Calling all Gamers! I have a dream...by the year 2030, our games will have replaced Life, UNO and Monopoly in everyone's house. When I tell someone that I play board games, they won't say "Like Risk and Monopoly?", but "Like Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan and Stoneage?" To be a part of this revolution, JOIN US in our 1st Annual International Table Top Day event being held at the East Side/Mt Hope YMCA. We are holding the event at the Y because the Y is full of families that love gaming - but …

Let's get together for board games in our neighborhood! Meet us at one of our meetup locations and enjoy the lastest in board gaming or a classic (well, not too classic!) favorite! Inexperienced members always welcome as we will teach you what you need to know to become competitive at your newly discovered favorite board game and of course, always have fun and make some new friends! Who could not use a new friend?

Are you someone who enjoys group games but can’t always find people to play with?  Do you enjoy the challenge and thrill of the game as much as hanging out with your friends?  This group may be for you. The goal of Salem Board Games is  to offer events where people can lose themselves in a game in a warm, welcoming environment. Many of our events are geared toward specific types of games, and our event postings will detail what you can expect at an event.  For all events, we do ask that you ad …

Test and share board game prototypes with local game designers and game-designers-in-training! Get feedback, give feedback.

This group is for startup employees in the Boston and Cambridge area to come blow off some steam and play games. Bring your own games or choose from our library. We'll have great games like Dominion, Bohnanza, Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne and Ticket to Ride. If you’re new to board games, we’re always teaching so feel free to come by and learn some new games.

Mass Fun and Games is a social networking group for Meetup members who live in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We get together and play different types of games as a way to socialize and meet new people. You don't have to be an expert at any type of game to join. We're all about allowing people to get together and make new friends. Here are some games that we may play: Agricola * Alhambra * Arkham Horror * Carcassonne * Citadels * Cash N Guns * Clue * Dominion * Elder Signs * Get Bi …

Board games are currently enjoying a golden age with thousands of excellent "euro" or "designer" board games out there to be played. You will be amazed at what you may have been missing. See our About Us page for a sampling of games that have been played at our meetups. Don't be afraid if you've never heard of any of them. Most only take a few minutes to learn, and we like explaining how to play them! The group has become so popular that we have recently begun offering multiple meetups per month …

Board and Table Top Game Designers in the local Seacoast area (in and around Portsmouth, NH).

This is a group for parents who are table top gamers to get to get together for some good food & gaming while their little ones play. We will be meeting once a week to play a different table top game such as Settlers of Catan, Agrigola, Flux, Thunderstone Adv. ect. Everyone will bring a dish to share and their little ones for a night of fun.

The Game Table is a group for people who enjoy playing euro/designer games in the Seacoast, NH area. The purpose of this group is to get people together and put games on the table on a regular basis. If you enjoy boardgames for the experience, this is the group for you. If you know what BGG is (boardgamegeek.com), then even better for everyone. When you join this group, you will not only have access to prearranged meetups but will also have the ability to suggest your own gatherings. Enjoy!

Meeting place for local GMs, DMs, and Players for Role-Playing games of all types as well as tabletop gaming (warhammer, 40k, Malifaux, Flames of War, mechwarrior, historical, boardgames). Fans of all system are welcome. If you've got it, we'll find space for it. Discussion of RPG rules and design, as well as the settings. Featuring weekly events in a myriad of topics, from terrain workshops to figure painting. Group meets at Hidden Hobbies in East Wareham.

Do you like to "pass go and collect $200.00?" Want to see someone's face when you collect 20 points on the word "yurt"? Like to play board games? Cards? Billiards? Then join. By popular vote (and if we can find all the playing peices) we'll change what we play each week. So, if you like to play, join!

Love to play games? Join us on Monday evenings. We meet every Monday at 7:00pm. We play all kinds of games--party, strategy, card and board games--join a game or bring your own game to share. All players aged 18 to 80 are invited! This meetup is part of the FAN Alliance. The FAN Alliance is a series of related general activities meetups. The FAN Alliance does not discriminate with the exception that you are expected to be an adult nor do we charge event or membership fees. The goal of this …

These aren't your grandfather's board games... This group is for those of us that enjoy games that require thinking and strategy such as the numerous Eurogames found topping the charts on http://www.boardgamegeek.com. Games that we currently have access to and are looking to play include: Puerto Rico, Agricola, Le Havre, Race for the Galaxy, Arkham Horror, Settlers of Catan, Carcassonne, and more...

