I’d love to meet SE23.lifers for a board game / card game evening in a local venue. More intimate than our regular meetups, and a nice ice-breaker.
Monopoly / Risk / Scrabble / Poker etc, with some nibbles and drinks. Possibly several games in parallel if we have enough interest. Winners announced on the forum
Anyone feeling it? What game(s) tickle your fancy?
I actually contacted the guys who are reopening The Chandos to ask if they could have a selection of board games in there, and they confirmed that they would!
Have never played it myself but am always up for learning new games. Learnt Risk a couple of years ago and absolutely love it (can’t believe I’d gone for so long without playing it!).
Perhaps we could have a dedicated “Learn Cribbage” night after our first games evening?
I’ve been thinking more about the games night at the shop so what does everyone think about this.
Last Friday of every month at my shop
7-10 or 10.30pm
BYO booze or soft drink - I’ve got fridge space if anyone needs to use it.
Pre book - I only have 3 booths that fit 4 in each so that’s 12 & I could fit folding tables in to seat another 8-10 people - so in total could fit 20-22 people
Small charge (feedback please all, maybe £5?) which includes nibbles for everyone (crudités, sausage rolls, vol au vents, cheese & crackers)
What does everyone think?
If all think this is a good idea I’ll start arranging it
Sounds like you’ve got a plan there. I’m not sure how often I could participate as generally my Friday/Saturday evenings are booked with friends and family. I’d be more inclined to join on a week night, or even more likely on a Sunday afternoon. To me board and card games are Sunday afternoon territory. Thought I’d just mention it as I gather there was an interest in cribbage which I might be able to help with at some time.
Just a small point though. I really don’t like booths. They make me feel claustrophobic and I avoid at all costs. Doesn’t stop me from calling into the shop for some sweets and Pauline’s good company but I couldn’t spend an evening in one. I guess though it could be more difficult to find any venue on a Friday for contemplative games.