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Digimon Casuals Wednesday
**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX**
**Doors Open 11am Event starts 6:30pm-10pm**
**Player Capacity: 16 players**
Welcome to our Digimon Casual Night! If you would like to come earlier you can communicate with our community from our Discord to play some early games. This evening is for practicing and playing casually or simply enjoying the game of Digimon. You get a promo pack for the evening and if that is what everybody wants, we can run a constructed tournament!
For the tournament you get a promo pack and a booster pack for an additional £7. Prizing will be given to players who achieve a positive record. Please sign up to Bandai+ to register for the tournament or ask a member of staff on registration for help.
Make sure to **buy your ticket [here](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/digimon-events)** to secure your seat.
If you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players!
*The Brotherhood Games Discord*
https://discord.com/invite/SJaQXyeNXx
Wednesday evening gaming @ Blackheath Newbridge Club, 22 Charlton Rd, SE3 7HG
Whether you’re old or new to the club, we would love to have you join us! We are situated in the main bar area and have tables suitable for games taking 4-6 players.
We encourage you to discuss any games you would like to play, or will be bringing in the chat. Please note we do not have a stock of games. We rely on members bringing their own games.
Parking is available on some nearby streets. There is also some limited parking outside the venue.
Attending members will be asked to pay £1 per Meetup (card/contactless only) to the club organisers. The fee helps pay for our Meetup subscription and venue memberships.
We also have a Facebook group - Greenwich and Blackheath Board Games and Beer Club – Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/518361051653429/)
Riftbound Nexus Nights Wednesday
**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX**
**Doors Open 11am Event starts 6:30pm-10pm**
**Player Capacity: 32 players**
Welcome to our **Riftbound TCG** Constructed Tournament. The evening consists of 3 to 4 rounds of Swiss, with prizing distributed to players with a positive record.
To participate in the event, alongside your **ticket purchase [here](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/riftbound-events)**, you will be asked to register on the official Riftbound website Cardio.io. We will hand out a Nexus promo pack for entry to the tournament. If you are unfamiliar, please ask our member of staff upon arrival to the store where a member of staff will be happy to assist.
You can explore our other events by visinting our [calendar!](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/event-calendar#flPtAG)
If you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players!
*The Brotherhood Games Discord*
https://discord.com/invite/SJaQXyeNXx
**Terms & Conditions**
*To find out more click here (https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/terms-and-conditions)*
🎖 Blitz Creed Board Game Night @ The Loading Bar
Join us at Loading Bar (Stoke Newington) for a dedicated Blitz Creed game night. If you enjoy strategy card games, meeting new people and playing in a relaxed, welcoming setting, this one’s for you.
This event is focused entirely on Blitz Creed, a fast-paced military strategy card game built around tactics, prediction, and outsmarting your opponents. No other games will be played on the night.
**🕕 Arrival & Start Time**
* Arrive from: 6:30pm for drinks, mingling, and meeting other players
* Games begin: 7:00pm
If it’s your first time attending or you’re coming on your own, just ask for Taha or Omar when you arrive and we’ll help get you settled.
**🎮 What to expect**
* Full games of Blitz Creed only
* Clear rules explanation before play begins
* Games played in groups of 3–4 players
* A friendly, social atmosphere with plenty of interaction and table talk
No prior experience is needed — the game is taught on the night.
**👥 Capacity**
* Limited to 20 players
Spaces are capped to ensure smooth gameplay and enough table space, so please RSVP only if you’re able to attend.
**🍔Supporting the venue**
Loading Bar has kindly given us the space free of charge, so we politely ask that attendees support the venue by purchasing food and/or drinks during the evening.
**⏰ How long does it run?**
We’ll be playing through the evening until 10pm (give or take).
If you’re looking for a focused, social night built around one strategic card game, we’d love to have you join us.
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Yu-Gi-Oh Edison Wednesday Tournament
**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX**
**Doors Open 11am Event starts 6:30pm-10pm**
**Player Capacity: 16 players**
Welcome to our **Yu-Gi-Oh! Edison TCG** Constructed Tournament. The evening consists of 3 to 4 rounds of Swiss, with prizing is distributed to players with a positive record.
