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Gamers / Gamer groups wanted!

  • 13-02-2013 3:12pm
    #1
    oeb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭


    I figure this might be handy.

    Are you a lone gamer looking for a group? Are you part of a gamer group open to new players? Lob some information in here and if anyone feels like inviting you along or looking to join they can send you a PM

    We have a pretty irregular group in Killarney, we generally play a couple of times a month, and we are always up for someone new joining in.

    I'm the one in the group who owns all the games, and my collection is here. The current game of the moment is Eclipse, but really, we will play whatever there is interest in. Demographically, we range from mid 20s to mid 30s and there are smokers / drinkers in the group, so it's unlikely to be suitable to under 18s. Mostly male, but ocasionally we can con a girlfriend or two into joining in :pac:


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  • #2
    billaustin
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭billaustin


    This is a really good idea, I live in Naas in Kildare and I am on the look out for a group to game with, I would go to Dublin if necessary. Interested in any table top games but at the moment playing Arkham Horror, Last Night on Earth, Settlers, Mage Knight, Ghost Stories, Gloom, pretty much anything. Would love to join a group.


  • #3
    jaxdasher
    Registered Users Posts: 779 ✭✭✭jaxdasher


    Hey I live in stillorgan. I never played before but very interested to see how it goes. Always fascinated by different boardgames but my friends are nerds in other departments. Want to see if there are groups nearby, just eager to see how people play and learn.


  • #4
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    When I was in Athlone I played with a group weekly (almost every Sunday night) and sometimes twice weekly. Moved to Dublin last year and now playing board games not as often as I like. I'd love to join in on any groups around Dublin. My list of board games:

    - Settlers of Catan
    - Carcassone
    - The Resistance
    - Puerto Rico
    - Monopoly
    - Scrabble
    - Village
    - Civilization
    - Risk Legacy
    - Ticket to Ride: Europe


  • #5
    jonnybadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,295 ✭✭✭jonnybadd


    I live in Dublin and would be interested. Have a few friends who already play with but I work shifts so it means it can be difficult enough to find enough people to play at particular time. The list below is what I own but have played the more common games and always willing to learn more
    Ticket to Ride
    Niagara
    Metal Gear Solid Risk
    Arkham Horror (Currently unplayed)
    PowerGrid (Currently unplayed)

    Also a fan of card games like Munchkin, Gloom etc


  • #6
    jopm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44 ✭jopm


    Hi All,

    This thread stated up while I was away and this is my first time to see it.

    I am a member of South Dublin Boardgamers and we are always happy to welcome new/experienced gamers.
    I have posted a few times over the past few months about games/sessions we have had and which you might find of interest

    We can be found here http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthDublinBoardgamers/

    if it is of any interest I am proposing to host next Tuesday night and if any you want to come along please message me and I fill you in on the details.

    Jim


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  • #7
    Rev Hellfire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,346 ✭✭✭Rev Hellfire


    We've been having the odd monthly gaming night in Drogheda should there be anyone interested in joining in. This is a strictly over 18s (even older ideally we're all 30+, old farts) since the events always require alcohol.

    We're talking Descent, Gloom, Smallworld, Mansion of Madness, Tannhauser, Muchin Quest and a few others.

    Alternatively if there are any existing groups in Drogheda who have an open slot I'd be interested.

    On a side note we should get this thread stickied.


  • #8
    Kzamll1992
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭Kzamll1992


    moved to dublin (blanchardstown) from limerick on work experience! Lonely as heck! this definitely interests me!!


  • #9
    yankinlk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭yankinlk


    Limerick is a gaming stronghold... Theres a group meetup next weekend as well, search for bastardcon lite on FB and u will find details. Several regular weekly groups meeting up there all day saturday.


  • #10
    Rev Hellfire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,346 ✭✭✭Rev Hellfire


    Anyone interested in joining us on the 25th in Drogehda for a few games and beers? We're old farts but if its your thing give me a PM.

    Normally do it every month or so, but would be interested in doing it more regularly if there are other folks in that neck of the woods interested.


