
Game Designers of NC Meetup
Hands-on playtests of board game prototypes with local designers, emphasizing constructive feedback and iterative design; casual, collaborative tabletop sessions every other Tuesday evening where players of all skill levels test mechanics and share notes.
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Hands-on playtesting of board game prototypes in a relaxed, social café setting where local designers collect player feedback and iterate mechanics, fostering community play and discovery during biweekly Tuesday evening meetups.

Hands-on playtesting of board game prototypes in a relaxed, social café setting where local designers collect player feedback and iterate mechanics, fostering community play and discovery during biweekly Tuesday evening meetups.
Hands-on playtesting of board game prototypes in a relaxed, social café setting where local designers collect player feedback and iterate mechanics, fostering community play and discovery during biweekly Tuesday evening meetups.

Casual weekly tabletop nights featuring strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient teachers at a cozy board game café; drop-in beginners welcome every Wednesday evening from 5:30–9:30.

Casual weekly tabletop nights featuring strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient teachers at a cozy board game café; drop-in beginners welcome every Wednesday evening from 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly tabletop nights featuring strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games with friendly players and patient teachers at a cozy board game café; drop-in beginners welcome every Wednesday evening from 5:30–9:30.

Cozy weekly tabletop meetup at Well Played Board Game Café featuring strategy, party, cooperative, and card games. Relaxed, beginner friendly vibe with teachers on hand and easy drop in play for solo players or groups.

Cozy weekly tabletop meetup at Well Played Board Game Café featuring strategy, party, cooperative, and card games. Relaxed, beginner friendly vibe with teachers on hand and easy drop in play for solo players or groups.
Cozy weekly tabletop meetup at Well Played Board Game Café featuring strategy, party, cooperative, and card games. Relaxed, beginner friendly vibe with teachers on hand and easy drop in play for solo players or groups.

Community-driven tabletop night of board and card games in a relaxed cidery taproom, with a rotating game library and patient volunteers to teach newcomers. Casual, drink-friendly biweekly meetup ideal for beginners and regulars.

Community-driven tabletop night of board and card games in a relaxed cidery taproom, with a rotating game library and patient volunteers to teach newcomers. Casual, drink-friendly biweekly meetup ideal for beginners and regulars.
Community-driven tabletop night of board and card games in a relaxed cidery taproom, with a rotating game library and patient volunteers to teach newcomers. Casual, drink-friendly biweekly meetup ideal for beginners and regulars.

Casual weeknight tabletop meetup for dice-rollers and card-shufflers, pairing craft beer with open-play board games and friendly rule-teaching; bring favorites or learn new strategy titles in a lively, social taproom atmosphere.

Casual weeknight tabletop meetup for dice-rollers and card-shufflers, pairing craft beer with open-play board games and friendly rule-teaching; bring favorites or learn new strategy titles in a lively, social taproom atmosphere.
Casual weeknight tabletop meetup for dice-rollers and card-shufflers, pairing craft beer with open-play board games and friendly rule-teaching; bring favorites or learn new strategy titles in a lively, social taproom atmosphere.

Dice-rolling board game night in a lively brewery taproom where Asheville's Bored Game Geeks teach newcomers; players of all skill levels bring or learn tabletop favorites while sipping local brews and socializing.

Dice-rolling board game night in a lively brewery taproom where Asheville's Bored Game Geeks teach newcomers; players of all skill levels bring or learn tabletop favorites while sipping local brews and socializing.
Dice-rolling board game night in a lively brewery taproom where Asheville's Bored Game Geeks teach newcomers; players of all skill levels bring or learn tabletop favorites while sipping local brews and socializing.

Casual taproom board game night at Diatribe Brewing where 20s–40s locals mingle over onsite snacks and bring games; beginner friendly, all skill levels welcome and drop in play encouraged.

Casual taproom board game night at Diatribe Brewing where 20s–40s locals mingle over onsite snacks and bring games; beginner friendly, all skill levels welcome and drop in play encouraged.
Casual taproom board game night at Diatribe Brewing where 20s–40s locals mingle over onsite snacks and bring games; beginner friendly, all skill levels welcome and drop in play encouraged.

Big taproom tables convert into a casual, come and go tabletop gaming meetup with an eclectic assortment to borrow and encouraged BYO games; ample space for larger groups, plus beer, snacks, and lively laughs.

Big taproom tables convert into a casual, come and go tabletop gaming meetup with an eclectic assortment to borrow and encouraged BYO games; ample space for larger groups, plus beer, snacks, and lively laughs.
Big taproom tables convert into a casual, come and go tabletop gaming meetup with an eclectic assortment to borrow and encouraged BYO games; ample space for larger groups, plus beer, snacks, and lively laughs.

Afternoon tabletop sessions for homeschool students using cooperative and strategy board games to build decision-making, logical reasoning, and social collaboration in a relaxed café atmosphere with drop-in friendly play.

Afternoon tabletop sessions for homeschool students using cooperative and strategy board games to build decision-making, logical reasoning, and social collaboration in a relaxed café atmosphere with drop-in friendly play.
Afternoon tabletop sessions for homeschool students using cooperative and strategy board games to build decision-making, logical reasoning, and social collaboration in a relaxed café atmosphere with drop-in friendly play.

