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- La Fiesta del Cinco de MayoMetro Detroit Game Night, Sterling Heights, MI
Please join Metro Detroit Game Night for La Fiesta del Cinco de Mayo, a party celebrating Mexican culture and heritage. Newcomers welcome! This event is bound to be a big hit so make sure you RSVP before it fills up. Highlights:
• Mexican flare or costumes are *strongly* encouraged
• Potluck of Mexican food and drinks (sign-up link: Potluck Sign-Up). Please do not eat or drink any potluck items unless you sign-up for and bring something - freeloaders will get the boot!
• Lotería (Mexican bingo) will be available if anyone would like to play
• Bonfire out back (weather permitting)
• Every time you *win* a board game that took at least an hour to play see the host Roberto (Big O) for ticket(s) (one ticket per hour of gameplay) for a chance to take a swing at the piñata at 11pm (all games will be paused briefly for this event). Double tickets for Mexican and indigenous / ancient peoples of Mexico themed board games
• Flippy Cup / drinking games (21+ only) and music in the basement after the piñata is brokenPlease park on the nearby side street to the Southeast called Irval Drive. No parking on the grass.
• What to bring
Your Mexican flare or costume, your potluck item(s), otherwise BYOB (21+), and anything you want to play that isn't in our 500+ game library (MDGN Board Game Library). Please note there are no shoes allowed on inside (except medical boots) but you're welcome to bring your own clean indoors-only slippers or chanclas if you like.Please do us a favor and join our Facebook group (Metro Detroit Game Night) and like our Facebook page (Metro Detroit Game Night - MDGN) 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 anyone ever makes you feel unsafe or if you'd like help being introduced to others or have any issues whatsoever please ask around for the host, Roberto (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. - Summer BBQ & Board GamesMetro Detroit Game Night, Sterling Heights, MI
Join Metro Detroit Game Night for our annual Summer BBQ & Board Games! Meet new friends or reunite with old ones to enjoy the outdoors, eat, talk, drink, and play lawn games. When the BBQ winds down we'll head indoors for one of our legendary board game nights. If it rains we'll just eat inside and start the game night early.
SCHEDULE
4pm-7pm - BBQ & Lawn Games
7pm-2am - Board Game Night / PartyIf you're attending the BBQ or going to eat any of the food from it please sign up to bring at least one item here (link: TBA). If you have any outdoor chairs please bring them as we only have a few! BYOB if you're 21+ and planning to drink.
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. From 4pm-7pm please don't knock on the door or ring the doorbell just head around the LEFT side of the house straight to the backyard (unless it's raining). 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 support us by joining our Facebook group (Metro Detroit Game Night) and liking our Facebook page (Metro Detroit Game Night - MDGN) 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. - Strategy Board Game NightMetro Detroit Game Night, Sterling Heights, MI
Please join Metro Detroit Game Night for our annual Strategy Board Game Night. Newcomers welcome! Strategy games are games in which the players' decision-making skills have a high significance in determining the outcome. Less strategic games (like party games, for example) are still welcome, just as strategy games are always present at our other events. We have a growing library of 500+ games to choose from (MDGN Board Game Library) 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.
• 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 board 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 (Metro Detroit Game Night) and like our Facebook page (Metro Detroit Game Night - MDGN) 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 and game systems available, so if you can bring an extra flat screen TV or a game system we don't have (with games) 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 view our current 300+ video game library here: (MDGN Video Game Library).
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 video 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, Big O always plays Bowser. Two 4.2+% abv 12 fl oz 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 (Metro Detroit Game Night) and like our Facebook page (Metro Detroit Game Night - MDGN) 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.
