Beer and Board Games - Heidelberg

A chilled afternoon, where you can play with some arts and craft materials and have a go at making your own game. Materials will be provided, such as scissors, cardboard, lots of game components & dice etc. I'll be on hand if people want help with themes and mechanics, but I'd like to run this as a fairly, relaxed unstructured afternoon, where people can play and create freely. You're free to make whatever type of game you want, be it card, board, or party.

We will start at 13:00. I can offer a little talk at the start on the basics of designing and planning games, if attendees want, but you're more than welcome to do your own thing.

The event will be in the backroom of the Firebowl Bowling Alley, where we usually host the 'Beer and Boardgames' night. As ever, it helps keep our relationship with the venue sweet if you buy at least a drink or two from them.

Look at the quail. LOOK AT THE QUAIL! I adopted a quail last month and I can't think of a theme for this week, so in lieu of anything meaningful to write, let me introduce Lil' Bob. He identifies as a lady - which is probably fortunate, as eggless gentlemen quails tend to end up covered in breadcrumbs and spices. Lil' Bob likes twigs, moss, and is, bless her, as dumb as a fucking rock. But she's a cutie and I love her. Anyhow, the board games.....

Please bring cash as the venue doesn't take cards.

How does it work: We open the doors at 7pm and the bring along a selection of board & card games for people to play. We're also very happy if you want to bring along some of your own games! We have a wide variety to choose from, from casual party games to heavy duty strategy.

We're there to help explain rules and set people up with new games (usually 7 - 7:30pm). After that, we'll still be about, but probably playing something ourselves and showing anyone who passes by quail photos. Our regulars are super-friendly and a very welcoming bunch.