To participate in the event, alongside your ticket purchase [here](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/yu-gi-oh-events), you will be asked to register on the Yugioh Neuron app. We use this app for our tournament. We will hand out a promo pack for entry for the tournament. If you are unfamiliar, please ask our member of staff upon arrival to the store where a member of staff will be happy to assist.
Explore our other events in our [calendar!](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/event-calendar#flPtAG)
If you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players!
*The Brotherhood Games Discord*
https://discord.com/invite/SJaQXyeNXx
Weekly Gaming at the Bedford
Welcome to the world of board gaming, if you’ve been before you know the score! If it’s your first time, please remember to read the description and rules, we don’t have many but there are some.
We are a group of people who like to play (or learn) modern board games. From the highly technical to the simplest of games, from the seasoned gamer to the first timer, all are welcome. We cater for nearly all modern games as per our rules. We would be delighted if you wanted to join us, please don't fret if there is a long waitlist, this tends to disappear a day or two before the event, sometimes even on the day, so keep an eye out. Come have a drink, meet like minded friendly people and let the battles commence.
If you have a game you would like to play, please mention it in the comments and see if others would like to join you. You can join one of the other games mentioned there already or even request that someone brings a game that you would really like to play. If you do bring a game, it would be great if you could teach it, but someone else might know it. If you don’t know the rules to any of the games being played, don’t worry too much, there are some great teachers here and they’ll let you know the rules to any game they’re playing.
It would be best if you could be here by the start time, but if you can’t you could always let people know and they might wait for you to arrive before playing. Otherwise, you might have to wait for people to finish playing before you can join in another game.
If you are new, please look for the person in the hi-vis jacket, or ask for one of the hosts, Rocky, Michele, Rafa or Rakshita and we will make sure you get into a game that suits you and your gaming level.
Please abide by the rules and mostly, have fun!
Backgammon Events This Week
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Backgammon Fun & Social at Gest. 20pc off Food n Drink. By Euston Sq Stat' Exit.
Date/Time: Sunday 1 March 2026, 3 – 8pm (and likely a few hours beyond!)
20% off food and drink for our group
First-timers: please see notes below on the Meetup fee, bringing boards, etc ☺️
Dear Backgammon Lovers,
A big thank you and hug to Lydia and George for covering backgammon for me recently.
Yippee! We now have just over 2,000 Sapphire backgammon social members.
We’re delighted again to announce our next social backgammon gathering in the warmth of the Gest Restaurant in Euston.
For as long as they'll have us, we'll also continue to use the CSC on other dates when available.
Gest has become a favourite spot for our lively and friendly backgammon gatherings, offering us more space and a relaxed atmosphere, with warm and welcoming staff.
Social Backgammon
Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new, everyone’s welcome. Our Sunday afternoon offers a mix of friendly competition, laughter and the occasional lucky double six. Add alongside this, the food, drinks and easy conversation, and you’ve got the makings of a relaxed afternoon rolling dice into a fun evening.
20% off food and drink
Following intense negotiations, Gest has kindly offered our group 20% off food and drink for this event. Please support the venue by ordering at least a drink and a bite to eat during the session, as this will help us to maintain such a generous deal in a comfortable atmosphere.
About Our Backgammon Group
Our group started in June 2015 and has now run more than 400 official meetups plus over 200 informal gatherings. With just over 2,000 members, we’re the largest backgammon group in the UK, and we're known for our warmth, humour and friendliness. We typically meet fortnightly on Sundays, with around twenty or so regulars along with new players each time.
Everyone is welcome, whatever your level.
Dinner, drinks and playing time
We usually sit down for a relaxed group meal around 6pm, but you’re free to order whenever it suits you. Many people arrive early, stay late, and dip in and out of games between food and drinks.
RSVP
Please RSVP as soon as you can, as it really helps with planning, especially at this popular venue.
Bring your own board
If you have a backgammon board, please bring it. If you don’t, just post a note on the Meetup page or message me and we’ll match you up. It’s always fun to see the variety of boards people bring along.
Meetup fee
£4 per person. This small contribution helps pay Meetup, cover tip, admin, hosting and other organisational costs that keep the group running smoothly.
Etiquette
Let’s keep things friendly and respectful over the board, and please thank the lovely Gest staff for hosting us. If anything crops up during the event, just have a quiet word with me.
