About Us

WNL Gamers is a welcoming board game club in Wootton, Bedford. Our evenings are filled with laughter, games, and a relaxed sense of community. Whether you’re a first-time gamer or a seasoned strategist, there’s always a seat at the table for you.

We usually meet on the second Saturday of each month at Wootton New Life Methodist Church. The evening begins at 6:00 PM, with food, snacks, and drinks available as people arrive. Everything is free to enjoy, but we suggest a £3 donation per person to help cover costs — and we also offer cans of drink for £1 each. There’s no pressure to contribute; just come along and enjoy yourself.

The event space is set up café-style, with games on display and plenty of opportunity to browse, chat, or settle in. Around 6:15–6:20 PM, the evening kicks off with a short welcome from our organiser, who explains how things will run.

We usually start with a short “filler” game — something light and quick to get things going. Our regular table hosts each introduce the game (or games) they’ll be running, and guests are invited to join whichever table appeals.

After the first round (around 40 minutes), there’s a short break before we move on to longer, more strategic games. Again, table hosts introduce their picks, and guests can move around and choose where they’d like to play. We typically wrap up around 9:00 PM.

We’re a relatively new group, currently with 4 regular table hosts, a few faithful helpers, and a mix of newcomers and returning guests. We’re growing slowly and hope to become a fixture of the local community.

While we’re not a religious group, WNL Gamers is proudly supported by Wootton New Life Methodist Church, who host us and see the club as a fun way to bring the community together and welcome new faces into the building.

We’re also hoping to try out new ideas — like a swap-and-sell table, or lending games between members — so don’t be surprised if the format shifts now and then!

Come along, bring a friend, and see what it’s all about.