The impending Mud Season got you down? Consider stopping by one of these gaming groups. Whether you’re a beginner at chess or looking to test your Scrabble skills against more experienced opponents, there is something for everyone.
While some of these groups meet regularly, others are one-time events. Be sure to check in with event organizers if you have any questions.
If games aren’t your specialty, there are many other groups to get involved with. Check out our club list: http://www.vnews.com/Social-Club-Meetings-in-the-Upper-Valley-12302469.
Email additions and updates to calendar@vnews.com.
General Game Nights
Family Game Night in Enfield
Saturday, March 3, 6-9 p.m.
Enfield Community Building, 308 Route 4.
Board games for the entire family, a cribbage tournament ($10 entry fee), prizes and homemade food. Proceeds benefit the Mascoma football program. Donations accepted for dinner. yarrow@vanessastonere.com or 603-632-5757.
“Mega Spring Meltdown” Game Day in Fairlee
Saturday, April 7, 9 a.m.-11:59 p.m.
Lake Morey Resort, 1 Clubhouse Road.
Green Mountain Gamers, a social network for game enthusiasts in Vermont, hosts 15 hours of tabletop gaming. Door prizes. Admission at the door: $20 for adults, $15 for ages 13-21, 12 and under free. Discount for pre-registration. Visit https://www.greenmountaingamers.com. Facebook: @greenmountaingamers.
Game Night in Bradford, Vt.
Third Mondays, 5:30 p.m.
Colatina Exit restaurant, 164 Main St.
Play board, card and tabletop games like Guillotine, Castle Panic, Puerto Rico, Fluxx, Cards Against Humanity and more, every third Monday of the month. Bring games to share, if desired. For all ages. Food purchase optional. colatinagamenight@gmail.com.
Chess
Chess Club in Hanover
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Howe Library, 13 South St.
Drop in for a game of chess. For beginning to seasoned players of all ages. Free. reference@thehowe.org or 603-643-4120.
Chess Club in Thetford
Thursday, March 1
6:30- 7:30 p.m.
Latham Memorial Library, 16 Library Road.
Play chess and get tips from a pro. For fifth-graders and up with at least a basic knowledge of the game. Registration requested: email librarians@thetfordlibrary.org. Free. 802-785-4361.
Chess Club in Newport
Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Richards Free Library, 58 N. Main St.
Chess enthusiasts of all ages are invited to play on the third Saturday of every month. Free. 603-863-3430.
Cribbage
Cribbage in Norwich
Thursdays, 6 p.m.
American Legion Post No. 8, 228 Beaver Meadow Road.
Open to all ages and ability levels. No partner required. Refreshments. $5. 802-299-0395.
Role-Playing Games
Role-Playing Game Club in Norwich
First Mondays, 3:30-5 p.m.
Norwich Public Library, 368 Main St.
A monthly gathering for gamers interested in Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder and other tabletop role-playing games. For fifth grade and up. Free. lisa.milchman@norwichlibrary.org or 802-649-1184.
Scrabble
Scrabble Night in Newbury, Vt.
Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Tenney Memorial Library, 4886 Main St.
Games held every Thursday. Multiple Scrabble boards available. Free. 802-866-5366.
Upper Valley Scrabble Club in White River Junction
Mondays, 5-10 p.m.
Meets every Monday to play tournament-style Scrabble in a friendly environment. Details at uvsclub.org.
