About us
- We are a board game group!
- We host events in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
- We are a welcoming and inclusive group, always willing to teach and bring more folks into the hobby.
If you love to play board games or are interested in learning, this group is for you. We will always have plenty of games available, but you are also welcome to bring your own. The most important thing in this group is to be friendly and inclusive, and have fun!
FAQs:
• I'm new to board gaming and a little nervous about coming out. Will there be anyone to teach me games? Absolutely! We have a lot of people who are new to gaming and there are sooo many new games that even those of us who are seasoned gamers are regularly learning new games. Teaching games is a passion here and we also do our best to help people get matched up with other players at the open gaming events.
• I like board games, but a lot of the ones I see as events here are longer, more complex games. I'm into shorter and/or less complex games. Is this group for me? Yes, it is! Part of the reason we host complex games as individual events is to get together the folks who want to play those games, specifically. If you come to one of our open board gaming events there will be a variety of types of games available to play and attendees with a variety of game interests.
• Are children allowed at these events? These events (unless otherwise specified) are not geared towards children; however, there is no specific age restriction - it's more about the type of games being played. For example: if your 7 year old can take on the adults in a game of Carcassonne or Azul and wants to join us, your 7 year old is welcome. If your 7 year old wants to play Chutes and Ladders or Trouble, it would probably be challenging to find a willing participant. Still not sure? Feel free to send a message and ask!
• Is there a charge to attend these events? Great question! Generally, these events will be free. We strive to make gaming accessible and look for locations that won't result in us having to charge. If there is ever a need to charge for an event, it will be indicated within the specific event.
• Where does the group meet? The group is meant to be geographically focused primarily in Amesbury, MA. We meet at a variety of places around Amesbury. The location will be posted for each event.
• Can I provide a donation to thank you? I sincerely appreciate everyone who offers this and it is true that Meetup continues to raise prices. However, the thing that gives me the most appreciation for the volunteer time and energy I put into making this group happen is a 5 star review on the events. If there’s something that didn’t go well for your experience, please send a private message; I would love to understand it better. I might eventually cave and allow donations if the price goes up again, but for now ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ go a long way!
Upcoming events
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April Duels Day!
Location not specified yetApril Fools? No! It's April Duels! Join us for head-to-head battles in two-player duel games. This is a joint event with the Rockingham Board Game Club in New Hampshire - and the 56 Board Game Group in San Deigo, CA.
Location to be announced.
You must know the game rules in advance in order to participate, so watch a video, read the rules, or play in advance at another event.
2026 Games with links to resources to learn the games in advance:
- Flamecraft Duals - online rules
- Imhotep: The Duel - online rules
- Splendor Duel - online rules, BGA available
- Isle of Cats: Duel - online rules
- 7 Wonders Duel - online rules, BGA available
Tie-breaker Game:
- Azul: Duel online rules, BGA available
Each player will play all 5 games and will play against a new opponent in each game. The player with the most wins* will be crowned our 2026 East Coast Duelist Champion.
*If there is a tie for most wins, players will play a 6th game - Azul: Duel to determine a coastal winner. A teach will be provided for this extra game.In a fun twist, the folks who created the original April Duels Day in my old game group (the 56 Board Game Group) in San Diego are hosting a West Coast April Duels event the same evening. The winner of the East Coast will play a final duel against the winner of the West Coast in a follow-up game of Azul Duel on BGA (online rules, BGA available). The winner will receive the for a chance to be the "Best USA Dueler”! (Time to be determined by winners’ schedules; attendees invited to watch the duel via Zoom).
There will be a prize for the winner of each coast and a prize for the Best USA Dueler!
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