Board Game & Roleplay Club

The Board Game & Roleplay Club runs every Saturday afternoon at the Sussex Guildhall Community Hub, and it's exactly what it sounds like: a dedicated space for board games and tabletop roleplaying in the heart of Eastbourne. It's a regular fixture rather than a one-off, so if you're looking for a new Saturday habit, this is a good place to start.

The session covers two distinct sides of the hobby. On one hand, there are the board games—everything from quick, light-hearted fillers to the longer, more strategic games that can take up a good chunk of the afternoon. On the other, there's the tabletop roleplaying, where you build characters and follow a story together, usually with a game master leading the way. Whether you're into the competitive side of a board game or the collaborative storytelling of a roleplaying campaign, you'll find plenty to get stuck into.

One of the best things about a regular club like this is that it's open to everyone, regardless of how much you already know. If you've got a favourite game you've been wanting to play but can't find a group for, you can bring it along; if you're completely new to the scene, there are always people around to show you the ropes and get you started. It's as much about the people you meet as it is about the games themselves, and since it runs every week, it's easy to build up a regular group over time.

It all happens at the Sussex Guildhall Community Hub, inside Eastbourne Town Hall on Grove Road (BN21 4UG). The sessions run every Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00, so you've got a full three hours to work through a few games or settle into a longer session. Entry is free and there's no booking needed, so you can just turn up when you fancy it.