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Looking to get together with fellow casual board game fans in the Northwest side of the city and share in some board game fun from time to time. I have a pretty wide range of game types that I enjoy and I really like teaching/walking others on how to play games that I own as well as learning new ones. All skill levels/experience with board games are welcome.
I can envision rotating locations within these 8-ish neighborhoods: Edison Park, Norwood Park, Dunning Square, Montclare, Belmont Cragin, Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Forest Glen and have some locations (that offer light food/drink) already in mind. I’d envision that this group would all share in bringing games, but at a minimum, I’d commit to bringing some crowd-favorites from my modest, but growing, library:
https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/JamIT42?geekranks=Board%20Game%20Rank&objecttype=thing&own=1&ff=1&subtype=boardgame
Looking forward to sharing in some board game fun with others!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Community Social - Learn & Play - Local Game DesignersStay and Play Game Cafe, Chicago, IL
Maybe you're in town visiting, maybe you just recently moved here and wanna meet new people, or maybe you've been here for years and just a place to learn or play a new game with community members. Whatever your reason we look forward to having you join us for a game teach and play.
We do this every 3rd Wednesday of the month, with a different theme each time. Be sure to check out the discussion board for specifics about the particular session (i.e. which games will be spotlighted, any theme specifics, etc.).
This month (September, 2025), we will be highlighting local indie board game developers. See more details in the discussion board. If you are interested in showcasing your game, go ahead and DM me.
All playing levels welcome! Enjoy some food and drinks while you play (here's our menu). Cost is $5 per person for a gaming pass, assuming $10 in food/drink is purchased.