Learn to play Earthborne Rangers, a co-op board game

Learn how to play a co-operative board game with other absolute beginners. Free, nothing to prep, no experience necessary. Co-op board games offer a cheap, stimulating, and fascinating way to spend quality time with friends, family, and new acquaintances! They challenge you all to form shared plans which succeed or fail together.

Earthborne Rangers (ER), in my opinion as a professional game designer, excels with its initial simplicity and elegant depth. You explore a world with optimistic “solarpunk” themes, a nice change from grim dungeon-crawling and disaster-fighting. The game story evolves from one session to the next, but it’s fine for players to drop in and out. It plays well solo, and even better with others. Learn more about ER here.

This event is a demo with no obligation to continue if this game is not for you. The first hour gives you the general idea. After a short break you can continue into more depth for the next hour or so. If you like the game you can buy it or join a group that plays it regularly, and make new friends along the way.

We welcome absolutely everyone and ensure a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. We've face-to-face taught games to over 1000 people of every kind-- join us!

It's fine to drink booze for these events-- Matthew will a bit. However, to improve attempts at sobriety, please try to avoid excess during the game, and don't press booze onto others.

If possibly contagious in any way, please do not attend -- we don't want to catch a cold, flu, or Covid!

Accessibility and comfort: If you have mobility issues, there are lifts that give access to all floors, and we can find a comfortable way for you to sit-- just ask. BrewDog is only a bit noisy on Mondays, with bright lights.

Come to the BrewDog bar across the street from Fortitude Valley train station—look for the blue sign. Find Matthew in one of its rooms-- check upstairs first, as that is most likely. You will see the game box, as shown in the image for this event.

Soft start at 6:00 to plan and socialise. Actual play starts at 6:15 sharp, and as it teaches basic concepts, try not to be late. You can stop at any time.