Deck Building Games London

Mates+Checkmates - The Hounslow Chess Social

Chat+Learn brings you the first event in its board games series, Mates+Checkmates, focusing on casual chess and creating local neighbourhood social connections. Hosted in the exquisite lounge, Mimi's, where food and drink is available to order throughout the evening, this is a unique social gathering where the wonderful game of chess meets a cheeky evening sweet or savoury bite. Whether you're a competitive player, haven't played in years or a complete beginner learning how the pieces move, this social is for all skill levels and all ages eager to move pieces on a physical board and learn from game outcomes in a relaxed, supportive environment. Children, teenagers, adults and seniors are all welcome. **The event journey:** 🎥 Play your own film - a slow, long game unfolds like a movie where as the pieces move the plot thickens, action takes place and laughs are shared 💭 Chess places the player in a situation where they use their observational, analytical and evaluative thinking skills in order to progress the game 🧠 The game exercises both parts of the memory; short-term and long-term - recalling moves, pattern recognition and openings **💡** Our event places emphasis on deep focus, concentration and complete immersion - one small distraction is enough to cost the game! 🧘 Chess teaches the individual skills which can translate into day-to-day life such as understanding the outcomes of hasty decision-making, reducing stress by planning ahead, patience and virtue ❔ Post-analysis of a game with your opponent can be a crucial part of the game; understanding where things could have gone differently - using this time and information can develop foresight and planning 🤝 Create new social connections with fellow neighbourhood residents, enjoy a game or even just a chat 🌉 An event that bridges the ages where an 11-year-old child can play an 80-year-old retiree 💬 We are promoting nostalgia for the times when in-person over-the-board games brought genuine connection within the community The cost of living, isolation and rising rates of reversible health conditions are affecting many families and individuals across the population. We thrive to help the community by showing simple steps which can transform your mental wellbeing, such as a trip to a local third space (a place between your home life and work/school life) and a conversation with another member of the community. Our laid-back evening event isn't about winning in a game of chess; it's about social connection, sharing stories, smiles and laughter and creating memories to look back on. For the event, boards are provided. These are tournament-sized boards, larger pieces and larger playing mats so be ready for an epic game! **About Chat+Learn:** Chat+Learn is on a mission to build a community that helps the members in three areas; nutrition, functional training, mental wellbeing. Our aim is to show the members that taking care of yourself can be fun through food choices, exercising and chatting with like-minded individuals. This is the new outlook on the health ecosystem approaching wellness with a 360° view. The goal of our events are for the members to focus on: * **Gut Training** \- Feeding the body nourishing dishes * **Muscle Training** \- Building the body's strength * **Mind Training** \- Unlocking new brain circuitry We have two pillars: * **Chat** \- Talk\, Connect\, Build Friendships * **Learn** \- Listen\, Understand\, Personal Growth **Photography & Filming disclaimer:** Please note that photographs and video footage will be taken throughout **Mates+Checkmates**. These will be used by Chat+Learn/Mimi's Coffee and Dessert Lounge for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication. Please contact us (events@chatandlearn.co.uk) if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity. **For information:** Email: events@chatandlearn.co.uk Community: [Mates+Checkmates WhatsApp Community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CQJY3qm85ZUArrX6L6yGtV "https://chat.whatsapp.com/CQJY3qm85ZUArrX6L6yGtV") Follow us on **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/chatandlearnuk "https://www.instagram.com/chatandlearnuk")** to see our previous events!

Monday games (beginner friendly)

Tuesday - Small Format Games (2.5x2.5) - e.g. Blood Bowl, Kill Team, TCGs, RPGs

Sign up here to book your seat in the bar area to play small format games (roughly 2.5' x 2.5' or less). **If your game requires a 3' x 3' space or bigger please book a large table in our 'Big Tables' meetup** **to play large format games e.g. Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, MESBG, Necromunda -** which are typically located in a usually quieter well lit area just a little further away from the bar area. **How to Sign Up:** 1. **State your system** (Blood Bowl, Kill Team, Underworlds etc) 2. **State your opponent(s) name(s)**. Don't have an opponent? You can find one in our community chats! Once you do, please UPDATE your RSVP to let us know their name(s), and make sure they sign up also! **On the Day:** * Setup is from 6pm, you're welcome to come socialise/help from then. * Games kick off around 7pm. * Games should finish *before* 11pm (which is when the venue closes). **About Us:** The LWG is a volunteer run not for profit gaming club founded in 2013. If you'd like support this thriving community reach out to the event host. We LOVE it when people share their experiences. Please follow us on Instagram and share your pics with us **@lwarguild.** **Cancellations & Refunds:** * If you can't make it, please change your RSVP to 'Not Going' by 'Editing' your RSVP. You can leave your RSVP as a donation to help support the club or contact a host for a refund.

