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Games & Tabletop groups in the UK

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Ealing Broadway Chess Club

Wed
📍 W5 5FA

Join our whatsapp for the latest updates! Chess social event! Players of all levels welcome, there will be lessons available for free using a chess demonstration board alongside several chess boards to play yourself. Adults only!

Belfast Mahjong Dojo

All agesSat
📍 BT1 1DA

This is a friendly meet-up open to everyone interested in Riichi Mahjong, whether you have played before or never picked up a tile, you are very welcome to join us! Please RSVP if possible to ensure there is space at the table. There is also a lovely cafe at the venue if you want to grab some food or drink.

Cosham Board Gamers and Roleplayers

All agesTue
📍 PO6 3AG

New weekly board games night at Playground Portsmouth on Cosham High Street, every Tuesday from 7pm! Bring yourself, bring games, or play games from the library - a few of us will be on hand to help facilitate games. Free entry on first visit, £5 per visit or cheaper with monthly membership thereafter!

Chichester Board Games, Bites and Brews

All agesSun
📍 PO19 6AT · Portsmouth postcode area

The CBBB is expanding! We've reached an agreement with the Bell Inn that will allow us access to the pub on the first Sunday of every month! This day will allow us to break out some longer/ more complex games. It will hopefully also allow people to join who struggle to make the evenings during the week. The pub has ok'd bringing/going out for food on these days as the kitchen won't be open. We are expected, though, to use the bar for drinks. We look forward to seeing both old and new faces!

Fleet Board Games Club

All agesWed
📍 GU51 4NE · Guildford postcode area

The Fleet Board Games Club will now meet every Wednesday in the Resident's Lounge at the Lismoyne Hotel. Due to potential space issues we're looking to restrict the number of people who can attend. If you RSVP "Yes" and find out that you can't attend for whatever reason then please change your RSVP status to allow others to turn up.

Apsley Tabletop Roleplaying Club (Hemel Hempstead)

All agesThu
📅 Every thursday
📍 HP3 9RH · Hemel Hempstead postcode area

Welcome, Please read the title page for information. New members are always welcome but please let us know so you we can fit you in a game or broadcast yours if you’re brave enough to DM. Until then keep those dice rolling… Any questions feel free to contact me or any organizer, Goober

MERSEYSIDE LGBTQ(18+)GAMES(&chat) GROUP.ALL BOARD/CARD GAMES

📍 L1 1JQ

4-WEEKLY(Mondays) GAMES(with chat!) Group For LGBTQ(18+) people who like to play ALL types of board and card games for their own sake; and ALSO people who like a FOCUS to chat around. Games' rules are explained by games leaders on each table; usually four or five tables:) STRATEGY, ROLE-PLAY, PARTY AND TRAD BOARD/CARD GAMES, incl scrabble and chess We *HAVE games(so no pressure to bring any!); but expand the choice by bringing your faves; especially ones suitable for 6 plus people

Board Games & Community, Walthamstow

All agesTue
📍 E17 9RW

Join our weekly Walthamstow Meetups and play some games with us! 💜Everybody Welcome: We meet up every week to play a bunch of modern board games, card games and party games in pubs. If you would like to get involved, RSVP to the event. You can bring games with you if you like, although not a requirement. 🌱Something For Everyone: Whether you're a seasoned board game veteran or just starting out, you're welcome. No previous experience necessary, we go through the rules before playing. We play a range of games, from lighter card and party games to epic strategies. 📌Where: We meet at the The Village Club in Walthamstow, which is a 10 minute walk from Walthamstow Central underground station.. When you arrive please press the buzzer to gain entry. Just say you are joining the board game group. Come say hello and the event hosts will get you settled in. The Village Club is a member's club but you can attend our board game evening without becoming a member. As the space will stay open for the use of our group the expectation is that you will buy a drink or two to cover the cost of the bar staff. If you so wish you have the option of joining the club in future for £10 a year. ⌚When: 18:30 - Arrival & Game Sign Up 19:00 - Games Begin 23:00 - Venue Closes If you arrive after games begin, you may have to wait until the next game starts. If you are running late on the night, please do let us know. 👥Community Hosted: We'll always get folks involved, but you can join the community and sign up for games in advance! Many games played on the night get organised ahead of time. Come join the fun at 📸Photos: Help us satiate the algorithm-beast, upload photos of your favorite games and consenting participants! When taking photos please do make sure that people in the photos are comfortable to appear in them. 💫Food 🍴 Drinks are available and crisps. You can order food to be delivered if you

