What we’re about
Welcome, board game fans! Anyone who enjoys tabletop games or role-playing games should feel welcome to join this group. There are no dues or fees.
Beginning in January 2023, we're going to hold monthly meetings at the Bowie Branch Library to play board games. We'll also have additional meetings from time to time.
If you'd like to host a gaming event or want to start an RPG group, please message an organizer; we're happy to create a Meetup event for you so that attendees can sign up.
Code of Conduct
The Bowie Board Games and RPG Meetup aims to provide a harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, age, body size, race, nationality, or religious beliefs.
We do not tolerate harassment of community members in any form. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the community at the discretion of the organizers. Harassment includes offensive verbal or written comments related to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, age, body size, race, nationality, or religious beliefs, deliberate intimidation, threats, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any Bowie Board Games Meetup event or communication channel. Community members asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Sponsors and presenters are also subject to the anti-harassment policy.
If a community member engages in harassing behavior, the organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the group. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact an organizer immediately.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Board Game Fun & Learn Bärenpark at the Bowie LibraryBowie Branch Library, PGCMLS, Bowie, MD
Join us for board games at the Bowie library.
This week Susan will be teaching Bärenpark, a quick-to-learn polyomino game (think Tetris pieces) where you race to build the best bear park.
Alternatively, you're welcome to play one of our other games or bring some of your own. If there's something specific you're hoping to play, please mention it in your RSVP or leave a comment.
This is a recurring event, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Bärenpark resources:
Rulebook
How to Play video - Board Game Fun & Learn "Horrified" at the Bowie LibraryBowie Branch Library, PGCMLS, Bowie, MD
Join us for board games at the Bowie library.
This week Susan will be teaching Horrified, a cooperative game for 1-5 players. Work together to rid the town of monsters before the terror track climbs too high!
There will also be a variety of other games available to play, and you're always welcome to bring your own. If there's something specific you're hoping to play, please mention it in your RSVP or leave a comment.
This is a recurring event, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Horrified resources:
Learn to Play video (7 minutes) - PAX Unplugged (Philadelphia, PA: Nov. 21-23)Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
PAX Unplugged is an annual board game & RPG convention that attracts people from around the world and is only a few hour's drive away from our area.
Our Bowie group isn't going to organize anything specific for PAX, but you can use this event to indicate that you're going to the convention, and to coordinate with other people who are also going. Maybe some of us can carpool to drive to Philadelphia together, or go out for dinner while we're there, or something.
