Eric’s Game Events

Welcome. I host regular strategy game events. You can RSVP for Merrimack Eurogames in this event list. The next one is here.

The games we play are called casual games, family games, Eurogames, strategy board games, or German-style board games. The games are designed for everybody to play and typically do not eliminate players before the end of the game. We aim for games from about 1½ to 2½ hours each, although they have been skewing longer lately. I have these games.

New Gamers Welcome

If you are new to these games, see the Wikipedia page or the introduction below.

We frequently play new games and teach the rules before playing, so new players can jump right in. There is no need to bring food or anything except your own preferred beverage, just RSVP via the link above or email me and come.

Upcoming Events

All participants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. RSVP for Merrimack Eurogames in this event list. If you cannot RSVP through Meetup.com, email me to RSVP or get more information.

Sunday, November 23, 2025 On schedule.
Sunday, December 28, 2025 On schedule.
Sunday, January 25, 2026 On schedule.
Sunday, February 22, 2026 On schedule.
Sunday, March 22, 2026 On schedule.
Sunday, April 26, 2026 On schedule.
Sunday, May 24, 2026 On schedule.
Sunday, June 28, 2026 On schedule.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 On schedule.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 On schedule.
Sunday, September 27, 2026 On schedule.
Sunday, October 25, 2026 On schedule.

Food

I provide pizza partway through the event (voluntary donations accepted, changed to Chinese food on holidays). Please be careful about mixing food and games. Some of my games are irreplaceable.

Introduction

We play mostly strategy games / Eurogames. They have more interesting decisions than classic American board games, generally feature no player elimination, and may have catch-up mechanisms and little or no randomness. Our games generally are not trivia games, party games, word games, role-playing games, or long war or economic campaign games. (Some of them are long. Good ones have been creeping longer, and I would like to get back to medium-length games.)

Examples

Sol: Last Days of a Star.
In the Hall of the Mountain King. Photo by Sara Hall.
My Father’s Work.
Barcelona.
Ulm.
Power Grid.
Tigris & Euphrates.

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