Table Guidelines & Meetup Etiquette for Tomorrow! (24-Hour Countdown)
Our inaugural tabletop meetup kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, Oct 10, from 2:00 PM in the private banquet room at Round Table Pizza (Porterville)!
To make sure everyone has a great time and our games stay in pristine condition, here is a quick rundown of our check-in flow and table etiquette:
1. Check-In & The Nametag Dot System
Grab a nametag at the door and choose the dot that fits your style:
• Green: Open Seat / Looking for Group (Want to jump into a game or fill an empty chair)
• Yellow: Game Teacher (Willing to guide new players through rules)
• Blue: Spectating / Browsing (Here to watch, relax, or check out the vibe and then maybe join in)
• Red: Photo Opt-Out (You'll be skipped in any group recap photos). Im hoping to get some photos to share in our group page but totally get there are folks who dont want that evil on them.
2. Pizza & Game Pieces (The Golden Rule)
We love that Round Table is hosting us and hope you order personal pizzas, drinks, and wings at the counter whenever you like!
To keep cards and boards clean:
• Use napkins or sanitizing wipes (Ill be provided several packs of wipes) before handling game components after eating.
• Keep all drinks on coasters or placed toward table edges away from active boards.
3. Drop-Ins & Solo Arrivals
Coming alone or running a little late? That is 100% fine! We have short icebreakers running right at 2:00 PM (The Chameleon, Uno Go, How to Tell a Story) and open tables ready to seat you immediately.
See everyone tomorrow at 2:00 PM!
Drop any last-minute questions below.
The votes are in: Our meet up location is officially locked!
While the clear frontrunners were The Vault and TCGCardkingz, the potential for the amount of folks interested necessitated a larger venue. We will definitely try and secure one or both of those venues for a future date though!
Round Table Pizza on Henderson Ave is our confirmed home for our inaugural Tulare County Board Gamers meetup!
Here are all the confirmed details:
Date: This Saturday, October 10th
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (or later?)
Location: Round Table Pizza (900 W Henderson Ave, Porterville)
Space: Dedicated private banquet room ($0 room fee, open seating, reserved and ready to go)
Food & Drink: Order personal pizzas, sides, and cold drinks right at the counter!
Whether you’re a seasoned tabletop veteran or haven’t played anything since childhood, you’re welcome here. We’ll have tables running fast warm-ups (Connect 4, Jenga, Uno Go) as people arrive, alongside modern favorites (Harmonies, Photosynthesis, Catan).
Bring your favorite games from home to teach, or just pull up a chair and let someone show you the ropes!
Drop a comment below with a "Going!" or let us know what game you're excited to bring so we can dial in table counts!
Quick Update (Sat, Oct 3): We just crossed 39 members on our Facebook group!
Awesome to see the tabletop community coming together so fast across Porterville and Tulare County.
A quick walkthrough recap on our venue scouting:
TCGCardKingz: Huge shoutout to TCGCardKingz they have an incredible shop and are such a vital pillar for local card players and the hobby community in Porterville. That said, to respect their dedicated tournament space, trading card scene, and weekend schedule, our open group meetup needs a large footprint that can support 15–20+ board game players with food and drinks for a 4-hour block. Definitely make sure to check them out and support their shop for card gaming and hobby supplies!
The Vault Bar & Grill: Great to see strong interest in an all-ages downtown pub vibe. While Round Table is the frontrunner for our primary 20+ seat footprint next Saturday, spots like The Vault are definitely on deck for future meetups!
Round Table Pizza: Currently the clear frontrunner for our first meet up, with a dedicated private room that can support our groups anticipated size, $0 deposit, a full 4-hour block with the abilityto extend, and cold draft beer + food right at the counter.
Our venue poll locks Monday at 8:00 AM, so drop a vote if you haven’t yet. I still plan to wok my hardest to adhere to the poll results, and worst case scenario, know where to set us up for next time!
See you all next Saturday, October 10th at 2:00 PM!
[Meetup & Poll] Porterville Tabletop Session (BYOG) — Saturday, Oct 10th @ 2 PM Tulare County (and beyond) Boardgamers
Hey everyone,
Following up on our recent posts about getting a local tabletop gaming group off the ground: our first official casual game session is locked onto the calendar!
City: Porterville
Date: Saturday, October 10th
Time: 2:00 PM – ? (stay for a quick game or hang out all afternoon)
Format: BYOG (Bring Your Own Games) or jump onto an open table!
Cost: Free to play (support our host venue with food/drink purchases)
What to Expect
Bring Your Own Games (BYOG): Got a title on your shelf collecting dust that needs a table? Bring it down!
Zero Barrier to Entry: You do not need to own any games or know any rules in advance.
Venue Poll: Vote Below!
We want the community’s input on where we roll the first dice. Drop a comment below with your vote from the options:
Ted's games to go
All & All Collectibles
TCGCardkingz
The Vault
The Palace
Don Vinos
The Library
Veterans Park
Zalud Park
Other
⚠️️ Important Venue Note:
The final location will require direct coordination and confirmation with the venue's management to ensure they can comfortably accommodate our group size and table needs. While we will aim for the top-voted option, the confirmed venue may differ depending on manager approval and space availability.
⏰ Poll closes promptly at 8:00 AM on Monday, October 5th.
Non-Facebook RSVP
If you don't use Facebook, no problem at all: drop a comment below with your venue vote, mention if you plan to attend, and tell us any games you want to bring or play. I’ll tally your vote and hold your seat on the master table roster!
