How can I start a regular board game night that more neighbors attend?
#1
I’ve been trying to organize a casual monthly board game night in my apartment building’s common room, but I’m struggling to get more than the same three neighbors to show up. I put flyers in the mailroom and posted in our building’s online portal, but the response has been pretty flat. Has anyone had luck building a regular local event from scratch like this?
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#2
Tried this in my building last year. I did a quick chat in the lobby and handed out a tiny flyer, then reminded folks the day before. It took weeks but we finally had a few more faces. Face to face felt better than notes.
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#3
Time matters a lot. We held it after dinner to avoid conflicts with chores and kids and I added a 10 minute intro game so people could warm up quickly. Still slow but the energy was better and a couple new people stayed longer.
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#4
We tried a rotating host idea where each month a different neighbor runs a small setup. People pay more attention when it feels like their turn. It did not explode but we kept seeing one or two new folks.
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#5
Maybe the space is the hurdle and not the invites. We added a fold out table and a lamp and it helped the vibe. Could the room itself be keeping people away?
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