What we’re about
MDGN is a free and open group dedicated to bringing people together to play / learn games, have fun, and make friends. We have monthly board game nights on Saturdays from 7pm-2am in Sterling Heights, as well as many special gaming and social events all around Metro Detroit. From the simplest party games to the most complex strategy games all types of tabletop are represented.
You don't need to own or know how to play anything to attend our events because we have hundreds of games we can teach you. That being said, you're always welcome to bring your own games too. You also don't need (but are always welcome) to bring anyone with you because we can introduce individuals, couples, and groups to play together in a safe, chill environment. Ask around for our founder Rob (Big O) if you ever need any help.
In addition to our monthly board game nights past events have included (biannual) video game nights, laser tag, bowling, escape rooms, disc golf, trivia, karaoke, paint and sip, movies, and more. We also host several annual events like an adult Easter egg hunt, summer BBQ, growler party, Halloween party, Thanksgiving potluck, Christmas party, (biennial) New Year's Eve party, camping trip, pub crawl, beer olympics, and attend others like anime / gaming / comic conventions, renaissance festivals, Detroit Zoo event(s), and beer festivals.
Our group is currently based in Sterling Heights / Clinton Township but we have members and events all over the Metro Detroit area including Warren, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Grosse Pointe Woods, Shelby Township, Fraser, Hazel Park, Madison Heights, Harper Woods, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Harrison Township, Troy, Berkley, Rochester Hills, Oak Park, Clawson, Grosse Pointe Park, Detroit, and more.
Please join our Facebook group and like our Facebook page as well:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetroDetroitGameNight/
https://www.facebook.com/MetroDetroitGameNight/
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Board Game Night: 10th Anniversary PartyMetro Detroit Game Night, Sterling Heights, MI
Please join us as we celebrate ten years of Metro Detroit Game Night with our most epic evening of board / card / tabletop games ever! Newcomers welcome! The games we're going to play won't be set in stone in advance - we'll pick them together and go over the rules before we start. We have a growing library of 500+ games to choose from (https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/MDGN) but feel free to bring your own too if you like. Please park on the nearby side street to the Southeast called Irval Drive. No parking on the grass please.
• What to bring
BYOB if you're 21+ and planning to drink, whatever food you like for snacks and / or dinner, and anything you want to play that isn't in our 500+ game library. Please note there are no shoes allowed on inside (except medical boots) but you're welcome to bring your own clean slippers if you like.Please do us a favor and join our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetroDetroitGameNight/) and like our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MetroDetroitGameNight/) too. This group is and will always be completely free - all we ask is that you RSVP and join and help spread the word about the awesomeness! If you're ever feeling particularly generous we do accept donations to the game library.
• Important to know
Our goal is for everyone to have fun and be safe. If you'd like help finding others to play with, picking out a game, figuring out the rules, or have any issues whatsoever ask around for the host, Rob (Big O), who just so happens to be celebrating his birthday this evening. Please note that due to COVID-19 you must be COVID-19 free and symptom / recent exposure free to attend our events, no exceptions. - Board Game Night: Shelves of ShameMetro Detroit Game Night, Sterling Heights, MI
Have you ever bought a game that you just can't seem to get to the table? Join Metro Detroit Game Night for the "Shelves of Shame" edition of an epic evening of board / card / tabletop games and make it happen. Newcomers welcome! Come to play others' picks, bring some from your own shelf, or grab one from our growing library of 500+ titles (https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/MDGN). The games we're going to play won't be set in stone in advance - we'll pick them together and go over the rules before we start. Please park on the nearby side street to the Southeast called Irval Drive. No parking on the grass.
• What to bring
BYOB if you're 21+ and planning to drink, whatever food you like for snacks and / or dinner, and anything you want to play from your shelf of shame (or that isn't in our 500+ game library). Please note there are no shoes allowed on inside (except medical boots) but you're welcome to bring your own clean slippers if you like.Please do us a favor and join our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetroDetroitGameNight/) and like our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MetroDetroitGameNight/) too. This group is and will always be completely free - all we ask is that you RSVP and join and help spread the word about the awesomeness!