Red Fox Socials – Sheffield – Mingle, Perform, Strategise

Sheffield – Mingle, Perform, Strategise

All agesWed
📍 S1 2PF

Social space to play casual, friendly chess - all abilities welcome. We'll be upstairs from 6 pm in the rather beautiful bar area, which has a lounge & rooftop terrace. Curzon cinema is a Grade II listed fully accessible venue, and honestly a bit of a hidden gem. They offer great coffee and drinks, sweet and savoury snacks, and tasty food - I recommend the mini pizzas! When it comes to chess I'm an advanced immediate player, so can offer tips and a bit of coaching for beginners, happily observe the chaos unfold, or get stuck into the action 🗡🦊🛡 Chess sets are provided. All other board games, role-playing games and small-scale tabletop wargames are welcome too. Feel free to bring something along and I'd love to try it. I'm really into Warhammer 40k: Kill Team, for example, and have long wanted to be properly introduced to Dungeons and Dragons. --- Hope to see you soon! 🎶🦊 WhatsApp group:

Oxford On Board

All agesSun
📍 OX1 2AU

Join us at the WIG & PEN for a day of Blood on the Clocktower! (Note this is a paid event, £5 on the day :) We're usually two towns, one for beginners and another running Custom scripts. . . . In the quiet town of Ravenswood Bluff, ‌a demon walks amongst you... Blood on the Clocktower is a group social deduction game (think improved Werewolves/Mafia). The good townsfolk must put the puzzle together in time to execute the secret demon of the group who, along with their minions, must lie and bluff their way to victory... by killing all the good players! The unique twists with Blood on the Clocktower are: Everyone has a unique power & The dead play on... . . . New to the game? Don't worry, we'll explain the rules. For an example of the game try: Arriving late? Just want to try a single game? Not a problem, there's a character role for this, plus we will be playing multiple games. . . . Join our discord to keep in loop with upcoming events:

People of Reading, RG

All agesWed
📍 RG1 7RH

Hanging out with friends is always fun, and that's the kind of environment we're trying to create. Come along to hangout with us at the Penta hotel, play a couple of games of mario kart or two, and overall just have a chat and relax for the evening :) All ages and mario kart skills welcome, we'll also be playing some board games / card games and generally just "hanging out". So feel free to come along and just watch me embarass myself at mario kart. Feel free to bring along any games you may have both for the Switch and board games :) extra controllers is always handy! Nervous coming along? I'll be there early from about 6pm to set up and will be happy to introduce you to anyone and get a couple of icebreakers going.

Tabletop Manchester

All agesMon
📍 M15 4ST

Join for a night of board games, RPG, tabletop and social deduction fun. Whether you are new to board games or a seasoned veteran there will be games you can join in. Rules will be explained as needed and the atmosphere is friendly. It's bring your own games so if there's something you want to play please bring it, otherwise if you don't have any you can find space in a game someone else is running. Pop upstairs anytime from around 5pm and you'll find a friendly mix of people - just introduce yourself at a table that interests you. You don't need to arrive at the start to join in - you can turn up anytime and jump into the next available game. There is free parking (though not unlimited space obviously, so snooze you lose - there is on-street offering as well which is free after 8pm) and the Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop is a mere 5 minutes walk away. Our events are a safe space for everyone - all are welcome10

