Nothing is better than settling in with family and friends and playing a board game. No screens, just the people and the game in front of you. If you’re like us, it ends up being the same classic games: Yahtzee, Clue, Connect 4… you get the idea. But the world of board games is constantly expanding, and there are amazing options that you may not have played yet.

So our friends Bradley and Kelsie Burgess are setting out to introduce you to new games that are easy to learn and fun to play. This month, we are playing Splendor. Imagine you are a Renaissance merchant working to build up your standing in a hierarchical society. Collect gems, use those gems to buy contracts that net more gems, then build up to better contracts to increase your prestige. This attracts nobles into your circle, which in turn, increases your prestige even more. It’s a race to 15 prestige points, but don’t forget to keep an eye on what your fellow merchants are doing. Maybe you can thwart them along the way!

How does game night at Brouwerij DuBois work?

Sign up for either the 6:30 or 7:30 PM shift. Your group will get a table with the game for one hour, which is long enough to play roughly 2 times through the game. All you have to do is message us on Instagram or stop by the taproom to snag a spot for your group. There are four tables available at 6;30 and four tables available at 7:30.

It is completely free to reserve a table, and we provide the game for you to play. Up to four players can be at one table, and the game is suitable for ages 10 and up.

We hope you’ll join us!