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From Alhambra to Zooloretto: A Quick Introduction to Modern Board Games: Gamer Resources

Resources for Gamers

Gaming Groups

  • Meetup.com. Locate board gaming groups in your area.

Places to Game (Minneapolis-Saint Paul)

  • Minneapolis Board Game Marathon. "An open table board game event held in Minneapolis for dedicated and focused board game players. The Minneapolis Board Game Marathon is scheduled 11 times a year and usually held on the second Saturday of the month."
  • Fantasy Flight Games Event Center. A gaming center for those living in the Twin Cities metro area. Check out their calendar for open gaming times and scheduled events. 

Learning More About Board Games

  • BoardGameGeek. The Web's premier site for board games. Read member reviews, ask questions about strategy or rules, and share your enthusiasm by curating your own collection and posting geeklists. One of your presenters particularly likes their annual holiday gift guide.

Other Local Resources (Minneapolis-Saint Paul

  • Minneapolis/Saint Paul Gamers. A continuous thread at BoardGameGeek with current news, information, and informal discussion about board gaming in the Twin Cities metro area.