You feel like playing, you have a shelf full of games and a free afternoon. The only thing missing is the most important part: the people. Organizing your own board game meetup is the most direct way to make sure a game happens, and it is easier than it looks. This guide walks you through it step by step.
Why organize your own meetup
Waiting for your usual group to be free at the same time can take forever. When you are the one organizing, you set the date, the place and the type of games, and you open the door to meeting new people with your same tastes. On top of that, a meetup that repeats ends up becoming your regular gaming group.
Steps to organize a board game meetup
- Pick a date and time. A specific day and slot; weekend afternoons usually work best.
- Find the place. Your home, a game library, a board game cafe or a shop with space to play.
- Decide the games. Bring a couple of options depending on how many people come and their experience.
- Set the spots. How many fit at the table; it helps to close a number to plan ahead.
- Invite and confirm. Spread the word about the meetup and confirm who is coming a few days before.
Which games to pick depending on the group
How to get people to come
This is the key part, and where an app helps the most. If you have no one to invite, you can publish your meetup as open and gather players from your area. We explain all the ways in this guide: how to find board game players near you.
With Meeplay you create the activity in seconds, open it to the community and people join with one tap. You can also lean on the clubs and events in your city to make your meetup known.
Create your meetup in Meeplay and start gathering players for your next game.
