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Category: Communities
Example policies
Herefordshire Board Gamers Policies https://herefordshireboardgamers.co.uk/policies/ More to come
A guide to online gaming (and communications)
The basics Let’s explore different way you can play games online and keep being social. Some admin, this is a draft (a dyslexics draft) and is a live document, we’ll edit it and update as we find out more and get more feedback. We’ll summarise links at the bottom. It is also written with some […]
Welcome area / beginner games
We have always had easily to play visually striking games near the entrance to our events. We really focused on this area for the big may event, with signage and a curated set of 15 games. The games chosen can all be taught very quickly, either simple rules or rules that can be taught whilst […]
Best games for Beginners
Please note this page is a work in progress so your feedback is welcome. Shiny photos will be added soon. So you’ve either just discovered modern board games or you want to introduce a new gamer to this wonderful hobby; maybe a family member, work colleague or random passer-by. But what game do you start […]
Tips for running a games club
Games clubs / nights come in all shapes and sizes, from outwardly facing communities like Herefordshire Board Gamers who work hard to be inclusive and give back to the community to clubs which focus on just meeting and playing games. Games clubs meeting in pubs, churches, scout huts and universities. They may focus on one […]
Top games for pubs and cafes
Pubs and cafes are a great place to play games and over the coming months I plan to list the best pubs in the area to rock up, play games. Having a game shelf in a pub is becoming cool but with so many games out there where do you begin? (particularly if you are […]
Choosing a new game to buy
Choosing a new game Choosing a new game can be daunting (and addictive) so if you can go to a public meet up, board game café or a friends house and try the game you want to buy or atleast a similar game do it! Try before you buy if you can and check if your […]
Next step from Classic games
If you haven’t played any new board games for a while and not sure where to begin, look no further. We’ve listed similar games to all of the major classics. We’ve tried to list games which are available to buy and should feel familiar yet exciting by highlighting a key aspect similar to the classic […]