Not one for console games? No problem! We got you covered with a library of tabletop games to satisfy your needs.
Ticket to Ride, Pandemic, Catan. Heard of those? Maybe you like Zombie Dice, Small World or Red Dragon Inn? Well this year Oz Comic-Con is giving you access to all of these games, and more! We’ll be using our tabletop resources to bring you a two-day gaming extravaganza.
Get along to the Tabletop Gaming Zone featuring a library of over 40 different games you can play.
G’day Adventures!
We are Savage Bear Podcast; an Australian podcast playing through tabletop role playing games. We want to show you the wide world of TTRPG’s; and all levels of experience are welcome! Whether as veterans of the community, or as fresh adventures who have never played before, come take on the role of a character set on an epic quest or tale, roll successes and failures amongst your peers, and be ready for whatever our friendly Game Masters have in store for you!
We will be running games of Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, Paranoia and Alien RPG in the tabletop RPG section of the Oz Comic-Con Canberra and Sydney on both Saturday & Sunday all day. We are really excited to show you these amazing RPGs, as well as sharing our fantastic experiences within the tabletop RPG community!”
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Pathfinder 2e/Remastered – 2 hour Session – On day booking required –
In “The Great Toy Heist” a corrupt banker has used loopholes in the law to steal your home, The Terrific Toyshop, from the owner and it’s up to you an awakened toy to claim back the deed! The adventure is free online, on the Paizo website.
2 – 5 players 11am & 2pm
Call of Cthulhu – 2 hour Session – On day booking required –
Call of Cthulhu is a game about secrets, mysteries, and horror. Playing the role of steadfast investigators, teams of characters travel to strange and dangerous places, uncover foul plots, and stand against the terrors of the night.
2 – 5 players 11am & 2pm
Paranoia – 2 hour Session – On day booking required –
Paranoia is set inside Alpha Complex, a supposed utopia run by an all-seeing all-knowing Friend Computer. Take on the role of an infrared clearance clone with the job of keeping everything clean in the middle of a full on terrorist threat!
2 – 5 players 11am & 2pm
Alien RPG – 2 hour Session – On day booking required –
Hope’s Last Day” is a one shot cinematic scenario for the Alien RPG, based on the classic sci-fi horror movie Aliens. You are one of the few survivors of Hadley’s Hope, a remote colony on the planet LV-426, where something stirs beneath the facility.
2 – 5 players 11am & 2pm
Coffee Bean Fantasy Map Drawing – No time limit or booking required –
Join us to create your very own fantasy map! Start from scratch with just a mere coffee bean and build your whole world up from the ground. Add as many islands, mountains and rivers as you like, the options are endless!
Free flow individual or group activity, no time limit or booking required.
Dawn of Worlds Community Map Drawing – No time limit –
Dawn of Worlds is a game where a group of players take the role of gods creating a fantasy world. The game begins with a basic map drawn on a large piece of paper and one player is assigned to record the changes to the map as the game progresses. Each turn players roll dice to gain points and spend those points to alter the landscape, make creatures or order those creatures to take actions such as build cities or armies.
Free flow individual or group activity, no time limit or booking required.
The Starsz Stronghold is an all inclusive Aussie RPG Community, and we will be at Oz Comic-Con Canberra to bring you a plethora of RPG games to try!
The Intro to RPG events that we host are opportunities for everyone to play one-shots. Whether you’re interested in playing a quick game, or keen to learn a new RPG system, there will be something for you!
We will have experienced Game Masters (GM) to help you play Tabletop RPGs, Warhammer and board games. If you are interested in becoming a GM yourself, they will also be available to help you on this journey.
The following are all FREE to come and play!
Rock up and play (No booking required) 30Min-1.5hr games
SAT & SUN
- Pathfinder 2E
- Baby Shark
- Tiniest Wizard
- Vast Grimm
- ERA
- D&D5E
Saturday only
- Stargate
Sunday only
- Lasers and Feelings
- Adventure Skeletons
- character creator session for D&D5E
- Cyberpunk
Whether you are a seasoned player, or this is your first time, you are welcome to participate. Characters will be generated by DMs so players are all on the same level (1 to 5).
Over several hours one shot wonder D&D campaigns will be taking place during Oz Comic-Con each day!
AM and PM sessions available. Head over to the Tabletop Gaming area to sign up for any remaining campaign spots on the day! Limited spots available, pre register below!
Whether you are a seasoned player, or this is your first time, you are welcome to participate. Characters will be generated by DMs so players are all on the same level (1 to 5).
Over several hours one shot wonder D&D campaigns will be taking place during Oz Comic-Con Melbourne each day!
AM and PM sessions available. Head over to the Tabletop Gaming area to sign up for a campaign! Limited spots available. See below for more details!
Chaos in Greenacres. Level 1 home brew D&D 5e adventure. This game will be Run on Digital maps from Arkenforge.
You hail from a tiny village called Dustbowl. The growing season hasn’t been kind and your community is in real danger of starvation. As the most competent and healthiest of the village, you and your allies have been tasked with travelling to the closest town to earn gold. Taking your few possessions, and the bulk of the remaining food, you set out, for Greenacres. Upon arrival, you notice there is also a very conspicuous humanoid, sitting atop a merchant wagon, who is eyeing you all off with an excited expression on their face… As you peruse the job board, the mysterious merchant approaches you and offers you something to help you in your tasks.
The Stygian Gambit. A Level 2 Adventure From the Keys of the Golden Vault.
At the Afterlife Casino, a three-dragon ante tournament called the Grand Minauros Invitational awards one winner with a sizable purse and a golden erinyes statuette. Youre Hired by a former gambler with a score to settle, to steal the statuette as well as gold from the casino’s vault before the tournament ends and the winner is declared. You must case the casino, steal what you came for, and escape.
tournaments
What’s Jumpstart?
Jumpstart is a fun, unique way to pick up and play Magic. By combining any two Jumpstart booster packs, you’ll create your own 40-card themed deck—and you’re ready to go. Skip the deck building and jump right into playing games of Magic. It’s a perfect way to quickly learn and play the game, or to teach new players!
How does Jumpstart work?
Easy! Just choose any two Jumpstart booster packs, shuffle them together, and voila! You just made a new deck. Find a worthy opponent and start playing.
What’s in each Jumpstart booster?
Each Jumpstart booster pack has 20 cards, including lands, centered around a randomized theme. Mix and match from two booster packs to find and create some hilarious combos.
Cost: Tournaments are free to join and play! Cards: Jumpstart packs will be supplied to each player. Style: Casual. Swiss bracket with top 8 into a single elimination capped at 32 players each day. Sign ups: On the day. From 10am. Prizes: To be won! Spectators: Encouraged & welcome!
We’ll have a dedicated zone for all attendees to try their hand at a game. Available for new and veteran players alike!
Join the team from AEL at Oz Comic-Con Canberrs for an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of Magic: The Gathering!
Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, our “Learn to Play” zone is perfect for everyone.
Date: August 24 & 25 Location: Oz Comic-Con Canberra | EPIC What to Expect: Friendly instructors, free play sessions, and a chance to meet fellow MTG enthusiasts.
