Essex County Gamers

Do you enjoy heavy games on the strategic side of the hobby? Then join us Thursdays in Beverly at The Castle! The games are heavy but the atmosphere anything but!

Because we play heavy games, which we define as games weighted 2.5 or higher on BoardGameGeek.com, we have some rules to maximize everyone’s enjoyment. If this is your first time, read the Group Rules linked below, and the direct message the hosts will send you with additional details to help you understand how the group functions.

Here are the main things you need to know:

1. Everyone wanting to come should RSVP by hitting the ‘Attend’ button by 2pm each Sunday. If you say you are attending, we ask you to make a firm commitment because it often spoils the games when someone no shows.
2. We take turns picking games each week. We use the event chat on Meetup to coordinate game picks and seat selection. If it’s your first time, you will want to read the Group Rules below to help you understand the game pick and seat selection process.
3. Games are not taught at the table. All players need to learn the rules to their game by Thursday.
4. Games start NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm. Many of us arrive early for dinner, and games can start as soon as all players are there.
5. The Castle charges a $6 gaming fee per visit. We encourage you to eat and drink at The Castle during the event! Due to the size of our group each week, The Castle will apply a gratuity to attendees' checks.

Other Tidbits

Come play games with us!
Simple and easy to complex brain burners, games of all types are played. Games will be taught at the table so this is great event for folks who are new to board games or just getting back into them. Bring a game you want to play or come learn something new.
This month's optional theme is "Ghosts and Goblins". (no one is required to stick to the theme)

This event is open to members of Essex County Gamers as well as walk-in members of the public. This event is generally suitable for those aged 10ish & up, and families with younger children are welcome to come game together (childcare is not provided).

Food and beverages are allowed in the Sohier Room. Many gamers bring lunch or get takeout on Cabot Street. We usually do a group pizza-by-the-slice order for those who are interested. The event ends promptly at 4:00 PM, when all games should start cleaning up, with a hard exit at 4:30 PM.

Other Info

Come play games with us!
Simple and easy to complex brain burners, games of all types are played. Games will be taught at the table so this is great event for folks who are new to board games or just getting back into them. Bring a game you want to play or come learn something new.
This month's optional theme is "Home is where the hearth is". (no one is required to stick to the theme)

This event is open to members of Essex County Gamers as well as walk-in members of the public. This event is generally suitable for those aged 10ish & up, and families with younger children are welcome to come game together (childcare is not provided).

Food and beverages are allowed in the Sohier Room. Many gamers bring lunch or get takeout on Cabot Street. We usually do a group pizza-by-the-slice order for those who are interested. The event ends promptly at 4:00 PM, when all games should start cleaning up, with a hard exit at 4:30 PM.

Other Info