“ Hi~New in town. Really hope there are some nearby meet up groups for toddler playdates or mom's social hours! ”

“ I'm looking to meet others with the same energy level and interests. My dog and I also enjoy getting out and walking, playing and meeting other dog lovers. Warmer weather is HERE and camping season starts SOON! ”

“ Hello I am new to salem and looking forward to meeting new people. Would like to learn Mah Jongg-any teachers and players out there. ”

“ Hi, I own 2 Newfoundlands. Love the big teddy bears! ”

“ first time going sounds like fun ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I fly stuntkites and play harmonica. ”

“ Hello All, Looking forward to playing some games I know - scrabble, cribbage, and learning a few new ones (would like to learn whist). Look forward to meeting others. Marianne ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have studied and followed Tolkien's works since a very young age. I would love to meet other like minded folk who shares the same love for such timeless masterpieces as his. ”

“ Hello everyone! I'm an aspiring classical pianist who recently moved to the Nashua area. I'd love to meet others and perhaps get a bit of chamber music going. I'm excited to attend my first meetup! ”

“ I'm just trying to see who is out there to play some Axis & Allies. It is hard to find players. I wouldn't mind getting into Diplomacy as well, although I have little experience with it. ”

“ Hi! This sounds like so much fun! I hope to make it to the next meet-up! ”

“ Hey there gamers... I live in Cambridge (Inman Square), have only been up here for a little over a year. I'm an avid wargamer and a pretty regular euro-gamer. I've been playing with a group out of Waltham for a while now. Glad to meet you folks! ”

“ I enjoy Settlers, Puerto Rico, Carcassone, and similar-type games, though usually only end up regularly playing party games with friends. Would enjoy finding a group to meet up semi-regularly to play some games witha bit more strategy. ”

“ Hello everybody, I'm here to meet other people who are into Taoism, horses, the I-Ching, Middle Eastern music and freeskiing. ”

“ I really do like Carcassonne and other games like that. :-) Nothing like a good cup of Carcassonne... Wait, a CUP? ”

“ Have made one LTRBOX and soon to make a new one ;) ”

“ I am new to the area and miss playing Euchre. I used to play with a tight group in PA. I am looking for something like that around here. ”

“ So, I am pretty much addicted to Carcassone and have run out of people to play with me. I also like a few other "strategy" word games. I just moved to Boston and am really looking for a community that wants to do some serious board game playing! ”

“ Just moved to Boston and looking to reconstruct all my favorite hobbies.. ”

“ I am single, 24 years old and from Weymouth, MA. I found out about this group through a churchgroup I am a member of. I enjoy meeting new people and having fun, fun, fun!!! Wow me with new games and also with new personalities. I am desperate to ”

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“ I want local Boardgames Meetups because I enjoy thinking and being creative and I enjoy meeting other people who think deeply and are creative. I'm not sure how this website works to connect people. I can be reached at vitas@GracefulBoot.com. ”

“ Moved here about a year ago. Am 37, female, married (for a long time), love dogs, am an aspiring writer. Am looking to share interests with others in the area. ”

“ There are a number of established boardgame groups in the area. http://unitygames.org/ is a good place to look. I mostly go to the South Shore Gamers, Monday nights at the B&N in the Walpole Mall (6:30-10PM). We're always looking for more players. ”

“ I've been in Boston almost 3 years and I'm out to have fun and make friends! ”

“ Hello, my name is Onyx, I'm looking for meetups of people with similar interests as mine, be it gaming, gothic, music, anything. I want to meet new people and possibly new friends, gimme a shout or drop me a line, Onyx_Raine@hotmail.com, I'm on msn ”

“ Now in Wakefield! ”

“ I enjoy playing all types of card games and would like to meet new people and possibly make new connections. ”

“ I grew up in a TV-free house, so we learned to play music and card and board games; the music passed me right by but I still love the competitiveness of a fierce game of backgammon! ”

“ hi, I 'd like to have an opportunity to meet new people and have fun in the process! ”

“ I love the outdoors. No dress rehearsals in this life. live like you want to now. :) ”

“ I'm learning bridge and am also a fan of hearts and spades, and...food. ”

“ My husband and I are looking for other local couples to enjoy a game night with different board games. ”

“ Hi, I've only been in the Boston area for 3 years. I work alot and find it hard to meet new people. I used to play Mah Jongg weekly but haven't played in several years. I love to play and thought this might be a way to also make some new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy playing board games and would also like to meet new people ”

“ Hi, I moved to Quincy about a year and a half ago. I grew up in North Carolina. My wife and I moved up here after college and we love it up here. I am looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends. ”

“ Hi My name is Antoinette & I am coordinating a Scrabble Scrimmage fundraiser for my Boxer rescue group. Scheduled for May 5th at the Millis MA American Legion. More info to be posted at www.boxerbuddies.org ”