Western PA Gaming

Hello Western PA Gamers!

Market District has a nice variety of hot food, snacks, Starbucks, beer, and wine available until 10:00 PM. The management has generously allowed us to use the Cafe' until closing with the following provision...
No alcohol in the Café area after the bar closes after 10:00 PM!
So, no open glasses nor visible six-packs. I would recommend taking any unopened bottles of beer or wine to your car after 10:00 so as not to endanger Market District’s liquor license.

We have had a great relationship with them in the past and I don't want to endanger that!

Market District might not be the perfect gaming venue but it has food, alcohol, coffee, snacks, decent tables, and adequate lighting. Plus, it is open until midnight, and good luck trying to find all of that at the price we pay!

It is first come, first serve on the seating, but as members begin arriving, we can throw some games on the larger tables to reserve them. The venue probably has over twenty tables and the room can comfortably hold over 60 people. It does get a little crowded at dinner time, but it thins out after 7:00 or so and is pretty much empty of other non-gaming patrons after 9:00.

This is a great centrally located spot where our Airport area players can get to quickly. Seems that the same can be said of the players in the City and to the North of the City. This location is probably only 15-20 minutes from the Fort Pitt tunnel.

A little about what we play...
Party games like: Codenames, Spyfall, and Dixit.
Euro-style games like: Scythe, Five Tribes, Orleans, Puerto Rico, Viticulture, and Lords of Waterdeep.
Gateway games like: Ticket to Ride, Splendor, Carcassonne, and Catan.
Cooperative games like: Pandemic, Flash Point, and Dead of Winter.
Abstract games like: Qwirkle, Blokus, Azul, and Hive.
Card games like: Dominion, Glory to Rome, Diamonds, and Muchkin.

Those are just a few of the games that can be seen being played at our meetups every week.

Our members come in all shapes and sizes, and they span from young to older, but all seem to have a great time when we get together!

Our organizers try to be very accommodating to new players and try to pick games appropriate to your skill level and that we think you would enjoy. Our goal is to get you to be enthusiastic about the hobby, and teach you if that is what it takes to get you there.

If there is a game that you would like to try out just r.s.v.p. to one of our meetups and suggest it down in the comments. Chances are that one of us has it in our collection, and we can bring it out.

R.S.V.P. early so we have an idea how many people or coming and what type of games to bring along. You can always cancel your r.s.v.p. if you have a change of plans.

Attendance at our events is always free but if you like Western PA Gaming please consider showing your support by making a donation using the Chip In button or donating some unloved games. We do a fundraising event called the 'Dooraffle' at our events that occur on the LAST FRIDAY of the month.

We give everyone who attends the event one free ticket, and the winner gets to pick a great game out of the prize bag! Additional tickets are available to increase your odds of winning and can be purchased for $1.00 each, or ten extra tickets for $5.00. There will always be at least one prize drawn but often 3 or 4.

Look through our photo album to see some of the games we have given away and what we play.

Look forward to gaming with you.

Hello Western PA Gamers!

Prior to Covid-19, there was a Mon Valley Gaming event held at Bentleyville Kings. After Covid-19 started, that Kings location closed. We have been looking for a new Mon Valley location, and have found one!

We will be hosting Mon Valley Gaming at the Foster House II which is located at One Cook Rd. Belle Vernon, PA 15012.

FAQ:
Do I need to wear a mask? If you have been vaccinated for Covid-19 for longer than 2 weeks you DO NOT have to wear a mask. If you have not been vaccinated you must wear a mask. [Wearing a mask when in the public portion of the business or indeed any business is likely a wise precaution]

Where should I park? Parking is available all around the building.

Where is the meeting room? The meeting room is about 40 yards straight across from the main entrance when you come into the building. To our gamer friends who have personal mobility concerns, are happy to announce that there is now an elevator that goes down to the meeting area. It is rated for single-use in a wheelchair, total weight rating of 750 lbs / 340 kg. The lift does require some maintained effort / pressing a button to operate. The doors in the establishment also require the ability to physically open and manipulate them. The restroom however has handrails. We understand this will not meet the needs of people with every disability, but we are pleased to report this progress.

Can I bring food and drink? There is a cost to reserve the room at the event, but food and drink purchases go toward that, so I would like to ask that you be a patron and try out some food or drinks from the menu while you enjoy some games. The restaurant is cash only. However, there is a PNC bank a few minutes down the road (I know I often only carry a card with me unless I am going to a place that only takes cash).

What if my game is running later than 9pm? We are scheduled for 1pm-9pm, so please plan on wrapping up any final games by 9pm.

So at our events, our volunteers and game enthusiasts have experience in teaching anyone and everyone some of the latest games in the boardgaming market as well as some of the modern classics as well, in cozy or large group events (we have been hosting events since 2014!) This is our quirky hobby. We bring the games, and you can too, but what we need more is your willingness to take a chance and join in. If you have watched Tabletop on the Geek and Sundry YouTube Channel, you have a pretty good idea of the sort of things that we have been up to.

A little about what we play: the organizers always bring a lot of games to play but if there is something that you are interested in playing or learning just make a note in the event chat comments below. Today’s board games come in all Shapes, sizes, themes, and components, and our group plays all kinds.

Anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Our organizers try to be very accommodating to new players, and try to pick games appropriate to your skill level and that we think you would enjoy. Our goal is to get you enthusiastic about the hobby. We have games, we want to make more gamers!

If there is a game you would like to try out, just suggest it down in the chat comments below. Chances are that one of us has it in our collection and we can bring it out.

During our events, people drop in and drop out as time permits them to do. You don’t have to come for the entire day or stay once you are there, but plenty of folks do. Please do r.s.v.p. so I have an estimate of how many people are coming, and what games to bring along. You can always cancel your r.s.v.p. if you have a change in plans, and you can always drop in, even if you have not made an r.s.v.p. Hope you find some time on this particular weekend to spend some of your afternoon or evening with us.

Welcome to Velum Fermentation, located on the Southside of Pittsburgh. Come join us for an exciting day of board games and take advantage of their numerous amenities, including pickleball courts, disc golf baskets, an arcade, a food truck, and a fully stocked bar featuring our very own craft beer.

Our organizers bring a wide variety of games to play, but if there is something specific you are interested in playing or learning, please let us know by leaving a comment in the event chat section below.

Please note that although the venue closes at 11:00 pm, we ask that you have all your games packed up and ready to leave by 10:30 pm.

Parking:
There is plenty of parking available in lots located in front and behind the building, as well as ample street parking. We highly recommend supporting our host by purchasing their craft beer and other non-alcoholic options.
Food:
The Love, Peace + Grilled Cheese food truck is located directly outside the facility, but if you want to venture out, you can find other food options nearby in the Southside.