Board Game Groups New York

Let’s play board games!! 😊 Unintentional wordplay edition 🫢

Show how clever, goofy, and vengeful you are as we get together to play board games! 🤓🤪😈 Feel free to bring games, snacks, and friends. You're welcome to drop in and leave whenever you'd like. Games we've played in the past (they tend to be easy to learn, quickish, and social) but open to others too: Social games Monikers, pictionary, poetry for neanderthals, decrypto, just one, codenames, wavelength, uno, taco cat goat cheese pizza, the chameleon, sushi go, boggle, bananagrams, cards against humanity, midnight taboo, fun facts, telestrations, slingz, don't get got, camel up, spot it Deception games Coop, secret hitler, feed the kraken The event is totally free! Feel free to message me with any questions. 😊 We usually have 10 to 20 attendees. Photo from latest event (August 9th, 2026)

GUMBO Board Game Playtest Night

Come meet some board game designers, play some unreleased games, and maybe even make some new friends! **Come up to 305 (3rd floor, turn RIGHT once you get out of elevators)!** **If you can't get up the elevator, try the service elevator on your right as soon as ou enter the building. If you're still locked out, CALL ‪**(718) 819-7754 **(do not text)** **If you just want to play some games**...RSVP and show up! Attendance will be taken so if you RSVP, please try to attend. Repeat no-shows will be waitlisted for future events. **If you do still want to playtest YOUR game**...RSVP, FILL out this form prior to the event ([LINK HERE](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AZWPwXRjJirmulM84KtRP1adLfglhovBc7zG7GIpemI/edit?usp=sharing)), and pay a $10 fee [HERE](https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/board-game-playtesting) (helps cover GUMBO expenses such as electricity, cleanup, etc.). Your spot is not confirmed until payment is made. If the spots are full, you are welcome to come as playtester but we not be able to playtest your game. ***GUMBO Patreon Members ([here](https://www.patreon.com/gumbonyc)) have priority access and can playtest their games for free!*** **If you would like to stay updated about future NYC playtesting events, we created a new discord channel:** [https://discord.gg/8xArPjKpqk](https://discord.gg/8xArPjKpqk)

Tabletop Tuesday

WEEK 260 of Tabletop Tuesdays \| Sunnyside Game Night is ON\! PETE'S GRILL THIS WEEK We will be playing inside the diner, in the section of the diner that is directly facing Queens Blvd. After entering the diner, if you look to your left, you should see your fellow board gamers. From 6:00-6:30, the group typically eats and catches up until 6:30 sharp when the week's games are pitched to the group. Support Pete's with a purchase of \~$15 They are a full service diner. Join the discord to pitch games you might want to play at [https://discord.gg/qbnf9wPG3K](https://discord.gg/qbnf9wPG3K) See you Tuesday!

Sunday Night Board Games in Brooklyn

Join us on Sundays for board games at Squarrel Cafe (572 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York) right by the Barclay's Center off the Atlantic Avenue 2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/R stop. Large tables in a big space with a private overflow room available too. Bring a game or join in on one. A wide variety of games will be available - from lightweight and shorter games to heavy games with long play times. Hope to see you there! Comment and let us know what you'll be bringing or would like to play! To join a pre-organized game or plan your own game to play at this event, visit our discord channel: https://discord.gg/f3uqDJjEec The $8 event fee is paid to Squarrel Cafe for unlimited gaming for the evening. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Attendees are strongly encouraged to support our host, Squarrel Cafe, who are graciously extending their hours specifically for our meetup.

Afternoon of Board Games @ Crowne Plaza, Saddle Brook

Montclair Game Night @ Qahwah House

Montclair Game Night returns at the usual location! Qahwah House in Montclair NJ Grab a friend or a game and come on down!

Friday Night Board Games in Brooklyn

Join us this Friday for board games at Squarrel Cafe (572 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York) right by the Barclay's Center off the Atlantic Avenue 2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/R stop. ***Due to recent developments and for the safety of our group, our events will require participants to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination. Please be prepared to show your vaccination card (a photo on your phone is acceptable) or proof of vaccination status on the Excelsior Pass or similar proof of vaccination app. If you are not vaccinated, entry will be denied.*** The $8 entrance fee is paid to Squarrel Cafe for unlimited gaming for the day. Food and drink are available. Attendees are encouraged to support our host, Squarrel Cafe, who are graciously extending their hours specifically for our meetup.