We get together to play strategy board games. Our regular meetings are on Tuesday at Spider's Web comics in Norwich. We are also in touch with other game Meetups in the area. Among the games played recently have been Power Grid, Settlers of Catan,  Pandemic, Dominion, Battle Tech, Axis & Allies, Gloom, Heroscape and more.

My friend Nina created this group on February 23, 2009.  I joined on July 16, 2009, and became the organizer on July 4, 2012, when Nina stepped down due to an upcoming move to Florida.  Nina, we'll forever be in your debt for getting this group off the ground! From the beginning this group has been different than other Meetup Groups I belong to (and have belonged to).  How are we different?  Let me cover a few ways. We usually meet in members homes. Most Meetup groups that I'm aware of usually h …

Hey All. Like games?  Come play them with us.  We play boards games, some card games, the occasional word game, and sometimes even party games.  We are pretty informal group that meets once a week  (alternating Wednesday and Mondays) at 7:00pm over near Kendall Square. We started out with a half-dozen members back in 2007 and now, just over 5 years later, we have over 600 members. The average turnout for a regular meet-up is between 15 and 20 people.  I do not adhere to a strict RSVP policy, so …

Diplomacy is a board game set in pre-World War I Europe in which seven players, representing the seven great powers, strive for dominance of the continent through a well-balanced combination of negotiation and tactics, spiced with treachery. Whether you're an experienced diplomat or simply curious about this great board game, please join us!

We play both boardgames and card games, including Classics like Monopoly or Scrabble German style games like Carcassonne or Settlers of Catan Card games like Hearts and Bridge Anything you want to bring and play We will pick a cool venue for each meetup and grab drinks while playing games. Come play boardgames and hang out!

MTG Boston is a Meetup group for causal players of the card game Magic: The Gathering in the Greater Boston area.  It was so popular in our gaming group, Boston Cards and Conversation, that we have created a new group just for M:tG players! Some of our members are tournament players, but for the most part, this is a group of casual players using fun, non-tournament decks. Whether you are a 15-year veteran or are just beginning how to play, you'll find MTG Boston to be the best place to get your …

This group is for people who are seeking a relaxed atmosphere to play the ancient game of go, also known as wei-qi or baduk. Players of all levels are welcome, both advanced players and people who are just seeking to learn the basics. We have a wide range of skill levels, and encourage friendly competition as well as teaching games. Feel free to discuss various aspects of the game, including artificial intelligence and even the underlying philosophies.

Chess is an incredible game...but with all the smartphones, Xboxes, iPads, and iPods out there, it sometimes gets lost in the shuffle. In fact, games don't have to be played in high def or with high-tech controllers to be fully engaging. Chess is one of those games. With a simple board and 32 pieces, chess continues to captivate amateurs and grandmasters alike. All you need is a basic knowledge of how the pieces move, a fair amount of concentration and insight and you have become a viable chess …

Seeking mah jongg players -- or learners! -- to play regularly in Cambridge/Somerville, and possibly elsewhere.  We have offered weekly and one-off games in Cambridge, Somerville, Medford and Coolidge Corner, as well as beginners classes. All members are invited to suggest and post a new game day/time/location! There is no fee to join our group, and you are welcome to come once to make sure it suits you.  After that, we ask a contribution of $5 from each player which covers 6 months (August 16 t …

Come enjoy the oldest board game known to man.  All players of all levels are welcome, Beginner to Expert.  Anyone interested in Playing, Learning and/or Competing is Welcome and so are their guests.  We just love the game. *ALL STAFF ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEERS. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP. **100% OF ANY AND ALL DONATIONS AND/OR PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS MAINTAINING THE CBC PROGRAM AND MEMBER BENEFITS Disclaimer: Everyone is welcome and we do socialize and have fun, but we are all about b …

I'm new to the Sturbridge, MA area and looking to find fellow Scrabble lovers to play a few games.

Play chess? Improve your chess? Learn chess openings? This group is intended to connect chess enthusiasts in Essex, CT area. We would like to meet anybody who loves chess no matter what level of a game they have. Let's start a very mixed group from beginners to advanced!  Let's play, help each other learn, and enjoy our gathering over a cup of coffee, a bite to eat and your favorite chess set! Do not be shy to sign up, RSVP and to make suggestions. Follow the link to Dan Heisman's chess lessons …

Let's get together and talk gamification! All skill levels are welcome. We'll start small and have an informal dinner in January 2013. Join now to keep updated!

Looking to get some people in the area together to play some D&D 4th edition. We are always on the lookout for new DMs. If you'd like to start a campaign, please contact one of our organizers: Andy, Joe, Jake or Wes