Backgammon rules
We play under international backgammon tournament rules, with one or two minor exceptions. Full details are on our Meetup page.
Contact
If you need help finding the venue or have any questions, call or text me on 07956 263451.
Please avoid sending Meetup messages within two hours of start time, as they may not be seen in time.
Looking forward to rolling dice and sharing another brilliant Sunday with you all – and to celebrating the New Year at Gest for the fifth time.
Best wishes,
Chris Sattaur 🤗
Backgammon Tournaments - Thursdays from 5:30pm
Check out the latest addition to our Cafe events - Backgammon!
Enjoy a few rounds of Backgammon with players of all skill levels at our Bermondsey Cafe from 5:30 on Thursdays. £5 entry includes a drink of your choice, with store credit prizing for the highest performing players each week. Buy your ticket to secure your place [here!](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/special-events)
Check out what's happening every day through our website's [Event Calendar!](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/event-calendar#flPtAG)
Whatever Tabletop game you're into, there's something for everyone at The Brotherhood Games. Share your passion for gaming, connect with like-minded individuals, and enjoy a cozy atmosphere perfect for cafe lovers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of deck building games and strategy - see you there!
Balham Board Game Group social bowling
Hello lovely people of Balham Board Game Group 😊
The time has come to come together again and spend a pleasant evening having fun and socialize. This time we are inviting you to play bowling with us at Rowans Tenpin Bowl (Finsbury park).
Please let us know if you are interested (the sooner the better) to allow us to make the booking accordingly.
Price will be £9.10/person/game and we usually aim for 2 games
Disney Lorcana Tournament Friday
**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX**
**Doors Open 11am Event starts 6:30pm-10pm**
**Player Capacity: 20 players**
Welcome to our **Disney Lorcana** Constructed Tournament. The tournament will be in Swiss format, with prizing distributed to players with a positive record. To participate in the event, alongside your **ticket purchase [here](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/disney-lorcana-events)**, you will need to register to Playhub. If you are unfamiliar, please ask our member of staff upon arrival to the store where a member of staff will be happy to assist.
As an added bonus you will be automatically entered in our Brotherhood League system which runs quarterly. Players will have an opportunity to gain points for attendance and winning games with prizes awarded to the top 16 players on the leaderboard, a special tournament will be held at the end of the league season. Please see terms and conditions for more details.
If you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players!
*The Brotherhood Games Discord*
https://discord.com/invite/SJaQXyeNXx
MTG Commander Night Friday
**Address: 210-212 Southwark Park Road, London SE16 3RX**
**Doors Open 11am Event starts 6pm-10pm**
**Player Capacity: 36 players**
Welcome to our **Magic: The Gathering** Friday Night Commander.
We normally sell majority of the tickets, so please **buy tickets [here](https://www.thebrotherhoodgames.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-events)** as early as you can, as space tends to fill out.
This is a beginner friendly event. So, if you are just starting, don't hesitate to come down and meet our lovely community of Magic players!
If you haven't already, please join our Instagram, YouTube and Discord Server for news about upcoming events, announcements, and social interaction with your fellow players!
*The Brotherhood Games Discord*
https://discord.com/invite/SJaQXyeNXx
🏀Full court 5V5 Games - East London📍Canning Town 📶 Mixed Ability
**BOOK HERE**: https://sportas.co.uk/games/46171
**Game Description:**
We’re hosting a high-energy Full Court 5v5 session.
This is for players who want a fast pace with a structured "winner stays on" format.
Here is the breakdown of rules:
**Game Format & Scoring**
• Scoring: Games are played to 7 points.
• Value: 1s and 2s (standard scoring applies).
• Time Limit: Each game is capped at 7 minutes to keep the rotation moving.
• Check Ball: All fouls result in a check-up at the top of the key. Let’s keep it clean and competitive!
**Rotation Rules**
• Winner Stays On
• The Streak Limit: To ensure everyone gets maximum playing time, a team must rotate off after 3 consecutive wins.
• Teams of 6: Each team has one sub. Please manage your own rotations fairly so everyone catches a breather.
**Essentials**
• Arrive early: Please be ready to warm up 5 minutes before the start time.
