Yes. Most people come alone or in pairs.

Do I need to know the games?

No. The rules are explained at the table, and there are usually short, simple games to start with.

Most are free, sometimes a small fee or you buy a drink. The price is on each date.

Board game night in Bern

Open game nights where you can come alone and join a table straight away.

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Magic am Dienstag Tuesday 20 October, 18:45 · Brasserie Lorraine, Quartiergasse 17, 3013 Bern
Bern Connect & Games @Erupt 🎲🃏♟️🧩🀄 Wednesday 21 October, 18:30 · Erupt Lounge (3. floor), Parkterrasse 14, 3012 Bern
Let's talk videogames Friday 23 October, 18:00 · Bahnhofplatz 2, 3011 Bern
Strategie-Spiele at Villa Stucki Friday 23 October, 19:00 · Villa Stucki, Ahorn room (1st floor), Seftigenstrasse 11, 3007 Bern
RPG-Höck: You meet in a Tavern! Wednesday 28 October, 18:00 · Parkterrasse 14, 3012 Bern
Board Game Meetup at Erupt Thursday 29 October, 18:00 · Erupt Lounge (3. floor), Parkterrasse 14, 3012 Bern
Eine Partie Schach gefällig? at Bibliothek Länggasse Friday 30 October, 14:00 · Bibliothek Länggasse, Vereinsweg 27, 3012 Bern
PATT games night at Cafe Hueber Saturday 31 October, 17:00 · Cafe Hueber, Huberstrasse 13A, 3008 Bern

The hosts usually bring a pile of games. You sit at a table with a free seat and someone explains the rules. No experience needed.

A game gives everyone at the table something to do, so talking is easy. Go two or three times and you start seeing familiar faces.

Can I come alone?: Yes. Most people come alone or in pairs.
Do I need to know the games?: No. The rules are explained at the table, and there are usually short, simple games to start with.
What does it cost?: Most are free, sometimes a small fee or you buy a drink. The price is on each date.