This Saturday, April 11, is National Board Game Day, and it might be the best excuse you will get all year to rally your group for an extra game night. Libraries, game stores, and community centres across the US are running events, and Asmodee has rolled out a month-long CATAN 6th Edition demo programme at participating local game stores to mark the occasion.
Game stores, libraries, and community centres are hosting open-play events this weekend, and it is genuinely one of the better excuses to drag a non-gamer friend out of the house.
If you are looking for ways to celebrate, here are a few ideas. Check whether your local game store is running a CATAN 6E demo or an open game night. Many libraries are hosting family-friendly drop-in sessions, including events in West Seattle, Zachary (Louisiana), and NC State. Invite someone who has not played a modern board game before, since gateway games like Ticket to Ride, Cascadia, and Azul are perfect for the occasion. Or dust off something from your shelf of shame that has been waiting for the right moment.
National Board Game Day is a reminder that the best part of this hobby is the people around the table. If you are looking for a group to play with, find a game night near you and turn one Saturday into a habit.
Sources: The Toy Insider | National Board Game Day | ICv2