• Bibs: Provided on-site (or bring a light and dark shirt just in case).
• Vibe: Competitive but respectful. We’re here to get a run in and have a good time.
**On site parking**
Showers & Changing Rooms
**Rules**
Games up to 7 points, 2 and 1s
7 minute games
Winner stays on
3 wins in a row and off
Teams of 6 - one sub
Fouls check up top
Balham Board Games special: Blood On The Clock Tower
Blood On The Clocktower is a highly interactive, spooky themed, social deduction game. Take a look here for more details: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/240980
We've gained an extra room for this event so that we can play without disturbing anyone wanting to play table-top games. If you'd like to join then sign up here and we can get an idea of numbers. There will be a few tables at the end of the room for any overflow of the table-top gamers.
We'll be starting promptly at 6.15pm in the ball room (next to our normal spot in the cocktail bar). Please be there in good time with any refreshments and food orders ready.
We might have time for more than one game, but the normal meetup will be happening next door if people would like a bit of both worlds.
Looking forward to hopefully seeing some new faces! Happy days!
Backgammon Events Near You
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Board games at The Forge
The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group!
The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play.
Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes.
We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area.
Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.
Casual Boardgames - make friends, then beat them in games
Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations.
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that.
We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus.
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn.
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play.
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders…
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords…
IMPORTANT:
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for.
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.
(Dresden Sister City) Stammtisch
# **The Ostrich Social**
#### **3408 Indianola Ave**
BYOB / Pizza will be provided so Please RSVP
Dresden Stammtisch is a monthly social gathering for members and friends of Dresden Sister City, Inc. The event is free and open to the public. We speak German or English - it is largely up to you!
CABS March First Friday 3/6
Our First Friday meeting of the month. Come join us !!! Your first visit is FREE!!!
Columbus Chess Club
This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!
Sunday Board Games at Land-Grant Brewing
We'll play board games at the [Land-Grant Brewing Company](https://landgrantbrewing.com/). The brewery has multiple [food trucks](https://landgrantbrewing.com/food/) on Sundays, including [Ray Ray's Hog Pit](https://rayrayshogpit.com/franklinton), [Buck City Sammies](https://www.buckcitysammies.com/menu), and [Hai Poké](https://www.haipokefoodtruck.com/).
The brewery also has (passable) drip coffee, free water, and Jeni's ice cream. You can also walk over to the [Land Grant Extension](https://callinyourbluffcoffee.com/) for "real" coffee. (You may have to stand in line, though. The Extension is popular.)
You can come late or leave early. Please just sign up so I know to expect you.
**Notes on Parking**
* You'll (probably) have to park on the street, but street parking is free on Sundays.
* There are [parking garages](https://landgrantbrewing.com/parking/) a little farther away if you want. These are obviously not free, though.
* There is a [lot next door](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'26.0%22N+83%C2%B000'40.9%22W/@39.957211,-83.0119921,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m12!1m7!3m6!1s0x88388f3efd89238b:0xc139207386232411!2sLand-Grant+Brewing+Company!8m2!3d39.9577613!4d-83.011426!16s%2Fg%2F1pzt7t9df!3m3!8m2!3d39.957211!4d-83.011347?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D) to the brewery that you're allowed to park in, but it is not free. I've never parked there, so I don't know anything about rates. (I'm told though that if you eat at Milo's Deli next door to this lot that Milo's will stamp your parking so it's free.)
* You're going to see odd signs on [Lucas St](https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B057'26.1%22N+83%C2%B000'40.3%22W/@39.957256,-83.0124134,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m10!1m5!3m4!2zMznCsDU3JzI4LjgiTiA4M8KwMDAnNDEuNSJX!8m2!3d39.957993!4d-83.011536!3m3!8m2!3d39.957256!4d-83.011197?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDEyMS4wIKXMDSoKLDEwMDc5MjA3MUgBUAM%3D) (saying it's a "private street") that will lead you to believe you're not allowed to park there, but you actually are.
* Columbus parking cops literally do not work on Sundays. This means that, even if you're driving a non-EV, you can park in the EV spots near the brewery.
**Games**
I do bring many games, but please bring some of your own as well.























