Hub Board Gamers
Roll the dice, meet great people! Edinburgh's most welcoming community for modern board games and tabletop fun.
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About
If you're looking for a friendly group to dive into the world of modern board games in Edinburgh, you absolutely have to check out Hub Board Gamers! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or completely new to tabletop gaming, you'll find a welcoming crowd ready to teach you new games like Ticket to Ride or heavier Eurogames. They have regular meetups at spots like Drumbrae Library Hub, where you'll find plenty of space and free tea and coffee, or the Grassmarket Centre, offering a lively atmosphere with food and drink. Don't worry about knowing all the rules; their hosts like Andrew and Craig are super helpful and happy to get you into a game. It's truly a fantastic community to make new friends and explore countless new worlds on a tabletop!
Community Group
Edinburgh Board Gamers is a welcoming community for enthusiasts of modern board games, from casual to strategy titles, focusing on the friendly and social aspects of gaming and helping new players discover new games.
Board Games
The group offers a diverse selection of modern board games, encompassing solo, co-op, light, Eurogames, and heavier strategy titles, and encourages players to bring their own games, fostering a friendly and social gaming environment for both casual and strategic players.
Dining
Dining options at various event locations include cafes providing breakfasts, sandwiches, toasties, tea, coffee, cakes, and lunches, as well as bars that offer small food menus and meals. Free tea, coffee, and biscuits are also available at the Drumbrae Library Hub until 3pm, where a kitchen area is provided for water and rubbish, and external food can be brought or purchased from a nearby Scotmid.
Full Description
Hub Board Gamers is an organization based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, organizing events at various locations such as Drumbrae Library Hub and Grassmarket Community Project & Coffee Saints Cafe, as well as online via Discord. It is an extension of the larger 'Edinburgh Board Gamers' group, which boasts 5,215 members and holds a strong rating of 4.8 stars from 4,038 reviews. The group specializes in modern board games, offering a diverse range from solo and cooperative games to light, Eurogames, and more complex strategy titles, explicitly differentiating themselves from traditional games like Monopoly or Cluedo. They warmly welcome newcomers to the tabletop gaming scene, fostering a friendly and social environment, and actively assist new members in finding suitable games. To support its operational costs, the organization encourages contributions through Patreon (patreon.com/EdinburghBoardGamers), indicating a membership-driven support model, although many individual events are free to attend. They also maintain an active presence on Facebook, a Discord server (discord.gg/S3AvsJpC2v) for real-time announcements and online gaming sessions, and a guild on BoardGameGeek. Their events vary by venue. At Drumbrae Library Hub, participants benefit from large, well-lit tables and ample seating, ideal for gaming. A kitchen area is accessible for refilling water bottles and waste disposal. Complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits are available until 3 pm, and attendees are permitted to bring their own lunch or buy from a neighboring Scotmid. The library closes at 5 pm, with a request for tidying up and departure by 4:30 pm. Additional tables and chairs are available from a side room and must be returned, with the exception of one near the door and two at the windows. Hosts Andrew S. and Craig are readily available to guide attendees into games. Events at The Grassmarket Centre offer extensive capacity, large tables, excellent lighting, quiet areas, and superb disability access. An on-site cafe and bottle bar provide food and drinks, including meals; attendees are asked to purchase from these facilities as the venue is generously offered free by the Grassmarket Community Project, a charity dedicated to aiding local homeless individuals and vulnerable adults. A voluntary suggested donation of £5 is encouraged for these events, with a donation tin and card donation facility available for the charity. These sessions may also include a 'Bring and Buy Table' where 10% of sales benefit GMCP, and occasionally features like Blood on the Clock Tower and Klask Tournaments. Monday Night Strategy Games at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel (Fountain Park) focus on medium-to-long, Euro, and strategic games. The hotel's bar and Starbucks provide food and drink options, with a 20% discount for EBG attendees. These events are free of charge, but guests are encouraged to make purchases to support the venue. Games typically commence at 7 pm, with an arrival window from 6:45 pm, and conclude around 10 pm, adhering to a midnight venue curfew. Online gaming sessions are conducted on Monday nights via Discord, where participants can engage through voice and text chat. Board Game Arena is a primary platform for online play, and members are invited to join the EBG group on the site. New online participants receive a warm welcome and guidance. Hub Board Gamers is located at 101 Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh, EH3 9JB, UK. The organization has a user rating of 4.5 based on 235 reviews. It can be contacted at +442072474114. Operational hours are Monday to Friday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Further information and community engagement can be found through their Discord server at https://discord.gg/zQkEwpn.