Hands on game design festival delivering two days of interactive workshops, collaborative sprints, and networking for indie developers, artists, and beginners at the intimate Diana Wortham Theatre.

Hands on game design festival delivering two days of interactive workshops, collaborative sprints, and networking for indie developers, artists, and beginners at the intimate Diana Wortham Theatre.
Hands on game design festival delivering two days of interactive workshops, collaborative sprints, and networking for indie developers, artists, and beginners at the intimate Diana Wortham Theatre.

Fast paced crokinole nights of wooden disc flicks aimed at high scoring center zones while knocking opponents' pieces out; beginner friendly Tuesday taproom meetups blending casual competition, tabletop strategy, and community.

Fast paced crokinole nights of wooden disc flicks aimed at high scoring center zones while knocking opponents' pieces out; beginner friendly Tuesday taproom meetups blending casual competition, tabletop strategy, and community.
Fast paced crokinole nights of wooden disc flicks aimed at high scoring center zones while knocking opponents' pieces out; beginner friendly Tuesday taproom meetups blending casual competition, tabletop strategy, and community.

Playful community board game sessions emphasizing cooperative team play, casual strategy, and shared laughs; bring a favorite game or arrive ready to play in afternoon (3 PM) and evening (7 PM) slots.

Playful community board game sessions emphasizing cooperative team play, casual strategy, and shared laughs; bring a favorite game or arrive ready to play in afternoon (3 PM) and evening (7 PM) slots.
Playful community board game sessions emphasizing cooperative team play, casual strategy, and shared laughs; bring a favorite game or arrive ready to play in afternoon (3 PM) and evening (7 PM) slots.

Competitive and casual Magic: The Gathering nights for battling, brewing decks, trading cards, and building community in a cozy board game café; beginner friendly and welcoming to players of all skill levels.

Competitive and casual Magic: The Gathering nights for battling, brewing decks, trading cards, and building community in a cozy board game café; beginner friendly and welcoming to players of all skill levels.
Competitive and casual Magic: The Gathering nights for battling, brewing decks, trading cards, and building community in a cozy board game café; beginner friendly and welcoming to players of all skill levels.
Introductory Dungeons & Dragons sessions where a helpful DM eases rule confusion and guides story progression for players of all ages in a cozy board game cafe setting, ideal for families and new tabletop players.
Introductory Dungeons & Dragons sessions where a helpful DM eases rule confusion and guides story progression for players of all ages in a cozy board game cafe setting, ideal for families and new tabletop players.
Introductory Dungeons & Dragons sessions where a helpful DM eases rule confusion and guides story progression for players of all ages in a cozy board game cafe setting, ideal for families and new tabletop players.

low key Wednesday bar night for casual board and card gaming, where friends bring games or borrow from the crowd while sipping beers and cocktails in a relaxed South Slope taproom.

low key Wednesday bar night for casual board and card gaming, where friends bring games or borrow from the crowd while sipping beers and cocktails in a relaxed South Slope taproom.
low key Wednesday bar night for casual board and card gaming, where friends bring games or borrow from the crowd while sipping beers and cocktails in a relaxed South Slope taproom.
Gentle, beginner-focused Dungeons & Dragons sessions where patient Dungeon Masters guide kids and caregivers through short, family-friendly adventures in a relaxed board game café setting with snacks and communal tables.
Gentle, beginner-focused Dungeons & Dragons sessions where patient Dungeon Masters guide kids and caregivers through short, family-friendly adventures in a relaxed board game café setting with snacks and communal tables.
Gentle, beginner-focused Dungeons & Dragons sessions where patient Dungeon Masters guide kids and caregivers through short, family-friendly adventures in a relaxed board game café setting with snacks and communal tables.

Late-night crokinole sessions of flicking wooden discs across polished boards in a lively Highland Brewing taproom; casual players and competitors gather over pints for friendly rounds, rules coaching, and laid back social competition.

Late-night crokinole sessions of flicking wooden discs across polished boards in a lively Highland Brewing taproom; casual players and competitors gather over pints for friendly rounds, rules coaching, and laid back social competition.
Late-night crokinole sessions of flicking wooden discs across polished boards in a lively Highland Brewing taproom; casual players and competitors gather over pints for friendly rounds, rules coaching, and laid back social competition.

Cozy late night gaming in a distillery taproom: bring board games, cards, or tabletop RPGs to play with casual players over craft spirits and communal tables.

Cozy late night gaming in a distillery taproom: bring board games, cards, or tabletop RPGs to play with casual players over craft spirits and communal tables.
Cozy late night gaming in a distillery taproom: bring board games, cards, or tabletop RPGs to play with casual players over craft spirits and communal tables.

Casual board game night at Archetype Brewing in West Asheville, where singles (30s–40s welcome) learn and play Catan, Carcassonne, and Codenames while mingling over local beer and light competition.

Casual board game night at Archetype Brewing in West Asheville, where singles (30s–40s welcome) learn and play Catan, Carcassonne, and Codenames while mingling over local beer and light competition.
Casual board game night at Archetype Brewing in West Asheville, where singles (30s–40s welcome) learn and play Catan, Carcassonne, and Codenames while mingling over local beer and light competition.