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Mahjongg Riichi
-Join us for a thrilling mahjong night filled with intricate strategies and social interactions.
-All level welcome. Come and challenge your skills, learn new techniques, and make new friends in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
-Location: The Cricketers Pub, Richmond Green TW9 1LX. (Near Richmond Upon Thames station)
-Meetup fee £5.00 cash per person to be paid at the venue. We will be at the back of the pub
Brixton Board Games at Otter Chaos Board Game Cafe
***\*Brand New Brixton Board Game Cafe\****
**Tuesday Social Mixer Games**
There will be a £5 entry charge for the whole night.
Come with friends or alone, and join in with one of the games we'll be fully teaching and running through.
Turn up and we'll help you find a group and game from our extensive library of 500+ games. Beginners very welcome!
New? Ask at front for Seamus or Kyle and we’ll help you find a game.
A stone's throw from both Brixton mainline and underground stations, Otter Chaos has over **500 games** for you to play.
See photos to preview our games.
Bring your family, a couple of friends, or the whole gang for a wonderful time playing anything from the silliest of party games, to the most involved heavy strategy games.
Whilst you're playing you can enjoy our wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks—including a wide range of cocktails. And feast on our delicious handmade sourdough pizzas—with vegan options and gluten-free bases available on request.
Tuesday evening gaming @ The Plough, 381 Lordship Ln, Greater, London SE22 8JJ
We'll be meeting to play games. Invitation open to all members and drop ins. No need to bring your own games as there are always options from other members but please do so if there's something you're interested in playing.
Some longer games we've played recently include Eclipse, Brass Birmingham, Hansa Teutonica, Hegemony and Inis. But we've also played medium/light games like Heat, Flamme Rouge, Fallout and Acquire. Plus some short card games like Lords of Scotland, Skull King and Seas of Strife.
We generally get started playing games at 7:30.
You can park at the pub for free if you validate at the bar and there may also be space on nearby streets.
Please also see our facebook group for some further details and discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/315820376735888 and also our Aftergame group https://aftergame.app/groups/dulwich-board-games-847
Attendance is free and the pub's bar and kitchen should be open.
Tabletop Tuesday – Board & Card games for all!
**Tabletop Tuesday** brings you some of the best and friendliest gaming in London. If you’re looking to meet new friends, play games in a welcoming community and be in with a chance to win fantastic prizes, come along to Loading (Stoke Newington) on a Tuesday evening for one of London’s best game nights.
Our crew will help you find a game, make friends and have lots of fun. Just ask for Tabletop Tuesday's at the bar and we’ll help you get settled in. You're welcome to bring your own games or take advantage of the fantastic library of games we have at the bar – all for free!
**Feature Game**: Each week we feature a different game. There is usually the opportunity to win a copy of this game just by playing it on the night.
This is not happening at this is.
(If you want to play other CCG games such as MTG, you are also welcome to do so. More organised play is available on other evenings, but welcome to play at TtT.)
Also, note that every 1st Tuesday of the month is our ***Social Night Special***: featuring:
• **Blood on the Clocktower**: Free to play and beginners welcome.
**When**: From 7.30pm until 11pm! But feel free to turn up early and play more games (many regulars turn up from 18:30ish)!
**Cost**: Free entry and games are free to play, just make sure you buy your drinks! The bar now also has a fantastic food menu too.
**To Play**: We have an extensive, ever growing library of over 200 titles. You can see a full list on www.BigRedBarrel.com. If you are interested in trying to get a particular game of something organised, just speak the hosts.
Tabletop Tuesday Organiser Tim is currently unwell and not able to attend the Meeting is still happening.
See BigRedBarrel.com (http://www.bigredbarrel.com/blog/)'s Twitter (https://twitter.com/BigRedBarrel) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BigRedBarrel) page for further details.
Tuesday Night Gaming - 6x4s - e.g Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Historical etc
This meetup is to reserve a 6x4 table to play whatever you like! An appropriate mat and terrain will be provided on the day. Please make sure you state your game system, opponent(s) name in the meetup question answer when you sign up.
