KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 -- Malaysia's growing tabletop gaming scene reflects a rising community that uses role-playing games (RPGs), board games, and tabletop experiences for creativity, storytelling, strategy, and social connection.

That momentum was on display at All Aboard, regarded as Malaysia's largest tabletop gaming convention, which returned to Paradigm Mall on July 18 and 19 for its second edition.

Organised by lifestyle media company The Magic Rain, the free-entry convention brought together tabletop enthusiasts through a diverse lineup of activities, including board game sessions, tournaments, game design talks, live Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, community panels, and exhibitor booths featuring local and international games, as...