What we’re about
Our goal with All Aboard Games is to organize and host events where people can share the joy of modern board and card games with other friendly people. We make it a priority to be welcoming in a comfortable environment for both new players and experienced ones alike! We have a wide array of different games being played during our events, and also experienced players eager to teach them! We also plan to have special events and provide an opportunity to buy, sell, and trade used games! It is a golden age of boardgames, and we hope you will join us.
This group has been hosting events since March 2022. To join, all we ask is that you use a real first name or nick-name and a personal photo in your profile. This is to avoid or at least reduce the number of anonymous and spam memberships in the group. A photo of a pet or a favorite possession is also acceptable if you have issues putting your image up-- but no stock photos please.
This group also meets online to enjoy games virtually at Board Game Arena and other sites. To participate there, please go to **BoardGameArena.com** and create a free account. Then, send your account name to the organizers to be invited to the online group. Events will be announced via Meetup (as with in-person events) and played online with Zoom or Discord providing a platform for live discussion.
We have a gift shop now--
https://teespring.com/all-aboard-games
Upcoming events
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- $2.00
IRVINE - Sunday Evening Boardgame Meetup
14952 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA, USThis is a special Sunday meetup-- an encore event due to our regular Friday meetup being filled early. If you have issues getting in on Friday, hopefully this event will work out for you. Of course, people are welcome to attend both events if they want-- a separate RSVP is required for each. Note the slightly earlier hours.
DESCRIPTION
Join us at Knowlwood restaurant for a most excellent evening of gaming and dining! Enjoy playing a selection of modern board and card games! We will have a section of the restaurant reserved for our group.
No experience necessary to attend!$2.00 CHIP-IN REQUIRED
There is a two dollar ($2.00) chip-in per RSVP to attend this meetup, plus one dollar ($1.00) per guest, required at sign-in upon arrival or paid online beforehand. Each RSVP can include up to two guests, but they must be part of the RSVP. Message the host if you have any issue updating your RSVP. This is to pay the venue reservation fee and group expenses. Methods:- Cash (upon arrival only),
- Paypal PayPal.me,
- Venmo @AllAboardGames,
- Crypto: BitCoin or DASH (upon arrival only).
FOOD AND DRINK
Please be mindful that this is a business which allows us to play and that it only works for them as long as it makes business sense. You are strongly encouraged to patronize by buying a beverage or food item at each visit. The menu can be found on their website here: http://knowlwoodrestaurants.com/NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK ALLOWED (water okay)!
No smoking or vaping indoors!ARRIVAL TIME AND CANCELLATIONS
Show up and leave any time you like-- but expect that if you're late it is more likely that you will have to wait before you can get into a game.This event may fill up, in which case there will be a waiting list. If you RSVP and later find that you are unable to attend, please indicate so by updating your status accordingly at least one hour prior to the meet time so that people in the queue have time to react to getting in. Host will go through the sign-in sheet afterward and mark no-shows. Three or more no-shows in the current quarter will affect your ability to hold an RSVP in advance.
Restaurant closes at 8:30PM on Sunday. Target cleanup time so that we are all able to leave by 8:30PM sharp! When lights dim, it is time to begin cleanup.
REGARDING GAMES
Game selection depends entirely on what is brought by attendees and made available to share. Consider bringing your favorites to teach and play with others. There will be a table designated as a Game Pool where games may be placed, to indicate that the owners of those games do not mind other members borrowing them for the duration of the event. You are encouraged to announce in comments below what games you plan to bring and/or a few that you would like to try.Absolutely no playtesting or promotion! For special exception please message the event host.
You can join us on Facebook as well!
A small additional contribution ($1 suggested) is appreciated, but not required. Please let us know if you have any questions. See you there!19 attendees - $1.00
SANTA ANA - Friday Night Boardgame Meetup
IHOP, 1740 E Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA, USJoin us at IHOP for a most excellent evening of gaming and great food! Enjoy playing a selection of modern board and card games. No experience necessary to attend!
We meet twice a month at this location, every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.
GAME SELECTION
Game selection depends entirely on what is brought by attendees and made available to share. Consider bringing your favorites to teach and play with others. You may announce in the comments below which games you plan to bring and/or any that you would like to try out.
This is optional, but we encourage attendees to place games on a back table (game pool) where others can borrow them for the duration of the event. Please take care of any borrowed games including the box and any components.
Absolutely no playtesting or promotion! For a special exception, please message the event host.
VENUE
We will have an entire wing of the restaurant reserved for our group.
Please be mindful that this is a business which allows us to play without charging admission and that it only works for them as long as it makes business sense. Kindly patronize by buying a beverage or meal at each visit. The menu can be found on their website here: IHOP menu
IHOP closes at Midnight, however, the restaurant would still prefer if we can wrap up by 11PM so please complete final turns and cleanup by that time if possible.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED! No smoking or vaping!
EVENT FEE
A small contribution of $1 per attendee is required to reserve your spot(s). Payment information will be messaged upon signing up. If/when the "going" list fills up, anyone who has not yet paid will be moved to the back of the waitlist. In-person payments at the event will not be accepted and you will be asked to leave.
Refunds can be provided if you cancel your RSVP by the day before the event. It will be returned in the same method that it was paid. Any third-party fees will not be returned. No refunds will be provided if your RSVP changes on the day of the event.
ARRIVAL TIME AND CANCELLATIONS
Show up any time you like, but expect that if you're late it is more likely that you will have to wait before you can get into a game.
