Board Games at the Market

Family of four and grandparents smiling while playing board game at table and eating dinner

At Lenexa Public Market, every day feels like game day. Thanks to Cardboard Corner Cafe, you’ll find a library of more than 330 free-to-play board games, thoughtfully organized by category — strategy, 16+, locally inspired, staff picks, solo, kids, family, classics, party, two-player, card games and more. Whether you’re dropping in for a quick, casual match or settling in to outthink your opponents, there’s a perfect game waiting for every kind of player.

Market game library

 

Gaming events

Weekly 

Open-play Riichi Mahjong, immersive RPG adventures, and more — Cardboard Corner Cafe is continually expanding its lineup of gaming experiences at the Market. Stay up to date with their dynamic, ever-evolving event calendar.

Cardboard Corner Cafe full event calendar


Annual

Paint-a-Palooza

Whether a seasoned miniature painter or brand-new to the hobby, you’ll find plenty to enjoy at this event. Dive into hands-on workshops, engaging painting challenges, dedicated hobby time, and opportunities to learn from skilled instructors who share your passion and interest in miniature painting.

This event was held in February of 2026. See event listing for more info.

Painted miniature figure with paint brushes and paint overplayed on graphic

Local Legends Gaming Weekend (LLGW)

Local Legends Gaming Weekend, or LLGW, is a weekend of Inspiration, Community, and Adventure. We want you to be inspired by the amazing ttrpg creators and publishers in our local Kansas City area — our Local Legends! We want you to celebrate being a part of our community and to meet new folks you may not normally play with. We want you to have adventures you've never had before, playing new games and new systems with experienced GMs who are excited to have you at their table.

This event will be hosted in April 2026. See event listing for more info.

Group focused on game in center of table

 Liches of the Multiverse: a high-level Dungeons & Dragons epic

Join us for an epic D&D 5e level-20 event in Liches of the Multiverse: a High-Level Dungeons & Dragons Epic! This high-powered adventure brings together legendary heroes to prevent a catastrophic theft of divine power. This adventure is designed for experienced players ready to wield the ultimate power of level 20.

This event will be hosted in August of 2026. See event listing for more info.

Group playing game at table and smiling at game lead

 Dice Throne Tournament

Familiar with the game Dice Throne? Participate in the Age of Innovation ranked tournament to test your skills and become part of the community. 

Hosted once a month on the second Sunday January–May & July–November.

Group of participants playing in Dice Throne Tournament at the Lenexa Public Market

Tiny TableTop

A small selection of games and dice are available for purchase provided by Cardboard Corner Cafe's partnership with Tabletop Game and HobbyVisit the glass case and nearby shelf by Cardboard Corner Cafe’s merchant stall to browse the game catalog and discover something new to play.

Tiny TableTop display inside Lenexa Public Market

Connect with other gamers

Looking for players? Want to chat about games or learn about events? Join the Cardboard Corner Cafe Discord Server to meet the local gaming community!

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Looking for more than just games? Explore weekly events and special happenings at the Public Market.


Upcoming gaming events