What we’re about
This meetup is for anyone who likes playing board games or card games. Any type of games. Strategy, cooperative, active, classic, teams or individuals.
Do you like games but have nobody really to play with? Join us! We will get together in game stores and people's houses and just have game nights together. Whether you are single or couples, you are welcome.
Looking for members willing to host game nights as well as attend. If you are looking for new friends who have the same interests as you, join us!
Code of Conduct
- Gamers come from all walks of life and lifestyles. We expect everyone to treat others with respect and understanding. This group is all about creating a welcoming environment. Discrimination, bullying, offensive images, violence, threatening behavior and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.
- Clean up after yourself and keep any gaming space clean for all.
- Destroy the stereotype of gamers being part of the unwashed masses.
- Food and beverages are typically allowed but please check with whoever's games is being played that they're okay with either food or beverages around their game. BE SURE YOU THROW YOUR GARBAGE AWAY! We've been leaving way too much trash lately at Noble Knight and store employees are not your maids, so please don't treat them like that!
- Noble Knight events typically end at 10pm. Please be out of the store BEFORE 10pm (or store close time). Make sure you end your game at least 15 minutes before store closing so you have plenty of time to clean up, pack up, and get out of there.
- At Noble Knight - clear off tables of the games you brought that aren't being played. There's almost always a big metal shelf NK leaves for us to put our game. Hang up your coats and don't just leave them on gaming tables. There's a coat rack in the back by the tall tables. Don't waste table space!
- At Noble Knight - clear the aisles whether in the gaming area or in the store front. Find somewhere else to stand if you're having a conversation with someone that's not in the way.
- Specifically for the Blood on the Clocktower gamers; be respectful when you’re doing whispers in either the store front or the gaming area. Staff and customers are often confused or annoyed when we're in the middle of the game in the storefront. Don't be running around or too loud or acting a fool.
- Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed. All posts should be relevant to this group.
- Avoid last minute cancellations and no shows to events where there's a wait list (typically non-game store events).
Donations
Running a Meetup group currently costs $197.99 per year ($300/year as of fall 2024)! If you enjoy this group and the events, please consider donating, even a small amount to help support the group!
Donations can be made directly to Ben or Mark either in person or contacting them for PayPal or Venmo link, or by making a donation directly through Meetup, through the Pledge link (note that Pledge does take a percentage so donating through other means is preferred). Any excess donations made during the year will be turned into delicious treats, beverages and/or BBQ goodness for the group to enjoy!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Blood on the Clocktower - Tuesday Night at the KnightNoble Knight Games, Fitchburg, WI
What better way to spend a Tuesday night than lying, betraying and killing those demonic Ravenswood Bluff townsfolk! Blood on the Clocktower will be played.
NOW OFFICIALLY EVERY WEEK!
Note this is a cross post with the Blood on the Clocktower - Madison WI Facebook group.
Also https://discord.gg/BWeAG7pWu3
RSVPing here or there or anywhere isn't necessarily required but it will help us get an idea of potential head count (body count?)
There's typically multiple copies of the game brought so we can accommodate 2 groups (7 - 17 1/2ish people per game). Games can take anywhere from half hour to an hour and a half. The game is pretty flexible with allowing late arrivals to join a game in progress, but please try to be on time! Rules will be taught for new peoples.
## About
Blood on the Clocktower is a recently released and exciting social deduction game similar to Werewolf and Mafia. BotC is the most innovative take on the formula in years and has rushed to the forefront of the genre.
BotC builds on its predecessors by giving everyone a unique role and ability. There is no player elimination and the focus is on solving the puzzle with the limited, and sometimes incorrect, information you learn night to night. The townsfolk and their less useful outsiders do not know who is evil but need to find and execute the Demon before time runs out. The Demon and their evil minions will work in the shadows trying to buy enough time for the Demon to kill everyone and claim victory over good.
This group (Blood on the Clocktower - Madison WI Facebook group) is for fans of Blood on the Clocktower in and near Madison, Wisconsin. This group will be primarily to organize live games now that the game has officially been released and is available in stores. Discussion of the game and event summaries are also welcome!
This group is not affiliated with the Pandemonium Institute, please see https://bloodontheclocktower.com/ for more information about the game including how to get your own copy.
## Group rules from the admins
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1. Be Kind and Courteous
Blood on the Clocktower is all about creating a welcoming environment for a game that has classically been pretty cutthroat. While deception is in the name, the backstabbing ends when the game does. Treat everyone with respect and kindness!2. No Hate Speech or Bullying
Blood on the Clocktower is an inclusive game meant for people of all kinds. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity will not be tolerated.3. No Promotions or Spam
Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed. Posts should be relevant to either Blood on the Clocktower or the ongoing of this group. Advertisements or For Sale posts are not allowed.4. Avoid Last Minute Cancellations
Blood on the Clocktower is a game for between 7 and up to 20 people! The game really shines as it gets into the 10+ people range so be considerate of the folks setting aside time to share in this fun activity and do not make a habit of no showing. This doesn't apply to last minute additions, the more the merrier! BotC also has "Travelers" for folks that arrive late or need to leave early.
