Day 1 (Sat) of Big 10 Year Anniversary Gaming Weekend! @ The Grassmarket Centre

We're celebrating 10 years of Big Gaming events and fundraising with our good friends at the Grassmarket Community Project with an EVEN BIGGER EVENT running over 2 days!

Loads of games, loads of space, loads of fun!

And loads more time!

Everyone's welcome, whether you're new to the hobby or a regular!
Are you new? Scroll down, there's a welcome paragraph just for you near the bottom!

We have a small library, but don't be shy about bringing your own games!

FOOD/DRINK (Don't bring your own):
Cafe food: Breakfasts, Sandwiches/Toasties, Beer, Wine, Tea/Coffee, Cake etc.

HANG ON, I THOUGHT THESE USED TO START AT 10:30?
Yep, but the venue have staff on from 9. We need a little time to set up, but they are happy for people to arrive from 10. Some smaller rooms might not be set up right at the start, but the main hall will be.

AND DIDN'T THEY END AT 20:00?
Yes, but we are doing 2 days this time and the organisers may need a break. We also have a Pub Quiz and Social on the Saturday evening (limited spaces, link here: https://www.meetup.com/edinburgh-gamers/events/315697550).

For anyone who doesn’t know GCP are actually an incredible charity that do a lot for local homeless people and vulnerable adults.
Check out their activities here[ (https://grassmarket.org](https://grassmarket.org/))

We`ll have a few ways to donate to GCP on the day.

Suggested Donation £5

This is entirely voluntary and comes with absolutely no pressure or obligation. We would rather you spend cash in the café if you are deciding between the two, or not at all if money is tight. Just joining in and adding to the atmosphere honestly is plenty.
EBG runs on good vibes.

These events are perfect for people to just drop in and out. With games starting and ending throughout the day, it's unusual to need to wait more than 10-15 mins.

You can also use the comments below to arrange specific games and times.

FEATURING!

• Bring and Buy Table (10% of sales donated to GCP) ! CLICK HERE for Guidance
• Cake! (Saturday 4pm)
• Blood on the Clock Tower (Saturday, ~12:30 and ~3:30 ish)
• Marvel Champions Epic Multi Player (~11am Sunday)
• Klask Tournament (3pm Sunday)
• Crokinole Demos (Sunday)
• Mahjong Demos (Sunday)
• Bridge Demos! (both days)
• Ice Cool Tourney (Saturday 2pm)

Got something you`d like to run and advertise here? Let us know!

I'M NEW AND UNSURE WHAT TO DO! Don't worry! We know it can be daunting for newcomers and do what we can to keep it easy.

The truth is we have a fantastic base of regulars who have all been new at some point. You'll find people are very friendly and the organisers are usually near the door and actively keep an eye open to make sure you get a warm welcome. If we've missed you, just ask one of the tables.

The day is very informal. Some people will have pre-planned a longer game (feel free to use the comments), but the vast majority will honesty just form tables with whoever is free using the big pile of games we keep on site. It’s a great way to meet new people!