Wings n’ Wins

**Board Game Inventory** => **[Wing's'Wins Inventory](https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/352838/wings-n-wins-inventory)** **Venue website** => https://www.defectors-weld.co.uk/ No need to be a gaming expert - this is all about having fun. Grab a seat, there's something for everyone, and now you can enjoy our members only offer ALL NIGHT!! Whether you're a seasoned player or a first-timer, our Casual Games Night is the perfect opportunity to unwind, connect with friends, and relish in the joy of shared moments, and get yourself a good deal whilst your at it. So, kick back, make a move, and savor the leisurely enjoyment of a night where the only rule is to have a good time!! See you soon!!

Tuesday Night Gaming - 6x4s - e.g Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Historical etc

This meetup is to reserve a 6x4 table to play whatever you like! An appropriate mat and terrain will be provided on the day. Please make sure you state your game system, opponent(s) name in the meetup question answer when you sign up. **NOTE**: This meet up is for 6 x 4 tables only, if you would prefer a smaller table, please book via our 'Small Tables' meetup. These tables are typically located in our 'bar area'. **Booking Tables - sign up here and include the following in your RSVP Question answer:** 1. **Game System -** Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Historical's, Kill Team, Necromunda, Etc) 2. **Opponent(s) Name -** State your opponent(s) name(s). Don't have any? find one in our chats! You can then update (EDIT) your RSVP to let us know their name(s). **Cancellations** * If you can't make it, please change your RSVP to 'Not Going' by 'Editing' your RSVP. This helps us manage capacity. **About Us** The LWG have vibrant community of nearly 2,000 active members looking for games in and around London, and generally discussing the hobby in the widest sense. If you'd like to be a part of this thriving community reach out to the event organiser who will add you to the appropriate chat group. We LOVE it when people share their experiences. Please follow us on Instagram and share your pics with us @lwarguild - we do regular WIP Wednesday's and Finished Friday - you may win something!

Tabletop Tuesday – Board & Card games for all!

Tabletop Tuesday brings you some of the best and friendliest gaming in London. If you’re looking to meet new friends, play games in a welcoming community and be in with a chance to win fantastic prizes, come along to Loading (Stoke Newington) on a Tuesday evening for one of London’s best game nights. Our crew will help you find a game, make friends and have lots of fun. Just ask for Tabletop Tuesday's at the bar and we’ll help you get settled in. You're welcome to bring your own games or take advantage of the fantastic library of games we have at the bar – all for free! Feature Game: Each week we feature a different game. There is usually the opportunity to win a copy of this game just by playing it on the night (You can opt not to Play). See Event chat for this Week's feature Game! (If you want to play other CCG games such as MTG, you are also welcome to do so. More organised play is available on other evenings, but welcome to play at TtT.) On the 1st Tuesday of every month if interest We may Play Social Deduction Games. At Tabletop Tuesday's Games are Free to play, beginners & experienced Players are welcome! When: From 18:30 until 23:00! But feel free to turn up early and play more games (many regulars turn up from 18:15ish)! Cost: Free entry and games are free to play, just make sure you buy your drinks! The bar also has a fantastic food menu too. To Play: We have an extensive, ever growing library of over 200 titles. You can see a full list on [www.BigRedBarrel.com](www.BigRedBarrel.com). If you are interested in trying to get a particular game of something organised, just speak the hosts. See BigRedBarrel.com ([http://www.bigredbarrel.com/blog/](http://www.bigredbarrel.com/blog/))'s Twitter ([https://twitter.com/BigRedBarrel](https://twitter.com/BigRedBarrel)) and Facebook ([https://www.facebook.com/BigRedBarrel](https://www.facebook.com/BigRedBarrel)) page for further details.

