Andy also runs the Facebook page Boardgames in Birmingham and below is a round up of what’s happening in and around Birmingham. Many thanks to all the event organisers and cafe owners for letting us know! Please check the links before you attend as Hopwood Games is not responsible for any mistakes in the information provided. Just here trying to help folks!
When do you want to play?
The list below features regular meet-ups either weekly, every other week or monthly.
Monday
Play More Games - Paramo Lounge, 40 High St, Solihull, B91 3TB - Every Monday from 6.30pm (except the last Monday in the month - see Sunday) - Bring boardgames, play boardgames, drink beer, eat cake, meet fun people! Everyone welcome! The Paramo Lounge is a great venue, and we'll be upstairs and up for both light nonsense and brain burning cube pushing. With more than 4 hours of gaming time, there's time for plenty of games, and breaks in between. https://www.facebook.com/playmoregamessolihull
Social Gaming - Chance & Counters, Courtyard Studio 8 Scott House Custard Factory, Birmingham B9 4AA - Monday from 6.00pm - Come on your own or with a small group and we'll help match you up with friendly folks. From 6pm onwards every Monday. https://www.chanceandcounters.com/birmingham
Lichfield Gamers - Duke of York, 23 - 25 Greenhill. Lichfield, WS13 6DY - Every Monday from 7.00pm - This is a group for anyone interested in board games in the Lichfield area. Whether you are a veteran tabletop enthusiast or someone who is just curious. We meet on a regular basis to enjoy a variety of games, have a chat and enjoy each others company. https://www.facebook.com/groups/lichfieldgamers
Edgbaston Boardgames Club - Cafe Rumi, 203 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9RE - Every Monday from 6.00pm - A regular group that meets to play games together. Free to play with drinks and food available from the Cafe Rumi. A private library of games is available or bring your own. https://www.meetup.com/edgbaston-board-games-club/
Tuesday
October Wargames Association - Bournbrook & Selly Oak Social Club, 13A Hubert Rd, Birmingham B29 6DX - Every Tuesday from 7.00pm - Everything from wargames (of all kinds), RPG's and Board Games. New people of all levels beginner and up welcome, First night is free, £3 each night after that. Annual membership is £15 (£7.50 concession's). £4 non-members. And best of all we have a bar, and free car parking!! https://clubwargames.wixsite.com/octoberwargames
Let’s Play Board Games - Loco Lounge, 32-34 High St, King's Heath, Birmingham B14 7JT - Every Tuesday from 7.00pm - Enjoy playing board games? Tired of trying to convince people to play with you? This is the group for you. Don’t worry if you haven’t played board games in a while, all abilities are welcome. The emphasis is on enjoyment and meeting new people. Sessions are free to attend (but please RSVP) and you’re welcome to bring your own games or just join in with those others have brought them. We have two to three tables of games going weekly. It's usually a good mix from those that enjoy light party games to those who like a heavy strategic euro game. Theres something for everyone! https://www.facebook.com/groups/457285055029990
Pizza & Games Night - The Hop Garden, 19 Metcheley Lane, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0HT - Tuesday Nights from 6.30pm - Plenty of tables, good lighting all with some cracking games, delicious ales and now PIZZA! All gamers are welcome and newcomers will be looked after by resident expert, award winning games designer, Andy Hopwood. The official games session hosted by Andy will run from 6.30pm but you are welcome to come down and start playing at any stage from 5pm. It is free to play but we do ask that you buy any and all drinks / food from the venue. https://www.facebook.com/hoponboardgames
Wednesday
Circle Battle Group - Highcroft Community Centre, 485 Slade Rd, Stockland Green, Birmingham B23 7JG - Wednesdays 7.00pm to 10.30pm - Roleplaying, wargames & boardgames group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/circlebattlegroup
Birmingham Playtesters - Chance & Counters, Custard Factory, Birmingham B9 4AA - One Wednesday a month (and one Thursday) - We have a growing number of board game designers in the Birmingham area who need playtesters for their games. This event is for those designers to get together, along with playtesters, and gather feedback on their latest designs. https://www.facebook.com/groups/BirminghamGameDesigners
Birmingham Central Boardgaming - The Good Intent, 32-33 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham B2 5HU - Every Other Wednesday from 6.00pm - If you live in Birmingham or The West Midlands and enjoy playing various card games and board games, feel free to join us! We have games for casual gamers or those who are new to boardgaming, and also for more regular gamers who are immersed in the addictive world of Modern Tabletop. https://www.meetup.com/Board-and-Card-Game-Enthusiasts-Birmingham
Halesowen Boardgames Club - The Stag and Three Horseshoes, Halesowen Road, Halesowen, B62 9BB - Every Wednesday from 7.30pm - http://www.halesowenboardgamers.org.uk
Bromsgrove Board Gamers - 2 Finstall Rd, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, B60 2DZ - Every Wednesday from 7.00pm - We are a friendly board gaming group that meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. Whether you're a board game veteran, recent convert or just curious about the hobby then you will be welcome. https://www.facebook.com/bromsgrovebg
Sedgley Boardgame Group - The White Lion Inn, 104 Bilston St, Sedgley, Dudley DY3 1JF - Monthly on a Wednesday 7.30pm to 10.30pm - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1292683664954124
Thursday
Birmingham Playtesters - Chance & Counters, Custard Factory, Birmingham B9 4AA - One Thursday a month (and one Wednesday) - We have a growing number of board game designers in the Birmingham area who need playtesters for their games. This event is for those designers to get together, along with playtesters, and gather feedback on their latest designs. https://www.facebook.com/groups/BirminghamGameDesigners
