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Play Local
Looking for a regular place to play?
Explore board game meetups and game nights happening throughout Central Pennsylvania at libraries, churches, cafes, community spaces and friendly local game stores.
Find a group near you, bring a favorite game or discover something new around the table.
Monday
Carlisle Monday Game Night
Mondays, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Bosler Memorial Library
158 W. High St., Carlisle
Bring your own games or learn something new at this weekly board game meetup. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. The group does not meet on holidays or the day before Election Day.
For more information, contact Bosler Memorial Library at 717-243-4642.
Lazarus Games Board Game Night
Every Monday, 5:30-9 p.m.
Lazarus Games
1707 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg
Meet local players for a weekly board game night at Lazarus Games. Bring a game you would like to play or join others around the table.
Mechanicsburg Area Nerd Night
First and third Mondays, 7-10 p.m.
Immanuel Church
800 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg
Nerd Night offers casual tabletop gaming, from light games to deck-builders. Bring your own game or try one the group provides. New players are welcome, and the meetup is open to ages 16 and older. Third Mondays also include optional Nerf games.
Learn more about Mechanicsburg Area Nerd Night
Missing Pieces Board Games at Aviator Brew Hub
Every other Monday, 5-9 p.m.
Aviator Brew Hub
18 S. Main St., Suite 150, Stewartstown
Join Missing Pieces Board Games for a free evening of modern board and card games. Choose from a rotating game library or bring something of your own, with help available for players learning a new game. Attendees are encouraged to support Aviator Brew Hub by purchasing food or drinks while they play.
View Missing Pieces Board Games
Owl Central Games Board Game Night
Every Monday night
Owl Central Games
250 Manor Ave., Millersville
Part of Lancaster Plays Games, this free weekly open-play night brings local players together for board games and tabletop games. Bring your own games or choose from the store’s library, then join a table and play.
Learn more about Board Game Night at Owl Central Games
Tuesday
Board Game Night at Mayhem’s
Second Tuesday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. — check current calendar
Mayhem’s Bookstore & Board Game Café
102 W. King St., Lancaster
Join Lancaster Plays Games for an evening of board games at Mayhem’s in downtown Lancaster. Players can meet others from the local gaming community and enjoy games in the café’s dedicated tabletop space. Mayhem’s maintains a large board game library and is open to the public. Shopify
View Mayhem’s current event calendar
Simpson Public Library Tabletop Game Night
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m.
Simpson Library
16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg
Adults ages 18 and older are invited to play board games and meet other local players. The library provides games and snacks, and attendees are welcome to bring their own games. No registration is required.
Learn more about Tabletop Game Night
The Adventurer's Guild Game Night
Tuesdays
Adventurer's Guild Games and Hobbies
1010 Wesley Drive, Suite 111, Mechanicsburg
The Adventurer's Guild hosts a regular Tuesday game night at its Mechanicsburg store. Check the store's calendar before attending for the latest times and event details.
Wednesday
Dillsburg Game Night
Every Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Calvary UMC of Dillsburg, Family Center
203 Mumper Lane, Dillsburg
This long-running weekly meetup typically draws dozens of players for casual tabletop gaming. A library of about 200 games is available, and players often bring their own. The meetup is free and open to all ages. Players 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
View Dillsburg Game Night on Meetup
Empanadas & Game Night
First and third Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
Consciousness Coffee
1 Lemoyne Square, Suite 108, Lemoyne
Enjoy tabletop games, retro video games, coffee and made-to-order empanadas at this casual community game night. The event is open to players looking for a relaxed midweek place to play and connect.
View events at Consciousness Coffee
Lititz Game Club
First and third Wednesdays, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Lititz Public Library
651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz
Choose from casual games, modern favorites and more strategic titles. The group has a game library available, and attendees are also welcome to bring their own family-friendly games.
Find Lititz Game Club events on Meetup
Thursday
Hershey Board Games Meetup
Second Thursday of each month, 6-9 p.m.
Fishburn United Methodist Church
1215 Fishburn Road, Hershey
This casual group welcomes experienced players and newcomers. Games range from familiar classics to modern strategy, cooperative games and other tabletop favorites. The meetup is open to everyone.
Visit the Hershey Board Games Meetup Group
North of 50: Game Day
Second and fourth Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.
The Meeting House – Carlisle
1155 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle
Adults 50 and older are invited to gather for an afternoon of board games, snacks and conversation at The Meeting House. It’s a relaxed opportunity to play games and connect with others in the community.
Learn more about North of 50 at The Meeting House
Friday
Harrisburg Board Gaming — West Shore
First and third Fridays, 6-11 p.m.
Wegmans Market Cafe
6416 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg
Gather in the Market Cafe for an evening of board gaming with other local players. Attendees can arrive throughout the evening, and the group encourages players to support the venue by purchasing food or drinks while they play.
View Harrisburg Board Gaming — West Shore on Meetup
East Shore Board Game Night
Third Friday of each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
East Shore Baptist Church
6721 Jonestown Road, Harrisburg
A monthly gathering for board game players on Harrisburg's East Shore. The group welcomes a wide variety of games and invites local players to join them around the table.
View East Shore Board Game Night on Meetup
Harrisburg Board Gaming
Second and fourth Fridays, beginning at 6 p.m.
Life Point Church
7733 Hillcrest Ave., Harrisburg
Bring your own games or join other players for an evening of gaming. Attendees can arrive and leave throughout the evening, and games may be available for people who come without one.
View Harrisburg Board Gaming on Meetup
Young Adults Benediction & Board Games
Second Friday of each month, 7 p.m.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
410 E. Simpson St., Mechanicsburg
Young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to gather for Holy Hour followed by board games and social time. Attendees may also arrive early for the 6:30 p.m. Mass. The church lists the gathering as a monthly young adult event.
Learn more about Young Adults at Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Saturday
Colonial Park Saturday Gaming
Second and fourth Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Colonial Park United Church of Christ
5000 Devonshire Road, Harrisburg
Spend the day playing card and board games covering a wide range of styles and themes. Newcomers are welcome, members are happy to teach and many of the games played are beginner-friendly. The meetup is for ages 16 and older.
Find Colonial Park gaming events through the Central PA Game Club
Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Board Game Night
Last Saturday of each month, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church
1050 S. York St., Mechanicsburg
Bring a favorite board game and a snack to share for this monthly game night. Players can come and go throughout the evening.
Playtesting & Game Design
Break My Game — Carlisle
Fourth Sunday of each month, 2-6 p.m.
Gather Your Party Games & Hobbies
219 N. Hanover St., Carlisle
Play unpublished board games from independent designers and help make them better by sharing your feedback. No design experience is needed, and players can participate for free without registering a game.
Learn more and view upcoming Carlisle events
Break My Game — Harrisburg Area
Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Adventurer's Guild
1010 Wesley Drive, Suite 111, Mechanicsburg
Try board games still in development and give local designers constructive feedback. Break My Game welcomes both designers and players interested in seeing how new games take shape before publication.
Learn more about Break My Game
Break My Game — Lancaster
First Monday of each month, 6-9 p.m.
Owl Central Games
250 Manor Ave., Millersville
Playtest unpublished board games created by independent designers and share feedback that can help shape the finished game. Players are welcome whether or not they have a game of their own to test.
View upcoming events at Owl Central Games
Before You Go
Meetup times, locations and schedules can change. Check the group's event page or contact the host or venue before heading out, especially around holidays.