What we’re about
Meet gamers from all over town! Come to one of our events to discover new games or play old favorites with new friends. We play all kinds.
This Meetup group is home to multiple event organizers. Each event host, better yet each TEAM of hosts (the best way!), is in charge of the events they post here.
Want to start up an ongoing event/game night, or run a special event? Either post your thoughts in the Discussion space for Portland Area Board Games and RPGs, or contact one of the Organizers/Co-Organizers on the Leadership/Organizers list (see full website/desktop view, not mobile).
Currently Meetup functions a bit differently on the mobile app vs the full website. The website gives users access to a calandar view of events, a page of all event photo albums, and different ways to sort/view members. Both means of access are handy in their own way.
In 2025 organizers began focusing the Membership of this group on active users. All are welcome to join/rejoin any time. To maintain membership users should login/make use of the Portland Area Board Games and RPGs group website at least once every 6 months. Users inactive past that time may find they need to rejoin. No worries. Should that happen to you, you will be welcomed back. :)
Enjoy all your play!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Board Games @ SE CORE Food Carts! (Hosted By GameCon)CORE - Collective Oregon Eateries, Portland, OR
Every Tuesday join us as we dive into the world of gaming at CORE Food Carts. No need to worry about rain, too much sun or a strong breeze because we’ll be set up in their large indoor space equipped with copious number of tables perfect for gaming and safe from the weather.
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No pets allowed unless clearly marked as a service animal. Emotional support pets are NOT allowed indoors. This is a strict rule.
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🎉View a list of what games people are briging, ask questions and stay connected via Discord👈
During this event enjoy GameCon’s wide selection & variety of games! Ranging from party games, to co-ops, to strategic middleweight and fun social deception games.
**How Many People Attend? **
We regularly have 20 to 30 people attend with most of them arriving around 5:30 PM.🧐Have your own games you’d like to play?
🎉Bring them!🤔Never played board games before?
😃No problem! We'll happily teach you in this low-pressure, welcoming environment.😨Feeling a little nervous?
👌That’s totally natural.New games started about every 15 min or so, so it doesn’t matter what time you arrive we’ll have something for you to do. Also we are happy to teach you a new game.
The thing that’s fantastic about attending board game events is it takes out the stress of not knowing what to talk about. Simply talk about the games, ask how to play the games, learn, laugh, strategize and enjoy in this welcoming environment surrounded by delicious food.
If you’re new to town or simply would like to expand your friend group this can be a great, low stress way to meet new friends!
If you’re new to games, this is a judgement free zone and board gamers are happy to take the time to explain and teach and, in all truth, love to share their hobby with new people. Because, board games are the best games.
Heavy weight games & gamers welcome as well! While its not required, and people have brought & stared heavy weight games on the fly, because of the time commitment for a game like this you may want join our Discord to gain interest for your game and get a time set up for others to play.
Newbies and veteran board gamers are always welcome!
🍔WHAT IS CORE?
Collective Oregon Eateries, also known as CORE, is a indoor/outdoor community gathering and food cart space that is located along 82nd Avenue.
See photos of the space below 👇
The indoor space is quite large, 6,500 square feet to be exact with ample amount of large tables perfect for gaming! Also provides clean bathrooms and will soon have indoor bar!
Outdoors is a variety of delicious food carts to enjoy! We highly recommend sampling the bounty. See photos attached to this event to see how amazing this venue is.
Check out CORE’s instagram . Stay up to date with their other events.
CORE has a large, safe and free parking lot!
♟️WHAT IS GAMECON?
GameCon is the largest game night in greater Portland Metropolitan Area and we have joined forces with CORE Food Cart to bring weekly game nights to this vibrant food cart business.
Want to stay connected to all GameCon’s events she thriving game boarding community?
Join us on:
New Discord: Tuesday @CORE Events
OR
Original Discord: Saturday @ House On The Hill Events
We have an amazing inclusive community where we just many gatherings. We are looking forward to meeting you!!!
- Rules-Light RPGs2105 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR
Change your PRIVACY SETTINGS so I can actually reply to your messages! :)
or contact me directly at
email = God.Emperor@Gmail.com
call/text = 971 325-2100Join us on Tuesday for Kids on Bikes, Super Spies, Escape from Dino Island, Spacy weird Fantasy, Mörk Borg/Pirates, or Call of Cthulhu, and other Homebrew One-Shots -- things change over time.
So send me an email at God.Emperor@Gmail.com or call/text me at 971 325-2100 for more setting and system info. And the story plots are episodic enough that you can miss sessions and it's no big deal.
- Portland Speed Puzzling (Teams)The People's Courts, Portland, OR
What is Speed Puzzling?
Speed puzzling is a timed competitive competition in which teams of 4 work together to complete a 500 piece puzzle in 90 minutes. All teams complete the same puzzle.
Whether you are a master puzzler or not, this a fun community building event! It's a great time for friends and family to come together for a common goal. And a great chance to meet new people!
Team Speed Puzzling Details:
Where: The People's Courts - 2700 NE 82nd Ave., Portland, OR 97220
When: Every Tuesday (unless otherwise noted)
Time: 7PM - 9PM
Who: Teams of 4 people max - gather your own team
Cost: $35/team
Organized by: Portland Puzzle Company
Sign Up HERE