  • #11
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Looking to play aropund dublin city centre, cherryghost get cracking :P

    A group on meetup.com would be good. There is this already that is played in leixlip and they said they'd play in Dublin if somebody hosts
    http://www.meetup.com/Board-gamers-near-Dublin/


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  • #12
    Sabre0001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭Sabre0001


    New to Dublin, so have applied to the group in Leixlip (though it seems very much based in Leixlip) and a Meetup.com group...Very new to Tabletop gaming in general, but I've enjoyed the few I've played so far (mainly for the social element). If there's anyone up for a game, give a shout :)

    🤪



  • #13
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    yeah i did too but that's too far out, so never go! :(


  • #14
    Sabre0001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭Sabre0001


    Would there be any interest in getting a regular group going in Dublin? I'd be up for it but don't think I can host (oddball housemates).

    🤪



  • #15
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Yeah their problem is a host, nobody to host, my apartment isnt suitable.


  • #16
    Rzeznik
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭Rzeznik


    Hi Rev Hellfire, you still have a group in Drogheda?
    I would be interested to join given you won't laugh too much at my Polish accent ;-)
    Live in Balbriggan, so just 20 min away. Have some pen&paper and boardgames experience so not a newbie.


  • #17
    Rev Hellfire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,346 ✭✭✭Rev Hellfire


    Rzeznik wrote: »
    Hi Rev Hellfire, you still have a group in Drogheda?
    I would be interested to join given you won't laugh too much at my Polish accent ;-)
    Live in Balbriggan, so just 20 min away. Have some pen&paper and boardgames experience so not a newbie.

    Yeah, plus we're having a get together on the 27th.

    http://www.darkkeep.com/content.php?64-July-Boardgame-night


  • #18
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    "It's not me" It's always you king of spies!

    Thanks for the jam doughnut muffins too, awesome :D

    Here is that game I thought looked sweet, did not have 100$ to pick it up. Out in october anyway
    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1016374822/dark-darker-darkest
    Wish I'd got it in the kickstarter though because of all the extra stuff they get, that was some amount of stretch goals that were reached. Glow in the dark zombies dammit.


  • #19
    Japandamo
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭Japandamo


    Hey guys,

    Great to see that your games night went well!

    Meanwhile, down in Kerry...we've been starting a boardgames night of a Monday evening in the Saddle Bar in Listowel. We've been going for about a month now and our numbers are growing.

    On again this coming Monday (29/07) at 8pm so if anybody is in the surrounding area we'd be delighted to see you there.


  • #20
    Rev Hellfire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,346 ✭✭✭Rev Hellfire


    For those interested I'm having another session at the end of the month 31st.


  • #21
    Japandamo
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭Japandamo


    oeb wrote: »
    I'll pop along to this at some stage if I get a chance, it'll probably be 3 or 4 weeks though, Listowel is about an hour away and I only finish in the gym at like 7.30 :(
    Jiggly_Anon wrote: »
    Hi are you still running the night in the Saddle, I'm from Tralee so i can try and come out some night.

    Hi Oeb and Jiggly_Anon,

    Sorry for taking so so long to get back to you, I've been mad busy moving house and I didn't see your replies until now.

    Yup, the boardgames is still ongoing in the Saddle, although there is talk of relocating in the next few weeks, but I'll keep you posted.

    Next session is still in the Saddle, tonight at 8pm, although I'll be working so I won't be there myself.

    By the way, Oeb, there's no problem if you turn up late, don't worry.


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  • #22
    Rev Hellfire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,346 ✭✭✭Rev Hellfire


    Cos I'm flash and its got a nice setup I've created a group on meetup.com
    These things take a few days to get reviewed and go public but the link is below.

    http://www.meetup.com/Drogheda-Boardgame-Group


  • #23
    Jadytte
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Jadytte


    Japandamo wrote: »
    Hi Oeb and Jiggly_Anon,

    Sorry for taking so so long to get back to you, I've been mad busy moving house and I didn't see your replies until now.

    Yup, the boardgames is still ongoing in the Saddle, although there is talk of relocating in the next few weeks, but I'll keep you posted.

    Next session is still in the Saddle, tonight at 8pm, although I'll be working so I won't be there myself.

    By the way, Oeb, there's no problem if you turn up late, don't worry.


    Hi, I'm also involved with the boardgames meetups in Listowel, sorry for the delay in posting, but we'll be meeting in the Listowel Arms tonight at eight if you're interested to come along :D


  • #24
    Jadytte
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Jadytte


    Aaaand the next board games evening in Listowel will be in the Arms again, but next Wednesday, 11th September (8pm). A little more notice this time ;)

    You can post up or PM if you're interested, or simply show up on the night (ask/look around, we'll be the ones with the board games :D )


  • #25
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    Many thanks for Rev Hellfire, he's created a meetup page for us!


