Quick answer: In Barnet you can play board games at Kongfortable Cantonese Board Games at the Meritage Centre (Meetup group) and Leisure Games (games shop with tables to play at). The next confirmed date is Sat 14 Nov, 1 pm (Kongfortable Cantonese Board Games at the Meritage Centre). One more group is listed below; check their own page before you go.
Leisure Games on Ballards Lane in Finchley is one of the country's biggest games shops, with a library of games to try at its free tables and open gaming on Wednesday evenings. Up the road, The Elephant Inn in North Finchley hosts a board games night every Monday, and Kongfortable runs a monthly Cantonese-speaking board game afternoon at the Meritage Centre in Hendon.
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Kongfortable Cantonese Board Games at the Meritage Centre
Kongfortable is a board game group for Hong Kongers in London, played and taught in Cantonese. Its regular Colindale session at the Meritage Centre in Hendon brings a big spread, from Agricola, Wingspan and Spirit Island to Azul, Faraway and The Mind, and helpers will teach you any game. Around 30 places, so RSVP on Meetup and pay ahead. Ages 11 and up, with under-16s accompanied.
Where
Meritage Centre, Church End, Hendon, London, NW4 4JT
When
About once a month on a Saturday afternoon, 1pm to 7:30pm.
One of the biggest specialist games shops in the country, on Ballards Lane in Finchley, with a gaming space at the back and a big shelf of library games you can try at its free tables. There's free open gaming on Wednesday evenings and some Sundays, plus family games days, Magic and other card game tournaments, and roleplaying events. Bring your own or borrow from the library.
Where
100 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London, N3 2DN
When
Monday to Saturday 11am to 6pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm.
A hosted board games night every Monday at The Elephant Inn on Ballards Lane in North Finchley. The host brings a pile of crowd-pleasers like Scrabble, Herd Mentality, Cluedo and Articulate and fits you into a game, so you don't need a team or any experience.
Where
The Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, London, N12 8NR
When
Every Monday.
Good for beginners
Yes
Games to borrow
Yes
Check the organiser's own page before you go, as times can change.
