Marcus Trent
Founder & Head Game Guide
Twenty years deep in heavy euros. Ask him about Twilight Imperium and clear your afternoon.
Southbank tabletop battle arena
Roll the dice. Command your tokens. Rule the table.
TurboBattleWorld.fun is Melbourne's home for strategy board games, dice-fuelled skirmishes, and late-night tournaments — 40 curated tables, 900+ games, and a rowdy community just off the Yarra.
- Games in the library
- 900+
- Battle tables
- 40
- Open every week
- 7 days
Games in the library
Battle tables
Open every week
Our mission
A battlefield built for everyone who loves rolling dice
We opened on Clarendon Street in 2018 with one belief: the best nights happen around a table, not a screen. From two-hour euro classics to sprawling miniature campaigns, our game guides teach the rules, deal the tokens, and make sure your crew is battling within minutes — no reading a 60-page rulebook required.
Learn in minutes
Our on-floor game guides teach any title from our 900-game library so you play, not read.
Weekly tournaments
Ranked ladders for Catan, Blood on the Clocktower, and Star Wars: X-Wing every Thursday night.
Fuel for the fight
A full kitchen and bar with bottomless filter coffee, so nobody rage-quits on an empty stomach.
Meet the crew
Your game guides and battle referees
Priya Naidoo
Tournament Director
Runs our Thursday ladders and keeps the leaderboards honest across four league seasons.
Deacon Fields
Miniatures Painter in Residence
Leads our Sunday paint-and-play workshops and maintains the terrain for campaign nights.
Isla Whitmore
Family & Kids Program Lead
Curates gateway games for ages 6+ and hosts the Saturday morning junior league.
Inside the arena
Everything you need for the perfect game night
The 900-game library
From Wingspan to Gloomhaven, borrow any game from the wall for a flat $12 table fee per person.
Private campaign rooms
Book a soundproof den for your D&D group — projector, dice tower, and snack service included. From $45/hour.
Learn-to-play sessions
Free 20-minute teach for any game, run by a guide who actually loves it.
The battle bar
Local craft beer, mocktails, and toasties served table-side until 11pm.
Tournament nights
Ranked play every Thursday with trophies, prize packs, and a rowdy crowd.
Kids & family zone
A dedicated low-table corner with gateway games for players aged 6 and up.
From the table
What our players say
“Turned up not knowing a single game, left three hours later obsessed with Wingspan. The guide taught us in ten minutes flat.”
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Hayley R.
Docklands, VIC · March 2025
“We booked a private room for our fortnightly D&D campaign and never looked back. The dice tower and projector are chef's kiss.”
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Tom B.
Richmond, VIC · February 2025
“Thursday X-Wing nights are the highlight of my week. Priya runs a tight, friendly tournament and the leaderboard keeps me coming back.”
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Sanjay P.
South Yarra, VIC · January 2025
“Brought my two kids on a Saturday morning. Isla had them battling in a co-op game within minutes — genuinely brilliant with children.”
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Megan L.
Port Melbourne, VIC · April 2025
“The toasties and filter coffee are dangerously good. Best value game night in Southbank, hands down.”
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Daniel K.
Southbank, VIC · December 2024
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Come battle with us
Book a table or ask us anything
Walk-ins are always welcome, but tables fill fast on weekends. Drop us a line and we'll lock in your spot.
Phone
+61 3 9642 3456Address
58 Clarendon Street, Southbank VIC 3006
Email
[email protected]Opening hours
Mon–Thu 12pm–11pm · Fri 12pm–1am · Sat 10am–1am · Sun 10am–10pm