From dice to boards, the PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase has everything. Six great tabletop games have been selected by the panel to be represented at PAX Aus 2024. Come and preview all of the games that they have picked.

PAX Aus is excited to reveal the winners of this year’s Aus Indie Showcase, showcasing the creativity of independent developers from across the nation. This year’s Showcase stands out with an exceptional 12 winners, evenly divided between digital and tabletop categories, reflecting the impressive number and quality of submissions received.

For those interested in digital games, check out our Digital Game Winners article.

Fight With Spirit by Storybrewers Roleplaying is a sports RPG focused on teamwork and personal growth. Players guide their team, honing skills and overcoming rivals, with the ultimate goal of winning the national championship in their chosen sport. From volleyball to Quidditch, the game offers a variety of athletic pursuits.

Oracle by Oracle Games is a game of deception and deduction. Players receive secret roles with hidden objectives to eliminate specific players. With no one knowing who is who, players must carefully observe their opponents to uncover their identities and achieve their goals.

Glade by Teafrog Games is a cozy tabletop game where players compete to create the most enchanting garden. By cultivating unique plants like Bogwanders and Dazzlebushes, players strategically expand their homestead and aim for the highest score.

Frayed Ally by Button Fox is a fast-paced battle royale set in the gritty underworld of Sewer City. Players fight for survival amidst chaos, using strategy and skill to outlast their opponents in a city overrun by violence.

Nimbus by Neural Forge is a fast-paced, strategic board game where players constantly adapt their tactics. The objective is to eliminate your opponent’s Nimbus piece by strategically maneuvering your pieces using ever-changing movement modes.

MEAN! by Mean Games is a card game focused on strategy and sabotage. Players race to clear their hands by playing cards in ascending or descending order, but special cards like direction changers and hand swaps can disrupt plans. The ultimate goal is to be the first to empty your hand while avoiding the powerful “MEAN!” card.

Justin Porter, Co-Founder of Mean Games says.

“As indie game makers, the visibility that the PAX Aus Indie Showcase provides is invaluable. To be recognised as a Showcase Winner gives us an opportunity we would never have had otherwise to share our game with this incredible community.”

Attendees can get immersed in the PAX Aus Indie Showcase as part of PAX Aus 2024, which will take place on October 11-13 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). For more information and badges, visit the official website or follow the official PAX Aus socials on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, Threads, and TikTok.