Central Ohio’s friendliest board gaming convention

A local favorite for over two decades!

Featuring 24 hour open gaming!

Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, our gaming tables are open around the clock. Bring your favorite games or try something new with fellow gamers!

Even More Fun Awaits:

• Huge Game Library

  Explore over 2,000 titles from the Columbus Area Boardgaming Society, the same library featured at Origins Game Fair. There’s something for every taste and skill level!

• Consignment Store

  Score amazing deals through three buying waves, with prices dropping in each wave. Will you snag that game now or risk waiting and let someone else take home that gem? Turn your unused games into treasure for someone else, free up space on your shelves, and delight a fellow gamer by sending them to a new home where they’ll be loved and played again!

• Events of all kinds

  All our events are free! Try out Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator, playtest games, or join in for RPGS, large-scale games, board games, minis, panels, and more!

• Tournaments

  Compete for glory in a Catan 2026 US National Championship qualifier or join in for this stop on the brand new The Tri-State Trail Tournament.

• BGF Annual Charity Raffle

  50% of proceeds benefit our charity partner, The Spiel Foundation. Prizes include a weekend stay at Ravenwood Castle, games, Origins Game Fair badges, and more!

• Play to Win

  Try games from our Play to Win section and you could win them! Everyone who plays is entered into the drawing to win that game.

• Vendor Hall

  Browse over a dozen vendors offering the latest board games, geeky collectibles, and other nerdy goodies.

Don’t miss out on the fun with friends old and new.

Held at the Hyatt Regency at 350 North High Street, Columbus OH. Room block information coming soon!

What to run events at Buckeye Game Fest 2026?

Don't purchase a badge! Qualifying GMs receive a GM badge at no cost!

GM info can be found on our website

Event submissions will open in November 2025.

Want to volunteer at Buckeye Game Fest 2026?

Don't purchase a badge! Volunteers receive a Volunteer badge at no cost!

Volunteer info can be found on our website

Volunteer registration will open in October 2025.

Want to vend at Buckeye Game Fest 2026?

Vendor info can be found on our website

Vendor applications will open in November 2025.

CABS members may purchase a discounted badge using the code provided by the CABS board. The discount code expires on March 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM and is not valid for onsite badge purchases. The code must be applied at the time of purchase. No retroactive discounts or partial refunds will be given.

Badges can be refunded for the full purchase price, minus any associated fees, through February 22, 2026. Find refund instructions here.