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SCHEDULE
OUR NEXT SESSION
This month’s venue is at Craig’s home in Canton, GA with meals taken on consensus (i.e., between games) at local restaurants.
Dune Imperium with Expansions
I think everyone already knows how to play, and these tutorials may be superfluous
The Key: #1 & #3
Theft at Cliffrock Villa
Sabotage at Luck Llama Land
Previous Session
9AM Optional breakfast meetup at:
Oakwood Cafe
195 W Cuyler St
Dalton, GA 30720
Shaw Industries Plant WD
2305 Abutment Rd
Dalton, Ga 30721
Late Lunch / Early Dinner
D Donatelli
825 Chattanooga Ave
Suites 1 & 2 of the Mill at Crown Garden
Dalton, GA 30720
UPCOMING
http://AtlantaGameFest.com/
Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
#44 Autumn 2024
10/03/24 THU to
10/06/24 SUN
https://diceanddiversions.com
Dice & Diversions
200 Interstate N Pkwy E SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
#2 Winter 2025
01/17/25 FRI to
01/19/25 SUN
http://AtlantaGameFest.com/
Hilton Atlanta Northeast
5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
#45 Winter 2025
02/06/25 THU to
02/09/25 SUN
https://tngamedays.com/
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
700 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
Winter 2025
03/27/25 FRI to
(Thursday evening for Hotel guests)
03/30/25 SUN
CALENDAR
Titles with a ▲ denote upgraded components, exclusives, or deluxe editions. Click HERE to open the calendar in its own tab. This schedule may also shows some local opportunities from other board gaming groups. View past events for an idea of the game weights and styles the group has been enjoying.
ABOUT
WellPlayed is distinct from typical game groups in that we ask attendees to make two commitments. First, we schedule around availability, so after agreement is reached (barring emergencies), attend the full session. Second, come prepared by knowing the basics of how to play the planned games.
This approach provides each member the privilege of selecting a game and knowing it will get played. Selections can be from another attendee’s library, and you can request the owner to bring a game that you’d like to play. See links below for available options.
Game weight (i.e., duration due to complexity) is constrained by available time. For a Game Night the selection could be a medium (playable in 2 hours) followed by a medium-light game.
For a twelve-hour game day, attendees typically select a primary and secondary game of medium weight. Attendees can also bring additional games that are short and light that may be played as fillers.
BOARD GAME LIBRARIES
PREP
If a game is of medium or heavier weight, then players prepare beforehand (typically watching a tutorial video). This lets us maximize offerings, optimize our time, and get immediately to the fun.
Players only need to understand the basics. Rule clarification questions are still expected during gameplay. Prior familiarity ramps up player comprehension as they reexperience the rules in context.
If the setup is significant, factions and other choices can be selected in advance.
Expansions, variants, and player-counts can be leveraged to ease AP or duration as necessary.
The owner is traditionally first in turn order to demonstrate flow if the other players are new to the game.
VENUE
Venue is mostly Dalton and occasionally Canton or Chattanooga
It’s a clean, family-friendly, and casual vibe
If you need more details, check out the FAQ or reach out with your questions if they’re not covered there.