play-con.com/volunteer/

Apply early for your best chance at securing a role. Our team will contact you about your allocated time slots. Your dedication and passion will make this event a spectacular celebration of Tabletop Board Gaming!

Did we mention that you're awesome? 🤣

19/10/2025

Big news! We're pulling out the big guns! 💪

We are thrilled to announce our special guests attending Play Con 2026. Our international guests will be attending for the entire event, participating in panels, Designer Alley and workshops. They are:

🫶Andrew Bosley is a renowned board game illustrator. He is best known for the gorgeous artwork in board games such as Everdell, Unconscious Mind, Tapestry, Citadels, Skyrise and many more!

🫶 Shem Phillips is a critically acclaimed board game designer from Garphill Games He is best known for his involvement in designing the medieval trilogies such as North Sea, West Kingdom, South Tigris & East Empire) and Ancient Anthology series.

🫶 Cole Wehrle is an award winning board game designer from Wehrlegig Games. Cole is best known for designing Pax Pamir and John Company, and also for his work with Leder Games with titles such as Root, Oath and Arcs.

Please make them welcome in the comments below!👇

18/10/2025

Curious? 🤔

Tomorrow we're telling you something. 🤫

Any guesses? 🤷

12/10/2025

If Play Con was represented by a song, which song would it be? What would you choose to be our theme song? 🎸

All good things deserve an anthem. Something that when you hear it, it reminds you of your annual pilgrimage to board gaming heaven in Sydney. 😇

Let us know your suggestion in the comments below! 👇

Preferably a song that you could image Conor grooving to in a music video say? 🤞🤔

04/10/2025

This is it. 🤟

In just one month's time on NOVEMBER 5, tickets will be available to purchase for our 2026 event at the ICC, and we are beyond excited! 🥳

But that's not all ... 🧐

Over the next month we'll be making some further announcements, just to get you extra hyped, and we can't wait!👏

Set a calendar reminder and don't miss out! 📆

Will you be ticket holder no. 1 this time? 🏆

27/09/2025

We are so pleased to announce some official large scale games that will be added to the Play Con schedule in 2026! 👏

We are lucky to have some wonderful volunteers hosting these games at the ICC. 🥰

💸Fancy a bet in a giant game of Wits and Wagers?
🐑How about trading wood for sheep in simultaneous Catan?
⚓Hunt for the opposition in the depths in Captain Sonar?
🦏Reach for the sky in giant Rhino Hero?

Which would you like to try?
What large scale games would you like to see at Play Con?

Let us know in the comments! 👇

20/09/2025

So where at Play Con can you hire a dragon as a babysitter? Or perhaps save the world with a spoon?

Roleplaying Games (RPGs) are an important part of Play Con and give you an adventure to remember! 🐲

RPG's aren't just for the experienced. The team at have beginners in mind as well, with sessions of Arkham Horror the RPG, Pathfinder and Dungeons and Dragons running throughout the event! 👏

Those of you in the know, what would you recommend for those curious about RPGs at Play Con? Let us know in the comments if your keen to give it a go! 👇

13/09/2025

Go big or go home right? 💪

"Big" or "Mega" games have been a popular feature of Play Con for the last two years. So and Two Rooms and a Boom by will be returning, but with a bit of added Ultimate Werewolf by . 🎉

Care to save the President? 💣
Execute a demon? 👹
Hunt a Werewolf? 🐺

Which will you play?

07/09/2025

It's really hard keeping a secret you know? 🤭

So the cat's out of the bag, and Play Con 2026 will be between the 3rd and 5th of July at the . Woohoo! 🎉

Book your accommodation youngsters. The countdown is on!

298 days to go! 💪

28/08/2025

What exhibitors would you like to see at our next event in 2026? Publishers, designers, merch, shopping ...?

What tickles your fancy?🤔

17/07/2025

Thanks so much to Rhiannon from .all.the.time on Instagram for sharing her wonderful video about her experience at Play Con.

We really appreciate the support, and you captured the friendly vibe at our event perfectly! Thanks so much!🫶

Bring on 2026! 🥳❤️

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMMYHUMx9Db/?igsh=aDE0eDZ5dWZpaHVi

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