What we’re about
Seattle Board Games supports a vibrant and inclusive community of board game enthusiasts in the Seattle metro area. Our events and gatherings offer opportunities to have fun, make friends, and deepen our appreciation for the art, design, and strategy of board games. We seek to make games more accessible by removing barriers to enjoying and learning from them.
We host all types of boardgames, from lighter games such as Settlers of Catan and Lords of Waterdeep to heavier Euros like Brass Birmingham, Dune Imperium, and others. We also play thematic games such as Battlestar Galactica, social deduction games, Magic the Gathering, card games, and party games. If it's on BroadGameGeek's list of over 25,000 games (https://boardgamegeek.com/browse/boardgame?sort=rank), we might be playing it!
Anyone can become an event organizer and host events - either specific games or open gaming sessions. If you are interested, please contact the primary organizer.
We are member and organizer driven, and welcome suggestions for improvements and new directions.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- China @ The Missing PieceThe Missing Piece, seattle , WA
China is based on the acclaimed early Eurostrategy classic Web of Power, a game that helped define the modern era of elegant, streamlined strategy games. Like its predecessor, China emphasizes area control, network-building, and timing—but with refined mechanics and a fresh thematic setting in imperial China.
I'll teach the game, but if you'd like to learn ahead of time, check out:
- China | Board Game | BoardGameGeek
- How to Play China – YouTube (walkthrough of basic gameplay)
Overview:
In China, players compete for influence by placing emissaries and building houses across provinces, seeking to dominate both regional territories and political networks. Success depends on careful balancing—establishing presence in key areas while connecting across the map to maximize influence. The rules are accessible, but the game rewards strategic depth and timing.Compared to Web of Power, China introduces:
- More nuanced scoring for emissary chains.
- Province borders that create new tactical decisions.
- A new visual and thematic setting with beautifully illustrated maps and components.
Whether you're nostalgic for Web of Power or discovering this lineage for the first time, China delivers a fast-paced, tightly competitive experience that plays in under an hour. Come play a milestone in Eurogame design!
Please be sure to buy food, drink, or a game while at The Missing Piece to support the business.
- Let's play Trains (with Rising Sun) @ Phoenix Comics!Phoenix Comics & Games, Seattle, WA
Like deck-building and route-building and wish there was a game where you could do both? Well, this is the game for you!
Players of all experience levels are welcome - a teach will be provided prior to the start of the game!
BGG Link: Trains
(Note that we may have to pivot to Stoup on the day if Phoenix is full)