• Important to know
Our goal is for everyone to have fun and be safe. If you'd like help finding others to play with, picking out a game, figuring out the rules, or have any issues whatsoever ask around for the host, Rob (Big O). Please note that due to COVID-19 you must be COVID-19 free and symptom / recent exposure free to attend our events, no exceptions. - Video Game NightMetro Detroit Game Night, Sterling Heights, MI
Please join Metro Detroit Game Night for the triumphant return of video game night - a biannual fun filled evening of console gaming madness! Newcomers welcome. This event is limited by the number of flat screen TVs available, so if you can bring an extra flat screen TV around 7pm please let us know as soon as you can.
We have NES / NES Classic Edition / SNES / SNES Classic Edition / N64 / Gamecube / Wii (+Rock Band) / Wii U (+8 player Smash Bros.) / Switch / Atari 2600 / Atari 2600+ / Sega Genisis Mini / Oculus Quest but please bring other systems (Playstation, Xbox, Sega) and games if you can (and post to let us know). You can see our current 300+ video game library here: (https://videogamegeek.com/collection/user/MDGN).
Please park on the nearby side street to the Southeast called Irval Drive but feel free to use the driveway temporarily to drop things off. No parking on the grass. BYOB if you're 21+ and planning to drink while you play, whatever food you like for snacks and / or dinner, and anything you want to play that isn't in our game library. Please note there are no shoes allowed on inside (except medical boots) but you're welcome to bring your own clean slippers if you like.
The Beerio Kart 64 Challenge (21+ only): the first person to beat the host (Big O) in Beerio Kart 64 while he's still good to play gets $20 cash. Rules: Mario Kart 64 2P Game Mario GP 150 cc challenger picks the cup and any character except Bowser. Two 4.2+% beers, hard ciders, hard seltzers or equivalent - each player must finish their first drink by the end of the second track and their second drink by the end of the fourth / final track. No drinking and driving.
Please do us a favor and join our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetroDetroitGameNight/) and like our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MetroDetroitGameNight/) too. This group is and will always be completely free - all we ask is that you RSVP and join and help spread the word about the awesomeness!
• Important to know
Our goal is for everyone to have fun and be safe. If you'd like help finding others to play with, picking out a game, figuring out how to play, or have any issues whatsoever ask around for the host, Rob (Big O). Please note that due to COVID-19 you must be COVID-19 free and symptom / recent exposure free to attend our events, no exceptions. - Adult Easter Egg Hunt ($5)Metro Detroit Game Night, Sterling Heights, MI
Join Metro Detroit Detroit Game Night for our annual $5 Adult Easter Egg Hunt. Newcomers welcome! Prizes include:
• Larger eggs: booze, wildcard (gag gifts, small games)
• Smaller eggs: candy, $1, $5
• The Golden Egg: $20The entrance fee is $5 cash to help cover part of the cost of the prizes so dig through your couch cushions / car / wallet / purse if you have to. Bring your own Easter basket or use a plastic bag but don't be late or you'll miss out on the easier to find eggs. Due to the adult nature of some of the prizes this event it is 21+ only. It will be both indoors and (weather permitting) outdoors. Hang around afterward for a little bit to trade / consume prizes with your fellow hunters and feel free to stay for even more fun at our Board Game Night at 7pm. Please note there are no shoes allowed on inside (except medical boots) but you're welcome to bring your own clean slippers if you like.
Please do us a favor and join our Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetroDetroitGameNight/) and like our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MetroDetroitGameNight/) too. This group is and will always be completely free - all we ask is that you RSVP and join and help spread the word about the awesomeness!
• Important to know
Please park on the nearby side street to the Southeast called Irval Drive. No parking on the grass. Our goal is for everyone to have fun and be safe. If you have any issues whatsoever ask around for the host, Rob (Big O). Please note that due to COVID-19 you must be COVID-19 free and symptom / recent exposure free to attend our events, no exceptions.
