Game night optimization, How to get the most out of your board game nights

Published: Thu 5th Dec

In this podcast segment we share some game night optimization tips on how to make every minute count. We give our best suggestions on how you can get the most out of your game nights and host the best board game night ever!

️ This is one segment from The Tabletop Bellhop Episode 252, Game Time, which you can watch https://youtu.be/32paO5U62Kg

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00:00 ️ Intro and Question - Getting in more games at each game night

01:05 Have an RSVP system
https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep074/
https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/game-night-cancellations/

02:42 Have some lonely fun, have games ready to play

04:04 Component Organization

04:36 Check for rules questions, errata, FAQ
https://boardgamegeek.com/
https://www.orderofgamers.com/

05:23 Play a learning game before the big game night

06:40 Share the rules or how to play resources

07:00 Set up the game in advance

07:54 If you can't pre-set up, have everyone help

08:28 Box inserts, component organization, player trays

09:38 Decide what to play in advance

11:01 Know how long each game will take to play

11:37 Leave clean up for later

12:52 Make clean up easy

14:23 Dealing with rule questions

16:02 Dealing with analysis paralysis

18:39 If you have to leave the table, do it after your turn

19:28 Eat before or after the game not during

21:19 Figure out food ahead of time

23:55 Bowls and component splitting

25:27 Act simultaneously if possible

27:25 ️ Game night optimization tips from The Lobby

Solo play means no scheduling conflicts
Photos of sorted components
Watch for sweaty glasses

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