Game nights in Arvada, CO tonight and this week

Game night where board games, war games and Switch share the room. Drop in with something to play or join what's already going.

Queer YA D&D for LGBTQ+ identifying folx, from seasoned TTRPG players to beginners, with long-term campaigns and one-shots. Food and light snacks provided, with GF and V options.

Magic: The Gathering in Commander, its four-player format: each deck is built around one legendary card, its commander, and everyone starts at 40 life.

A Dungeons & Dragons game at a local game store: each player is a hero in a shared story and says what their character does, while one person, the Dungeon Master, runs the story and says when to roll dice. Room for up to 28 players; entry is $5.

Sessions of Dungeons & Dragons 5.5e in Beadle & Grimm's urban fantasy setting, Skullduggery.

Magic: The Gathering in Pauper, where every card in a deck must once have been printed as a common. Room for up to 44 players; entry is $10.

A monthly backgammon tournament with a $20 entry and an optional $20 side pool. USBGF membership is required, but first-timers can play without it.

Game Night @ Devil’s Craft in Winter Park, Colorado.

A laid-back board game group at a craft brewery, with tables of games from easy introductory picks to more strategic ones. Great beer is on tap, and new players are taught.

A Standard Showdown: most stores run three to five rounds, each a best-of-three match of Magic: The Gathering in Standard, which uses only the newest sets. The winner gets a special promo card while supplies last. Casual play.

Magic: The Gathering in Commander, its four-player format: each deck is built around one legendary card, its commander, and everyone starts at 40 life. Casual play.

A game night at The TableTop Tap hosted by Waterbear Workshop, featuring games they've made, games to playtest and open play from their collection.