Meeplefest '26: Classics Rock!

Dust off your vinyl, dig out your dice and get ready to rock out at Meeplefest '26: Classics Rock!

Join us for a weekend of board games and legendary plays at our cozy convention!

When: Friday, November 20, 2026 - Sunday, November 22, 2026

• Friday: 5pm - 2am
• Saturday: 9am - 2am
• Sunday: 9am - 5pm

Where: 627 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201 (Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix)

Three days of non-stop board gaming action:

• From timeless classics to legendary plays, we're spinning up a weekend that hits all the right notes from 5pm Friday until 5pm Sunday.

Over 60 scheduled games throughout the weekend:

• Whether you're building settlements in Catan, laying tile masterpieces in Azul, chugging across the map in Ticket to Ride, or terraforming a new world in Terraforming Mars, there's something for every gamer on the setlist.

Extensive Game Library & Open Gaming Space

• Explore new games or revisit the classics with over 250 titles in our library, plus open tables for spontaneous play.

Play-to-Win

• Learn a new game and have the chance to take it home. Participate by checking out a game from the Play-to-Win section of the game library, play it with others, and then return it to be entered into a random drawing for a chance to win that specific game.

Raffle Prizes Galore

• Win big with our fantastic raffle prizes—you never know what you might take home!

Complimentary Beverages & Snack Tickets

• Stay fueled for your gaming marathons with complimentary water, lemonade, tea, and coffee, plus 5 food tickets included with your badge to spend on snacks. Need more? Additional food tickets are available for purchase.

Themed Event Space

• Immerse yourself in a venue transformed for Classics Rock—legendary tunes, timeless tabletop classics, and a few sparkling gems and geodes thrown in for the rockhounds—designed to inspire creativity, strategic thinking, and plenty of fun.

Purchase MEEPLEFEST '26 gear: Discover Our Classics Rock Merch Store

• Designed by one of our amazing organizers, Tani Moore!

• New Classics Rock designs, plus Meeplefest favorites.

How to Register

1. Purchase Your Badge: Visit the Registration section on this page and select your badge type.
2. Sign Up for Scheduled Games: Once the game schedule is live, use the Attend tab to claim your spots before they fill up. Note: You must fully checkout your cart to finalize your game reservation!