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Something for everyone
Party Games - Laugh, shout, and play together.
Cooperative - Work as a team to win.
Competitive - Play against each other.
Social Deduction - Solve mysteries, bluff, or uncover secrets.
Abstract/Skill - Logic, patterns, and strategy.
Card Games - Portable and replayable, often fast paced.
Dice/Push Your Luck - Roll/action, risk, and hope for the best.
Adventure/Thematic - Story-driven or immersive worlds.
Puzzle/Escape - Solve puzzles and complete challenges.
Age Guide
5+ → Simple, tactile, quick fun (stacking, matching, reactions).
6+ → Early readers, basic rules, short turns.
8+ → Core family games (most players start here - also known as gateway games).
10+ → Strategy begins, more independence needed.
12+ → Deeper thinking, some themes, more complex rules, actions and decisions
14+ → Long, complex, or intense games
HOW TO CHOOSE A GAME
1. Pick a vibe - party, cosy, competitive, themed etc.
2. Pick a difficulty level ️- we have a colour code system for level of difficulty, from quick and easy to learn/play to more complex epic adventures.
3. Check the player count, we have solo games to large player count party games.
4. Check time ️- see how long it takes to play and consider the number of players will increase time on many games. Some adventures may need to be played over multiple sessions.
Images from some of our Past Events
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What’s Games for Good About?
'Games for Good' started as low pressure board game events designed especially for:
- Neurodivergent young people
- Home school families
- Teens who find typical social spaces overwhelming
- Anyone feeling isolated or who prefer strategy over small talk.
We welcome everyone and have enjoyed meeting all kinds of lovely people from all walks of life.
Why Board Games?
They provide:
- Clear rules and structure which can reduce social anxiety
- Shared focus so eye contact and small talk are optional
- Turn taking and cooperation in a natural, low-pressure way
- Predictable interactions that feel safe and manageable
- Achievement and mastery which builds confidence
For many people, young or old (erm mature), especially those who are autistic, ADHD, anxious, or shy, games create connection without the spotlight.
You are not “making friends.”
You are defeating a boss together, trading sheep for wheat, solving a mystery or surviving a zombie apocalypse!
Mental Health Benefits
Research and experience show that tabletop gaming can:
- Reduce loneliness and social isolation
- Boost mood and emotional regulation
- Strengthen problem solving and flexible thinking
- Create a sense of belonging
What Makes Our Events Different?
We design sessions with accessibility in mind:
- Sensory aware spaces
- Small group tables
- Simplified game guides and/or game explainers where possible
- Aids: card holders, mats to soften sound or make it easier to pick up cards from the table, silent dice shakers, player guides
- No forced participation
- come as you are - there's no judgement here
- Drop in and structured sessions
How can you help?
host a game or explain rules
host a game or explain rules
host a game or explain rules
Love games?
We need friendly facilitators to:
- Teach rules or provide assistance
- Create calm, inclusive spaces
- Help new players feel welcome
join our community
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host a game or explain rules
We need volunteers to help us run our programs effectively. Whether it's event planning or administrative tasks, making the teas and coffees or playing new games, your support can help us achieve our goals.
Donate Games
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Donate Games
We would love to have games for all ages and abilities so we would really appreciate any donations of:
- Strategy games
- Cooperative games
- Card games
- Party games
- Family friendly classics
Please drop off at a session or email us 😀