**NOTE**: This meet up is for 6 x 4 tables only, if you would prefer a smaller table, please book via our 'Small Tables' meetup. These tables are typically located in our 'bar area'.
**Booking Tables - sign up here and include the following in your RSVP Question answer:**
1. **Game System -** Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Historical's, Kill Team, Necromunda, Etc)
2. **Opponent(s) Name -** State your opponent(s) name(s). Don't have any? find one in our chats! You can then update (EDIT) your RSVP to let us know their name(s).
**Cancellations**
* If you can't make it, please change your RSVP to 'Not Going' by 'Editing' your RSVP. This helps us manage capacity.
**About Us**
The LWG have vibrant community of nearly 2,000 active members looking for games in and around London, and generally discussing the hobby in the widest sense. If you'd like to be a part of this thriving community reach out to the event organiser who will add you to the appropriate chat group.
We LOVE it when people share their experiences. Please follow us on Instagram and share your pics with us @lwarguild - we do regular WIP Wednesday's and Finished Friday - you may win something!
Tabletop Tuesdays (Chance to Win a Free Game)
Tabletop Tuesday brings you some of the best and friendliest gaming in London. If you’re looking to meet new friends, play games in a welcoming community and be in with a chance to win fantastic prizes, come along to Loading (Stoke Newington) on a Tuesday evening for one of London’s best game nights.
Our crew will help you find a game, make friends and have lots of fun. Just ask for Tim at the bar and we’ll help you get settled in. You're welcome to bring your own games or take advantage of the fantastic library of games we have at the bar – all for free!
Feature Game: Each week we feature a different game. There is usually the opportunity to win a copy of this game just by playing it on the night. Everyone that plays the feature game is entered into a free prize draw near the end of the evening. We’ll be increasing the frequency of this back to a weekly basis as soon as our stocks allow.
Regular Features: Note that every Tuesday we will now be featuring casual play for Star Wars Unlimited – with official and non-official prizes available (while stocks last.) Training also available for any Padawans looking to learn the game.
(If you want to play other CCG games such as MTG, you are also welcome to do so. More organised play is available on other evenings, but welcome to play at TtT.)
Also, note that every 1st Tuesday of the month is our Social Night Special: featuring:
• Blood on the Clocktower: Free to play and beginners welcome.
• Star Wars Unlimited Sealed Draft Event: £15 Entry (but you get more than £15 worth of cards.) Places are (somewhat) limited so please let us know in advance if you would like to join. Beginners welcome but please try and be prompt for a 7.30 pm start.
When: From 7.30pm until 11pm! But feel free to turn up early and play more games!
Cost: Free entry and games are free to play, just make sure you buy your drinks!
To Play: We have an extensive, ever growing library of over 200 titles. You can see a full list on www.BigRedBarrel.com. If you are interested in trying to get a particular game of something organised, just speak to Tim.
See BigRedBarrel.com (http://www.bigredbarrel.com/blog/)'s Twitter (https://twitter.com/BigRedBarrel) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BigRedBarrel) page for further details.
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Strategy Games Events This Week
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Weekly Gaming at the Bedford
This event will be held in the Ballroom, more room for everyone.
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, Dori, 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!
FOT EVENTS: GAMES NIGHT
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**🎲 Social Games Night: Food, Drinks & New Connections 🍹**
**Ready to level up your social life?**
**Join us for an evening of games, good vibes, great music, and even better company. Whether you’re new to London, looking to meet new people, or just want something more exciting than another night scrolling through Netflix, this is the place to be.Come solo or bring your friends — either way, you’ll be surrounded by a welcoming crowd looking to connect, laugh, and have a great time.**
**🎉 What To Expect**
**🎲 Games & Icebreakers**
**We’ll have a mix of interactive games and challenges designed to get everyone talking, laughing, and connecting. No awkward networking, no forced conversations — just fun ways to meet new people.**
**🍔 Food & Drinks**
**Your ticket includes complimentary food** ***and drinks*** **to help get the evening started. Grab a drink, join a game, and settle into the vibe.**
**✨ Good People, Good Energy**
**Most people attend solo, so don’t worry if you’re coming alone. This event is all about creating a space where meeting new people feels easy and enjoyable**
**.🎟️ What’s Included?**
**✔️ Entry to the event**
**✔️ Hosted games and social activities**
**✔️ Complimentary food***
**✔️ Complimentary drinks***
**Available until supplies last.**
**Whether you’re looking to make new friends, expand your social circle, or simply enjoy a fun night out in London, this is the perfect place to do it.**
**Come for the games. Stay for the vibes. Leave with new connections.**
Wednesday Night Gaming!
