FAQ
The National Library Building is located at 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064.
Here are the directions using public transport and driving:
Public Transport (MRT and Bus)
The National Library Building is centrally located and easily accessible via several MRT lines and major bus routes.
By Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
The nearest MRT stations are within a short walking distance:
1. Bugis MRT Station (EW12 / DT14):
Walking Time: 1 to 3 minutes.
Directions: Use the Downtown Line (DT) or East West Line (EW). Exit the station and head towards North Bridge Road or Victoria Street. The library is directly across from the junction of Victoria Street and Middle Road.
2. Bras Basah MRT Station (CC2):
Walking Time: 4 to 6 minutes.
Directions: Use the Circle Line (CC). Exit towards Queen Street/Waterloo Street and walk a short distance down Middle Road to reach the library.
3. City Hall MRT Station (EW13 / NS25):
Walking Time: 7 to 10 minutes.
Directions: Use the East West Line (EW) or North South Line (NS). Exit towards North Bridge Road and walk towards the Bugis area.
By Bus:
Numerous bus routes stop near the National Library Building. The nearest bus stops are typically a 2-3 minute walk away on Victoria Street, Beach Road, and Middle Road.
Common bus routes that stop nearby include:
Victoria Street: 2, 7, 12, 32, 33, 51, 61, 63, 80, 130, 133, 147A, 175, 197, 960, 980.
Middle Road: 56, 640.
Driving
The National Library Building is easily accessible by car, and its address is straightforward for navigation.
Destination Address for GPS/Navigation: 100 Victoria Street, Singapore 188064
Parking: The building has a Basement Carpark accessible to the public. You can follow the road signage for the library once you are in the immediate area.
Entry is free! Demos are free! However, we highly recommend that you register to receive regular updates on Asian board games.
If you would like to get the full travel experience at ABGF, the Play Passport is available for a small fee. You can purchase them in advance on our website. On the day of the event, you can pick it up at the Registration Booth.
Each guest is limited to one Play Passport. Having one give you the following perks:
Discounts and Rewards: Collecting stamps gives access to exclusive discounts, rewards, and prizes.
Stamp Collection: Stamps can now be earned by buying games from vendors or by playing games.
Exclusive Access: The hours of 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM are reserved exclusively for Play Passport holders.
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We're kicking off this year with an exciting new event: Q&A sessions, workshop, and a cheeky little tournament! Join us for engaging discussions and talks and fun activities focused on Asian board games. Check out the full schedule below!
Q&A sessions and workshops are free, but we highly encourage you to sign up if you plan on attending. You woulnd't want to miss a seat! Sign up here.
DATE | TIME | NAME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
Friday, 28 Nov | 6-8PM | Starot TTRPG (Extended Experience) | Come try out Starot, a D20 & Tarot-based, sci-fi & cosmic fantasy, full system TTRPG designed in Singapore! | Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building |
Saturday, 29 Nov | 11AM-2:30PM | Wok and Roll Tournament | Hosted by laiplayleow, come try your hand at an Origame classic and win a chance to represent Singapore against Malaysia in the cross-country finals! | Programme Room 1, National Library Building |
| 1-2PM | D&D for Beginners | For anyone looking to get into the wonderful world of Dungeons and Dragons, these newcomer-friendly games are the perfect way to start! Comes with a free set of dice! | Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building |
| 2-4PM | Workshop on Learning Executive Functioning Skills Through Board Games | Come join our experiential workshop, where you get to play real board games, as well as listen to facilitated discussions on how to improve your executive functioning skills run by Mark Lim, a trauma-informed counsellor and professional trainer. | Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building |
2:45-3:45PM | Wok and Roll SG VS MY | A sizzling international culinary showdown - who will reign supreme in this battle of wits? | Programme Room 1, National Library Building | |
| 4-5PM | Miniature Painting for Beginners | Looking to learn how to paint miniatures? Then look no further than Guildhall’s mini painting course which will teach you all the basics! Includes a free brush for you to use and a miniature. | Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building |
Sunday, 30 Nov | 12-1PM | Starot TTRPG | Come try out a simplified version of Starot, a D20 & Tarot-based, sci-fi & cosmic fantasy, full system TTRPG designed in Singapore! | Imagination Room, Level 5, National Library Building |
| 1-1:30PM | Thinking Outside the "Box": Jubensha, Escape Rooms and Immersive Games Panel | Come learn about different types of puzzle and strategy games and game experiences made in Singapore, from Singaporean creators of these games. | The POD, Level 16, National Library Building |
| 2-2:30PM | Singaporean Board Game Designers Q&A | Come and chat with veteran and up-and-coming Singaporean game designers, and get inspiration for your own games! | The POD, Level 16, National Library Building |
| 2:30-3PM | Korean Board Game Designers Q&A | Come and chat with Bonghwan Ju, an internationally-acclaimed Korean game designer who has designed thematic games such as Magic Number Eleven. | The POD, Level 16, National Library Building |
| 3-3:30PM | Japanese Board Game Designers Q&A | Come and chat with veteran game designers Hisashi Hayashi and Saashi and learn about the inspiration behind their games. | The POD, Level 16, National Library Building |
| 4-4:45PM | Book Bugs: Tales of Travelers Talk | Set in the fantastical world of Bugcadia, Book Bugs encourages readers to explore stories in English and Mother Tongue Languages. Players earn points by borrowing books or eBooks, which can be redeemed for Book Bugs cards. More than just screen-free entertainment, the Book Bugs card game sparks children’s cognitive skills as they take charge of their gameplay. | The POD, Level 16, National Library Building |
| 4:45pm-5:15PM | Chapters Talk | Chapters: A Libraries and Archives Game by the National Library Board is a nostalgic tableau building and set collection game of living libraries and archives for 2 to 4 players. Players build their library or archive using NLB’s suite of offerings and invite Friends to win as many Hearts as they can. | The POD, Level 16, National Library Building |
ABGF is open to players of all ages and experience levels. If you are bringing children, we recommend bringing them from an age when they are able to receive and retain instruction when game rules are being explained, and to sit through a play experience which may last for 15-30 minutes at a time. Many board games are designed for players aged 6 and up.
There are food and drink options located both inside and immediately outside the National Library Building, as well as a great variety of dining options in the surrounding area.
Looking for something sweet? We’ve teamed up with one of our favourite local ice cream makers, Aphrodite, to create special Origame-inspired flavours that you can try at the festival. Also, for every $50 of games purchased at the Origame booth, you’ll receive one free scoop of ice cream!
Playing board games is hard work for your brain. Refresh yourself with a snack and pop back into a game whenever you feel like you need fuel for your grey matter.
If you have a Play Passport, flip to see which publishers catch your eye and make a beeline for their tables. Or ask anyone at the registration booth for their recommendations!
If you're wandering around and letting your intuition direct you, you will find friendly table hosts stationed at different demo tables to teach you how to play. Table hosts will often be looking for more players to make up a full roster at their tables so feel free to join a table and play with new people.