Au Bonheur des Jeux
21 Boulevard de Charonne, 75011 Paris
Wednesday · 18:30-22:30
12 EUR incl. one drink, unlimited games
checked 2026-10-19
Open Table
Open tables and game cafés (checked by hand)
Each card shows the date we checked it. Confirm times on the official page before you go.
The Kup (Apprenons les echecs)
The Kup, Rueil-Malmaison (street address not on page)
Friday · 19h
free
checked 2026-10-19
Cafe Cayo (Rencontres d'echecs)
9 Rue du Chevaleret, 75013 Paris
Thursday · 19:00-22:00
free
checked 2026-10-19
The Irishman (Rencontres d'echecs)
40 Boulevard Arago, 75013 Paris
Monday · 20:00-23:00
free
checked 2026-10-19
Upcoming
Game nights in Paris you can join
Check the official page before you go.
Fri20Nov
Free18:00–21:00
Agatha Christie mystery games night, Aimé Césaire library, Paris 14e
Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire
Fifty years after Agatha Christie's death, three libraries of south-west Paris celebrate the queen of crime, and the Aimé Césaire branch in the 14th arrondissement does it with a Friday evening of investigation-themed board games. Pull up a chair, pick a case and deduce alongside strangers. It is free, from age 14, with a free place to reserve online, by phone or at the desk. «Soirée jeux de société spécial enquête» Starts 18:00, ends about 21:00. Ville de Paris — « Que faire à Paris ? » open data (ODbL).
Fri20Nov
Free18:30–20:30
Board games night at Saint-Éloi library
Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi
Librarians host an evening of board games for young people and adults, with French Sign Language interpreters present. It is free, but places must be booked on the official page (bookings open 20 October). Joining a table and learning a new game together breaks the ice quickly.
Sat28Nov
Free18:30–19:30
Library Escape Game: A.B.C. Against Agatha Christie
Bibliothèque Amélie
Librarians run an Agatha Christie-themed escape game: solve the puzzles of a murder-mystery investigation inside the library. It is free but booking is required, and it is open to adults and children aged 10+. Cracking clues as a team is a fast way to bond with strangers.
Sat12Dec
Free14:30–17:30
Board games with sign-language interpreters, La Canopée, Paris
Médiathèque de la Canopée
The Canopée media library, under the wavy roof above the Forum des Halles in the very centre of Paris, takes out its board games for a Saturday afternoon: quick card games or long strategy boards, whatever you want to discover or show to others. Interpreters in French sign language are present throughout, so deaf and hearing players share the same tables. Free, from age 10; registration is advised and opens a month before. «Après-midi jeux (LSF/FR)» Starts 14:30, ends about 17:30. Ville de Paris — « Que faire à Paris ? » open data (ODbL).
Wed16Jun
Free16:00–18:00
Free board games afternoon for neighbours at the MVAC, Paris 11e
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 11e arrondissement
Every Wednesday afternoon the community and associations centre of the 11th arrondissement invites local residents to meet over board games such as Scrabble, card games and strategy games, and a Switch console is also available. You are welcome to bring your own favourite game to teach others. It is free and open to all ages. «Après-midi jeux de société» Starts 16:00, ends about 18:00. Ville de Paris — « Que faire à Paris ? » open data (ODbL).
Sun4Jul
Free14:00–19:00
Sunday board games afternoon at the 14e community house, Paris
Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 14e (entrance 22 rue Deparcieux)
Every Sunday afternoon the Jeux des Buttes group sets out tables, chairs and plenty of games at the community house of the 14th arrondissement, near rue Daguerre: party games, light and medium strategy games, expert games and the hidden-role bluffing game Blood on the Clocktower. It is free and open to everyone, and you can also bring your own games to share. Just turn up, the entrance is at 22 rue Deparcieux. «Jeux des Buttes» Starts 14:00, ends about 19:00. Ville de Paris — « Que faire à Paris ? » open data (ODbL).
Thu15Jul
Free14:30–17:00
Board games afternoon for adults at Louise Michel library, Paris 20e
Bibliothèque Louise Michel
Every other Thursday afternoon the Louise Michel library in the 20th arrondissement invites adults to discover new board games with Pascal, who always has a few surprises in his bag. Five minutes of rules and off you go: beginners are welcome, people chat as they play, and you can bring your own favourite games to share. It is free, and a very easy way to meet neighbours in eastern Paris. «Les jeux du jeudi» Starts 14:30, ends about 17:00. Ville de Paris — « Que faire à Paris ? » open data (ODbL).
Host a game night
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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 Paris?
Agatha Christie mystery games night, Aimé Césaire library, Paris 14e on Friday 20 November at 18:00. This page lists all 7 upcoming board-game nights, chess, quizzes and puzzle evenings in Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris free?
7 of the 7 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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