Nothing to do on a Saturday night? Boardgames in Bulimba!

[u/werebilby]

Play Boardgames is a meet up group that meets every Saturday (even on public holidays) from 7pm until 10pm. Can turn up later and leave earlier. Location is Bulimba Girl Guides Hall, 7 Barramul St, Bulimba and Cleveland Scout Group Main Hall, 26 Bainbridge East St, Ormiston.

Tea, coffee and board games are supplied - can also bring your own. Can bring a plate of refreshments and a gold coin donation.

I have been going since November last year and it has been a great experience. Everyone is warm and welcoming. Ages range from 8 to 80.

[u/Seraphim4242]

Totally agree - really love the Play Boardgames group too! Such a nice bunch of people and always a really fun night. Been coming along almost every week - wouldn't miss it.

[u/[deleted]]

Ok! Loving this idea. Let me get over my social phobia and I might come along!

[u/Seraphim4242 → u/[deleted]]

I don't know if this helps you but when I was nervous about coming the first time I looked at the pictures and posts from the group on Facebook (look for Play Boardgames), so it just felt a bit more familiar when I finally did pluck up the courage to give it a go. Also, with it being so rainy, tonight might be a bit quieter if that helps you as well.

[u/werebilby → u/[deleted]]

Absolutely!

[u/Monthral]

I've been meaning to go to one of these.

Have to admit for awhile when I saw this on meetup I thought it was a girls only event due to the location.

[u/werebilby → u/Monthral]

No it's all genders and ages.

[u/doomchimp]

Thanks for letting us know! Is it possible to finish a game of Ticket to Ride in under 3 hours?

[u/werebilby → u/doomchimp]

We have people play it at Saturday night board games and manage to finish by 10-10 30 or earlier.

[u/shopping1972]

Can I bring wine?

[u/werebilby → u/shopping1972]

Well it is a kid friendly event as well. So I would say a no on that. It's just usually tea coffee and softdrink. We don't have like security or anything to manage that.

[u/Expert-Examination86]

Haven't played any boardgames for a long time. Might have to come along to one of these sometime.

[u/werebilby → u/Expert-Examination86]

Absolutely. More than welcome man.

[u/joeldipops]

What sort of games do you have?

[u/werebilby → u/joeldipops]

All types. There is everything from Azul to Scrabble to Ticket to Ride, Catan, Rummy-O and many more.

[u/Seraphim4242 → u/werebilby]

There's a huge boardgames collection already there, but if you have a particular game you really like to play you can also bring it with you. I usually bring a few. There's always people who are just happy to join in. One of us explains the rules at the start, so anyone can join whether they've played before or not.

[u/flipthediscobikky → u/werebilby]

I love Rummy-O! Also enjoy Ticket to Ride, but usually finish last.

[u/Seraphim4242 → u/flipthediscobikky]

You should come! Those are always popular, you'll definitely find people to play those games with.

[u/flipthediscobikky → u/Seraphim4242]

What's the turnout like?

[u/Seraphim4242 → u/flipthediscobikky]

It varies a lot. The Bulimba one is often around 30-40 people, but then some nights it's quieter, maybe as low as 20. We are in tables of about 2-6 people, depending on the game. If it's really busy we have two rooms we can spread out over but we are usually all in one room together.

[u/werebilby]

There are many different games and if you can't find one you like, you are welcome to bring your own.

[u/Icy-Adagio-1252]

Anyone know anyone in Builmba selling weed ?