Board Games at the Market

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

At the Lenexa Public Market, every day is game day. With over 250 free-to-play board games provided by Cardboard Corner Cafe, there's something for everyone—whether you're a casual player looking for a quick match or a seasoned strategist planning your next big win.

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

 Really Pleasant Gaming Weekend (RPGW)

At RPGW, your badge grants you access to an entire weekend of ttrpg gaming!

  • 80+ ttrpg one-shot adventures
  • Each session is 3.5 hours
  • A massive total of over 24-hours of adventuring over the weekend!
  • One badge, no extra ticket costs for games

This event will be hosted in August of 2026. More information to come.

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