Montclair Game Night @ Qahwah House

Montclair Game Night returns at the usual location! Qahwah House in Montclair NJ Grab a friend or a game and come on down!

Tabletop Tuesday

WEEK 261 of Tabletop Tuesdays \| Sunnyside Game Night is ON\! SANGER HALL THIS WEEK We will have plenty of games to choose from but always feel free to bring your own. We will be playing in the event space past the bar as you come into Sanger Hall. These days, from 6:00-6:30, the group typically eats and catches up until 6:30 sharp when the week's games are pitched to the group. We (and Sanger Hall) ask that anyone who comes to play makes a purchase of \~$15. They are a bar and gastropub. Join the discord to pitch games you might want to play at [https://discord.gg/qbnf9wPG3K](https://discord.gg/qbnf9wPG3K) See you Tuesday!

Friday Night Board Games in Brooklyn

Join us this Friday for board games at Squarrel Cafe (572 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York) right by the Barclay's Center off the Atlantic Avenue 2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/R stop. ***Due to recent developments and for the safety of our group, our events will require participants to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination. Please be prepared to show your vaccination card (a photo on your phone is acceptable) or proof of vaccination status on the Excelsior Pass or similar proof of vaccination app. If you are not vaccinated, entry will be denied.*** The $8 entrance fee is paid to Squarrel Cafe for unlimited gaming for the day. Food and drink are available. Attendees are encouraged to support our host, Squarrel Cafe, who are graciously extending their hours specifically for our meetup.

Afternoon of Board Games @ Crowne Plaza, Saddle Brook

Setting up weekly afternoons of games at the Crowne Plaza (50 Kenny Pl.) in Saddle Brook at 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome whether you’re a casual player, an avid player or simply want to start learning something new. We teach, we learn, we play. Typical games played (but not limited to): Hues and Cues, Wingspan, 7 Wonders, Camel Up, Dixit, Splendor, Catan. * **Date:** Every Sunday * **Time:** 2:30 to 6:30pm * **Location:** Crowne Plaza (50 Kenny Pl.) in Saddle Brook; there’s parking on all sides of the building. Where we play in the hotel pends on the space given to us by the hotel event staff. We, usually, play on the 12th floor of the hotel at their Sky Restaurant & Bar **BUT** sometimes we are on the 2nd floor. When in doubt, **stay in the lobby** and wait for the event host to comment where exactly we are playing. * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by each Sunday afternoon (and/or have it updated since it helps us with the tables and picking the right games). Please have it updated if it needs to change. * **FAQs/Link:** [http://bit.ly/FnG-SunEvtDetails-v20210512](http://bit.ly/FnG-SunEvtDetails-v20210512) (a bit out of date, crazy @ work, will update asap) We like to start the first game by 2.45 and depending on the group size we’ll have multiple games. The event hosts will bring games but you are welcomed to bring your favorite board games too! Looking forward to meeting everyone!

LGBTQ Gayme Night - in person - Queens

An in person event in Queens at the new location of the Queens LGBT Center. 35-11 35th Avenue, in the Astoria section. Directions are below. Online info at www.lgbtnetwork.org We'll have some fun and play games. So let's do this in person, like we used to before Covid. Masks are optional. Directions - nearest stop is Steinway Street on the M and R trains. From out of Queens, get out at the rear exit at the back of the train. From in Queens, get out at the front exit. When you reach the street, walk straight ahead, don't turn. Go to 35th Avenue and turn right. You will pass several places to eat, including Subway, Panera Bread and Applebees. Go a couple of blocks further. Look for the LGBT network signs across the street from the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. Enter and see the receptionist. You will check in with your cell phone. You can also take the N or W trains to 36th Avenue. Walk from there to 35th Ave and turn right. It's about four blocks, give or take. If you RSVP and discover you cannot attend, change your RSVP to NO. There will be snacks and beverages available. Space is limited. Join us. You'll have a gay old time. There will be others in attendance who did not RSVP for this.