Essex County Gamers

Note: This month takes place in the Barnett Gallery and food and drinks, except for bottles of water, are not allowed in the Barnett Gallery. The tables also cannot be moved, so plan accordingly and don't bring games that require two tables pushed together in a square. To find the Barnett Gallery, enter the library turn right down the ground floor hallway. The Barnett Gallery is at the end of the hallway.

These events are open to members of Essex County Gamers and walk-in members of the public. This event is generally suitable for those aged 10ish & up, and families with younger children are welcome to come game together (childcare is not provided). If arriving late, post your arrival time in a comment-the hosts will try to have a seat in a game ready for you.

Games are of varying difficulty are played with each featuring a teacher. This is the perfect event for new board gamers or members who have only played classic board games. Games can be anything from quick and easy-to-learn light games to multi-hour, brain-burner-strategy heavy games. The optional theme for this month is Gamer's Choice, so basically no theme! Just bring any game you feel like playing or teaching to others.

Food and beverages are NOT allowed in the Barnett Gallery with the exception of bottled water. A group pizza order will still be possible but everyone will have to eat at Maria's Corner Pizzeria. Other gamers will have to eat lunch out on Cabot St before returning to the Barnett Gallery. The event ends promptly at 4:00 PM, when all games should start cleaning up, with a hard exit at 4:30 PM.

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Do you enjoy heavy games on the strategic side of the hobby? Then join us Thursdays in Beverly at The Castle! The games are heavy but the atmosphere anything but!

Because we play heavy games, which we define as games weighted 2.5 or higher on BoardGameGeek.com, we have some rules to maximize everyone’s enjoyment. If this is your first time, read the Group Rules linked below, and the direct message the hosts will send you with additional details to help you understand how the group functions.

Here are the main things you need to know:

1. Everyone wanting to come should RSVP by hitting the ‘Attend’ button by 2pm each Sunday. If you say you are attending, we ask you to make a firm commitment because it often spoils the games when someone no shows.
2. We take turns picking games each week. We use the event chat on Meetup to coordinate game picks and seat selection. If it’s your first time, you will want to read the Group Rules below to help you understand the game pick and seat selection process.
3. Games are not taught at the table. All players need to learn the rules to their game by Thursday.
4. Games start NO LATER THAN 6:00 pm. Many of us arrive early for dinner, and games can start as soon as all players are there.
5. The Castle charges a $6 gaming fee per visit. We encourage you to eat and drink at The Castle during the event! Due to the size of our group each week, The Castle will apply a gratuity to attendees' checks.

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These events are open to members of Essex County Gamers and walk-in members of the public. This event is generally suitable for those aged 10ish & up, and families with younger children are welcome to come game together (childcare is not provided). If arriving late, post your arrival time in a comment-the hosts will try to have a seat in a game ready for you.

Games are of varying difficulty are played with each featuring a teacher. This is the perfect event for new board gamers or members who have only played classic board games. Games can be anything from quick and easy-to-learn light games to multi-hour, brain-burner-strategy heavy games. The optional theme for this month is Your Favorite Games of the 2020s! This is a very loose theme and you can still bring any game you are interested in playing, they do not have to be on-theme.

Food and beverages are allowed in the Sohier Room. Many gamers bring lunch or get takeout on Cabot Street. We usually do a group pizza order and have a pizza slice sign up sheet for anyone wanting to chip in. The event ends promptly at 4:00 PM, when all games should start cleaning up, with a hard exit at 4:30 PM.

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