Manchester Board Game Legends

18+
📍 M21 9AN

Great news! 10% off food on games night when you RSVP here! 😯🥯🥙🥪🥗🥘😍🥰 Join us for a night of games, food, and great company at Lloyds and Platt (formerly The Lloyds) in Chorlton! We’ll have everything from quick, light-hearted party games to deep, strategic challenges—an evening that’s guaranteed to be both fun and engaging. No cost, no booking—just come as you are. Great food until 8pm provided by Chapati Café. RSVP to this event to receive a 10% discount on food orders! New to board games? Don’t worry—regulars are always happy to teach and guide you through the rules. Running late? No problem—games start all evening, so we’ll slot you in when you arrive. You can see photos from some of our previous events here. 🎲 Some games we’ve played recently: Coup • Concordia • Codenames • Decrypto • War of the Ring • Beyond the Sun • Heat: Pedal to the Metal • Cryptid • Wingspan • So Clover… …and plenty more! 👜 Bring your favourites! We rely on the games people bring along. If you’ve got one you love (and can teach), please do bring it! ❤️ 👶 Under 18? Please come with a parent or guardian. If you’re ready for a friendly night of gaming, we’d love to see you there!

Manchester LGBTQIA+ Dungeons & Dragons Meetup

18+
📍 M13 9WU

Important - This event takes place at The Grafton Arms Hi Rainbow Dragons, Join us for our monthly meet-up; One Shot Sundays! Game spaces are allocated on the day and are a first come first served basis. Spaces at a game are determined by the DM to ensure their game is balanced. Whether you're new to Dungeons & Dragons, an old timer wanting to try a crazy new character idea, a 'forever DM' wanting a break, or fancy trying a new system entirely, One Shot Sundays has got you covered. Run for, and by, Manchester LGBTQIA+ individuals, we host ttrpg games designed to start and end in a single session. There's no commitment to your character or future games, just that you’re willing to try something new. Please be aware our events are only suitable for 18+. If you’re new to Dungeons & Dragons 5e or 5.5e you're more than welcome to prepare a level 1 character yourself (we suggest using dndbeyond.com as it streamlines the process) or come along and grab one of our pre-made characters. If you're a little more experienced feel free to bring a Level 3 to 6 as we will also be running games at that bracket. All official content is allowed, please use point-buy or standard array for ability score generation as well as standard starting equipment. Our D&D games are mostly using the 5e (2014) edition rules as many of our DMs are still getting used to the 5.5e (2024) rules. If you’ve got a 5.5e character please check with the DM running the game to see if it’s OK to use. You don't need to bring anything specific, but a set of dice and something to write on (notepad/phones/tablets/small laptops are fine at the table) would be great. We ask for a minimum donation of £3 to take part in these games Please note we are a community group, all profits go towards running Meet-Up and Discord costs. Money will be collected on the day: cash, card, or bank transfer is fine. *We do have a community-funds pot for those not able to donate. Please do not let financial issues hold

Surrey Girl Gamers

All agesSun
📍 GU21 6EJ · Guildford postcode area

Details **Event Sign Up: Link Surrey Girl Gamers is hosting a monthly games day from 2.30pm - 7pm at Cellar Magnifique on the first Sunday of every month! Feel free to bring your friends or partners of any gender is this will be an event open to people to all genders and to the members of the public. It's a free event, just please sign up on the eventbrite link to keep on top of numbers. (Can't sign up on meetup, Eventbrite only to book a spot - that's why meetup has been set to full) All experience levels welcome! Feel free to bring enjoy and enjoy the good spirit! Summary: When: First Sunday of the month Time: 2.30pm - 7pm Where: Cellar Magnifique, Woking Signup:

MK Chess Club

18+Sun
📍 MK15 0DS

Play Chess With a view of Willen Lake Adult session Beginners & all abilities welcome Weekly - Sundays 10:00 - 11:30am Upstairs - Willen Lake Cafe Address: Willen Lake Cafe, Watersports Centre, Willen Lake, Milton Keynes MK15 0DS Parking available View location on Google Maps This session is open to adults. And is unsupervised. When you arrive, simply find a chess set, and ask someone to play a game. And repeat after each game. Attending once a month to any of our sessions is free Attending more than once a month requires membership at £2.99/month. Learn more Explore more on mkchess.co.uk

