Everything your group needs, finally in one place
Board game communities are scattered across Meetup, Discord, spreadsheets, and group chats. Backseat Gamer pulls it all together.
Find your next game night
Search events by location, game type, or community. The platform detects where you are and shows what's happening nearby. No more trawling Facebook groups and Meetup pages separately.
- Search by city or current location
- Filter by game type — board games, RPGs, wargames
- See who's attending before you commit
RSVP in one click, waitlist handled automatically
Spot the event, hit RSVP, done. If it's full, you're automatically added to the waitlist. When someone drops out, you get bumped up — no chasing the organiser to ask if there's space.
- One-click RSVP with instant confirmation code
- Automatic waitlist promotion when spots open
- Sync to your calendar — Google, Outlook, or .ics
Join communities that match how you play
Find groups for your kind of gaming — casual gateway games, competitive tournaments, RPG campaigns, or wargaming clubs. Each community has its own events, members, and game library.
- Browse communities by location and game type
- Import your BGG collection in seconds
- See what friends are bringing to events
More for players
BGG collection sync
Import your BoardGameGeek collection, rate games, and link them to events so everyone knows what's being brought.
Friends and activity
Add friends, see what they're RSVPing to, and discover events through people you already play with.
Achievements
Unlock achievements for attending events, growing your collection, and being part of the community. Collect badges along the way.
Push notifications
Know instantly when you're off the waitlist, an event changes, or your application is reviewed.