Gaming Zone
Presented by MetaZoo
Where? Hall 1E
When? All weekend!
Thursday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Are you never bored with board games? Are you a button mashing master? Then it’s time to level up your fun in the Gaming Zone! This Show Feature includes gaming related meetups and interactive programming to gaming exhibitors and retail. It’s dangerous to go alone so grab your friends and head on over because we’re ready to play!
Kuromi's Cryptid Carnival at New York Comic by MetaZoo
Join best friends Kuromi, My Melody, and Hello Kitty as they venture into a very mysterious and very Kuromi carnival that seems to have popped up out of nowhere! Meet and collect Kuromi, My Melody, Hello Kitty and all their new MetaZoo Cryptid friends and discover all the cute cryptid fun in Kuromi's Cryptid Carnival at New York Comic Con! Attend the carnival to purchase exclusive plushes, pick up your exclusive giveaways, and place your preorders for MetaZoo's newest set Kuromi's Cryptid Carnival all in one magical place! Be a part of history as you compete to win your share of one of the largest TCG prize pools of all time! Now is your chance to cement your name as one of MetaZoo's most powerful Casters ever by taking part in Caster's Cup 2023! Do you have what it takes to be the Caster's Cup Champion?
LFG & Meetups
Looking for a partner for an RPG campaign, someone to play Magic with, someone’s Battleship to sink? Then the Gaming Meetups are for you. Meet a diverse cast of gaming compatriots to embark on your NYCC adventures!
Board Games Library
This Board Game Library is presented by Hot Sauce Games! You’ll find something for all the family with many titles to dive into. From movie themed board games to your favorite fandoms and old age-old classics – swing by to play board games like Settlers of Catan and Ticket To Ride and many more!
TCG Tournaments presented by Hot Sauce Games & Brothers Grim Games
Looking for a partner for an RPG campaign, someone to play Magic with, someone’s Battleship to sink? Then the Gaming Meetups are for you. Meet a diverse cast of gaming compatriots to embark on your NYCC adventures!
One Piece Card Game
A collectible card game themed on the world of ONE PIECE! Characters from all over the history of ONE PIECE, including the anime, manga, and movies, are featured in the game, and there are even cards inspired by famous scenes from all of them!
Magic: The Gathering
A player in Magic takes the role of a Planeswalker, a powerful wizard who can travel ("walk") between dimensions ("planes") of the Multiverse, doing battle with other players as Planeswalkers by casting spells, using artifacts, and summoning creatures.
Pokémon Trading Card Game
In the Pokémon TCG, players build decks around cards that feature Pokémon characters, and then take turns using attacks to try to defeat their opponent.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
A collectible card game developed and published by Konami. It is based on the fictional game of Duel Monsters (also known as Magic & Wizards in the manga).
Yu-Gi-Oh!
KONAMI and Brothers Grim Games bring an exciting line up of Yu-Gi-Oh! Gaming…
2024 Regional Qualifier Tournaments, DUEL LINKS Tournaments, MASTER DUEL Tournaments, Rivalry of Warlords Tournaments, Speed Duel Constructed Deck Tournaments, Structure Deck Tournaments, Tag Duel Tournaments, Time Wizard Tournaments, Win-A-Mat Tournaments, Dragon Duel Casual Sealed, ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!
Magic: The Gathering
8 Person Win-A-Box Constructed
(Standard, Modern, Pioneer)
Entry fee required. Single elimination, Winner 1 Set Booster Box of Wilds Of Eldraine
8 Person Draft Pods
Entry fee required. Wilds of Eldraine, 8-4-2-2-1-1-1-1 payout structure in Set Boosters of Wilds of Eldraine
8 Person Casual Constructed
(Standard, Modern, Pioneer)
Entry fee required. 3 Rounds of Swiss, 1 Set Booster Pack of Wilds of Eldraine Per Win
Pokémon Trading Card Game
8 Person Win-a-Box
(Standard, Expanded)
Entry fee required. Single elimination, Winner receives 1 Booster Box of SV Obsidian Flame
8 Person Casual Constructed
(Standard, Expanded)
Entry fee required. 3 Rounds of Swiss, 1 Booster Pack of Obsidian Flame Per Win
One Piece Card Game
8 Person Win-a-Box
(Standard, Expanded)
Entry fee required. Single elimination, Winner receives 1 Booster Box of OP04
8 Person Casual Constructed
Entry fee required. $7 Per Person, 3 Rounds of Swiss, 1 Booster Pack of OP04 Per Win
Sparrow's Nest Mahjong
Join Sparrow's Nest Mahjong to experience one of the most popular games in the world. Mahjong is a fast-paced game that combines luck, strategy, and most importantly - fun! If you're new to the game, our experienced instructors can get you started; or if you already have a crew, feel free to grab a table and hit the tiles. And if you're feeling competitive, we'll be running a rolling tournament throughout the convention with prizes available!
Paint-and-Take Arena
by Thunderforge Studios & Monument Hobbies
Join Thunderforge Studios and Monument Hobbies (The Makers of Pro Acryl Paints) for the NYCC Paint-and-Take Arena! Where you can paint miniatures from some of your favorite games and publishers! Miniatures from Wizkids Gale Force Nine, Wyrd, CMON Games, Steamforged Games, and many more will be available. First mini is free to all ticketed attendees while supplies last. We look forward to sling paint with you all weekend long and oh yeah, we will be giving away some really awesome prizes as well!
Dungeons & Dragons
by Baldman Games
D&D is known for its rich storytelling, imaginative settings, and open-ended gameplay. The game allows players to explore fantastical worlds, embark on epic quests, battle monsters, solve puzzles, and interact with NPCs (non-player characters) in a collaborative and creative environment. Games will be available for new or experienced players! More info around D&D gaming coming soon!
Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game
The Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game is coming to NYCC! Take on the roles of Marvel's most famous Super Heroes—or create your own—to fight some of the most dangerous Super Villains in the Marvel Universe! Featuring a brand new set of easy to learn rules, the MARVEL MULTIVERSE ROLE-PLAYING GAME gives you the chance to explore your own corner of the multiverse. Swing by the demo area to try the game for yourself!
FGC Tournaments & Console Freeplay
by VGNYevents & Play All Gaming
Drop-in on the brand-new FGC & Console Arena brought to you by VGNYevents & Play All Gaming. Explore 120Hz PS5 setups with SF6 & MK1. Engage in Anime Fighters or have a blast with Mario Kart and Smash! Take on challengers and come through to try out arcade sticks and Brook adapters. Relive the classics in our HD retro zone!
Featured Creators & Streamers
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Tori of the Vast
Lua Stardust
Universe x Gaming
CrossAI
Enderprize Gaming
AbdallahSmash
Tori of the Vast
Lua Stardust
Universe x Gaming
CrossAI
Enderprize Gaming
Check out the schedule below for meetup times:
Thursday/Friday/Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Tori of the Vast
- 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM Lua Stardust
- 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Universe x Gaming
- 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM Cross AI
- 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Enderprize Gaming
Sunday
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Tori of the Vast
- 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM Lua Stardust
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Universe x Gaming
- 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Cross AI