Personally, one of the most nerve racking things I find (regardless of the context!) is meeting new people. So when I came back to London (UK) a few years ago and wanted to play board games… I had to not only meet new people but I had to spend up to  2-3hrs playing a game they or I might not have ever played before. Terrifying!

Getting Started

The idea of a regular games night sounds great - simple food, good friends and great games. However the making of this weekly / monthly ritual can include some pretty big barriers. Start, therefore, at the very beginning. When I came back to London I found two things that helped: (i) the Friendly Local Games Shops (FLGS) and (ii) an online forum or group for Board Games in that area. London has both of these things, so I was lucky. Not everywhere will have a FLGS but an online group for your area is highly likely!

FLGS are the heart of a community - you can buy games there, some let you sit down and play the games there, and the owners and staff will normally know the local forums / communities for getting a game together. Start there if you are stuck. For London, Orc’s Nest and Draughts are great…

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