  • #26
    Rev Hellfire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,346 ✭✭✭Rev Hellfire


    I'm going to move the posts connected to arranging dates from this thread and keep it solely for announcing groups. Otherwise its usefulness is rapidly removed in the weight of posts.


  • #27
    AiwenElen
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭AiwenElen


    Hello everybody! I'm currently living in Castletroy, Limerick and I was wondering if I could join any games group. My experience is not that broad, but I love board games and rpgs. I've played Settlers, Zauberer, Game of Thrones, Descent, Vampire TES and Cthulhu, among others. I used to play GW, and LoL for a while too. I'm really loooking forward to join any game you're in, because it's been a while since the last time I got the chance for it.

    Anyone in the area I could join? Thanks!


  • #28
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    House boardgaming is much better but if people want to play out in town then:


    Started going here on wednesdays in dublin city, mac turcaills pub by trinity
    http://www.meetup.com/The-Dublin-Randomness-Meetup/events/150666892
    was like 20-30 people, played pandemic, some small card games (augustus etc) and dominion at my first one.


    Gonna try this on tuesdays in dublin city, looks good
    http://www.meetup.com/Board-Games-Ireland/
    http://boardgamesireland.com/

    oolong1.jpg


    Also tog will be starting a night
    http://www.tog.ie/


  • #29
    Sabre0001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭Sabre0001


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    House boardgaming is much better but if people want to play out in town then:

    Gonna try this on tuesdays in dublin city, looks good
    http://www.meetup.com/Board-Games-Ireland/
    http://boardgamesireland.com/

    Going to give the Tuesday game a bash!

    🤪



  • #30
    Jadytte
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Jadytte


    Hi AiwenElen,

    we're a small-ish group that generally meet every second Wednesday in Listowel Arms Hotel, but that's possibly a bit far out for you? (Thought I'd let you know though, it is closer than the Dublin groups after all ;) ).

    We haven't any RPG games at the mo, but that's not to say we won't be getting any/ if you had any yourself you could bring along :) We've games like Dixit, Quirkle, Carcassone, Monopoly Deal, Uno, Rummikub...

    If you're interested, just let me know and I'll keep you posted about when we're meeting (next one is tomorrow evening, 20th Nov, at 8; all welcome!).


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  • #31
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    Gonna try this on tuesdays in dublin city, looks good
    http://www.meetup.com/Board-Games-Ireland/
    http://boardgamesireland.com/

    oolong1.jpg

    This was most excellent imo and great location.


  • #32
    Sabre0001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭Sabre0001


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    This was most excellent imo and great location.

    I will second this!

    🤪



  • #33
    capt fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭capt fantastic


    Hi everyone.

    In Galway we have a group simple named Board Games club Galway and we meet in a hacker space called 091 Labs

    This is our board sub forum with links to our Facebook page.
    http://http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=83126446

    The Hacker space is the limbo between a home and a town space for playing board games.
    Since everything is casual and member run you don't have to worry about noise or jokes and all that.

    We meet every Friday at 7 to play and anyone is welcome to come along.


  • #34
    foobally
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭foobally


    Any groups in Waterford city? I used to play a bit of Risk and Monopoly with friends in college and I remember one attempt at Junta but not much since, I've always wanted to get more into it. Anything going on?


  • #35
    capt fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭capt fantastic


    As far as I can tell no.
    Not that I am a Waterford local but I haven't heard of one.
    Looks like your going to have to start one up.

    If your interested You can PM me and ill tell how we went about starting ours up.
    If you do go down that route there is a group board games Ireland who are trying to promote events nationally.


  • #36
    Tar.Aldarion
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    Meetup on monday
    http://www.meetup.com/Board-Games-Ireland/events/180950382/


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  • #37
    shemwhistler
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭shemwhistler


    Hi folks,

    Would it be out of line to post here for a group I'm trying to get started north of the border?

    Cheers
    Matt


  • #38
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    So long as it's not a commercial venture, then please feel free!


  • #39
    Jsmurff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭Jsmurff


    Just wondering if there's anyone in cork that plays pokemon tcg


  • #40
    Star Lord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Looking either in Trading Card Games: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=436 or the Pokémon forum: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1309 would probably get you better results!


  • #41
    Jsmurff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭Jsmurff


    DamoElDiablo wrote: »
    Looking either in Trading Card Games: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=436 or the Pokémon forum: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1309 would probably get you better results!

