Board game events in Gelsenkirchen
All public board game nights in Gelsenkirchen at a glance – dates, venues and links to sign up. This overview is updated regularly.
Today · Sun, Nov 1
Mit Spiel-mit! durch den Winter
Took placeFree board and card game meetup for all age groups with a wide selection of games in the museum café.
Essener Spielenacht
Took placeOpen event for board games of all kinds, ranging from party games to expert games. Drinks and snacks are provided.
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.
Tomorrow · Mon, Nov 2
Rock the Tabletop
Ein gemeinsamer Tabletop-Abend für verschiedene Systeme mit bereitgestellten Spielmatten und Gelände.
Star Wars Unlimited: Open Play
Tue, Nov 3
Riftbound: Nexus Night (Open Play)
Wed, Nov 4
Brettwoch
A weekly board game event on Wednesdays featuring newly introduced games and a flag system to find players easily.
Thu, Nov 5
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 6
Spieleabend
Playing a variety of games ranging from casual party games to strategic classics in a friendly group.
Ludomania Brettspieletreff
A weekly board game meetup located in downtown Essen. Prior registration via the provided link is required.
Freitags - Mädels unter sich
A weekly game event exclusively for women to play games, chat, and meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Sat, Nov 7
Sun, Nov 8
Sunday Swingers
A weekly gaming event for board game enthusiasts featuring a variety of games from party games to heavier titles.
SpieleSonntag
Monatlicher Spieletreff für Familien und Spielebegeisterte mit großer Auswahl an Gesellschaftsspielen und Verpflegung.
Mon, Nov 9
Star Wars Unlimited: Open Play
Tue, Nov 10
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
A weekly board game meetup located in downtown Essen. Prior registration via the provided link is required.
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.
Sat, Nov 14
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
Rock the Tabletop
Open tabletop evening for various gaming systems with provided mats and terrain, including one complimentary drink.
Star Wars Unlimited: Open Play
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
Spieleabend
Monatlicher Spieleabend zum Ausprobieren und Testen von Gesellschaftsspielen in gemütlicher Atmosphäre. Anmeldung erbeten.
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 20
Spieleabend
Playing a variety of games ranging from casual party games to strategic classics in a friendly group.
Ludomania Brettspieletreff
A weekly board game meetup located in downtown Essen. Prior registration via the provided link is required.
Freitags - Mädels unter sich
A weekly game event exclusively for women to play games, chat, and meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
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
Star Wars Unlimited: Open Play
Rock the Tabletop
Open tabletop evening for various gaming systems with provided mats and terrain, including one complimentary drink.
Magic the Gathering: Commander Nights
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
A weekly board game meetup located in downtown Essen. Prior registration via the provided link is required.
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.
Freitags - Mädels unter sich
A weekly game event exclusively for women to play games, chat, and meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere.
Sat, Nov 28
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.
Mon, Nov 30
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I'm a board game beginner – is that a problem?
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