What we’re about
Welcome, board game fans! Anyone who enjoys tabletop games or role-playing games should feel welcome to join this group. There are no dues or fees.
Beginning in January 2023, we're going to hold monthly meetings at the Bowie Branch Library. We'll also have additional meetings from time to time. If you'd like to host a gaming event, please message an organizer; we're happy to create a Meetup event for you so that attendees can sign up.
Code of Conduct
The Bowie Board Games Meetup aims to provide a harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, age, body size, race, nationality, or religious beliefs.
We do not tolerate harassment of community members in any form. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the community at the discretion of the organizers. Harassment includes offensive verbal or written comments related to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, age, body size, race, nationality, or religious beliefs, deliberate intimidation, threats, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any Bowie Board Games Meetup event or communication channel. Community members asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Sponsors and presenters are also subject to the anti-harassment policy.
If a community member engages in harassing behavior, the organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the group. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact an organizer immediately.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Monthly Meet and Greet DinnerNautilus Diner, Crofton, MD
Hi! This is intended to be a low-risk way for everyone to get to know each other in a safe and comfortable environment. Come chit-chat about your favorite RPGs or board games or come ask questions about that hobby you've been side-eyeing for a while.
We ask that you RSVP to give us an idea of the expected headcount. If there are no RSVPs, the event may be cancelled due to lack of participation.
This is a joint event with our sister group the Bowie Tabletop RPGs. It is cross-posed with both groups so you only need to RSVP to one.
- Board Game Fun at the Bowie Library (Afternoon Session)Bowie Branch Library, PGCMLS, Bowie, MD
This is our usual open-gaming session at the Bowie Library, but on a different day and time, and it's longer than usual: 3 1/2 hours instead of our usual 2 hours. The organizers hope the extra time will let players enjoy some of their longer or more complicated games.
This will probably be more self-organizing than our usual meeting, so be prepared to find a table to join and to learn some new rules. You can still bring your own games and play them.
(Shown: a player board in Wingspan. Photo taken by The Game Cupboard.)
