Wednesday night casual Dungeons & Dragons 6:30 to 11 p.m. Pasadena hours: Monday through Friday 11 a.m. Gaffurri encourages interested players to “come in, ask questions and be geeky.” Gameology also has a Discord server. The Pasadena location has custom-built tables with an inset pocket to prevent dice from falling off. Don’t miss Monday’s board game night in Upland. Tournament-level players should check the store’s website for competitive events. Casual players should try Sundays and Wednesdays at the Pasadena location, which are casual Pokémon and Dungeons & Dragons nights, respectively. To play, you need to bring your own games and decks. Gameology has game nights for both casual and tournament-level players. Gameology has two locations, one in Pasadena and one in Upland. Kevin Gaffuri, the owner of Gameology, describes it as a refuge from stress and a place to go to have fun. Pricing: Meals $6 to $11 drinks $2 to $7. There is an active Discord where you can find out about events and discuss games. The most popular coffee drinks here are the strawberry-and-rose-flavored King’s Rose and vanilla-and-lavender-flavored Queen’s Lavender.

Show up solo or in a group staff members will play with those who come alone or encourage people with similar interests and skill levels to join together. There are also events for beginners, including Dungeons & Dragons 101 and Learn the Game of the Week, which teaches patrons to play a game in full.

Nightly board game events can draw 40 to 50 people, with a focus on creating a safe and inviting community. The store has a custom Dungeons & Dragons world that you can only experience there. The gameologists can also demo the game, making it easy to jump right in. Games range from multiple-hour strategy games to 15-minute party games. So-called “gameologists” recommend games they think you’ll enjoy based on your interests. Its library includes more than 300 board games, including some, like Quacks of Quedlinburg, with upgraded pieces not available in standard boxes. Game N’ Grounds is a clean, inviting neighborhood coffee shop and a fully stocked board game store and cafe all in one.

Table top games without dice