Come and play board games! We play all types of games on a Wednesday night, ranging from social deduction and lighter games to heavy euros and complex strategy titles.
Beginners are very welcome, we'd love to see you! We'll always welcome you on the night and make sure we get you into a game, and we have plenty of players on hand happy to teach the rules to different games - so don't worry if you're not sure what to play or who to sit with.
We don't charge for attending the Meetup, but you will need to pay the Ludoquist's game session fee of £8 per person (unless you have a Gold or VIP [membership](https://www.theludoquist.com/collections/membership-2022)).
We start arriving from 6.30pm if anyone wants to join early for short games and chat - please do try to arrive by 6.50pm, so we have time to discuss who'd like to play what, in time for the main games to start at 7pm.
All attendees are expected to read and follow [our Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qnLRLEV6whNYpiBu1mqsBaI6CjhbsC6Ersgwj0BCMSg/edit?usp=share_link) and [our Meetup Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QorSIT3I3YA70ClL825cpMlHWWehpiVrrisy_J6zjFE/edit?usp=share_link).
Please remember to update your RSVP promptly if you can't make it, as that really helps us with organising games on the night - and for similar reasons, please don't attend unless you are confirmed as attending!
Thanks, looking forward to gaming with you :)
London daytime testing at Waterloo
We playtest all sorts of tabletop games - strategic, silly, creative, or whatever (but not video games). Some games are almost done. Some are very early ideas. We test anything that will fit into 90 minutes.
You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters!
Please let us know in the comments when you plan to arrive/leave and whether you are bringing a game or not. This helps us to plan the day better.
The schedule is:
10am onwards - gathering, chatting
11am sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 1')
12:30ish - break for food/chat
1pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 2')
2:30ish - break for food/chat
3pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 3')
4:30ish - finish up
Often, we might hang around afterwards, to play some already-published games.
We are strict on timings, so please try to arrive a few minutes before the session to limit disruption.
You can just come for part of the day if you wish. The reason we have fixed timings for the 3 'slots' is to make it easier for folk to do so.
Designers of all levels of experience are welcome! But if it's your first time, we ask that you don't bring a game and just spend some time learning how the group works.
The group works based on reciprocation. If you expect to test your own game, make sure stay for long enough to play other games. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to play one of your own games every third 90-minute session. So if you stay a whole day (3 sessions), you can expect to have one session to play your game(s). A good rule of thumb is that if you come all day, you will have one 90 minute session with two other playtesters in which to test your own games. It is sometimes possible to test games with more players. If your game requires 4 or more, please note that as standard you will be allocated half of a session (45 minutes).
Pre-covid, we were getting unmanageable. As a result, we may have to limit attendees. This is a free-to-use venue, and we have to be mindful that other folk want to use the same space.
Please note: This is an adults only event.
We look forward to seeing you!
Friday Board Games at the Coat and Badge, Putney (Beginner Friendly)
**Is this event for you?**
This is an event for both experienced and non-experienced gamers. It's a great opportunity if you want to get into the board gaming hobby and try a game or two with minimal rules. There will be experienced gamers on the night and so depending on attendees we may play slightly more complex games. If you are new to games/beginner, please let me know either by comments or DM so I can bring some suitable games. We will help you to learn and play a game on the night.
We will be playing board games which range from light to medium in complexity and last about 15mins to 1.5 hours, depending on the game. It can take about 5-15min to teach, again depending on the game.
I usually mention in the comments which game I am going to bring a few days in advance, in case you want to be familiar with the game(s). Other gamers may bring another selection of games, so be prepared to be surprised on the day.
