Gaming & Community Hall presented by Misty Mountain Gaming

Meet your party IRL in the Gaming & Community Hall, presented by Misty Mountain Gaming. Power up and dive into a world of tabletop and video gaming experiences for gamers of all levels. From tabletop card-slinging adventures to high-energy arcade battles, there’s something for every level – whether you’re a casual Pokémon trainer or a final boss in the making. Plus browse an array of booths focused on local and community partners, helping to bring NYC locals together.

HALL 1B HOURS

Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Open late!
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Open late!
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – Open late!
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Wild Bill’s will be at Anime NYC!

Don’t miss the iconic Wild Bill’s in Hall 1B and in the main exhibit hall! Stay tuned for more details on what they will be brining to Anime NYC!

Video Gaming

Console Gaming

From the team behind Defend the North, Citi Gaming is coming to Anime NYC! They’ll be bringing the best of console gaming for our anime fans set to Free Play all weekend long. Head to their space to play the below games and many more…

Japanese Arcade Games

Anime NYC is proud to welcome back our friends at Psychic Drive! Psychic Drive is an Japanese arcade company focused on making authentic arcade hardware available for people to enjoy. Most of their machines are Japanese, with a focus on niche and unique games.

PLAY.nyc

Get ready to meet dozens of incredible game designers and developers during PLAY.nyc @ Anime NYC! PLAY.nyc returns in its 11th year for the third year in a row as a part of Anime NYC! Taking over a huge space within Gaming & Community Hall B!

PLAY.NYC will unite creators and fans from the New York area and beyond in a three-day celebration of games.

Apply For PLAY.nyc!

Tabletop Gaming

TCG and Board Games

Hex&Co returns to the Anime NYC offering paid TCG experiences, and board games galore. New for 2026! Free play / learn to play TCG experiences for games such as Pokémon and Magic the Gathering!

Escape Rooms

Back by popular demand for the second year in a row Co-Operatives is bringing their exhilarating new take on escape rooms to Anime NYC! Assemble a team of 2 – 6 players and communicate with each other to solve these puzzles.

Riichi Mahjong

Riichi Nomi NYC, established in 2020, is a New York City based riichi mahjong club that is open to people of all skill and experience levels. Join them for learn to play and free play mahjong events all weekend long!