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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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!
2 attendees
SMB@War: Hegemony
Gamers Guild - North Phoenix, 1818 w Bell Rd , Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, USHegemony is an asymmetric politico-economic card-driven board game for 2-4 players that puts you in the role of one of the socio-economic groups in a fictional state: The Working Class, the Middle Class, the Capitalist Class and the State itself.
Through careful planning, strategic actions and political maneuvering, you will do your best to increase the power of your class and carry out your agenda. Will you be the one to lead your class to victory?
BGG Link: Hegemony
BGG Weight: 4.26
Type: Action/Hand Management
Player Conflict: In-directWARNING! Hegemony is a very involved game with lots of levers to pull and lots of interaction. It is recommended (I would say REQUIRED) to read through the rulebook or watch a playthrough prior to attending the game. Failure to do so by all will add an additional 2-3 hours to an already 5-6 hour game!
4 attendeesFury of Dracula
Gamers Guild - North Phoenix, 1818 w Bell Rd , Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, USIn 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-directNew players welcome! We'll do a quick overview and teach ahead of starting the game but you can find the base rules HERE!
4 attendees
Railways of Nippon
Gamers Guild - North Phoenix, 1818 w Bell Rd , Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, USRailways of Nippon is a self-contained 2-4 player version of Railways of the World with a new map of Japan designed by the Japanese game designer Hisashi Hayashi (of Yokohama fame). You plan and lay track, upgrade your trains, sell goods to distant cities, and use operation cards to become the richest railroad baron of Japan! Balance your budget wisely, since taking too many bank bonds can ruin your business over the course of the game.
BGG Link: Railways of Nippon
BGG Weight: 2.25
Type: Network Building/Pick-Up & Deliver
Player Conflict: In-directNew players welcome! This is a pretty easy game to pick up - if you've played Age of Steam or any of the Railways of the World games, you've got most of what you need to play this one. There's not a good teach online for this so I'll do a teach prior to the game but if you can find a good video on Railways of the World, you'll know what you need to play the game.
4 attendees
Past events
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