What we’re about
We are a group of people who meet regularly in Uptown Manhattan to play board/tabletop games. We enjoy playing all sorts of games, from gateway games like Carcassonne to medium/heavyweight games like Through the Ages. We'd like to welcome anyone: people who are new to the tabletop world, people who are well versed and could teach us a thing or two, and anyone else who thinks they would enjoy this hobby/pastime/social-platform; our only request is that you have good sportsmanship and are tolerant of persons of all walks of life (because this hobby attracts a diverse crowd!).
Also, please check out our Discord channel to chat about games and other relevant topics of conversation:
Uptown Gamers Discord Channel
Uptown Gamers Unite!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- (Special!) Sunday Night Gaming at Whole Foodswhole foods, New York, NY
THE SIMPLE STUFF
- Be kind.
- Join our Discord. It's how we plan games beforehand, and generally have fun.
- Cancel if you're not coming. We have limited seats.
- Cost is free, and management is being nice to us. Please buy something to eat or something to drink.
- It's not important to have to show up at 3, but that might mean there are some delays.
THE DETAILS
Join us for a weekly Sunday night board game night, this week only at Whole Foods on Columbus Avenue.NEW TO THE MEETUP?
Thanks for coming! We hope you enjoy yourself. We are a social, friendly group that meets to play games. Language and behavior that is racist, sexist, ableist, ageist, and so on, is not tolerated. Bullying and bad-mouthing the other guests are also not tolerated. We're not here to debate politics, and we are not a dating service. Obviously gaming can sometimes include trash talking. Just … know if your opponents are up for that! And look, we all make mistakes -- if you’ve offended someone, an apology can go a long way.
QUESTIONS
I’m relatively new to board gaming! Is this group for me?
Hi! Welcome to board gaming! Yes, it is. To make sure you have a great experience, please show up on time, before games get decided, and introduce yourself, telling people you’re new to gaming and what games you know and like.
We were all new to gaming once, too.
If you’re willing to stretch a bit and learn a more complex game, that’s great, as someone will almost always know how to teach it. To find out if players are willing to teach a game they’re about to start, just ask. Some experience with games like Azul, Catan, Splendor, Century Spice Road, 7 Wonders, Sagrada, etc., is helpful, but not essential.
Will someone teach me games if I don’t know them?
Often, yes - you just have to ask. But planning ahead can be helpful too, because that’ll give you a chance to read the rules before you come.
What do you mean by mid- and heavy-weight modern designer board games?
Some examples: Hansa Teutonica, Concordia, Keyflower, Betrayal at Baldur's Gate, Great Western Trail, The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31, Clank! In! Space!, Root, Small World, Scythe, Dinosaur Island, Terraforming Mars, Trickerion: Legends of Illusion, Kemet, Battlestar Galactica, Russian Railroads, Fury of Dracula, Underwater Cities, Food Chain Magnate, Indonesia, A Feast for Odin, Archipelago, Detective: City of Angels, and Tzolk'in.
Can we play X?
Sure! Suggest them. Make sure someone has a playable copy (you or the store), either you or someone else knows and can teach the game, and others agree to play. Games that take an exceedingly long time (4+ hours) probably won’t get picked up.
- Wednesday Night Gaming at Hex SouthHex and Company, New York, NY
Come join us at Hex & Co. in Union Square on Wednesday nights!
TL;DR
- Be kind.
- Join our Discord. It's how we plan games beforehand, and generally have fun.
- Be on time. People cluster up pretty fast and you can be without a gaming partner.
- Cancel if you're not coming. We have limited seats.
- Cost is $10 at the door. This is a special Meetup rate. It is your responsibility to tell the staff when you pay.
- If any games are scheduled in advance, it'll be on the Discord, otherwise, you'll spend a little time negotiating when you arrive.
NEW TO THE MEETUP?
Thanks for coming! We hope you enjoy yourself. We are a social, friendly group that meets to play games. Language and behavior that is racist, sexist, ableist, ageist, and so on, is not tolerated. Bullying and bad-mouthing the other guests are also not tolerated. We're not here to debate politics, and we are not a dating service. Obviously gaming can sometimes include trash talking. Just … know if your opponents are up for that! And look, we all make mistakes -- if you’ve offended someone, an apology can go a long way.
QUESTIONS
What does mid- and heavy-weight board games mean?
Some examples: Hansa Teutonica, Concordia, Keyflower, , Great Western Trail, Clank! In! Space!, Root, Scythe, Terraforming Mars. Some other popular games at our tables have been Reykholt, It's a Wonderful World, Draftasaurus.
Can we play X?
Sure! Suggest them. Make sure someone has a playable copy (you or the store), either you or someone else knows and can teach the game, and others agree to play. Games that take an exceedingly long time (4+ hours) probably won’t get picked up.
