
What we’re about
Get Gaming Online: Obsidian is for players who want to dive into complex (often smaller), longer or harder-to-learn games.
Sessions are over Zoom and we'll be playing things like Wingspan, Carcassone, Isle of Cats, Blood Rage, Castles of Burgundy, Settlers of Catan and more. You'll be expected to have a good understanding of the rules already or attend a designated 'learn to play session' first.
Applications for Obsidian are required and every membership request will be reviewed and approved by the GGO Admin Team. We're looking for gamers who will be excellent to each other (insert air guitar), know the rules and attend every RSVP.
Even though we're playing different games, being friendly and welcoming is still of paramount importance! We'll always adhere to our GGO Code of Conduct and you may be removed if you ghost an event, violate the CoC or aren't prepared. (We may also need to introduce an event fee if no-shows are an issue.)
So, if you wanna play more complex games online with other fabulous tabletop nerds, apply for Obsidian today!
And, if you want a more casual experience where you can learn games on the day, why not try our main group, Get Gaming Online? It’s a great place to relax, play some party games and meet new people.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Expert Session: The Castles of BurgundyLink visible for attendees
If you know how to play The Castles of Burgundy, let's have a game! Please watch the video below, or read up on the rules in advance if you're rusty. This is for experienced players who know the game rules and are ready to be gently competitive.
https://youtu.be/UVa31MPbm6g?si=yjPZKXFFGy9dj5WY
The host will be there to assist, but we do expect all players to have a basic understanding of the gameplay and rules.In The Castles of Burgundy, players, as 15th-century French aristocrats, aim to build a prosperous princedom by strategically placing hexagonal tiles on their player boards, utilising dice rolls and actions to develop their lands through trade, agriculture, and more.
We will be playing on BGA, so please set up a free account before the session if you don't already have one. https://boardgamearena.com/
The Zoom link will be posted on this meetup page roughly 10 minutes before the meeting starts. Please join the meeting with your zoom user name matching the name you use on meetup so we can be sure you're not a random gate crasher. We will be aiming to start the game on time, so please be on time. This game takes up to 3 players and one host. If we have more hosts, we will allow more people in, but only the first 3 will be confirmed for the event; the rest will be on the waitlist.
If you love what we do and want to support us, consider donating on Ko-Fi.
Here's our Code of Conduct.
- Beginners Session : Crafting the CosmosLink visible for attendees
This is a session for both players who are new to Crafting the Cosmos or are already familiar with the game. If you are new, then please watch the below video, or read up on the rules in advance, so that everyone has an idea of how the game works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLXbGmOjO6Y
The host will be there to assist, but we do expect all players to have a basic understanding of the gameplay and rules.In Crafting the Cosmos, you are interstellar architects, competing to build the galaxy – one star at a time. Manipulate the laws of the universe to your advantage, shifting gravity or the flow of time to activate useful power cards, and even spawn advanced life that can earn you extra victory points at the end of the game. Use your resources wisely as you craft your cosmic creation.
We will be playing on BGA, so please set up a free account before the session if you don't already have one. https://boardgamearena.com/
The Zoom link will be posted on this meetup page roughly 10 minutes before the meeting starts. Please join the meeting with your zoom user name matching the name you use on meetup so we can be sure you're not a random gate crasher. We aim to start the game on time, so please be on time.
If you love what we do and want to support us, consider donating on Ko-Fi.
Here's our Code of Conduct.
- Beginner Session : Space Base & Not AloneLink visible for attendees
This is a session for players who have watched the tutorial but still want some help learning Space Base and Not Alone.
Please watch these videos before attending:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJzUjoZRbzw
https://youtu.be/B2c4RuDnUm0?si=-PjnmQ2R8tPD5WU3
The host will be there to assist, but we do expect all players to have a basic understanding of the gameplay and rules.We will be playing on BGA, so please set up a free account before the session if you don't already have one. https://boardgamearena.com/
The Zoom link will be posted on this meetup page roughly 10 minutes before the meeting starts. Please join the meeting with your zoom user name matching the name you use on meetup so we can be sure you're not a random gate crasher. We aim to start the game on time, so please be on time.
The smallest game takes 5, so we'll set the confirmed RSVPS at 5. If we have more hosts, then we'll add another room from the waitlist, but only the 1st 5 spots are guaranteed.
If you love what we do and want to support us, consider donating on Ko-Fi.
Here's our Code of Conduct.
- Beginners Session : 7 Wonders & CitadelsLink visible for attendees
This is a session for both players who are new to 7 Wonders and Citadels or are already familiar with the game. If you are new, please watch the videos below and read up on the rules in advance so that everyone knows how the game works:
7 Wonders - How to Play:
https://youtu.be/QVLUu7qkLWI?si=CWk3GNJU-AsLxKb6
Citadels - How to Play:
https://youtu.be/bvVO_rVngmQ?si=1vUwrUMrYdujzOV3
The host will be there to assist, but we do expect all players to have a basic understanding of the gameplay and rules.Both games are similar; you're building a town or city, but Citadels has a backstabbing element thrown in, somewhat like Coup, which makes it more competitive.
We will be playing on BGA, so please set up a free account before the session if you don't already have one. https://boardgamearena.com/
The Zoom link will be posted on this meetup page roughly 10 minutes before the meeting starts. Please join the meeting with your zoom user name matching the name you use on meetup so we can be sure you're not a random gate crasher. We aim to start the game on time, so please be on time.
If you love what we do and want to support us, consider donating on Ko-Fi.
Here's our Code of Conduct.