Recently my neighbors and I have been wanting to play tabletop games in person. Desiring also to be safe and responsible during the pandemic, we tried a couple of options. Utilizing a neighbor's deck and an other's garage were our choices. At the onset of Covid-19 restrictions my gaming group found it difficult to find ways to play board games together. Eventually a portion of the group migrated to meeting online via services such as Tabletopia and Tabletop Simulator. Both are great options and work quite well, however we felt we were missing some of the personal interaction. As summer began to wind down and temperatures decreased, my neighbors in the group and I decided to try some outdoor or partially outdoor options. In both the cases listed, we all agreed to wear facial masks and to wash hands and/or us sanitizer minimizing the risk of contamination. Option One – Deck/Patio, Outdoor Area One of my neighbors has a very nice back deck and pergola which is well-suited to hosting a small group of four to six players and a table set-up. We played a couple games on the deck and really enjoyed it. A couple minor challenges we noted were:
Option Two – Gaming in a Garage (open door) Another of my neighbors suggested the use of their garage. She purchased some mesh material and fashioned a screen with a zipper door/opening to hang via velcro to the large garage door opening. The result was a partially open ventilated gaming area. This addressed a few of our concerns with outdoor gaming:
Final Thoughts
Both of the gaming-together options described are great ways to get that personal interaction that I know most of us are craving. I personally enjoyed both of my group's solutions. I would be happy to play in either of the two outdoor gaming areas. When utilizing the back deck, we can take into account the outdoor challenges to best prepare. The garage option is a little more confined but is a great option. Most recently our group has met in the garage setting and we have affectionately dubbed it the "Gaming Garage". This has worked well for our neighborhood gaming friends. Consider creating that safe outdoor or partially outdoor gathering option for your group. Take note of some of the possible challenges to prepare the area and your group for the best possible outcome. Keep finding ways to play board games together and ... Game on!
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