About us
Calling all Glaswegian nerds and geeks!
We're looking to hold a monthly get together in Glasgow for like-minded individuals who enjoy all things geeky - Sci-fi, Doctor Who, Star Trek (and Wars!), Harry Potter, Marvel, DC, anime, cosplay, comics, board games etc.
The idea is to meet up, have a drink or two, get to know each other and make some new friends in and around the city.
We also have a Matrix chat room at #geek:glasgow.social (you can join with this invite link: https://glasgow.social/matrix). There are rooms there for board games, gigs, poker, star trek, D&D, tech and all sorts of other interests.
Follow us on the Fediverse/Mastodon at https://glasgow.social/tags/geeksocial (Don't know what that is? It's open source decentralised social media - no corporations involved! Sign up at https://glasgow.social - or any other site - it's all interconnected - like the internet should be!)
The Rules
• Please only mark RSVP if you're going to attend any event.
• We want everybody to feel safe so if you experience any difficulties with another member of the group, either in person or through messages on here, please let us know immediately and we will help
• If you cancel your RSVP within hours of the event with no explanation, or don't show up, you will be removed from the group.
• No spam, trolling, flaming etc on the group or in the comments.
• We ask that your profile picture is a picture of you, otherwise we won't accept.
• Most of our events are in bars or pubs or feature themes meant for mature audiences, ages 18+ only
Upcoming events
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Sci-fi Book Group - Iain M Banks & The Culture
The Gamer Club, 153 Bath Lane, Glasgow, GBA regular book group night to discuss sci-fi and expand our reading horizons! It's very informal, you don't even have to have read a book - just as long as you enjoy talking sci-fi and having a glass of wine (or coffee!)
This month we're reading Iain M Banks's world of The Culture.
The Culture is a post-scarcity, egalitarian society which has overcome most of the physical constraints of life and created a stable society without the use of unnecessary force or compulsion. That being said, some citizens, including the extremely powerful artificial intelligences, Minds, sometimes engage in the manipulation of others. This includes influencing or controlling the development of alien societies through the group known as Contact.
There are a list of all the books on wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Culture#List_of_books_describing_the_CultureMost people will opt to read Consider Phlebas, the first book in the series.
However, I'd recommend starting with book #5 Excession, it's fairly stand alone, but throws you right into the middle of the action. It's a lot of fun, with some big ideas and characters.
Inversions, the sixth book, is much more relaxed, it's more of a Game of Thrones/medieval story with small hints about the larger world.
The fourth book, The State of the Art, might be more suitable for some who don't want to commit to a big space opera book - its a collection of short stories.
In short, I think you can read them in any order and still get a full appreciation of the worlds and characters, so pick whatever one appeals most and we'll chat about it on the night!
Join us to discuss what you've read, what you'd like to read and help us decide on some topics for the rest of 2026.
The topic for our next book group might be a specific book, author or general topic like first encounters, robots, etc - we'll decide on the night depending on people's interests. Feel free to submit a suggestion in the comments below.
As always, you can join our chat room on matrix at #bookgroup:glasgow.social (if you don't already have access to matrix, you can sign up at https://glasgow.social/matrix).
This meeting will be held in The Gamer Club - there'll be free tea, coffee and wine, but feel free to BYOB too! There are some directions to the venue here: https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk/gettinghere
7 attendees- £2.00
Dungeons & Dragons Afternoon 18+
The Gamer Club, 153 Bath Lane, Glasgow, GBThere will be 3 tables where a Dungeon Master (DM) will take you through a 3-4 hour one-off adventure. Each table has a maximum limit of 6 players.
The games being played shall be D20 Modern, Mythic Bastionland and of course Dungeons and Dragons.
Each table will have dice, pens/pencils, paper, and a selection of pre-made characters. You will NOT be allowed to create your own custom-made character or bring your own pre-made character on the day. All tables are beginner-friendly, and any player who has never played Dungeons & Dragons before should speak to the DM before the game starts.
All you are required to bring is yourself and your imagination, as a world of adventure awaits you.
There is a £2 surcharge for this event; this can be paid via the link below. If you have any issues with this link, please contact one of the event hosts. https://buy.stripe.com/fZu28rbpactn4a7aZRbEA07
All money from this surcharge shall be reinvested into TTRPG equipment for use within this venue.
The venue isn't licensed, but feel free to bring your own beer/wine or help yourself to tea and coffee from the kitchen. Other snacks and drinks require a donation.
You can get directions to the venue on our Getting Here page.
We have a TTRPG room on our Matrix server. You can join here with this invite link: https://glasgow.social/matrix
21 attendees - £1.00
Blood on the Clocktower
The Gamer Club, 153 Bath Lane, Glasgow, GBWe'll be playing Blood on the Clocktower, a party game of murder and mystery. There will be 2 games running concurrently in different rooms so more people will get to play. Beginners and experienced players welcome. There will likely be mature themes so ages 18+.
As this is a popular event please read the following before signing up:- You must have a confirmed RSVP as “Going” to attend this event.
- Please remember to update your RSVP as soon as possible if you can no longer attend to be fair to those on the waiting list. No shows/late cancellations may be asked to wait to attend future events.
- Please arrive on time otherwise you may not get to play. There will be a 15 minute grace period for RSVP’s to arrive, after which we may give your space to someone else or start without you. If you are going to be late please let us know and we will try to keep your space.
- If you think you may need to leave early, please let the storyteller know before any game starts as they may wish to make you a “Traveller” character.
The event is free to attend, although we encourage non Gamer Club members to make a suggested £1 donation to support the club if you are able to. Donations can be made on the night either by cash in the donation jars or via the QR code at the venue.
Each game will play different scripts with a varied level of difficulty. If you are playing Blood on the Clocktower for the first time please let us know when you sign up to help with planning of the games.
The Gamer Club is an unlicenced venue so feel free to bring along some beers or a bottle of wine - or if you prefer, there is free tea and coffee at the venue. There are directions available here: https://www.thegamerclub.co.uk/gettinghere
We have Blood on the Clocktower and Gamer Club rooms on our Matrix server, you can join here with this invite link: https://glasgow.social/matrix
Blood on the Clocktower room: https://matrix.to/#/%23botc:glasgow.social
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