Sody’s Games Cafe - 226 Monument Road, Birmingham, B16 8UZ - Every Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm - Formerly Meeple Mayhem, they have re-opened and still have all the games! Bring your friends. Excellent tables, wheelchair friendly space and facilities, over 200 games and great food at reasonable prices. www.sodysbreakfastlunch.co.uk
Friday
South Birmingham Board Games & Wargames Club - Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9EA - Friday 6.30pm to 11.00pm - The club can cater for all forms of gaming; board games, card games, role-playing games and wargames. people can bring any games that they would like to play or join in with one at a table. We do try to encourage group games, such as Avalon, Codenames and Dixit, to facilitate interaction amongst those attending. The wargames do require more planning as there is more components to bring for one of these and a wide range of scales and periods are played. The club promotes social interaction rather than for small independent games who want to play long heavy games in one corner of the room week in week out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/349834595078639
Walsall Central Boardgaming - The Black Country Arms, 9 High Street, Walsall, WS1 1QW - Every Other Friday from 6.00pm - Our members have a big collection of modern tabletop board games to choose from. We rotate them each time, so there will always be variety. Please feel free to bring along similar games of your own. This is intended as a low-cost evening, but please do keep the owners happy with something from behind the counter/bar, perhaps one of their beers or a cuppa, or maybe their food is tempting enough. https://www.meetup.com/Board-and-Card-Game-Enthusiasts-Birmingham
Board Game Night - Four Oaks Baptist Church, Grange Lane, Four Oaks, B75 5JX - Last Friday each month 6.00pm to 10.00pm - Everybody welcome to attend; whether you are a beginner or experienced gamer. There are a range of games available to play, but you are welcome to bring your own too. Free admission and refreshments are available. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090371893575
Saturday
Griffins Gaming Boardgames - Griffins Gaming, 75 High St, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6SA - Every Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm - Eddie would like to welcome you to play games in the shop. We have a library of about 100 games and it’s free to play. https://www.facebook.com/GriffinsGaminguk
Wolverhampton Games Day. - Christ the King Church, 76 Pendeford Ave, Wolverhampton WV6 9EJ - Second Saturday each month Noon-9.30pm - https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamedayswolves
Sunday
Afternoon Play - Tilt, City Arcade, Birmingham, B2 4TX - First Sunday of the month from 2.00pm to 8.00pm - Afternoon Play is a casual monthly board game meet up. Those who like the thought of spending a lazy Sunday afternoon with tea, cakes and games are very welcome to come join us. People usually bring along a range of games, and you’re welcome to bring along your game of choice. Although we’re selling this as a board game afternoon, if there is anything else you’re keen to play within the confines of a pub then we'd love to give it a go. https://www.facebook.com/afternoonplay
Beacon Bloxwich Boardgames Group - Beacon Way Pub, 12 Pelsall Lane, Bloxwich, WS3 3DH - First Sunday of the month 12.00pm to 5.30pm - https://www.facebook.com/groups/384593658656618
South Birmingham Board Games & Wargames Club - Moseley All Services Club, 91 Church Rd, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9EA - Sunday from 1.30pm to 10.00pm - The club can cater for all forms of gaming; board games, card games, role-playing games and wargames. people can bring any games that they would like to play or join in with one at a table. We do try to encourage group games, such as Avalon, Codenames and Dixit, to facilitate interaction amongst those attending. The wargames do require more planning as there is more components to bring for one of these and a wide range of scales and periods are played. The club promotes social interaction rather than for small independent games who want to play long heavy games in one corner of the room week in week out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/349834595078639
Play More Games - Paramo Lounge, 40 High St, Solihull, B91 3TB - Last Sunday of the month 2.00pm to 10.45pm - Bring boardgames, play boardgames, drink beer, eat cake, meet fun people! Everyone welcome! The Paramo Lounge is a great venue, and we'll be upstairs and up for both light nonsense and brain burning cube pushing. With more than 4 hours of gaming time, there's time for plenty of games, and breaks in between. https://www.facebook.com/playmoregamessolihull
Sody’s Games Cafe - 226 Monument Road, Birmingham, B16 8UZ - Every Sunday from 11.00am to 6.00pm - Formerly Meeple Mayhem, they have re-opened and still have all the games! Bring your friends. Excellent tables, wheelchair friendly space and facilities, over 200 games and great food at reasonable prices. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091484291469
Shops and Cafes
Battleground Gaming - Acocks Green - battlegroundgaming.co.uk - SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY
Board In Brum - Willenhall - www.boardinbrum.co.uk - SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY
Chance & Counters - Digbeth - www.chanceandcounters.com/birmingham - CAFE / SPACE TO PLAY
Griffins Gaming - Erdington - www.griffinsgaming.com - SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY
The Hideout - City Centre, Jewellery Quarter - thehideoutbirmingham.co.uk - CAFE / BAR / SPACE TO PLAY (Thurs - Sun)
Manaleak - City Centre - www.manaleak.com - ONLINE SHOP / MAGIC THE GATHERING EVENTS
Sidekick Games - Balsall Common - www.sidekickgames.co.uk - SHOP / CAFE / SPACE TO PLAY
Sliced n Diced - Selly Oak - slicedndiced.uk - CAFE / SPACE TO PLAY
Sody’s Breakfast & Lunch - Five Ways - www.sodys-breakfast-lunch.business.site - CAFE / SPACE TO PLAY
Valkryx Gaming - Edgbaston - www.valkyrx.com - SPACE TO PLAY
Waylands Forge - Digbeth - www.waylandsforge.co.uk - SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY