Board game events in Essen
All public board game nights in Essen at a glance – dates, venues and links to sign up. This overview is updated regularly.
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Sunday Swingers
A weekly gaming event for board game enthusiasts featuring a variety of games from party games to heavier titles.
Mon, Nov 9
Star Wars Unlimited: Open Play
Tue, Nov 10
Spielenachmitttag - jeden 2. Dienstag im Monat am 10.11.2026
Riftbound: Nexus Night (Open Play)
Wed, Nov 11
Brettwoch
A weekly board game event on Wednesdays featuring newly introduced games and a flag system to find players easily.
Thu, Nov 12
Magic the Gathering: Commander Nights
Blood On The Clocktower
Weekly event for beginners and advanced players featuring social deduction games of Blood on the Clocktower with experienced storytellers guiding the sessions.
Fri, Nov 13
Ludomania Brettspieletreff
Wöchentlicher Brettspieletreff in der Essener Innenstadt. Eine Anmeldung über die angegebene Plattform ist erforderlich.
Spieleabend
Playing a variety of games ranging from casual party games to strategic classics in a friendly group.
Freitags - Mädels unter sich
A weekly game event exclusively for women to play games, chat, and meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Brettspielrunde am Wasserturm
An open board game group for all experience levels, from beginners to experienced players. Classics and new games are played, and participants are welcome to bring their own games.
Sat, Nov 14
Offener Spielevormittag am 14.11.2026
An open morning session featuring board games for children aged 3 and up and families. Admission is free.
Sun, Nov 15
Sunday Swingers
A weekly gaming event for board game enthusiasts featuring a variety of games from party games to heavier titles.
Spieletreff Königssteele
Open and free game event for board games, family games, and strategy games taking place on selected Sundays. Participants are welcome to bring their own games and non-alcoholic drinks.
Mon, Nov 16
Star Wars Unlimited: Open Play
Rock the Tabletop
Open tabletop evening for various gaming systems with provided mats and terrain, including one complimentary drink.
Tue, Nov 17
Riftbound: Nexus Night (Open Play)
Wed, Nov 18
Brettwoch
A weekly board game event on Wednesdays featuring newly introduced games and a flag system to find players easily.
Thu, Nov 19
Blood On The Clocktower
Weekly event for beginners and advanced players featuring social deduction games of Blood on the Clocktower with experienced storytellers guiding the sessions.
Magic the Gathering: Commander Nights
Fri, Nov 20
Spieleabend
Playing a variety of games ranging from casual party games to strategic classics in a friendly group.
Ludomania Brettspieletreff
Wöchentlicher Brettspieletreff in der Essener Innenstadt. Eine Anmeldung über die angegebene Plattform ist erforderlich.
Freitags - Mädels unter sich
A weekly game event exclusively for women to play games, chat, and meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Brettspielrunde am Wasserturm
An open gaming session for all experience levels, featuring everything from classics to modern games. Bringing your own games and suggestions is welcome.
Sat, Nov 21
Sun, Nov 22
Sunday Swingers
A weekly gaming event for board game enthusiasts featuring a variety of games from party games to heavier titles.
FABELHAFTER BRETTSPIEL-BRUNCH
A board game brunch featuring a wide selection of games, game explainers, and a vegan buffet at a restaurant. Advance registration is required.
Mon, Nov 23
Magic the Gathering: Commander Nights
Star Wars Unlimited: Open Play
Rock the Tabletop
Open tabletop evening for various gaming systems with provided mats and terrain, including one complimentary drink.
Wed, Nov 25
Brettwoch
A weekly board game event on Wednesdays featuring newly introduced games and a flag system to find players easily.
Thu, Nov 26
Blood On The Clocktower
Weekly event for beginners and advanced players featuring social deduction games of Blood on the Clocktower with experienced storytellers guiding the sessions.
Fri, Nov 27
Spieleabend
Playing a variety of games ranging from casual party games to strategic classics in a friendly group.
Ludomania Brettspieletreff
Wöchentlicher Brettspieletreff in der Essener Innenstadt. Eine Anmeldung über die angegebene Plattform ist erforderlich.
Freitags - Mädels unter sich
A weekly game event exclusively for women to play games, chat, and meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Spieleabend Bochum Höntrop
Cozy game night in Bochum Höntrop. Some games are provided, and bringing your own board or card games is welcome. Water and tea are available, and you may bring other drinks or snacks. Limited number of participants and registration required. Minimum age 16 years.
Brettspielrunde am Wasserturm
An open gaming session for everyone from beginners to experienced players. A variety of games from classics to new releases will be played, and bringing your own games is welcome.
Spieleabend am 27.11.2026
A casual game evening for adults featuring a selection of provided games or personal favorites brought along. Admission is free and no registration is required.
Sat, Nov 28
Blood on the Clocktower Spielrunde am 28.11.2026
Beginner- and experienced-friendly play session of the social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower featuring the Trouble Brewing script. Snacks and drinks are provided on-site. Prior registration is required.
Sun, Nov 29
Sunday Swingers
A weekly gaming event for board game enthusiasts featuring a variety of games from party games to heavier titles.
Spieletreff Königssteele
An open and free game event for all ages at the Gemeindezentrum Königssteele, featuring family games, strategy games, recent convention releases, and dice games. Drop-ins are welcome.
Wed, Dec 2
Brettwoch
A weekly board game event on Wednesdays featuring newly introduced games and a flag system to find players easily.
Thu, Dec 3
Blood On The Clocktower
Weekly event for beginners and advanced players featuring social deduction games of Blood on the Clocktower with experienced storytellers guiding the sessions.
Fri, Dec 4
Spieleabend
Playing a variety of games ranging from casual party games to strategic classics in a friendly group.
Ludomania Brettspieletreff
Wöchentlicher Brettspieletreff in der Essener Innenstadt. Eine Anmeldung über die angegebene Plattform ist erforderlich.
Freitags - Mädels unter sich
A weekly game event exclusively for women to play games, chat, and meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Spieleabend - am ersten Freitag im Monat am 04.12.2026
Brettspielrunde am Wasserturm
Open board game meetup for beginners and experienced players at the community center. A variety of games from classics to new releases will be played, and bringing your own games is welcome.
Sat, Dec 5
Offener Spielevormittag am 05.12.2026
An open morning event featuring board games for children aged 3 and up and families. Admission is free of charge.
Sun, Dec 6
Sunday Swingers
A weekly gaming event for board game enthusiasts featuring a variety of games from party games to heavier titles.
Essener Spielenacht
Offener monatlicher Spieletreff mit einer großen Auswahl an Gesellschaftsspielen sowie Snacks und Getränken.
Spieletreff Königssteele
Open and free game event for board games, family games, and strategy games taking place on selected Sundays. Participants are welcome to bring their own games and non-alcoholic drinks.
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Can I come on my own if I don't know anyone?
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I'm a board game beginner – is that a problem?
Not at all. Many events are explicitly beginner-friendly. Check the event description, and don't hesitate to ask the organiser – they are usually happy to teach the rules.
What should I bring?
Usually just good vibes. Most organisers bring the games themselves. Sometimes the description mentions whether you should bring your own games or contribute something to eat or drink.
How many people show up to an event?
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