What we’re about
Meet nearby board game players! Come to one of our events to discover new games or play old favorites with new friends. We mainly play euro games but also enjoy card games, party games and classic board games.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Halloween GameCon at House on the Hill 18+ (board game night north of Beaverton)12639 NW Ally Elizabeth Ct, Portland, OR
Anyone 18 and over, wear a costume and come join us to experience a vast array of games, ranging from party games to middleweight and heavyweight games! With over 200 games at your disposal and our recurring gamers bringing dozens more, there's no shortage of options to choose from. Our gaming venue has ample space, featuring 8 gaming rooms each equipped with 1 to 3 tables, accommodating up to 4 to 8 players per table.
Costumes are optional. Anyone who wears one will get a special treat!
This event is only open to anyone 18 OR OLDER.
Our community is very welcoming and a great place to make friends, for new and experienced gamers alike. We can help you find a group to play with when you arrive or let you explore! With the event running from 4 PM to 1 AM, there's practically no limit to how long the games can run. It's a great place to break out your lengthy, heavier weight games, but also wonderful for playing lots of shorter party games and everything in between.
I, Lana, founded House on the Hill over 3 years ago, in July of 2021. Our first event had just 12 attendees, but with steady advertisement and community building efforts, we've grown to have over 50 attendees, many of whom have been attending for over 2 years. We get about 10 new attendees at each event.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Join our active discord, where regulars and new attendees chat about the next event, side events, and a plethora of other fun topics. You can schedule games or arrange carpools. On Discord, please make your username your name or nickname, so other members know who you are - it really helps for finding people at the event!You may want to bring:
- board games
- snacks to share
- cat/dog allergy meds (we have 2 long-haired cats. The flooring is mostly non-carpet)
- weather protection (jacket, umbrella)
- water bottle, reusable plate, fork (highly appreciated to reduce number of dishwasher runs, saving us time)
NAVIGATING GAME NIGHT
Please make a name tag when you arrive, and feel free to grab food & drinks. Folks tend to socialize for the first 30 minutes, and new games start every 20-30 minutes.If you have any questions during the event (including needing help finding a game to play/join), you can ask in the general chat on Discord or ask one of our hosts (Lana, Jeanette or Kevin) or a regular attendee (many of our attendees will be able to help!)
FOOD INFO
We provide snacks, drinks, and hot food. We encourage you to bring your favorite foods to share as well. If you bring enough for 10-15 people, that's awesome!GAMES INFO
Join scheduled games on Discord, bring games (especially ones you can teach), or feel free just to show up and choose a game to play; there are over 200 games here to choose from. You can also see games other attendees bring, chat about your favorites, and more on DiscordFrequently played games:
- Spirit Island
- So Clover
- Meadow
- Dune
- Marvel Dice Throne
- Codenames
- Cat in the Box
- Quacks of Quedlinburg
- Hues and Cues
- Wingspan
- Just One
- Coup
- Flamecraft
- The Fox Experiment
- Camel Up
PATREON (optional!)
Instead of implementing a door fee, we decided to go this direction. Please be sure to choose an option that is appropriate for your budget; we understand not everyone is able to participate in this way, please do not feel bad and know we value all of you! <3
Cost
You can sign up for as little as $5/month which would be $2.50 per event. We also have other options like $25/month.
Cancel Any Time
You can cancel your subscription at any time for any reason.OTHER EVENTS
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Events shared by other membersQUESTIONS?
- (541) 791-6356
- discord: aliceethereal or Lana#2647
- East Side Game NightBoard Bard Games, Portland, OR
Game night every Wednesday on the east side of Portland!
What ? --- FREE, hosted board game night at Board Bard Games (BBG).
The East Side Game Night (ESGN) host team is here to play AND to help you get playing! We love including friends and new aquaintances alike. Let's Play!
Games ? --- Players choose.
Casual to medium complexity board/card/dice games hit tables with a mix of strategy games and big group/lighter games.
Forecast: Share what you want to play here in Meetup - or on the BBG Discord server.
The BBG in-store demo library is available - free to play!
Games are always taught since there are usually new players, or it has been a while since that game was played.
You are awesome for bringing games you can teach and would like to play. There is typically one or more players new to every game. See the games we have played in the past event recaps and the pictures.
New Games ? --- Yes. Learning new games is common here at ESGN.
In addition to playing our favorites, East Side Game Night is a space were we play different games every week - and typically several different games on the same night. "Game learning" (experiencing new games) is part of the fun. Excellent brain exercise!
At ESGN, we find it works best to play games someone has prepared to teach. Have a game that called your name, but now is gathering dust? Or, the latest hotness you need to get played? There are many videos online that can help you prep to teach the game. Or, post here in the event and ask if anyone can teach.
Prep for success! Unplayed games in our collections is a common tension. Let's help each other out - but let's not "start from scratch" at game night. Referencing rules to answer a question is good. But, there are too many fun games we already know how to play to be sitting watching someone read the rulebook for the first time.
RSVP ? --- Yes, please!
Your RSVP helps others know that plenty of people will be there and fun games will get played! Note in the comments if you have any questions. Let people know which games you’re bringing or want to play.
Food ? --- Outside food welcome.
Options are abundant: Food in Montavilla. BBG has snacks and non-alcoholic drinks for sale in house and welcomes players to bring food in.
Alcohol may be brought into BBG if it is in a sealed container. To-go pints can be purchased next door at Tinker Tavern.
When ? --- Arrive when you can.
5:30pm is the initial start, but people arrive when they are able. We often play short, big group games you can join on the fly as people show up. Longer playing games typically start between 6 and 7pm. New games start up throughout the evening.
Parking ? --- Mostly on-street.
Find what you can. Obey posted signage. 80th typically has available onstreet parking south of the Stark and Washington couplet.
New ? --- Give ESGN a real chance!
Dropping by just one time is never a good measure of a weekly group - no matter what the activity. Many of our regulars come and go depending on what is going on in life.
If you are attracted to the activity, plan to give the group a month of visits to really see if it is for you. See you soon!