Childfree Sunday Afternoon Board Gaming

Thursday Night Gaming

Come and play board games Join us for tabletop board and card games. Thursday nights are aimed at those with some experience of modern boardgames, and we tend to play more complicated games - anyone who is completely new, or mainly interested in olaying lighter games, should try to come on Mondays. We always try to make sure that someone is happy to teach the games and welcome new people on the night, so don't worry if you're not sure what to play or who to sit with. Please arrive by 18:45 in time for everyone to get into groups and chat for the main games to start at 19:00. All attendees are expected to read and follow our [Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qnLRLEV6whNYpiBu1mqsBaI6CjhbsC6Ersgwj0BCMSg/edit?usp=share_link) and our [Meetup Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QorSIT3I3YA70ClL825cpMlHWWehpiVrrisy_J6zjFE/edit?usp=share_link). There is no fee for attending the Meetup, but you will need to pay the Ludoquist's games session fee of £8 per person (unless you have a Gold or VIP Ludoquist membership). Please remember to update your RSVP promptly if you can't make it and please don't attend unless you are confirmed as attending. Feel free to ask questions in the event chat or comments section for the event, or direct message one of the hosts. You're also invited to [join our Discord server](https://discord.gg/rWh8aSA) for game related chat and for arranging games outside the Meetup events.

Magic Meetup: Constructed (Commander) Event @ Steam Engine

Tuesday Midweek Magic: The Gathering - The Hobbit Booster Draft

TIMINGS Doors Open: 17:30 Tournament Starts: 19:00 Tournament Finishes: 22:30 Doors Close: 23:00 FORMAT & STRUCTURE Limited: Booster Draft Product: 3 x The Hobbit Play Boosters Structure: Swiss (3 rounds) non-DCI™-sanctioned REL: Regular Venue Capacity: 29 players ENTRANCE FEES Casual Play: Free Booster Draft: £28.00 Trading: Free PRIZES 9pts (3-0-0) - 4 x 'Universes Within' Play Boosters 7pts (2-ID-0) - 3 x 'Universes Within' Play Boosters 6pts (2-0-1) - 2 x 'Universes Within' Play Boosters 4pts (1-1-1) - 1 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster 3pts (1-0-2) - 1 x 'Universes Within' Play Booster

London daytime testing at Waterloo

We playtest all sorts of tabletop games - strategic, silly, creative, or whatever (but not video games). Some games are almost done. Some are very early ideas. We test anything that will fit into 90 minutes. You don't need to bring a game - we always love to have new playtesters! Please let us know in the comments when you plan to arrive/leave and whether you are bringing a game or not. This helps us to plan the day better. The schedule is: 10am onwards - gathering, chatting 11am sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 1') 12:30ish - break for food/chat 1pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 2') 2:30ish - break for food/chat 3pm sharp - playing for 90 min ('slot 3') 4:30ish - finish up Often, we might hang around afterwards, to play some already-published games. We are strict on timings, so please try to arrive a few minutes before the session to limit disruption. You can just come for part of the day if you wish. The reason we have fixed timings for the 3 'slots' is to make it easier for folk to do so. Designers of all levels of experience are welcome! But if it's your first time, we ask that you don't bring a game and just spend some time learning how the group works. The group works based on reciprocation. If you expect to test your own game, make sure stay for long enough to play other games. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to play one of your own games every third 90-minute session. So if you stay a whole day (3 sessions), you can expect to have one session to play your game(s). A good rule of thumb is that if you come all day, you will have one 90 minute session with two other playtesters in which to test your own games. It is sometimes possible to test games with more players. If your game requires 4 or more, please note that as standard you will be allocated half of a session (45 minutes). Pre-covid, we were getting unmanageable. As a result, we may have to limit attendees. This is a free-to-use venue, and we have to be mindful that other folk want to use the same space. Please note: This is an adults only event. We look forward to seeing you!

Wednesday Night Gaming!

Come and play board games! We play all types of games on a Wednesday night, ranging from social deduction and lighter games to heavy euros and complex strategy titles. Beginners are very welcome, we'd love to see you! We'll always welcome you on the night and make sure we get you into a game, and we have plenty of players on hand happy to teach the rules to different games - so don't worry if you're not sure what to play or who to sit with. We don't charge for attending the Meetup, but you will need to pay the Ludoquist's game session fee of £8 per person (unless you have a Gold or VIP [membership](https://www.theludoquist.com/collections/membership-2022)). We start arriving from 6.30pm if anyone wants to join early for short games and chat - please do try to arrive by 6.50pm, so we have time to discuss who'd like to play what, in time for the main games to start at 7pm. All attendees are expected to read and follow [our Code of Conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qnLRLEV6whNYpiBu1mqsBaI6CjhbsC6Ersgwj0BCMSg/edit?usp=share_link) and [our Meetup Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QorSIT3I3YA70ClL825cpMlHWWehpiVrrisy_J6zjFE/edit?usp=share_link). Please remember to update your RSVP promptly if you can't make it, as that really helps us with organising games on the night - and for similar reasons, please don't attend unless you are confirmed as attending! Thanks, looking forward to gaming with you :)