    Actually quite the opposite that's why I posted here… looking for a "Gaming Group"


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  • #42
    shemwhistler
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭shemwhistler


    Hi,

    I'm Matt and I live in Lisburn. I'm trying to put together a group who would like to meet up every couple of Friday/Saturday nights for board gaming goodness.

    I'm thinking along the lines of Ticket to Ride, Catan, that kind of thing. Though I've just started listening to Dice Tower and am slowly building up a wishlist of games to play

    I'm more than happy to host and make a half decent cup of coffee, so if you'd be interested in this please let me know.

    Cheers
    Matt


  • #43
    capt fantastic
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭capt fantastic


    Hi Matt

    I'm from Galway myself but our group went down to Limerick for Knavecon.
    There we meet a group called the Wee gamers. They are a gamer group as well as community I think. I dunno if you are familiar with them or not but they are based in Carrickfergus I believe which shouldn't be far from you.

    Look for Wee Gamers on Facebook to find there Facebook page.

    This is there Facebook page.

    Hope that helps.


  • #44
    shemwhistler
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭shemwhistler


    capt fantastic wrote: »
    Hi Matt

    I'm from Galway myself but our group went down to Limerick for Knavecon.
    There we meet a group called the Wee gamers. They are a gamer group as well as community I think. I dunno if you are familiar with them or not but they are based in Carrickfergus I believe which shouldn't be far from you.

    Look for Wee Gamers on Facebook to find there Facebook page.

    This is there Facebook page.

    Hope that helps.

    That's great, thanks Cap.


  • #45
    shemwhistler
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭shemwhistler


    To try and help recruitment for our wee group I've setup a Facebook page, please check it out if you're interested in joining us for some boardgaming goodness.

    https://www.facebook.com/nowttdoni


  • #46
    monkeyfudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,216 ✭✭✭✭monkeyfudge


    Tar.Aldarion wrote: »
    This was most excellent imo and great location.
    Sabre0001 wrote: »
    I will second this!

    Thanks guys. I sort of lost interest in boards.ie but my love of board games is still strong hence setting up boardgamesireland.com and the meet up group. Oolong was a great spot, shame the group rapidly outgrew it and it just didn't have the space to accomadate us anymore. For those who don't know we currently meet up in Thomas Read's on Dame Street each Tuesday evening from 7pm. Always a big crowd of between 30-40 people and very easy to get in on an open game.

    Limerick seems to have all the best boardgame conventions though, so I'll be heading back down next month for BroCon: http://brocon.info/

    Have been a few times and it's always fun but it looks like it's going to be even more gaming focused this year. Also if you haven't had a donut from Dungeons and Donuts then you have yet to live!


  • #47
    Rougebladez
    Registered Users Posts: 152 ✭✭Rougebladez


    Living in glanmire cork and I have an interest in Eclipse and Nations mostly but am open to most boardgames. Currently sourcing Race for the Galaxy and would love to meet up with fellow gamers for a few games. Over 40 here but could host for a few people 2-3. Larger group wouldn't suit due to kids in the house. Am willing to travel but not too far. Let me know if your interested.


  • #48
    Athlone DnD
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Athlone DnD


    Hello all I'm currently trying to set up a general table top group in the Athlone/Midlands area.
    I've posted more in the Westmeath subforum for those interested.
    Open for any and all games!


  • #49
    barneysplash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭barneysplash


    Hello

    Are there still any groups in Drogheda?

    Thanks

    Barneysplash


  • #50
    Jadytte
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Jadytte


    Hi all,

    Just to update on the Listowel boardgaming folk, we're now to be found on facebook, if anyone is interested to join, look up ListowelBK or Listowel Board Knights (I forgot I can't post the link, but you should find it by searching that)

    We've been meeting regularly over the summer (every week or two) but may be reducing that to once a month over the winter. Follow us on facebook to keep in the loop :)


  • #51
    MarkHall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,144 ✭✭✭MarkHall


    An addition to the groups in the North
    We are a small club and a friendly bunch, so new members are always welcome!
    Bertha's Bar, Castlerock.
    It's free to come down, just buy a drink or two to keep the landlord happy. This needn't be alcohol, pop will do. :-)

    The club opens at 7pm but most people arrive at 7:30pm.

    Please ask to join our group for more info:

    https://www.facebook.com/CausewayGiantsGaming


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