Frequently Asked Questions

What happens at a boardgame club?

We sit around at big tables and play modern boardgames together. Our club is for adults, we’re not a kids playgroup. But you can bring children from 8-12 as long as you take care of them. We’ll treat teens as adults and expect them to behave likewise.

We have three cabinets filled with the club’s games and club regulars bring their own too. If you see a game you want to play, pick it up, look for people not playing and say “Would you like to play this?”.  You’ll soon have enough players to sit down together and start the game. If you don’t know what to play next, ask one of the organisers for a suggestion.  Occasionally, we run a club tournament, but there’s no obligation to join in if you don’t want to.

I am nervous about coming on my own…

That’s understandable, but we are genuinely a welcoming and friendly place. You won’t be on your own for long! If you are wary, just drop in for a quick look if you like. You can check out the club and the games and we won’t force you to play anything. Once you’ve seen us, we’re sure you’ll want to stop a while.

Do I have to learn lots of rules? It sounds complicated…

It’s rare that you will ever have to read a rulebook. Typically, someone will explain how the game works and what you do. If you want, you’ll be coached along with useful suggestions. We do expect you to take an active role and pay attention. If you don’t like what you’ve just played, we’ll pick another more suited to your tastes. Most of the games are very easy to learn and play. The complications are the players, what will they decide to do?

Can I bring my own games?

On your first visit, come empty-handed (bring a water bottle). It’s best to see how the club works first and what we play. When you come again, you’ll know what to bring.

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