The Woodward Bar 37 backgammon night (Geneva Backgammon Society)
37 Quai Wilson, 1201 Genève, Suisse
monthly (next Wednesday) · Début à 19 h
None listed
checked 2026-10-19
Open Table
Open tables and game cafés (checked by hand)
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Joca soirées jeux (Ludothèque des Eaux-Vives)
27 rue du Nant à Genève
roughly twice monthly, Fridays · 20h
Free
checked 2026-10-19
Upcoming
Game nights in Geneva you can join
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Fri22Jan
Free19:30–22:30
Free Board Game Evening at the Petit-Saconnex Toy Library, Geneva
Ludothèque du Petit-Saconnex
The Petit-Saconnex toy library sets out a varied selection of board games for an evening of play, with librarians on hand to explain the rules and a few snacks. It is free with no registration. The organisers expressly invite people to come alone as well as with friends, so finding a table to join is easy.
Fri19Mar
Free19:30–22:30
Board games evening at the Petit-Saconnex toy library, Geneva
Ludothèque du Petit-Saconnex
The Petit-Saconnex toy library hosts an evening of board games from its varied collection, free and without registration, with snacks and friendly librarians to explain the games. The invitation explicitly welcomes people coming alone, with friends or with family (children from 7, under-12s accompanied). «Soirée jeux de société» Starts 19:30, ends about 22:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Ludothèque du Petit-Saconnex (open data).
Fri21May
Free19:30–22:30
Free board games night at the Petit-Saconnex toy library, Geneva
Ludothèque du Petit-Saconnex
The Petit-Saconnex toy library hosts an evening of board games with a varied selection, free of charge and without registration, with snacks and friendly game librarians to explain the rules. The organisers explicitly welcome people coming on their own as well as friends, colleagues and families. Sitting down at a game table is one of the simplest ways to start chatting with strangers. «Soirée jeux de société» Starts 19:30, ends about 22:30. Source: OpenAgenda — Ludothèque du Petit-Saconnex (open data).
Wed16Jun
Free18:30–22:00
Free mahjong evening for beginners and players, Plainpalais, Geneva
Maison de quartier de Plainpalais
Once a month mahjong fans, beginners and experienced players alike, meet at the Plainpalais neighbourhood centre in Geneva, and they are happy to teach anyone who wants to learn. The evening is free and open to everyone from age 12. Bring a little something for the shared potluck buffet. «Soirées Mahjong» Starts 18:30, ends about 22:00. Source: OpenAgenda — Ville de Genève - événements organisés par des organisations externes à la Ville de Genève (open data).
Host a game night
No table near you? Set one up in a minute.
Create a free invite (pick the Game night template), share the link, and the people who say yes bring the snacks. This is the whole host kit:
- A public table — a café, a bar's back room or a library room beats your living room for strangers.
- Two or three short games that take one minute to explain; save the four-hour epic for later.
- Cap it at 4–8 players per table and say so in the invite.
- Beginners welcome, in writing — it is the line that gets newcomers to say yes.
- Fixed end time, two to three hours, so leaving is easy and coming back next time is too.
Questions people ask
When is the next game night in Geneva?
Free Board Game Evening at the Petit-Saconnex Toy Library, Geneva on Friday 22 January at 19:30. This page lists all 4 upcoming board-game nights, chess, quizzes and puzzle evenings in Geneva from our feed.
What is an open table?
An open table is a table where the organisers seat strangers together. You come alone, say you are new, and they explain the game.
Can I go to a game night in Geneva alone?
Yes. Tables are always short a player and quiz teams take solo players. Arrive at the start, tell the host it is your first time, and you will be seated and taught the rules.
Are game nights in Geneva free?
4 of the 4 upcoming game nights listed here are marked free. Others may ask for a drink, a ticket or a small entry fee — check the official page of each venue or event.
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