Fortress Experiences At your local pub

Free board games at your local. Every week.

Come solo or bring mates. Pick from the games library or bring your own, and a Fortress host will help you find a table.

Free entry. Food and drinks sold by the pub.

Fortress tabletop gaming session
What to expect

A night at Board Game Social

Weekly social board games in the pub. Three things to know before your first night.

Vela at a chessboard, hands folded, mist serpents lifting the pieces

Pick a game

A library of party and strategy games on the night, or bring your own.

Jim and Carina raising Fortress tankards

Come solo. Bring mates.

Turn up on your own or with a group. A Fortress host helps you find a table.

The innkeeper sets bread and a bowl in front of Vela at a candlelit table

Learn as you play

Never played? A Fortress host helps you find a table and pick up the rules as you go.

Where to play Board Game Social

Where to play Board Game Social

Wednesday

Wednesday

Saturday

Saturday

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Sunday

Sunday

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Day to be confirmed

Day to be confirmed

Questions about Board Game Social

What can I expect at Board Game Social?

Tables set up with games ready to play or join. Groups and games shift through the night, and the host is around to help you find a table and teach the rules.

Do I need a group to play?

Not at all. Board Game Social is open to solo players and groups. Come with mates or come on your own and the host will get you into a game.

Do I need to know how to play?

No. The host teaches the rules as you go, and there's always something easy to start with. Beginners are welcome every week.

What kind of games are there?

A library of games brought in by Fortress, from quick party games to bigger strategy titles. Tell the host what you like and they'll point you to the right box.

Can I bring my own board games?

Absolutely. Bring a favourite from home and get a group going. It's a great way to find people who love the same games you do.

Can I just walk in, or do I need a ticket?

Grab a free ticket so we know you're coming, but you can always just walk in. The pub is open for food and drinks as normal.

How much does it cost?

It's free. Book a free ticket or just walk in, and buy food and drinks from the pub as normal.

Can under 18s come along?

Sessions run inside the pub, so the venue's own rules for minors apply. Check with the pub before bringing anyone under 18.