Ottawa Boardgames Meetup Group

Please note that anyone who orders food or drinks at any venue where our games are hosted will need to pay for what they order before leaving the venue. Also, any door fees or stay and play fees will need to be paid by each individual person before leaving the venues. If you can't afford to order anything, you can ask the servers for free water and eat or drink anything else at home before or after the games.

This is a D&D 5e character creation session aimed at welcoming new players into the D&D world, experienced players can also join the fun and create their very own character.

For anyone who is new to D&D, it's best if each person has their own Players Handbook, blank character sheet and pencil when attending these character creation sessions, although items can sometimes be shared around the table. We do ask that anything borrowed is returned before leaving the venue. The Wizards.com web site provides free electronic versions of everything a new player needs, you can have the free information with you at these sessions if you don't have a Players Handbook.

All ages are welcome, minors must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.

When you arrive at the venue, please ask the staff which tables are for the D&D group. Also, note that no food or drinks can be brought into these venues and there may be door fees.

Character races, classes, backgrounds, equipment, etc, can be from any of the 5e books published by Wizards. Starting stats are point buy or standard array in the Players Handbook.

Any players who are looking for a table to play at can reserve a ticket at the monthly introductory games at these links.

Monthly introductory games on the first Thursday, new players are welcome https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introductory-dd-5e-game-monthly-on-the-first-thursday-new-players-welcome-tickets-1032166857857?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monthly introductory games on the third Sunday, new players are welcome https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introductory-dd-5e-game-monthly-on-the-third-sunday-new-players-welcome-tickets-1032201742197?aff=oddtdtcreator

You can also join an ongoing campaign, to find out if any tables have space for someone new to join, please check our events, talk with people around the room or post a message in our online spaces.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/745295245581621/

Discord https://discord.gg/n8rVbqVzzm

Most of our tables have regular players in ongoing campaigns. There is usually space somewhere for a new player, but there might be a waiting list if you want to join an established table. If all of the tables are full when you check, we are a very dynamic group and seats may open up, so please check again in a few weeks.

If no seats are open at our established tables, we can help you to start being a dm at your own table. You can also start a table where each player takes a turn dming a session. Let us know if you need a hand with that.

Please remember to RSVP with each event that you plan to attend. An RSVP is needed to guarantee your spot in case there is a waiting list. Also, please cancel your RSVP if it turns out that you can't make it to the game to allow someone waiting for a seat to have a turn. For these introductory games, we also use the RSVP system to plan how many dms will need to be onsite when the game starts. Even though there is only 1 event for each introductory game session, players may need to split up between multiple tables as the games start.

Let us know if you have any questions.

We’re hosting a Catan-focused board game night, with the main tables dedicated to Catan. Whether you’re new to the game or already love trading sheep for wheat, this is a great chance to play, learn, and meet fellow board game fans.

🏝️ Catan Spotlight
Catan will be the main focus of the night. We’ll help new players learn the rules and set up multiple tables for smooth gameplay.
Experienced players are welcome to jump into full games, experiment with strategies, and enjoy plenty of trading and negotiation.

🧩 Expansions Welcome
Guests are welcome to bring their own Catan expansions. We’ll do our best to match tables based on interest and experience.

🎲 Other Board Games Available
While Catan is the main event, other board games will still be available for anyone who wants to play something different. Feel free to bring your own favorites as well.

👥 All Skill Levels Welcome
Never played Catan before? No problem — we’re happy to teach.
If you’re an experienced player, come ready for friendly competition and smart trading.

☕ Relaxed, Drop-In Style
Drop in anytime between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM and stay as long as you like. The atmosphere is casual and social.

🙏 Supporting Our Host
Our venue has generously provided the space for this event. To show our appreciation, we encourage everyone to order something from the menu during their visit.