
Game Designers of NC Meetup
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.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tabletop trading card duels and hands-on deck building in a relaxed cafe setting, welcoming beginners and veteran pilots for casual drop-ins, friendly matches, and community trading and advice.

Tabletop trading card duels and hands-on deck building in a relaxed cafe setting, welcoming beginners and veteran pilots for casual drop-ins, friendly matches, and community trading and advice.
Tabletop trading card duels and hands-on deck building in a relaxed cafe setting, welcoming beginners and veteran pilots for casual drop-ins, friendly matches, and community trading and advice.
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.
Bracketed rounds of a classic resource-trading strategy game emphasizing strategic trading, resource management, and road- and city-building in a lively board game café atmosphere; players compete through negotiation and tactical development.
Bracketed rounds of a classic resource-trading strategy game emphasizing strategic trading, resource management, and road- and city-building in a lively board game café atmosphere; players compete through negotiation and tactical development.
Bracketed rounds of a classic resource-trading strategy game emphasizing strategic trading, resource management, and road- and city-building in a lively board game café atmosphere; players compete through negotiation and tactical development.

Cozy distillery tasting room game night where players bring board, card, and tabletop RPGs to play over cocktails; casual, social atmosphere welcoming new and seasoned players.

Cozy distillery tasting room game night where players bring board, card, and tabletop RPGs to play over cocktails; casual, social atmosphere welcoming new and seasoned players.
Cozy distillery tasting room game night where players bring board, card, and tabletop RPGs to play over cocktails; casual, social atmosphere welcoming new and seasoned players.

Big taproom tables become board game central for open, come-and-go play with an assortment of tabletop games, snacks, and craft beer; roomy tables fit large groups and longer campaigns amid casual, laughter-filled vibes.

Big taproom tables become board game central for open, come-and-go play with an assortment of tabletop games, snacks, and craft beer; roomy tables fit large groups and longer campaigns amid casual, laughter-filled vibes.
Big taproom tables become board game central for open, come-and-go play with an assortment of tabletop games, snacks, and craft beer; roomy tables fit large groups and longer campaigns amid casual, laughter-filled vibes.

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.

Tabletop social night with dominoes, Rummikub, and casual card games in a church fellowship hall; snacks, bad jokes, and beginner-friendly play foster friendly competition and community connection at a monthly 4th-Thursday meetup.

Tabletop social night with dominoes, Rummikub, and casual card games in a church fellowship hall; snacks, bad jokes, and beginner-friendly play foster friendly competition and community connection at a monthly 4th-Thursday meetup.
Tabletop social night with dominoes, Rummikub, and casual card games in a church fellowship hall; snacks, bad jokes, and beginner-friendly play foster friendly competition and community connection at a monthly 4th-Thursday meetup.