This event may fill up, in which case there will be a waitlist. If you RSVP and later find that you are unable to attend, please update your status accordingly at least one hour prior to the meet time so that people in the queue have time to make their way to the venue.
Please DO NOT show up if you are not on the "going" list as seats are limited. You will receive a PERMANENT BAN from the group if you are caught.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Please be aware that photos of the games in progress and attendees may be taken during the event for promotional use. If you would prefer not to be included in the picture, feel free to inform us and we will attempt as best as possible to exclude you from the image.
CONTACT US
You can join us on Facebook as well!
Message us if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
44 attendees - $1.00
ORANGE - Friday Night Boardgame Meetup
Zito's Pizza, 1716 W Chapman Ave, Orange, CA, USThis is the monthly Zito's Pizza meetup in Orange! Note that there will also be a 10% discount on food for our group during the event.
DESCRIPTION
Join us at Zito's Pizzeria for a most excellent evening of gaming and pizza! Enjoy playing a selection of modern board and card games! We will have half of the restaurant reserved for our group.No experience necessary to attend!
FOOD AND DRINK
Please be mindful that this is a business which is allowing us to play for free and that it only works for them as long as it makes business sense. You are strongly encouraged to patronize by buying a beverage or food item at each visit. The menu can be found on their website here:
https://zitospizza.com/zito-s-pizza-food-menuIf you let them know that you are with All Aboard Games during the event, they will also take 10% off your bill (food only)!
NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK ALLOWED! No smoking or vaping!
$1.00 CHIP-IN REQUIRED
There is a one dollar ($1.00) chip-in per person to attend this meetup, required at sign-in upon arrival or paid online beforehand. This is for group expenses and so that we can make our events even better.If you prefer to pay in advance, you may use PayPal: [PayPal.me](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/AllAboardGamesOC) or Venmo (@AllAboardGames). Please include the date of the event(s) you are paying with the payment note.
ARRIVAL TIME AND CANCELLATIONS
Show up any time you like-- but expect that if you're late it is more likely that you will have to wait before you can get into a game. Many people will probably also show up around 6PM as well as the 5:30PM start time.This event may fill up, in which case there will be a waiting list. If you RSVP and later find that you are unable to attend, please indicate so by updating your status accordingly at least one hour prior to the meet time so that people in the queue have time to react to getting in. Host will go through the sign-in sheet afterward and mark no-shows.
REGARDING GAMES
Game selection depends entirely on what is brought by attendees and made available to share. Consider bringing your favorites to teach and play with others. This is up to you, but we encourage attendees to place games on a back table (game pool) where others can borrow them for the duration of the event. You are encouraged to announce in comments below what games you plan to bring and/or a few that you would like to try.Absolutely no playtesting or promotion! For special exception please message the event host.
You can join us on Facebook as well!
A small contribution (additional $2 suggested) is appreciated, but not required.
Please let us know if you have any questions. See you there!
29 attendees - $2.00
IRVINE - Friday Night Boardgame Meetup
14952 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA, USThis is the Irvine Knowlwood meetup, Orange County's most popular regular boardgame meetup! RSVP on this page now to lock in your spot! This venue has hosted boardgame meetups since June 2021. We now meet here once a month, every 2nd Friday, starting at 5:30PM.
DESCRIPTION
Join us at Knowlwood restaurant for a most excellent evening of gaming and dining! Enjoy playing a selection of modern board and card games! We will have a section of the restaurant reserved for our group.
No experience necessary to attend!$2.00 CHIP-IN REQUIRED
There is a two dollar ($2.00) chip-in per RSVP to attend this meetup, plus one dollar ($1.00) per guest, required at sign-in upon arrival or paid online beforehand. Each RSVP can include up to two guests, but they must be part of the RSVP. Message the host if you have any issue updating your RSVP. This is to pay the venue reservation fee and group expenses. Methods:- Cash (upon arrival only),
- Paypal PayPal.me,
- Venmo @AllAboardGames,
- Crypto: BitCoin or DASH (upon arrival only).
FOOD AND DRINK
Please be mindful that this is a business which allows us to play and that it only works for them as long as it makes business sense. You are strongly encouraged to patronize by buying a beverage or food item at each visit. The menu can be found on their website here: http://knowlwoodrestaurants.com/NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK ALLOWED (water okay)!
No smoking or vaping indoors!ARRIVAL TIME AND CANCELLATIONS
Show up and leave any time you like-- but expect that if you're late it is more likely that you will have to wait before you can get into a game.This event may fill up, in which case there will be a waiting list. If you RSVP and later find that you are unable to attend, please indicate so by updating your status accordingly at least one hour prior to the meet time so that people in the queue have time to react to getting in. Host will go through the sign-in sheet afterward and mark no-shows. Three or more no-shows in the current quarter will affect your ability to hold an RSVP in advance.
Restaurant will stay open for us until 10PM-- this is after the kitchen is officially closed around 9:30PM. Target cleanup time so that we are all able to leave by 10PM sharp! When lights dim, it is time to begin cleanup.
REGARDING GAMES
Game selection depends entirely on what is brought by attendees and made available to share. Consider bringing your favorites to teach and play with others. There will be a table designated as a Game Pool where games may be placed, to indicate that the owners of those games do not mind other members borrowing them for the duration of the event. You are encouraged to announce in comments below what games you plan to bring and/or a few that you would like to try.Absolutely no playtesting or promotion! For special exception please message the event host.
You can join us on Facebook as well!
A small additional contribution ($1 suggested) is appreciated, but not required. Please let us know if you have any questions. See you there!29 attendees
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