Board Games Night at Melbourne Central Lion Hotel

Let’s catch up for a casual board games night at Melbourne Central Lion Hotel.

We’ll meet outside the venue at 6:30pm, say hello, then head inside together to find a table, grab some food or drinks, and choose a game to start with.

I’ll bring a small collection of beginner-friendly and social board games, including Camel Up, Catan, Codenames, Decrypto, Dixit Odyssey, and Wavelength. If you have a board game, card game, or party game you’d like to share, feel free to bring it along.

This will be a relaxed, low-pressure evening. You don’t need to be experienced with board games — we can explain the rules and choose games based on the group.

Solo attendees are very welcome.

Who this is for
This event is good for people who enjoy:

• Casual board games
• Social deduction / word / party games
• Meeting new people in a relaxed setting
• Beginner-friendly games
• A low-pressure evening after work

Links
Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wuatLQX8qMsmSmeEA
Pub website: https://melbournecentrallion.au/
Happy Hour: https://melbournecentrallion.au/happy-hour/
Weekly food specials: https://melbournecentrallion.au/weekly-food-specials/

Timeline

• 6:30pm — Meet outside Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
• 6:45pm — Head inside, find a table, grab food/drinks
• 7:00pm — Start playing board games
• 10:00pm — Meetup officially ends
• After 10:00pm — Optional to stay later if people are keen

Timeline is approximate and may vary depending on table availability, group size, and how long each game takes.

Tickets / cost
No tickets required.

Please buy at least some food or drink from the pub, as we’ll be using their space.

Happy Hour currently runs Monday to Friday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, but specials can change and are not available on public holidays, so please check the venue link before coming.

Games
I’ll bring some games from this collection:

• Camel Up
• Catan
• Codenames
• Decrypto
• Dixit Odyssey
• Wavelength
• UNO Show ’Em No Mercy
• Chess

You’re also welcome to bring your own board game, card game, or party game if you have one.

Beginner-friendly games are especially welcome.

Food and drinks
Food and drinks are available at the venue.

Please support the venue by buying at least something. Everyone pays for their own food and drinks.

What to expect

• Relaxed social board games night
• Beginner-friendly
• Rules explained as we go
• Small-group table games depending on numbers
• Food/drinks available from the pub
• You can leave early if needed
• You can stay later if others are keen

Important notes

• Please arrive on time if you can, as we’ll head inside together around 6:45pm.
• If you arrive late, message the group chat and we’ll let you know where we are sitting.
• Please update your RSVP if your plans change so numbers stay clear.
• Table availability may depend on how busy the pub is.