It’s Pride Month! Rather than change our logo to a rainbow lets talk about and share what we do to make our events more inclusive for everyone including LGBTQIA+ Folks. +Normalise pronouns, via name tags, larger pronoun tags and introductions. +Consider venues, some venues are less LGBTQIA+ friendly, for example we run events at the […]
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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 […]
Accessibility and inclusion!
Accessibility, inclusion and a friendly atmopshere is important to us. It’s our second of four Aims! Here are some of the things we do. (Draft article, needs a lot of work!) 1) Code of conduct (online and visible at all events) 2) Strong culture where we empower and support people to call out bad behaviour […]
How to run a great games night and make it inclusive and supportive of, accessibility, well being and neurodiversity
There is no perfect answer to this but the following tips, should create a welcome friendly environment. Everyone likes to know the lie of the land, the basic rules and what to expect but more so if you have anxiety, autistic tendencies or a number of other issues.So double check and make sure everything is […]
Mental health Support and First Aid for communities (Gaming)
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this, this guide is to support people in being part of or organising communities and it could really save or change someones life. I know following these practices has certainly done that for Herefordshire Board Gamers. I am not an expert or qualified in any […]
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 […]
Allyship and Privilege
To sum up this incredibly important topics it’s about making everyone feel welcome, included and safe. They will not be perfect first time and we will continue to improve and evolve them so please do read and feedback on the guides, and join us on this journey into giving back. We plan to host more […]
Gender Inclusive Language
To sum up this incredibly important topics it’s about making everyone feel welcome, included and safe. They will not be perfect first time and we will continue to improve and evolve them so please do read and feedback on the guides, and join us on this journey into giving back. We plan to host more […]