Games bring people together and sharpen the senses.  They promote comraderie and much a creativity.  Our mission is to bring together gamers of all skill levels and social comfortableness, and turn it into a positive experience.

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Recent Meetups

  • Yesterday at 7:00 PM, 24 Gamers attended

    Elgin Eagles (far west suburbs)

    They rated it 4.00 4.001 (1 ratings)

    Elgin Eagles Hours: Thursday 7PM - 1AM We'll be the people playing games. Say you're from the Chicago meetup and its your first visit. Primarily Eurogames and a RPG... Learn more
  • Yesterday at 7:00 PM, 7 Gamers attended

    Ultimate Werewolf
    “Werewolf,” also known as “Mafia,” is a social-party game of deception and manipulation. 7+ players are villagers in an isolated 15th century village. But at night... Learn more
  • Yesterday at 6:30 PM, 24 Gamers attended

    Games Plus - Mount Prospect (NW Suburbs)

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    We have a regular weekly game night held in the game room of the Games Plus store in Mount Prospect. We start playing around 6:30PM and must leave at 11PM. Almost... Learn more
  • Wednesday at 7:00 PM, 7 Gamers attended

    Open Gaming in Arlington Heights

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    We play all the classics (Dominos, Uno), all the party games (Apples to Apples, Wits & Wagers) and all the Euro/Strategy games (Settlers of Catan, Puerto Rico).
  • Wednesday at 6:30 PM, 3 Gamers attended

    Oak Park Gaming

    They rated it 4.00 4.001 (1 ratings)

    Come play boardgames on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. We are a very friendly group who are willing to learn your favorite game or teach you one of our... Learn more
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Chicago Toy and Game Group

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Out of the Box Games

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BuckyBalls!

use coupon code "chiboardgames" for 20% off!

Fundex Games

Platinum Sponsor. Supplying the games we're using for our summer events!

Gamewright

Platinum sponsor; creator of great family and children's games!

Fred Distribution

Platinum Sponsor, makers of Brass and For Sale among others!

Days of Wonder

Platinum Sponsor; makers of Ticket to Ride and other great games!

Rio Grande Games

Platinum Sponsor, Makers of Puerto Rico, Carcassone and many more games!

HL Games

Platinum Sponsor. A local game company, makers of Go Mental!

Twilight Creations Inc

Platinum Sponsor. Creators of ZOMBIES!!! and other fun horror games!

Buffalo Games

Platinum Sponsor. We love the T-Shirt Game!

NorthStar Games

Platinum Sponsor. Makers of Wits & Wagers and Say Anything!

DiscoverGames

Platinum sponsor. The largest co-op of independent game designers.

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