Madison Area Board Games Meetup

We regularly have Scrabble events and we're looking for more to join us! This is a casual event were all are welcome. Note this is a regular event and there will be more attending than those listed just here on Meetup!
In this classic word game, players use their seven drawn letter-tiles to form words on the gameboard. Each word laid out earns points based on the commonality of the letters used, with certain board spaces giving bonuses. But a word can only be played if it uses at least one already-played tile or adds to an already-played word. This leads to slightly tactical play, as potential words are rejected because they would give an opponent too much access to the better bonus spaces.

Join us at Brix Cider for game night. Bring your own game or borrow one of ours. Game night is a great way to meet members in our community, share good food and drinks, and have a little fun. There will be a table or two of Dungeons and Dragons Adventure league running. Plenty of space at our tables for board games, card games and more. To RSVP for a spot in the Dungeons and Dragons adventure league tables please RSVP to the Madison D&D Adventure League Meetup group's event. We hope to see you there.

Open gaming at Noble Knight--join us or bring your own! PLEASE RSVP here on this Event Notification if you plan on coming. It helps us plan for you, and have great games available for you to play. Let us know if you will be late arriving--we will try to save you a spot in one of our games.

Newcomers are always welcome and there's plenty of people who enjoy teaching a new game to someone, so don't be shy if you don't know a game or any games!

There's usually a wide variety of games being played (think Ra, Spirit Island, Medici, Werewords, Spirit Island, Modern Art, Chardee MacDennis, High Society, Spirit Island, Meat Master, Tigris & Euphrates, Eclipse, Cat Ass Trophy, Spirit Island, etc.), so you should be able to find one you enjoy.

If there is a game you'd like to get to the table that you're either bringing or is in the game library, please mention in the comments below, and people can reply if they're interested so we can get a group together right away for your game. Be sure to include how many people you're looking to include in your game, and a brief description could be helpful.

You are allowed to bring your own food and drink, or order food to have it delivered. No alcoholic beverages allowed! They do have snack vending machines and some beverages for sale as well.

Have Fun, Play Games, Make Friends!

Noble Knight is a great location that has a huge gaming area in their store, a big board game library that is free to use, and they're open until 10pm on Friday nights! PLEASE BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR GAME FINISHED AND CLEANED UP BEFORE 10PM SO EMPLOYEES CAN GO HOME ON TIME!!!

If you are feeling sick, please stay home.

Cheers!

Code of Conduct

1. Gamers come from all walks of life and lifestyles. We expect everyone to treat others with respect and understanding. This group is all about creating a welcoming environment. Discrimination, bullying, offensive images, violence, threatening behavior and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.
2. Clean up after yourself and keep any gaming space clean for all.
3. Destroy the stereotype of gamers being part of the unwashed masses.
4. Food and beverages are typically allowed but please check with whoever's games is being played that they're okay with either food or beverages around their game.
5. Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed. All posts should be relevant to this group.
6. Avoid last minute cancellations and no shows to events where there's a wait list (typically non-game store events).

Donations
Running a Meetup group currently costs $197.99 per year! If you enjoy this group and the events, please consider donating, even a small amount to help support the group!

Donations can be made directly to Ben either in person or contacting him for PayPal or Venmo link, or by making a donation directly through Meetup, through the Pledge link (note that Pledge does take a percentage so donating through other means is preferred). Any excess donations made during the year will be turned into delicious treats, beverages and/or BBQ goodness for the group to enjoy!

Atlas Improv is hosting a FREE improv class this Saturday from 3:30pm-5pm! I figured I'd post this as an event since improv games are great fun and can be very similar to some of the party board games this group normally plays!

Try your hand at improv on their stage! Whether you're a veteran or a total newcomer. Play fun games, meet new people, try something new at this month's drop-in improv class! It's a low-pressure, low-judgement environment, and best of all, it's FREE!!!

Participants are asked to wear close-toed shoes.

Stay for as much or as little as you'd like. Participation is at will and you're welcome to sit and watch if you'd like.

FREE parking can be found behind Atlas on Main Street.

This is a monthly event that Atlas does so look for more in the future!