8 Board Game Nights in Boston

Though we love Boston’s restaurants, getting the usual dinner and drinks for a night out can get old. If you’re looking to shake up your routine, check out one of these game nights around Boston. You can play classics like checkers and Monopoly or more serious group games like Settlers of Catan, while connecting with friends and meeting new people.  by Celina Colby <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/knight-moves-board-game-cafe-brookline-brookline-365039">Knight Moves Board Game Cafe</a> (pictured) When: Wednesday-Monday Where: Brookline Cost: $10-15 Info: Board games are the particular specialty of Knight Moves in Coolidge Corner. Everything from the classics like checkers and Monopoly to longer-form games like Settlers of Catan are available, plus espresso beverages and cafe bites.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/weekly-board-game-meetup-at-tavern-of-tales-boston-1007896">Weekly Board Game Meetup at Tavern of Tales</a> When: Tuesdays  Where: Mission Hill Cost: $15 food and drink minimum  Info: Every week you can try your hand at various board games during the Tavern of Tales weekly meetup. This is a great way to meet new people and test out board games you’re not familiar with. Plus they have a full bar and menu. If you can’t make the Tuesday meetup, <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/tavern-of-tales-game-bar-boston-390353">Tavern of Tales</a> is open seven days a week for gaming fun.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/music-bingo--15-boston-1003819">Music Bingo</a> When: Tuesdays Where: Jamaica Plain Cost: Free Info: This isn’t your grandma’s bingo. In this fun twist on the classic, numbers are swapped for songs so you’ll be jamming the whole game through.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/board-game-speed-dating-castle-island-brewing-south-boston-ages-25-39-boston-1007901">Board Game Speed Dating on Castle Island</a> When: Monday 12/2 Where: South Boston Cost: $30-35 Info: Make finding your new boo a little less awkward at this board game speed dating event. You’ll play different games with different people and then make a list of who you’re interested in dating and who you’re interested in being friends with. Where there’s crossover, you’ll be connected!  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/after-5-social-charity-bingo-boston-1008067">After 5 Social: Charity Bingo</a> When: Wednesday 12/4 Where: Seaport Cost: $20  Info: Mingle with other local young professionals while you play three rounds of competitive bingo to benefit a good cause. The stakes are high! Prizes include restaurant gift cards, spa vouchers, and other goodies.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/retro-video-game-night-dorchester-brewing-co--5-boston-1007847">Retro Video Game Night @ Dorchester Brewing Co.</a> When: Thursday 12/12 Where: Dorchester Cost: Free Info: If board games aren’t your style, take it back to the ‘80s and ‘90s at this retro video game night. Battle it out on Mario Kart, Street Fighters, or even Atari Titan. While you’re at it, enjoy local news and comfort food eats.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/flagons-dragons-d-d-brewery-takeover-somerville-437778">Flagons &amp; Dragons: D&amp;D Brewery Takeover</a> When: Sunday 12/15 Where: Somerville Cost: $0-$45 Info: D&amp;D lovers can head to Aeronaut Brewery for a day of adventuring fun. Bring your own crew and utilize the space of pay for a ticket to join a group game led by an experienced Dungeon Master.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/board-game-speed-dating-for-queer-women-at-club-cafe-boston-1007900">Board Game Speed Dating for Queer Women at Club Café</a> When: Monday 12/16 Where: Back Bay Cost: $30-35 Info: The dating process is streamlined (and much more fun) at this speed dating game night for queer women. Try a bunch of different games, meet a bunch of different people, and then get matched with the folks you want to date who are also interested in you at the end of the night. -- Photo by Knight Moves Board Game Cafe

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