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Instructor led tabletop sessions introduce easy-to-learn board games with playtimes under an hour, so newcomers can sample several quick plays, meet other players, and enjoy cafe food in a social, beginner friendly atmosphere.
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Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.

Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.
Casual weekly Wednesday night tabletop sessions for a rotating mix of strategy, party, and cooperative board and card games; friendly players teach newcomers and accommodate all skill levels in a relaxed café atmosphere.

Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.

Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.
Casual weekly meetup for tabletop and card games — strategy, party, and cooperative titles — with patient volunteers who teach newcomers in a cozy cafe setting; drop-in players welcome every Wednesday evening, 5:30–9:30.

Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.

Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.
Casual weekly tabletop meetup for strategy, party, cooperative, and card games where volunteers teach newcomers and groups form for session play; drop-in friendly Wednesdays from 5:30–9:30 p.m., open to all experience levels.

Casual, welcoming board game night in a brewery taproom where players of all skill levels bring favorite titles to play; light snacks are available onsite and nearby takeout makes it easy to linger and socialize.

Casual, welcoming board game night in a brewery taproom where players of all skill levels bring favorite titles to play; light snacks are available onsite and nearby takeout makes it easy to linger and socialize.
Casual, welcoming board game night in a brewery taproom where players of all skill levels bring favorite titles to play; light snacks are available onsite and nearby takeout makes it easy to linger and socialize.

Casual board-game nights in a lively brewery taproom with local craft beer; bring your favorite titles or learn new tabletop and card games from welcoming players—beginner-friendly social meetup.

Casual board-game nights in a lively brewery taproom with local craft beer; bring your favorite titles or learn new tabletop and card games from welcoming players—beginner-friendly social meetup.
Casual board-game nights in a lively brewery taproom with local craft beer; bring your favorite titles or learn new tabletop and card games from welcoming players—beginner-friendly social meetup.

Dice clatter and laughter fill a West Asheville taproom for casual board game nights with taught play, craft brews, and social mingling—bring your favorite games or learn new ones with a local gaming crowd.

Dice clatter and laughter fill a West Asheville taproom for casual board game nights with taught play, craft brews, and social mingling—bring your favorite games or learn new ones with a local gaming crowd.
Dice clatter and laughter fill a West Asheville taproom for casual board game nights with taught play, craft brews, and social mingling—bring your favorite games or learn new ones with a local gaming crowd.

Casual cafe chess meetup bathed in natural light, where players of all levels grab coffee, snacks, and BYO boards for friendly games and social hangouts.

Casual cafe chess meetup bathed in natural light, where players of all levels grab coffee, snacks, and BYO boards for friendly games and social hangouts.
Casual cafe chess meetup bathed in natural light, where players of all levels grab coffee, snacks, and BYO boards for friendly games and social hangouts.
Tabletop crokinole matches and casual competitive play at Highland Brewing Company's taproom bring players of all skill levels together over pints in a relaxed, social brewery meetup.
Tabletop crokinole matches and casual competitive play at Highland Brewing Company's taproom bring players of all skill levels together over pints in a relaxed, social brewery meetup.
Tabletop crokinole matches and casual competitive play at Highland Brewing Company's taproom bring players of all skill levels together over pints in a relaxed, social brewery meetup.

Weekly Tuesday evenings of flicking polished wooden discs into high-scoring center rings, combining fast-paced dexterity with tactical ‘knock-off’ rules; beginner-friendly matches and casual ladder play amid a relaxed taproom atmosphere.

Weekly Tuesday evenings of flicking polished wooden discs into high-scoring center rings, combining fast-paced dexterity with tactical ‘knock-off’ rules; beginner-friendly matches and casual ladder play amid a relaxed taproom atmosphere.
Weekly Tuesday evenings of flicking polished wooden discs into high-scoring center rings, combining fast-paced dexterity with tactical ‘knock-off’ rules; beginner-friendly matches and casual ladder play amid a relaxed taproom atmosphere.

Casual taught board-game mixer for singles in their 30s–40s, learning Codenames, Carcassonne, and Catan while mingling over craft pours between rounds and rotating tables to meet new players.

Casual taught board-game mixer for singles in their 30s–40s, learning Codenames, Carcassonne, and Catan while mingling over craft pours between rounds and rotating tables to meet new players.
Casual taught board-game mixer for singles in their 30s–40s, learning Codenames, Carcassonne, and Catan while mingling over craft pours between rounds and rotating tables to meet new players.