The Reading Board Games Social

All agesSun
📍 RG1 7RH

PERENNIAL INFORMATION A popular session of general gaming, covering all styles and levels of complexity. This session will take place every Sunday. The event starts at 13:00. Try to be here for the start as games may have started if you arrive late. Please bring along anything you fancy playing, or just come with an open mind and join in with what others have brought; there will always be plenty of games present. There is generally a good mix of quick and more involved games going on. The hotel doesn't charge us for using their fantastic space. This allows us to not charge for the event, so please do spend something across the bar if you can afford to. HOW TO FIND US: We will be at the back of the dining area. Walk straight ahead as you come through the revolving door (passing the bar on your left). You'll know us by the large piles of games and gamers spread around the area. It is less than 10 minutes walk from the train station and the centre of town. Penta have a discounted parking at Q-Park (Guests staying with us can enjoy a 40% discount at the Q-Park on Chatham Road, just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. To claim your discounted parking, you’ll need to book in advance. Visit q-park.co.uk, search for Reading (Chatham Place) car park, and enter the discount code PENTA40 when booking.) FOOD & DRINK: The hotel bar serves hot and cold beverages. There is also a decent selection of cooked food available to order. Pick up a wristband from the bar when you enter for 15% off ANYTHING ELSE? The hotel is open all hours so you can stay on beyond 18:00 should you wish. Every game is personally owned by one of our members, so please treat them with respect and be especially careful with food and drink. At the moment there is no charge for this event. We are not a professional organisation and the hosts and organisers give their time freely to make this happen and to share their love of gam

Play More Games

All agesSun
📍 B91 3TB

Play More Games, is a tabletop games event in the centre of Solihull meeting on the last Sunday of the month, starting from 15:00 and running into the evening (or until people get bored)! Bring boardgames (if you have them), play boardgames, drink beer, eat cake, meet fun people! Everyone welcome! The Paramo Lounge is a great venue, and we'll be up for both light nonsense and brain burning cube pushing. With hours of gaming time, there's time for plenty of games, and breaks in between. We always have an average of ten people at each event, regardless of event RSVPs.

Shakes and Ladders Board Game Events

All agesThu
📍 KT1 1HL · Kingston upon Thames postcode area

After over a year of our incredibly popular board game days at The Rose, we are thrilled to be now hosting evening sessions at this fantastic bar/cafe. Same huge selection of games, same friendly hosts to get you started and the same great cost, FREE! Play as many games as you like all evening while enjoying the fantastic food and drink on offer. Bring your friends and family or come solo and join in with some other like-minded gamers. No need to book, just turn up and play!

Edinburgh Video-Gamers

📍 EH9 1UU

Come join us for drinks, chat, and of course, video games! We'll have a tournament on the go on the big screen, and separate games on the go on the smaller screens. Please keep your RSVP up to date as best as possible, the venue is spacious but we want to make sure everyone gets a chance to attend! SEE YOU ALL THERE !

The Ipswich Gamers

Sun
📍 IP4 2LA

We'll be meeting up for a night of games and drinks at the Dove this Monday, so I hope to see you all there! Boardgames will be provided, but feel free to bring along your own games too. New players are welcome. Simon is planning to finish the current "Blood And Snow" TTRPG. A new TTRPG will start soon.

Harrogate Board Gamers (HBG)

Sat
📍 HG1 1EL · Harrogate postcode area

We are a friendly group and play a variety of different boardgames from easy to bit more challenging. Everyone is welcome to come along and play with us. At your second meet up with us, we will ask for £7.50 annual membership fee (this goes to covering the cost of meet-up). Some of the shorter games we have played recently Cartographer Heroes Dice Forge Isle of Skye Roar and Write Saboteur Sea of Clouds Splendour Villagers Welcome to Some of the longer games we have played recently Dinosaur Island Dinosaur World Evolution Climate Mansions of Madness Scythe Terra Mystica Wingspan

LGBTQIA+ Manchester Video Gamers

Mon
📍 M1 2DS

New to the city or want to meet new friends and connect with gamers like yourself? Come and join this group for online gaming nights, social meet-ups and more We are a LGBTIA+ group but anyone is welcome to join. Questions and answers will be required before being accepted in the community. We want to build a respectful, friendly community. Manchester Central based only

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