Attendee numbers are dependent on who can bring and/or teach games and so can vary week to week.
If you have a game(s) that you are willing to teach on the night please do mention this in the chat and/or comments.
Most of us are up for anything!
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**Here are more general details about the weekly Putney events:**
We’re a friendly, social group that regularly play a range of board games and card games. This event has been running since June 2022 and we have a core group of regular gamers but welcome new members who are looking for a games group to play on a regular or fairly regular basis.
Games we play range from, 30min - 1hour games, to the heavier 2-3hour games. We alternate the weeks we play shorter games versus the longer strategy games (check the event title for which type of games are being played).
**Quicker, fun, social games we play:**
• Just One
https://youtu.be/0DDRxztfJP0?si=QPavmMFE3DFipM-x
• Skull King
https://youtu.be/xlFHfCqY-5Y?si=X-U1WLP5JOI0oTcB
• Planted
https://youtu.be/BB5mwXFPrUA?si=oLor8WTSpLUs7B12
• Project L
https://youtu.be/EFV-qavWUlE?si=41_XhoZQvWs_9Zp2
• 7 Wonders
https://youtu.be/z_Wfdn5Es8U?si=-L3cLo2Uppdip2ow
**Longer, Strategy games we play:**
• Lost Ruins of Arnak
https://youtu.be/Kg2z4ApABY8?si=l46LNYRjQA_0QoZS
• Terraforming Mars
https://youtu.be/n3yVpsiVwL8?si=SW7VCdJpnqErKlIO
We like to start on time but if you do arrive late, don’t worry, it may mean you have to wait a bit until the next game starts, but we always try to accommodate where we can. If it's Strategy games night, it is more important that we start on time as the games are longer and we want to finish on time.
If you know you are going to be late please just let us know your eta.
The event is free but please keep in mind that in order to have the space and run the event on a regular basis we need to purchase drinks/food from the venue.
Also, please don’t sign up and not show up. Not only do you take up a spot for someone keen to play games, but we have limited space that we need to reserve with the venue and no-shows jeopardise our relationship with the venue. Thanks for your understanding.
Hope to see you at a games table!!
Board Games in Vauxhall
Every Sunday from 3pm
Board Games in Vauxhall
Come join us for a new board game event in Vauxhall!
We're heading to the Riverside pub from 3pm to play board games (all board/card games welcome). Easily accessible from the Northern Line, Victoria Line, Vauxhall overground and Vauxhall Bus Station.
Bring some games, or just bring yourself, and join a friendly community of gamers for some relaxed Sunday fun!
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CABS Boardgaming Friday 7/10
BACK TO CABS!!! Come to CABS Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 - return to CABS as we come back from Origins and the 4th of July Holiday Break.
Come play the new games added to the library at Origins!!!
June: The Necromancer’s Awakening | Free Undead Mini Event
### **June Necromancer’s Awakening \| Free Undead Mini Event**
Step into the grave this June with Necromancer’s Awakening at The Arcane Foundry. Join us for a paint and sip experience where you’ll receive a free undead miniature and explore the dark forces of necromancy in Warhammer Fantasy and The Old World.
Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned painter, this event invites you to raise something from the dead and make it your own.
Learn techniques for painting bone, decay, ghostly effects, and weathered armor while diving into the lore and battlefield role of undead factions. From shambling skeletons to cursed revenants, you’ll bring a lifeless model to unholy existence. All supplies are provided, space is limited, and the dead are waiting to rise.
CABS Boardgaming Saturday 7/11
BACK TO CABS!!! Come to CABS Friday 7/10 & Saturday 7/11 - return to CABS as we come back from Origins and the 4th of July Holiday Break.
Come play the new games added to the library at Origins!!!
CABS Boardgame Saturday 7/18
Join us for a great day of gaming at CABS!!! Your first visit is FREE!!!
CABS Saturday Boardgaming 7/25
CABS Saturday Boardgaming 7/25 - your first visit is free. Join us for day of boardgaming !!! We have 2250+ games onsite for playing ...
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 sometimes fill esrly. There is additional 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.






























