About us
Are you tired of showing up to a game events only to spend an hour deciding what to play—or worse, finding there isn't a spot open in a game you actually enjoy?
Saturday Morning Boardgaming! is designed to take the frustration out of the hobby. We host curated board game events where the lineup is announced in advance, so you know exactly what you’re playing before you even leave the house. No more "analysis paralysis" in the parking lot or settling for a filler game when you wanted something meatier.
Our primary mission is getting those tough-to-table games out and played. Whether it’s a sprawling 4X epic, a complex heavy euro, or a high-player-count legacy title, we provide the structure and the players to finally get your "shelf of shame" favorites into action.
Featured event
Fury of Dracula
In Fury of Dracula one player takes the role of Dracula while up to four others attempt to stop him by controlling Vampire hunters from the famous Bram Stoker novel.
Dracula has returned, and is determined to control all of Europe by creating an undead empire of Vampires. Meanwhile, the hunters attempt to track and destroy Dracula using the limited information available to them - a task easier said than done!
To save Europe and rid the world of Dracula's foul plague, the hunters must destroy Dracula before he earns enough victory points to win the game... will they have enough wit and bravery to defeat the dark count?
BGG Link: Fury of Dracula (3e)
BGG Weight: 3.28
Type: Co-op/Hidden Movement
Player Conflict: In-direct
New players welcome! We'll do a quick overview and teach ahead of starting the game but you can find the base rules HERE!
Upcoming events
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SMB@War - Tyrants of the Underdark
Gamers Guild - North Phoenix, 1818 w Bell Rd , Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, USTyrants of the Underdark is a territory control game with a deck-building element set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
Each player leads a house of Drow in a section of the Underdark below the Sword Coast. The Drow house is represented by a deck of cards, with each card being a minion in that player's deck. Players gain points by controlling sites, recruiting valuable minions, promoting minions to your inner circle, and assassinating troops, and whoever ends the game with the most points wins.BGG Link: Tyrants of the Underdark
BGG Weight: 2.54
Type: Area Majority/Deck Building
Player Conflict: DirectNew players welcome! We'll do a quick overview of the game and a brief teach. For a more in depth teach of the game and review of the game, see HERE!
4 attendees
SMB@Night: Obsession
Gamers Guild - North Phoenix, 1818 w Bell Rd , Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, USAttendees were asking for some games outside of the typical Saturday mornings so we're going to throw some up!
Step into the world of Victorian high society with Obsession, a game of strategy, prestige, and estate management. You’ll play as the head of a respected (but currently struggling) family estate in Derbyshire, working to renovate your grounds, hire the perfect staff, and host lavish parties to attract the favor of the wealthy Fairchilds. It is a thematic masterpiece that perfectly balances engine-building with a rich narrative flair.
BGG Link: Obsession
BGG Weight: 3.11
Type: Tableau Building/Hand Management
Conflict: In-directNew players welcome! We'll do a quick overview and teach ahead of starting the game. The game isn't hard to understand but there are some little nuances that are worth seeing before you play - HERE!
4 attendees
Root
Gamers Guild - North Phoenix, 1818 w Bell Rd , Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, USRoot is a game of adventure and war in which 2 to 4 players battle for control of a vast wilderness. The nefarious Marquise de Cat has seized the great woodland, intent on harvesting its riches. This Alliance will seek to strengthen its resources and subvert the rule of Cats. In this effort, the Alliance may enlist the help of the wandering Vagabonds who are able to move through the more dangerous woodland paths. Meanwhile, at the edge of the region, the proud, squabbling Eyrie have found a new commander who they hope will lead their faction to resume their ancient birthright.
BGG Link: Root
BGG Weight: 3.84
Type: Area Majority/Action Selection
Player Conflict: DirectNew players welcome! We'll provide a quick overview and teach for the game. If you want a teach beforehand to see the factions in work, check it out HERE!
3 attendees
Past events
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