22 listings in and around Columbia, SC, Thursday, November 12 through Wednesday, November 18. Soonest: Autumn Learn to Play Series at Firefly Toys & Games (Sunday 10 a.m.); Challenge Accepted: Board Games at Chapin Branch Library (Thursday 5:30 p.m.); Game On: Tabletop Fusion at Batesburg-Leesville Branch Library (Thursday 5:30 p.m.); Commander Night at Undercover Comics & Cards (Thursday 6 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Firefly Toys & GamesColumbia, SC12 mi
Game night
Runs across the dates shown.
Limited run.
Firefly Toys & Games, 736 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Chapin Branch LibraryChapin, SC27 mi
Board games
A board game evening for students in grades 9 through 12, with room for both competitive and cooperative play.
Chapin Branch Library, 129 Columbia Avenue, Chapin, SC 29036
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Batesburg-Leesville Branch LibraryBatesburg, SC37 mi
Game night
A chance to try your luck at tabletop games like mahjongg and canasta, with no experience needed. For ages 16 and up.
Batesburg-Leesville Branch Library, 203 Armory Street, Batesburg, SC 29006
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Undercover Comics & CardsColumbia, SC5.3 mi
Board games
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.
Undercover Comics & Cards, 6420 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Aura Kitchen & BarColumbia, SC8.1 mi
Music bingo
Music bingo at Aura Kitchen & Bar featuring movie soundtracks, TV favorites, and on-screen music. Free.
Aura Kitchen & Bar, 916 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Firefly Toys & GamesColumbia, SC12 mi
Game night
Learn to play Gundam Assemble, Bandai's new tabletop miniatures and strategy game.
Firefly Toys & Games, 736 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Eastern Time
Cayce-West Columbia Branch LibraryWest Columbia, SC11 mi
Mahjong
A traditional tile game of strategy, offered as a tabletop alternative to screens for players of every skill level. Ages 18+.
Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library, 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Chapin Branch LibraryChapin, SC27 mi
Game night
The classic D&D role-playing game, played at the library with room for eight players. Ages 18+.
Chapin Branch Library, 129 Columbia Avenue, Chapin, SC 29036
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
McElveen LibraryShaw AFB, SC26 mi
Game night
McElveen Library, 400 Shaw Dr, Shaw AFB, SC 29152
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Undercover Comics & CardsColumbia, SC5.3 mi
Board games
Cube Clash, an event at Undercover Comics & Cards, with room for 24 players.
Undercover Comics & Cards, 6420 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time
Firefly Toys & GamesColumbia, SC12 mi
Game night
The November Pokemon League Challenge.
Firefly Toys & Games, 736 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Richland library St. AndrewsColumbia, SC11 mi
Board games
A meetup for playing board games with new people, in groups of four or more, in one big group or two. Games are provided, favorites are welcome, and snacks are a $5 donation.
Richland library St. Andrews, 2916 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Pines to Palmettos GamesNewberry, SC44 mi
Board games
Magic: The Gathering's Commander format, with 100-card singleton decks, played in teams of two at Pines to Palmettos Games.
Pines to Palmettos Games, 1408 Main St, Newberry, SC 29108
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Halcyon Of LancasterLancaster, SC50 mi
Game night
A relaxed Pokémon day of games and activities with friends. Free.
Halcyon Of Lancaster, 226 N Park Dr, Lancaster, SC 29720
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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1 p.m.–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 9 S Main StSumter, SC33 mi
Game night
Venue at 9 S Main St, 9 South Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Tailgate Tavern 2Aiken, SC58 mi
Music bingo
Weekly music bingo with Dr. Factenstein that is free to play and family friendly, with gift cards for the top finishers.
Tailgate Tavern 2, 231 The Alley, Aiken, SC 29801
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: wings · tacos · burgers · pizza · sandwiches · saladsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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6 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Batesburg-Leesville Branch LibraryBatesburg, SC37 mi
Bingo
Autumn-themed bingo for grades K through 5 that builds listening and social skills as kids mark their cards and call out wins.
Batesburg-Leesville Branch Library, 203 Armory Street, Batesburg, SC 29006
Monday, November 16, 2026, 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Spring Valley High SchoolColumbia, SC5.1 mi
Mahjong
An in-person mahjong series where friendly competition comes with snacks and prizes.
Spring Valley High School, 120 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m. Eastern Time
Game night
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 7 players; entry is $5.
The Side Deck Gaming Cafe - Columbia, 406 Huger St, Columbia, SC 29201
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
The Side Deck Gaming Cafe - ColumbiaColumbia, SC8.5 mi
Game night
Magic: The Gathering in Pauper, where every card in a deck must once have been printed as a common. Competitive play for up to 32 players; entry is $10.
The Side Deck Gaming Cafe - Columbia, 406 Huger St, Columbia, SC 29201
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
CharterLexington, SC23 mi
Music bingo
Bingo where songs replace numbers, hosted by Four Dogs Entertainment. You don't need music knowledge to play, and food and drinks are available from Charter 803.
Charter, 269 Charter Oak Road, Lexington, SC 29072
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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7 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
Tailgate Tavern 2Aiken, SC58 mi
Bingo
Trivia
A one-hour game of trivia bingo hosted by Dr. Factenenstein.
Tailgate Tavern 2, 231 The Alley, Aiken, SC 29801
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: wings · tacos · burgers · pizza · sandwiches · saladsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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