Tabletop euchre evenings of quick trick taking rounds and friendly social competition in a cozy board game cafe; organizers ask players to bring a deck of cards for open seating and rotating partners.

Tabletop euchre evenings of quick trick taking rounds and friendly social competition in a cozy board game cafe; organizers ask players to bring a deck of cards for open seating and rotating partners.
Tabletop euchre evenings of quick trick taking rounds and friendly social competition in a cozy board game cafe; organizers ask players to bring a deck of cards for open seating and rotating partners.

Laid-back evening of tabletop and board gaming in a lively brewery taproom; attendees bring favorite games while sipping craft pours and swapping tunes in a social, all-levels meetup.

Laid-back evening of tabletop and board gaming in a lively brewery taproom; attendees bring favorite games while sipping craft pours and swapping tunes in a social, all-levels meetup.
Laid-back evening of tabletop and board gaming in a lively brewery taproom; attendees bring favorite games while sipping craft pours and swapping tunes in a social, all-levels meetup.

Hands-on tabletop playtesting of board game prototypes in a cozy café setting, where local designers collect player feedback and iterate games in a drop-in meetup (6–10 PM every other Tuesday); all skill levels welcome.

Hands-on tabletop playtesting of board game prototypes in a cozy café setting, where local designers collect player feedback and iterate games in a drop-in meetup (6–10 PM every other Tuesday); all skill levels welcome.
Hands-on tabletop playtesting of board game prototypes in a cozy café setting, where local designers collect player feedback and iterate games in a drop-in meetup (6–10 PM every other Tuesday); all skill levels welcome.

Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.

Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.
Mostly-silent independent writing session with optional light conversation; headphones encouraged and brief introductions at the start to set goals, welcoming writers of all experience levels seeking a focused cafe workspace.

Casual drop in tabletop night around communal taproom tables with an assortment of board games and room for larger groups and longer campaigns, plus craft beer, snacks, and lively laughter.

Casual drop in tabletop night around communal taproom tables with an assortment of board games and room for larger groups and longer campaigns, plus craft beer, snacks, and lively laughter.
Casual drop in tabletop night around communal taproom tables with an assortment of board games and room for larger groups and longer campaigns, plus craft beer, snacks, and lively laughter.

Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.

Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Laid-back improv exercises focusing on creativity, play, and confidence-building through short improv games and ensemble exercises; no-performance pressure, beginners welcome, free to attend with RSVP recommended and stairs at the entrance.
Cozy, family-friendly tabletop sessions where a patient DM resolves rule confusion and advances storylines, guiding new and veteran players through beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventures in a casual board game café setting.
Cozy, family-friendly tabletop sessions where a patient DM resolves rule confusion and advances storylines, guiding new and veteran players through beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventures in a casual board game café setting.
Cozy, family-friendly tabletop sessions where a patient DM resolves rule confusion and advances storylines, guiding new and veteran players through beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventures in a casual board game café setting.

Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Energetic evening of fun, informative short talks spanning pop science, history, and quirky topics in a casual River Arts District brewery taproom, pairing curiosity driven presentations with a relaxed bar atmosphere.

Low-pressure evening of dominoes, Rummikub, and casual card play with snacks, bad jokes, and friendly conversation in the church's Friendship Hall; beginner-friendly monthly meetup on the fourth Thursday at 7pm.

Low-pressure evening of dominoes, Rummikub, and casual card play with snacks, bad jokes, and friendly conversation in the church's Friendship Hall; beginner-friendly monthly meetup on the fourth Thursday at 7pm.
Low-pressure evening of dominoes, Rummikub, and casual card play with snacks, bad jokes, and friendly conversation in the church's Friendship Hall; beginner-friendly monthly meetup on the fourth Thursday at 7pm.

Pedal paced morning group ride through Asheville neighborhoods that ends at a local coffee stop for casual socializing and bike camaraderie. Beginner friendly community meet for riders of all skill levels.

Pedal paced morning group ride through Asheville neighborhoods that ends at a local coffee stop for casual socializing and bike camaraderie. Beginner friendly community meet for riders of all skill levels.
Pedal paced morning group ride through Asheville neighborhoods that ends at a local coffee stop for casual socializing and bike camaraderie. Beginner friendly community meet for riders of all skill levels.